Colton Branch Library October Events

Storytimes for October will focus on the alphabet at the Colton Library.  Each week children explore a different letter through color pages, crafts, stories, and a snack.  On October 28, the program will have a Halloween theme with funny trick or treat stories. Storytime is held every Monday at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1 – 6.

Third Thursday, the after-school program at the Colton Library, is on October 17 and will also have a Halloween theme.  Join Librarian Holly Meyer for a Halloween craft, puzzle sheets, stories, and a scary snack.  Children ages kindergarten to 6^th grade are welcome to join in the fun at 3:15 p.m.

The Uniontown/Colton book club will be reading The Others by David Guterson during the month of October.  Pick up your copy at either library, and join in the discussion of the book on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at 6 p.m. at the Uniontown Library.

The Colton Library is open on Halloween evening this year, and children are encouraged to stop by for a treat from 5-7 p.m.  Miss Holly is looking forward to seeing all of those cute costumes!

"It's a Wrap" Cooking Program at Colton Library June 26, 2013

Looking for some light recipes for summer?  Colton Library is hosting a cooking program titled “It’s a Wrap” on June 26, 2013, at 2:30 P.M.

 

Join Chef Carrie Johnson in making wraps for lunch or appetizers to serve at home or take to gatherings.  Join us for a free demonstration and tasting with recipes to take home.

 

This program is provided by a LSTA Transforming Life grant.

Palouse Discovery Science Center Program: Geology and Soil Sciences June 24, 2013 at Colton Branch Library.

Children’s Summer Reading continues at the library on June 24, 2013 at Colton Branch Library with a fun program from the Palouse Discovery Science Center about Geology and Soil Sciences. Summer Reading meets Mondays at 10:30 a.m., with lots of fun including crafts, stories and a snack.

Children's Summer Reading Gets Underway June 10, 2013 at Colton Branch Library

Summer Reading is underway for all ages at the Colton Library.  For children, Summer Reading is on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. from June 10, 2013 through July 15, 2013. The theme is "Dig Into Reading!"

Programs will have an emphasis on underground animals and activities and will include a craft, a snack, and stories.

Highlights of the series include an earthworm program put on by Judi Gray of Pullman Recycling Center, a geology program put on by the Palouse Discovery Science Center, and mining songs for children sung by Hank Cramer.

Children who read ten books or ten hours during the six-week program will receive a goody bag at the picnic during the last program.

Teen and Adult Summer Reading Now Underway at Colton Branch Library

Sign up for Summer Reading at your library today!

Teen and Adult Summer Reading runs from June 1, 2013 through August 30, 2013. Participants must read 3 books and write a brief review of each. Forms can be picked up from the library or filled out online on the Whitman County Library website. 
 Completers will receive a small prize and be entered into a local drawing for a $25 gift certificate of their choice.

In addition, completers are entered into a county-wide drawing for a $50 Rosaurs gift certificate for adults and an Ultra HD Flip Video Camera for teens.

 

 

Two After-School Programs on Tap in February at Colton Librrary

      

Two after-school programs will be held at the Colton Library, 760 Broadway Ave.,  in the month of February. On February 14, 2013, children can make a Valentine hat for Valentine’s Day.

 

On February 21, 2013, Children can join their friends in playing Mario Kart, Just Dance, and other favorite wii games. Children in kindergarten to 6^th grade are welcome to attend.

Colton Branch Library Storytime Focusing on Shapes

Throughout December, Storytime at the Colton Branch Library will continue to focus on shapes, as it did in November. A different shape will be explored each week through crafts, stories, and snacks. Thanksgiving was celebrated, and Christmas will be celebrated as well. Storytime is held at the library every Monday at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-6.

Third Thursday, the after-school program at the Colton Library, will have a special December theme, too. Children from kindergarten through 6^thgrade are welcome to join in the fun at 3:15 p.m. A snack will be provided.


The Colton/Uniontown Book Club read the book The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America, by Timothy Egan, during the month of November.

Storytime at Colton Branch Library Resumes September 10, 2012

Storytime will resume on September 10, 2012, for children ages 1-6. Storytimes are held on Monday mornings during the school year at 10:30 a.m., at Colton.

Summer Reading Program at Colton Branch Library

Children’s Summer Reading is now finished and proved to be a tremendous success with 37 children completing the program in Colton Library.

Two weeks remain in the Adult and Teen Summer Reading program. Completed entry forms need to be returned by August 30, 2012, in Colton or August 31, 2012, online to receive an individual prize and to be entered into the prize drawings.