children's books

Nevada Center for the Book (a Library of Congress Affiliate) is a program of Nevada Humanities dedicated to promoting literature and literacy throughout the Silver State. Two books by Nevada authors have been selected to represent Nevada at the National Book Festival–Nudi Gill by Bonnie Kelso and Chasing Giants by Zeb Hogan and Stefan Lovgren.

Dayton, Nevada – Dayton author Lisa Laterza Selmi will lead storytime at the Silver City Volunteer Library on Tuesday, July 20, reading from her new children’s book. Storytime begins at 10am. The library is located within the Silver City Schoolhouse (community center) at 385 High Street, Silver City, Nevada 89428.

Selmi’s fun and educational new children’s book Oscar's Big Adventure is an endearing story of an aging dog who reminds us that we are never too old to seek new friendships and adventures.

As we set our radar ahead to Tuesday, June 25, 2019, we say hello Carson City and welcome to a bevy of events ahead including activities for children of all ages, a Muscle Powered morning walk, evening hike and bike ride, a cyber security awareness workshop hosted by DeBug Computer, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, art showings, a delicious taste of France via Bleu Café Culinary Travelers Club and more. Read on for what's happening.

SILVER CITY, Nev. — A number of different groups sponsor an annual summer series of public events in historic Silver City. This summer, events include a free family-friendly concert by Kantu Inka, visits from award-winning visiting artists and writers, kids science and engineering activities, plus a floral design class, a coding workshop, lectures and more for adults and teens.

Get ready to spread the love of reading, chocolate, and holiday cheer tonight, December 17, at the Brewery Arts Center Coffee Shop.

SILVER CITY, Nev. — United Way's annual "Tune into Kids" Fun Fair for preschoolers and their parents takes place Tuesday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Silver City town park, next to the Silver City School House/community center at 385 High Street. Silver City is located on the Comstock, 3 miles from Virginia City and 12 miles from Carson City.

It's time for our monthly Parking Lot Sale at Dog-Eared Books in Carson City. This is going to be a blowout, since the last two sales were snowed/rained out.

Sale starts at 10 a.m.. Purchase a reusable bag from us for $5 and STUFF IT! Lots of different genres to choose from, including paperback fiction, hardcover fiction, children's books, cookbooks, nonfiction of all types.

NEW for this sale: Teacher Curriculum Supplies (mostly Early Childhood Education). We look forward to seeing you this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We are located at 361 Fairview Dr, Carson City.

Silver City, Nevada- United Way's annual "Tune into Kids" Fun Fair for preschoolers and their parents takes place Tuesday, August 22 from 10am to noon at the Silver City town park (next to the Silver City School House/community center at 385 High Street.) Silver City is located on the Comstock, 3 miles from Virginia City and 12 miles from Carson City.

This will be our last column until after the school break. Congratulations to all of our students and staff for surviving finals and finishing up this semester. This column will return on Jan. 10, 2016. I hope everyone has a restful break.

Alum Presents Refugee information
CHS alum, Kaitlin Brush (class of 2004), presented to social studies classes this past month. Her informational presentation focused on the definition of refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons, and the current refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe and how different European countries are working to address the growing number of refugees.

Author of children’s adventure books, Mary Randall will speak on her book “A Walk Through the Woods” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 8, at 10:00 am.

In her book Mary Randall asks the reader to believe in magic and have a zest for adventure as they trek along with Bobby and his pals through the Magic Kingdom of the woods. The reader will encounter talking animals, twists, turns, and secrets along with Indian spirits and ghosts of the Civil War. Randall hopes that readers will enjoy this amazing journey of surprises, mysteries and fun.

Christmas Bazaar At Evergreen Gene's Inc. for the Do Drop In - Rural Center For Independent Living

Evergreen Gene's Inc. will be hosting a Glove Tree and Thin Veil Investigators (a local paranormal investigative team) will be hosting a sock tree. Men's and Women's sizes.
(stocking hats and scarves are welcome too!)

Sample Hot Wassail and Hot Chocolate, gourmet popcorn and Christmas Tree Tea

Summer beach reading favorites and a Saturday morning Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast are on tap beginning today at the Friends of the Carson City Library's Bargain Blast Book Bonanza.

All adult hardcover books will be 50 cents each and paperbacks will be 25 cents. The sale will be at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop Street, today, Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come browse our large selection of used children's books from the St Teresa of Avila Catholic School library. Fiction & non-fiction, classics & Scholastic favorites, and lots more! Some "grown up" books too. Most books 25 cents or less! ALL proceeds to benefit the St Teresa school library. LOCATION: Porch of Westwall Militaria, 412 N Curry St, Carson City; TIME: Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm.

(Sandie La Nae Presents An) Artist Faire
March 23, 2013 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
1811. N. Carson Street
Carson City Nevada
Evergreen Gene's Inc.

Some of the Artists:
Author - Sandie La Nae - Stone Properity & Paranormal Books
Intuitive Reader - Betty Franklin
Photographer - Robin Travis
Author - Richard Salva - of Yoga Instruction & Past Lives Books
" Marilyn's Creations" - Modern Syle Stained Glass Jewelry
Sew-N-Sew Alterations & Costumes - Kath'lene Rakow
"Carson City Pottery" - Robin Levene Mcgregor

The Friends of the Carson City Library will have their Harvest Book Sale at the Library Thursday, Sept. 21 from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday, Sept. 22 from 10 am to 4pm. All books for sale are newly donated. We have a large assortment of fiction and nonfiction, adult and children's books, hardcovers and paperbacks. There will be a preview sale for members of the Friends on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Nonmmembers can join at the door. All proceeds benefit the Carson City Library. Call 775-882-5458 for more information.

The Friends of the Carson City Library are having their annual Bargain Book Sale Friday and Saturday, August 10th and 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Sale will be held at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop Street. All hardcover books will be priced at $1.00, paperbacks at 2 for $1.00 and children's books at 4 for $1.00. Also for sale will be videos and records at 10 for $1.00. There will be a preview sale Thursday, August 9th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for members of the Friends of the Library. If you're not a member yet you can join at the door.

EyeC Books is sponsoring a book drive to benefit Silver Springs families and children. This event has two purposes. The first purpose is to distribute books to families and children. The second purpose is to collect books to continue this effort.

EyeC Books has distributed many books to familes and children. Please visit the website at www.eyecbooks.com.

The Friends of the Library are having a book sale to celebrate National Library Week. The sale will be at the Carson City Library. The sale will feature adult fiction and nonfiction, children's books, videos and a special donation of science fiction. The event runs Friday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Friends of the Library are having a book sale to celebrate National Library Week. The sale will be at the Carson City Library. The sale will feature adult fiction and nonfiction, children's books, videos and a special donation of science fiction. The event runs Friday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.