County libraries expand hours for computer access

Gazette Reporter

Whitman County library branches will be open for a few extra hours over the next months to boost the time patrons can use their computers.

Because of a $50,000 state grant provided to the county library system, the library has more funds to open more hours for patron computer use, job search classes and putting patrons in touch with local employment resources.

The library official hired on the nine-month grant said the extra hours give patrons more time to learn and practice their job-hunting skills.

Most of the small town businesses in Whitman County do not advertise employme...