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Thursday, Dec. 12

Colfax, Garfield, LaCrosse, Tekoa – Storytime – There is something new and exciting to explore each week.

Malden – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Christmas Gift Making – Make a homemade gift for someone special, all ages.

St. John Rialto – 6:30 p.m. – Trivia Night – Bring your team, test your knowledge, and win free stuff!

Rosalia – 7 p.m. – Ladies’ Book Club – Join us in discussing the book, “Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire.”

Friday, Dec. 13

Endicott, Malden, Palouse, St. John, Uniontown – Storytime – Bring the kiddos for stories and playtime.

Saturday, Dec. 14

Oakesdale – 11 a.m. – Backyard Beekeeping – Enjoy this talk with a local hobbyist beekeeper.

Colfax – Festival of Trees – Vote on your favorite holiday tree, winners will be announced Dec. 18.

Monday, Dec. 16

Colfax – 2 p.m. – Caregiver Support Group – Safe and confidential place to share the caregiving load.

Oakesdale – 3:30 p.m. – Roominates – Hands-on STEM activity for kids to build a detailed structure from their imagination.

Garfield – 5:30 p.m. – Backyard Beekeeping – Local beekeeper, Charlene Purtee shares information about bees’ habitat, why pollinators are important and how we can bolster declining bee populations.

Endicott – 6 p.m. – Present Wrapping Party – All are welcome for treats and gift wrapping, supplies provided.

Tuesday, Dec. 17

Palouse – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Energy Assistance – Make an appointment with Community Action Center, 334-9147.

Rosalia – 3:30 p.m. – Caldecott Award Book Club – K to 3rd graders can celebrate children’s books together.

Albion – 4 p.m. – MarioKart Racing – Head to the library for Nintendo Wii fun.

Colfax – 4 p.m. – Library Board Meeting – Community members are encouraged to attend.

Tekoa – 4 p.m. – Adult Holiday Party – Join us for a holiday story read by the librarian and festive activities.

Wednesday, Dec. 18

Albion, Garfield, Oakesdale – Storytime – Early learning activities with stories, crafts and music.

Malden – 12 to 2 p.m. – Adult Craft – Join us in creating a beautiful Christmas inspired craft.

Endicott, Tekoa, Uniontown – After school fun – Please call or visit us online for details.

Colfax – 5 to 8 p.m. – Jingle & Mingle – Fun community party with complimentary food and beverages, art, music, winners of the Tree Festival and downtown window contest will be announced at 7 p.m.

Garfield – 7 p.m. – Classic Movie Night – Bring the whole family for a classic holiday film.

Thursday, Dec. 19

Malden – 9 a.m. – Home School – Share ideas and get to know other families; new themes each month.

Colfax & Colton – Afterschool fun – Please call or visit us online for details.

Colfax Hyde Out – 6:30 p.m. – Trivia Night – Bring your team, test your knowledge, and win free food and drinks. Wear your best (or ugliest) holiday sweater. Special $100 prize.