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Library Closures The Carson City Library will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 10:00 AM. Thank you, and we wish you a safe and meaningful holiday. |
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✨Make Something New This Month at the Carson City Library! Looking for a creative midweek spark? Join us for Makerspace Workshops, happening every Wednesday from 5:00–6:00 PM in the Library Makerspace. Each week offers hands-on learning with different tools and technologies—perfect for beginners and curious creators alike. Weekly lineup: 1st Wednesday: Sewing & Embroidery 2nd Wednesday: Rotating 3rd Wednesday: 3D Printing 4th Wednesday: Rotating projects like heat press, Boss laser, soldering, and more
Whether you want to learn a new skill, explore our makerspace equipment, or create something unique, there’s a new project waiting for you each week. Come experiment, learn, and make with us! 📍 Carson City Library Makerspace
🕔 Wednesdays | 5:00–6:00 PM |
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🎲 Get Ready for Dungeons & Dragons! Our Dungeons & Dragons campaign begins June 19th—are you ready to play? Join us for a series of beginner-friendly workshops designed to help you build your character, learn the rules, and feel confident jumping into your first adventure. No experience needed! Workshop Sessions: - Create Your D&D Character
Thursday, May 7 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Patton Room - How to Play D&D Workshop
Thursday, May 14 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Patton Room - Final Workshop: Loose Ends
Thursday, May 28 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Makerspace
Come to one or all—each session will help you get quest-ready. Your adventure starts here! |
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🚀 Saturday STEAM
Saturdays | 10:30–11:30 AM Join us every Saturday in June from 10:30am - 11:30am for hands-on STEAM adventures inspired by this year's Wander Beyond Words Summer Reading Challenge! Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun fantasy-themed activities for all ages. 🪨 June 6 – Stepping Stones
Create your own decorative stepping stone to add a touch of magic to your garden. 🎉 June 13 – No Saturday STEAM
There will be no STEAM program this day as we celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge Kick Off Party! 🐉 June 20 – Dragon Ping Pong Ball Launchers
Build and test a dragon-themed launcher while exploring engineering and physics concepts. 🧪 June 27 – Magic Potion STEAM Lab
Experiment with colorful reactions and magical mixtures in this fantasy-inspired science workshop. All ages are welcome. No registration required. |
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🐉Summer Reading Challenge 2026: Wander Beyond Words Sign up today for the Carson City Library's Summer Reading Challenge! Embark on a magical quest filled with books, adventures, prizes, and unforgettable experiences. From June 13 through August 15, readers of all ages are invited to join our Wander Beyond Words Summer Reading Challenge. Track your reading, attend exciting programs, and earn chances to win fantastic prizes! This year's challenge features a Renaissance Faire Kick Off Party, Dungeons & Dragons adventures, magical creature crafts, Read in the Park storytimes, wand making, fantasy-themed STEAM activities, and much more. Participants can earn prizes by completing reading goals, attending programs, and helping our community reach reading milestones throughout the summer. Every sign-up also receives a special summer reading welcome bag while supplies last. Ready to begin your quest? Register today at carsoncitylibrary.beanstack.org and start preparing for a summer of stories, imagination, and discovery! Challenge Dates: June 13 – August 15, 2026
For readers of all ages
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🎉 Celebrate 60 Years with Us at Our Community Block Party! Join us on June 15th from 4:00–6:00 PM as the Carson City Library celebrates 60 years of serving our community! Enjoy food, games for all ages, and booths from local community partners as we come together to honor the past and celebrate the future. At the end of the event, be part of something special as we bury a time capsule, capturing this moment in our library’s history for years to come. Bring your friends and family and help us celebrate this milestone—you won’t want to miss it! |
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📦 Contribute to Our Time Capsule!
If you would like to be part of this special moment, we invite you to contribute to our 60th Anniversary time capsule. Please bring small, library-related items to the Information Desk between now and June 10th. Not sure what to include? Here are a few ideas: - A note to future readers or library visitors
- Your favorite book title or a short review
- A drawing, bookmark, or small craft
- Photos or memories connected to the library
- A list of your current favorite reads
Help us capture the spirit of our community today—your contribution will become part of the library’s history for years to come! |
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Tech Busters: One On One Tech Help Wednesdays | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Carson City Library Need help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other tech questions? Stop by Techbusters! Our knowledgeable staff offers one-on-one assistance with setting up devices, troubleshooting problems, and learning new digital skills. Walk-ins are welcome—no appointment needed. Whether you’re just getting started or need help mastering your technology, we’re here to help! |
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Minden Board Game Group
Sundays | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Carson City Library | Patton Community Room Join the Minden Board Game Group every Sunday afternoon in the Carson City Library’s Phyllis & Phil Patton Community Room! Bring your favorite games from home or choose from a wide selection of board games available on the Digi shelves. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or a casual player, there’s something for everyone. All ages are welcome—families, teens, and adults alike. Drop in, meet new friends, and enjoy an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and community connection. No registration required. |
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Lego ClubWednesdays | 4:00 PM
Kennedy Children's Corner | Carson City Library Get creative and build something amazing at Lego Club! Join us every Wednesday at 4 PM in the Kennedy Children's Corner. This program is designed for elementary school-aged children who love to imagine, design, and build with Legos. No registration is required—just drop in and start building! We provide the bricks, you bring the creativity. |
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Baby Bookworms Storytime
Tuesdays | 10:30 AM Patton Community Room | Carson City Library Designed for our littlest learners (ages 0–2), Baby Bookworms offers gentle stories, songs, and bonding time for babies and their caregivers. Join us each week for a cozy and welcoming storytime that encourages early literacy and connection through shared experiences. No registration required—just bring your baby and get ready for sweet moments and lots of smiles! |
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Wednesdays | 6:30 PMPatton Community Room | Carson City Library Get ready to wind down with stories, songs, and crafts at Bedtime Bears Storytime! Perfect for kids of all ages, this relaxing evening program helps little ones settle in for the night with calming activities and creative fun. No registration required—just drop in with your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy a cozy evening together. |
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Thursdays | 10:30 AMPatton Community Room | Carson City Library Big Kid Butterflies Storytime is designed especially for older toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1–5) who are getting ready to start school! Join us for stories, songs, and activities that support early literacy, school readiness, and social skills in a fun, welcoming environment. Younger children are also welcome to join the fun! No registration required—just drop in and watch your little butterflies grow and learn! |
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Textile Arts Club (formerly Crochet Corner) Thursdays | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 2nd Floor | Executive Conference Room | Carson City Library Whether you’re brand new to crochet or have years of experience, Crochet Corner is the perfect place to stitch, learn, and create together! We’ll cover the basics for beginners and offer a welcoming space for all skill levels to practice and share tips. All materials are provided. Ages 14 and up are welcome. No registration required—just bring your creativity and join us for a relaxing evening of crafting! |
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Pokemon Club Is Back Every Last Friday of the Month | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMPatton Community Room | Carson City Library Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Join us on the last Friday of each month to trade cards, battle, talk strategy, and connect with other Pokémon fans. Whether you’re brand new to the game or a seasoned Trainer, Pokémon Club is a welcoming space to build your skills, grow your collection, and have fun. Bring your cards (if you have them) and get ready to play! |
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Track Your Summer Reading with Beanstack!
Ready to begin your summer reading adventure? Sign up for the Carson City Library's Wander Beyond Words Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack!
Using Beanstack, you can:
- Log your reading minutes from anywhere
- Earn badges and raffle tickets
- Track your progress toward prizes
- Complete fun activities and challenges
- Help our community reach reading goals
Registration is now open, and reading logs begin on June 13th. The challenge runs through August 15th and is open to readers of all ages.
Create your account or sign in today at:
carsoncitylibrary.beanstack.org
Your next great adventure is just a page away! |
A fate inked in blood / : Saga of the Unfated Book 1
by Danielle L. Jensen
After discovering that she is a shield maiden who can repel any attack, a fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath to protect Skaland in a Norse-inspired fantasy romance, from the best-selling author of The Bridge Kingdom series.
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Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
by A. F. Steadman
Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has always wanted to be a Unicorn rider, but when the mysterious Weaver steals the most powerful unicorn in the world, Skandar must face sky battles, ancient secrets, and bloodthirsty unicorns in order to save his island.
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Mongrels
by Stephen Graham Jones
Set in the deep South, Mongrels is a deeply moving, sometimes grisly, and surprisingly funny novel that follows an unnamed narrator as he comes of age under the care of his aunt and uncle - who are werewolves.
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Katabasis (Standard Edition)
by R. F. Kuang
Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world. That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault. Grimes is now in Hell, and she s going in after him. Because his recommendation could hold her very future in his now incorporeal hands and even death is not going to stop the pursuit of her dreams--Provided by publisher.
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Vampire Weekend
by Mike Chen
When Ian, a long-lost teenage relative, finds her, Louise Chao, punk rock vampire extraordinaire, feels a connection for the first time in ages, but when he discovers her true identity, he asks her for the ultimate favor--one that might change everything vampires know about life and death forever.
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Once There Was
by Kiyash Monsef
When fifteen-year-old Iranian American Marjan discovers her murdered father was secretly a veterinarian to magical creatures, she realizes she must take up his mantle, despite the many dangers.
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Dungeons and Dragons the Book of Dragons
by Michael Witwer
Delve into the awe-inspiring world of dragons, lavishly illustrated with newly commissioned artworks and penned from the perspectives of Tiamat and Bahamut, the mighty dragon gods themselves. Decades of complex lore are ... condensed into detailed summaries. ... This definitive guide unveils the rich lore, diverse types, and legendary characters of the dragon realm. Essential for every D&D fan, it offers ... insights into these iconic creatures that for decades have been the heart and soul of the game. Elevate your campaigns and deepen your knowledge--
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Fantasy Mapping: Drawing Worlds
by Wesley Jones
This book teaches you the art of fantasy map-making and shows you how to draw your own eye-catching masterpiece--book cover.
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The History of the Hobbit
by J. R. R. Tolkien
In one volume for the first time, this revised and updated examination of how J.R.R. Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece The Hobbit includes his complete unpublished draft version of the story, together with notes and illustrations by Tolkien himself.The Hobbit was first published on September 21,1937. Like its sequel, The Lord of the Rings, it is a story that grew in the telling, and many characters and plot threads in the published text are quite different from the story the celebrated fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien first wrote to read aloud to his young sons as one of their fireside reads.Together in one volume, The History of the Hobbit presents the complete text of the unpublished manuscript of The Hobbit, accompanied by John Rateliff's lively and informative account of how the book came to be written and published. Recording the numerous changes made to the story both before and after publication, he examines--chapter by chapter--why those changes were made and how they reflect Tolkien's ever-growing concept of Middle-earth. As well as reproducing the original version of one of the world's most popular novels--both on its own merits and as the foundation for The Lord of the Rings--this essential companion guide includes many little-known illustrations and draft maps for The Hobbit by Tolkien himself. Also featured are extensive commentaries on the dates of composition, how Tolkien's professional and early mythological writings influenced the story, the imaginary geography he created, and how Tolkien came to revise the book years after publication to accommodate events in The Lord of the Rings.Endorsed by Christopher Tolkien as a companion to his essential 12-volume The History of Middle-earth, this thoughtful and exhaustive examination of one of the most treasured stories in English literature offers fascinating new insights into the making of The Hobbit for those who have grown up with this enchanting tale, and will delight any who are about to enter Bilbo's round door for the first time.
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