It seems safe to say that summer is here, and North Lake Tahoe is full of fun to be had! Of course, there’s that big, beautiful, crystal-clear blue lake just down the street, and miles of trails to be hiked or biked. However, when you’ve had all the fun in the sun you can possibly take there are four libraries dotted alone the North Shore that are packed with fun events all summer long. Take advantage of Summer Reading Challenges happening at Incline Village Library, Kings Beach Library, Tahoe City Library, and Truckee Library. At each of these libraries you can sign up, read to earn points, and turn your points in for cool prizes and books. In addition, there is a plethora of arts and cultural events such as Tsurunokai Taiko Drummers at the Incline Village Library on June 22, Wild Things Conservation Ambassadors at Kings Beach Library and Tahoe City Library on July 8 and at Truckee Library on July 14. If you absolutely love animals, you must attend the Wild Things event!

Throughout the summer all our libraries will be offering story times for babies and toddlers. Check out each library’s webpage for more information and to find times and dates of programs. For Incline Village Library – washoecountylibrary.us, for Truckee Library nevadacountyca.gov/Library, for Kings Beach and Tahoe City Libraries – placer.ca.gov/Library. See you at the library!

Incline Village Library

845 Alder Ave., Incline Village, NV. 775-832-4130

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Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. Baby Story Time – best for children ages 0-18 months.

Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Toddler Time – best for children 18 months to 3 years.

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Tuesday, June 21, 5 p.m. – Meet local author, Brooks Brownlee. He’ll talk about the writing and publishing process and read an excerpt from his book.

Wednesday, June 22, 4 p.m. – Tsurunokai Taiko Drummers. Back by popular demand, Tsurunokai performs traditional Japanese folk music as well as original compositions.

Thursday, June 23, 3-6 p.m.; Friday, June 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Book Sale Bonanza! Come out and support the library by buying our gently used books. All proceeds stay at the Incline Village Library

Wednesday, June 29, 4 p.m. – Freshwater Fun with NDOW – Learn about our local waters and creatures that call them home.

Kings Beach Library

301 Secline St. Kings Beach. 530-546-2021

Free COVID vaccinations offered by Placer County Health and Human Services Mobile Vaccine. Stop by on Friday, June 24 and Saturday the 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop-ins only.

Wednesday July 6, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Novel Ideas Bookgroup will meet at the Tahoe City library to discuss “The Soul of an Octopus” by Sy Montgomery

Summer Reading Program begins June 7. All ages are encouraged to sign up and read, read, read. Fun prizes and incentives for all ages. Beginning in July we will have a fun program every Friday. Wild Things on July 8.

Baby Lapsit program in Tahoe City is on the first Tuesday of each month from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Baptist Church in conjunction with MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Babies 0-18 months and their caregivers are encouraged to join the fun.

Baby Lapsit program is on the second Friday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center. Babies 0-18 months and their caregivers are encouraged to join the fun. Songs, rhymes, and rhythms to instill early literacy practices.

Tuesdays 10:30 to 11 a.m. Preschool Storytime. Join us for rollicking fun as Miss Bree shares books, songs, rhymes and more.

Stop by and grab a Take-n-Make craft. All parts provided to make a fun preschool craft. New craft every other week.

We are accepting clean, contemporary, books for our book sale on the July 4 weekend. Call for details please. Please do not leave books at library door, stop by during open hours.

We have three computers for public use and offer faxing, scanning, printing, and copying.

Tahoe City Library

740 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City. 530-583-3382

Summer Reading Program begins June 7. All ages are encouraged to sign up and read, read, read. Fun prizes and incentives for all ages. Beginning in July we will have a fun program every Friday. Wild Things on July 8.

Wednesday, July 6, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Novel Ideas Bookgroup will meet at the Tahoe City library to discuss “The Soul of an Octopus” by Sy Montgomery

Book Sale July 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by for great deals on great books!

Computer classes first and third Thursdays of each month. Held at the Plumas Bank Conference Room in Tahoe City from 3:30-4:45 p.m. iPhone help on the first Thursday and Android help on the third Thursday. Call for details.

Baby Lapsit program in Tahoe City is on the first Tuesday of each month from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the Baptist Church in conjunction with MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Babies 0-18 months and their caregivers are encouraged to join the fun.

Baby Lapsit program is on the second Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the North Tahoe Event Center! Babies 0-18 months and their caregivers are encouraged to join the fun. Songs, rhymes, and rhythms to instill early literacy practices.

Thursdays 10:30-11 a.m. Preschool Storytime. Join the fun as Mr. Matthew shares books, songs, rhymes and more.

Stop by the Farmer’s Market for our “mini storytime” Thursdays from 10 to 10:20 a.m.

Stop by and grab a Take-n-Make craft. All parts provided to make a fun preschool craft. New craft every other week.

We have four computers for public use and offer faxing, scanning, printing, and copying.

Truckee Library

10031 Levon Ave., Truckee. 530-582-8746

June 13 through Aug. 13: Participate in Nevada County Library’s Summer Learning Program, “Read Beyond the Beaten Path.”

June 13 through Aug. 13: Storywalk on the Truckee Legacy Trail featuring the book, Senorita Mariposa.

Tuesdays at 11 a.m.: Coloring to Zen, an adult coloring program. All materials provided.

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.: Beginning June 28, join us for preschool storytime at Truckee Regional Park, next to the Farmer’s Market.

Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m.: Summer Craft Hour with our therapy animals.

Fridays from 4 to 5 p.m.: Lego Club

June 21 at 1 p.m.: Just Books Book Club, discussing Still Life by Sarah Winman.

June 25 at 10 a.m.: Cricut Crafts. Using the Cricut machine and app, join us to make a fun vinyl sticker. Registration is required: https://madelynhelling.evanced.info/signup/calendar

June 30 at 4 p.m.: NorCal Bats. Join us to learn about the rescue, rehab, and release of these important creatures!