Library Calendar

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 can explore potential and kinetic energy.

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

Colton – 5:30 to 7 p.m. – Bath Bombs and DIY – Bring your own project or make bath bombs with us.

Endicott and Rosalia – 7 p.m. – Book Club – Bring a friend and a snack for an evening of exciting discussion.

Friday, Aug. 17

Malden – 12:20 to 2 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group – Free meeting for those caring for loved ones.

Palouse – 6 p.m. – Color Me Pretty – Color pages, bookmarks and greeting cards. All ages welcome.

Malden – 6 to 8 p.m. – Teen Night – Come hang out with friends for dinner and fun activities.

Saturday, Aug. 18

Colfax – 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. – Fitness Classes – Intensati Fitness at 9 a.m. and Kundalini Yoga at 10 a.m.

Colfax – Inner Landscapes – View a unique, abstract art exhibit by local photographer, Jim Trivelpiece.

Monday, Aug. 20

St. John – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Messy Science – Dress for a mess and get ready for a crazy science experiment.

Oakesdale – 2 to 4 p.m. – Summer Reading Celebration – Bring your friends for Wii Rock Band. Play drums, guitar or sing karaoke. One last summer bash before school starts. All ages welcome.

LaCrosse – 2:30 to 4 p.m. – Kids Coloring – It’s too hot outside. Come to the library for coloring fun.

Rosalia – 3:30 p.m. – Teen Advisory Council – Help decide what the upcoming teen library events will be.

Tuesday, Aug. 21

Palouse – 2 and 6 p.m. – Sharpie Dyed T-Shirts – Kids, teens, and adults are invited to create their own shirt.

Colfax – 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Downsizing: Prisoner of Your Possessions – DeAnne Wilfong guides you through a step-by-step approach for letting go of your stuff in this ACT 2 class. Cost is $12. Register at 800-845-3324.

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

Colfax – 5 to 7:30 p.m. – Don’t Just Downsize, De-Own. – In this ACT 2 class, Wilfong teaches that organizing is a temporary fix, while de-owning is a time-saving and freeing solution. Cost is $12. Register at 800-845-3324.

St. John Park – 6 p.m. – Evening Storytime – Curl up in a blanket and enjoy back-to-school stories.

Endicott – 6:30 p.m. – Teen Painting Party – Please RSVP at 657-3429 to attend this art program.

Wednesday, Aug. 22

Endicott – 10 a.m. – Take Apart Tech – Kids and teens, come explore hands-on what’s inside electronics.

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

Rosalia – 10:15 a.m. – "Color" for babies – Bring the littlest ones for a messy, fun learning experience.

Malden – 6 to 8 p.m. – Sign Making – Create your own, custom home décor while enjoying a night out.

Thursday, Aug. 23

Farmington – 2:30 p.m. – Book Club – Everyone is welcome to participate in a lively book talk.

Colton – 5 to 6 p.m. – Pajama Night – Come for crafts, popcorn and to listen to an exciting story.

Rosalia – 6 p.m. – Book Potluck and Exchange – Bring a potluck dish (bonus if it’s book-inspired) and a book wrapped up like a gift with clues and go home with a different read.

St. John – 6:30 p.m. – Trivia at the Rialto – Bring your team, test your knowledge, and win great prizes.

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.