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Category: News & Events
Wine & Wisdom at Basalt Cellars
Wine & Wisdom, a long-standing library program in partnership with Humanities Washington and Basalt Cellars, returns in August
Tuesdays at 6:30pm at Basalt Cellars, 906 Port Drive, Clarkston
- August 1 Fighting for Love: Strong Women in Onscreen Romances with Allison Palumbo
- August 8 Hidden Histories: The South Vietnamese Side of the Vietnam War with Julie Pham
- August 15 Will the 2020s Roar like the 1920s? with William Woodward
- August 22 How Audio Technology Changed the World with Ross Reynolds
Registration is not required for in-person events.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Kolb, adult services librarian at 509-758-5454 or email adultservices@aclib.org.
Teen Summer Book Bingo
App and online registration coming soon!
Free Google Courses
Google Courses – Docs, Sheets and Slides
Anna Aldous, instructor
Dates Vary; Time 6:00 – 8:00pm at Downtown Library | Community Room
Interested in learning how to use Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides? These fun and FREE programs will take your technology skills to a whole new level.
Basic computer skills helpful and laptops can be provided (up to 10 available). You must have a Gmail account to participate. If you need help creating an account, please visit with library staff.
Google Slides REGISTER
April 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 from 6:00-8:00pm
Use Google Slides to create online slideshows.
Google Sheets
March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 from 6:00-8:00pm
Use Google Sheets to create and edit online spreadsheets.
Google Docs
February 21, 22, 27, 28 and March 1 from 6:00-8:00pm
Use Google Docs to create, and collaborate on online documents.
Contact Erin Kolb, adult services librarian with any questions at 509-758-5454 or adultservices@aclib.org.
Library Board Position Opening
*POSTING HAS CLOSED*
Applicants must reside within the Clarkston city limits. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM Friday, February 10th. Job applications and job descriptions are also available at the downtown library service desk.
LIBRARY TRUSTEE JOB DESCRIPTION
The Board of Trustees determines the basic policies for the Library’s operation and selects the Director to whom the Board delegates the authority and responsibility for the administration of the
Library. The Board, with the assistance of the Director, develops the Library’s annual budget,
apportions the funds collected by the county, and authorizes and oversees all major
expenditures.
The members of the Board are appointed by the Asotin County Commissioners for a five-year
term. According to Washington State law, two terms are the maximum allowed. The Board is
responsible for carrying out duties assigned by state law and local ordinances. The Library
Director reports to the Board and is accountable for the proper fulfillment of assigned
responsibilities.
Trustees should be interested in the Library and be a current user. He/she should recognize
the Library as a center of community culture, education, and recreation. He/she should be able
to work well with others and be cooperative with all who work for the benefit of the Library.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEE:
– Meet once a month. Currently, meetings are scheduled for the third Thursday of the month at
3:30 pm. This is subject to change.
– Elect officers and establish various committees.
– Evaluate and examine the Library’s monthly financial report.
– Determine the goals and objectives of the Library and methods of evaluating progress towards
them on an annual basis.
– Authorize the Director to take specific action as required and to conduct special studies and
report the findings to the Board.
– Continually appraise the effectiveness of the Director and perform an annual evaluation of the
Director.
– Be aware of local, state, and federal library laws.
– Continually promote the Library in the community and explain policies and services whenever
called upon by public officials and private citizens
How to Sparkle Through the Holidays Workshop
Saturday, Novem
ber 12, 2022
10:00AM – 12:00PM
Community Room | Downtown Library
Adult Program – Registration Required
Presented by Wendy Rimmelspacher, motivational speaker and coach, and Judy Rooney, therapist and certified mindset & habit coach.
Envision a holiday season with less stress, more joy, and a whole lot of sparkle going on.
Are you tired of feeling the pressure to make the holiday special for the family at the expense of your own mental health? Rimmelspacher and Rooney will share actionable steps and strategies to empower your holiday sparkle.
Space is limited. Pre-register for this FREE workshop using the form below.
Please contact Erin Kolb, adult services librarian, at adultservices@aclib.org or 509-758-5454 with any questions.
Power of Words Workshop
Jump Into the Foundation’s Online Silent Auction
The online auction has closed.
Gift Cards | Jet Boat Trip | Wine Baskets | LCSC & WSU Baskets
Baby Gifts | Spa Baskets | Family Night Baskets | Gardening Items
The Asotin County Library Foundation is having an online silent auction October 13 – 23.
Proceeds from this auction will support the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten project, supplies for the 3D printers and Glowforge, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) projects.
You’ve helped us remodel and update the Downtown library.
We also were able to bring a reader board to the Heights library.
Help us continue to provide cutting edge projects for our community!
For more information contact Kay Andersen, ACLF President kaydavisandersen@gmail.com or 509-552-1180.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Asotin County Library is excited to offer….
Free Technology Classes
- Increase your workforce skills.
- Become a certified Microsoft Specialist.
- Enhance your resume.
- Become more confident working with popular programs.
- Achieve personal growth.
MS Word 2016:
Dates: October 10-November 16, 2022
Location: Library Community Room
Meeting: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
No class on October 31 or November 9
Register using the online form below. Class is now full. Please message Erin at adultservices@aclib.org to be added to a waitlist.
Laptops will be provided and having some basic computer skills will be helpful for these classes. You are welcome to bring your own laptop if it has MS Word 2016 installed.
MS Publisher & PowerPoint Essentials Class
Learn the Essentials of Microsoft Publisher and PowerPoint
August 8 – 19 | 8:00am – 10:00am | Community Room at Downtown Library
Free classes with instructor Anna Aldous.
August 8 – 12 | Publisher Essentials
August 15 – 19 | PowerPoint Essentials
Register for one or both classes using the online form below.
Laptops will be provided and having some basic computer skills will be helpful for these classes. You are welcome to bring your own laptop if it has Publisher or PowerPoint 2016 installed.
Questions can be emailed to Erin at adultservices@aclib.org.
MS Word 2016 Classes
Wine & Wisdom: hosted conversations
Wine & Wisdom, a long-standing library program in partnership with Humanities Washington and Basalt Cellars, returns in August with four programs.
In-Person Events
at Basalt Cellars, 906 Port Drive, Clarkston
- August 2 at 6:30pm Humanity in Print: Literature and Human Rights with Richard Middleton-Kaplan
- August 16 at 6:30pm Diamonds in the Rough: The Gentrification of Rural Washington with Jennifer Sherman
Registration is not required for the in-person events.
Asotin County Library will monitor local infection rates and comply with local, state and federal recommendations for in-person gatherings on the day of the event. We respectfully ask that you consider wearing a mask at these events. Hand-sanitizer and masks will be available for use.
Virtual Events
On Zoom; registration required (form below)
- August 9 at 6:30pm American Democracy’s Indigenous Roots and Future with Fern Naomi Renville
- August 23 at 6:30pm What Laughter Tells Us: Asian Americans, Comedy, and Belonging with Michelle Liu
Please complete the registration form below for the virtual events. A Zoom invitation will be emailed to you the day before the scheduled program. Please note: Registration will close at 5pm on the day of the event.
Attending virtually? Contact Basalt Cellars at 906 Port Drive, Clarkston and mention your participation in Wine & Wisdom to receive 10% off your purchase!
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Kolb, adult services librarian at 509-758-5454 ext 105 or email adultservices@aclib.org.