4th of July Holiday

All Nevada County Libraries will be closed on 4th of July in observance of the holiday.

Pronunciator

Nevada County Community Library is pleased to announce our newest digital resource, Pronunciator, an online language-learning system free for all library patrons. It offers over 80 of the world's most popular languages. Free.  Available through o...

Painting River Rocks at Bear River Library

Event Type(s): Summer Reading Program
Age Group(s): Any
Presenter: Mellisa
Mellisa Hannum
(530) 271-4147
mellisa.hannum@co.nevada.ca.us

SYRCL Yuba Field Trip

Enjoy a walk along the riverbank, view salmon habitat, get your hands and feet wet looking for salmon food (AKA bugs!), and play games. Register in advance online. Meet at the river (participants responsible for transportation).Please register yourself an...

Cupcake Competition at Grass Valley Library

We need you and your skills to decorate and complete the most outrageous and delicious cupcakes you can.Ages 12-18Event Type(s): Summer Reading ProgramAge Group(s): TeenPresenter: RachelRachel Schneider(530) 470-2693rachel.schneider@co.nevada.ca.us

Bus Storytime at Grass Valley Library

In partnership with Gold Country Transit, we’re jumping on the bus for a ride around town with songs, books, and fun! We’ll make bus-based art for the first half hour before boarding the bus. Register in advance.Please sign yourself an...

Unicorn Party at Madelyn Helling Library

Unicorn crafts, stories, bubbles, facepaint, and unicorn poop (rainbow slime!).Event Type(s): Summer Reading ProgramAge Group(s): AnyPresenter: LisaLisa Nowlain(530) 265-1538lisa.nowlain@co.nevada.ca.us

Penn Valley Page Turners

Penn Valley has a book club! Meet and discuss stories with other Penn Valley patrons. Enjoy tea, coffee, and snacks.

Event Type(s): Book Club
Age Group(s): Adult

Stuffed Animal Palooka Party at Bear River

Event Type(s): Summer Reading ProgramAge Group(s): Ages 5-10, Babies and Toddlers (birth - 3 years), Preschool (3 - 5 yrs)Presenter: MellisaMellisa Hannum(530) 271-4147mellisa.hannum@co.nevada.ca.us

Explore Robots (PV)

Event Type(s): Summer Reading Program
Age Group(s): Any
Presenter: Lisa
Anne Odell
(530) 432-5764
anne.odell@co.nevada.ca.us

Water Cycle Investigations (TR)

Calling all young scientists: Join Detective Drizzle in hands-on activities that explore the water cycle. Come and get your hands wet as we investigate the mystery of the magical liquid upon which all life depends! Presented by South Yuba River Citizens L...

Seed Bombs with Bear Yuba Land Trust (BR, GV, & MH)

Join our special guest from the Bear Yuba Land Trust to learn all about nature, trails, conservation, and more.No registration required. Ages 5 and up.

Tuesday, June 26th @ Bear River Library - 5:30 pm

Wednesday, June 27th @ Grass Valley Library - 1:30 pm

Th...

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime (BR)

 All ages are welcome.*Stuffed animals may be dropped off any time during the Library's open hours.*Event Type(s): Summer Reading Program, StorytimeAge Group(s): 0-5 (K)Presenter: MellisaMellisa Hannum(530) 271-4147mellisa.hannum@co.nevada.ca.us

Garden with Sierra Harvest (GV)

See what it takes to make a beautiful garden.
Event Type(s): Summer Reading Program
Age Group(s): Any
Rachel Schneider
(530) 470-2693
rachel.schneider@co.nevada.ca.us

iPad and iPhone Class (MH)

This iPad and iPhone Class will help you get acquainted with various features of your apple devices. Please register in advance for this class.Event Type(s): Computer ClassAge Group(s): AdultPresenter: PattiJill Davidson(530) 265-7050

Summer Lunches at the Library (GV)

 Participants will be provided a fresh, free meal and are encouraged to engage in a fun activity that changes daily. Activities include Hang Out Monday, STEAM Tuesday,  Art Wednesday, Move! Thursday, and Family Friday. 

No regist...

Summer Movie Mondays (MH)

Free popcorn and a water-themed movie! We'll do crafts at 3 pm; movie starts at 3:30. Rated G or PG.

Homeward Bound: June 11

Flipper: June 18

Finding Nemo: June 25

The Princess and the Frog: July 2

Moana: July 9

The Little Mermaid: July 16

Andre: July 23

Musical Mondays at Madelyn's (MH)

In collaboration with InConcert Sierra, we will be hosting local musicians in the Amphitheater for all ages.

Event Type(s): Summer Reading Program

Age Group(s): Any

Presenter: InConcert Sierra

Lisa Nowlain

(530) 265-1538

lisa.nowlain...

Otaku Club (GV)

Event Type(s): Summer Reading Program
Age Group(s): Teen
Presenter: Rachel
Rachel Schneider
(530) 470-2693
rachel.schneider@co.nevada.ca.us

PAWS to Read at Penn Valley Library

Read for five sessions and receive a free book!

Call the Penn Valley Library to sign up! Space is limited!

Age Group(s): Ages 5-10

Joe Warrillow

(530) 432-5764

Joseph.Warrillow@co.nevada.ca.us

Paws to Read

Practice your reading with a trained therapy dog! We will have books available, or you're welcome to bring your own. Emerging readers welcome as well!

No registration necessary; just drop in and sign up for a session.

Event Type(s): Library Program...

Storytime at the Library (MH/GV/TR/BR)

Madelyn Helling Library     

• Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5): Tuesdays from 10:30 -11:00 AM  
• Preschool Spanish Storytime (ages 3-5): 1st Tuesday of the month from 10:30-11:00 AM   
• Sensory Storytime (todd...

E-Book & Audiobook Download Help (GV)

Need Help Downloading Your E-book or Audiobook?Sign up for assistance with Overdrive & Enki at the Grass Valley LibraryRegistration is necessary for each 20 minute appointment. Appointments will be seen on first come first serve basis during the date/...

Saturday Lego Club (TR)

Drop by the library for Lego Club!

-Build things

-Take part in Lego Challenges

-Meet new friends

No registration needed.

Game On All Day! (BR)

Drop in and play with iPads & board games:Connect Four, Perfection, Mousetrap, Operation & much more! 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Every Saturday at the Bear River Library.  Join the fun.  No registration required.  Drop-In.

Life Size Games (BR)

Start your Saturday with some fun! We'll play a life-sized game in the library stacks like Mini Golf, Sorry!, Giant Connect Four, and more! Then stick around for more tabletop play with Game On.

Event Type(s): Library Programming

Age Group(s):&...

Sing-along for all ages (MH)

Sing favorite songs and learn new ones! Singing with your children is an important part of literacy building, and a fun activity for all ages. Drop-in program.

Event Type(s): Library Programming

Age Group(s): K - 6th Grades

(530) 265-1538

STEAM Saturdays (MH)

Located in the children's room at the Madelyn Helling Library.  Ages 3 and up.