Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Library Highlights Fall 2018

A M AG A Z I NE FOR A LL AG E S

Las Vegas Book Festival Luis Rodriguez, Sara Shepard, and Colson Whitehead PAGE 4

Susan Anton Singing the Soundtrack of Our Lives PAGE 11

Finnegan Blue Toasting the Irish with Some New Orleans Jazz PAGE 13

Okaidja Afroso Celebrating All One People PAGE 10

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Bassett Bros.

Spanning the Musical Universe PAGE 12

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GREETINGS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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3..........................Greetings from the Executive Director

8..........................Gallery Exhibits

16.......................Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival

21.......................Library Locations & Map

4..........................The Great American Read

10.......................Live In Concert

17........................Teen Read Week

22......................Did You Know?

4..........................Las Vegas Book Festival

14.......................In The Spotlight

18.......................Family & Kids Featured Events

23......................14 More Things To Explore

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16.......................Teen animeFEST

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Greetings from the Executive Director Our fall season is filled with celebrated annual programs, including the entire month of September, which is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. A library card is your free passport to a world of discovery, and this is especially true now with the launch of our new website at LVCCLD.org. Your card enables you to download or stream free eBooks, music, movies, television shows, audiobooks, eResources, and more.

Sahara West Library’s Annual Teen animeFEST arrives on Sunday, September 8. You’ll find workshops, a Smash Bros. tournament, live entertainment, food trucks, and “cosplay” contests, where you’ll think Halloween has arrived early with everyone in the costumes of their favorite characters from popular culture! See page 16 for details.

Then jumping ahead to Saturday, October 20, you won’t want to miss the 17th Annual Las Vegas Book Festival, which takes place at the Historic Fifth Street School downtown, featuring special guest appearances by celebrity authors, meet & greets, book signings, and activities for all ages and interests. See pages 4-5 for details.

Just when the leaves are about to fall, it will be time to celebrate the Annual Vegas Vegas Comic Book Festival on Saturday, November 3, at the Clark County Library. Comic book fans will enjoy live music, panel discussions, workshops, and more. This one-day event is free and open to the public, just like all of our library-sponsored programs! See page 16 for details.

Of course, we can’t forget the back-to-school crowd, and in that spirit, the Library District is offering kids and parents something new this year! Socrates is a new e-learning platform that combines kids’ love of video games with the sharpening of math skills. You want them to study, who knew it could be this easy? See more in the box on this page.

On a final note, we are sad to say goodbye to our wonderful Library District Chair Randy Ence, who has retired from our Board of Trustees. Fortunately, Mesquite City Councilman Geno Withelder has stepped in to replace him. Both Randy and Councilman/Trustee Withelder played a key role in helping us to secure the land for our new Mesquite Library Campus. He was appointed by the Clark County Commission for the passion and dedication he has shown for the Library District and his community.

Dr. Ronald R. Heezen EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

As always, please feel free to email me at administration@LVCCLD.org or call me directly at 702.507.6186 with any questions.

Library District Board of Trustees

Through June 30, 2019 Sheila Moulton, Chair Felipe A. Ortiz, Vice Chair Elizabeth Foyt, Secretary Robin Wadley-Munier, Treasurer Kelly D. Benavidez Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod Marilyn Francis Drake José L. Meléndrez Geno Withelder Ydoleena Yturralde

Dr. Ronald R. Heezen Executive Director

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Libraries closed for Labor Day MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 Libraries closed for Staff Development Day

Kids love video games!

Now they can play and learn with

Socrates helps them learn while having fun! This new learning tool performs like a video game, with prizes and incentives, as it sharpens math skills for grades K-5. Socrates assesses each child’s abilities and creates a dynamic learning path based on their individual needs. They will be sharpening their skills while riding in the car, sitting around the pool, or anytime they would normally reach for their favorite game.

Sign up for free using your library card at LVCCLD.org/resource.

Important Dates to Remember FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Libraries closed for Libraries closed for Nevada Day Thanksgiving Day

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Libraries closed for Veterans Day

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Libraries closed for Family Day

Library District Highlights is published four times a year. Program dates, times, and participants are subject to change.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 The largest literary event in Nevada, the Las Vegas Book Festival (LVBF), celebrates its 17th year on Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Historic Fifth Street School, located downtown at 401 S. Fourth Street.

Special events also will be held to enhance this annual celebration of the written, spoken, and illustrated word.

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is a proud sponsor of The Great American Read, an eight-part series hosted by Meredith Vieira, which kicks-off on September 11 at 8 p.m. on Vegas PBS/KLVX Channel 10.

The series explores and celebrates the power of reading, as told through the prism of America’s 100 best-loved novels (which were chosen in a national survey). It investigates how and why writers create their fictional worlds, how we as readers are affected by these stories, and what these 100 different books have to say about our diverse nation and our shared human experience.

Voting for the Great American Read will take place up until October 18 at 11:59 p.m .

For FAQs and details on how to vote, go to LVCCLD.org/blogs/post/what-is-americasfavorite-novel-cast-your-vote-with-the-great-american-read.

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Free and open to the public, the LVBF features children’s entertainment, programming for readers of all ages, poetry, workshops, music, panel discussions, author readings, and much more. For details, please go to lasvegasbookfestival.com.

In addition to the keynote speakers, LVBF will honor UNLV creative writing professor Douglas Unger. Doug has been an advisor, teacher, and colleague to some of the brightest authors, journalists, and literary icons of past three decades. He is the author of four novels, including “Leaving the Land,” winner of the Society of Midland Authors Award for best fiction, a citation from the PEN/Ernest Hemingway Award, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the Robert F. Kennedy Award.

The festival continues to enjoy its successful run thanks to the support and collaboration of local public sector and nonprofit partners including the city of Las Vegas; Las Vegas-Clark County Library District; Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation; and Nevada Humanities.

Sara Shepard

Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium | 11 a.m.

Sara Shepard is the author of two New York Times best-selling series, “Pretty Little Liars” and “The Lying Game,” as well as the series “The Perfectionists.” Freeform TV (formerly ABC Family), has created television series for both of her books and announced in 2017 that they are also adapting “The Perfectionists” for a new series. From 2000 to 2005, Shepard worked at Time, Inc. Custom Publishing and produced lifestyle magazines for corporate clients. She started ghostwriting as a freelancer in 2002 and writing her own books in 2005. Sara grew up in Pennsylvania, earned a Bachelor of Science from New York University, and a Master of Fine Arts from Brooklyn College.

Luis Rodriguez

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Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium | 2:30 p.m.

Luis J. Rodriguez has emerged as one of the leading Chicano writers in the country, with 15 published books in memoir, fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature, and poetry. From 2014-2016, he was the official Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, California, and has received numerous awards for his writing. His best-known work, “Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.,” received the prestigious Carl Sandburg Literary Award, among others. Due to its frank depictions of gang life, it was the subject of controversy when schools in California, Illinois, Michigan, and Texas included it in their reading lists. Luis’ honors include the Hispanic Heritage Award for Literature, the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Writers’ Award, a California Arts Council fellowship, and several Illinois Arts Council fellowships. He was one of 50 leaders worldwide selected as “Unsung Heroes of Compassion,” presented by His Holiness, the Dalai Lama.

Colson Whitehead

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Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium | 4 p.m.

Colson Whitehead is the author of the widely celebrated and awarded novel “The Underground Railroad,” which traces the journey of two slaves who make a bid for freedom from the deep south via a literal underground train system. It won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, the Heartland Prize, the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Hurston/Wright Fiction Award, and was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. The book became a #1 New York Times Bestseller, was selected by Oprah’s Book Club, and was a Best Book of the Year for the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Newsday, GQ , Publishers Weekly, Esquire, and Buzzfeed. Colson’s other work includes “The Intuitionist,” “John Henry Days,” “Sag Harbor,” “The Noble Hustle,” “Zone One,” “Apex Hides the Hurt,” and a collection of essays—“The Colossus of New York.” His work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Harper’s, and Granta. He received a MacArthur Fellowship (“Genius Grant”) and has taught at Princeton University, New York University, the University of Houston, and Columbia University. He graduated from Harvard University.

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Navigating you through the best of our library collection.

Via the recommendations of one very opinionated librarian.

By Rebecca Colbert Head of Collection and Bibliographic Services @ The Library District Can We Talk?

Let’s talk about instant gratification for a minute, maybe less, since, as a culture, we are way short on time and attention.

You want what you want and you want it, NOW. I get it. Me, too.

And if you feel like you are too busy to drive to the library (even though you are missing the physical experience of our great buildings), I have great news for you!

Follow me down the instant gratification rabbit hole of eResources as I share with you all kinds of wonderful treasures from our library collection. With your FREE library card, you can access these FREE favorites and many more almost instantly from your tablet or smartphone by going to our new website at LVCCLD.org.

Read On-The-Go with eBooks and Now … eMagazines Besides being easy to access, eBooks are so portable! You can have multiple titles 6

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queued up in your tablet or phone, and they will never weigh you down. And for magazine lovers, here are some fun facts: • Our eBook platform, Overdrive, has expanded to include magazines.

• Even if you check out the limit of 50 books per month, you can STILL enjoy popular magazines on Overdrive.

• Our magazines are always available without a waitlist. Check out Star, OK, and National Enquirer for celebrity gossip and Cosmopolitan, Food Network Magazine, and Oprah to get your lifestyle hacks.

• You’d prefer People Magazine? Head on over to Flipster, our digital magazine outlet for even more titles. You will find People, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, Time, and Sports Illustrated.

• Bottom line: You’ll never impulse buy a magazine in the checkout line again!

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Tune In to Audio Books & Music

Cut that Cable

Are you more of a listener than a reader?

Downloadable audiobooks from our website can be a great motivation at the gym or to tune out traffic. In fact, our audiobook options have tripled this year.

Overdrive is still our major provider of audiobooks, but two of our multiple streaming services, RBdigital and Hoopla, also have great titles. Check out the RBdigital app for your favorite authors in the downloadable audiobook format. You can find Sophie Kinsella, Christine Feehan, Kat Martin, Eric Flint, and JK Rowling all on RBdigital audiobooks.

Have you cut the cable company’s cord yet? Who needs Netflix when you can watch all of our content for free with your library card? We’re making that easier for you. Once again, Hoopla is a star provider with a huge collection of movies and TV shows. But do not stop there. If you love British crime drama, check out Acorn TV on the RBdigital app. Acorn TV includes hundreds of series that were originally broadcast on Acorn Media or the BBC. You can find all of “Doc Martin,” “Where the Heart Is,” “Murdoch Mysteries,” and “Midsomer Murders” at your fingertips.

Whenever I can’t find something to listen to immediately, Hoopla is my go-to resource.

I’m amazed by their always available content, such as non-fiction by David Sedaris, Marie Kondo, and Napoleon Hill, as well as new literary fiction.

Se Habla Espanol? Watch Pongalo on the RBdigital App.

Besides great audiobooks, Hoopla also has a fine selection of eBooks, excellent comic books, and a giant collection of movies and television, but here’s a tip – their music catalog is truly awesome! When a new album is released (what we call “street date”) in the stores, chances are good that Hoopla already has it available for listening.

They specialize in providing music the same day it’s released and, best of all, you can listen to it endlessly for a week, both streaming and downloading.

Each cardholder can check out ten titles per month on Hoopla. So my kids and I have Hoopla on our devices and they use their library cards to listen to Disney movie soundtracks or the latest Kidz Bop music, and I use my card to listen to Cardi B or Childish Gambino whenever I want.

Pongalo includes over 10,000 episodes of telenovelas plus Spanish language movies and television.

Enjoy Classic Films & More on Kanopy If you want to learn while being entertained, try Kanopy, another streaming service that we offer.

Kanopy features thousands of documentaries and independent films as well as a special children’s section. When I read an article mentioning a documentary, I like to play stump Kanopy, to see how they do. I look through their offerings and probably 90 percent of the time, they deliver the new title I’m looking for. You will also find thousands of important classic and contemporary films. Just bring the popcorn and the charger and find a cozy place to sit.

We’ll see you next time you visit the library in person. In the meantime, happy reading/watching/listening!

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Gallery Exhibits

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Emil Fu

James Stanford

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Best Buy Teen Tech Center Exhibit This teen-centeric exhibit showcases a sample of work created by young adults who use the new Best Buy Teen Tech Center. Equipment available for teen use includes video editing, coding, graphic art, animation and sound software, DJ lab, recording studio with an electronic drum kit, digital media equipment, 3-D and large-format printer, robotics tools, and fashion design equipment.

Clark County Library Sept. 6 - Nov. 18 James Stanford: Shimmering Zen James Stanford utilizes the latest in digital art technique to create mesmerizing mandala designs from digital photos of historic Las Vegas neon signage, and architectural elements from the 1950s and 1960s.

The Studio @ Sahara West Library Reception: Sept. 27, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Sept. 21 - Nov. 24 Nevada Watercolor Society: Fall Show A juried exhibition of original paintings created by the members of the Nevada Watercolor Society. These works reflect the unique and diverse expertise, style, and creativity of our talented local artists.

Sahara West Library Reception: Sept. 27, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Sept. 25 - Dec. 16

Art House LV: Life in Vibrant Color Art House LV sees life as art, and they recommend living it in vibrant color. This group exhibit features artwork from many artists in a variety of mediums. Art House LV is a City of the World, Inc. Project, which serves as an educational, non-profit, community arts organization.

West Las Vegas Library Oct. 4 - Dec. 2 Ailene Pasco: Twisted Yarn Twisted Yarn consists of pieces that unite the practical skill of crocheting with artistic values and concepts.

Ailene Pasco uses yarn to crochet objects and embroider images on acrylic primed canvases.

Laughlin Library Oct. 7 - Dec. 1 The Fabulous Las Vegas Scribes: Member Show An exhibit of calligraphy, paper arts, and book arts by the members of the Fabulous Las Vegas Scribes. The group’s mission is to foster an atmosphere of creativity, support, and inspiration for all members.

Centennial Hills Library Oct. 11 - Dec. 4 Nevada Camera Club: Annual Electronic Competition An exhibit of photographs by Nevada Camera Club members, non-members, and the Nevada Camera Club 2018 Photographer of the Year.

Whitney Library Oct. 16 - Dec. 30

Emil Fu: The Beauty and Rhythm of Ink These beautiful ink-wash paintings derive from the ancient Chinese tradition of using brush and ink to create calligraphy and paintings that not only reproduce the appearance of the subject, but also capture its spirit. Emil Fu includes color ink and western art elements in his paintings as a way to further praise the inspiration that Mother Nature provides to him.

Windmill Library Oct. 18 - Jan. 6 Clark County Artists Guild: Renderings from the Heart An exhibit of artwork by members of the Clark County Artists Guild. The guild is a non-profit organization whose main purpose is to support and encourage established and emerging local artists.

West Charleston Library Oct. 23 - Jan. 9 Desert Companion: 2018 Focus on Nevada Photo Showcase An exhibition presenting professional and amateur photography selected for KNPR’s Desert Companion 2018 “Focus on Nevada” photo contest. Desert Companion is a magazine that celebrates the pursuits, passions, and aspirations of Southern Nevadans.

Spring Valley Library Oct. 30 - Jan. 13

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Rosanne Giacomini: Rematerialized An exhibit of contemporary fiber art paintings consisting of various materials, including recycled and hand-dyed fabrics, thread, paint, paint pencils, markers, beads, wire, and glass. Giacomini’s process begins by selecting a primary piece of fabric as a foundation. She then cuts and positions coordinating fabrics around a focal point, hand sewing the pieces in place or using vintage sewing machines. The resulting abstract, geometric pieces have an organic feel and are left open to audience interpretation.

Summerlin Library Nov. 8 - Jan. 15 David Roberts: Beyond the Stairs An exhibit of Etch A Sketch renderings of cartoons, portraits, and architecture. The drawings were created on several different sizes of Etch A Sketches, from the “World’s Smallest” to “Classic” models.

Enterprise Library Nov. 15 - Jan. 22 Las Vegas News Bureau and Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas: Les Folies Bergere – Entertaining Las Vegas One Rhinestone at a Time An exhibit featuring Folies Bergere photographs, artwork, documents, and costumes from the archives of the Las Vegas News Bureau, UNLV Libraries Special Collections, and the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas.

Clark County Library Nov. 20 - Jan. 27

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Okaidja Afroso Celebrating All People Through the Strings of his Guitar “Through music we can see our similarities,” says Afropop singersongwriter Okaidja Afroso. And that’s just what we need right now.

Originally from the village of Kokrobite on the west coast of Ghana, Okaidja was born into a family of musicians and storytellers. With storytelling in his genes, it was natural for him to keep that family tradition alive. First, as a professional dancer who became well known for his energetic performances, he toured internationally with the Ghana Dance Ensemble. While on tour he expanded his artistic reach, becoming a master multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and arranger. This passion then led him to join a band in Portland, Oregon, in 1997, and since then he has created a one-man show, using his music to tell the stories of his people.

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be joyous, tragic, and uplifting. Audiences also light up for his fusions, like African Cowboy, his original song that beautifully blends genres. When he takes the stage in September, he brings with him the sense that we are all the same.

“I think American audiences are really hungry for something like that …” Okaidja says. “And maybe they think that there must have been a time when we were all one people. To really connect it back.

That is really what I hope that when people come to my show or when they hear my music, they hear that.”

In Ghana, Okaidja says that music and dancing keep the rural communities strong. In his way, by sharing his music he is trying to bring that same sense of togetherness to audiences wherever he may be.

West Charleston Library Friday, September 14 | 7:30 p.m.

West Las Vegas Library Saturday, September 15 | 2 p.m.

Whitney Library Sunday, September 16 | 2 p.m.

Susan Anton Star of Stage & Screen Sings the Soundtrack of Our Lives It is the rare actress who gains international fame, critics’ praise, and a Golden Globe nomination in her very first film. Susan Anton’s breakout role in the aptly named “Golden Girl” established her as a phenomenal talent and helped to launch her multifaceted career as an actress, singer, and variety show host.

She has also shared the stage with such legendary entertainers as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Tom Jones, and toured with country legend Kenny Rogers. Her rich voice enables her to record in any genre, earning her a gold record for her dance hit “Foxy” and a top 10 country hit with “Killing Time.”

With a voice and stage presence that was born for Broadway, it’s no surprise that she landed a part in the original Broadway cast of Tommy Tune’s Tony Award-winning musical “The Will Rogers Follies.” She also worked with director Mike Nichols in David Rabe’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Hurlyburly,” co-starred as Velma Von Tussle opposite Harvey Fierstein in the Las Vegas production of “Hairspray,” co-starred in the national tour of the Broadway musical “All Shook Up,” and toured in the Neil Simon/Marvin Hamlish production of “They’re Playing Our Song” to name just a few of her landmark performances.

Based in Las Vegas, Susan has truly lived a storied show business life, and now she brings all of her amazing talents to an intimate evening of music centered on the journey of the heart and the power of love.

She brings her passion for performing to the Summerlin Library Theater, singing the romantic tunes that have become the soundtrack of our lives.

In 2016, she told the Las Vegas Review-Journal, “I love to feel like I can have a conversation with an audience. If a lyric touches my heart, it will probably connect to your heart.”

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Summerlin Library Saturday, September 22 | 7:30 p.m.

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The Bassett Bros.

Twin Guitarists Spanning the Musical Universe When the lights come up in the Clark County Library and Centennial Hills Library performance spaces this October, you may think you’re seeing double. But it’s actually the identical twin guitar duo, The Bassett Bros., aka Sean and Ian. Since the age of 14, these talented brothers have been performing together, perfecting their craft, and engaging audiences of all ages through their cheerful banter and delightfully diverse repertoire.

The Bassett Bros. captivate audiences with their magnetic stage presence and impressive musical range, leaving fans guessing what genre of music will pop up next in their set list. From the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical eras to more contemporary genres like Rock, Blues, and Heavy Metal, there truly is something for everyone.

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Valentine, and Fred Benedetti, with brilliant interpretations that leave audiences, by turns, spellbound, tapping their feet to the rhythm, and wanting more!

The Bassett Bros. have both earned bachelor’s degrees in classical guitar performance and business administration from San Diego State University, and Master of Music degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Sean is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education from Boston University. In addition to performing, the brothers are both active educators. Sean teaches music at San Diego State University and Ian teaches music at Mesa College.

These brothers offer double the talent and are guaranteed to be double the fun.

Check out a sneak preview of their show by visiting the event listing on our website.

Clark County Library Friday, October 12 | 6 p.m.

Centennial Hills Library Saturday, October 13 | 3 p.m.

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Finnegan Blue A Bit ‘O’ the Irish with Some New Orleans Funk/Jazz Unless you have visited San Diego lately, you may not have had the chance to enjoy local favorite Finnegan Blue. This refreshing, upbeat folk band melds Celtic, Bluegrass, and Second line music with a Punk Rock edge. Their distinct sound will transport you to the colorful streets of New Orleans with one song and then off to the rolling hills of Ireland with the next.

Finnegan Blue began as an Irish band when they formed to play a bar gig on St. Patrick’s Day. But according to Anna Fleming, the founder, songwriter, and lead singer of the band, once they started jamming together their eclectic musical tastes found them branching out to include a broad spectrum of American folk, bluegrass, Americana, New Orleans funk/ jazz, and traditional Irish tunes.

Their sound further evolved with the help of her brother and fellow band member, Willie Fleming, who plays mandolin, trombone, and guitar. “When he was

in the high school marching band he stumbled across the Youngblood Brass Band, a group from Oregon that pushes the boundaries of brass,” Anna said.

“That influence, along with our collective time in the San Diego State University (SDSU) band, is what brought us to our blended sound.”

All SDSU graduates, the band is comprised of Anna Lee Fleming, Willie Fleming, Ricky Giordano (electric guitar), Ronnie Valles (drum kit and percussion), and Chris Duvall (electric and upright Bass). While they perform original songs, they also perform Irish and Bluegrass-influenced crowd favorites such as “Rye Whiskey,” “Come Follow Me,” and “San Francisco.”

West Charleston Library Friday, November 9 | 7:30 p.m.

Mesquite Library Saturday, November 10 | 5:30 p.m.

Their show is a whopping good time and will leave you smiling from ear-to-ear.

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Ricardo Griego Flamenco Guitar

This performance will feature music in the nuevo and puro traditions interpreted by flamenco dance. Ricardo Griego will perform classic Latin sounds accompanied by two salsa dancers.

Ricardo and friends will take you to a place of history, heritage, and homage.

West Charleston Library Sun., Sept. 30 at 2 p.m.

In The Spotlight Futureman & Silverman in Concert Five-time Grammy-winning percussionist XX Roy “Futureman” Wooten (of Bela Fleck & the

An Evening with America’s Poet Laureate, Tracy K. Smith

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A multi-cultural five-star dance company, best known for its passionate, relatable repertoire, performs in a style that is classical, modern, and highly athletic.

West Las Vegas Library Fri., Nov. 9 and Sat., Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Walking in Balance – a Native American Cultural Adventure

Readings with National Poet Laureate, Tracy K. Smith, in partnership with Poetry Promise and Black Mountain Institute.

West Charleston Library | Sat., Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.

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XX Flecktones) and eclectic six-string violinist Tracy Clark County Sat., Apr. 21 atof2electric p.m.

Silverman will Library perform|arrangements violin concertos as well as original compositions and a few “derangements” of Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Beethoven, and Bach.

Windmill Library | Sat., Sept. 15 at 2 p.m.

Clark County Library | Sat., Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Contemporary West Dance Theatre – 2018 Fall Concert Series

Ann Vannoy and Cree Medicine Man Sean Wei Mah (featured in the TV miniseries “Frontier”) share songs and stories from Sean’s youth as he learned the rarified path of the medicine man.

Centennial Hills Library | Sat., Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.

Summerlin Library | Sun., Nov. 18 at 2 p.m.

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Randal Keith in The Music of Robert Goulet Randal Keith brings new life into many of Goulet’s hits with his own rich baritone sound and takes us on a journey to discover the life and music of an incredible performer.

Whitney Library Sun., Sept. 2 at 2 p.m.

Windmill Library Sun., Sept. 9 at 2 p.m.

Las Vegas Stories: The Showgirl The showgirl has been the icon of Las Vegas for decades. Journalist Lissa Townsend Rodgers provides historical accounts through pictures.

Clark County Library Thu., Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.

Paul Pfaff Guitar Concert This classical/fingerstyle guitarist from Long Island entertains his audience with a solo guitar concert while also teaching a little bit of music history.

Clark County Library Thu., Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.

A Visit with Author Karen E. Wilkes Karen Wilkes, the granddaughter of an early 20th-century miner, leads us into the remote and private world of the western mining town Pioche, Nevada, as she shares excerpts from her book “Trampin’ In Pard? Nevada Miners Then and Now.” Sahara West Library Sat., Sept. 15 at 1 p.m.

Latin Journey Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a musical journey from the Caribbean to Brazil to Africa, from traditional salsa to modern Latin jazz and World music.

Summerlin Library Sat., Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Windmill Library Sun., Sept. 16 at 2 p.m.

KingTay Live Philadelphia’s own hip-hop artist KingTay hits the stage with his versatile rapping style, performing songs off of his upcoming album “Positive Vibes & Anger Issues.” A meet and greet with the artist will follow the performance.

West Las Vegas Library Sat., Sept. 22 at 2 p.m.

Whitney Library Sun., Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.

“I Love Paris” with Sylvie Boisel Enjoy French and American Jazz classics performed live by Sylvie Boisel and inspired by the city of lights, including those made famous by Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier.

Rainbow Library Sat., Sept. 22 at 3 p.m.

Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit A staged reading by A Public Fit Theatre Company. Trapped together for eternity in a locked drawing room, three strangers, each with an illicit past, form a bizarre love triangle.

Clark County Library Fri., Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

A Different Side of God Performance Arts Event De’Shaun Carr, aka Shaun Flaco, showcases a performance arts platform, through songs and poems representing various artists’ lives.

West Las Vegas Library Sat., Sept. 29 at 6 p.m.

Journey through Jazz Journey through Jazz highlights America’s original art form through the celebration of monthly themes.

Windmill Library Tue., Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.

Clark County Library Wed., Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.

No Limits: Magic Beyond Possibility Starring Jackson Rayne, World Record Breaking Escape Artist A dynamic, high-energy illusion show featuring one of Las Vegas’ best.

Experience a show that makes you question the limitations in your life!

Summerlin Library Sat., Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Sun., Sept. 30 at 3 p.m.

Maryvale Guitar Ensemble in Concert This internationally-recognized ensemble performs an afternoon of music and entertainment.

Summerlin Library Sun., Oct. 21 at 3 p.m.

Rachel Tyler Broads from Broadway A musical celebration of Broadway’s greatest divas and their iconic performances featuring stars such as Barbra Streisand, Julie Andrews, Liza Minnelli, and Patti Lupone.

Windmill Library Sat., Oct. 6 at 2 p.m.

West Charleston Library Fri., Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

We’ve Got the Music Starring Jonathan Karrant and Chadwick Johnson Talented song-stylists, Johnson and Karrant share a rare musical synergy on stage that is unforgettable.

Summerlin Library Sun., Oct. 14 at 3 p.m.

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Las Vegas Stories: Talk the Walk Downtown Richard Hooker, a cultural urbanist, will present a slide presentation and narrative about his popular downtown walking tour that includes people, places, and local lore.

Clark County Library Thu., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.

Native American Dance & Music with Derrick Suwaima Davis In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, a dance program for the whole family featuring the seven-time Hoop Dance World Champion.

Mesquite Library Tue., Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Clark County Library Wed., Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Sahara West Library Wed., Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

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4th Annual Teen animeFEST Celebrating Japanese Pop Culture Anime and manga are two wildly popular forms of Japanese comic strip art, drawn for print and animation.

Teen fans flock from all across the Valley to attend this awesome annual event, filled with friends, tons of information about new trends, live music, and of course, food trucks to fuel the fun. Throughout the day, teens are invited to attend comic book writing workshops, video game tournaments, anime viewing sessions, and create their own anime-themed crafts.

Perhaps the highlight of the day is the “Cosplay Prom,” where attendees dress up in costumes from their favorite characters in books, movies, TV shows, comics, etc., and attend the equivalent of a school dance. You’ll think Halloween has arrived early!

A mix of pop culture and Japanese-style pop art, typical anime themes or genres include ninja, martial arts, the supernatural or horror story, romance, and science fiction including robots and spaceships.

Saturday, September 8 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sahara West Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 16

For teens just starting their anime hobby, or for those who have been fans for years, there will absolutely be something for everyone! This FREE event is the only one of its kind in Las Vegas, and is only open to teens and their parents or caregivers.

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11th Annual Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival Creative Workshops Vendor Marketplace Artist Alley Food Trucks Kids’ Crafts & Face Painting Live Music Cosplay (Costumes Encouraged!)

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The Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival is a free, one-day event celebrating the illustrated word, that takes place annually on the first Saturday in November. Southern Nevada’s longest-running comic book festival, you’ll find publishers and artists, panel discussions, and much more.

Over 3,000 comic fans attended last year’s event, so join us as we celebrate our 11th year.

Special guests include Amy Chu (“Poison Ivy,” “Green Hornet,” “Red Sonja”); Gene Ha (“Mae,” “Top Ten,” “Top Ten: The Forty-Niners”); Jeff Parker (“The Interman,” “X-Men: First Class”); Russell Lissau (“The Batman Strikes,” “Old Wounds”); Taneka Stotts (“Déjà Brew,” “ELEMENTS: Fire and Beyond”); Steve Horton (“Satellite Falling,” “Amala’s Blade”); professor Ben Saunders, the nerdy pop-folk musical stylings of the PDX Broadsides, and much more!

Co-sponsored by Pop! Goes the Icon and the LVCCLD Foundation.

For a complete listing of programming and information including guests, the Artist Alley, and vendors, visit LVCCLD.org, vegasvalleycomicbookfestival.org, or call 702.507.3459.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Teen Read Week | October 7-13, 2018 Celebrate Teen Read Week, October 7-13, with special events and programs spotlighting all of the surprising and fascinating resources and activities available at your library.

It’s a week that encourages teens to read what they choose, from comics and graphic novels to science fiction and young adult (YA) romance. Teens will also enjoy workshops, a video game tournament, and more!

Teens@ Photography Take your photos to the next level. Learn how to take great photographs by one of our experienced staff members. Cameras are provided, but teens are welcome to bring their own equipment. Ages 12 to 17.

Sahara West Library | Sat., Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m.

Teen Tuesday: YA Book Bingo “It’s written in the stars … READ!” Let’s celebrate Teen Read Week with a fun YA star-themed book bingo game.

Windmill Library | Tue., Oct. 9 at 3 p.m.

Teen Costume Design Workshop Learn about costume design and even build our own costume from recycled materials! The only limits are your imagination. Open to ages 11-17.

Whitney Library | Tue., Oct. 9 at 4:30 p.m.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament Get ready to brawl with your favorite Nintendo characters in this Super Smash Bros. tournament! For Teen Read Week, participants must read in the library for 30 minutes and present a picture or description of the story to get a special event pass!

Sunrise Library | Thu., Oct. 11 at 3 p.m.

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Nintendo Switch Time Get your game on @ the library! Test your skills on Pokken Tournament DX. For teens and tweens.

West Charleston Library | Thu., Oct. 11 at 4 p.m.

Silent Library Celebrate Teen Read Week by working as teams to complete tasks … while staying silent! And we’ll have snacks afterward. Space is limited. Registration is required. Grades 6-12.

Rainbow Library | Thu., Oct. 11 at 4 p.m.

Design a Canvas Book Bag for Teens Design and take home your very own book bag for Teen Read Week! Ages 12-17.

Las Vegas Library | Thu., Oct. 11 at 4:30 p.m.

Teen Zombie Makeup Madness Learn how to make fake blood, rotting skin, and scabs with things you can find in your kitchen.

Open to ages 11-17.

Whitney Library | Thu., Oct. 11 at 4:30 p.m.

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Family & Kids Featured Events Tween Bad Art Competition

Día de los Muertos Stick Puppets

We’ll provide the wacky art material, you make the bad art.

Leave your good taste at home and let your creativity run free!

The best “bad art” will win a bad trophy. Ages 8-12. Space is limited. Registration required.

Bring your imagination to decorate colorful and bejeweled skull stick puppets to celebrate Day of the Dead.

Clark County Library Thu., Nov. 1 at 4 p.m.

Rainbow Library Wed., Sept. 12 at 4 p.m.

Summerlin Library Fall Festival and Craft Fair

There will be live music, food, pumpkin decorating, face painters, a mime, a balloon artist, stilt animals, library book sale, and plenty of craft vendors for an early holiday shopping spree!

Summerlin Library Sat., Oct. 6, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Costumes and Crafts Ball

Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for crafts, dance songs, and more!

All ages are welcome!

Summerlin Library Tue., Oct. 30, Wed., Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m.

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Lego Club Get inspired with a few stories and build a fantastic Lego creation that will be displayed in our library.

West Charleston Library Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 Adulting 101 for Teens Cooking, getting a job, managing money, it can all seem overwhelming. Come to this hour-long workshop in which we discuss different topics that are essential during adulthood and learn skills that you can apply.

Las Vegas Library Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 Let’s Make Buttons Make your own buttons! Choose from a variety of pictures and fandom themes.

Grades 5 and up.

West Charleston Library Mon., Sept. 17 at 5 p.m.

Talk Like a Pirate Day Ahoy, matey! Live out your pirate dreams in this family program, where you’ll dress up, look for treasure, and learn some buccaneering skills.

Whitney Library Wed., Sept. 19 at 4:30 p.m. ¡Vamos a Jugar!/Let’s Play!

Let’s celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! We’ll play some traditional Hispanic games and learn some Spanish words, too.

Sunrise Library Thu., Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.

Sonia De Los Santos Sonia de los Santos performs Latin American party tunes and new bilingual versions of American classics, presenting a personal, yet universal, musical story.

Messages of joyful community music-making and cultural bridge-building will inspire and excite children and grown-ups alike.

Mesquite Library Thu., Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.

Sunrise Library Fri., Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Clark County Library Fri., Sept. 21 at 4 p.m.

Centennial Hills Library Sat., Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m.

Windmill Library Sat., Sept. 22 at 3 p.m.

Sit ’n’ Sew Learn all about the ins and outs of sewing, and participate in fun activities for adults and kids. The American Sewing Guild of Las Vegas will offer sewing machine projects, demonstrations, and help you make your own creations.

Windmill Library Sat., Sept. 22 at 11 a.m.

Liz Mangual: Bilingual Storyteller Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with storyteller Liz Mangual as she enchants and delights listeners of all ages with her participatory style, weaving together a rich tapestry of bilingual tales from across the country and around the world.

Clark County Library Tue., Oct. 2 at 4 p.m.

West Las Vegas Library Wed., Oct. 3 at 10 a.m.

West Charleston Library Wed., Oct. 3 at 6 p.m.

Sunrise Library Thu., Oct. 4 at 4 p.m.

Mesquite Library Fri., Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m.

Centennial Hills Library Fri., Oct. 5 at 4 p.m.

Summerlin Library Sat., Oct. 6 at 12 p.m.

Tech Petting Zoo LittleBits and Ozobots and Codeapillars, oh my! Stop by to sample some of our gadgets and gizmos. Grades K-12.

Rainbow Library Tue., Oct. 2, Wed., Oct. 3 at 4 p.m.

Books and Art Connect meaningful books with creative art projects.

West Charleston Library Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 Maker Monday: Build It with a Box Halloween Edition Create a cool costume using boxes and other recyclables that we’ll have available.

Then show off your creativity with a parade throughout the library!

Whitney Library Mon., Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m.

Halloween Spooktacular Join us for a big Halloween bash as we make crafts and enjoy some spooky activities. Ages 3 to 11.

Sahara West Library Wed., Oct. 24 at 4 p.m.

Let’s Make Slime aka Slime All About It Slippery, gooey, and slimy!

Make some slime to take home!

West Charleston Library Wed., Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.

Haunted House Feel all the chills and the horror in our library haunted house. We will continue the not-so-scary fun with Halloween games and crafts. This program will be held in the main theater area. Ages 0-17.

Clark County Library Thu., Oct. 25 at 5 p.m.

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Teen Galaxy Slime Create amazing galaxy slime!

Yes, it will be messy. For ages 12-17.

Summerlin Library Tue., Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Spooky Tales Craft Buffet Dress up and join us for a fun-filled hour as we celebrate Halloween through spooky stories, dancing, and craft-making. Space is limited and tickets will be given out one-half hour before the program starts. Grades K-5.

Centennial Hills Library Wed., Oct. 31 at 4:30 p.m.

Mad Science Club: Candy Science Got any leftover Halloween candy?

Learn how to do some cool science experiments using candy.

Whitney Library Thu., Nov. 15 at 4:30 p.m.

Sweeter Than Pumpkin Pie Craft Buffet Join us for a feast of crafts! Grab a slice of holiday fun made just for toddlers.

Sunrise Library Tue., Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Coyote Trickster Tales Before Wile E. Coyote was being tormented by the Road Runner, another Coyote was causing mayhem and chaos.

Hear his story and other trickster tales in this celebration of Native American folktales. Space is limited and tickets will be given out one-half hour before the program starts. Grades K-5.

Centennial Hills Library Wed., Nov. 21 at 4:30 p.m.

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Identity Theft: Creating a strong “passphrase” and other cybersecurity tips

By Scott Gulbransen AARP State Communications Director

cases of stolen “Most information occur by the hacker guessing the victim’s password.

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Most of us don’t think twice about those passwords that we set up for our various online accounts.

But according to the cybersecurity company Symantec—known for its Norton and LifeLock products—we should be taking our passwords much more seriously. The company reports that some 1.1 billion people had their identities exposed to theft and fraud in 2016, which was double from the previous year.

Your first line of defense against cybercriminals is a well-written password.

However, people often use a single word as their password and/or reuse passwords across several accounts, putting their security at great risk.

So rather than passwords, experts now recommend a “passphrase,” a few words that form an easy to remember, short sentence. Avoid using names, places, and words from your past, like an old 20

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expert, trustworthy information on the latest scams and ways to protect yourself while shopping, banking, using social media, donating to a “charity,” and more at https://bit.ly/2z3nsTm.

street address or your mother’s maiden name. Instead, think of something basic but meaningful to you, for example, the phrase, “I love my dog.”

Then make this passphrase stronger by including:

Sign-up for AARP’s Free Watchdog Alerts at https://bit.ly/2LZUnTa.

• Capitalization

And check out the Federal Trade Commission’s detailed Identity Theft web page that outlines the various types of cybercrime, how to recognize if you have been hacked, and steps to protect yourself.

Go to https://bit.ly/1InA1oP.

• Punctuation • Numbers • Spacing • Alternate Spelling • At least 12 characters By using the original phrase “I love my dog,” you could end up with: IluvMi 2dogz! Or #ILOVE myDog 2018!

Always use a different passphrase for each of your accounts.

AARP’s Fraud Watch Network website is free of charge for members, non-members, and people of all ages. This site provides

In addition, the Library District offers a number of books and classes that provide helpful information about protecting yourself from scams, fraud, and cybercrime. Check out our new website at LVCCLD.org to search for these topics and more.

Stay safe out there!

Fraud Prevention Classes Family Fraud and Family Scams Windmill Library Wed., Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.

Fraud Trends Enterprise Library Thu., Sept. 27 at 2 p.m.

Cyber Safety Sahara West Library Wed., Oct. 3 at 2 p.m.

Fraud Prevention Overview Centennial Hills Library Fri., Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.

Sweetheart or Swindler Enterprise Library Wed., Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.

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14 1 Centennial Hills Library 6711 N. Buffalo Dr., 89131 702.507.6100 2 Clark County Library 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., 89119 702.507.3400 3 Enterprise Library 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., 89123 702.507.3760 4 Las Vegas Library 833 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 89101 702.507.3500 5 Meadows Library 251 W. Boston Ave., 89102 702.474.0023

3 6 Rainbow Library 3150 N. Buffalo Dr., 89128 702.507.3710 7 Sahara West Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 89117 702.507.3630 8 Spring Valley Library 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 89103 702.507.3820 9 Summerlin Library 1771 Inner Circle Dr., 89134 702.507.3860 10 Sunrise Library 5400 Harris Ave., 89110 702.507.3900

25 11 West Charleston Library 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., 89146 702.507.3940 12 West Las Vegas Library 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 89106 702.507.3980 13 Whitney Library 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 89122 702.507.4010 14 Windmill Library 7060 W. Windmill Ln., 89113 702.507.6030

All urban branches are open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outlying branch hours vary; please call for hours.

15 Blue Diamond Library 16A Cottonwood Dr., 89004 702.875.4295 16 Bunkerville Library 150 W. Virgin St., 89007 702.346.5238 17 Goodsprings Library 365 W. San Pedro Ave., 89019 702.874.1366 18 Indian Springs Library 715 Gretta Ln., 89018 702.879.3845

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19 Laughlin Library 23 Mt. Charleston 2840 S. Needles Hwy., 89029 Library 702.507.4060 75 Ski Chalet Pl., 89124 702.872.5585 20 Mesquite Library Campus 24 Sandy Valley Library 160 W. First North St., 89027 650 Quartz Ave., 89019 702.346.5224 702.723.5333 21 Moapa Town Library 25 Searchlight Library 1340 E. Hwy. 168, 89025 200 Michael Wendell Way, 702.864.2438 89046 702.297.1442 22 Moapa Valley Library 350 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., 89040 Visite la biblioteca hoy mismo.

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Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with The Incredibles

Did you KNOW

Unlock the superpowers of your library card!

Find your dream job in a few clicks with Nevada Career Explorer Have you ever had a case of the Mondays that lasted all the way through Friday at 5 p.m.? Do you get the Sunday scaries when thinking about the week ahead of you? It may not be easy working in a job you don’t like, but it’s easy to find one that you love, suited to your talents and interests, with Nevada Career Explorer. This new online career and planning tool is free to use for LVCCLD cardholders and will set you on a journey to discover your true career path.

Nevada Career Explorer can be accessed on any computer—in the library or at home— at LVCCLD.org/career-exploration. All you need is your library card number and PIN to login.

Check Out These Features: • Quick Assessment: Shows you an organized view of your personality type and strengths based on your answers to a few short questions.

• Interest Profiler: Highlights your interests and outlines how they pertain to the workforce.

• Budget Your Life: Create budgets for your current income and spending, or plan for the income you’d like to earn with your dream job.

• Choosing an Industry: Search for opportunities based on highest wages, most openings, or most in-demand.

You will also find free access to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) programs, educational apps, in-person and virtual homework help, and technology workshops. A library card is probably the most cost-effective (again, free) back-to-school supply available!

Or, if you prefer to enter online, you can follow us @LVCCLD on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and tell us why your library card is incredible using the hashtag #GetCarded.

• Colleges and Training: Search for nearby locations that offer the education you need to secure your ideal career.

Finding the job you want, and navigating your way to it, is now easier than ever with your LVCCLD library card and Nevada Career Explorer. Hello, Monday!

Made possible by the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

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And the best part? Everything is ... FREE!

And for a chance to win our classic black and white, limited edition, #GetCarded oversized tote bag, watch for displays in your library featuring The Incredibles!

Pick up an entry form and write a comment about why your library card is incredible. Place the sticky note on The Incredibles board display and drop the form in the entry box.

• Up the Ladder: A game-like learning tool, designed for kids, that introduces them to fields and future professions that might be of interest.

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During Library Card Sign-Up Month in September, The Incredibles family Bob and Helen, Violet, Dash, and baby Jack-Jack are here to encourage people of all ages to unlock the superpowers that a library card possesses, from free access to thousands of materials in your nearest library branch to millions of items on the Library District’s new website LVCCLD.org. We’re talking about books and eBooks, audiobooks, comics, magazines, newspapers, streamable movies & TV, music, and learning resources.

And check out your local branch for Superhero Costume Week, September 16-22, where kids (and parents) can come to storytimes dressed as their favorite superhero!

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14 Adult Diabetes Education Management and Support Group This group will offer education, support, and monthly speakers.

West Charleston Library Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Sept. 4, Nov. 13 Learn to DJ for Adults This interactive hands-on experience will expose you to the profession of being a DJ. Learn the skills of scratching, mixing, lighting, and more.

Enterprise Library Wednesdays at 3 p.m.

Sept. 5, 19, Oct. 3, 17, Nov. 7, 21 Adult Coloring Time It’s not just for kids anymore. We’ll provide coloring sheets and colored pencils.

Centennial Hills Library Saturdays at 2 p.m.

Sept. 8, 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 10, 24 Meditation Classes Learn ways to relieve everyday stress by practicing simple relaxation techniques.

Clark County Library Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Nov. 12

Beginning Book Writing with Hughes and Burns Authors of the “What She Knew” trilogy, K.R. Hughes and T.L. Burns, will conduct a beginning writers workshop.

Sahara West Library Sat., Sept. 15 at 11 a.m.

Rainbow Library Wed., Sept. 19 at 6 p.m.

Community Fair The Metropolitan Police, Pines Boys & Girls Club, and Hope Christian Health Center will provide information about senior services, health programs, youth programs, and more. T-shirts will be given away courtesy of the Nevada Library Association, while supplies last.

Sunrise Library Tue., Sept. 18, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Fishnet & Spotlights: Frederic Apcar & Casino de Paris From the spectacle of the famed Octuramic stage, to the stunning choreography of Ron Lewis, to the glamorous designs of Jose Luis Vinas, hear stories of the legendary production show that ran from 1963 to 1981 at the Dunes Hotel & Casino.

Clark County Library Sun., Sept. 30 at 2 p.m.

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Radical Reels There is no better way to get stoked about skiing, biking, riding, or paddling than by seeing this year’s jaw-dropping bike jumps, nail-biting kayak drops, and mind-blowing powder.

Wristbands are required.

Clark County Library Wed., Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.

Las Vegas Stories: Haunted Vegas Paul Papa tells the spooky tales of another side of Vegas, where in a 24-hour town, it’s not uncommon for things to go bump in the night.

Clark County Library Thu., Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.

Starting Your Fall Garden: Gardening Basics Get tips from Bryan Cabble of Garden Farms. Learn the basics of soil selection, fertilization, seed-starting, transplants, and companion planting.

Summerlin Library Sat., Oct. 20 at 3 p.m.

Job & Apprenticeship Resource Fair An opportunity to meet potential employers, learn about apprenticeships, increase networking contacts, and discover educational opportunities while on the path to finding a career.

West Las Vegas Library Wed., Oct. 24 at 2 p.m.

Las Vegas Brass Band: A Salute to Veterans A look back at 25 years of musical magic in this anniversary celebration concert.

Clark County Library Sun., Nov. 4 at 2 p.m.

“I’ve Got Talent” Senior Showcase Community seniors showcase their great talents through music, poetry, dance, and more.

West Las Vegas Library Wed., Nov. 14 at 11 a.m.

Mariachi Winter Festival An annual program featuring the best and brightest groups from the Clark County School District’s Mariachi Music Instructional Program.

Clark County Library Fri., Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.

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Free Tutoring in 13 Library Branches Start the school year off right!

Teachers from the Clark County School District and UNLV School of Education students are available to tutor youth at all urban libraries during the 2018-2019 school year.

This drop-in service is available after school and weekends to help students complete their homework or provide some extra instruction in a variety of subjects.

Call your favorite branch for more information on days and times that these tutors are available.

For more information about the Library District Foundation, please go to LVCCLD.org/foundation. credit: Emily Wilson Photography

Tutors available at the following locations: Centennial Hills Library 702.507.6132 Clark County Library 702.507.3467 Enterprise Library 702.507.3771 Las Vegas Library 702.507.3585 Rainbow Library 702.507.3726 Sahara West Library 702.507.3665 Spring Valley Library 702.507.2823 Summerlin Library 702.507.3877 Sunrise Library 702.507.3912 West Charleston Library 702.507.3956 West Las Vegas Library 702.507.3985 Whitney Library 702.507.4021 Windmill Library 702.507.6060