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...
Library pedals past walls

Library pedals past walls

Carson City Library will soon be pedaling its services all over town. “This is a way we can get out to special events and provide more resources,” said Natalie Wood, creative learning manager for the Carson City Library. “It’s a library beyond our walls.” The...
Browsers Corner Book Store celebrates second anniversary

Browsers Corner Book Store celebrates second anniversary

When Julie Giese moved back to her hometown seven years ago after 35 years away, she realized much had changed. “There were so many new faces,” she said. And while the Carson City Library was no longer on main street where she visited as a girl, she saw it still...