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Virtual Library Program

Carson City Library Presents Virtual Program: Hour of Code

Cartoon monsters and creatures bordering text reading "Hour of Code"
Event Date: 
July 2, 2021 - 4:00pm

For ages 10-14, join us virtually via Zoom. Do you enjoy coding? Then join us for one hour of computer programming each month! No prior experience needed. This month, join Alex and Lonnie as they learn about coding by creating fun, interactive pictures. Learn about sequence, loops, events, and actions as you create wild creatures in this exciting adventure!

Carson City Library Presents Virtual Program: Project WILD Animal Adaptations

Bird peeking out of rock with text reading "Project wild: Animal Adaptations"
Event Date: 
June 30, 2021 - 4:00pm

For middle school students: Learn how animals inherit traits and became so well adapted to living in Nevada with Project WILD! Register by visiting https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7561876

Registration is required. This program is part of the Carson City Library's 2021 Summer Learning Challenge; Tails & Tales, and participants can earn a Grand Prize Raffle ticket for participating. Sign up for our Summer Learning Challenge, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime

Child reading on the beach with a turtle
Event Date: 
June 3, 2021 - 10:30am

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 here to receive a Zoom link for this program: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7534639

Carson City Library Offers Video Tutorials for Computer and Software Basics

Graphic featuring computer, google logo and logos of softwares canva, Microsoft.
Event Date: 
May 25, 2021 - 8:00am

For high school students and ages 18+, join us virtually via YouTube.

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Virtual Storytime

Three children reading beanstalk with sun and reading book with kidney bean
Event Date: 
May 6, 2021 - 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 here to receive a Zoom link for this program. https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7534635

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Girls Who Code

10 girls with text reading "girls who code"
Event Date: 
May 8, 2021 - 11:00am

For upper elementary school ages, grades 3-5.

Join us virtually via Zoom. To register, visit: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7533715

Join us for Girls Who Code! Gain future job skills, promote STEM interest, foster camaraderie and inspire confidence, all while learning the basics of coding! Registration is required. Zoom invites will be sent out prior to the program.

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Science Storytime

Three children playing with glue and sticks with text reading science storytime
Event Date: 
April 29, 2021 - 4:00pm

For grades K-3: Join us for monthly Science Storytimes! We'll read a science-themed book, and do experiements while we read!

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Earth Day with Talewise

Graphic featuring a cartoon Earth, clouds and text reading Earth Day w/ Talewise
Event Date: 
April 22, 2021 - 6:00pm

For elementary school ages and families, join us virtually via Zoom. To register, visit https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7282938

In honor of Earth Day, Talewise presents Revenge of the Toxic Robot! Join us for a 45 minute virtual performance:

When the town’s park is suddenly gated and locked, a group of friends decides to investigate. Their adventure leads them deep into the woods, where they are chased away by an eccentric robot powered by toxic sludge!

Find out what happens by attending our live virtual event! Registration is required.

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime

Bird eye's view of green land with text reading Family Storytime
Event Date: 
April 22, 2021 - 11:30am

For PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families. To register, visit https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7534634

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. In honor of Earth Day, we’ll be reading about the how the land around us is affected by humans, animals and weather, and getting familiar with GLOBE Observer’s Land Cover community science project. We'll also do a fun recycling craft! If you'd like to follow along at home, you'll just need four jars, a marker, paper and/or the template listed below under Attachments.

Carson City Library hosts Family Storytime

Green leaves in the background with blue text reading family story time
Event Date: 
April 8, 2021 - 11:30am

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. In honor of Arbor Day, we’ll be reading about the importance of trees, making our own trees, and getting familiar with GLOBE Observer’s Tree Observer community science project.

If you'd like to follow along with the craft at home, you'll just need a clothespin or craft roll, paper and scissors.

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime

two lady bugs on a lead with family story time text
Event Date: 
April 1, 2021 - 11:30am

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. We're celebrating Community Science Month all through April, starting with this storytime about bugs!

Carson City Library Offers Video Tutorials for Computer and Software Basics

Graphic featuring computer, google logo and logos of softwares canva, Microsoft.
Event Date: 
March 23, 2021 (All day)

For high school students and adults, join us virtually via YouTube. Watch our pre-recorded virtual class: Windows 10 for Beginners. This class is designed to be done at your own pace and at a time that's most convenient for you!

Here is a list of our pre-recorded virtual computer classes:

Computers for Beginners
Google Apps for Beginners
Microsoft Office for Beginners
Canva for Beginners

Subscribe to the library's YouTube channel to be notified of new computer classes.

https://www.youtube.com/c/carsoncitylibrarypage

Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Girls Who Code

20 different girls with differing backgrounds and a cartoon girl with thought
Event Date: 
April 10, 2021 - 11:00am

For upper elementary school ages, grades 3-5.

Join us virtually via Zoom, to register visit: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7533714

Join us for Girls Who Code! Gain future job skills, promote STEM interest, foster camaraderie and inspire confidence, all while learning the basics of coding! Registration is required. Zoom invites will be sent out prior to the program.

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Science Storytime

Three kids gluing spheres to sticks
Event Date: 
March 25, 2021 - 4:00pm

For grades K-3: Join us for monthly Science Storytimes! We'll read a science-themed book, and do experiments while we read!

This program will be held via Facebook Live. Register below to be notified when the program starts.

Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Girls Who Code

20 different girls with differing backgrounds and a cartoon girl with thought
Event Date: 
March 13, 2021 - 11:00am

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

For upper elementary school ages, grades 3-5.

Registration is required. Zoom invites will be sent out prior to the program.

To register and receive the zoom link for this event, visit https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7270092

Carson City Library hosts Virtual Family Reading program Saturdays through March

Five book covers with Carson City Library and NNLC Logo
Event Date: 
March 6, 2021 - 12:00pm

In honor of Read Across America, the Carson City Library will be releasing literacy and activity videos every Saturday in March and first week of April for our virtual Family Reading Program series. Go here to register for the first video.

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime

5 children reading a giant book with a bean and stalks with green background.
Event Date: 
March 4, 2021 - 11:30am

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: Family Storytime

Three children readings books in a snowy tree.
Event Date: 
February 18, 2021 - 11:30am

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. This week, we'll be celebrating the landing of Mars Rover Perseverance! We'll read about Mars and make a planet mask.

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime

Three children readings books in a snowy tree.
Event Date: 
February 11, 2021 - 11:30am

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: Hour Of Code

Event Date: 
February 5, 2021 - 4:00pm

For ages 10-14, join us virtually via Zoom. Do you enjoy coding? Then join us for one hour of computer programming each month! No prior experience needed. This month, write code to help a monkey astronaut catch bananas in space! Go here to register.

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime

Event Date: 
February 4, 2021 - 11:30am

For PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families: Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. This week, we'll read about, and make, bears! There are two delicious versions of this edible craft; here are the supplies you need: 1. bread, banana, nut butter, butter knife and chocolate chips or raisins; 2. graham cracker, large and small marshmallows, frosting, knife, scissors and chocolate chips or raisins.

Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Art Night Out

Balls of colorful yarn.
Event Date: 
January 26, 2021 - 6:00pm

Join us once a month to relax through art! Every month we will explore a different technique to use art to help de-stress. For the month of January, we will be making handwoven potholders. Registration is required. Zoom link will be sent out morning of the program.

Carson City Library Offers Video Tutorials for Computer and Software Basics

Graphic featuring computer, google logo and logos of softwares canva, Microsoft.
Event Date: 
January 29, 2021 - 8:00am

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.

Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/carsoncitylibrarypage

Upcoming Topics include:

Microsoft Office for Beginners
Google Applications Tutorials
Canva for Beginners

Contact creativelearning@carsoncitylibrary.org with any questions.

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime

Three children readings books in a snowy tree.
Event Date: 
January 28, 2021 - 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 here to receive a Zoom link for this program: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7256556

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime

Three children in trees, reading colorful books
Event Date: 
January 14, 2021 - 11:30am

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

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. This week, we'll be reading about dogs, and making our own dog craft! If you'd like to follow along with the craft at home, you'll need a paper plate (any size), paper, markers, glue and scissors.

Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.

https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7256554

Carson City Library Offers Video Tutorials for Computer and Software Basics

Graphic featuring computer, google logo and logos of softwares canva, Microsoft.
Event Date: 
January 22, 2021 - 12:00pm

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 Virtual Program: Family Story Time

Three kids sitting in a snowy tree, reading brightly colored books
Event Date: 
January 14, 2021 - 11:30am

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. For PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families.
To register, go here.

Carson City Library Offers Video Tutorials for Computer and Software Basics

Graphic featuring computer, google logo and logos of softwares canva, Microsoft.
Event Date: 
December 8, 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 Virtual Program: Girls Who Code

Twenty girls with alternating backgrounds and title "girls who code"
Event Date: 
December 12, 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!

Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Makers Club

Graphic of electric guitars in five different colors with text "Makers Club"
Event Date: 
November 20, 2020 - 4:00pm

For elementary school ages, join us virtually via Zoom.

To register, visit https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6598988

Do you like to make and create? Join us for fun STEAM activities each month! This month learn how to build a rubber band guitar! We'll talk about frequency, pitch, and music as a whole.

Supplies Needed:

At least 4 rubber bands
Glue
Packing tape
Empty tissue box
Scissors
Two large craft sticks
Empty paper towel tube

Registration is required.

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