Enjoy some of your holiday time at the library in December. After-school programs are suspended the week of December 11, and there will be no storytime on December 21. The library will be closed on December 25 for the Christmas holiday.
December Events
Teen Library Club: The Heartstopper 5 Release Party is being held on December 1 at 2 p.m. in the library annex. Come dressed as your favorite Heartstopper character and spend the afternoon making your own graphic novel and doing other Heartstopper-related crafts. Register at: bit.ly/CCLHeartstopper.
The learn-to-fly-a-drone workshop is happening on December 6 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Board game night is planned for December 6 at 4:30 p.m. Families are encouraged to attend.
Senator Rosen’s office representative will be at the library on December 7 for “office hours” at 1 p.m. Stop by and let the Senator’s staff know your concerns.
Reading with Rover takes place on December 7 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Children read books to dogs to improve their reading skills and confidence to a decidedly captive audience. Bonus: our furry friends are great listeners.
Need a career change for the new year? Let EmployNV help you with all aspects of finding a new job on December 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library. EmployNV staff will help you with aspects of finding a new job.
The Stop Motion Animation workshop is happening on December 20 at 3:30 p.m.
The drop-in 3D printing workshop is on December 27 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Use the library’s 3D printer to make both practical and pretty objects. Learn more about this popular technology.
The book discussion group for adults continues on December 28 at 6 p.m. This month’s topic is “winter reads,” you are encouraged to bring your favorite winter read - think snow, holidays, etc. - to discuss and share with others.
The Elementary Book Club meets in the Library Annex building for elementary school students on December 29 at 3 p.m. December’s book is “Me and Sam-Sam Handle and the Apocalypse,” and it can be reserved to take home at bit.ly/CCLElementaryBookClub.
Ongoing Programs
“1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” encourages youngsters to read age-appropriate books before entering school. Book titles are suggested and offered by library staff. Recognition is given for every 100 books read on the way to 1,000! Sign-ups are accepted at any time at bit.ly/CCL1000BBK.
Tuesdays:
The Knitting Club meets at 10 a.m. on December 5, 19, and 26. Novice and advanced knitters are welcome. Advice, tips, and encouragement are free.
The Virtual Reality drop-in sessions are from 3:15 to 5 p.m. on December 5, 19 and 26. All are welcome to stop by.
Wednesdays:
In-person children’s story time meets on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Each week’s story time will feature the same content. Children’s Librarian Miss J reads picture books to children and offers a craft to accompany most stories. Geared to children ages 3-5, but all kids are welcome.
Thursdays:
Children’s story time is at 10 and 11 a.m. on December 7, 14 and 28. The Knitting Club meets at 3 p.m.
Fridays:
STEAM sessions with VR are at 1:30 p.m.
Have a problem with your computer or smartphone? Head over to the William N. Pennington Life Center on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. and get answers from Technical Services Librarian Joe Salsman, an expert in all things technology.
Hours of operation:
Library hours of operation are Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and major holidays.
Call (775)423-7581 for more information on the above activities. The Churchill County Library is located at 553 South Maine Street in Fallon.
The library website is www.churchillcountylibrary.org.
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