Colton Library Resumes Several Special Activities

Storytime at the Colton Library has resumed for the fall on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-6.  The focus for September is on the alphabet.  Every Monday a different letter of the alphabet will be discussed through stories, color pages, and crafts.

Colton Library’s Third Thursday program will return this month as well.  Crafts and activity pages, and a snack are provided after school at 3:15 p.m. for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade on the Third Thursday of each month throughout the school year.

The Colton/Uniontown Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. on September 26 at the Colton Library to discuss the book Bel Canto, by Ann Patchett.  Anyone who is reading the book is welcome to attend.

Colton/Uniontown Book Club Meets September 26, 2013

The Colton/Uniontown Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. on September 26 at the Colton Library to discuss the book "Bel Canto" by Ann Patchett.  Anyone who is reading the book is welcome to attend.

Learn How to Identify and Control Weeds and Insects, August 22, 2013 at Colton Branch Library

Thursday, August 22, 2013, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Colton, Washington Branch Library, 760 Broadway Ave., will have a program to help farmers and gardeners identify and control weeds and insects  Residents can bring questions or samples of weeds and pests to this open format program for individual help from three area specialists.
 

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Social Media Class and Storytime at Colton Branch Library July 15, 2013

The final Storytime at Colton is Monday July 15, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the park across the street from the library.  Librarian Holly Meyer will have games, a picnic, and goodie bags for all children who completed their reading goal.  Families are asked to bring some kind of finger food to share.

A Social Media for Beginners class will also take place at the Colton Library on July 15, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.  Andrea Hergert from the Colfax Library will be on hand to teach people the basics about Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter. 

 

Hergert will help people set up an account, teach them how to find and follow friends, set the appropriate privacy settings, and answer any questions.

 

This class is free of charge, thanks to funding from the Transforming Life Grant from the Institute for Museums and Library Services.

May 20, 2013 Free Container Gardening Class at Colton Library, Colton, Washington

A Container Gardening class will be held at the Colton Library,760 Broadway Ave., Colton, on Monday, May 20 at 2 p.m. Donna Hansen will show participants how beautiful flowers and vegetables can be grown in even the smallest spaces by growing them in containers.

She will demonstrate how to match the right plant to the right size of pot and where to place the pots to maximize growing potential.

This class is free of charge due to funding provided by the Institute of Museums and Library Services grant titled Transforming Life after 50 which was recently awarded to Whitman County Library.

Container Gardening at Colton Library, May 4, 2013

Colton Library is hosting a Container Gardening class taught by Donna Hansen on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 1:30 p.m.  Donna will explain how to properly raise vegetables and flowers in containers so that even the smallest yards can be beautiful and productive.  This program is being provided free of charge, thanks to funding from the Institute for Museums and Library Services grant entitled “Transforming Life after 50” which was recently awarded to the Whitman County Library.

The Uniontown/Colton Book Club book for May is Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford.  Copies of this book are available at both libraries.  Discussion of the book will be held on May 29, 2013 at the Uniontown Library at 6 p.m. 

 

Hours of operation for Colton Library are Mondays 10-2:30 and Thursdays 2:30-6:30 p.m., and Uniontown Library hours are Wednesdays 2:30-6:30 p.m. and Fridays 9:30-1:30.

The theme for Summer Reading this year is Dig into Reading!  Programs will have an underground theme.

 

Summer reading dates for the Colton Library are Mondays, June 10, 17, and 24 and July 1, 8, and 15 at 10:30 a.m.  Come in to the library and sign up today!

Donna Hansen Guest Presentation at Colton and Uniontown Libraries April 24, 2013

   
Donna Hansen will present a Lower Maintenance and Landscaping Workshop at the Colton Library onApril 24, 2013, at 3 p.m. Donna will explain how even the busiest people can still have a great-looking yard. Donna will also present a program on Small Vegetable Gardens the same day at 12 p.m. at the Uniontown Library. Bring a sack lunch and learn how to get the most out of even the smallest vegetable gardens. These programs are being provided free of charge, thanks to funding from the Institute for Museums and Library Services grant entitled “Transforming Life after 50” which was recently awarded to the Whitman County Library.

Judi Gray Guest Presentation at Colton Library April 11, 2013

     The Colton Library welcomes Judi Gray from Pullman Recycling and Waste Reduction to our special Second Thursday Program on April 11, 2013, at 3 p.m. She will teach us about waste free lunches and show us how to "upcycle" some old silverware into garden markers.  Kids in kindergarten through 6^th grade are welcome to attend.

    Donna Hansen will present a Lower Maintenance and Landscaping Workshop at the Colton Library on April 24, 2013, at 3 p.m.  Donna will explain how even the busiest people can still have a great-looking yard.  Donna will also present a program on Small Vegetable Gardens the same day at 12 p.m. at the Uniontown Library.  Bring a sack lunch and learn how to get the most out of even the smallest vegetable gardens.  These programs are being provided free of charge, thanks to funding from the Institute for Museums and Library Services grant entitled “Transforming Life after 50” which was recently awarded to the Whitman County Library.

    The penny pig is out at the library to raise money for children’s programs.  If you have any spare change lying around that you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please bring it by during open hours on Monday from 10 – 2:30 or Thursday from 12:30 – 6:30.  The penny drive runs through April 20.

     The Uniontown/Colton Book Club book for April is The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein.  Copies of this book are available at both libraries.  Discussion of the book will be held on April 25, 2013 at the Colton Library at 6 p.m.

     Storytimes continue on Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Colton Library for ages 1-6.  The current theme is shapes, and a different shape is celebrated each week through crafts, stories and songs.

Colton Library January 2013 Events

     Now that the holiday season has come to an end, take some time to relax with a good book from the Colton Library, 760 Broadway Ave.  Librarian Holly Meyer can order you any book in the Whitman County Library system.  We also carry new release DVDs, CDs, books on CD, and downloadable audiobooks – all free with your library card.  Check out our diverse selection at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

     Storytime at the Colton Library will focus on colors in January and February.  Each Monday at 10:30, we will explore a different color through stories, crafts, and color pages.  Children ages 1-6 are welcome to attend.  The library is closed Monday, January 21 for Martin Luther King Day.

     Third Thursday, the after-school program at the Colton Library, will be January 17.  This month, kids can make different snowflake crafts.  Children ages kindergarten to 6th grade are welcome to join in the fun.  A snack will be provided.

     The Uniontown/Colton Book Club book of the month is "The Forgotten Garden," by Kate Morton.  Due to the length of this book, the group will not meet for discussion until February 21, 2013 so everyone has a chance to finish it.  Pick up a copy at either the Colton, 760 Broadway Ave., Colton, Wash., or Uniontown, 110 S. Montgomery, Uniontown, Wash., Libraries.

Colton Library Cheery and Delightful!

The weather outside may be frightful, but the Colton Library, 760 Broadway Ave., Colton, Wash., is cheery and delightful. Librarian Holly Meyer is planning holiday themes for December Storytimes with crafts, stories, and snacks for the season.  Storytime is held at 10:30 every Monday for children ages 1-6.

All 14 Whitman County libraries will be closed December 23,  24 & 25th.

During Storytime on Monday, December 31, 2012, :30 p.m., we will explore shapes. We will discuss a different shape every week in December through crafts color pages and stories. A snack will be provided. Storytime is held Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-6.

Bored during Christmas break? Grab a friend and come to the library game day Dece,ber 31st from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. The library has a few games and some cards, or you can bring your favorite game to share. See you at the library!

 

 

Pajama Party August 23, 2012 at Colton Library

Children ages 1-12 are invited to a Pajama Party at the Colton Library on Thursday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m. Librarian Holly Meyer will do a craft with the kids, read stories, and have popcorn to snack on. Children should wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal.

Mary Michaelson and Lou Lippman Concert June 25, 2012 at Colton, Wash.

Summer Reading is underway for all ages at the Colton Library. For children, Summer Reading is held on Mondays at 10:30 a.m., through July 16, 2012. The theme is Dream Big, Read!

Programs have a nighttime theme and will include a craft, stories, and a snack. On June 25, 2012, there will be a special music performance by Mary Michaelson and Lou Lippman. All ages are welcome to join us for traditional children’s songs. Children who read ten books or ten hours during the six-week program will receive a goody bag at the party during the last program.

Teens sign up for Summer Reading at the library or online at www.whitco.lib.wa.us and earn a drawing entry for each hour read. Here’s your chance to win weekly countywide prizes and an iPod nano at the end of August.

Colton participants are also entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card of choice. Adults can be rewarded for Summer Reading as well. Participants must read three books before August 31, 2012 and write a brief review. Completers will be entered into a countywide drawing for a Kindle Touch and a local drawing for a $25 Safeway gift certificate.

A special program for teenagers is planned for June 28, 2012,  at 4 p.m. Join Teen Librarian Chelsea to explore the world of spies and solve mysteries. Teens assume a spy identity and complete three missions. Attendees earn an extra entry into the weekly Teen Summer Reading prize drawings.

This concert is funded by a Humanities Washington grant and supported by the Friends of the Library.

Penny Drive Highly Successful at Colton Library

The penny drive at Colton Branch of Whitman County Library in early April was a success, netting $70.05 for children's programming at the library.

Colton Library -- the Fun Place During May

Colors are the theme during Storytime at the Colton Library in the month of May. Each week there will be a craft, stories, and a snack pertaining to a different color. Storytime is held in the library on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1 - 6. The library is closed on Memorial Day.

The Third Thursday Program at the library is on May 17, 2012 and children in kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome to join us after school for an m & m bingo competition. There will be prizes for each bingo and blackout winner. A snack will be provided.

The theme for Summer Reading this year is Dream Big – Read! Weekly programs will have a nighttime theme. Summer Reading dates at the Colton Library are June 11, 18, and 25 and July 2, 9, and 16. Come to the library and sign-up today!

Colton Branch Library - Great Hangout for Area Kids

      Colton Library will present a craft program on Thursday, April 5 for area teenagers.  Chelsea Leachman, Teen Services Coordinator for Whitman County Library, will lead the program for ages 12-18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Colton Library.  Kids can hang out together and make a duct tape wallet.  The program is free, and a snack will be provided. 

     The penny pig is out at the library to raise money for children’s programs.  If you have any spare change lying around that you would like to donate to this worthy cause, please drop by during open hours on Monday from 10 – 2:30 or Thursday from 12:30 – 6:30.  The penny drive runs through April 14.

     The Colton Library will have a wii party for the Third Thursday after school program on April 19 at 3:15 p.m.  Kids in kindergarten through 6^th grade are welcome to join us and play popular wii games.

     Storytimes continue on Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the Colton Library for ages 1-6.  The current theme is colors, and a different color is celebrated each week through crafts, stories and songs.

"Messy Science" at Colton Library, Colton, Washington

November 17, 2011, 3:15 p.m., the  theme of the after-school program at Colton Library will be Messy Science. Chelsea Leachman is the presenter.

Children will mix ordinary ingredients to make their own Ooze and ExploraGoo. Children from kindergarten to 6th grade are welcome to join in the fun at. A snack will be provided.

In November and December, Storytime, held at Colton Library every Monday at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-6, will focus on nursery rhymes and fairy tales. Come and introduce your child to Mother Goose and the fascinating world of fantasy.

Thanksgiving and Christmas will be celebrated as well, with crafts, stories, and snacks.