Library Calendar: Dec. 21, 2017

Thursday, Dec. 21

Colfax, LaCrosse, and Tekoa – Storytime – Children gain early literacy skills and increase cognitive development during this interactive and imaginative time. Visit our online calendar to learn about your branch’s storytime schedule.

Colfax, Colton and Farmington – Third Thursday – Grade school students are invited to engage in STEM activities with stories, games, holiday crafts and more. For specific themes and times, please visit us at http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Colfax – 5 to 6 p.m. – Learn about Slovenia. – Enjoy a homemade, traditional Slovenian dessert while hearing about the history, culture, sports, cuisine and geography of this European country from Slovenian national, Mateja Loncar, Ph.D.

Albion – 5 to 7:30 p.m. – Fireside Chats and Knit Night – Learning to knit? Working on a craft? Just wanting to spend time with friends and neighbors? Join us for a relaxing, cozy evening indoors, complete with hot tea to warm you right up.

Endicott – 7 p.m. – Ladies Night: Book Club – Join in our lively discussion of “The Sisters Brothers” by Patrick DeWitt.

Friday, Dec. 22

Colfax, Rosalia, and Palouse – Play and Learn – Enjoy visiting with friends through creative play, stories and tasty treats.

Uniontown and Malden – Storytime – Bring your little ones on a reading adventure with stories, singing and art.

Palouse – 1 to 5 p.m. – Movie Afternoon – Need something to do over winter break? Bring a friend, have some popcorn and watch PG-rated movies.

Saturday, Dec. 23

Colfax – Festival of Trees and Art – Enjoy a holiday exhibit from local artists and a collection of traditional and eclectic trees decorated by community members and groups at The Center throughout the month of December.

Sunday – Monday, Dec. 24 and 25

All fourteen branches of Whitman County Library are closed. Visit http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us to access our online catalog, request items, view upcoming events and more. Washington Anytime Library is always available for your convenience.

Tuesday, Dec. 26

Rosalia and Farmington – Storytime – Songs, games, stories and crafts are all part of the fun. Visit the library’s online events calendar for branch times and details.

St. John – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play and Learn – Weekly program for little ones and their grown-ups to play and socialize.

Colfax – 5:30 p.m. – YinVasa Yoga – End your day with soothing stretching and total relaxation. This class designed to open the connective tissues that surround muscles and joints, and to increase circulation throughout your body.

Wednesday, Dec. 27

Colfax – 10 to 11 a.m. – Fit and Fun Exercise – Adults and seniors are invited for gentle exercise and low impact aerobics.

Albion and Garfield – Storytime – This fun and educational event is offered every week at all our 14 library branches.

St. John – 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Family Fun Afternoon – All ages are invited to drop by for games and crafts.

Thursday, Dec. 28

Palouse Community Center – 1 p.m. – Tween/Teen Baking Class – Call 878-1513 to register for a fun afternoon of baking.

Farmington – 2:30 p.m. – Book Club - A fun way to meet your neighbors and join in a fascinating chat about a good story.

Tekoa – 4 to 5 p.m. – Ladies Craft Circle – Join us for an afternoon filled with crafts, friendship and creativity.

Uniontown – 5:30 p.m. – Bingo and Pie – Adults are invited to play an exciting game of BINGO and enjoy pie.

Rosalia – 6 p.m. – Book Club – Looking for a fresh read or want to get to know new people? Join us at our book club.

Oakesdale – 7 p.m. – Teen Game Night – Bring your friends for a night of Wii, board and card games over winter break. Also enjoy delicious snacks and refreshments.

For more information or to learn about future events, stop by your local library, visit us at http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us, or call us at 509-397-4366

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