Reading is SNOW much fun! Enjoy the winter weather by cozying up with a good book and these winter-themed activities. All ages are encouraged to earn 5 badges to complete winter reading - your choice of reading, activities, or a…
Are visiting or inviting friends and family for the holidays? Contact your library for a free COVID mail-in test available via curbside pickup.People can pick up mail-in test kits at any of our 14 library branches, while supplies last. For…
Children visiting Santa Claus, Colfax, Washington, 1956, from the private collection of Marcia Wassem Whitman Heritage Digital Collections, a project of Whitman County Library is holding a special holiday scanning event in The Center on Thursday, December 9, from 1:00-4:00…
The community is invited to tour The Festival of Trees on display at The Center adjacent to the Colfax Library December 1-28. The beautiful, colorful, creative display of 20 trees from Colfax Chamber, Route 26, Whitman County Sheriff’s Posse, Colfax…
The Landmarks of the Past of Whitman County 2022 calendars are now on sale featuring regional historical backdrops from a variety of local photographers. The calendars are just $11 and available at any branch of Whitman County Library, Tick Klock…
The Whitman County Library building, a Main Street fixture in downtown Colfax, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, where it joins other properties such as the Perkins House and the Colfax Post Office. As a public…
Mark your calendars everyone, because it’s almost time for the sweetest event of the season! On Thursday, November 25 at 8 a.m. the Annual Palouse Turkey Leg will officially be back and, with it, your opportunity to walk (or run)…
Share one of the best parts of the holiday season by exchanging a favorite recipe or two with other community members at the Colfax, Oakesdale and Tekoa branches of Whitman County Library. The recipe exchange began in November and continues…
November is Native American Heritage Month, find Colfax & Albion Librarian, Amy Ferguson's reading recommendations below. "How fitting we have an opportunity to celebrate our nation’s first peoples during a month that we give thanks and remember the first Thanksgiving..."
The Garfield Library hosts guest speaker David Benscoter, founder of The Lost Apple Project on Saturday, November 13 at 11 a.m. via Zoom. All are invited to hear David speak on the historical importance of apples in the region and…