County library calendar

Week of Jan. 17

Thursday, Jan. 17

Colfax & LaCrosse – Storytime - Fun stories, finger plays, rhymes, songs and crafts every Thursday. Check the calendar for times and themes.

Friday, Jan 18

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

Sunday, Jan 20

All branches closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, Jan 21

All branches closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tuesday, Jan 22

Malden – 1-3 p.m.- Knit Wits – A needle craft group that meets every Tuesday. Comprised of every level from beginner to advanced in crochet and knitting. Contact Branch Manager, Shannon at (509) 569-3771 for more information and location. Palouse – 3:45 p.m. – Chess Club – Learn and share the art and skill of chess playing.

Wednesday, Jan. 23

Oakesdale & Malden – Storytime - Fun stories, finger plays, rhymes, songs and crafts every Wednesday. Check the calendar for times and themes. Garfield – 4 to 5:30 p.m. – After School Science with Celery - Can you change the color of celery? How about the flavor? Come learn the answers to these questions with fun, hands on experiments.

Thursday, Jan. 24

Albion – 4 p.m. – After School Craft – Kids are invited to a fun after school craft project.

Hundreds of community programs for preschoolers, children, teens and adults are scheduled at Whitman County Library’s 14 branches. For a complete list and details, visit the Events Calendar at Whitman County Library http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366.