We have many resources available for children and youth of all ages.
Third Monday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Tweens and teens can explore, discover, create, and invent "things" at the Library, using everyday objects like straws, paper, cardboard and using electronics like iPads and laptops. The Library provides the materials.
Join us for June's Maker Monday and build a car powered by a balloon. Whose design will win?!
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KIDS SEARCH - is designed for students in grades K through 8. Kids Search provides elementary school students with an easy-to-use, graphically-appealing interface they can use to search their EBSCO databases.
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STUDENT RESEARCH CENTER - is designed for students in grades 6 through 12. SRC provides students in secondary
schools with the most appropriate research tools to easily obtain the information that they need from their EBSCO databases.
Students can easily pre-determine which content sources (e.g., Magazines, Newspapers, Biographies, Country Reports, Film & Video) will be included
with their search. They can also search their databases by topic heading, make use of an online dictionary and encyclopedia, explore the top searches
of the day, and even limit their search according to appropriate Lexile reading levels.
WORLD BOOK WEB – The World Book Web is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, all complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites.
Zinio Magazines This link will allow you to set up your new Zinio account using your library. Must create an account. For a how-to video, visit http://vimeo.com/107853239.
ABC-CLIO - is a collection of History Databases including: American Government; American History; United States Geography; World at War; World Geography; World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras; World History: The Modern Era.
This resource includes sections on:
This resource includes sections on:
This resource includes sections on:
STUDENT RESEARCH CENTER - is designed for students in grades 6 through 12. SRC provides students in secondary
schools with the most appropriate research tools to easily obtain the information that they need from their EBSCO databases.
Students can easily pre-determine which content sources (e.g., Magazines, Newspapers, Biographies, Country Reports, Film & Video) will be included
with their search. They can also search their databases by topic heading, make use of an online dictionary and encyclopedia, explore the top searches
of the day, and even limit their search according to appropriate Lexile reading levels.
Zinio Magazines This link will allow you to set up your new Zinio account using your library. Must create an account. For a how-to video, visit http://vimeo.com/107853239.
The Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System's Summer Reading Program, which is sponsored by Barrick Gold of North America, is fast approaching.
Registration for the Elko County Library program for youth of all ages (infants through 18 years) begins Monday, May 21, 2018.
This year’s reading program, “Libraries ROCk!”, kicks off on June 18 and runs through July 28, 2018. All participants should register for the program and keep an eye out for upcoming crafts and/or activities. Three day camps will be offered for the youth and two for the teens. Registration forms for the three age groups — Babies/Toddlers, Youth, and Teens — are available at the Library or can be downloaded below.
Registration for the Summer Reading Program runs from May 21-June 23, 2018.
For more information, please contact the Library at 775-738-3066.
Toddlers (ages 0-3)Toddler 2018 Summer Reading Registration
Youth (ages 4-11)Youth 2018 Summer Reading Registration
Teen (12-18)Teen 2018 Summer Reading Registration
What: Family Tech Fair
When: Saturday, June 23
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Where: Children's Department
Elko County Library is hosting a Family Tech Day, as part of their Summer Reading Program. Families will enjoy exploring computer coding, using
Makey Makey kits, and participating in other STEM related activities. Families will explore new and different ways of utilizing their creativity. For
more information please contact the Library at 738-3066.
What: Family LEGO Day
When: Saturday, July 14
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Where: Children's Department
Elko County Library is hosting a LEGO Day, as part of their Summer Reading Program. Families will enjoy building with LEGOS and a variety of other building materials. Come and explore new and different ways of utilizing your creativity in building. For more information please contact the Library at 738-3066.
