Monday, June 8, 2015

Colfax Library Family Programs


Summer Reading programs at the Colfax Library 2014

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Rob Smith Art

 Stop by the #ColfaxLibrary and see two beautiful water color paintings for sale by artist Rob Smith. Visit for more information on the artist http://www.robsmithstudios.com/

Fransisco Aguilar Art Display

Come see 3 pieces of great outdoor canvas photography by Fransisco Aguilar at #WhitmanCountyLibrary in Colfax. For more information on Artist visit  http://www.franciscobaguilar.com/

Climate Change, the science is settled - or is it?

The science is settled—or is it? Draw your own conclusions at a Colfax Rotary luncheon talk, “Climate Change: Whom should you trust?”, by Dr. Peter Haug at noon, June 11, at the Methodist Church, 109 S. Mill Street.
Lunch is optional for $12 and can be reserved by calling the library at 397-4366 by June 9.

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Rural Heritage Collection

View our always popular Rural Heritage Collection at the #ColfaxLibrary displayed downstairs with spotlights. Come in for a cup of coffee and browse around!

Friday, June 5, 2015

June 11-18 WCL Calendar Sampling





Thursday, June 11

Colfax Methodist Church – 12 p.m. – Climate Change: Whom Should You Trust? – Join educator Dr. Peter Haug on the topic of Climate Change in distinguishing fact from opinion, and determining creditable resources on this topic.

Friday, June 12

Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents.

Malden – 3:30 p.m. – Storytime – Join in the fun with stories, songs and games.

Saturday, June 13

Colfax – 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. – Hatha Yoga with Suzy McNeilly – Collection of 26 physical postures, combined with breathing exercises designed to strengthen and align your muscles, organ and spine. Try your first class for free!

Albion – 12 p.m. – Summer Reading Kickoff – Come in for cake and sign up for Summer Reading.

Monday, June 15

Colton & LaCrosse – Every Hero Has a Story – Kids of all ages are invited to our summer reading programs. Check the calendar for times.

Tuesday, June 16

Palouse – 9:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Kickoff – Kids of all ages are invited to our programs.

Endicott – 11 a.m. – Local Heroes – Join Deputy Pelisser and volunteer firefighter, Tony Anderson as they share items about their heroic jobs.

St. John – 11 a.m. – Teen Blackout Poetry – Create poetry using book page, newspaper, ink and water color.

Oakesdale Fire Station – 6 p.m. – Family Night – Kickoff Summer Reading with a free dinner and magic show featuring Cecil’s Magic! This fun event is sponsored by SunEdison.                  Wednesday, June 17                                                                                                                  Garfield, Malden & Uniontown – Every Hero Has a Story – Summer Reading kicks off for kids of all ages. Check the calendar for times.                                                                                                       St. John – 1 p.m. – Local Heroes – Join our local police and firemen as we explore their equipment and vehicles.                                                                                                                              Thursday, June 18                                                                                                                   Farmington & RosaliaSummer Reading Kickoff – Kids of all ages are invited to our programs. Check the calendar for times.                                                                                                            Tekoa – 12 p.m. –Superheroes in Stories- Kids will create a superhero comic book and make superhero lollipops. This is just a sampling of the community programs for all ages in Whitman County Library’s 14 branches. Visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366.

 



Monday, June 1, 2015

WCL Calendar Sampling June 4-11




Thursday, June 4

Endicott and St. John Schools Comics Can Take Us Places – Graphic novelist Megan Kelso demonstrates her artistic process. Funded by Humanities Washington and Whitman County 4-H. Please check in at the school office.

Colfax – 12 p.m. – Flex and Flow Yoga – Stretch your body and soothe your mind with Suzy McNeilly, certified instructor.  Cost is $10 per week or $35 for session.

Colton – 6 p.m. – Join the discussion of Garth Stein’s, “How Evan Broke His Head.” Everyone’s welcome.

Friday, June 5

Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschoolers and parents.

Saturday, June 6

Rosalia – 9:45 a.m. – Battle Days Children’s Parade – Join the Rosalia Library for the annual Children’s Parade. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes.”

Colfax – 8:30- 10 a.m.-Women’s Coffee Connection – Monthly gathering for women in our community coming together for a cup of coffee and discussions over real life topics. For more information, please contact kerrigray@liferotp.com or call 208-882-2484 or visit www.liferotp.com

Monday, June 8

Lacrosse City Park – 11 a.m. – Summer Reading Kickoff – Kids of all ages are invited.

Albion – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Join us for coffee and great discussion.

Tuesday, June 9

Colfax – 6 p.m. – iPad Refresher – Cost is $14 for two class sessions. For more information or to register visit www.sccel.spokane.edu/ACT-2.aspx or call (509) 279-6030.

Wednesday, June 10

Uniontown 1 p.m. – Summer Reading kickoff – Every Hero has a Story – Activities for age 2 to 12

Colfax – 10 a.m. – Fit and Fun Exercise – Enjoy a gentle warm-up, low impact aerobic workout, and a soothing cool down. Cost is $5 per class but instructor Nancy Stanard invites you to try your first class for free.

Thursday, June 11

Colfax Methodist Church – 12 p.m. – Climate Change: Whom Should You Trust? – Join educator Dr. Peter Haug on the topic of Climate Change in distinguishing fact from opinion, and determining creditable resources on this topic.  Peter has nearly 30 years of experience in educational impact analysis. Optional lunch is available for $12 by contacting the Colfax Library at 397-4366 by June 9.

 

This is only a sampling of the dozens of programs held each week in branches of the Whitman County Library.  Check our events calendar www.whitco.lib.wa.us  to see what else is happening.