Library Calendar

Thursday, Aug. 2

Colfax – First Thursday – Everyone is invited to drop into the TEK Center for Open Lab from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and tinker with robotics, snap circuits and more. Book sale blowout all day. All novels, cookbooks, CDs and DVDs, 3/$1. All kids’ books 5/$1.

Colfax – 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. – Flex and Flow Yoga – Poses focus on foundation and alignment while building strength, flexibility and focus. Same time every week. $10 per class, punch cards available.

Colton – 3:30 p.m. – Disney Music Trivia – Families and kids (8 and older) are invited to test their knowledge of Disney and other musicals. Win a backpack for the new school year plus Palouse Empire Fair wristbands.

Albion – 4 p.m. – Thursday Art – Kids, come on down to the library for arts and crafts galore.

Albion – 5 to 7:30 p.m. – Fireside Chats – Join your neighbors for tea and friendly conversation. If you are a knitter or have any hobbies, bring them along too.

Colton – 6 p.m. – Book Club – Everyone is welcome to join in a lively discussion on “The Turner House.”

Rosalia – 7 p.m. – Adult Rock Painting – Grownups, need a break from the kiddos and the busy summer season? Here’s your chance. Join us for relaxing rock painting in air conditioned comfort.

Friday, Aug. 3

Colfax – Inner Landscapes – View a unique, abstract art exhibit by local photographer, Jim Trivelpiece now through Aug. 31. The images touch on physics, rock and roll, graffiti, trains and more.

Malden – 12:30 to 2 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group – Rural Resources provides a safe place the first and third Fridays of each month to support one another, share experiences and strategies to lighten the caregiving load.

Saturday, Aug. 4

Everybody Reads “Idaho” by Emily Ruskovich in anticipation for the author’s visit to the Palouse and Lewis and Clark Valley in fall. Ruskovich presents at the Colfax Library on Thursday, Nov. 8, at noon. RSVP for lunch at 397-4366 or just come to listen.

Monday, Aug. 6 – Sunday, Aug. 12

All 14 branches of Whitman County Library are closed for annual maintenance. Online services such as our digital collection of audio and ebooks, Microsoft Imagine Academy, and Rural Heritage are available through the library’s website at http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

For more information or to learn about future events, stop by your local library, visit us online, or call 397-4366. Summer Reading “Libraries Rock” is for all ages. Turn in by Aug. 31 to win.