Library Calendar June 16

Thursday, June 16

Oakesdale, Rosalia, & Tekoa – L-Bow the Clown – Kick start Summer Reading with a great fast-paced 45 minute performance set to family friendly music which everyone can enjoy. Visit the calendar for times.

Endicott – 7 p.m. – Book Club Walk – Wear comfy shoes and bring a bottled water as we take a walk to discuss the books we are currently reading.

Friday, June 17

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

Albion – 12 to 1:30 p.m. – Side Walk Games – Chalk, kickball, hula hoops and more! Come to the basketball court next to the library for some fun in the sun!

Saturday, June 18

Rosalia – 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. – Book Walk for Adults – Join us for a de-stressing healthy walk and enjoy talking with other participants about what they are reading. Dress comfortably for the weather, this walk will begin and end at the library!

Tekoa – 5 p.m. – Teddy Roosevelt and His 1900 Whistle Stop Tour – Listen to Scott Woodward talk about President Theodore Roosevelt's 17-city whistle stop tour of Washington state, inspiring thousands of Washington residents on both sides of the Cascades to enjoy our national parks and refuges. Roosevelt made a stop in Tekoa on May 26, 1903, as part of his inaugural reception His visit spurred the formation of natural wildlife refuges, national forests and parks and national monuments.

Monday, June 20

Colton – 10:30 a.m. – On Your Mark, Get Set…Read! – Kids of all ages are invited to attend Summer Reading.

LaCrosse – 10:30 a.m. to Noon – Play & Learn – Social time for kids and parents with play, singing, crafts and storytelling.

Colfax – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Caregiver Coffee Group – All paid and unpaid caregivers are welcome to attend the event is free.

Tuesday, June 21

Palouse – 9:30 a.m. – Old School Games – Checkers, hop scotch, hula hoops and more! Come to the library for some fun!

Garfield, Oakesdale, Rosalia & Tekoa/ Farmington – Cecil the Magician – Magic show full of fantastic surprises and audience participation. See the calendar for times.

Eells Park in Colfax – 4 p.m. – Let’s Play Sports! – Join us for a FREE program at the park.

Lamont – 5 p.m. – Summer Reading – Enjoy the kick off to summer reading at the 2nd annual barbecue! Kids will get a free book to start off Summer Reading.

Rosalia – 5 p.m. – Create a Pennant Party – Rosalia teens are welcome to join the library at the park to create their own pennant!

Wednesday, June 22

Endicott, LaCrosse, Malden, & St. John – Cecil the Magician – Cecil the Magician will exercise imaginations with a 45-minute magic show full of fantastic surprises and audience participation. See the calendar for times.

Garfield – 1 p.m. – Fitness at Your Library – Come meet a young group of local runners who participated in Bloomsday! We will also have the Rolling Hills Derby Dames talk about the fun sport of roller derby and give us a short demonstration. A fun craft and yummy snack will be provided.

Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. – Moving through LIFE – Light Impact Functional Exercise offered for free at the by Lisa Johnson–Shull.

Thursday, June 23

Albion, Colton/ Uniontown & Palouse – Cecil the Magician – Cecil the Magician will exercise imaginations with a 45-minute magic show full of fantastic surprises and audience participation. See the calendar for times.

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.