Library Happenings
The following are classes, events and programs available at the Boulder City Library in October.
Boulder City Library will be closed: Friday, October 30 in observance of Nevada Day.
Ages 0-5 Programs
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Tuesday Storytime: Ages 2-3 and caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft or activity. Board Room.
Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Early Risers Lapsit Storytime: Ages 0-2 and caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and play. *NOW AT A NEW TIME!* Board Room.
Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Drop In Storytime: Ages 0-5 and caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. Board Room.
Join us to Trick or Treat in the Library immediately following storytimes on 10/23 and 10/27 at 11 a.m. and on 10/29 at 10:30 a.m. Children attending storytime are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costume and bring a bag/bucket to collect treats!
Ages 12-17 Programs
School Days at 2:45 p.m.
Teen Time: Coloring, puzzles, board games, or crafts while you hang out with your friends. *NOW AT A NEW TIME!* *NOT MEETING 10/12 OR 10/30!* Teen Area.
Mondays at 3 p.m.
Roleplayers Guild- Play Dungeons &Dragons: Ages 12-17. *NOT MEETING ON 10/12* Nevada Room.
Thursday, October 15 at 2:30 p.m.
TeenTober Crafternoon: Get creative with three craft stations featuring the theme “By the Numbers.” Community Room.
Family Programs
Wednesday, October 21 at 4 p.m.
Creepy Creations: An hour of spooky craft making fun! Children will construct a variety of creepy crafts for Halloween fun. Community Room.
Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Coat Drive: Sponsored by Boulder City Elks Lodge 1682. Open to children ages Pre-K to fifth grade in need of a winter coat. While supplies last. Library Lobby.
Saturday, October 24 at 1 p.m.
Boo-gie Bash: Families join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun - games, music, and more! Combined Community and Board Room.
Tuesday, October 27 at 4 p.m.
Lego &Duplo Building Club: We provide the LEGO and DUPLO, you provide the imagination! Duplo: ages 0-5 and LEGO: ages 6-11. *NOW AT A NEW TIME!* Community Room.
All Ages Programs
Saturday, October 17 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Las Vegas Book Festival: Visit us at the Las Vegas Book Festival at the Historic Fifth Street School! We’ll have giveaways, crafts, and storytimes with the other local library districts!
Sunday, October 18 at 11 a.m.
Halloween Origami: Fold, crease, and create some spooky bats and haunted creatures with us. Beginners are welcome. No supplies are needed. No registration is required. Ages 8+. Community Room.
Sunday, October 25 at 2 p.m.
Singing in the Stacks- Library Karaoke: From Country to Christmas, Metal to Musicals, Folk to Funk, Rock to Reggae, Pop to Hip-Hop, Opera to Oldies, join us and sing your favorite songs. No experience needed. Beginners are welcome!
All ages. Combined Community and Board Rooms.
Ages 18+ Programs
Mondays at 1 p.m.
Easy Does It Yoga: Ages 18+. *NO CLASS ON 10/12* Community Room.
Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Crochet for A Cause. Board Room.
Thursday, October 15 at 11 a.m.
EmployNV: Learn about the services EmployNV and our career hub offers. Ages 18+. Library Lobby.
Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m.
Fiber Arts Club: Learn from others and work on your projects with friends. Ages 16+. Community Room.
Monday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m.
BCFOTL Quarterly Meeting: Join the Friends of the Library for their October quarterly meeting! To become a Friend, visit bcfotl.org. Community Room.
Tuesday, October 20 at 6 p.m.
Come Write In- Creative Writing: creative writing prompts and activities to generate new writing. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18+. Board Room.
Wednesday, October 21 at 6 p.m.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Join us for the monthly Board of Trustees meeting. Community room.
Thursday, October 22 at 10 a.m.
Coffee Pop- Up with Dam Roast House: Nothing pairs better than a good book and a delicious cup of coffee! Coffee and treats for sale in the Library Lobby!
Thursday, October 22 at 4:30 p.m.
BDCU Financial Education- Home Buying and Selling 101: Learn about making smart financial decisions with Boulder Dam Credit Union. Community Room.
Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Plant Clipping Exchange: Join Iron Rose Plants &Vintage for a plant exchange. Bring a clipping, take a clipping! Community room.
Saturday, October 31 at 2 p.m.
How Not to Burn Toast- Recipes from my Home: Learn some recipes from my home state of Michigan. Ages 16+. Community room.
Tech Teachers
Tech Teacher APPOINTMENTS are available! To sign up for a one-on-one time, please visit the information desk or call the library at 702-293-1281.
Exclusions FOR TECH TEACHER INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Device repairs, device set-up, same-day appointments, over the phone appointments, and/or multiple same-week appointments.
Tech Teachers are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. &2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 12 p.m. &1 p.m.
Makerspace Programs
Weekly Open Makerspace Times:
Space is limited. Machines are first-come, first-serve.
Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Open Maker Time: Must be certified on the machines you intend to use. Makerspace.
Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m.
Open Maker Time: Must be certified on the machines you intend to use. Makerspace.
