Carson City Library’s themed ‘Travel Through Time,’ Summer Reading Challenge kickoff party happening today
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/08/2024 - 6:00am
Event Date:
June 8, 2024 - 12:00pm
It’s time to get reading with the Carson City Library’s Summer Reading Challenge kicking off Saturday, June 8 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Carson City Library, located at 900 N. Roop St. in Carson City.
The theme, “Travel Through Time,” encourages participants to embark on a literary adventure by logging reading hours and following along through different eras with a host of exciting events and activities scheduled. The challenge is open to all ages, from children to adults.
The Summer Reading Challenge starts Saturday, June 8, with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Carson City Kiwanis on the front lawn of the library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tickets for the breakfast are $10 for individuals and $15 for families with all proceeds benefiting the Carson City Library. Then stick around for the launch event starting at 12 p.m. featuring a variety of games, activities and prizes all themed around "Travel Through Time."
“Sharing the importance and fun of reading is what we aim to do through our reading challenges,” said Joy Holt, JD, MSLS, library director for the Carson City Library. “Our Carson City community members have shown us in a big way their value of reading and the challenge makes reading that much more of a family, friend, or group activity and brings people together. The theme, ‘Travel Through Time,” promises a unique and fun way to explore different periods of history through books and activities.”
Throughout the summer, participants can earn raffle entries by logging their reading minutes and attending library programs. The Summer Reading Challenge will conclude with a Wrap-Up Party on Saturday, August 17, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., where the raffle drawing will take place.
Register at carsoncitylibrary.beanstack.org starting Monday, June 3 to participate and begin tracking reading hours starting Saturday, June 8. Library staff is available to assist patrons of all ages in registering. Beanstack is a user-friendly online platform that enhances the reading experience and is available through the library’s digital resources catalog, accessible at https://www.carsoncitylibrary.org. All users must have a library card to access the online platform and cards are free.
For more information, visit online at https://www.CarsonCityLibrary.org or by calling 775-887-2244. Follow the library on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
The Carson City Library serves a city of more than 54,000 people and several outlying communities. As a center for knowledge and discovery, the library is committed to inspiring learning, facilitating connections and creating an opportunity for its community. The library is a regional leader with its focus on workforce and STEM-skill development for all ages.
