Whitman County Library

Whitman County Library, serving an area of 15,400 residents, has a collection of 66,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 3,600 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 3,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public.

Staffing consists of 12 employees, including one fully accredited librarian, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 12 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $63,000. Patrons make 69,000 visits annually, and check out materials 132,000 times. Twenty-four percent of all check-outs are children's materials.

Location: 102 S. Main Street, Colfax Washington 99111 Telephone 509-397-4366

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Christmas at the Fort Vancouver December 12 Lighted Boat Parade and Crab Pot Christmas Tree Ilwaco December 5 Christmas in the Country Bainbridge Island December 4 thru December 6 Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver continuing Fireworks At Midnight over the Ocean Long Beach December 31

Other upcoming events include: Festival of Chimes and Lights Port Orchard December 5 A Vintage Christmas Craft & Gift Show Spokane December 4 thru December 6 Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering Ellensburg February 12 thru February 14 48th Annual Clark College Jazz Festival Vancouver January 28 thru January 30 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 13 thru February 15