Staff Report
Special Events
The Summer Reading Program runs through July 31, which is the final day for logbooks. Paper reading logs are available at the library, or you can track your reading in Beanstack. Each time you visit the library with more books on your log, you get a new brag tag and a free book to keep.
Additional Summer Reading Program activities this month include:
- Reading with Rover on July 11 at 3:30 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 July 11 at 1 p.m. for “office hours.” Stop by and let the Senator’s staff know what is on your mind.
Elementary Book Club meets July 26 at 3:30 p.m. in the Library Annex at 3 p.m. for those in third through fifth grades. 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 suggest book titles. 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.
Spice Club features a different fair-trade spice for the community to try. Tag the library on social media to share your culinary creations. July’s spice is anise.
Wednesdays
Children’s story time 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. It is geared toward children ages three to five, but all kids are welcome to participate.
Family board game night is at 4:30 p.m. Come with the whole family to enjoy board games supplied by the library…or bring your own to play together.
Thursdays
Children’s story time is at 10 and 11 a.m., except for July 4.
Fridays
STEAM sessions are at 1:30 p.m. Choose from science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities that vary from week to week. The sessions are geared toward kids ages six through 11, but all are welcome.
Other services at the library
Desktop computers are available for public use free of charge. If you need help using a computer, make an appointment with library staff to set aside time, as staff are not always available.
Printing and photocopy services are available for a small printing fee.
Online learning services include Mango, Creativebug, World Book, Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy. Use them to learn a new language, explore crafts, study the planet, or download audiobooks, movies, music, and more.
As always, the library does not charge overdue fines.
Hours of operation
The library's hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays.
Call 775-423-7581 for more information on any of the above activities. The Churchill County Library is located at 553 South Maine Street in Fallon. Programming is subject to change; keep current on the library website, www.churchillcountylibrary.org.
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