Windmill Library

Year-round, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District provides a vast array of FREE online resources and learning tools for students in grades K-12, from virtual tutoring and homework help, to book recommendations for young readers. All you'll need to access these resources is your free LVCCLD library card! Be sure to follow The Library District on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram () for all the latest updates & you can explore all our tools for school success at: https://bit.ly/34TALsf

All Las Vegas-Clark County Library District branches & Curbside services are closed today in honor of 🇺🇸. Don't forget that the library is always open at LVCCLD.org, where you can use your free library card to access hundreds of online resources - stream your favorite music and movies, get downloadable eBooks and audiobooks, learn a new language, plus so much more. We also have a dedicated page for our local veterans where you can find curated staff picks, as well as a listing of local and national services: https://lvccld.org/veterans/

You told us that you missed browsing, and it’s back! Starting today, the Library District has fully reopened our in-branch services and activities just in time for summer reading and enjoyment, while adhering to safe social distancing guidelines. You can find more details on our website, along with our continued Curbside Pick-Up availability: https://lvccld.org/open

Kids and teens can take our and earn awesome prizes just for having a blast this summer 🌞. This FREE program offers you tons of awesome summer fun and we're partnering with the Clark County School District to encourage kids and teens to have a blast while keeping your skills sharp! Enjoy online programs on our Virtually Anywhere YouTube Channel and of course, reading whatever you like – books, comics, graphic novels, magazines, music lyrics, poetry, even listening to audiobooks 😎 . Participation in earns points to win cool prizes from the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Lights Football Club, and more! Sign-up today at: https://bit.ly/summerchallenge2020

We are happy to announce that starting today, the Library District will be partially reopening 24 of our 25 library buildings 🙌 . We know that you come to our libraries to learn, to grow, to find community, and to pursue your dreams, and we are here to help! We have missed you and we look forward to serving you in our branches again, but for a while, this will be a different kind of library experience than you're used to. Social distancing will be the “new normal,” and to ensure everyone’s safety, there will be no available spaces for reading or studying, and limited computer access, as we have had to move our computers six feet apart. Browsing isn’t currently available because we need to keep our items sanitary, but our staff will help you select your items and pick them up at the library desk. Thank you for being patient with us as we figure this out together ❤️ .

We also encourage you to take advantage of our Curbside Pick-Up Service; stream and download materials at LVCCLD.org; and enjoy our entertaining and educational library programs at YouTube.com/TheLibraryDistrict. Learn more by visiting: https://lvccld.org/partial-reopening/

In celebration of National , we are proud to serve our local LGBTQ+ community ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💜 🖤 . Visit our website to browse the Library District's FREE services and resources, curated staff picks from our collection, local and national programs, and more 🏳️‍🌈 : https://lvccld.org/pride-lgbtq/

All Las Vegas-Clark County Library District curbside services are closed today in honor of 🇺🇸. Don't forget that the library is always open at LVCCLD.org, where you can use your free library card to access hundreds of online resources - stream your favorite music and movies, get downloadable eBooks and audiobooks, learn a new language, plus so much more. We also have a dedicated page just for our local veterans where you can find curated staff picks, as well as a listing of local and national services: https://lvccld.org/veterans/

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is here for you! Curbside pick-up service is available now + you can watch online storytimes and educational programs on our new Virtually Anywhere YouTube Channel! To get the latest library updates and details on our safe reopening under the direction of Governor Steve Sisolak, please follow the main page, as well as on Instagram and Twitter. To learn more about our new curbside service and the participating library location’s hours of operation, please visit: https://lvccld.org/curbside/

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is here for you! Curbside pick-up service is available starting Saturday, May 16 + you can now watch online storytimes and educational programs on our new Virtually Anywhere YouTube Channel! To get the latest library updates and details on our safe reopening under the direction of Governor Steve Sisolak, please follow the main page, as well as on Instagram and Twitter. To learn more about our new curbside service and the participating library location’s hours of operation, please visit: https://lvccld.org/curbside/

Heroic Librarians: Unexpected Roles and Amazing Feats of Librarianship

Librarians as superheroes? We hate to brag, but yes! Yes, we are sometimes.

bookriot.com Talking about some of the unexpected and incredible acts of courage, smarts, and community taken on by heroic librarians throughout history.

What is one book you would recommend the entire world read?

Tomatoes Hate Cucumbers: Secrets Of Companion Planting And Popular Planting Combinations

Today is National Gardening Day! 🍅🍓🍆This warm weather has us thinking about gardens. 🌽🌿 Do you have a vegetable garden? What do you grow?

Want to learn more about gardening? https://bit.ly/2vP54S0

healthyfoodhouse.com Gardening is an incredibly beneficial activity. It gives us the connection with nature that we miss so much these days, relieves stress, keeps us physically active, and helps us enjoy the amazing taste of homegrown produce. Growing your fruits and vegetables is both, fun and rewarding, and it can be...

ICYMI: Today is Drop Everything And Read Day (D.E.A.R). Let us know YOUR favorite reasons for reading in the comments!

It's a book fort kinda day 😸

Are you paying for magazines subscriptions? Windmill Library offers FREE access to a wide selection of eMagazines available 24/7 with your Library Card! So why not start today and download right now!

It's World Health day! Make sure you get your daily dose of "vitamins" at the library!

All about ‘The End’...no spoilers!

H/T: Incidental Comics

9 Books for Kids With Characters on the Autism Spectrum

Today is World Autism Awareness Day! It is an internationally recognized day on April 2nd of every year, encouraging everyone to take measures to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout the world.
For more materials about autism, visit https://bit.ly/39RIrKM

bookishbuzz.info You and your children probably know a person on the autism spectrum, it may be a family member, a close friend, or you. Books and stories can help children accept autism and learn that the autistic community is not a monolith. Autistic children are unique individuals with their own feelings, hopes,....

Windmill Library is dedicated to being at the cusp of technological and library trends. To that end, we offer a new service to our patrons: Drone home delivery. Call in to the library to order your books. This brand new service will be available starting today and will end once you finish reading this post!

Happy Birthday Vincent Van Gogh! Celebrate an important and influential 20th century artist. Do you have a favorite of his paintings? Learn more about Vincent van Gogh 🎨 🖌️ ▶️ https://bit.ly/37aPiNM

Star Wars Characters Reimagined As Winnie The Pooh And Friends

Are you a fan of Star Wars? Are you also a fan of Winnie the Pooh? Then you're going to love this! 😍

boredpanda.com Florida based illustrator and artist James Hance just combined Star Wars with Winnie the Pooh. Titled “Wookie the Chew,” Hance's illustrations reimagine Chewbacca as Pooh Bear and Eeyore as an Imperial Walker, along other crossovers.

EVERYBODY should have a picture of a little girl reading to a young calf in their news feed.

Overdrive gives you access to our largest collection of eBooks and Audio eBooks for adults, kids and teens.

Do you want to see the new arrivals, staff picks, and the most popular eBooks collection? Check it out now: 👉 https://lasvegas.overdrive.com/

Tolkien Reading Day is held on the 25th of March each year to celebrate and promote the life and works of J.R.R. by reading favourite passages. The 25th of March is the date of the downfall of the Lord of the Rings-Sauron. 📖 📚 📘
Want to read J. R. R. Tolkien works, start requesting his novels today ▶️ ▶️ ▶️ https://bit.ly/2Sz7jlb

❤️ It's never to early to share the joys of reading with children!

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100 Women of the Year

From Amelia Earhart to Michelle Obama, meet 100 women who defined the last century.

Want to learn more about them and others? https://bit.ly/2W5VODK

time.com From Amelia Earhart to Michelle Obama, meet 100 women who defined the last century

It's World Poetry Day! For more books on poetry 👉 https://bit.ly/2VPC5b4

Question of the day: Do you read the book or watch the movie first?


h/t: Rainbow Library

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It's , so why not enjoy and learn by streaming an acclaimed drama or documentary from Kanopy? Use your library card to stream up to 10 free films every month, courtesy of your Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. Checkout the choices here 👉 https://bit.ly/32WQ1BK and start watching today!

Old Books Repurposed Into Paper Cups And Saucers By Cecilia Levy

Sometimes good books fall apart...beautiful idea to keep them going!📙

boredpanda.com Cecilia Levy has found a novel use for old books and comics. Instead of throwing them out, the Swedish artist transforms them into beautiful works of paper art.

New information makes new and fresh ideas possible.💭 Today is National Freedom of Information day.🗣

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Library District is closed effective Monday, March 16, until further notice. Customers are asked NOT to return materials at this time. You will NOT be charged late fees. Our eResources will remain available and Wi-Fi is available in all library parking lots.‬