Library News

HELLO. Isn’t it wonderful to be able to read? This human invention of reading is not a natural skill for humans, we must be taught it. Just something to ponder.

WESTEND DELIVERY. Starting Thursday, Oct. 2, we will begin a new Westend-Cathlamet Library Delivery/Pick-up service every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. at the Raistakka Fire Station 2 in Rosburg. We look forward to providing our Westend county library members with this delivery/pick-up service. This is a pilot program. Together, with your support, we can make it work. For details on how to utilize this service, please see the library website. A big thank you goes out to Fire Chief Rob Maki for his support.

OCTOBER AUTHOR TALKS. We have three wonderful local authors who have scheduled talks for next month. On Saturday, Oct. 11, Dayle Olson will discuss her book. The following Saturday, Oct. 18, Cathy Cruickshank will be sharing her work. finally, on Saturday, Oct. 25, Sandi Mueller will be presenting. Each author talk is hosted by Cathlamet Public Library and will be at 6 p.m. in the Pioneer Community Center (125 Columbia St.). Come on out, support our local authors, and enjoy the evening.

LEGAL CLINIC. A free rural legal clinic for civil law issues will be available for all Wahkiakum residents on Wednesday, Oct. 8 and Tuesday, Dec 9. Please mark your calendars if you need some civil law assistance. This is sponsored by the Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid team. The Legal Aid team will be set-up in the Cathlamet Community Room, below the Library, from 9 to 11 a.m.

NOTARY SERVICE. For the first time, free notary service will be available for all Cathlamet library card holders starting Sept. 18. You must schedule this free service with the library staff to use it. Notary service will be available Thursdays and Saturdays at 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 p.m.

WAHKIAKUM HIGH SCHOOL. It was a busy day for English Teacher Audrey Petterson, who throughout the day, brought her five classes down to the library. Over 70 students were introduced to Librarian Vicki Franklin, shown all the various resources at the library, and ten of the students received a Cathlamet library card for the first time. Overall, it was a wonderful day for the students. Thank you again, Ms. Petterson, for your support.

GAMING GROUPS. We have two popular gaming groups. Teen Dungeons & Dragons (sixth through 12th grade) meets in the community room below the library. The Siblings & Family Gaming group meets in the Pioneer Community Center behind the library. Both groups meet on the first through fourth Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. No meetings are held on any fifth Wednesdays, holidays, or local school closures. If interested, please stop by the library or on a game night to find out more. A special thank you goes out to our volunteers, Jen and Walker.

WEST WAHKIAKUM FARMERS MARKET. Do you live on the Westend and need a Cathlamet library card? Receive your free library card at the Market, which is every Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rosburg Hall.

15 PERCENT DISCOUNTS. To receive a 15 percent discount, show your Cathlamet Library card at the following businesses: Patty Cakes, The Spar, The Video Store, Little Woo’s, JJ’s Pizza & Mohr, Naselle Coffee, and Puget Island Gardens. See each business for details.

LIBRARY CARDS. Cathlamet library cards are free for all Wahkiakum residents. The Cathlamet Public Library is located at 115 Columbia St. and is open Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.