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Discover Kelvin's Picks to Celebrate Black History Month

Executive Director Kelvin Watson recommends just a few of the thousands of book titles on the Black experience that you can access with your library card.

Take the Challenge & You Could Win a #GetCarded T-Shirt!

A library card unlocks free access to streaming and downloading eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies, music, and digital learning resources. And with your card, you will also be among the first to know about live performances, exhibitions and cool stuff like DJ Labs, Podcasting, 3D Printers, Maker Spaces, and more. Your card number also lets you enter to win a fabulous #GetCarded T-Shirt, so Take The Challenge during National Library Lovers' Month, now through February 28!

Black History Month: Read, Watch, Listen & Learn

The Library District is your portal to explore Black authors, scientists, political leaders, athletes, musicians, poets, actors, directors, dancers and many more who have made their mark on the world's culture. We have assembled a host of events and activities, books, movies, music and resources to help you get started, and all you need is a FREE library card!

Celebrate Black History Month with These Upcoming Events:

Seating in our venues is on a first-come, first-served basis and may be limited.

Art Night Gallery Reception

Sahara West Library

Thursday, February 17

5 p.m.

Black Weekend 2022:
Kemet in the Desert Series
West Las Vegas Library

Friday, February 18 & Saturday, February 19

7 p.m.

Supreme Diva:
A Diana Ross Tribute
Summerlin Library

Friday, February 18

7:30 p.m.

Contemporary West Dance Theatre:
Black History Month Celebration
West Las Vegas Library

Friday, February 25 & Saturday, February 26

7:30 p.m.

Voices of Women:
Maya Angelou - Caged Bird

Saturday, February 26 at 3 p.m.

Sunday, February 27 at 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 5 at 2 p.m.

at Multiple Branches

Programs for Kids

Storytime Explorers with Mr. Billy

Whitney Library

Sundays, February 13-27 at 11 a.m.

Street Art Portraits
West Las Vegas Library

Tuesday, February 22 at 4 p.m.

Super-Hero
Training Academy

Rainbow Library
Saturday, February 26

11 a.m.

Learn what it takes to be a superhero like Black Panther, Spiderman, Ironheart, and more.

For even more Black History Month events, please visit LVCCLD.org/events.

Learn Beginning Spanish & Boost Your Resume!

Spanish fluency is a great skill to have, add it to your resume, converse with friends, use it when traveling! Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. These fun, interactive, online classes can be taken in any order and offer a unique topic each time. Thursdays at 8:30 a.m., February 10 through March 31, 2022.

Need Help Filing Your Taxes?

In partnership with AARP, the Library District provides free tax assistance to Southern Nevada residents age 18 and over during the filing season (February - April). For locations and to make an appointment, please visit the Tax Assistance web page.

Get Tested at the Library

The Library District has partnered with the Southern Nevada Health District to provide free COVID-19 testing at select library branches. For locations and to make an appointment, visit the Curative website or call 888.702.9042.