Library Calendar: Dec. 28, 2017

Thursday, Dec. 28

Colfax, LaCrosse, Tekoa – Storytime – Bring your little ones on a reading adventure. View our online calendar for details.

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

Farmington – 2:30 p.m. – Book Club – Meet new friends or catch up with neighbors over a lively book discussion.

Albion – 5 to 7:30 p.m. – Knit Night and Fireside Chat – Join your community for an evening of crafting and socializing.

Rosalia – 6 to 8 p.m. – Book Club – Are you looking for a new read or excellent conversation? Join our book club.

Oakesdale – 7 to 9 p.m. – Teen Game Night – Searching for something exciting to do over winter break? Look no further. Bring your buds for a night of playing Wii, board and card games, plus delicious snacks.

Friday, Dec. 29

Colfax, Palouse, Rosalia – Play and Learn – Kiddos and caregivers are invited for free play and socialization each week. Branch times and themes are available on our website, http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us

Malden – 3:30 p.m. – Storytime – Ignite your child’s mind through creative play, art projects and stimulating stories.

Saturday, Dec. 30

For Everybody Reads 2018, join us in the reading of ”Idaho,” a stunning debut novel about love and forgiveness, the violence of memory and loss, from O Henry Prize-winning author Emily Ruskovich. The author will visit the Palouse and Lewis and Clark Valley in Nov., 2018.

Sunday and Monday, Dec. 31 – January 1

Happy New Year! All 14 branches of Whitman County Library will close for the holiday. Our online catalog, Rural Heritage collection, Microsoft Imagine Academy and Washington Anytime Library are always available for your convenience.

Tuesday, January 2

Rosalia and Farmington – Storytime – Storytime helps children gain early literacy skills as well as increases cognitive development, creativity and school readiness. Visit the library’s online events calendar for times and details.

St. John – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play and Learn – Weekly event for preschoolers and their grown-ups to play and mingle.

Colfax – 11 a.m. – Friends of the Library Meeting – Everyone is invited see what being a friend is all about. Get involved with the library, as well as community, touring local businesses, presenting awards and more with this fun group.

Colfax – 2 to 4 p.m. – Tech Tuesday: Drop-in Tech Help – Have questions? We are here to assist you with expert advice.

Colfax – 2 to 4 p.m. – Color Me Crafty – Adults of all ages can enjoy light conversation and creativity with tasty treats.

Colfax – 6 to 7 p.m. – YinVasa Yoga – End of your day feeling calm and grounded while increasing your body’s circulation.

Wednesday, January 3

Colfax – 10 to 11 a.m. – Fit and Fun – Adults and seniors enjoy a low-impact aerobic workout with a soothing cool down.

Albion and Oakesdale – Storytime – Interactive, imaginative storytelling, complete with crafts, fun and learning.

Endicott and Tekoa – Crazy 8’s Math Club – Do you like to build stuff, create music, or make a mess? Then register for Crazy 8’s, the over-the-top program designed to get kids fired up about math. Space is limited, so sign up now.

Thursday, January 4

Colfax, LaCrosse, Tekoa – Storytime – Join us for early learning activities with music, stories, sharing and crafts.

Colfax – 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. – Flex and Flow – This class is suitable for all levels. Poses focus on foundation, alignment and breath, while building strength, flexibility and focus. Modifications are offered to personalize your practice.

St. John School – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Tinker Tech Time – Students will engage in STEM Snap Circuits, LEGO Mindstorms, LEGO building, Code-a-Pillar, Ozobots, Magnetix and more. Remember to register to reserve your place.

Albion – 4 p.m. – Thursday Art – Bring a friend for arts and crafts on the first Thursday of every month.

Tekoa – 4 to 5 p.m. – Bring a friend for an afternoon filled with crafts, friendship and learning something new.

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 509-397-4366.