Jeffrey Brown — the New York Times bestselling cartoonist and author-illustrator of the Jedi Academy series, "Darth Vader & Son," and "Vader's Little Princess" — is one of more than a dozen authors set to present at the Henderson Reads Book Festival on Saturday, April 20. But you can beat the crowds and see him first […]
The city of Henderson's Emergency Management READY crew is set to be on hand to demonstrate how to create an emergency supply kit and how to stay safe if disaster strikes. Stop by to learn how to get ready and stay ready.
The library plans to host a social hour for adults to help everyone meet new people while participating in a fun activity. This month's event will team participants up to solve the murder mystery of the night hunter. Space is limited. Pick up a pass from the information desk 30 minutes before. The List […]
The library is hosting a free afternoon screening of the 2022 film "A Man Called Otto," featuring Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño and Rachel Keller. Otto Anderson (played by Hanks) is a grump who no longer sees purpose in his life following the loss of his wife. A new family moves in next door and changes […]
Join Spotlight Poetry to share stories and celebrate vital community voices in honor of Juneteenth at and poetry reading and open mic. Established on May 12, 2021, Spotlight Poetry has been a leading force in the Las Vegas arts scene, giving both new and returning poets a home to share their works. The group hosts […]
Learn more about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Southern Nevada during a free presentation by Mark Padoongpatt, an associate professor in UNLV's Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies, who serves as director of the Asian and Asian American Studies program. Padoongpatt researches and writes on the histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders […]
Celebrate Chinese heritage with this immersive experience sponsored by the Shaolin Tai Chi Cultural Center. Hear traditional music created with the guqin, an ancient Chinese musical instrument, and learn about Chinese calligraphy, tai chi and more.
Join Elizabeth Quiñones-Zaldaña for a poetry workshop that will explore the potential behind everyday habits and commonplace occurrences that may appear as mundane yet, upon closer inspection, are sometimes a quiet opportunity for wonder or a glimpse at the ineffable. Participants will read poems, discuss what they find, and spend time writing. Elizabeth Quiñones-Zaldaña is […]
Join Charlene Stegman Moskal in a poetry workshop designed to help revitalize your writing. Practice simile and metaphor, invest in rich images that build the scene and create poetry with just the right tone. Charlene Stegman Moskal is a Teaching Artist with The Alzheimer's Poetry Project under the auspices of the Poetry Promise Organization of […]
This fully Spanish workshop will be taught by local poet, Dulce María Solis Téllez and feature prompts and writing time to perfect your craft. Some translation will be available as needed, but the majority of instruction will be in Spanish. Las personas que asistan al taller literario tendrán la oportunidad de conocer el trabajo de […]
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