The Boulder City Library has announced its events for February 2024 and there are some fantastic opportunities that go beyond books for residents to take advantage of. Take a look at the events below and add them to your calendar!
Please note that the library will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025 in recognition of President’s Day. All other days, the library operating hours are as follows: Monday thru Thursday from 10:00AM to 8:00PM and Friday thru Sunday from 10:00AM to 5:00PM.
The Valentine Pop Up Book Sale will be Saturday, February 3 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. There will be new and used books, DVDs, CDs and hidden treasures! This sale features locals craftspeople Destiny Maynard and Jonathan Milano with custom stickers, beads and bracelets for your valentine! The sale takes place in the library rotunda.
Special note: The library’s Winter Reading Program “Where Will Reading Take You?” ends on February 21. There’s still time to join by registering at Beanstack, HERE.
Friends of the Boulder City Library Pop-Up Sale:
Saturday, February 1 at 10:00AM-3:00PM in the Library Lobby. Featuring Women themed literature/romance, “Red any good books lately”- books with red covers, and Author of the Month books. Cash or Cards accepted
Special Events for February 2025
Saturday, February 8 at 11:30AM
Teen Financial Literacy Workshop- How Money Works: Teen financial education workshop presented by Wealth Wave. Explore financial strategies, concepts, and solutions that encourage financial literacy. Ages 14-18. Combined Community and Board Room.
Friday, February 21 at 3:00PM
Author Presentation- Deborah A. Fox: Join graphic novelist Deborah A. Fox for a colorful presentation about true-life hero, William Lewis Manly & her award-winning graphic novel, “The Man Who Beat Death Valley” All Ages. Combined Community & Board Room.
Saturday, February 22 at 1:00PM
Winter Reading Challenge Wrap-up Painting Party: Celebrate the end of our Winter Reading Challenge with a painting party hosted by Ruben’s Wood Craft & Toys. All ages. Combined Community & Board Room.
Ages 0-5 Programs
- Tuesdays at 10:30AM
Toddler Tuesday Storytime: Ages 1-3 and Caregiver, Board Room. Join us for stories, songs, and a coloring sheet. - Thursdays at 9:30AM
Early Risers Lapsit Storytime: Ages 0-2 and Caregiver, Community Room. Join us for stories and songs. - Fridays at 10:30AM
Drop In Storytime: Ages 0-5 and Caregiver, Board Room. Join us for stories, songs, and crafts.
Ages 6-11 Programs
- Monday, 2/10 & 2/24 at 3:30PM
Youth Coding Club: Introduces coding through hands-on activities, STEAM Kits, and online computer coding programs. - Tuesdays, 02/11 and 2/25
Lego Building Challenge: We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination! Community Room. - Wednesdays at 3:30PM
Youth Yoga: Community Room. Stretch out and relax with friends.
Ages 12-18 Programs
- School Days at 2:00PM
Teen Time, Teen Area. Color, play board games, and hang out with your friends. - Tuesdays at 3:00PM
Roleplayers Guild Dungeons and Dragons 5e: Nevada Room. - Wednesdays at 3:30PM
Youth Yoga. Community Room. Stretch out and relax with friends.
Ages 18+ Programs
- Tuesdays at 2:30PM
Crochet for A Cause, Board Room. - Fridays at 1:00PM
Easy Does It Yoga, Community Room - Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00PM
Tarot Outside the Box: Tarot games, activities, and practice reading sessions. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your tarot deck or use one of ours! Ages 18+. Combined Community & Board Room. - Saturday, February 8 at 1:00PM
Mixed Media Art, Board Room. Sign-ups Required. -
Sunday, February 9 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 18+. Combined Community & Board Room. -
Monday, February 10 at 5:30PM
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Paint Your Own Wine glass: Get in the Valentine’s Day spirit by creating your own painted wine glass. All supplies provided. Class to run 5:30pm-7:00pm. Sign-ups Required. Ages 21+. Community Room
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Tuesday, February 11 at 10:00AM
Cut-Ups Quilting: Community Room. -
Wednesday, February 12 at 11:30AM
Becca’s Book Club: Ages 18+. Community Room. -
Saturday, February 15 at 11:00AM
Ancestry Club: Learn from others as you research your family history. All Ages. Community Room. -
Saturday, February 15 at 2:00PM
How Not To Burn Toast- Crazy For Chocolate: Community Room. Sign-ups Required. -
Sunday, February 16 at 2:00PM
Fiber Arts Club: Learn from others and work on projects with friends. AGES 16+. Community Room. -
Tuesday, February 18 at 6:00PM
Come Write In Creative Writing: Creative writing prompts and activities to generate new writing. All skill levels welcome. Board Room. -
Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00PM
Library Board of Trustees Meeting. Board Room. -
Thursday, February 20 at 6:00PM
Crochet Skills Class- Stitch TBD: Sign-ups Required. Class runs 6:00PM-7:30PM. Community Room. -
Saturday, February 22 at 1:00PM
Music Appreciation: Learn about different musical styles and their history. Ages 13+. Nevada Room.
Family Programs
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Sunday, February 2 at 2:00PM
Origami Valentine’s Origami Heart Boxes: Love is in the air! Fold some whimsical heart boxes for your beloved. Sign-ups Required. Ages 10+. Runs 2:00pm-3:30pm. Community Room. -
Friday, February 21 at 3:00PM
Author Presentation Deborah A. Fox: Join graphic novelist Deborah A. Fox for a colorful presentation about true-life hero, William Lewis Manly & her award-winning graphic novel, “The Man Who Beat Death Valley” All Ages. Combined Community & Board Room. -
Saturday, February 22 at 1:00PM
Winter Reading Challenge Wrap-up Painting Party: Celebrate the end of our Winter Reading Challenge with a painting party hosted by Ruben’s Wood Craft & Toys. All ages. Combined Community & Board Room.
Weekly Open Makerspace Times:
- Wednesdays 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Open Maker Time: Must be certified on the machines you intend to use. Makerspace. - Thursdays 12:00PM – 2:00PM
Open Maker Time: Must be certified on the machines you intend to use. Makerspace.
Makerspace Certification Classes
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Cricut Certification Class: Sunday, February 2 at 11:00AM. Sign-ups Required. Makerspace.
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Button Maker & Die Cut Certification Class: Monday, February 3 at 3:30PM. Sign-ups Required. Makerspace.
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Laser Engraver Certification Class: Tuesday, February 4 at 3:30PM. Sign-ups Required. Makerspace.
Also, Tech Teachers are available for library patrons. 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.
New Services Offered
- Check out these new online databases that you can access with your library card!
- Freegal Music- E-media music streaming platform.
- Brainfuse Online:
- HelpNow- Homework assistance.
- CollegeNow- College admissions assistance.
- JobNow- Career assistance.
- VetNow- VA benefits assistance.
- Craft & Hobby- Instructional videos and classes for crafting and various hobbies.
Visit the Boulder City Library HERE to access and explore.
The Boulder City Library is located at 701 Adams Boulevard, in ABC Park. The phone number is (702) 293-1281. The library website is HERE and if you’ve downloaded the Libby App, eBooks are available 24/7.