Library calendar

Thursday, July 2

Farmington, Rosalia & Tekoa — Superheroes and Sidekicks — Kids of all ages are invited to our summer reading programs. Check the calendar for times.

Friday, July 3

Malden — Preschool Storytime — Summer fun for younger kids.

Saturday, July 4

Albion — 12 p.m. — Summer Reading kids are invited to march together in the 4th of July Parade.

All Branches — All branches of the Whitman County Library are closed for Independence Day. Our website and digital collections remain available.

Sunday, July 5

All Branches — All branches of the Whitman County Library are closed for Independence Day. Our website and digital collections remain available.

Monday, July 6

St. John — 10 a.m. — Junior Summer Reading for younger children with activities and crafts.

LaCrosse — 11 a.m. — Join us in the park for Summer Science with Palouse Discovery Science Center.

Lamont Park — 5 p.m. — Hometown Heroes — Join us for Stories, hot dogs and the chance to visit with local firemen and police officers. All children attending choose a free book.

Tuesday, July 7

Palouse and Endicott —Every Hero Has a Story — Kids of all ages are invited to our summer reading programs. Check the calendar for times.

St. John — 11 a.m. — Family Book Club: "The One and Only Ivan" by Kathrine Applegate — Based on a true story that took place in Tacoma. All ages are welcome to join the discussion.

Colfax — 4 p.m. - Celebration of our Community Hero Firefighters and EMTs with emergency vehicles, suitable for the entire family. This program is at Eells Park in Colfax.

Wednesday, July 8

Oakesdale — 12:30 p.m. —Summer Reading Game Day in the Park — Compete for prizes or just enjoy refreshments in the shade.

St. John — 1 p.m. — Young Heroes — Spokane Explorer Search and Rescue is coming to tell us what they do and teach wilderness safety.

Garfield, Malden, & Uniontown — Every Hero Has a Story — Kids of all ages are invited to our summer reading programs. Check the calendar for times.

Thursday, July 9

Farmington & Rosalia — Every Hero has a Story — Kids of all ages are invited to our summer reading programs. Check the calendar for times.

Tekoa — 12 p.m. — Community Superheroes — Visit with Fireman and Ambulance heroes, then check out their emergency vehicles.

For a complete list of summer events, stop by any Whitman County Library branch, visit the Events Calendar at http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call (509) 397-4366. Summer Reading signups for youth or completion forms for teens and adults can be accessed from the library’s website.