Library starts reading program for everyone

COLFAX - Whitman County Library's 2021 Summer Reading program is "Tails and Tales" and runs from June 14 to Aug. 31 for readers of all ages.

The library system is offering five $25 gift certificates to a local business, according to Sheri Miller, Whitman County Library associate director and youth services manager.

To earn prizes, children must read or be read to for 10 hours while teens need to read three books and complete three activities. Adults must read three books, complete three activities, or a combination of both.

To track reading and activities, the library offers a free online program called Beanstack. You can register your entire family online by visiting http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us/beanstack or downloading the Beanstack app.

The Whitman County Library system offers a lineup of virtual programs and grab-and-go activities. Upcoming programs include:

• "Paint-a-Pot" a take-home activity for adults at several branch locations

• "Animal Clay Play" a take-home activity for kids at all branch locations

• "Pet Show & Tell" on June 17 at 7 p.m. via Zoom

• Palouse Paws visit on June 24 at 7 p.m. via Zoom

A "Picture Your Pet (or Wildlife)" contest is running this summer. People and kids can enter photos before Aug. 31 at bit.ly/wclphoto_contest and your picture may be shared on the Whitman County Library home page.

For more information and Zoom log in details, call the library at 509-394-4366 or email info@whitco.lib.wa.us