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Library Closures
Closed For Thanksgiving: We will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen Saturday, November 29th at 10am. |
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Help Shape the Future of the Carson City Library!
We’re developing a new Strategic Plan—and we want your input! Take a few minutes to complete our community survey and share your thoughts on the library’s programs, services, and priorities for the future. Your feedback will help guide how we grow and serve Carson City in the years ahead.
Pick up a physical survey from the front desk and visit our website for an updated survey link! |
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Monday Maker's Club
Join us every Monday afternoon to learn about a different piece of equipment in the Makerspace Who: Adults and teens (14+) Where: Carson City Library Makerspace When: Every Monday, 4pm - 5pm Schedule: November 3rd - Boss Laser - Ali November 10th - Soldering - Susan November 17th - Embroidery - Susan November 24th - No class because of Thanksgiving Holiday
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Read With A Ranger Join us every second Friday for a special storytime with Carson City Park Rangers! Each month, rangers will read and discuss a featured animal, share real animal pelts, and lead hands-on activities that bring Nevada wildlife to life.
Who: Kids of all ages (families welcome)
Where: Carson City Library
When: 10:30–11:30 AM, every second Friday Come learn, explore, and ask a ranger your wildest questions! |
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Every Saturday • 10:30–11:30 AM This month kicks off our Saturday STEM series! Each week we’ll dive into a new science, technology, engineering, or math topic with hands-on projects perfect for curious minds and families learning together. November 8th: MIcroscope STEM November 15th: Dinosaur STEM November 22nd: Fibonacci STEM November 29th: Hand Print Turkeys
Note: Saturday Morning STEAM will be cancelled Saturday, December 6th because of our Winter Reading Challenge! |
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❄️ 2025 Winter Reading Challenge Kickoff
Our Winter Reading Challenge begins on Saturday, December 6! Celebrate with us at the Kickoff Party from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, featuring a visit from Santa and plenty of festive activities for the whole family. Don’t forget—registration opens Monday, December 1. Mark your calendars and get ready for a season of reading fun! |
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đź“š Off the Shelf Book Club: Evicted by Matthew Desmond For the month of November we will be reading the Pulitzer Prize winning nonfiction: Evicted by Matthew Desmond Discussion Dates: Thursday, November 20th @ 5:30pm Tuesday, November 25th at 5:30 PM
đź“Ť Location: Digitorium, Carson City Library |
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Tech Busters: One On One Tech Help Mondays | 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 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Carson City Library | Digitorium Join the Minden Board Game Group every Sunday afternoon in the Carson City Library’s Digitorium! 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
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 PMDigitorium | 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 AMDigitorium | 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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Saturdays | 12:00 PMDigitorium or Main Floor | Carson City Library Challenge your mind and sharpen your skills at Chess Club! Players of all ages and experience levels are welcome to join in friendly matches and learn new strategies. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, there’s a seat at the board for you. No registration required—just drop in and make your next great move! |
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Computers for Beginners
Sundays | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Carson City Library Need help getting started with computers? Join us for our Computers for Beginners classes! This 4-week course is designed to teach the basics, with each session building on the last. Topics include computer navigation, internet basics, email, and more. Feel free to attend the full series or drop in for the sessions that meet your needs. The course repeats every month. No registration required—just bring your questions and willingness to learn! |
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Track Your Reading with Beanstack!
Get ready for the Winter Reading Challenge by downloading Beanstack, the library’s free reading tracker app! Beanstack makes it easy to log your reading minutes, earn digital badges, and enter prize drawings—all from your phone or computer. Whether you’re reading at home, at school, or by the fire, every minute counts toward your goal. Create or update your account today and be ready to “Get Yeti to Read” when the challenge begins on December 6! |
Shadow of Doubt: A Thriller
by Brad Thor
In a world shrouded in shadows, where doubt is the only weapon, can one spy expose the truth? #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brad Thor delivers his latest high-octane thriller. A mysterious cargo plane, flanked by a squadron of Russia's most lethal fighters, has just taken off from a remote airbase. Closely monitored by the United States, no one inside the Pentagon has any idea where it's going or what it's carrying. A high-level Russian defector, a walking vault of secrets that could shatter the West, seeks asylum in Norway. Across the continent, in the heart of Paris, a lone French agent stumbles upon a conspiracy so explosive it could ignite a global firestorm. As alarm bells ring in Washington, America's top spy, Scot Harvath, is forced to choose between his conscience and his country. You'll be left breathless as Harvath is swept into a whirlwind of double agents, international intrigue, and heart-stopping chases.
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By Order of the President
by W. E. B. Griffin
The first book in the Presidential Agent series from New York Times bestselling author W.E.B. Griffin When a leased Boeing 727 is violently hijacked from Angola and flown to parts unknown, the President turns to an outsider--Major Carlos Guillermo Castillo--for answers. A pilot, West Point graduate, and veteran of Desert Storm, Castillo has a sharp eye for the facts--and the truth behind them. In Africa, he is helped and hindered by unexpected allies and ruthless enemies, and begins to untangle a plot of horrific dimensions--a plot that, unless Castillo acts quickly, will end very, very badly.
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A Time for Patriots
by Dale Brown
A master....[Brown] puts readers right into the middle of the inferno.--Larry BondNew York Times bestselling thriller-master Dale Brown delivers a story for our times. A Time for Patriots is one of his most explosive novels to date--a frightening, all-too-possible look into the near future, when the nation's economic collapse turns thousands of Americans against their own government. In the midst of chaos, Patrick McLanahan--hero of Executive Intent, Rogue Forces, and many other previous adventures--must enlist the aid of his son and his fellow citizens to hunt down terrorists any way they can. In A Time for Patriots, Dale Brown brings the battle home!
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The Eagle's Claw: A Novel of the Battle of Midway
by Jeff Shaara
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - In a riveting (Booklist) tale that picks up where To Wake the Giant left off, Jeff Shaara transports us to the Battle of Midway in another masterpiece of military historical fiction. Spring 1942. The United States is reeling from the blow the Japanese inflicted at Pearl Harbor. But the Americans are determined to turn the tide. The key comes from Commander Joe Rochefort, a little known code breaker who cracks the Japanese military encryption. With Rochefort's astonishing discovery, Admiral Chester Nimitz will know precisely what the Japanese are planning. But the battle to counter those plans must still be fought. From the American side, the shocking conflict is seen through the eyes of Rochefort and Admiral Nimitz, as well as fighter pilot Lieutenant Percy Perk Baker and Marine Gunnery Sergeant Doug Ackroyd. On the Japanese side, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is the mastermind. His key subordinates are Admiral Chuichi Nagumo, aging and infirm, and Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi, a firebrand who has no patience for Nagumo's hesitation. Together, these two men must play out the chess game designed by Yamamoto, without any idea that the Americans are anticipating their every move on the sea and in the air. Jeff Shaara recounts in electrifying detail what happens when these two sides finally meet, in what will be known ever after as one of the most definitive and heroic examples of combat ever seen. In The Eagle's Claw, he recounts, with his trademark you-are-there immediacy and signature depth of research, one single battle that changed not only the outcome of a war but the course of our entire global history. The story of Midway has been told many times, but never before like this.
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A Farewell to Arms
by Ernest Hemingway
Drawn from Ernest Hemingway's own life, A Farewell to Arms is one of America's greatest novels of love and war. Set in Italy during World War I, A Farewell to Arms tells the story of Frederic Henry, a young American volunteer struck by a shell while driving an ambulance on the front lines, and British nurse Catherine Barkley, who is mourning the death of her fiancé in combat. As their tentative relationship deepens and their hopes rise, the escalating chaos and brutality of the war threaten to shatter their world. With shocking honesty, Hemingway evokes the years of destruction and disillusionment that produced the Lost Generation. A profound meditation on the fragility of human connection, A Farewell to Arms has captivated readers for more than a century with its blend of stark realism and raw emotional resonance.
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The Women
by Kristin Hannah
When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances Frankie McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different choice for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America.--
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The Way Forward: Master Life's Toughest Battles and Create Your Lasting Legacy
by Robert O'Neill
The Way Forward will help every reader master their own challenges--this is a must-read book! --Admiral Bill McRaven, U.S. Navy (Retired) and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your BedAmerican Sniper meets Make Your Bed in these life lessons from decorated United States service members and New York Times bestselling authors Robert O'Neill and Dakota Meyer--an in-depth, fearless, and ultimately redemptive account of what it takes to survive and thrive on battlefields from Afghanistan and Iraq to our daily lives, and how the perils of war help us hold onto our humanity.Rob O'Neill and Dakota Meyer are two of the most decorated and recognized US service members: O'Neill killed the world's most wanted man, Osama bin Laden, and Meyer was the first living Marine to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. But beyond their actions and courage in combat, O'Neill and Meyer also have much in common in civilian life: they are both sought-after public speakers, advocates for veterans, and share a non-PC sense of humor. Combining the best of military memoirs and straight-talking self-help, The Way Forward alternates between O'Neill's and Meyer's perspectives, looking back with humor at even the darkest war stories, and sharing lessons they learned along the way.The Way Forward presents O'Neill and Meyer's philosophy in combat and life. This isn't a book about the glory of war and combat, but one about facing your enemies, some who are flesh and blood and some that are not: Your thoughts. Your doubts. Your boredom and your regrets. From Rob's dogged repetition at the free throw line of his childhood basketball court to Dakota's pursuit of EMT and firefighter credentials to aid accident victims, these two American heroes turn their experiences into valuable lessons for every reader.Gritty and down-to-earth, O'Neill and Meyer tell their stories with candor and vulnerability to help readers handle stress, tackle their biggest obstacles, and exceed their expectations of themselves, while keeping life's battles in perspective with a sense of humor.
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A Patriot's Promise: Protecting My Brothers, Fighting for My Life, and Keeping My Word
by Israel Dt del Toro Jr
An inspiring memoir of promises kept, overcoming obstacles, and what it means to sacrifice for others, written by a Special Warfare Operator with the US Air Force.When Israel DT Del Toro, Jr.'s Humvee rolled over a roadside improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, he had one thought as he lost consciousness: I have to keep the promise I made to my dad. DT was orphaned at the age of fourteen, and on the night before his father died, he repeated the promise his dad had required of him: Take care of your brothers and sisters. Throughout his childhood and into adulthood, DT indeed looked after his younger brother and sisters, even to his own detriment and sacrifice. When he enlisted in the Air Force, progressing in ranks as a skilled marksman calling airstrikes, his promise extended to his brothers and sisters in the Air Force--his fellow soldiers and brothers-in-arms. When DT was injured in action, he lay in a coma for three months with third-degree burns on 80 percent of his body. He nearly died three times, and doctors predicted--if he survived--he would forever breathe with a respirator and never walk again. DT pushed through every limit to his full recovery, and he became the first 100 percent disabled veteran to reenlist in the Air Force. DT's promise to his dad extends now to his fellow wounded warriors throughout the world as he advocates for awareness and affecting change in public policy for wounded, injured, and ill soldiers. He is a patriot who has kept his promise and changed the world with the spirit of his heart, soul, body, and mind.
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The Force: The Legendary Special Ops Unit and Wwii's Mission Impossible
by Saul David
Hailed as masterly (Wall Street Journal) and a monumental achievement (Douglas Brinkley), this book tells the riveting, true story of the group of elite US and Canadian soldiers who sacrificed everything to accomplish a crucial but nearly impossible WWII mission. In December of 1943, as Nazi forces sprawled around the world and the future of civilization hung in the balance, a group of highly trained U.S. and Canadian soldiers from humble backgrounds was asked to do the impossible: capture a crucial Nazi stronghold perched atop stunningly steep cliffs. The men were a rough-and-ready group, assembled from towns nested in North America's most unforgiving terrain, where many of them had struggled through the Great Depression relying on canny survival skills and the fearlessness of youth. Brought together by the promise to take part in the military's most elite missions, they formed a unique brotherhood tested first by the crucible of state-of-the-art training--including skiing, rock climbing, and parachuting--and then tragically by the vicious fighting they would face. The early battle in the Italian theatre for the strategic fort cost the heroic U.S.-Canadian commando unit--their first special forces unit ever assembled--enormous casualties. Yet the victory put them in position to continue their drive into Italy, setting the stage for the Allies' resurgence toward victory in WWII. The unit, with its vast range of capabilities and mission-specific exercises, became a model for the Green Berets and other special forces groups that would go on to accomplish America's most challenging undertakings behind enemy lines. Knitting first-hand accounts seamlessly into the narrative-drawing on interviews with surviving members and their families; the memoirs, letters, and diaries of Forcemen; and declassified documents in the American, Canadian, British, and German archives--The Force tells a story that is as deeply personal as it is inspiring.
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Unbroken Bonds of Battle: A Modern Warriors Book of Heroism, Patriotism, and Friendship
by Johnny Joey Jones
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!Life only really starts when we start serving others.For many people, military service isn't simply a job. It's a ticket out of a lonely society and into a family of enduring bonds.In over a decade of working with veterans, Johnny Joey Jones has discovered the power of battle-forged friendships. Suffering a life-changing injury while deployed in Afghanistan, he faced a daunting recovery. But coming home would have been much harder without the support of his brothers and sisters in arms.In Unbroken Bonds of Battle, Joey tells the stories of those very warriors, who for years have supported and inspired him on the battlefield and off. Through unfiltered and authentic conversations with American heroes in every branch of service, Joey tackles the big questions about life, loss, and, of course, hunting.Powerful life lessons are woven throughout these personal oral histories. Also included is a scrapbook of beautiful candid photographs from the lives of these modern warriors.A gorgeous patriotic keepsake, Unbroken Bonds of Battle reminds us of the costs paid by those who defend our freedom through unvarnished, inspiring tales of friendship.
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Tales of Courage: WWII Heroes You've Never Heard Of: Short, Gripping True Stories of Unsung WWII Heroes
by Jd Jackson
Discover the Forgotten Heroes Who Changed the Course of WWIIBehind every well-known tale of bravery lie countless unsung heroes whose stories have been overlooked. From teenage resistance fighters to fearless spies, Tales of Courage: WWII Heroes You've Never Heard Of shines a light on the extraordinary men and women who stood against tyranny.These short, gripping true war stories span the globe-highlighting hidden acts of resistance, espionage, and survival that history nearly forgot.Inside you'll discover: Zinaida Portnova - the teenage girl who poisoned Nazis in their own army kitchen and tried to strangle her interrogator when capturedFreddie Oversteegen - a Dutch teenager who lured German soldiers into the woods, where resistance fighters were waitingSimone Segouin - the fearless French teenager who blew up railroads and fought with a stolen submachine gunAleksandr Pechersky - the Soviet prisoner who masterminded the largest death camp escape of WWIINancy Wake - the glamorous spy nicknamed the White Mouse who outwitted the Gestapo and led guerrilla fightersMad Jack Churchill - the British commando who stormed into battle with a longbow, bagpipes, and a broadswordJosephine Baker - the world-famous entertainer who smuggled military intelligence in her sheet musicCher Ami - the badly wounded carrier pigeon who still delivered a message that saved nearly 200 trapped soldiersWith vivid storytelling and meticulous research, this book captures the resilience of ordinary people who became extraordinary heroes.Why readers love Tales of Courage: 29 five-star reviews and countingMoving, powerful, and hard to put downPerfect for fans of Unbroken, Band of Brothers, or true biographies of resistance and espionageStep into the shadows of WWII and meet the forgotten heroes of resistance, survival, and sacrifice-available now in Kindle and paperback.
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Unbroken (Movie Tie-In Edition): A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
by Laura Hillenbrand
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The incredible true story of survival and salvation that is the basis for two major motion pictures: Unbroken and Unbroken: Path to Redemption. Extraordinarily moving . . . a powerfully drawn survival epic.--The Wall Street Journal Hailed as the top nonfiction book of the year by Time magazine - Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for biography On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War. The lieutenant's name was Louis Zamperini. In boyhood, he'd been a cunning and incorrigible delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and fleeing his home to ride the rails. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics and within sight of the four-minute mile. But when war had come, the athlete had become an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and a drift into the unknown. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a foundering raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor; brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will. Laura Hillenbrand writes with the same rich and vivid narrative voice she displayed in Seabiscuit. Telling an unforgettable story of a man's journey into extremity, Unbroken is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit.
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