March 2023 | Library News

asotincountylibrary.org
Downtown Library: 417 Sycamore St, Clarkston
509-758-5454
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Heights Library: 2036 4th Ave, Clarkston
509-758-4601
Hours: Monday, Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

    

Please click images to link to more information and resources.
Programs are free and open to the public. 

 

Library Catalog

ebooks and digital audiobooks

IS TUESDAY, APRIL 4!

 

Friends of the Asotin County Library Meeting
Wednesday, March 15 at 3:30pm | Downtown Library | Community Room

The Friends of Asotin County Library have a history of actively supporting the library in a variety of ways including program support, special projects, fundraising and volunteering. The public is invited to attend. 

Reserve a Meeting Room
The Downtown Library offers 3 meeting rooms for public use. Learn more at 
https://bit.ly/ACLMeet or phone the Library at 509-758-5454.

Wireless Printing
Email your documents to print@ricohprintcloud.com and wait for reply email with print release codes. Once at the printer select "RSI" then "Print Cloud" and enter the release codes. Cost to print is 20 cents per page for b & w and $1 per page for color.

March Virtual Author Talks 

      

Register for these great events at https://libraryc.org/asotincountylibrary

Questions? Contact Erin at 509-758-5454.

Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Something new on the picture books shelves – VOX™ Books!

No need for computers, tablets, or CDs—children simply push a button to listen and read.
Look for a label on the book spine that says VOX Books or use “vox books” to search the Valnet catalog.

Help Us Identify Low or No High Speed Internet Services Areas in Asotin County!
Click images below to learn more and to take a quick speed test. 

        

March Programs

Play & Learn (kids)
Tuesdays at 10:00am | Downtown Library
Stories and activities for children and their grown-ups.

Toddler Time (kids)
Wednesdays 
at 10:00am | Heights Library
Bring your little one to enjoy some unstructured playtime!

LEGO Monday (kids and teens) Spring Break Activity!
Monday, March 27 from 10:30am - 12:00pm | Downtown Library | Community Room
What can you do with thousands of LEGOs?

Eat Your Science (Grades 1 - 6) Spring Break Activity!
Wednesday, March 29 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Downtown Library | Community Room
Yes, we're really going to eat our science experiments!

Creative Haven (teens)
Thursday, March 23 from 3:00 - 4:30pm | Downtown Library | Teen Space

For 6th Graders and Older: Drop in to learn a new way to express your creativity!

Ukulele Jam! (teens and adults)
Tuesdays at 3:00pm | Downtown Library | Community Room
Anyone, especially beginners, can join for a short tutorial and practice. Bring your own ukulele and music stand. The Library will soon have ukuleles and music stands for your practice! Program for those 13+ years old.

Author Visit: Don Pugnetti Jr.  (adults)
Friday, March 17 at 3:00pm | Downtown Library | Community Room 

Pugnetti visits Asotin County Library to talk about his debut novel, A Coat Dyed Black. 

Google Courses (adults)
Continue March 6 | 6:00 - 8:00pm | Downtown Library | Community Room

Interested in learning how to use Google Sheets or Slides? These fun and FREE programs will take your technology skills to a whole new level. Basic computer skills are helpful and laptops can be provided (up to 10 available). Must have a Gmail account. If you need help creating one, please visit with library staff.
 Learn more and register. 

Resume & Federal Application Workshop with WorkSource (adults)
Wednesday, March 8 from 3:00 - 5:00pm | Downtown Library | Community Room
The public is invited to attend to learn about:

  • How to find online resources for resume writing
  • How to navigate USAJOBs job posts and look for KSA and Questionnaires
  • How to translate military to civilian skillset
  • Please feel free to bring your current or past resume and job description for review.

Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. To register or for more information please contact Michael Ensor with WorkSource at 509-527-1806 or michael.ensor@esd.wa.gov


Wednesday, March 15 at 10:30am | TRUE STORY
In-person & Zoom | Downtown Library | Community Room
The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan; email Erin if you prefer to join via Zoom.

AUTHOR LAURIE FRANKEL JOINS OUR ZOOM DISCUSSION!
Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30pm | BOOK NIGHT
Meets on Zoom; email Erin for the Zoom invitation
One Two Three by Laurie Frankel
 

 

Do you belong to a book club? Maybe interested in starting one? Let us help! Our Book Club Kits have everything you need to host your own book club! We have collected a wide range of discussable books in great condition and put them in a canvas bag available for book clubs to borrow. We’ve included discussion questions and information about the author to encourage discussion among club members. See our list of available kits to borrow! Kits are checked-out for 6 weeks and you can borrow up to 2 at a time. Message Erin with any questions. 

Digital Navigators 

Senior Library Associate and Digital Navigator Georgia Jordan is someone who can help you with computer, internet, and technology skills. She can also help you find low-cost broadband (high-speed internet) and devices with local internet service providers and assist with applying for the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Learn more about our Digital Navigator service and book an appointment today!

Welcome Asher McCoy! Asher started training as a digital navigator at the Library in January. We are delighted to have him as a part of our team! Book an appointment with Asher on Thursdays at the Library. If you're a veteran, Asher is providing tech help at the Veterans Outreach Center at 829 15th St, Clarkston on Wednesdays from 12pm - 2pm. 

CURRENT HOURS
Downtown Library 

By appointment:

Tuesdays 1:00 - 5:00pm
Wednesdays 10:00am - 2:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am - 3:00pm 

 

Do you need to meet at another time? Email techhelp@aclib.org to schedule. 

 

Appy Hour has been canceled until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to booking this program in the future. 

Job & Career Catalyst Center

Meet with Career Coach Bev Rhoades in our Job and Career Catalyst Center and get help with your resume, take an interest and skills inventory, take practice tests for the GED and various licenses, and more.

 

Make an appointment or drop-in
Downtown Library | Conference Room

Monday and Wednesday: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 11:30am to 3:30pm

 

 

Starbucks & Walmart $5 Gift Cards Available When You Meet with Bev!
Thanks to a generous grant from the Innovia Foundation we are able to offer a $5 Starbucks gift card when you meet with Bev. After your meeting, complete a short survey and receive a $5 Walmart gift card. One card per person and available while supplies last.

 

 

                                        

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Library Board of Trustees meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 4:00pm, unless otherwise posted.
 Downtown Library | Community Room | Meetings are open to the public


Downtown Library
417 Sycamore Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-5454
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Heights Library
2036 4th Avenue
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4601
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CLOSED Asotin Library
215 2nd Street
Asotin, WA 99402
(509) 243-6010
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