Library Calendar

Thursday, June 28

Colfax – 10:15 to 11 a.m. – Kids’ Nutrition Fun – Plant it, grow it, eat it. Learn about veggies and plant a seed.

Malden – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Adult Rock Painting – Create beautiful rock art for your yard or garden.

Tekoa – 12 to 1 p.m. – Libraries Rock. – Join local musician, John Elwood, for live music at the library.

Rosalia – 3 to 7 p.m. – Flower Show – Enjoy beautiful roses and other treasures from the Rosalia Garden Club.

Colton – 6 p.m. – Book Club – Looking for a fresh read and fun conversation? Join the book club.

Friday, June 29

Rosalia – 10:15 a.m. – Amazing Metamorphic Rocks – See Sandra’s rock show and make metamorphic s’mores.

Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play and Learn – This is the last playgroup for summer. You won’t want to miss it.

Uniontown – 10:30 a.m. – DIY Rain Sticks – Make and decorate your very own rain stick to take home.

St. John – 2:30 p.m. – L-Bow the Clown plus Fire Show – It’s jaw-dropping, knee slapping outdoor entertainment with juggling, unicycling and ballooning with L-Bow the Clown.

Colfax – “Indian Battles of 1858,” an art and film exhibit by Nona Hengen is on display in The Center through June 30.

Saturday, June 30

Colfax – 1 to 4:30 p.m. – Community Food Meeting and Scavenger Hunt – Everyone is invited to a scavenger hunt at 1 p.m., followed by a discussion on food resources, security, ideas and more from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Rosalia – 6 to 8 p.m. – Teen Scavenger Hunt – Prizes, food and friends at the town wide Libraries Rock hunt.

Monday, July 2

St. John – 10 a.m. – Junior Summer Reading – Little Ones Rock the Library. Ages 0 to 4 and their grownups.

Colton – 10:30 a.m. – Making Rain Sticks – Create and decorate a cool sounding rain stick out of cardboard.

Oakesdale – 2 p.m. – Sound Wave Design – Explore sound with scratch art, water effects and your own ears.

Colfax – Inner Landscapes – Local photographer, Jim Trivelpiece, shares a collection of unlikely photos reminiscent of abstract painting, philosophy, physics, graffiti, the Palouse, rock n’ rock, etc. July 2 – Aug. 31

Tuesday, July 3

Palouse – 9:30 a.m. – DIY Instruments – Kiddos, come make all kinds of instruments from everyday objects.

Colfax – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Tech Tuesday. Drop-in Tech Help – Bring your device and your questions.

LaCrosse – 10 a.m. – Exploring Sound – Palouse Discovery Science Center is here to explore sound with kids.

Colfax – 4 p.m. – Family Music Show – Rock out with John Elwood’s toe-tapping, hand-clapping performance.

Wednesday, July 4

All 14 branches of Whitman County Library are closed for Independence Day.

Albion – 12 p.m. – 4th of July Parade. – Dress in your red, white and blue best and join the library in the parade.

Tekoa – 3 p.m. – America Trivia Night – Bring a friend to play American History trivia. Prizes and free food.

Endicott – 3 to 6 p.m. – 4th of July Fun – Sidewalk chalk competition for all ages from 3 to 6 p.m., followed by kiddie bike parade at 6 p.m.. Dress up or decorate your ride.

Thursday, July 5

Rosalia – 10:30 a.m. – Family Music with John Elwood – Everyone is invited for a rockin’ time.

Tekoa – 12 to 1 p.m. – Rock Painting – Lets Rock with arts and crafts. Prepare to get creative and messy.

Albion – 4 p.m. – Art Afternoon – Calling all kids. Head to the library for a fantastic “crafternoon.”

For more information or to learn about future events, stop by your local library, visit http://www.whitco.lib.wa.us, or call 509-397-4366.