Virtual Reality, Book Sale all part of Colfax’s 1st Thursday Celebration on March 5

Visit the land of the Leprechauns on Thursday, March 5 without leaving Colfax. 

By using a bit of Leprechaun magic? No, using Google Earth Virtual Reality at the Colfax Library during downtown 1st Thursday celebration from 3-6 p.m. Soar to new heights and view the Earth from a new perspective with Oculus Rift VR.





“Shop Local and Win” drawing for a chance to win $500 cash! Shop the Friends’ of the Library Book Sale & other items March 2-5 and earn an entry into the drawing with your purchase. 

All VR participants must be age 13 and up with a signed waiver to experience a 3D adventure.  Virtual Reality programming made possible through Washington State Library “VR in Libraries” project.  For more information contact Whitman County Library 509-397-4366.

Learn a New Language for Free, Anywhere, Anytime with Mango

You just need a library card! Use Mango Languages on any device: laptop, tablet, smartphone, or on the library's computers.

More than 70 languages

Start the conversation in your choice of dozens of world languages through courses crafted using conversational methodology. Every self-paced language course introduces the learner to cultural insights and grammatical nuances specific to their language of choice, delivered through native speaker dialogue, and created with each individual learner in mind.

Courses cover pronunciation, fun facts, vocabulary, and use native speaker audio

To access Mango for FREE with your library card, click here or download Mango Languages' app from your app store

Food For Fines is almost over, be sure to donate soon to waive your fines

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED THIS YEAR & IN THE PAST

The 20th annual Food for Fines drive ends Saturday, Feb. 29, at all 14 library branches. This highly successful program allows library patrons to bring nonperishable food, paper goods, and toiletry items into any branch of Whitman County Library during regular open hours, and waive up to $10 in outstanding library fines.

Those who visit the library and do not have fines are also encouraged to make a contribution. All items will be given to the food bank used in the community where they were collected.

Oscar Winning Films & Prizes for YOU!

If you are a film buff or entertainment enthusiast come take the Library's movie quiz and be entered to WIN a prize or check out some Oscar Winners during the month of February. *you don't have to get all of the answers correct to be entered into the drawing 😉

TAKE THE QUIZ

WIN FREE MOVIE TICKETS

OR A PRIZE BASKET

JUST STOP BY THE COLFAX LIBRARY

CHECK OUT AN OSCAR WINNER

Book Club on Monday

February's Selection is "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris. Join us for our discussion on Monday, February 24 at 5:30 p.m.

Our Book Club offers a fun, flexible format and is designed for everyone to enjoy! Serious bookworms are welcome, as are recreational readers. Too busy to read the book one month? Watch the film adaption, that counts too! You will find new and exciting reads, engage in interesting discussions, meet new people, spend time with friends, and most importantly share your love of books. All adults welcome.

Book Club meets the last Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Colfax Library’s TEK Center.

Questions? Call Sarah Phelan at (509) 397-4366 or email sarahp@whitco.lib.wa.us

PHOTO: Ludwig ‘Lali’ Eisenberg (who changed his last name to Solokov)

and Gita Furman, born Gisela Fuhrmannova, with their son.

Local Wildlife & Habitat: Hands-on Family Program

It's 3rd Thursday, afterschool at the Colfax Library on February 20 at 3:30 p.m.

Biologist Brian Gaston shares local wildlife and habitat information with hands-on science learning for the whole family!

Kids in grades 1-4 can join us for afterschool FUN and learning every 3rd Thursday during the school year. JES students may ride the bus directly to the library. Call 509-397-4366 for details.

Thank You to Stateline Processors for Supporting Your Library

Tekoa Librarian Shelly Ausmus, Virginia, Larry and John Heaton, and Sandy Hansen

Stateline Processors

Honored as Supporters of the Month

Tekoa Librarian, Shelly Ausmus, honors Virginia, Larry and John Heaton, and Sandy Hansen for generously supporting the library and community since 1962.

The Staff, Friends, and Board of Whitman County Library present this monthly award as a way of recognizing the generous donors and volunteers who make an important impact in their libraries and communities. To see the complete list of those recognized to date, click here.