Library services opening up

While Whitman County has moved to Phase 3 of Governor Inslee’s plan for reopening, The Washington Department of Health has instructed libraries to wait for additional Safe Start guidelines specific to library operations before opening buildings to the public.

Curbside pickup of books, movies and other materials will begin on Friday, June 12, at Whitman County branches. Items can also be mailed directly to patron’s homes and all book drops are now open. Local library officials are following state and CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of all staff and customers including the quarantining of li...