Donation expands libary hours

Rosalia Branch of Whitman County Library will expand hours beginning Sept. 3. Thanks to the support of The Palouse Wind Farm and its owner, Novatus Energy, new hours are being added each Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m.

“Two hours per week may not seem like much, but the impact on the community will be huge. Expanding hours allows us to provide even more programs and better access to materials and the computers,” Branch Services Coordinator Catalina Flores said.

Last year, the Rosalia Library saw more than 2,600 attendees at their programs, loaned 7,700 items and the public computers were used 1,840 times.

Novatus also donated to the Oakesdale branch, but the library district is still determining the best way to meet community needs with those funds. Total donation was $7,000, $3,500 to each community library.

The Palouse Wind Farm was honored as Library Supporter of the Month in 2014 and their commitment to the community and library has expanded through its owner Novatus Energy. From facility upgrades and expanded hours to children’s technology and community programs, The Palouse Wind Farm has impacted the Rosalia and Oakesdale Libraries and communities.

Starting Sept. 3, Rosalia Library hours are Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 3 – 5 p.m., Thursdays 3 – 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information, contact Kristie Kirkpatrick, Whitman County library director at 509-397-4366.