Library Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 10

Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Zoom in to discuss “The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Childhood” by Helene Cooper. Get the link by emailing [email protected] or calling 509-284-5657.

Friday, Dec. 11

Storytime, 9:30 to 9:55 a.m. Message Miss Clancy or call 509-648-3319 to Zoom into the fun!

Tekoa, Stock the Pantry, through Dec. 30 Donations of canned foods can be dropped off during open hours.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Colfax, Festival of Trees, through Dec. 19 Take a winter walk to admire the Festival of Trees in The Center windows adjacent to the Colfax Library. Vote for “People’s Choice” on our Facebook page or website.

Monday, Dec. 14

Care Kits, while supplies last Mental wellness kits for all ages are available through local partners and Whitman County Libraries thanks to a grant from the Innovia Foundation. Contact your branch about availability.

Tuesday, Dec. 15

Board Meeting, 4 to 5 p.m. Meetings are open to the public, email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

Wednesday, Dec. 16

Oakesdale & Tekoa, Holiday Projects A new kids’ holiday-themed project is available each week!

Thursday, Dec. 17

Trivia Night, 5:30 p.m. Test your knowledge by visiting WCL’s Facebook page for a special holiday Q & A.

Storytime with Santa, 7 to 8 p.m. Santa & Mrs. Claus are Zooming in from the North Pole! Santa wants to personally greet your child so register by contacting [email protected] or 509-397-4366.

We’re open! Masks and social distancing are required. 15 minute time limit for browsing, 30 minutes for computer use. As a precaution, in-person library programs have been canceled for the foreseeable future. All 14 branches are open with adjusted services and hours in continuing efforts to reduce the risks of spreading COVID-19.