Staff Report
The Churchill County Library is back open with new hours of operation! Starting June 12, the library will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Summer programming is back at the Churchill County Library for June and July. Enjoy a variety of free events and programming. Please note that the library will be closed on June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday and on July 4 to observe Independence Day.
Special Events
Summer Reading Program kicked off June 1 with the touch-a-truck event in the north lot thanks to the donation of time and trucks from the Fallon Police Department, Churchill County Sheriff’s Office, the Nevada Donor Network, and NAS Fallon.
The last day to log reading activities is July 31 with a grand prize drawing on August 2. Paper reading logs are available at the library, or you can track your reading in Beanstack, an online app you can use on your phone or computer.
Additional Summer Reading Program activities include:
- The Nevada Department of Wildlife will make a presentation on June 25 at 2 p.m.
- Reading with Rover on June 13 and July 11 at 3:30 p.m.
- Presentation by local 4-H kids on July 16 at 2 p.m.
- The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival performers present a showcase on July 30 at 2 p.m.
Senator Rosen’s office representative will be at the library on June 13 and July 11 at 1 p.m. for “office hours.” Stop by and let the Senator’s staff know what is on your mind.
Book discussion group for adults continues on June 27 and July 25 at 6 p.m. in the library annex. Light refreshments served.
Elementary Book Club meets June 28 and July 26 at 3:30 p.m. in the Library Annex at 3 p.m. for those in grades 3 through 5. Reserve your book to take home at bit.ly/CCLElementaryBookClub
Ongoing Programs
“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read books before entering school. Library staff offer reading suggestions. Recognition is given for every 100 books read on the way to 1,000. Sign-ups are accepted at any time at bit.ly/CCL1000BBK.
Tuesdays
Knitting Club meets at 10 a.m. on June 18 and 25 and July 2, 16, 23 and 30 and welcomes novice and advanced knitters. Members are willing to offer advice, tips, and encouragement on your project.
Wednesdays
Children’s story time (except for the June 19 holiday) at 11 a.m. Each week’s story time will feature the same content. Children’s Librarian Miss J reads picture books to children and offers a craft to accompany most stories. Geared to children ages 3-5, but all kids are welcome to participate.
Thursdays
Children’s story time is at 10 and 11 a.m., except for July 4. Knitting Club meets again at 4 p.m.
Fridays
STEAM sessions at 1:30 p.m. Choose from science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities that vary weekly. Geared to kids ages 5 through 12, but all are welcome.
Hours of operation
The library's hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and it is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays.
Call 775-423-7581 for more information on any of the activities above. The Churchill County Library is located at 553 South Maine Street in Fallon. Programming is subject to change, so keep current on the library website: www.churchillcountylibrary.org.
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