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Here's a look at the Libraries of Stevens County's upcoming programming!
PRESS RELEASE!
The Libraries of Stevens County Board of Trustees will hold their August meeting at the Hunters Public Library on Wednesday, August 21st at 10:00 am. The Hunters Public Library is located at 5014 Columbia River Road, Bldg. 11, Hunters, WA 99137. As always, the meeting is open to the public and comments are welcomed. Arrangements to provide reasonable accommodations including handicap accessibility or an interpreter, will be made upon receiving forty-eight (48) hours advance notice. For further information please visit the Library’s website thelosc.org or call 509.233.9621.
Check thelosc.org or with your local branch for hours and contact information.
Weekly Preschool Storytime
An opportunity to learn and practice early literacy skills through stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Chewelah: Tuesdays - 10:30 am
Colville: Thursdays - 10:30 am & Wednesdays - 10:30 at the N.E.W. Farmers Market.
May - August at the Market Booth.
Kettle Falls: Tuesdays - 10:30 am
Lakeside: Wednesdays - 10:30 am
Loon Lake: Thursdays - 10:30 am
Weekly Tech Help
Chewelah: Wednesdays - 3 pm- 4 pm
Colville: Tuesdays - 11 am- 12 pm
Kettle Falls: Thursdays - 11 am - 12 pm
Hunters, Lakeside, Loon Lake, Northport: by appointment
Friends of the Loon Lake Library Book Sale
Friday and Saturday, September 6th & 7th, 10 am - 2 pm
Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of Loon Lake Library at their Springdale location - 107 W Shaffer Springdale Wa (old Hotza Motza Pizza). All proceeds help support library programming and community literacy!
Kettle Falls Book Nook
Open Weekly-
Every Tuesday & Thursday, 10 am - 12 pm
Every Wednesday, 1 - 3 pm
And now open the first Saturday of the month!
Saturday, September 7th, 1 - 3 pm
Dementia Information Session at the Colville Library
Every first Monday of the month, 2 - 3 pm (In person or via Zoom )
In this free, hour-long session, you will learn things like:
· What dementia is
· How to communicate with someone living with dementia
· Actions you can take to support people with dementia
· What to do if someone with dementia becomes agitated
An estimated 120,000 people in Washington state and 1100 people in Stevens County are living with dementia. Join the movement by becoming a dementia Friend!
Dementia Friends Information Session at the Loon Lake Library
Every first Monday of the month, 11 am - 12 pm at the Loon Lake Library
(In person or via Zoom)
In this hour-long session, you will learn:
• What dementia is
• How to communicate with someone living with dementia
• Actions you can take to support people with dementia
Crayon Conversion
June 1st - August 31st
Bring us your used crayons this summer and we will send them to the National Crayon Recycle Program to be recycled and converted into new crayons!
Summer Reading Program
June 1st - August 31st
Read + Win: start your summer reading & complete your ticket to enter the grand prize raffles by Aug 30! You can read all summer and enter up to 5 tickets. Prizes include lego kits, gift cards to local entities, Kindle Fire tablets, STEAM kits from Mobius, quad floaties, and more! Stop by your library or find more information at thelosc.org/summer
UnBEARable: Bear Safety
Empower your kids with essential bear safety skills! Learn how to stay safe in bear country
through engaging activities and practical tips, ensuring their outdoor adventures are both fun and secure.
Hunters: Friday, August 9th - 11 am
Take-N-Make: Flower Bookmark
Thursday, August 1st - while supplies last
Join us for this month's take-n-make - Flower Bookmark. These kits are available for all patrons but have a Pre-K - 3rd focus. Pick up a kit at your local library while supplies last!
Take-N-Try: Trash Audit
Thursday, August 1st - while supplies last
Pick up a Take & Try Kit with everything you need to learn something new. For adults of all ages. Have you ever wondered what you throw away in a week? Take this Trash Audit Challenge and learn more about your garbage. Complete the challenge for a chance to win a basket of reusable, waste-reducing, home items!
Smokey’s 80th Birthday Bash!
Smokey's coming! Smokey Bear! I know him!! Smokey Bear is turning 80 and he wants to celebrate it with you!! Join members of our local Forest Service to celebrate Smokey's 80 years with fun activities!
Colville Library: Friday, August 9th - 10 am
Colville Library Improvement Club Book Sale
Saturday, August 10th: 10 am - 1 pm
Join the Improvement Club on Saturday, August 10th, from 10am-1pm for their next book sale at the Colville Public Library. There will be lots of great items for sale including cookbooks, old books, and biographies, as well as DVDs and music CDs. Cash or check payments only, no cards. The meeting room entrance is located on the Southern side of the library along Astor Street. All proceeds help support library programming and community literacy!
Author Talk with Irena Smith, PhD
Thursday, August 15th- 11 am (online event)
You’re invited to join us for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD. You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.”
https://libraryc.org/scrld/52592
Learn about bison with Win-Tur Bison Farm
Tuesday, August 20th at 1pm
Join us at the Loon Lake Library to learn all about bison with Jessie Turney! There will be a fun “show and tell” and a chance to ask all your bison questions to a professional! It’s going to be a great time learning about these amazing animals!
Author Talk with Shelby Van Pelt
Wednesday, August 21st- 4pm (online event)
We invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more! https://libraryc.org/scrld/53023
Colville Together Fourth Friday
Friday, August 23, 3 - 6 pm
Take part in the 4th Friday Art Walk at the Colville Public Library. See the artist's work inside and enjoy a family art activity on the front lawn!
Kettle Falls Writing Group
Every second Thursday of the month, 6 pm
Come check out the Kettle Falls Writing Group! Join us as we work together to learn and improve our writing skills.
Things with Strings at the Kettle Falls Library
NEW SUMMER HOURS: JULY-AUGUST Wednesdays at 11 am
Come enjoy an introduction to music with R.D. from Haus of Rock. Bring your own instrument or practice with our ukuleles.
VR by Appointment at the Colville Public Library
Thursdays by Appointment
Come experience Virtual Reality at the Colville Public Library! Call and make an appointment to experience this amazing technology. 509-684-6620. Ages 13+, under 18 need signed permission from a parent/guardian.
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