The Boulder City Library leaps into August with some fun events and activities for every member of the family. Whether you sign up to learn to make your own pasta salad, or drop into a story time, or visit a Tech Teacher, there are a number of things available to do this month!
The library’s regular hours are Monday thru Thursday, from 10:00AM to 8:00PM and Friday thru Sunday from 10:00AM to 5:00PM. Senior Early Browsing Hours are Wednesdays from 9:00AM to 10:00AM. The library has a website, which you can access by clicking HERE. There are eBooks, magazines, movies, music, and more available 24/7!
Check out the Library’s online Spreadshop account, HERE. You can purchase Boulder City Library branded merchandise, like tees, hoodies, coffee mugs, stickers, and more! Get gear for back-to-school and rep your favorite library wherever you go!
And now, August events:
Ages 0-5 Programs
- Storytimes will resume in September.
Ages 6-11 Program
- Youth programs will resume in September.
Ages 12-18 Programs
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Teen Time: Coloring, puzzles, board games, or crafts while you hang out with your friends. Teen Area.
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Tuesdays at 3:00PM: Roleplayers Guild- Dungeons and Dragons 5E: Roleplayers’ Guild: Come play Dungeons & Dragons. Ages 12-18. Nevada Room.
Family Programs
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Saturday, August 2 at 11:00AM: Youth sewing Machine Basics: Join us for our youth sewing class. Learn about sewing and how to use a sewing machine in this introductory class. Ages 6-12. Parents, please attend with your child for the duration of the class. Sign-ups required. Community Room.
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Sunday, August 10 at 1:00PM: Flashback to 1995 Movie Balto: Come join us for the 30th anniversary of Balto. All Ages. Community Room.
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Sunday, August 17 at 11:00AM: Back to the Books Origami-Making mini origami modular books: Back to school blues? Have fun making cute, little mini books. Ages 10+. No sign-ups required. Board Room.
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Sunday, August 31 at 2:00PM: Karaoke SINGING IN THE STACKS: From Country to Christmas, Metal to Musicals, Rock to Rap, Opera to Oldies, join us and sing your favorite songs. Beginners are Welcome! No registration required. Ages 8+. Combined Community & Board Room.
Ages 18+ Programs
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Tuesdays at 2:30pm Crochet for A Cause: Board Room.
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*Easy Does It Yoga: Will be paused for the month of August- classes will resume in September.*
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Saturday, August 2 at 2:00PM: Sewing Machine Basics: Join us for an afternoon of sewing machine basics. Class to run 1.5 hours. Sign-ups required. Community Room.
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Monday, August 4 at 11:00AM: Ancestry Club: Monthly meeting to learn about genealogy. Get research tips on how to trace your family history. Board Room.
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Wednesday, August 6 at 6:30PM: Book Club Kit Book Club- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas: Sign-up with Jessie to check out your copy of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. We will discuss the book, eat snacks, and decide on our next read! Sign-ups required. Community Room.
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Monday, August 11 at 1:00PM: Crochet Earrings Class – Sunflowers: Join us to create your own pair of sunflower crochet earrings. Some crochet experience required. Materials provided. Sign-ups required. Community Room.
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Tuesdays, 8/12 & 8/26 at 10:00AM: Cut Ups Quilting : Combined Community & Board Room.
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Wednesday, August 13 at 11:30AM: Becca’s Book Club, Ages 18+. Community Room.
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Saturday, August 16 at 2:00PM: How Not to Burn Toast – There’s Pasta in my Salad: Community Room.
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Sunday, August 17 at 2:00PM: Fiber Arts Club: Learn from others and work on your projects with friends. Ages 16+. Community Room.
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Monday, August 18 at 5:30PM: UV Resin Jewelry: Come in and create some resin jewelry in the Makerspace. Sign-ups required.
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Wednesday, August 20 at 6:00PM: Library Board of Trustees Meeting in the Board Room.
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Thursday, August 21 at 6:00PM: Crochet Skills Class- Stitch TBD: This monthly class teaches a new stitch. Some crochet knowledge preferred. Class runs 6:00PM to 7:30PM. Sign-ups required. Community Room.
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Sunday, August 24 at 1:0PM: Flashback to 1995 Movie Johnny Mnemonic: Join us to celebrate the 30th anniversary release of Johnny Mnemonic! Ages 13+.Community Room.
Makerspace Programs
- Wednesdays 2:00PM to 4:00PM Open Maker Time: Makerspace. Must be certified on the machines you intend to use.
- Thursdays 12:00PM to 2:00PM Open Maker Time: Makerspace. Must be certified on the machines you intend to use.
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Cricut Certification Class: Sunday, August 10 at 11:00AM Sign-ups required. Makerspace.
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Button Maker & Die Cut Certification Class: Monday, August 11 at 3:30PM Sign-ups required. Makerspace.
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Laser Engraver Certification Class: Tuesday, August 12 at 3:30PM Sign-ups required. Makerspace.
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.Tech Teachers are available on Tuesdays at 1:00PM and 2:00PM, Wednesdays 12:00PM and 1:00PM, and Thursdays 12:00PM and 1:00PM.
