Rock on with the library’s learning challenge

Rock on with the library’s learning challenge

The Carson City Library will kick off its “Libraries Rock” Summer Learning Challenge on Sunday with a food truck, yoga and other family-friendly activities. The challenge includes age-appropriate assignments for participants from birth to old age, with raffle prizes...
Library traces steps to national recognition

Library traces steps to national recognition

While Carson City Library staff members are celebrating being a finalist for the nation’s most prestigious library award, they are also taking note of how they got here. “We’ve been preparing for this moment over the last decade,” said Director Sena Loyd. “For the...
Library opens doors to new, more open and light space

Library opens doors to new, more open and light space

When Charity Dale walked into the Carson City Library on Friday, she was overwhelmed. “It’s so light. It’s so open. It’s set up so much better, it makes more sense,” she said. “Before it was so dingy, and now it’s clean and fresh. It’s so amazing, it gave me...
Carson City babies to receive new books

Carson City babies to receive new books

Almost immediately after giving birth to her son, Javon, five months ago, Kim Thomas introduced him to one of her favorite hobbies. “We read together all the time,” she said. “I like the bonding experience, and I like the exposure to early literacy.” Her library grew...