Sayantani DasGupta —author of "The Serpent's Secret" and the Jane Austen-inspired reboot "Debating Darcy" — 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 Dr. DasGupta (she's a pediatrician, too) first at the Paseo Verde […]
Bring a gently-used book to exchange for a surprise new-to-you book. Then enjoy coffee and cookies while reading in one of the coziest rooms in the library. Registration required. Ages 18+. The book you bring in will be considered for future book exchanges or donated to library bookstore.
Join Nathan Harper, Southern Nevada Water Authority Archaeologist at the Las Vegas Spring Preserve, for a discussion titled "Building the Nuwu Pasats: A New Ethnobotanical Garden" on the new ethnobotanical garden, focused on Southern Paiute plant knowledge. Registration for this free Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area presentation is required. Enjoying The List? Become a member today!
Friends of Henderson Libraries is hosting a community craft and vendor fair featuring local crafts and other merchandise. So stop by, shop and support the library. Enjoying The List? Become a member today!
The library's Film Movement Series features award-winning internationally acclaimed independent films. This month's screening is set to feature "Aloners," a 2021 film from South Korea in Korean with English subtitles. The film follows a solitary woman who re-evaluates her life after her neighbor dies alone in his apartment. The film is not rated and is […]
Author Amanda Skenandore is set to join the Malcolm Book Club in person to discuss her novel "The Second Life of Mirielle West." Publishers Weekly said, "In this superior historical… Skenandore makes plausible Mirielle's metamorphosis from Hollywood socialite to active, caring member of the Carville community. The author's diligent research, as well as her empathetic […]
Celebrate the holiday season at the annual Library Tree Lane Gala. Friends of Henderson Libraries will fill the Paseo Verde Library with decorated trees, food & wine, gift baskets and library supporters. Tickets are $75 per ticket ($90 per ticket on the evening of the gala.) Tickets are sold through PayPal, but you do not need […]
Gryffindor, Slytherin and all the rest are invited to an after-hours Yule Ball filled with games, crafts, and activities for all ages. Shop at Diagon Alley, wander the path of the Forbidden Forest, try some Butterbeer in the Great Hall, and find the horcrux for a second entry into the drawing for the door prize. […]
Watch for the launch of the Henderson Library Tree Lane Holiday Boutique. The annual Friends of Henderson Libraries benefit will feature gift baskets, book bundles and more. Chance drawings will also be available at $1 each or six for $5. The boutique leads up to the Library Tree Lane Gala & Auction slated for Dec. […]
Children's book author and illustrator Ben Clanton is coming to Henderson for a book signing and presentation. Best known for his Narwhal and Jelly early graphic novel series, the Seattle artist is also the author of the Tater Tales series, the Rot books, "Rex Wrecks It," "It Came in the Mail," and more. Feel free […]
David Bowie won't be there, but if you're into Labyrinth, this event presented by the local chapter of The Labyrinth Society may intrigue you. Learn about the history and development of the labyrinth over the past 4,000 years, view photographs of labyrinths throughout Nevada, and then enjoy an indoor labyrinth walk on a portable flat […]
Before you shop, try the Paseo Verde Library's eighth annual Back-to-School Clothing Swap. Drop off a grocery bag of children's clothing sizes newborn to 20 to the Paseo Verde Library from Monday, July 24, through Wednesday, Aug. 2, and receive one ticket for each bag. (LIMIT 10 BAGS PER FAMILY.) Return on Saturday, Aug. 5, […]
The screening of “All Eyes Off Me” is part of the library’s Film Movement series. From Israel, in Hebrew with English subtitles, the film is not rated and is not recommended for children under the age of 17 because of nudity, drug use, language and adult situations. Danny is pregnant by Max but she doesn't […]
One Book, One Henderson urges the entire community to select a book to read, discuss and celebrate together. This year's book is Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel "Remarkably Bright Creatures." From crafts to book club chats, there are more than a dozen events planned with participation from all Henderson Libraries locations. The action is set […]
The library is set to host a free screening of the 2021 film "Hinterland." When an ex-prisoner of the Great War returns home and finds his comrades brutally murdered, he decides to bring the serial-killer to justice. The film is from Austria and is in German with English subtitles. The film is not rated and […]
See the world with fresh eyes through a flat lay workshop where discarded or ignored objects will be given new purpose and life. Design your own flat lay and get a photo of it to take home. The Office of Collecting and Design is a museum of lost and forgotten objects located in the heart […]
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 local poet Jennifer Battisti on a journey into the lived experience, and consider the infinite possibilities of bringing expression into your routines. Creativity does not belong in a specific space or a designated time slot but rather can flow through every aspect of your world. Jennifer Battisti is a lifelong Nevadan. Her work has […]
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