Library Calendar

Thursday, Aug. 9 – 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.

Monday, Aug. 13

St. John – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Tech Monday – Need to brush up on your computer skills or get started with family history research? Drop by the library for individual assistance.

LaCrosse – 12:30 to 2 p.m. – Pie and Bingo – Come in, out of the heat, for Bingo, prizes and treats.

Oakesdale – 3 to 5 p.m. – Health Department Outreach – See what great resources WCHD has to offer.

Endicott – 6 p.m. – Family Game Night – Come one, come all to family game night. Join in on the fun.

Albion and LaCrosse – Book Club – Everyone is welcome to participate in a lively book discussion.

Tuesday, Aug. 14

Colfax – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Drop-In Tech Time – You have questions, we have answers. Come see us.

Rosalia – 10:15 a.m. – Preschool Summer Reading – Preschoolers will explore rhythm and rhyme.

Farmington – 2:30 p.m. – Storytime – Kids, bring your grownups, and join us for a reading adventure.

Palouse – 7 p.m. – Netflix Club: Teen Review – Watch a movie and join in for a group discussion. Pizza included.

Wednesday, Aug. 15

Colfax – 10 to 11 a.m. – Wired Wednesday – Explore robotics, circuit boards and more at open tech lab for kids.

St. John Methodist Church – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Teen Cooking – Learn how to create a tasty dish for your family. Arrive hungry. Please register at 509-648-3319.

Malden – 12 to 2 p.m. – Messy Paint Day – Crazy arts and crafts extravaganza, including paint-filled balloons. You won’t want to miss it.

Garfield – 1 p.m. – Guess That Instrument – Can you pick out an instrument by only its sound? What about a photo? Kids and teens are invited for the ultimate guessing game.

Uniontown – 5 to 6:30 p.m. – Graffiti Art – Teens and adults, create your own, unique piece of graffiti artwork.

Thursday, Aug. 16

St. John – 10 a.m. – Water Emergency Training – Learn basic first aid, hypothermia survival and more.

Endicott – 3:30 p.m. – Hot Wheels Speedometry – Kids and teens are invited to explore potential and kinetic energy with Hot Wheels. Call 509-657-3429 to register.

Malden – 4 to 6 p.m. – Junior Night – Kids in second through fifth grade are invited for a fun activity, plus snacks.

Colton – 5:30 to 7 p.m. – Bath Bombs and Other DIY – Bring whatever project you are working on or make bath bombs with the supplies provided while visiting with friends.

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.

Endicott and Rosalia – Book Club – Bring a friend and a snack for an evening of exciting discussion and friendly chitchat.

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.