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Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime

Three children playing in fall leaves
Event Date: 
November 12, 2020 - 11:30am

For PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:
Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.
https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6870120

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.

Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Girls Who Code

A graphic with 20 animated smiling girls with "girls who code" logo beneath
Event Date: 
November 14, 2020 - 11:00am

Join us for a new program, Girls Who Code! Gain future job skills, promote STEM interest, foster camaraderie and inspire confidence, all while learning the basics of coding!

November Wine Walk, bike tour, craft fair and more highlight weekend events around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The November Gobble Wine Walk kicks off in downtown Carson City followed by a new “Paths and Pedals” bike tour. Sierra Lutheran High School is also hosting a Christmas craft fair on Saturday. Combined with live music and virtual events, there’s plenty of activity happening in the state capital! Read on for more information.

Senator Square: Music returns to CHS, plus fundraisers generate breast cancer awareness

The results are in. Students laughed at them because they had to dress differently, today, but they laughed at the students, too, because they were all dressed the same.

Halloween fun, 'reverse parade' and film festival, competitions highlight Nevada Day weekend around Carson City

Heading into the final weekend of October, Halloween and Nevada Day events will keep revelers busy through Sunday making for a jam packed weekend of fun for families and grownups around the Carson City region.

Carson City Library Offers Video Tutorials for Computer and Software Basics

Graphic featuring computer, google logo and logos of softwares canva, Microsoft.
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Repeats every 30 days until Thu Dec 31 2020 .
October 25, 2020 (All day)
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November 24, 2020 (All day)
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December 24, 2020 (All day)

Did you know that the Carson City Library offers video tutorials to help you learn more about computers and softwares? Join us virtually on Youtube for virtual programs listed below. No registration required! We offer new content every month.

Carson City Library hosts National Novel Writing Month

Four windows showing people writing/dreaming.
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Repeats every week until Mon Nov 30 2020 .
November 1, 2020 (All day)
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November 8, 2020 (All day)
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November 15, 2020 (All day)
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November 22, 2020 (All day)
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November 29, 2020 (All day)

Do you aspire to be a writer? Do you have a writing project that you keep postponing? Do you want to compete in a challenge this November?

Virtual Family Storytime

Fall leaves falling in background with three children jumping
Event Date: 
October 29, 2020 - 11:30am

For PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.

Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.

https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6870118

Virtual Spooky Science with a Mad Scientist

Spooky Science with a Mad Scientist. Spooky pumpkin with candy.
Event Date: 
October 27, 2020 - 6:00pm

Be chilled and thrilled with a Mad Science Halloween show, courtesy of the Carson City Library and made possible virtually via Zoom. Witness a devilish flame and spooky air pressure demonstrations that make even the scariest goblins say, "Oh my!" Also participate in live experiments during the show!

For all ages, registration is required at this link: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6106477

Supplies Needed:
Bernoulli's Principle: blow dryer and ping pong ball (or any ball similar in weight to a ping pong ball)

Virtual Family Storytime at the Carson City Library

Three children playing in fall leaves
Event Date: 
October 22, 2020 - 11:30am

For PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.

Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.

https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6870117

Fall train rides, 'Light after Dark' fitness event, live music and more highlight Carson City area weekend events

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area. Fall-themed train rides from the Virginia Truckee Railroad Company and the Nevada State Railroad Museum will be available on Saturday and Sunday. A virtual “Light After Dark” fitness event will be held on Saturday to support the Carson City-based Advocated to End Domestic Violence program. Combined with plenty of food specials and live music, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.

Carson City's Browsers Corner Book Store kicks off grand reopening Saturday

Event Date: 
October 17, 2020 - 9:30am

Browsers Corner Book Store, operated by the Friends of the Carson City Library, is having its grand reopening starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 with new hours being from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Virtual Off the Shelf Book Club

Background of books with pink book in front titled Severance by Ling Ma.
Event Date: 
October 17, 2020 - 4:00pm

Join the Carson City Library on Oct. 17 at 4 p.m. for a Virtual Off the Shelf Book Club. Are you a book lover looking to make new friends? For the month of October, we will be reading Severance, by Ling Ma.

For a copy of the ebook: https://silverstarcoop.overdrive.com/nevadalib-carson/content/media/3750131
Zoom invites will be sent out morning of the program.

Register: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6870107

Join us via Zoom. For ages 18+.

Assembly candidate Sena Loyd to speak at Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
October 12, 2020 - 12:00pm

Sena Loyd, Democratic candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon.

Carson City Library hosts Virtual Family Storytime

Two orange birds and an egg in a nest and two blue and red birds above and a sun
Event Date: 
October 15, 2020 - 11:30am

The Carson City Library will be hosting a virtual story time for PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families on Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m.

White Cane Days, grand opening, pool tournament and more highlight weekend activities around Carson City

Heading into the weeknd, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area. Lions Club kicks off its annual “White Cane Days” Saturday and Sunday in Carson City to increase awareness of the white cane traffic safety laws, and collect used eyeglasses for distribution to those in need. Local business Wizard of Pawz grooming salon hosts a socially-distanced grand opening on Saturday afternoon, followed by a pool tournament at Bulldog Billiards at 6 p.m. Combined with live music and karaoke, the state capitol will be packed with excitement! Read on for more information.

Roving on Mars: Join Carson City Library Monday for virtual program with NASA scientist

Flyer about the program
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Repeats every day until Tue Oct 06 2020 .
October 5, 2020 - 2:30pm
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October 6, 2020 - 2:30pm

Meet Dr. Elizabeth Rampe, a collaborator on the Mars Curiosity Rover and a member of the Mars analog mission science team. There will be a presentation on the Red Planet and Q&A. Our group activity is helping our own rover navigate across Mars.

Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Girls Who Code

A graphic with 20 animated smiling girls with "girls who code" logo beneath.
Event Date: 
October 10, 2020 - 11:00am

The Carson City Library will be hosting a new virtual program called "Girls Who Code," on October 10 beginning at 11 a.m.

An Update to the Carson City Community from Friends of the Carson City Library

The Friends of the Carson City Library and its Browsers Corner Book Store have been hit hard by the COVID-19 shutdown.

While we have appreciated the support of our loyal fans, our business — like many others in our community — has been challenged with the fallout of the pandemic.

Senator Square: Times have changed at Carson High School

Remember the old days when school would get cancelled for weather aberrations like snow? Aww, the excitement of that early morning phone call and the joyfulness of being able to go back to sleep with the anticipation of a full day ahead of hanging out in pajamas and watching Netflix or Amazon Prime.

Boys & Girls Club offers back to school activities, learning programs for Carson City area kids

As the 2020-21 school year continues, the Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada is packed with learning programs and exciting activities for kids of all ages.

The Carson City location at 1870 Russell Way is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with dozens of hands-on programs. Spots inside the building are limited to 135 kids each day, but countless activities will be held throughout the year.

Golf tournament, annual cancer fundraiser, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The Dayton Chamber’s 27th annual “Making A Difference” Golf Tournament arrives Friday. Carson City Kiwanis is hosting its seventh annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday with several activities for all to enjoy. Combined with live music and railbike tours, the weekend will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.

Train rides, railbike tours, live music and more highlight Labor Day weekend events around Carson City

Heading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Steam train rides in Carson City and Virginia City will be available Saturday through Sunday. The Carson Canyon Railbike Tours will run four times over the next three days, bringing excitement unlike any other. Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe will open two hours early beginning at 6 a.m. to ease capacity and congestion. Combined with plenty of live music, Labor Day weekend will be a thrill! Read on for more information.

Carson City Library hosts virtual author visit with Jessica Bruder

Picture of author Jessica Bruder standing on van in desert by @swankiewheels.
Event Date: 
September 19, 2020 - 5:00pm

Join Nevada Humanities and Carson City Library in welcoming the award winning author and journalist, Jessica Bruder for a discussion of her 2020 Nevada Reads book, "Nomadland: Surviving America in the 21st Century."

Public Meeting for the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Carson City

Event Date: 
September 9, 2020 - 9:00am

NOTICE OF PUBLIC DISCUSSION FOR POSSIBLE CARSON CITY CDBG APPLICATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carson City will conduct a public meeting on September 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (All meetings will be online, please see directions below), in order to discuss possible applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit citizen input on possible activities to be included in the application.

Open studio tour, drive-in movie, dancing and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour with multiple locations. Hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, the Brewery Arts Center is holding a drive-in movie showing of the 1950s classic “Shane” on Saturday. Combined with live music and plenty of dancing, it will be a weekend for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.

Be a Forest Friend Virtual Program with the Carson City Library

Be a Forest Friend Wednesday. Aug. 19 1:30-2:30PM Ages 8-12 & Families
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Repeats every day until Thu Aug 20 2020 .
August 19, 2020 - 1:30pm
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August 20, 2020 - 1:30pm

For ages 8-12 and families: Join us on Zoom and learn the ways of being a friend of the forest. Explore the idea of what makes a healthy forest through discussion, drawing, sending a stewardship postcard and playing Forest Friend Bingo.

Suffrage train rides, pet food drive, live music and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada State Railroad Museum is holding train rides dedicated toward women’s suffrage on Saturday. Feeding Pets of the Homeless is hosting its 11th annual nationwide pet food and supply drive over the next three days, and there is plenty of live music for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.

Carson City Library partners with Google, Nevada Sen. Cortez Masto on behalf of small business

Last week the Carson City Library and Google co-hosted an online workshop for the state’s small businesses including the Nevada Small Business Development Center and the Connected Commerce Council for Nevada.

Carson City Library looking for tech-savvy teen interns for paid internship

The Carson City Library is hiring to fill an open Digitorium Internship. Digitorium interns help manage the library's teen space and assist with program planning and implementation. The Digitorium Internship starts Sept. 1 and runs through the 2020/2021 school year.

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