State Library & Archives
Carson City Library hosts first Bionics Camp in February
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 1:31pmReimagining learning, the Carson City Library is bringing robotics technology and engineering to Carson City middle school students starting in February.
Nevada Humanities Announces Nature-Themed Books for 2021 Nevada Reads Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 1:01pmNevada Humanities has announced the book selections for its statewide 2021 Nevada Reads program. Nevada Reads will feature two memoirs — Miracle Country: A Memoir by Kendra Atleework, and World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.
Democratic tele-luncheon to brainstorm the Carson City Library's future
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 12:16amAt last Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon, Carson City Library Director Tod Colegrove gave attendees a cook's tour of how things work behind the scenes at the city's public library.
Carson City library director to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 1:22amCarson City Library Director Tod Colegrove, PhD, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. His presentation will provide a virtual tour of the library's facilities, features, courses and programs, with special emphasis upon how the the ongoing pandemic has affected hours and availability.
Carson City Library receives grant to bring bionics learning to middle school students in 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 10:04amReimagining learning, the Carson City Library is bringing robotics technology and engineering to Carson City middle school students in 2021. Utilizing analog and digital learning, students will build components of a bionic fish, elephant, and chameleon over the 3-day Bionics Camps designed to encourage STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related career exploration and development.
Carson City Library looking for Bionics Camp interns
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 2:00pmThe Carson City Library is hiring three interns to assist with a series of three-day Bionics Camps to be held in 2021. Carson City high school students who are interested in assisting with Bionics Camps are encouraged to apply by Nov. 22.
Nevada to receive $13.8 million workforce development grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 9:05amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation is the recipient of a nearly $14 million federal grant to support short-term job training programs to help prepare unemployed and underemployed individuals for in-demand occupations in Nevada, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday.
Carson City Library hosts virtual author visit with Jessica Bruder
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 12:02pmJoin 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."
Virtual Sewing Workshop: Face Masks
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 3:29pmOffered through the Carson City Library for ages 10-plus, join us virtually via Zoom. Registration is required at the following: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6720163
Join Patchwork Giraffe virtually to learn how to sew a face mask. This class does require you to have access to a sewing machine at home.
Carson City Library receives Spotlight Award for Exceptional Workforce Development in Google project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 11:39amCarson City Library was recognized with a Spotlight Award for their successful implementation of Job Seeking with Google, a workshop series offered last fall in collaboration with JOIN Inc.
Nevada Humanities Announces Book Selections for 2020 Nevada Reads Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 4:00pmNevada Humanities has announced the book selections for its statewide 2020 Nevada Reads program. Nevada Reads is a statewide book club that invites Nevadans to read selected works of literature and then come together in their communities to share ideas and perceptions inspired by the books they have read.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 7:35pmSunshine ahead for Monday, Nov. 18 around the capital city before valley showers and light Sierra snow settles into the region late Tuesday. Activities and events the first day of the work week include a kindergarten open house at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School, a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion with the capital city's new library director, art events and more.
New library director to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 1:24pmFeatured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Tod Colegrove, who recently took the reins as Carson City Library Director, replacing Sena Loyd who resigned in February to take a job in the private sector. He holds a doctorate and masters degree in physics, and a masters of library and information science with concentration in competitive intelligence and knowledge management.
Nevada Commission for Women unveils historic license plate honoring 100 years of women's suffrage
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 5:17pmThe Nevada Commission for Women unveiled a limited edition license plate celebrating women’s suffrage as a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote.
The plate itself is historic to Nevada, as it was the first assembly bill, Assembly Bill 499, to be backed by only women. Bills need a majority vote to pass any legislation, and this session was the first session any state in the country saw a legislature with a female-led majority.
New Carson City Library director aims to start conversation about library's direction
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 1:30pmCarson City Library’s new director Tod Colegrove visits with residents and local officials during a meet and greet event at the library, on Friday, Oct. 11. Colegrove, who started Oct. 2, said Carson City is leading the way as libraries across the country are “figuring out what it means to be a library in the 21st century. They’re having a real impact on learning and discovery. I want to learn what Carson City wants done. The direction of the library needs to be a conversation.”
Nevada State Librarian Tod Colegrove named new Carson City Library director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 2:57pmNevada State Librarian Tod Colegrove will take over as director of the Carson City Library next week. “The Carson City Library is leading the nation in many ways,” he said. “I’m not prone to hyperbole, but that is the reality of the situation.”
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Sept. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 5:12pmHeading into Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, events around the capital city region include a morning hike at Lake Tahoe, a Healthy Communities meeting in Virginia City, a cross-country convoy of vintage military vehicles that will make a stopover at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, activities at the Carson City Library, book author presentations at the Nevada State Library and Archives and the Brewery Arts Center, food trucks at Mills Park and more. Enjoy the day.
Nearly 100 Literary Luminaries to participate in Saturday's Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 1:31pmOn Saturday, Sept. 14 Nevada Humanities will hold its sixth annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl in Reno celebrating this year’s theme “Unabridged.”
The Literary Crawl is the premier literary event in northern Nevada that will feature an exploratory day of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, and workshops.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Sept. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 10:32pmMoving into Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, there's another chance for thunderstorms headed our way and then a bit of a cool down going into the weekend. Looking around the capital city Thursday there's a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, auditions for V&T Railway's Polar Express, art showings, a host of activities at the Carson City Library, a Muscle Powered morning hike and more.
Paul Laxalt U.S. Senatorial papers now open, available for research
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 3:14pmRENO — How was one conservative Republican U. S. Senator from Nevada, which is comprised mostly of public lands, able to work with a majority Democratic Congress to get things done?
Carson City Library partners with JOIN, Inc. to offer 'Job Seeking With Google' workshops
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 9:50amCarson City Library announced Tuesday that it has been selected by the American Library Association and Public Library Association to receive funding to empower Carson City job seekers with digital skills using Grow With Google and a partnership with JOIN Inc.
Literary Enthusiasts of All Ages Hit the Streets of Reno for the Sixth Annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 11:39amRENO, Nev. – “Unabridged,” the sixth annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl, will take place Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Reno, featuring an exploratory day of over 40 fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, and workshops.
Public Meeting for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 1:47pmNotice is Hereby given that the City of Carson City will conduct a public hearing on September 12, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Community Development Conference Room A, 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV 8970 in order to discuss potential applications for funding under the next fiscal year’s (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021) State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to solicit additional citizen input on possible activities to be included in an application.
Nevada Humanities Welcomes Willy Vlautin to Carson City on 'Nevada Reads Tour'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 10:34amNevada Humanities will welcome author Willy Vlautin at a series of events throughout northern Nevada during the month of September. Mr. Vlautin is the author of Don’t Skip Out On Me, a 2019 pick for Nevada Reads—a statewide, public book club offered by Nevada Humanities. Nevada Reads invites Nevadans to read selected works of literature and to come together in their communities to share ideas and perceptions inspired by the book club selections.
Finalists to be interviewed for Carson City library director position
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 9:47amThe finalists for the director of the Carson City Library position will be interviewed during a board meeting Friday evening, with a portion dedicated to questions from the public.
Nevada librarians catalog virtual reality content for worldwide access
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 4:56pmCARSON CITY — Librarians from two states — joined by volunteers across the country — spent the day Thursday cataloging virtual reality en masse as part of the XRCatalog Hack-a-thon.
Nevada participants gathered at the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records in Carson City to input the first virtual reality content into WorldCat OCLC, the world’s largest library catalog.
Nevada Letters About Literature student competition winners named; advance to national competition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 11:16amNevada Humanities has announced the winners of the statewide Letters About Literature program. 243 students from Nevada submitted entries to the national competition at the Library of Congress, and nine Nevada students placed in the top three of their respective judging categories and will be honored in a ceremony in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. The first place winners in each category will represent Nevada at the national competition in Washington, D.C.
Nevada librarians unite in Carson City to ask Legislature for statewide funding
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 2:40pmLibrarians and library supporters gathered Wednesday at the Nevada Legislature in Carson City to promote the programs instituted with last session’s dollars and advocate for continued funding.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, April 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 5:47amHello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, April 9, 2018. Today will be a mixed bag weather wise, featuring showers, gusty conditions, sunshine and much cooler temperatures. In other words, it looks and feels a lot like spring. Meanwhile, we've got a full plate of activities around town. Read on for more.
Nevada libraries accelerate workforce programs
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 6:19amDeciding what to do with the rest of your life can be daunting. Walking into a library isn’t. That’s the premise behind a new initiative, “Libraries Equal Education,” where Nevada libraries are harnessing resources to help people match with suitable career paths.