October 2023 | Library News

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THE BIG READ is an Asotin County Library challenge inspired by the National 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program. Asotin County Community Services coordinates Birth to Three Therapeutic Services for families with young children who are experiencing developmental delays or disabilities. ACCS staff will be available at THE BIG READ Event to assist with scheduling free developmental screenings for infants and toddlers.

Learn more about THE BIG READ events planned at Asotin County Library on October 2!

This Month Rick Steves, Ruth Ware and John Irving!

Register for these great events at https://libraryc.org/asotincountylibrary
Can't make a presentation? Watch the recording. 
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

Join a free workshop to build your skills and confidence using technology. Learn tips from a knowledgeable instructor, practice what you learn, and ask questions.

• 1:00pm on Wed., Oct. 11 at Veterans Outreach Center, 829 15th St, Clarkston
• 10:00am on Thurs., Oct. 12 at Valley Community & Senior Center, 549 5th St, Clarkston
• 5:30pm on Mon., Oct. 16 at Asotin County Library, 417 Sycamore St, Clarkston

Coffee & donuts will be served at each workshop. Participants will earn a certificate of completion and be entered in a drawing for BOSE wireless headphones! Registration is not required. Please contact Erin Kolb at 509-758-5454 or email with questions.

Supported by a grant and funding from AT&T and the Public Library Association.

Ocotber Programs

Play & Learn (kids)
Tuesdays at 10:30am | Downtown Library
Stories and activities for children and their grown-ups.

Toddler Time (kids)
Wednesdays at 10:30am | Heights Branch
Bring your little one to enjoy some unstructured playtime!

LEGO League (kids & teens)
1st & 3rd Tuesday at 3:30pm | Downtown Library Annex
1st & 3rd Thursday at 3:30pm | Heights Branch
What can you make with thousands of LEGOs?

Prime Time Family Reading (kids & family)
Registration is required. Please contact Mary Neuman at 509-758-5454 or mneuman@aclib.org. 
Thursdays at 5:30pm Oct. 12 - Nov. 16
Free six week program for children ages 6 to 10 and their families. Evening includes dinner, storytelling, reading and discussion.
Free childcare and activities provided kids age 3 to 5. Program is supported by a grant from Humanities Washington. 

Ukulele Jam! (adults and teens)
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. If needed, the Library has one ukulele and music stand for your practice. Program for those 13+ years old. 

Appy Hour: Banking Apps  (adults)
Thursday, Oct. 5 at 4:00pm | Downtown Library | Community Room
Put your smartphone or tablet to better use by discovering new apps. Bring your device; snacks provided.

True Story: book discussion (adults)
Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 10:30am | Downtown Library | Community Room
Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
Email Erin if you prefer to join via Zoom

Book Night: book discussion (adults)
Monday, Oct. 24 at 6:30pm | Zoom
What Comes After by JoAnne Tompkins
Email Erin for Zoom link

Meet the Author on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 12pm at the Downtown Library!

Digital Navigators

Our Digital Navigators, Georgia Jordan and Asher McCoy, are library staff who can help you with computer, internet, and technology skills. They 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.

DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
417 Sycamore St, Clarkston
By appointment, then first-come, first-served
One-on-One Help Not Available Oct. 24 - 26
Tuesdays 1:00 - 5:00pm
Wednesdays 10:00am - 2:00pm 
Thursdays 10:00am - 3:00pm 

VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER
829 15th St, Clarkston
Drop-in Wednesdays from 12 - 2pm except 10/25

VALLEY COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER
549 5th St, Clarkston
Drop-in Thursdays from 12 - 1pm except 10/26

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

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. One card per person and available while supplies last.

Heights Library
2036 4th Avenue
Clarkston, WA 99403
(509) 758-4601
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