Join us on Zoom for a writing session! Whether you're new to writing, journal every day, or if you're a published author - we'd love to have you! Each week we'll give you one prompt ahead of time and one new prompt at the beginning of the meeting for a free-write. Then we'll share and discuss. This week's prompt: Quick Plot: A child discovers something in the forest...

Walk through downtown Nevada City and enjoy the Story Walk of Home to Medicine Mountain a book by Chiori Santiago featured in participating shop windows. This walk begins at Harmony Books, 130 Main St. Nevada City. The book is about a time in the 1930s when two young brothers are sent to a government-run Indian residential school -- an experience shared by generations of Native American children. At these schools, children are forbidden to speak their native tongue and are taught to abandon their Indian ways. Native American artist Judith Lowry's illustrations are inspired by the stories she heard from her father and uncle. The lyrical narrative and compelling paintings blend memory and myth in this bittersweet story of the boys' journey home one summer and the healing power of their culture.

Join us as we go live on Facebook with a crafting circle! We'll be crafting this hour, so bring out whatever project you're working on or maybe something new you'd like to start and let's create together!

Walk through downtown Nevada City and enjoy the Story Walk of Home to Medicine Mountain a book by Chiori Santiago featured in participating shop windows. This walk begins at Harmony Books, 130 Main St. Nevada City. The book is about a time in the 1930s when two young brothers are sent to a government-run Indian residential school -- an experience shared by generations of Native American children. At these schools, children are forbidden to speak their native tongue and are taught to abandon their Indian ways. Native American artist Judith Lowry's illustrations are inspired by the stories she heard from her father and uncle. The lyrical narrative and compelling paintings blend memory and myth in this bittersweet story of the boys' journey home one summer and the healing power of their culture.

Youth Librarian Mellisa is doing a Facebook Live Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.! Join us for singing, finger play, and a story.

This Zoom event is especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet weekly. 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. This month we will explore watercolors and ink. We will take a look at the early work of Andy Warhol's cat drawings and watercolors for inspiration! Supplies are first come, first served. Please call (530) 265-1541 to reserve your Art Attack supplies and arrange for pick up at one of our curbside locations. Please register and a link will be sent to you via email.

This Zoom event is especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet weekly. 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. This month we will explore working with air dry clay. Supplies are first come, first served. Please call (530) 265-1541 to reserve your Art Attack supplies and arrange for pick up at one of our curbside locations. Please register and a link will be sent to you via email.

Tune in to the Youth Services team on the radio for silly songs, rhymes and Storytime. Every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. on Star 94.1 FM.

Join Madelyn Helling Adult Services staff member Sydney in her home crafting series. Grab bags will be available during hold pick up hours!

Join Madelyn Helling Adult Services staff member Sydney in her home crafting series. Grab bags will be available during hold pick up hours!

Walk through downtown Nevada City and enjoy the Story Walk of Home to Medicine Mountain a book by Chiori Santiago featured in participating shop windows. This walk begins at Harmony Books, 130 Main St. Nevada City. The book is about a time in the 1930s when two young brothers are sent to a government-run Indian residential school -- an experience shared by generations of Native American children. At these schools, children are forbidden to speak their native tongue and are taught to abandon their Indian ways. Native American artist Judith Lowry's illustrations are inspired by the stories she heard from her father and uncle. The lyrical narrative and compelling paintings blend memory and myth in this bittersweet story of the boys' journey home one summer and the healing power of their culture.

Get ready to read, dance, sing, and play with this Storytime for preschoolers, happening live on Instagram each week!

With a traveling art kit and this program, you are ready to make art anytime and anywhere that inspiration strikes. Join us on Zoom. Drop-in at any part of the hour to share what you've made, where you were and what inspired you. Coffee break, lunch break, waiting; in line, Dr. apt, kids pick-up, all are the perfect times to de-stress with a quick a drawing or painting. It doesn't take much to relax and create. Techniques and tips on using art supplies and a simple challenge with prompts will be given at each meeting. ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Registration is required to receive zoom information and traveling art starter kit.

A uniquely delicate and moving road movie, Barking Water uses the ruggedly beautiful backdrop of rural Oklahoma to tell the story of a proud Native American attempting to reconnect with his estranged family.

Walk through downtown Nevada City and enjoy the Story Walk of Home to Medicine Mountain a book by Chiori Santiago featured in participating shop windows. This walk begins at Harmony Books, 130 Main St. Nevada City. The book is about a time in the 1930s when two young brothers are sent to a government-run Indian residential school -- an experience shared by generations of Native American children. At these schools, children are forbidden to speak their native tongue and are taught to abandon their Indian ways. Native American artist Judith Lowry's illustrations are inspired by the stories she heard from her father and uncle. The lyrical narrative and compelling paintings blend memory and myth in this bittersweet story of the boys' journey home one summer and the healing power of their culture.

In this series we will explore how creative practices can be an ally in managing your mental health and fostering your resiliency. Each session you will learn about a different facet of resiliency or stress management and complete a visual art activity as a way to deepen your understanding of the subject. Topics covered will include self-soothing, fostering positive feelings, and exploring identity Using Art to Access Positive Feelings In this session we will learn about how accessing positive feelings supports us in managing stress and overcoming adversity. This will include an abstract art activity followed by some free writing.

Get free legal help from an attorney online on the first Friday of each month. Sign up for a free 15-minute legal consultation with a local volunteer attorney. Sign-ups are a first come, first serve basis. Those who have an existing case are encouraged to bring all of their legal documents with them to the consultation. The Lawyer in the Library program is ideal for self-represented litigants in need of general legal guidance. Lawyers in the Library help with matters including, but not limited to, family law, probate, landloard/tenant, small claims, employment, restraining orders and elder abuse. Lawyer in the Library is designed to help people who cannot afford private legal services. In order to preserve our volunteer lawyer's valuable time, we ask participants to sign up for the next available time slot and to show up on time in order to participate. *Lawyer in the Library events with no registrants are subject to cancellation.

This years blind date with a book will include a dvd and music! Available at the front door where you pick-up your holds. Kids, Teens and Adults will all have selections available to pick from.

Join us on Zoom for a writing session! Whether you're new to writing, journal every day, or if you're a published author - we'd love to have you! Each week we'll give you one prompt ahead of time and one new prompt at the beginning of the meeting for a free-write. Then we'll share and discuss. This week's prompt: You get to create a dream for someone. What dream do you make and whom do you give it to?

Join Amy each week as she demonstrates a super fun science experiment on Facebook Live. Then stop by the Grass Valley Library to pick up a kit so you can do the experiment, too! Ages 4-12

Walk around town and enjoy art inspired by themes from The Round House by Louise Erdrich, including original art submitted by local high school students for the Teen Art Contest in the Fall 2020 semester, poetry, and short film! On Saturday February 13th at 1pm, join Shelly Covert from the California Heritage Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP) live online in her welcoming address as she inspires our county to look towards our own local history and talk about the work of CHIRP and the Nisenan tribe. Drop by any library location offering front door or curbside pickup for a Art for Non-Violence Grab Bag and join in on our art Kick-Off!

Walk through downtown Nevada City and enjoy the Story Walk of Home to Medicine Mountain a book by Chiori Santiago featured in participating shop windows. This walk begins at Harmony Books, 130 Main St. Nevada City. The book is about a time in the 1930s when two young brothers are sent to a government-run Indian residential school -- an experience shared by generations of Native American children. At these schools, children are forbidden to speak their native tongue and are taught to abandon their Indian ways. Native American artist Judith Lowry's illustrations are inspired by the stories she heard from her father and uncle. The lyrical narrative and compelling paintings blend memory and myth in this bittersweet story of the boys' journey home one summer and the healing power of their culture.

This years blind date with a book will include a dvd and music! Available at the front door where you pick-up your holds. Kids, Teens and Adults will all have selections available to pick from.

Youth Librarian Mellisa is doing a Facebook Live Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.! Join us for singing, finger play, and a story.

This Zoom event is especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet weekly. 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. This month we will explore working with air dry clay. Supplies are first come, first served. Please call (530) 265-1541 to reserve your Art Attack supplies and arrange for pick up at one of our curbside locations. Please register and a link will be sent to you via email.

This Zoom event is especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet weekly. 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. This month we will explore watercolors and ink. We will take a look at the early work of Andy Warhol's cat drawings and watercolors for inspiration! Supplies are first come, first served. Please call (530) 265-1541 to reserve your Art Attack supplies and arrange for pick up at one of our curbside locations. Please register and a link will be sent to you via email.

This years blind date with a book will include a dvd and music! Available at the front door where you pick-up your holds. Kids, Teens and Adults will all have selections available to pick from.

Don't judge these books by their cover! Try a Blind Date with a Book this February! You have two options for how to go on your blind date. 1) Take Your Pick: Choose your blind date book from a display of wrapped books located in the windows of the Penn Valley Library. Pick out your blind date based on the blurb on the front. Staff will check your selection out at front door pick-up and then open it when you get home! 2) Matchmaker: Tell us what you are looking for in a book, and we'll set up you up with a few selections for your blind date! Fill out a survey beginning February 5th, and we'll have your book ready to pick-up at Penn Valley in a few days. CLICK HERE to complete the blind date form. This program is limited to 20 spots and is open to all ages.

Join Truckee Library on Facebook Live for extra special Storytime with local community leaders! https://www.facebook.com/nevadacountylibrary/

Join Madelyn Helling Adult Services staff member Sydney in her home crafting series. Grab bags will be available during hold pick up hours!

Walk around town and enjoy art inspired by themes from The Round House by Louise Erdrich, including original art submitted by local high school students for the Teen Art Contest in the Fall 2020 semester, poetry, and short film! On Saturday February 13th at 1pm, join Shelly Covert from the California Heritage Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP) live online in her welcoming address as she inspires our county to look towards our own local history and talk about the work of CHIRP and the Nisenan tribe. Drop by any library location offering front door or curbside pickup for a Art for Non-Violence Grab Bag and join in on our art Kick-Off!

Walk through downtown Nevada City and enjoy the Story Walk of Home to Medicine Mountain a book by Chiori Santiago featured in participating shop windows. This walk begins at Harmony Books, 130 Main St. Nevada City. The book is about a time in the 1930s when two young brothers are sent to a government-run Indian residential school -- an experience shared by generations of Native American children. At these schools, children are forbidden to speak their native tongue and are taught to abandon their Indian ways. Native American artist Judith Lowry's illustrations are inspired by the stories she heard from her father and uncle. The lyrical narrative and compelling paintings blend memory and myth in this bittersweet story of the boys' journey home one summer and the healing power of their culture.

This years blind date with a book will include a dvd and music! Available at the front door where you pick-up your holds. Kids, Teens and Adults will all have selections available to pick from.

Get ready to read, dance, sing, and play with this Storytime for preschoolers, happening live on Instagram each week!

Grab a glass and join us for the Wine & Read book discussion of The Roundhouse by Louise Erdrich!

Don't judge these books by their cover! Try a Blind Date with a Book this February! You have two options for how to go on your blind date. 1) Take Your Pick: Choose your blind date book from a display of wrapped books located in the windows of the Penn Valley Library. Pick out your blind date based on the blurb on the front. Staff will check your selection out at front door pick-up and then open it when you get home! 2) Matchmaker: Tell us what you are looking for in a book, and we'll set up you up with a few selections for your blind date! Fill out a survey beginning February 5th, and we'll have your book ready to pick-up at Penn Valley in a few days. CLICK HERE to complete the blind date form. This program is limited to 20 spots and is open to all ages.

Walk through downtown Nevada City and enjoy the Story Walk of Home to Medicine Mountain a book by Chiori Santiago featured in participating shop windows. This walk begins at Harmony Books, 130 Main St. Nevada City. The book is about a time in the 1930s when two young brothers are sent to a government-run Indian residential school -- an experience shared by generations of Native American children. At these schools, children are forbidden to speak their native tongue and are taught to abandon their Indian ways. Native American artist Judith Lowry's illustrations are inspired by the stories she heard from her father and uncle. The lyrical narrative and compelling paintings blend memory and myth in this bittersweet story of the boys' journey home one summer and the healing power of their culture.

This years blind date with a book will include a dvd and music! Available at the front door where you pick-up your holds. Kids, Teens and Adults will all have selections available to pick from.

This years blind date with a book will include a dvd and music! Available at the front door where you pick-up your holds. Kids, Teens and Adults will all have selections available to pick from.

This years blind date with a book will include a dvd and music! Available at the front door where you pick-up your holds. Kids, Teens and Adults will all have selections available to pick from.

Youth Librarian Mellisa is doing a Facebook Live Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.! Join us for singing, finger play, and a story.

Deer Creek Tribute Trail - We will take participants to several points of interest along the beautiful Deer Creek Tribute Trail in Nevada City. The Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe partnered in several instances with other local stakeholders in the creation of interpretive signage, a Native plant garden, angkula seo suspension bridge and the highly anticipated trail segment that will traverse a section of the Nisenan Cultural Reclamation Corridor. We will talk about the importance of Tribal inclusion and how these points of interest help to raise visibility.

This Zoom event is especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet weekly. 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. This month we will explore working with air dry clay. Supplies are first come, first served. Please call (530) 265-1541 to reserve your Art Attack supplies and arrange for pick up at one of our curbside locations. Please register and a link will be sent to you via email.

This Zoom event is especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet weekly. 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. This month we will explore watercolors and ink. We will take a look at the early work of Andy Warhol's cat drawings and watercolors for inspiration! Supplies are first come, first served. Please call (530) 265-1541 to reserve your Art Attack supplies and arrange for pick up at one of our curbside locations. Please register and a link will be sent to you via email.

In celebration of Black History Month, create a paper collage, inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas's abstract color paintings. Thomas was a pioneer for African American women in fine art and was featured in the White House.

Did you register for and receive a Book Box two weeks ago? If you didn't, it's not too late! Register now and we'll send you a link to this Zoom event. Now it's time to meet and chat about this month's theme! We'll Break Out into Zoom Rooms that focus on specific topics, so no matter your age, there will be a discussion for you. Special reading of Bo' yebe 'tej performed by Shelly Covert in collaboration with the Nevada County Reads and Writes program.

Join this guided workshop and discussion about #NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women edited by Charleyboy and Leatherdale, with special guest Joy Molaro, licensed professional clinical counselor with training in expressive arts therapy. We'll share our sketchbooks and any other creative works inspired by the book. Leave with more inspiration for your art book as well as more insight into diverse voices, stories, and experiences. Please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you via email. This is a teen-only program.

Join Truckee Library on Facebook Live for extra special Storytime with local community leaders! https://www.facebook.com/nevadacountylibrary/

Practice your skills by reading a story out loud to an animal. Early readers and independent readers are invited to read to our friendly and non-judgmental dogs, cats, and other pets through Zoom. In partnership with volunteers, library staff, and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

Tune in to the Youth Services team on the radio for silly songs, rhymes and Storytime. Every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. on Star 94.1 FM.

Join Madelyn Helling Adult Services staff member Sydney in her home crafting series. Grab bags will be available during hold pick up hours or register to reserve a bag.

Walk through downtown Nevada City and enjoy the Story Walk of Home to Medicine Mountain a book by Chiori Santiago featured in participating shop windows. This walk begins at Harmony Books, 130 Main St. Nevada City. The book is about a time in the 1930s when two young brothers are sent to a government-run Indian residential school -- an experience shared by generations of Native American children. At these schools, children are forbidden to speak their native tongue and are taught to abandon their Indian ways. Native American artist Judith Lowry's illustrations are inspired by the stories she heard from her father and uncle. The lyrical narrative and compelling paintings blend memory and myth in this bittersweet story of the boys' journey home one summer and the healing power of their culture.

This years blind date with a book will include a dvd and music! Available at the front door where you pick-up your holds. Kids, Teens and Adults will all have selections available to pick from.

Get ready to read, dance, sing, and play with this Storytime for preschoolers, happening live on Instagram each week!

With a traveling art kit and this program, you are ready to make art anytime and anywhere that inspiration strikes. Join us on Zoom. Drop-in at any part of the hour to share what you've made, where you were and what inspired you. Coffee break, lunch break, waiting; in line, Dr. apt, kids pick-up, all are the perfect times to de-stress with a quick a drawing or painting. It doesn't take much to relax and create. Techniques and tips on using art supplies and a simple challenge with prompts will be given at each meeting. ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! Registration is required to receive zoom information and traveling art starter kit.

Six screenings of movies that relate to the themes in The Round House will be held online with a short discussion following. Please feel free to bring your own popcorn, dinner, or refreshments! This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS' award-winning nonfiction film series. https://www.pbs.org/pov/

Walk through downtown Nevada City and enjoy the Story Walk of Home to Medicine Mountain a book by Chiori Santiago featured in participating shop windows. This walk begins at Harmony Books, 130 Main St. Nevada City. The book is about a time in the 1930s when two young brothers are sent to a government-run Indian residential school -- an experience shared by generations of Native American children. At these schools, children are forbidden to speak their native tongue and are taught to abandon their Indian ways. Native American artist Judith Lowry's illustrations are inspired by the stories she heard from her father and uncle. The lyrical narrative and compelling paintings blend memory and myth in this bittersweet story of the boys' journey home one summer and the healing power of their culture.

This years blind date with a book will include a dvd and music! Available at the front door where you pick-up your holds. Kids, Teens and Adults will all have selections available to pick from.

Youth Librarian Mellisa is doing a Facebook Live Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.! Join us for singing, finger play, and a story.

Nisenan Territory and Virtual Map - Join for the debut of this virtual map and learn how the project came together. What started as a two-dimensional map is now a story map that brings Nisenan names back to our local landscapes. The map also includes bits of Nisenan Culture, lifeways and story.

This Zoom event is especially for teen and tween artists. Our Art Club will meet weekly. 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. This month we will explore working with air dry clay. Supplies are first come, first served. Please call (530) 265-1541 to reserve your Art Attack supplies and arrange for pick up at one of our curbside locations. Please register and a link will be sent to you via email.

Join Madelyn Helling Adult Services staff member Sydney in her home crafting series. Grab bags will be available during hold pick up hours!

Get ready to read, dance, sing, and play with this Storytime for preschoolers, happening live on Instagram each week!

Six screenings of movies that relate to the themes in The Round House will be held online with a short discussion following. Please feel free to bring your own popcorn, dinner, or refreshments!

Virtual Penn Valley has a book club! Meet online and discuss stories with other Penn Valley patrons. February's Penn Valley Page Turners book club choice is "The Round House" by Louise Erdrich.