February at the Library

Stay warm this winter by exploring the Churchill County Library’s free programs, books, and online resources. Whether you're looking for activities for children, opportunities to learn, or time to unwind, the library has something for everyone. Note that the library will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day.

All programming is free and open to the public. Here’s a look at February’s events:

For Children

• 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: Help your little ones reach the goal of reading 1,000 books before starting school. Children are recognized for every 100 books read. Sign up anytime at bit.ly/CCL1000BBK.
• Reading with Rover: Join the library on February 13 at 3:30 p.m. to practice reading with the best listeners—therapy dogs! Participants can keep the book they read. This program is geared toward ages 6-11 but open to all.
• STEAM Fridays: Every Friday at 1:30 p.m., kids can explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun, hands-on activities. Designed for ages 5-11, but all are welcome.
• Storytime with Miss J: Weekly storytime sessions happen on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Miss J reads picture books and offers crafts to complement the stories. Geared toward ages 3-5, but all children are welcome.
• Elementary Book Club: Kids in grades 3-5 can join the book club on February 28 at 2 p.m. in the Library Annex. Reserve your spot at bit.ly/CCLElementaryBookClub.

For Adults

• Senator Rosen’s Office Hours: A representative from Senator Rosen’s office will be available on February 13 at 1 p.m. to hear community concerns.
• Crafting for Grownups: Join the library on February 13 at 4 p.m. to create “Swedish hearts.”
• Adult BYOB(ook) Club: Share what you’re reading or recently read on February 27 at 4 p.m.
• Spice Club: February’s featured spice is cloud forest cardamom.

For All Ages

• Tech Demos: Every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., explore new technology like virtual reality, drones, stop-motion animation, and 3D printing. Participants under 18 need a parent-signed permission form, and patrons 10 and up can try VR. Sign up at bit.ly/CCLTechDemos.
• Game Night: Bring your family or join solo on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. for board games supplied by the library, or bring your own.

Other Library Services

• Free desktop computer access, with printing and photocopying available for a small fee.
• Online resources include Rosetta Stone, World Book, Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy. These tools let you learn a new language, explore educational content, or download movies, audiobooks, and music.

Library Hours

The Churchill County Library is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays and major holidays.

Visit the library at 553 South Maine Street, Fallon, or call (775) 423-7581 for more information. Programming is subject to change, so check www.churchillcountylibrary.org for updates.