Summer Reading Program

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Education is pleased to announce a READ Nevada summer reading partnership with Renaissance, the Nevada State Library, and local public libraries.

Congrats, Carson kids, you've just about survived the first week of school. Families can celebrate with a concert in Minden Park that will be filled with the music of Credence Clearwater Survival. Adults will enjoy an outdoor concert at Living the Good Life with Mo'z Motley Blues Band - just make sure to wish the proprietress a happy birthday. Fallon might be a few miles away, but their Cantaloupe Festival, Carnival, and Country Fair is sure to make up for the drive with delicious offerings and a fun country tribute concert.

strong>FRIDAY:

I’m really hoping for rain. Unfortunately, rain brings thunder and lightning with it, and we are already suffering the effects of lightning. Thanks and praises to the men and women fighting the fire in Voltaire Canyon and for all of your hard work keeping those neighborhoods safe. Smoke may be bad around the valley, so find something indoors to enjoy: our plethora of art exhibits and galleries offer up something beautiful. Hit the road with Smokey and the Bandit at Galaxy Theater. If you have an interest in the digital arts, the Wired Wednesday group meets tonight at Paradise Salon. On the agenda is a discussion of their upcoming short film competition and a recap of last week’s Jukebox International Film Festival.

WEDNESDAY:

What to do on a Wednesday? If you travel down this list, you’ll find the new Wheeled Food Wednesdays at the Brewery Arts Center featuring a line-up of local food trucks and family fun. Jazz and Beyond brings you a free outdoor concert with Lake Effect in the Comma Coffee Courtyard. Chris Bayer transforms into Major Ormsby at Dangberg Home Historic Ranch’s Chautauqua tonight. Get on the Highway to the Danger Zone and it will take you to Top Gun on the big screen at Galaxy Theaters.

Summer weekends make me wish I had a clone. With all the hustle and bustle in town, there is just no way to do and see it all. Start the day at the Silver Dollar Car Classic and you can get your fill of shiny chrome and breakfast, too; the Kiwanis will be serving up pancakes until 10:30 a.m. The Downtown Carson City Wine Walk has been infiltrated by the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival. Several of the stops will be hosting musicians, in addition to vino.

Today’s the day. Archie, the Reno Aces mascot, has been entrusted to once again oversee the grand opening of the Carson City Fair at Fuji Park. The soft opening of the accompanying carnival begins at 6 p.m. with one dollar rides. It’s Miss Scarlet with the lead pipe in the Observatory as the Carson City Library hosts a super-sized game of Clue for teens. Families will enjoy Beauty and the Beast, complete with a craft, if they sign up for the Library’s movie night. See what Teddy Roosevelt has to say at Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park during tonight’s Chautauqua.

Join the Carson City Library this summer with our Summer Learning Challenge this Saturday, June 10, 2017 through August 4, 2017. Our Summer Learning Challenge encourages and rewards readers of all ages while also providing fun educational programs and special events.

The safest street party in Carson City, the 2017 Cops and Kids Open House, is this Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.

Celebrate the end of the Summer Learning Program with crafts, activities, and our Grand Prize Raffle Drawing!

ALL AGES:Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Join Nevada Bugs and Butterflies to learn about local insects with pinned insect collections, live native insects, and more!

ALL AGES: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Supplies are limited; register in advance on our website’s calendar (http://www.carsoncitylibrary.org/about/news/calendar-of-events) to reserve your spot!

This spectacular show will thrill audiences with impressive science experiments performed in our Digitorium by Mad Scientists. The event includes foggy dry ice storms and demonstrates how giant beach balls can float in air. Prepare to be amazed by sizzling, shivering scissors and special bubbly showers!

ALL AGES: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Calling all teens! Stop by to try your hand at computer science and programming for an hour.

TEENS ONLY

Calling all teens! Stop by to try your hand at computer science and programming for an hour.

TEENS ONLY

Game On! Join us as we play Scrabble in the Digitorium, but this time it will be jumbo-sized!

ALL AGES: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Supplies are limited; register in advance on our website’s calendar (http://www.carsoncitylibrary.org/about/news/calendar-of-events) to reserve your spot!

Game On! Join us as we play Chutes and Ladders in the Digitorium, but this time it will be jumbo-sized!

ALL AGES: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Supplies are limited; register in advance on our website’s calendar (http://www.carsoncitylibrary.org/about/news/calendar-of-events) to reserve your spot!

Make a craft, and watch a movie in our Digitorium.

ALL AGES: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Supplies are limited; register in advance on our website’s calendar (http://www.carsoncitylibrary.org/about/news/calendar-of-events) to reserve your spot!

Make a craft, and watch a movie in our Digitorium.

ALL AGES: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Supplies are limited; register in advance on our website’s calendar (http://www.carsoncitylibrary.org/about/news/calendar-of-events) to reserve your spot!

Make a craft, and watch a movie in our Digitorium.

ALL AGES: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Supplies are limited; register in advance on our website’s calendar (http://www.carsoncitylibrary.org/about/news/calendar-of-events) to reserve your spot!

Game On! Join us as we play Clue in the Digitorium, but this time it will be jumbo-sized!

TEENS ONLY

Game On! Join us as we solve a series of puzzles using hints and clues to escape the Digitorium.

TEENS ONLY

Join us as we inspire learning through STEAM education! All supplies will be provided.

June 21st: Patchwork Giraffe

July 5th: Mini Catapults

July 19th: Patchwork Giraffe

August 2nd:Goo

ALL AGES: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Supplies are limited; register in advance on our website’s calendar (http://www.carsoncitylibrary.org/about/news/calendar-of-events) to reserve your spot!

Let’s make a craft together! Express your creativity, and don’t be afraid to get messy. All supplies will be provided.

June 13th: DIY Cat Toys to be donated to the NV Humane Society in Carson City

June 27th: Paper Bag Commnunity

July 11th: Recycled Cardboard Sculptures

July 25th: Playdough Stamps

ELEMENTARY: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Supplies are limited; register in advance on our website’s calendar (http://www.carsoncitylibrary.org/about/news/calendar-of-events) to reserve your spot!

Join us for an hour of gentle yoga in our Digitorium. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water (we will have some mats available).

ALL AGES: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

Kick off the Summer Learning Program with fun activities and crafts from different countries around the world. Visit our Signup Table to register for the Summer Learning Program and pick up your Game Card or Reading Log.

ALL AGES: Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

When the Carson City School District learned it would receive funding through a competitive grant program authorized by Nevada’s Read by Grade 3 Act, it came up with an innovative summer reading program to help its English Language Learner population. Results from the 16-day program were overwhelmingly positive.

Let’s go to the Fair, Carson City. Mills Park is hopping with activity: a carnival, car show, exhibits, music, and a return of the Rendezvous. If you have kids, don’t miss this month’s Young Eagle Flights at the Carson Airport, just make sure to sign up by 8 a.m. Start your day at the Third and Curry Farmers Market, and don’t forget to make your artistic mark on a handcrafted bowl for the Empty Bowls event. Read on for all of your weekend options.

SATURDAY:

Carson City revelers can ring in the New Year in the grand style of the Big Apple during the annual New York New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball 6-10 p.m. Dec. 31.

Partygoers will celebrate with the East Coast as the ball drops on Times Square at 9 p.m. Pacific Standard Time as part of the celebration, which benefits Carson City Library.

The Friends of Carson City Library are hosting their annual New York New Year’ s Eve Party on Thursday, December 31 at 6 pm in the Carson Plaza Event Center on 9th St. across from the Plaza Hotel.

The party begins at 6 pm and lasts until 10 pm with a no host cocktail party starting at 5 pm and the celebration of the New Year at 9 pm with a balloon drop and a champagne toast from the Mayor.

The Adult Services staff at the Carson City Library extends a huge “THANK YOU” to the individuals and organizations who donated prizes to the Adult Summer Reading program, “Escape the Ordinary”.
Appreciation goes out to
• Carson City Visitors Bureau
• Friends of Library Browsers Corner Book Store
• Nevada Appeal
• Nevada Museum of Art
• Nevada Photo Source
• Nevada State Museum
• Nevada State Parks
• Nevada State Railroad Museum
• V & T Railroad

How does a picnic sound? Head to the Capitol Grounds for an afternoon of music beginning with the Champagne Singers at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Reno Video Game Symphony. Bring a chair or blanket, something to snack on, and your friends and family. The Carson City Library is wrapping up its adult summer reading program with a special presentation by adventurer, photographer, cyclist Rick Gunn. Like, did you totally know that Clueless is playing at the Galaxy Theater tonight? Miss out on that? As if.

SUNDAY: Jazz and Beyond

• Hot August Nights in Reno and Sparks
• Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am; $10)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)