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Showing posts with label las vegas library. Show all posts

Monday, June 01, 2009

SW Las Vegas Finally Getting a Library!

On June 12, the Las Vegas- Clark County Library District is breaking ground on a new library at the corner of Windmill and Rainbow. Here are some details from the web site:

  • 27,096 SF library with additional shell space of 11,342 SF for future growth
  • 86,617 SF service center housing District administrative offices, support functions and centralized materials processing center
  • 9,390 SF, 300-seat auditorium
  • Seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification
  • Regional building materials and water efficient irrigation systems
  • Efficient use of daylight to minimize the need for overhead or other lights
  • State-of-the-art book and media management system
The library is scheduled to open March 2011. It will feature an art gallery, meeting space, computer labs, computer area, and a bookstore.

More information available here.

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Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Las Vegas Library Circulation Changes

The Las Vegas - Clark County Library District has made some changes to their circulation policies. Starting today, the item limit increases to 50; you can request up to 20 items; items may be renewed up to 3 times; and your fine threshold is now ten dollars.

50 items checked out may seem like a ton of books. But, it is easy to reach this limit if you have kids who all want different things. It is always a good thing to keep a variety of books around to keep the kids interested in reading. Some other good tips from Reading is Fundamental are:

* Have children choose their own books as soon as they start showing a preference for one over another.

* Find out what your child is interested in, and help choose books that are related to his or her interests.

* Ask friends, family, and teachers what books their children have enjoyed; try a book swap.

* If your child does not like a book you are reading together, put it away. Reading is a fun time to share, not a time to fight.

* Again, Again, Again! Children may want to read the same book many times, even if you think they have outgrown it.

* Try out different kinds of books to see what appeals to your children.

* Have fun! Show your children the joy of reading and how it can open up a brand new world!

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