Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

October @ the library!

Free computer instruction is available @ the library. COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). The GENEALOGY CLASS meets every Tuesday at 2pm. Genealogy guidance & help using Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest.com are provided. No sign-up is necessary. Please call library prior to attending to confirm class time.

Tumbleweed Tales Poetry group will meet Saturday, October 1, @ 10am. All ages welcome, bring original poetry or old favorites to share.

Shakespeare Roundtable meets to read, discuss, & enjoy Shakespeare every Tuesday, 4-5:30pm. All are invited to attend. For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

Family Craft Day will be held on Saturday, October 8, at 11am (please note new time). Bring the kids and come make a free, fun “Harvest Greeting Sign” craft.

For all who like to knit and/or crochet, the KNIT WITS meet every Wednesday, 1pm @ the library. Bring your current project and come join others who love yarn crafting. Free fun for all ages.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, October 15, 1-4pm. Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

The Favorite Authors Book Club will meet Tuesday, October 18, at 1:30pm. This month’s authors are those who write for both adults and kids (like James Patterson, Ann Brashares, etc.). Read anything by any of these authors then come enjoy a lively discussion. New members always welcome, so bring a friend. For more information, call the library.

Teen Night will be held on Friday, October 21, sponsored by the Library in cooperation with the Nye Communities Coalition and St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Come at 5:30-8:00pm, for free karaoke, Wii, Food, & Fun. For more information, please call 727-9970 or 537-1115. Open to middle-school through high-school age students.

Halloween Decorations will be available for purchase in mid-October. All proceeds go to the Library.

All library events are alcohol-, tobacco-, and drug-free.

Important Dates:
Friends of the Library Regular meeting, October 8, 10:15am.
The PCL Board Regular meeting, October 10, 10am.
Closed for Nevada Day, October 28.
Please call the library at 727-5930 for program details, or visit www.pahrumplibrary.com.
All dates subject to change. Additions may be made. 09/27/11

Friday, July 01, 2011

Summer Stuff to do


The Library seems quiet in the summer, when the warm weather encourages everyone to outdoor pursuits. But there's still plenty going on! So come into the cool, quiet library and enjoy all that YOUR library has to offer!

read or check-out a new book, newspaper, or magazine
check-out videos or DVDs to watch at home
work on a puzzle with like-minded puzzlers
sign-up to get a start on computers with our free class on Wednesdays @ 1pm (sign-up in the library prior to attending)
share your poetry or enjoy the poems of others at the Tumbleweed Tales Poetry Society
held every first Saturday @ 10am (July 2)
bring the kids to the Summer Reading Club"One World, Many Stories"
(call for details)

enjoy "The Bard" at the weekly Shakespeare Round Table, every Tuesday @ 4pm
come share your opinion at the Favorite Author Book Club
(every 3rd Tuesday @ 1:30pm) July's author: Andrew McCall Smith

work on your latest knit or crochet project with the Knit Wits, every Wednesday @ 1pm
tell your teens about our TCG Duel club (every Saturday @ 12pm)
and the Pahrump Anime Club (every 3rd Saturday @ 1pm)

jump into genealogy research with help from our free class on Tuesdays @ 2pm


All this @ your library, and all of it is FREE! Come on in, we'd love to see your smiling face!

Closed dates: July 4 for Independence Day & July 7 & 8 for Staff In-Service
www.pahrumplibrary.com

Saturday, April 30, 2011

What's happening @ the library in May?

Free computer instruction is available @ the library. COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). The GENEALOGY CLASS meets every Tuesday at 2pm. Genealogy guidance & help using Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest.com are provided. No sign-up is necessary. Please call library prior to attending to confirm class time.

Tumbleweed Tales Poetry group will meet Saturday, May 7, @ 10am. All ages welcome, bring original poetry or old favorites to share.

Get your tickets for the great Mother’s Day Raffle; drawing will be held May 6; need not be present to win. Beginning May 16, watch for tickets for the Father’s Day Raffle. Tickets available at the library.

Shakespeare Roundtable meets to read, discuss, & enjoy Shakespeare every Tuesday, 4-5:30pm. All are invited to attend. For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

For all who like to knit and/or crochet, the KNIT WITS meet every Wednesday, 1pm @ the library. Bring your current project and come join others who love yarn crafting. Free fun for all ages.

Family Craft Day will be held on May 14 @ 10am. Join Miss Brenda to make a cute Butterfly Bookmarker. Free fun for the whole family.

TCG (Trading Card Game) DUEL, for kids 11+, is held on Saturdays, 12-4:30. Meet others who love games such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh.

Teen Night will be held every 3rd Friday, sponsored by the Library, in cooperation with the Nye Communities Coalition and St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Come on Friday, May 20, 5:30-8:00pm, for free karaoke, Wii, Food, & Fun. For more information, please call 727-9970 or 537-1115. Open to middle-school through high-school age students.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, May 21, 1-4pm. Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

The Favorite Authors Book Club will meet Tuesday, May 17, at 1:30pm. This month’s author is Carolyn Hart. Read anything by this author then come enjoy a lively discussion. New members always welcome, so bring a friend. For more information, call the library.

Summer Reading Club will be held June 14th through July 19th. Sign-ups are now available. The theme is “One World, Many Stories” and T-shirt orders can be placed now. The Kick-Off Activity, for all ages, will be held Tuesday, June 14, as we welcome storyteller Jim Cogan. Regular sessions will commence on Tuesday, June 21, and continue as follows: ages 4-5 on Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am; ages 6-11 on Tuesdays, 1:00-2:15pm OR Wednesdays, 11:15am-12:30pm; ages 5th grade & up on Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30pm. For more information, call the Children’s Dept. at the Library.

All library events are alcohol-, tobacco-, and drug-free.

Important Dates:
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, May 14, at 10:15am.
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees special budget meeting Thursday, May 19, at 10am.
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Thursday, May 19, at 10:15am.
Library will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day.

Please call the library at 727-5930 for program details, or visit www.pahrumplibrary.com.
All dates subject to change. Additions may be made. 04/28/11

Friday, April 01, 2011

Events Calendar for April, 2011

PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY Free computer instruction is available @ the library. COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). The GENEALOGY CLASS meets every Tuesday at 2pm. Genealogy guidance & help using Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest.com are provided. No sign-up is necessary. Please call library prior to attending to confirm class time. Tumbleweed Tales Poetry group will meet Saturday, April 2, @ 10am. All ages welcome, bring original poetry or old favorites to share. Get your tickets for the great Mother’s Day Raffle, beginning Monday, April 4. Drawing will be held May 6; need not be present to win. Tickets available at the library. Shakespeare Roundtable meets to read, discuss, & enjoy Shakespeare every Tuesday, 4-5:30pm. All are invited to attend. For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com. For all who like to knit and/or crochet, the KNIT WITS meet every Wednesday, 1pm @ the library. Bring your current project and come join others who love yarn crafting. Free fun for all ages. Family Craft Day will not be held in April. But there’s more fun to come in May. Free fun for the whole family. TCG (Trading Card Game) DUEL, for kids 11+, is held on Saturdays, 12-4:30. Meet others who love games such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh. Teen Night will be held every 3rd Friday, sponsored by the Library, in cooperation with the Nye Communities Coalition and St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Come on Friday, April 15, 5:30-8:00pm, for free karaoke, Wii, Food, & Fun. For more information, please call 727-9970 or 537-1115. Open to middle-school through high-school age students. The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, April 16, 1-4pm. Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10. The Favorite Authors Book Club will meet Tuesday, April 19, at 1:30pm. This month’s author is Laura Lippman. Read anything by this author then come enjoy a lively discussion. New members always welcome, so bring a friend. For more information, call the library. Winter Reading Program will be held February 16 through April 13. The theme is “Go Bananas for Books!” Sessions will be held: ages 2-3 on Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45am (parent or guardian must accompany child); ages 4-5 on Wednesdays, 11:00-11:45am; and ages 6-12 on Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm. For more information, call the Children’s Dept. at the Library. The 9th Annual Library Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 23, 10am. All ages welcome for free family fun and treats. All library events are alcohol-, tobacco-, and drug-free. Important Dates: Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, April 9, at 10:15am. Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, April 11, at 10am. Please call the library at 727-5930 for program details, or visit www.pahrumplibrary.com. All dates subject to change. Additions may be made. 04/01/11

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

December @ the Library

Free computer instruction is available @ the library. COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). BEYOND BASICS, for advanced beginners, will be offered Mondays, Oct. 11-Dec. 20 @ 1pm. This free, one-time class is for those already comfortable with mouse and keyboard, and who would like to find out what more they can do with their computer. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). The GENEALOGY CLASS meets every Tuesday at 2pm. Genealogy guidance & help using Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest.com are provided. No sign-up is necessary.

Tumbleweed Tales Poetry group will meet Saturday, Dec. 4, @ 10am. All ages welcome, bring original poetry or old favorites to share.

The Library Scrabble Club meets every Monday, 3:00-5:30pm, no sign-up necessary. Boards are provided but you may bring your own if you’d like. Grab a Scrabble dictionary and a friend for lots of spelling fun with other Scrabble-rs.

Shakespeare Roundtable meets to read, discuss, & enjoy Shakespeare every Tuesday, 4-5:30pm. All are invited to attend. For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

For all who like to knit and/or crochet, the KNIT WITS meet every Wednesday, 1pm @ the library. Bring your current project and come join others who love yarn crafting. Free fun for all ages.

Family Craft Day will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11, at 10am. Bring the kids and come make a free, fun “Frosty the Snowman” craft.

TCG (Trading Card Game) DUEL, for kids 11+, is held on Saturdays, 12-4:30. Meet others who love games such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh.

Teen Night will be held on Friday, Dec. 10, sponsored by the Library, in cooperation with the Nye Communities Coalition and St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Come at 5:30-8:00pm, for free karaoke, Wii, Food, & Fun. For more information, please call 727-9970 or 537-1115. Open to middle-school through high-school age students.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, Dec. 18, 12-4pm. Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

The Favorite Authors Book Club will meet Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 1:30pm. This month read any Christmas story and come enjoy a lively discussion. New members always welcome, so bring a friend. For more information, call the library.

Fall Reading Program will be held Oct. 20 – Dec. 15. The theme is “Go Bananas for Books!” Sessions will be held: ages 2-3 on Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45am (parent or guardian must accompany child); ages 4-5 on Wednesdays, 11:00-11:45am; and ages 6-12 on Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm. For more information, call the Children’s Dept. at the Library.

This month’s Free Movie Day will not be held due to the holiday. Watch for more info next month.

Be sure to get your Sponsor Decoration and help decorate our Christmas tree. Only $1 each and all proceeds to benefit Kids’ Programming & Kids’ Books. Ask at the Main Circulation Desk.

Christmas Raffle tickets are available, $1 each or 6 for $5. The prize includes a Christmas afghan, tree skirt, and tablecloth handmade by our own Knit Wits, plus other goodies. Drawing will be held on Dec. 20; need not be present to win.

All library events are alcohol-, tobacco-, and drug-free.

Important Dates:
The library will be closed Friday and Saturday, Dec. 24 & 25, for Christmas.
The library will be closed Friday and Saturday, Dec. 31 & Jan. 1, for New Years’.

Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Dec. 11, at 10:15 am.
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, Dec. 13, at 10am.

Please call the library at 727-5930 for program details, or visit www.pahrumplibrary.com.
All dates subject to change. Additions may be made. 11/30/10

Friday, October 01, 2010

Free computer instruction is available @ the library. COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). BEYOND BASICS, for advanced beginners, will be offered Mondays, Oct. 11-Dec. 20 @ 1pm. This free, one-time class is for those already comfortable with mouse and keyboard, and who would like to find out what more they can do with their computer. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). The GENEALOGY CLASS meets every Tuesday at 2pm. Genealogy guidance & help using Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest.com are provided. No sign-up is necessary.

Tumbleweed Tales Poetry group will meet Saturday, Oct. 2, @ 10am. All ages welcome, bring original poetry or old favorites to share.

The Library will offer our patrons a FINE AMNESTY during the week of Oct. 4 (thru Oct. 9). All fines will be removed on any overdue item returned during this week. The amnesty does NOT apply to fines already accrued.

The Library Scrabble Club meets every Monday, 3:00-5:30pm, no sign-up necessary. Boards are provided but you may bring your own if you’d like. Grab a Scrabble dictionary and a friend for lots of spelling fun with other Scrabble-rs.

Shakespeare Roundtable meets to read, discuss, & enjoy Shakespeare every Tuesday, 4-5:30pm. The current play is "Coriolanus” (about politics in ancient Rome). All are invited to attend. For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

For all who like to knit and/or crochet, the KNIT WITS meet every Wednesday, 1pm @ the library. Bring your current project and come join others who love yarn crafting. Free fun for all ages.

Family Craft Day will begin again on Oct. 9 at 10am. Bring the kids and come make a free, fun “Ghost in the Graveyard” craft.

TCG (Trading Card Game) DUEL, for kids 11+, is held on Saturdays, 12-4:30. Meet others who love games such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh.

It’s that time again: our Halloween Can-for-a-Costume will be held Oct. 4-28 (or when supplies run out). Bring in a NEW can of food and exchange it for a costume or Halloween decoration (costumes are limited). All proceeds will be donated the Pahrump Food Bank.

Teen Night is back! The Library, with the Nye Communities Coalition and St. Martin's Episcopal Church, is sponsoring Teen Nights the 3rd Friday of the month. Come on Oct. 15, 5:30-8:00pm, for free karaoke, Wii, Food, & Fun. For more information, please call 727-9970 or 537-1115. Open to middle-school through high-school age students. This is an alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free event.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, Oct. 16, 12-4pm. Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

The Favorite Authors Book Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 1:30pm. This month’s author is Jacquelyn Mitchard. Read any book by this author and come enjoy a lively discussion. New members always welcome, so bring a friend. For more information, call the library.

Fall Reading Program will be held Oct. 20 – Dec. 15. The theme is “Go Bananas for Books!” Sessions will be held: ages 2-3 on Wednesdays, 10:15-10:45am (parent or guardian must accompany child); ages 4-5 on Wednesdays, 11:00-11:45am; and ages 6-12 on Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm. For more information, call the Children’s Dept. at the Library.

This month’s Free Movie Day will be Saturday, October 23, 2pm. The feature title will be “How to Train Your Dragon” (rated PG). Free family fun.

Remember that many new and gently-used books are always on sale at the library—paperbacks 10¢ & up, hardbacks 50¢ & up. Videos, puzzles, audiobooks, childrens’ books, and book bundles are all available. As always, proceeds from all sales benefit the library.

Important Dates:
The library will be closed Friday, Oct. 29, in observance of Nevada Day.
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Oct. 9 at 10:15 am.
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Monday, Oct. 11 at 10am.

Visit us on MySpace at www.myspace.com/pahrumpcommunitylibrary or tweet us at http://twitter.com/Pahrumplibrary
Please call the library at 727-5930 for program details, or visit www.pahrumplibrary.com.
All dates subject to change. Additions may be made. 09/27/10

Friday, September 03, 2010

September @ the library!

Free computer instruction is available @ the library. COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). The GENEALOGY CLASS meets every Tuesday at 2pm. Genealogy guidance & help using Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest.com are provided. No sign-up is necessary.

Tumbleweed Tales Poetry group will meet Saturday, September 4, @ 10am. All ages welcome, bring original poetry or old favorites to share.

The Library Scrabble Club meets every Monday, 3:00-5:30pm, no sign-up necessary. Boards are provided but you may bring your own if you’d like. Grab a Scrabble dictionary and a friend for lots of spelling fun with other Scrabble-rs.

Shakespeare Roundtable meets to read, discuss, & enjoy Shakespeare every Tuesday, 4-5:30pm. The current play is "Macbeth." For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

For all who like to knit and/or crochet, the KNIT WITS meet every Wednesday, 1pm @ the library. Bring your current project and come join others who love yarn crafting. Free fun for all ages.

Family Craft Day is done for the summer but will resume in October. Watch for more information.

TCG (Trading Card Game) DUEL, for kids 11+, is held on Saturdays, 12-4:30. Meet others who love games such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh.

The Library will welcome local author Toni Nelson, who will be signing her book “A Beggars Purse.” This is a recounting of her “journey to help the people who have nothing.” September 11, 11:00am-1:00pm.

Teen Night is back! The Library, with the Nye Communities Coalition and St. Martin's Episcopal Church, is sponsoring Teen Nights the 3rd Friday of the month. Come on Sept. 17th, 5:30-8:30pm, for free karaoke, Wii, Food, & Fun. For more information, please call 727-9970 or 537-1115. Open to middle-school through high-school age students. This is an alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free event.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, September 18, 12-4pm. Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

The Favorite Authors Book Club will meet Tuesday, September 21, at 1:30pm. This month’s authors are Robyn Carr AND Jeffery Deaver, so read any book by either (or both!) authors and come enjoy a lively discussion. New members always welcome, so bring a friend. For more information, call the library.

On September 22, 10am-2pm, author Barbara U. Cherish will be in the library to sign her book “The Auschwitz Kommandant: A Daughter’s Search for the Father She Knew.”

This month’s Free Movie Day will be Saturday, September 25, 2pm. The feature title will be “Nico the Unicorn” (rated NR). Free family fun.

Remember that many new and gently-used books are always on sale at the library—paperbacks 10¢ & up, hardbacks 50¢ & up. Videos, puzzles, audiobooks, childrens’ books, and book bundles are all available. This month’s special: Chicken Soup for the Soul books. As always, proceeds from all sales benefit the library.

Important Dates:

The library will be closed Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.

Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, September 11 at 10:15 am.

Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting Monday, September 13 at 10am.

Visit us on MySpace at www.myspace.com/pahrumpcommunitylibrary or tweet us at http://twitter.com/Pahrumplibrary

Please call the library at 727-5930 for program details, or visit www.pahrumplibrary.com.

All dates subject to change. Additions may be made. 08/30/10

Monday, April 05, 2010

Events Calendar for April, 2010

April is Library Lover’s Month and the library is having a Fine Clearance Event to thank all their patrons. Any overdue item returned during April will have all fines removed, no matter the due date. Also, pay any old fine in full during April and you’ll receive 50% off. This is a great time to clear your card.

Free computer instruction is available @ the library. COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). The GENEALOGY CLASS meets every Tuesday at 2pm. Genealogy guidance & help using Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest.com are provided. No sign-up is necessary.

The Library Scrabble Club meets every Monday, 3:30-5:30pm, no sign-up necessary. Boards are provided but you may bring your own if you’d like. Grab a Scrabble dictionary and a friend for lots of spelling fun with other Scrabble-rs.

Yoga For Kids is held every Saturday @ the library. Ages 4-5, 10:30-11am; ages 6-10, 11-11:40am. Enjoy the many health benefits of yoga: better concentration, better breath awareness, better relaxation, better flexibility…& more. Instructor: Linda Sampson (Cmt, CYT).

POWER ROCKERS! Teen Advisory Board meets Thursdays @ 3pm for brief meetings as needed. Anyone age 12-17 is welcome to join this group to help plan and organize programs for local teens. Bring your ideas and your friends. The Hangout (sponsored by Power Rockers!) is open every Thursday at 3pm. Anyone age 12-17 is welcome to bring snacks, music, homework, etc. and hang out with friends after school. April’s Teen Night will be held on Friday, April 30, 6-9pm and is open to anyone in Middle or High School. Free games, karaoke, Wii tournament, food, & fun. Co-sponsored with Nye Communities Coalition and St. Martin’s Episcopal Church. For more info, call 727-9970 or 537-1115.

TCG (Trading Card Game) DUEL, for kids 11+, is held on Saturdays, 12-4:30. Meet others who love games such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh.

Shakespeare Roundtable meets to read, discuss, & enjoy Shakespeare every Tuesday, 4-5:30pm. In April, the play is “Love’s Labour’s Lost.” For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

The WINTER READING PROGRAM, “Day of the Children - Dia de los Ninos,” will end on Wednesday, April 28 (no sessions on April 7). Session times are: Ages 2-3 on Wednesdays @ 9:15-9:45am (parent or guardian must accompany child); Ages 4-5 on Wednesdays @ 10-10:45am; and Ages 6-12 on Wednesdays @ 3:30-4:30pm. Free fun @ the library. For more information, call 727-5930 ext. 21.

For all who like to knit and/or crochet, the KNIT WITS meet every Wednesday, 1pm @ the library. Bring your current project and come join others who love yarn crafting. Free fun for all ages.

A fun and informative Adult Workshop will be held on Thursday, April 15 @ 1:00pm. This month, guest presenter Fred Davies will present “Using Local Medicinal Plants: 4 Specific, Prolific Ones & Many Bonus Herbs.” This workshop is free and open to adults only; kids 14 & up welcome with an adult. Please sign up at the library by Tuesday, April 13.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, April 17, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be: TBA. Be sure to bring your raffle tickets! Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

The Favorite Authors Book Club will meet Tuesday, April 20, at 1:30pm. This month read anything by mystery author Lisa Gardner, then come enjoy a lively discussion. New members always welcome, so bring a friend. For more information, call the library.

This month’s Free Movie Day will be Saturday, April 24, 2pm. The feature title will be “The Tooth Fairy” (rated PG). Free family fun.

Author Judi Moreo will be welcomed @ the library on April 24, 10am-2pm. She will be signing her book “Life Choices: Navigating Difficult Paths,” an anthology of “messages of hope from 26 inspirational authors.”

Important Dates:
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Sat. 4/10, 9am
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Mon. 4/19, 10am

Visit us on MySpace at www.myspace.com/pahrumpcommunitylibrary or tweet us at http://twitter.com/Pahrumplibrary
Please call the library at 727-5930 for program details, or visit www.pahrumplibrary.com.
All dates subject to change. Additions may be made. 03/30/10

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Closed tomorrow BUT...

On Saturday, Tumbleweed Tales Poetry Group meets @ 10am, open to all!  Friends of the Library will hold their regular meeting @ 10am, too.  And TCG: Duel group will gather at noon for Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, & Yu-Gi-Oh!

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

It's a great New Year @ the library!

Events Calendar for January, 2010

Warm up @ the library with Premium Coffee! Now available in regular and Flavor of the Month. January’s flavor: White Chocolate. 50¢ per cup.

Free computer instruction is available @ the library! COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. The GENEALOGY CLASS meets every Tuesday at 2pm. Genealogy guidance & help using Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest.com are provided. No sign-up is necessary. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone).

Tumbleweed Tales Society poetry group meets the 1st Saturday of each month, 10a.m.-noon. Next roundtable will be held January 2. Bring original work or a favorite author to share. Open to all ages! For more info, email tumbleweedtales@yahoo.com.

Our newest group is in full swing: TCG (Trading Card Game) DUEL! Kids 11+ come on Saturdays, 12-4:30, and meet others who love games such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!

Help warm the valley this winter! Drop off your new or gently used coats, sweaters, gloves, hats, etc. @ the library between January 4 & 16 for our annual OUTERWEAR DRIVE! All items will be donated to local agencies for distribution.

Free, fun, FAMILY CRAFT in January: Lil’ Pig Magnets! Bring the kids and enjoy some craft-y time together. 10-11am.

Special in January: Inspirational Book Sale! Starting January 11, until they’re gone…nothing over $5!

Shakespeare at Library! Read, discuss, enjoy Shakespeare every 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The current reading is "Henry IV, Part 1." Next gathering: January 16. Also, enjoy Shakespeare Reader’s Theatre every Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Our current reading is "Henry V." For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

It’s time again for the WINTER READING PROGRAM! This year’s theme is “Catch a Good Book!” and it will start on Wednesday, February 3, and run through Wednesday, April 7. Classes are: Ages 2-3 on Wednesdays @9:15-9:45am (parent of guardian must accompany child); Ages 4-5 on Wednesdays @ 10-10:45am; Ages 6-12 on Wednesdays @ 3:30-4:30pm; and Teens on Thursdays @ 3-4pm (no session on 11/26). Free Fall fun @ the library! Teen Zone also continues, meeting on January 9 & 16 @ 2pm.

For all who like to knit and/or crochet, the KNIT WITS meet every Wednesday, 1pm @ the library. (No meeting January 6.) Free and fun, bring your current project and come join others who love yarn crafting!

Join us for a fun Adult Workshop on Thursday, January 21 @ 1:00pm! Join us this month to learn about making our own Natural Beauty Products! All materials provided, $2 fee per person. Adults only; kids 14 & up welcome with an adult.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, January 16, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be: 12:00- Inuyasha # 55 – 57; 1:00- Save Me! Lollipop # 5; 1:30- Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple # 7 (Sub-titled); 2:00- Sasami Magical Girls Club # 9; 2:30- Big Windup # 1; 3:00- Kaze no Stigma # 4; 3:30- Romeo×Juliet # 2. Remember to bring your raffle tickets! Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

Our Favorite Authors Bookclub will meet Tuesday, January 19, at 12:00pm. This month read any biography, by any author. Then come enjoy a lively discussion! New members always welcome, so bring a friend! For more information, call the library.

This month’s Free Movie Day will be Saturday, January 23, 2pm. Our feature title will be “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” (rated PG). Free family fun!

Important Dates:
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Sat. 1/2, 9am
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Mon. 1/11, 10am
Closing at 1pm on Thurs. 12/31 & closed Fri. 1/1 Happy New Year!
Closed Wed. 1/6 Staff In-Service Day
Closed Mon. 1/18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

And now you can visit us on MySpace! Go to www.myspace.com/pahrumpcommunitylibrary
or Tweet us! http://twitter.com/Pahrumplibrary
Please call the library at 727-5930 for details, or visit http://www.pahrumplibrary.com/.
All dates subject to change. Additions may be made. 12/30/09

Friday, December 18, 2009

Lenke Brown

Pahrump Community Library will welcome author Lenke Brown on Dec. 19 @ 10am. Mrs. Brown will be signing her book “Life as Lenke: A Struggle to Survive.” This memoir gives an account of the characteristics of people, cultures, and lifestyles, stretching from Hungary through the United States, over the better part of a century.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Triggerman

Local author Anthony Greco will sign his book "Casino Dealer-Triggerman" tomorrow, Dec. 12 @ 10am.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Family fun!

Free Family Craft: Clothespin Reindeer!  Saturday, 12/12, 10am @ the library.

Thursday, December 03, 2009

This Saturday!

Be sure to visit the library this Saturday (open 9-5)!  Author SUE MCCLISH MELTON will be on hand to sign her book “Facts..Nothing But Facts…A History Timeline of the Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad Death Valley, Lone Pine, and its People.”  She'll be available starting at 10:30am.

Also, the regular meeting of the Tumbleweed Tales Poetry Group will be held at 10am.  Bring original work or a favorite author to share. Open to all ages! For more info, email tumbleweedtales@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Merry Christmas from your library!

Events Calendar for December, 2009

Show your support of the library and help decorate our tree! Sponsor decorations are available in the library for only $1. Get yours now!

Free computer instruction is available @ the library! COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. The GENEALOGY CLASS meets every Tuesday at 2pm. Genealogy guidance & help using Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest.com are provided. No sign-up is necessary. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone).

Tumbleweed Tales Society meets 1st Saturdays of each month, 10a.m.-noon. Next roundtable will be held December 5. Bring original work or a favorite author to share. Open to all ages! For more info, email tumbleweedtales@yahoo.com.

Our newest group is in full swing: TCG (Trading Card Game) DUEL! Kids 11+ come on Saturdays, 12-4:30, and meet others who love games such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!

Shakespeare at Library! Read, discuss, enjoy Shakespeare every 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The current reading is "Merchant of Venice." Next gathering: Dec. 19. Also, enjoy Shakespeare Reader’s Theatre every Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Our current reading is "Much Ado About Nothing." For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

It’s time again for the FALL READING PROGRAM! This year’s theme is “Catch a Good Book!” and it will start on Wedneday, Oct. 14 and run through Wednesday, Dec. 16. Classes are: Ages 2-3 on Wednesdays @9:15-9:45am (parent of guardian must accompany child); Ages 4-5 on Wednesdays @ 10-10:45am; Ages 6-12 on Wednesdays @ 3:30-4:30pm; and Teens on Thursdays @ 3-4pm (no session on 11/26). Free Fall fun @ the library! Teen Zone also continues, meeting on December 12 & 19 @ 2pm.

For all who like to knit and/or crochet, the KNIT WITS meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, 1pm @ the library. December 9 & 23. Free and fun, bring your current project and come join others who love yarn crafting!

Join us for a free, fun Adult Workshop on Thursday, December 17 @ 1:00pm! Join us this month as make a beautiful Garland Christmas Tree! All materials provided. Adults only; kids 14 & up welcome with an adult.

The PCL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS will be held December 17 @ 6pm. Come join us for Christmas stories, singing, and cookie decorating as we celebrate the holiday season. For kids age 5-12; sign-up now at the Children’s Circ Desk.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, December 19, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be: 12:00- Inuyasha # 52 – 54; 1:00- Save Me! Lollipop # 4; 1:30- Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple # 6 (sub-titled); 2:00- Sasami Magical Girls Club # 8-9; 3:00- Kaze no Stigma # 3; 3:30- Romeo×Juliet # 4. Remember to bring your raffle tickets! Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

Our Favorite Authors Bookclub will meet Tuesday, December 15, at 1:30pm. This month read anything Christmas related, any author. Then come enjoy a lively discussion! New members always welcome, so bring a friend! For more information, call the library.

This month’s Movie Day will be Saturday, December 26, 2pm. We will celebrate a Kids’ New Year’s Party and our feature title will be “G-Force” (rated PG). Free family fun!

Important Dates:
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Sat. 12/5, 9am
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Mon. 12/14, 10am
Closing at 1pm on Thurs. 12/24 & closed Fri. 12/25 Merry Christmas!
Closing at 1pm on Thurs. 12/31 & closed Fri. 1/1 Happy New Year!

And now you can visit us on MySpace! Go to www.myspace.com/pahrumpcommunitylibrary
Please call the library at 727-5930 for details, or visit http://www.pahrumplibrary.com/
All dates subject to change. Additions may be made. 11/02/09

Monday, November 02, 2009

Be thankful for your library!

Events Calendar for November, 2009

Free computer instruction is available @ the library! COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone).

Tumbleweed Tales Society meets 1st Saturdays of each month, 10a.m.-noon. Next roundtable will be held Nov. 7. Bring original work or a favorite author to share. Open to all ages! For more info, email tumbleweedtales@yahoo.com.

Our newest group is in full swing: TCG (Trading Card Game) DUEL! Kids 11+ come on Saturdays, 12-4:30, and meet others who love games such as Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!

It’s time again for our THANKSGIVING CANNED FOOD DRIVE, November 9-21. Bring in a NEW canned food to exchange for $1 in fines. All food will be donated to local food banks.

Saturday, November 14 is GAME-ON DAY @ the Library! Come enjoy games of all kinds! Free for all ages.

Shakespeare at Library! Read, discuss, enjoy Shakespeare every 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The current reading is "Merchant of Venice." Next gathering: November 21. Also, enjoy Shakespeare Reader’s Theatre every Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Our current reading is "Much Ado About Nothing." For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

It’s time again for the FALL READING PROGRAM! This year’s theme is “Catch a Good Book!” and it will start on Wedneday, Oct. 14 and run through Wednesday, Dec. 16. Classes are: Ages 2-3 on Wednesdays @9:15-9:45am (parent of guardian must accompany child); Ages 4-5 on Wednesdays @ 10-10:45am; Ages 6-12 on Wednesdays @ 3:30-4:30pm; and Teens on Thursdays @ 3-4pm (no session on 11/26). Free Fall fun @ the library! Teen Zone also continues, meeting on November 14 & 21 @ 2pm.

For all who like to knit and/or crochet, the KNIT WITS will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, 1pm @ the library. November: Thursday, 11/12 (due to the holiday) & Wed. 11/25. Free and fun, bring your current project and come join others who love yarn crafting!

Join us for a free, fun Adult Workshop on Thursday, November 19 @ 1:00pm! Join us this month as we learn all about The Perfect Turkey Dinner! Samples, recipes, & more! Adults only; kids 14 & up welcome with an adult.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, November 21, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be: 12:00- Inuyasha # 49 – 51; 1:00- Save Me! Lollipop # 3; 1:30- Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple # 5 (Sub-titled); 2:00- Sasami Magical Girls Club # 7-8; 3:00- Kaze no Stigma # 1- 2. Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

Our Favorite Authors Bookclub will meet Tuesday, November 17, at 1:30pm. This month’s author is Anita Shreve. Read anything by Ms. Shreve, then come enjoy a lively discussion! New members always welcome, so bring a friend! For more information, call the library.

This month’s Movie Day will be Saturday, November 28, 2pm. Feature title: TBA. Free family fun!

Important Dates:
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Sat. 11/7, 9am
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Mon. 11/9, 10am
Closed Wed. 11/11 in observance of Veteran’s Day
Closed Thurs. and Fri. 11/26 & 27 Happy Thanksgiving!

And now you can visit us on MySpace! Go to www.myspace.com/pahrumpcommunitylibrary
Please call the library at 727-5930 for details, or visit www.pahrumplibrary.com.
All dates subject to change. Additions may be made. 11/02/09

Thursday, October 01, 2009

It’s always TREATS @ your library!


Events Calendar for October, 2009

Free computer instruction is available @ the library! COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone).

Tumbleweed Tales Society meets 1st Saturdays of each month, 10a.m.-noon. Next roundtable will be held Oct. 3. Bring original work or a favorite author to share. Open to all ages! For more info, email tumbleweedtales@yahoo.com.

It’s time again for FINE AMNESTY, October 5-10. Fines will be dismissed on all overdue items returned during this time, no questions asked. Amnesty does NOT apply to fines already accumulated.

Shakespeare at Library! Read, discuss, enjoy Shakespeare every 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The current reading is "Merchant of Venice." Next gathering: October 17. Also, enjoy Shakespeare Reader’s Theatre every Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Our current reading is "Much Ado About Nothing." For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

The Library is pleased to welcome Lesley Dening to a BOOK SIGNING on October 10 @ 11am! Ms. Dening will be signing copies of her book, “Struggling Within.” The Pahrump Roasters will also be on hand, hosting a Coffee Tasting!

It’s time again for the FALL READING PROGRAM! This year’s theme is “Catch a Good Book!” and it will start on Wedneday, Oct. 14 and run through Wednesday, Dec. 16. Classes are: Ages 2-3 on Wednesdays @9:15-9:45am (parent of guardian must accompany child); Ages 4-5 on Wednesdays @ 10-10:45am; Ages 6-12 on Wednesdays @ 3:30-4:30pm; and Teens on Thursdays @ 3-4pm. Free Fall fun @ the library! Teen Zone also continues, meeting on October 10 & 17 @ 2pm.

We’re starting a new group, just for all who like to knit and/or crochet! The KNIT WITS will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, starting October 14, 1pm @ the library. Free and fun, bring your current project and come join others who love yarn crafting!

Join us for a free, fun Adult Workshop on Thursday, October 15 @ 1:00pm! Join us this month as we learn all about Pumpkin Carving! Supplies will be provided. Adults only; kids 14 & up welcome with an adult.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, October 17, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be: TBA. Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

Can-for-a-Costume begins Monday, October 19 and will continue through October 29. Exchange one new can of food for a Halloween Costume. All food will be donated to local food banks. Get ready for Halloween and help feed our valley!

Our Favorite Authors Bookclub will meet Tuesday, October 20, at 1:30pm. This month’s author is Kay Hooper. Read anything by Ms. Hooper, then come enjoy a lively discussion! New members always welcome, so bring a friend! For more information, call the library.

This month’s Movie Day will be Saturday, October 24, 2pm. Feature title: “Monsters vs Aliens” Rated PG. Free family fun!

New this year: The Haunted Library! Thursday, October 29, 7-8:30pm. For kids age 6-14, come in costume and tour the scariest library in Pahrump! Free fun which COULD be frightening. Sign-up beginning October 16, required as space is limited. And don’t forget to Trick-or-Treat at the Library on Saturday, October 31. Come in costume for a sweet treat!

Important Dates:
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Sat. 10/3, 9am
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Mon. 10/12, 10am
Closed Friday, 10/30, for Nevada Day

And now you can visit us on MySpace! Go to www.myspace.com/pahrumpcommunitylibrary
Please call the library at 727-5930 for details, or visit
www.pahrumplibrary.com.
All dates subject to change. Additions may be made. 10/01/09

Monday, August 31, 2009

Satisfy all your study needs @ the library!

Events Calendar for September, 2009

Free computer instruction is available @ the library! COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone).

Tumbleweed Tales Society meets 1st Saturdays of each month, 10a.m.-noon. Next roundtable will be held Sept 5. Bring original work or a favorite author to share. Open to all ages! For more info, email tumbleweedtales@yahoo.com.

Shakespeare at the Library! Read, discuss, enjoy Shakespeare every 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The current reading is "Merchant of Venice." Next gathering: Sept. 19. Also, enjoy Shakespeare Reader’s Theatre every Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Our current reading is "Much Ado About Nothing." For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

Our Favorite Authors Bookclub will meet Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 1:30pm. This month’s author is Ann B. Ross. Read any of the “Miss Julia” series, then come enjoy a lively discussion! New members always welcome, so bring a friend! For more information, call the library.

Bring your new or gently used costumes to the library for our HALLOWEEN COSTUME DRIVE! All sizes welcome. Costumes accepted Sept. 16-Oct. 16 and will be distributed in October during our annual “Can-for-a-Costume” event!

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, Sept. 19, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be: 12:00 - Inuyasha # 43 - 45 (English); 1:00 - Jyu-Oh-Sei # 6 (Sub- Titled); 1:30 - Negma!? Series 2 # 4 (English); 2:00 - Sasami Magical Girls Club # 3-4 (English); 3:00- Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple # 1-2 (English). Be sure to bring your raffle tickets! Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

This month’s Movie Day is cancelled. Come see us in the Harvest Fest Parade!

Important Dates:
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Sat. 9/12, 9am
Closed for Labor Day, Mon. 9/7
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting, Fri. 9/11, 10am
Closed for Harvest Fest, Sat. Sept. 26

And now you can visit us on MySpace! Go to www.myspace.com/pahrumpcommunitylibrary

Please call the library at 727-5930 for details, or visit
www.pahrumplibrary.com. All dates subject to change. Additions may be made.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Escape the heat @ the library!

Events Calendar for August, 2009

Free computer instruction is available @ the library! COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Wednesdays at 1pm. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone).

Tumbleweed Tales Society meets 1st Saturdays of each month, 10a.m.-noon. Next roundtable will be held August 1. Bring original work or a favorite author to share. Open to all ages! For more info, email tumbleweedtales@yahoo.com.

Shakespeare at Library! Read, discuss, enjoy Shakespeare every 3rd Saturday of the month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The current reading is "Merchant of Venice." Next gathering: August 15. Also, enjoy Shakespeare Reader’s Theatre every Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Our current reading is "The Merry Wives of Windsor." For more info, email ezshakespeare@yahoo.com.

Our Favorite Authors Bookclub will meet Tuesday, August 18, at 1:30pm. This month’s author is Tess Gerritsen. Read anything by Ms. Gerritsen then come enjoy a lively discussion! New members always welcome, so bring a friend!

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, July 18, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be: 12:00- Inuyasha # 40 - 42 (English); 1:00- Suzuka (sub-titled); 1:30- Jyu-Oh-Sei # 5 (sub-titled); 2:00- D.Gray-Man #3- 4(English); 3:00- Sasami Magical Girls Club # 1 (English); 3:30- Negma!? Series 2 # 3 (English). Be sure to bring your raffle tickets! Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

This month’s Movie Day will be Saturday, August 22. Our feature this month is “Yellowstone Cubs” (rated G). Free family fun!

We will be hosting a Book Signing for Tracie Austin-Peters, who will sign her book “Welcome to Haunted Las Vegas Nevada.” Saturday, August 29, 10am @ the library.

Important Dates:
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Mon. August 10, 10am

And now you can visit us on MySpace! Go to www.myspace.com/pahrumpcommunitylibrary

Please call the library at 727-5930 for details, or visit www.pahrumplibrary.com. All dates subject to change. Additions may be made.