Nevada County Library's Programming Newsletter
Here's a first look at some of the Nevada County Community Library's programs during the month of July. All programs with registration links can be found on the events page. 
(MH)=Madelyn Helling, (TR)=Truckee, (GV)=Grass Valley,
(PV)=Penn Valley, (BR)=Bear River
Youth
Outdoor Storytime (TR)
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Preschool Storytime is moving outside for the summer! Join us at Truckee Regional Park next to the Farmer's Market.
Sierra Harvest Farm to Table Tasting (GV)
Friday, July 8, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for a Farm to Table Tasting with Sierra Harvest and local organic farms. 
Stuffed Animal Campout (BR)
Saturday, July 9, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Drop off your second favorite stuffy to Bear River Library. Your plush will have a 3-night campout adventure. When you pick up your animal camper on Tuesday, July 12th, you'll receive a folder with pictures to show what your stuffy did during camp. 
Grab and Go Craft (PV)
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (while supplies last)
Monday, July 11 | Paint a Tiny Birdhouse
Monday, July 18 | Perler Bead Snakes
Monday, July 25 | Paint a Canvas Tote Bag
All Ages
Ukulele for the People! (MH)
Registration: 
Friday, July 1, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, July 8, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, July 15, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, July 22, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Friday, July 29, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Join us for our Beginning Ukulele Class/Jam Session.  Participates are encouraged to bring their own ukulele. Ten loaner ukuleles will be available first come first serve. 
 
Learning to play an instrument is proven by scientist to promote health and well being. Ukulele players of all levels are encouraged to partake in this fun and engaging program. 
Crafternoon at Penn Valley Library (PV)
Thursday, July 7, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come and join us at the Penn Valley Library for our second Summer Learning Crafternoon! The featured craft: button making! All materials and instructions are provided at the library. Space is limited and registration is recommended. 
 
Daytime Star Dance (MH)
Wednesday, July 20, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Alan Stahler from Nevada County Astronomers Club will be hosting this daytime dance that will be both fun and informative, where patrons will become different planets and stars to replicate the dance of our solar system.
 
Circut Crafts (TR)
Saturday, July 16, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, July 21, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Let's craft with a Cricut, an electronic die-cutting machine, and the easy-to-use Cricut Design Space app! We'll make an iron-on transfer, which can be used to personalize fabric items, such as a baby bib or a small canvas bag. You are welcome to bring a small fabric item you want to decorate. We'll provide the materials and tech. 
Registration is required and limited. This program is open to people of all ages and all tech abilities. 
Adults
Locals Travel "Beyond the Beaten Path" (TR)
Tuesday, July 19th, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
Come see the new World Map at the
Truckee Library!
Life takes us to unexpected places.
Truckee calls us home. 
You’re invited to share your experience & place a marker at your favorite “off the beaten path” location on the new map. Bring your memories and tell us which book you read or wish you’d taken along. It’s a casual gathering during summer, where our community can get ideas for future travels or just reminisce with friends, old and new, about past adventures.  
Self-Publishing Made Easy! With local author Mila Johansen (MH)
Friday, July 22, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Ever wanted to write and publish your own book? Have a book that you've already written and just don't know where to go from here? Come down to the library and check out local award-winning author Mila Johansen's Self-Publishing Made Easy course! 
 
Mila will let you know where to go, who to talk to, and how you can go about both publishing yourself & promoting your new book!
 
According to Mila, Self-Publishing has never been easier!
Lunch at the Library
Smokey the Bear Visits the Library (GV)
Monday, July 18, 12 - 1 PM
Join us for Lunch at the Library, free lunches for ages 18 and under. Smokey the Bear and Tahoe National Forest will be visiting with us and sharing information about fire safety and land stewardship.
Grass Valley, Madelyn Helling,
and Penn Valley
Monday - Friday @ 12:00
Bear River
Tuesdays/Wednesdays @ 12:00
Truckee - please call
530-582-7846 for information

All Libraries will be closed Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day
Nevada County Library
980 Helling Way
Nevada City, California 95959
530-265-7050

nevadacountyca.gov/library