After 18 years of service to the North Tahoe area, Tahoe Librarian Anne Greenwood has retired. Greenwood’s career with the Placer County Library began in 2006 at the Tahoe City Library where she worked for five years before becoming the branch manager of the King’s Beach Library. After 10 years in that position, Anne was promoted to the position of Tahoe Librarian in charge of managing both the King’s Beach and Tahoe City branches.

As a founding member of the Tahoe Library Coalition, Greenwood was instrumental in bringing librarians from the North Lake libraries together to better strengthen their bond, share ideas, and find ways to best serve all library patrons in the North Tahoe communities. Library Loop articles, such as this one, featured in the Sierra Sun and Tahoe Daily Tribune are examples of the work of the coalition in that North Lake Tahoe librarians contribute to the content on a regular basis.

The Tahoe area native obtained her master’s in library and information science from San Jose State University and set out to change the perception of local libraries as a place for quiet reading to a community center approach that hosts art displays, technology workshops, and encouraged interactive children’s programming and visit from local schools.

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“It’s been such a joy and privilege to be a part of these communities and to promote literacy and all of the incredible resources libraries provide,” said Greenwood. “I will miss our incredible staff, our wonderful patrons, and this immensely satisfying job that helps so many people on a fundamental level.”

Truckee Library
10031 Levon Ave.
(530) 582-7846

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Nevada County Library’s Summer Learning Program will be ending on August 10th, but there is still time to sign up and try to complete the summer reading challenge. Youth ages 0-18 receive a free book and seed paper bookmark. Participants who drop off their completed reading log by August 16th will be entered into the grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.

Tuesdays at 5 p.m.: English Conversation Group, an adult program, to help improve your English communication.

Wednesdays at 10 a.m.: English Conversation Group, an adult program, to help improve your English communication.

Wednesdays at 4 p.m.: RUFF Reading. Read to our therapy animals and participate in fun crafts! In partnership with library staff, volunteers, and the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.

The fourth Wednesday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Lawyer in the Library. Sign-up for a free legal consultation with a local volunteer attorney. Register for a 15-minute session by calling (530) 582-7846.

Fridays at 4 p.m.: Children’s Lego Club

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Outdoor Storytime. Our summer storytime is held on Tuesdays at Chief Truckee Lawn next to the Truckee Regional Farmer’s Market until August 20.

Everyday until August 16: Visit the Truckee Library’s Storywalk along the Legacy Trail. Follow the book, page by page, “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom as you stroll along the Truckee River! Starts below the Regional Park.

August 2 at 10 a.m.: Sew-cial Hour. Come and learn to sew or brush up on your basic skills using our sewing machines!

August 6 at 2:30 p.m.: Slime at the Library. Make your own slime. This program is a part of our Summer Learning Finale Party.

August 6 at 4 p.m.: Summer Learning Finale. Come celebrate the end of our Summer Learning Program with FREE festivities including an exciting puppet show by Puppet Art Theater and face painting!

August 7 at 1 p.m.: Wild About Wool, an adult needle crafting program.

August 8 at 2 p.m.: 3D Printer Certification. Registration required.

August 15 at 2 p.m.: Pop Up Makerspace for all ages.

August 16 at 10 a.m.: Sew-cial Hour. Come and learn to sew or brush up on your basic skills using our sewing machines!

August 17 at 5 p.m.: Sierra Speaker Series. “Living Alongside Black Bears” with Sarinah Simons. Held at Donner Memorial State Park.

Incline Village Library
845 Alder Ave.
775-832-4130

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.: Family Story Time – For children of all ages, with a focus on enjoying literacy and language as a family.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Book a Libarian. Get 50 minutes of one-on-one assistance with things such as creating a resume, downloading ebooks, setting up an email account, filing for services, virtual reality, using maker equipment, etc. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment. Register at washoecountylibrary.us/events.

Thursday, Aug. 1, 3-5 p.m.: IV Quad Makerspace. All maker equipment will be out for use – sublimation printing, vinyl cutting and heat press, Cricut machine, etc. Reservations required to reserve a 30 minute spot.

Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:30 a.m.-noon: Encore IV Quad Makerspace – can’t make it Thursday? Come on Saturday! All maker equipment will be out for use – sublimation printing, vinyl cutting and heat press, Cricut machine, etc. Reservations required to reserve a 30 minute spot.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4 p.m.: Time-Out Tuesday for Adults – Come meet, mingle, and make something! Aug 6 project: shower steamers.