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

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

Happy New Year @ the library!

Events Calendar for January, 2009

Once again the library is sponsoring our Annual Coat Drive! Bring clean, gently used coats, sweaters, hats, gloves, etc. to the library during the month of January. All items will be distributed by local agencies. Help warm our valley this winter!

Free computer instruction is available @ the library! COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). Currently offering “Basic Computer,” “Beyond Basics,” “Advanced Basics,” “Internet Experience” and “Genealogy”— check at the library for dates & times. Sign up in the library; no sign-ups by phone. New classes will be starting in February.

TUMBLEWEED TALES POETRY GROUP will meet here Saturday, January 3, at 10am, and every 1st Saturday! Join us at the library to share, listen, and enjoy poetry. Original poetry encouraged, or just read an old favorite! All ages welcome! The group also offers Shakespeare Made Simple! on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10am and Shakespeare Reader’s Theatre on Tuesdays, 4-6pm. Free, for all ages.

Family Craft will be held Saturday, January 10. Bring the kids and enjoy some fun time together! 10-11am @ the library. This month we’ll make a free, fun Snowman Door Hanger! Join Miss Brenda for seasonal fun! Plus: Yoga for Kids! (age 4-9) will be offered by instructor Linda Sampson (Cmt, CYT) at 11am. Kids can start the year stress-free!

Our Favorite Authors Bookclub will meet Tuesday, January 20, at 1:30pm. This month’s author is John Grogan. Read Mr. Grogan’s “Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World’s Worst Dog,” then come enjoy a lively discussion! New members always welcome, so bring a friend!

Join us for a free, fun Adult Workshop on Thursday, January 15! We’ll make cute “Homemade Jewel Soaps.” Free, fun & easy! Adults only; kids 14 & up welcome with an adult.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, January 17, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be: 12:00 - Bleach #1-2 (Sub-titled); 1:00 - Claymore #1-2 (English); 2:00 - Inuyasha #23-25 (English); 3:00 - Devil May Cry #9 (Sub-Titled); and 3:30 - Ragnarok #7 (English). Also this month we are celebrating our 3rd Anniversary! There will be lots of stuff to do--and prizes! Remember to bring your raffle tickets! Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

This month’s Movie Day will be Saturday, January 24. Feature title: “Igor” Rated PG. Free family fun! Plus: Yoga for Kids! (age 4-9) will be offered by instructor Linda Sampson (Cmt, CYT) at 1pm. Kids can start the year stress-free!


Important Dates:
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Sat. 1/3, 9am
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Mon. 1/12, 10am
Library will be closed Thurs. 1/1 Happy New Year!
Library will be closed Fri. 1/2 Staff In-Service Day
Library will be closed Mon. 1/19 in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. 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.

12/30/08

We’re thankful @ the library!

Events Calendar for November, 2008

Free computer instruction is available @ the library! COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). Currently offering “Basic Computer,” “Beyond Basics,” “Advanced Basics,” “Resumés,” and “Genealogy”— check at the library for dates & times. Sign up in the library; no sign-ups by phone.

TUMBLEWEED TALES POETRY GROUP will meet here Saturday, November 1, at 10am, and every 1st Saturday! Join us at the library to share, listen, and enjoy poetry. Original poetry encouraged, or just read an old favorite! All ages welcome! And now the group also offers Shakespeare Made Simple! on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10am and Shakespeare Reader’s Theatre on Tuesdays, 4-6pm. Free, for all ages.

The Library is sponsoring a Non-Perishable Food Drive, November 3-26. All proceeds will be distributed to local food banks and shelters. Bring new boxed and canned goods and help feed our community!

Get read for gift-giving: the Library is having a Salt City Candle Fundraiser, November 3-15! Just in time for the holidays. Order now! Test scents at our Candle Party on November 13, 1-3pm.

Family Craft will be held Saturday, November 15. Bring the kids and enjoy some fun time together! 10-11am @ the library. This month we’ll make a free, fun Thanksgiving Bookmark—just in time for holiday reading! Join Miss Brenda for seasonal fun!

It’s time again for the PCL WINTER READING PROGRAM! October 15 thru December 17. This year’s theme: “Dino-Tails Reading!” Sign up now; free classes available for all ages. Tiny Dino’s (age 2 & 3; parent/guardian must accompany child) Wednesdays, 9:15-9:45am; T-Rex Tails (age 4-5) Wednesdays, 10-10:45am; Story-Osauraus (age 6-12) Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm; and Teens (5th grade & up) Thursdays, 3-4pm. Call the library for more information.

Join us for a free, fun Adult Workshop on Thursday, November 20! We’ll make fun, seasonal Pilgrim Picture Holders. Free, fun & easy—and just in time for fall decorating! Adults only; kids 14 & up welcome with an adult.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, November 15, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be: 12:00 - Gunparade March # 11- 12 (Sub-Titled) END; 1:00 - Inuyasha # 17-19 (English); 2:00 - Ragnarok # 5 (English); 2:30 - Devil May Cry # 8 (Sub-Titled); 3:00 - Chobits(English). Also this month we are featuring a Game Day. There will be prizes so be sure to enter. Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

Our Favorite Authors Bookclub will meet Tuesday, November 18, at 1:30pm. This month’s author is Harper Lee. Read Ms. Lee’s “To Kill A Mockingbird” then come enjoy a lively discussion! New members always welcome, so bring a friend!

This month’s Movie Day will be Saturday, November 22. Feature title: “Wall-E” Rated G. Free family fun!


Important Dates:
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Sat. Nov. 1, 9am
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting Mon. Nov. 12, 10am
Library will be closed Tues. Nov. 11 in recognition of Veteran’s Day.
Library will be closed from Wed. Nov. 26, 5pm thru Fri. Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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.

February @ the library <3

Everybody LOVES the library!

Free computer instruction is available @ the library! COMPUTER CLASSES for beginning-level computer users are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Sign-ups available at the library (no sign-ups by phone). Currently offering “Introduction to Computing,” “Beyond Basics,” “Internet & Email,” and “Genealogy”—check in the library for dates & times (or see previous post!).

TUMBLEWEED TALES POETRY GROUP will meet here Saturday, February 2, at 10am, and every 1st Saturday! Join us at the library to share, listen, and enjoy poetry. Original poetry encouraged, or just read an old favorite! All ages welcome!

Family Craft will be held Saturday, February 9. Bring the kids and enjoy some fun time together! 10-11am @ the library. This month we’ll make a free, fun Valentine Craft! Join Miss Brenda for holiday fun!

Pahrump Community Library is once again offering a Fine Amnesty on all overdue materials returned Feb. 11 thru 16. Time to check under those beds, behind the furniture, and in the car for library books, videos & CDs that may have been overlooked. Amnesty does NOT apply to fines already accrued.

Join us for a fun Adult Workshop on Thursday, February 21! We’ll make a Spring-time Ribbon Vase, the perfect decoration for Easter...or any time! The class is free and all materials will be provided! Please sign up in the library by February 19 (no sign-ups by phone). Adults only; kids 14 & up welcome with an adult.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, January 19, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be:
12:00- Wolf’s Rain #22- 23 (English)
1:00- Petite Princess Yucie # 1- 2 (English)
2:00- Wanaba Style # 1 (Sub-Titled)
3:00- School Rumble # 2 (English)
3:30- Ranma 1/2 # (English).
There will also be an Inuyasha TCG Tournament so be sure to bring your cards! There will be prizes so be sure to enter. Absolutely no unaccompanied children under the age of 10.

WINTER READING PROGRAM continues Tuesdays & Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 5, 2008. This year’s theme is “Read with Clifford, the Big Red Dog!” No sign-up necessary. Classes are available for all ages.

This month’s Movie Day will be Saturday, February 23. We are having a “SHREK-A-THON!” All 3 Shrek movies will be shown, beginning at 12pm. All movies rated PG. Free family fun!

Important Dates:
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Sat. Feb. 2, 9am
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting, Mon. Feb. 11, 10am.
Closed Monday, 2/18, President’s Day

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.

Events Calendar for October, 2007

Lots of fun stuff to do @ the library!

Once again, it’s AMNESTY WEEK! All fines will be removed from overdue items returned during the week of October 8-13! The amnesty does not apply to fines already accrued on returned materials.

TUMBLEWEED TALES POETRY GROUP will meet here Saturday, Oct. 13, at 10am, and every 1st Saturday! Join us at the library to share, listen, and enjoy poetry. Original poetry encouraged, or just read an old favorite! All ages welcome!

FAMILY CRAFT will be held Saturday, October 13. Bring the kids and enjoy some fun time together! 10-11am @ the library. This month we’ll make a free, fun Hanging Leaf ornament! Join Miss Brenda for Autumn fun!

Seasonal fun: CAN-FOR-A-COSTUME! Just bring a can of food for our Thanksgiving Food drive, and you can pick from a wide variety of new Halloween costumes! Kids’ sizes only. One can = one costume, October 15-31.

FAVORITE AUTHOR BOOK CLUB will meet on Oct. 16, 1:30pm. Our choice this month is Louis L’Amour. Read anything by this author then come and enjoy a lively discussion!

The ADULT WORKSHOP resumes in October! We are making “Block Pun’kins” on Thursday, Oct. 18, 1:30. Come join us for this fun and easy seasonal craft. All supplies provided and the class is free! Adults only; kids 14 & up welcome with an adult.

The PAHRUMP ANIME CLUB will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, October 20, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be:
12:00- Wolf’s Rain #13- 14 (English)

1:00- Peach Girl # 3- 4 (English)

2:00- Coyote Ragtime Show #2- 3(Sub-Titled)

3:00-Best Student Council # 1-2 (English)

3:45- FullMetal Alchemist (English)

WINTER READING PROGRAM starts Tuesday, October 16. This year’s theme is “Read with Clifford, the Big Red Dog!” No sign-up necessary. Classes are available for all ages: Little Pups (age 2-3) Tuesdays, 9:15-9:45am (parent/guardian must accompany child); Red Pups (age 4-5) Tuesdays, 10-10:45am; Big Reds (5-12 & AM kindergarten) Tuesday, 3:30-4:30pm; Craft Class (5th grade & up) Wednesdays 3:15-4:15pm.

This month’s MOVIE DAY will be Saturday, October 27, 2-4pm. Bring the kids and enjoy a free family movie, Disney’s “The Jungle Book.”

TRICK-OR-TREAT @ THE LIBRARY! All day, October 31. We love to see your costumes! Happy Halloween!


Important Dates:
Friends of the Pahrump Community Library meeting, Sat. Oct. 13, 9am
Pahrump Community Library Board of Trustees regular meeting, Mon. Oct. 15, 10am.


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

April @ the library

PAHRUMP COMMUNITY LIBRARY Events Calendar for April, 2007

Spring has sprung @ the library!

The PCL POETRY GROUP is here! Saturday, Apr. 7, at 10am, and every 1st Saturday thru June, meet at the library to share, listen, and enjoy poetry. Original poetry encouraged, or just read an old favorite! All ages welcome!

Family Day will be held Saturday, Apr. 7. Bring the kids and enjoy some fun time together! 10-11am @ the library. This month enjoy the 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ the library! Join Miss Brenda for Spring-time fun!

YAA-HOOS! In March we learned the popular game Bunco! This month come by on Apr. 11 and we’ll play some fast-paced UNO! Yaa-Hoos is a group for ladies of all ages who would just like a little time to themselves! Come to the library for fun, who knows what we might be doing?! And free, too! 2nd Wednesdays of each month, 11am-1pm.

SPECIAL EVENT!! The Friends of the Library is holding a huge book sale! Apr. 13-14, @ the library.

Favorite Author Book Club will meet on Apr. 17, 1:30pm. Our choice this month is “The Divide” by Nicholas Evans. Read this book then come and enjoy a lively discussion!

The Adult Workshop is held the 3rd Thursday of every month, October thru June. This month: STARTER PLANTS! Join us on Apr. 19 @ 1:30pm for this fun & informative class. All materials provide; this will be a FREE class. Please sign up in the library Apr. 5-17.

The Pahrump Anime Club will hold its regular meeting at the library Saturday, Apr. 21, 12-4pm. Showings this month will be:
12:00- Full Metal Panic Fumoffu # 8, 10(English)
1:00- Lupin The 3rd Columbus Files the Movie (Both)
2:00- Ranma 1/2 (English)*Pending*
3:00- Moeyo Ken # 1(Sub-Titled)
3:30- Negima! #6 (English)

This month’s Movie Day: bring the kids and enjoy HAPPY FEET, a music-filled family film about some very special penguins. Rated PG. Saturday, Apr. 28, 2-4pm.

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