Calendar

Need some hands on time learning a new skill? Have a technology issue that you just cant figure out? Make a free appointment with one of our seasoned volunteers or staff! Technology appointments are created on an as-needed basis. Register for an appointment on the calendar, and a member of library staff with be in contact with you shortly to work out a good date and time. Any technology related question will be considered! Smartphone, Laptop, Tablet, VR Headset, and more! Let us know what you need help with and we'll find the right volunteer for your needs!

This art program is designed especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet every Tuesday. There will be an activity demonstrated, drawing, painting, collage, etc. It's also a time for you to show off your work to the others in the group. Let's see your creativity and craftiness! For ages 10-17.

Are you wild about wool? We are too! Join us in needle felting little sweet treasures and learn how fun and easy felting can be. Each class will offer a new project. All supplies are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

Read to a trained therapy dog! Prereaders, early readers, and independent readers are invited to read (or show pictures to) to our friendly and non-judgmental dogs. No registration necessary.

Madelyn Helling Library Tech Center Classroom With a traveling art kit and this program, you are ready to make art anytime and anywhere that inspiration strikes. Join us in person at the Madelyn Helling Library location. Drop-in at any part of the hour to share what you've made, where you were, what inspired you or just come and make art. This program will help spark your creativity with ideas based on featured artist, books that are available in the library and shared ideas and encouragement from the group. Techniques and tips on using art supplies and a simple challenge with prompts will be given at each meeting. ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!

Join youth librarian Emily for Baby Storytime at the historic Grass Valley Library. This short story time is filled with rhymes, songs, and stories for the youngest children and their caregivers. We invite you to linger and enjoy each other's company after the story time. Toys will be provided.

Ready to become a collage artist? All you need are paper, scissors, and glue! The best part? You don't have to worry about making a mistake! With collage, you can play around with composition, balance, color, and pattern until it feels right. Join us each week where we'll provide the space, supplies and an optional prompt so your creativity can come alive through collage.

Register for this cooking book club and pickup a spice bag at your preferred library location! Spice bags will be available for the first 15 registrants. If you are on the waitlist, you will still receive an email with recipes and Zoom meeting details. Explore related cookbooks then get cookin', to share your culinary adventure at the next Zoom meeting. We'll also explore the spice's origins and traditional recipes from various cultures! May 10th topic: Turmeric - come ready to discuss what you made!

Join us for Downtown Drawing in Nevada City where we will tour historical landmarks and trees in the area and sketch. Meet at Calanan Park, 211 Broad Street, Nevada City. Each month we'll walk to a new location, taking time to sketch details of the area, while we take in local history and learn about local flora & fauna. We'll wrap up the program with closing thoughts, ideas, and inspiration back at the park. Drawing tips and ideas will be offered along with colored pencils and watercolors to explore with. All supplies are provided and all skill levels are welcome. Ages: Adult, Young Adults (18 - 24)

Need some hands on time learning a new skill? Have a technology issue that you just cant figure out? Make a free appointment with one of our seasoned volunteers or staff! Technology appointments are created on an as-needed basis. Register for an appointment on the calendar, and a member of library staff with be in contact with you shortly to work out a good date and time. Any technology related question will be considered! Smartphone, Laptop, Tablet, VR Headset, and more! Let us know what you need help with and we'll find the right volunteer for your needs!

This art program is designed especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet every Tuesday. There will be an activity demonstrated, drawing, painting, collage, etc. It's also a time for you to show off your work to the others in the group. Let's see your creativity and craftiness! For ages 10-17.

Truckee Library Sit for a while and color to calm the stress of these times, or take a coloring page with you. Coloring books, pages, and pencils provided.

Need some hands on time learning a new skill? Have a technology issue that you just cant figure out? Make a free appointment with one of our seasoned volunteers or staff! Technology appointments are created on an as-needed basis. Register for an appointment on the calendar, and a member of library staff with be in contact with you shortly to work out a good date and time. Any technology related question will be considered! Smartphone, Laptop, Tablet, VR Headset, and more! Let us know what you need help with and we'll find the right volunteer for your needs!

Storytime is Back! Come join us outside at the beautiful amphitheater at the Madelyn Helling Library. This Storytime features, songs, movement, rhymes, and picture books to help little ones develop a lifelong love of reading and help promote early literacy. This program is geared towards toddlers and preschoolers, but children of all ages along with their parents and caregivers are welcome to this fun and engaging Storytime!

Read to a trained therapy dog! Prereaders, early readers, and independent readers are invited to read (or show pictures to) to our friendly and non-judgmental dogs. No registration necessary.

Join us at the Penn Valley library for an afternoon of building and creating with legos!

Join us for fun with the therapy animals and crafts! Read with Rufus, Simon and Gracie. In partnership with library staff, volunteers and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

Madelyn Helling Library Children's Room Come sing and play with your child! Engaging music for all ages!

Get free legal help from an attorney at the Madelyn Helling Branch Library on May 13th, 2022. *Register for your 15 minute session online or by calling (530) 265-7050.

Need some hands on time learning a new skill? Have a technology issue that you just cant figure out? Make a free appointment with one of our seasoned volunteers or staff! Technology appointments are created on an as-needed basis. Register for an appointment on the calendar, and a member of library staff with be in contact with you shortly to work out a good date and time. Any technology related question will be considered! Smartphone, Laptop, Tablet, VR Headset, and more! Let us know what you need help with and we'll find the right volunteer for your needs!

This art program is designed especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet every Tuesday. There will be an activity demonstrated, drawing, painting, collage, etc. It's also a time for you to show off your work to the others in the group. Let's see your creativity and craftiness! For ages 10-17.

Are you wild about wool? We are too! Join us in needle felting little sweet treasures and learn how fun and easy felting can be. Each class will offer a new project. All supplies are provided and all skill levels are welcome.

Truckee Library Sit for a while and color to calm the stress of these times, or take a coloring page with you. Coloring books, pages, and pencils provided.

Storytime is Back! Come join us outside at the beautiful amphitheater at the Madelyn Helling Library. This Storytime features, songs, movement, rhymes, and picture books to help little ones develop a lifelong love of reading and help promote early literacy. This program is geared towards toddlers and preschoolers, but children of all ages along with their parents and caregivers are welcome to this fun and engaging Storytime!

Read to a trained therapy dog! Prereaders, early readers, and independent readers are invited to read (or show pictures to) to our friendly and non-judgmental dogs. No registration necessary.

Join us at the Penn Valley library for an afternoon of building and creating with legos!

Join us for fun with the therapy animals and crafts! Read with Rufus, Simon and Gracie. In partnership with library staff, volunteers and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

Need some hands on time learning a new skill? Have a technology issue that you just cant figure out? Make a free appointment with one of our seasoned volunteers or staff! Technology appointments are created on an as-needed basis. Register for an appointment on the calendar, and a member of library staff with be in contact with you shortly to work out a good date and time. Any technology related question will be considered! Smartphone, Laptop, Tablet, VR Headset, and more! Let us know what you need help with and we'll find the right volunteer for your needs!

Madelyn Helling Library Children's Room Come sing and play with your child! Engaging music for all ages!

Poetry Happy Hour Meet your Nevada County poet laureate, Kirsten Casey, at Poetry Happy Hour at the Madelyn Helling Library! A casual monthly workshop open to any and all community members, Kristen will tell stories and read poems that connect us all--and most likely inspire you to write a poem! As a published poet and long-time poet teacher with California Poets in the Schools, Kristen is well-versed in making poetry accessible and will engage and inspire participants of all levels. Any hour of poetry is a happy one. “A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness.” ? Robert Frost

Join youth librarian Emily for Baby Storytime at the historic Grass Valley Library. This short story time is filled with rhymes, songs, and stories for the youngest children and their caregivers. We invite you to linger and enjoy each other's company after the story time. Toys will be provided.

Ready to become a collage artist? All you need are paper, scissors, and glue! The best part? You don't have to worry about making a mistake! With collage, you can play around with composition, balance, color, and pattern until it feels right. Join us each week where we'll provide the space, supplies and an optional prompt so your creativity can come alive through collage.

Need some hands on time learning a new skill? Have a technology issue that you just cant figure out? Make a free appointment with one of our seasoned volunteers or staff! Technology appointments are created on an as-needed basis. Register for an appointment on the calendar, and a member of library staff with be in contact with you shortly to work out a good date and time. Any technology related question will be considered! Smartphone, Laptop, Tablet, VR Headset, and more! Let us know what you need help with and we'll find the right volunteer for your needs!

This art program is designed especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet every Tuesday. There will be an activity demonstrated, drawing, painting, collage, etc. It's also a time for you to show off your work to the others in the group. Let's see your creativity and craftiness! For ages 10-17.

Truckee Library Sit for a while and color to calm the stress of these times, or take a coloring page with you. Coloring books, pages, and pencils provided.

This book club is for people with IDD (intellectual & developmental disabilities) to read, learn, and make friends in a relaxed community setting. NCBC provides an opportunity for those with IDD to experience community inclusion, social connectedness, and lifelong learning.

Craft a casual, metal and wax pendant to wear Memorial Day Weekend. It's the official kick-off to summer! Registration required.

Need some hands on time learning a new skill? Have a technology issue that you just cant figure out? Make a free appointment with one of our seasoned volunteers or staff! Technology appointments are created on an as-needed basis. Register for an appointment on the calendar, and a member of library staff with be in contact with you shortly to work out a good date and time. Any technology related question will be considered! Smartphone, Laptop, Tablet, VR Headset, and more! Let us know what you need help with and we'll find the right volunteer for your needs!

Storytime is Back! Come join us outside at the beautiful amphitheater at the Madelyn Helling Library. This Storytime features, songs, movement, rhymes, and picture books to help little ones develop a lifelong love of reading and help promote early literacy. This program is geared towards toddlers and preschoolers, but children of all ages along with their parents and caregivers are welcome to this fun and engaging Storytime!

Read to a trained therapy dog! Prereaders, early readers, and independent readers are invited to read (or show pictures to) to our friendly and non-judgmental dogs. No registration necessary.

Join us at the Penn Valley library for an afternoon of building and creating with legos!

Need some hands on time learning a new skill? Have a technology issue that you just cant figure out? Make a free appointment with one of our seasoned volunteers or staff! Technology appointments are created on an as-needed basis. Register for an appointment on the calendar, and a member of library staff with be in contact with you shortly to work out a good date and time. Any technology related question will be considered! Smartphone, Laptop, Tablet, VR Headset, and more! Let us know what you need help with and we'll find the right volunteer for your needs!

Madelyn Helling Library Children's Room Come sing and play with your child! Engaging music for all ages!

Penn Valley has a book club! Meet at the Penn Valley Library to discuss good books with other Penn Valley patrons. May's Penn Valley Page Turners book is "Heart Wood" by local author Shirley DicKard. As a special treat, Shirley will be joining us to talk about her book and how she was inspired to write it. Refreshments will be served. Patrons need to register for the book club meeting as space is limited. Registered patrons will be sent an email notification 24 hours prior to the scheduled event.

This book club is for people with IDD (intellectual & developmental disabilities) to read, learn, and make friends in a relaxed community setting. NCBC provides an opportunity for those with IDD to experience community inclusion, social connectedness, and lifelong learning.

Need some hands on time learning a new skill? Have a technology issue that you just cant figure out? Make a free appointment with one of our seasoned volunteers or staff! Technology appointments are created on an as-needed basis. Register for an appointment on the calendar, and a member of library staff with be in contact with you shortly to work out a good date and time. Any technology related question will be considered! Smartphone, Laptop, Tablet, VR Headset, and more! Let us know what you need help with and we'll find the right volunteer for your needs!

This art program is designed especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet every Tuesday. There will be an activity demonstrated, drawing, painting, collage, etc. It's also a time for you to show off your work to the others in the group. Let's see your creativity and craftiness! For ages 10-17.