Whitman County Libraries Closed August 6 - 12, 2012

Each year, Whitman County Library System closes for the first full week of August to perform computer and building maintenance.  All branches will be closed August 6^th – 12^th, 2012.

Teen After Hours Hangout at Palouse Library July 31,2012

Whitman County Library

Questions? 878-1513

TEEN SUMMER READING - Ages 12-18

Teen After-Hours

@

Palouse Library

Tuesday, July 31

6 pm –8 pm

Palouse Library

Come hangout at the library after-hours.

Enjoy a games, computers, snacks and learn how to make bottle cap jewelry.

Spokane County Commissioner Forum July 17, 2012

McIntosh Grange is sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Forum for Spokane County Commissioner District 2 candidates tonight, July 17, 2012, at 700 p.m. Everyone welcome. 1st and Lake, Rockford, Wash.

3rd Annual Rockford, Wash., Community Wide Yard Sale June 1-2, 2012

The third annual Community Wide Yard Sale, sponsored by the Rockford Community Center in conjunction with the Rockford United Methodist Church, will be held June 1st and 2nd. 

Each household wishing to participate in this event can have their location put on the Rockford maps, free of charge, that will be distributed to the local businesses. 

Those who live outside the town can set up their goods in the Rockford Park for a fee of $10 per space.

Either way, it is a perfect time to clean out the closets, under the stairs, or garage and make room.

Contact persons for being put on the map or renting a space in the park are Vivian @ 892-4412 or 291-3722 or Mary-Lou @ 291-3146.

St. John, Wash., Stock Show, April 26 - 29, 2012

  

April 26th ~ 29th, 2012  Stock show

 

 

April 29th St. John Saddle Club Horse Show 

Longest running open horse show in Washington State.

St. John, Washington. Use Contact form for more information.

Coach a Local Swim Team at Palouse, Washington

There is currently no Palouse Swim Team.

If you are interested and/or willing to run and/or coach a local swim team,

please contact Ann at 509-878-1811 for more information.

Rockford Community Club Open House, March 28, 2012

The Rockford Community Club is having Open House, with Food and Fun, Wednesday night, March 28, 2012.

Thursday, March 29th, a free class in Financial Management will be taught by Banner Bank Manager, Vivian Plank, and other trained instructors.

Writers Extol Local Libraries - Augmented by Free Online Libraries

A recent writer's-list poll, at Internet Writers Workshop, showed local libraries all across the country is increasing, especially at libraries that keep abreast of changing technology, and factor it into their offerings.

The responses also showed that writers, especially historical fiction writers can't do without libraries, and in this rapidly changing technology-driven environment -- and even with the advantage of interlibrary loan -- local libraries may not have the information they're looking for.

Fortunately, there are online resources, free for everyone, such as:

• The Free Library Boasting of 19,052,599 articles and books, it is an amazing resource that allows visitors to search academic journals by subject, where they can also gaining insight into current academic research, as well as find quotes from diaries and bibliographies, and more books to hunt down. The Free Library by Farlex
• Open Library is another excellent resource used extensively by writers.

The writers concluded that, although wonderful free on-line libraries may augment and enhance your library experience, they should not replace local library use - only augment.

Please keep supporting your local library!

"Food for Fines" Month at Endicott Branch Library, Endicott, Wash.

Are you looking for a quick way to clear up some old library fines or just want to contribute to the food bank?  February is Food for Fines month at Endicott Branch Library, 324 E. St. Endicott, Wash.  Non-perishable food can be brought in any time we are open and Laura is happy to waive up to $10 in fines.

Library hours are Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Malden Library Stocks 1500 Entertainment Options and Serves as "The Place to Meet"

If you need something to do while you wait for spring, the Malden branch of the Whitman County Library has 1500 options on the shelf.  There are books, movies, and music for all ages and tastes.

Come in Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. or Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and take a look.

If you can’t find what you are looking for, just ask Librarian Shannon Roe or browse the catalog at one of our nine public computers or at home and order what you need.

The library website, www.whitco.lib.wa.us also offers hundreds of useful links for information and entertainment.

Children’s story time is each Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. Programs follow a theme and include stories, games, crafts and fun.

Programs and events are updated constantly on our Facebook page, just “like” our page, Malden Library & Community Center.

Residents of Malden have been great at supporting their Library. You can become a Friend of the Malden Library for as little as $10, or by donating to the Malden children's programs.

Several local meeting are held each month in the library.  The Malden Town Council meeting is held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. and is open to the public.  Malden Fence Menders, the booster club in Malden, meets at the library the first Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m.

If you are interested in becoming a Fence Mender or finding out what they are doing please contact Librarian Shannon at 569-3771.

Gar-Pal High School Senior Projects Need Judges

Judges are still needed for the Gar-Pal H.S. Senior Projects.  Contact Mr. Akin at the high school for information 878-1921.

The following dates are available; you may do one night or multiple nights. 

Weds, Jan 11^th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

 Thurs, Jan 12^th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
 Thurs, Jan 19^th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
 Thurs, Feb 2^nd, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
 Weds, March 7^th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thurs, March 8^th, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

If you've already agreed to judge one of these evenings, please email Noel Akin (nakin@garpal.net) to re-confirm.

Thanks everyone for all you do for our students and schools!