After operating the library in a small, temporary location for nine long months, the Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library will reopen on Monday, August 9th at 10 a.m.

To celebrate the completion of the renovation, the library invites the entire community to attend a dedication ceremony and all day open house on Wednesday, August 11.

The dedication will take place on the main floor of the library at 7 p.m. with a number of key library supporters taking part in the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Among these will be Lucille Willson, whose long-time friend Kathy Schluneger left a 40 year memorial donation that will offset the payments of the library's 40 year USDA loan. Also, Matt and Jill Klaveano, who've been instrumental in the amazing rain forest design of Hayden's Corner in memory of their son, Hayden.

Besides the official ribbon cutting, there will be a number of exciting options for kids all day long. Starting at 10 a.m., they can explore Hayden's Corner and the amazing Rain Forest tree, and also receive a stuffed rain forest creature to keep for their very own. Slinky the Clown will entertain from 10-12 a.m. Barring unexpected emergencies, kids can sit in a real Colfax police car from 10:30 to 11:00 while the fire truck will be on hand from 1:30-2:00. The Colfax Cheerleaders will be paint faces from 1-4 p.m. while Reading Bear, storytelling, balloons and the spinning wheel of prizes happen all day long.

Both children and adults are invited to take guided tours through the newly renovated library. Guests will ride in the new elevator, view the new Rural Heritage exhibit and enjoy refreshments served by the Friends of the Whitman County Library.

For more information about the library's grand reopening celebration and all day open house, contact Kristie or Sheri at 509-397-4366.