Make this summer memorable and build new skills with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s annual Summer Challenge reading and activities program, May 15 – July 31. Kids, teens and adults can win cool prizes just for learning and having fun. “Studies show that kids and teens can lose significant school skills during … [Read more...] about Enter the Library District’s FREE Summer Challenge Reading & Activities Program May 15 – July 31
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Library District Kicks Off 2023 Winter Reading Challenge on Jan. 1 with Cool Prizes for Kids, Teens & Adults
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s popular Winter Reading Challenge returns in January 2023 to entertain and educate kids, teens and adults with the library’s vast catalogue of FREE audiobooks, magazines, graphic novels, comic books, and more in branches and online. Las Vegas’ newest professional sports team, Las Vegas Desert Dogs lacrosse team, is providing a grand … [Read more...] about Library District Kicks Off 2023 Winter Reading Challenge on Jan. 1 with Cool Prizes for Kids, Teens & Adults
Red Cross issues steps to keep students safe as schools open
More than 300,000 students will be heading back to classes Monday in Clark County and the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada has steps everyone can take to help kids remain safe as they go back to school. As parents get ready for the start of a new school year, it’s a good time to think about emergencies, such as weather-related disasters, and draw up an emergency … [Read more...] about Red Cross issues steps to keep students safe as schools open
Crossing guard recruitment under way for new school year
Residents interested in serving as crossing guards near neighborhood schools are encouraged to apply for open jobs. There is an immediate need for more than 80 crossing guards and recruitment will be ongoing throughout the school year. High-needs areas include the southwest Las Vegas Valley, Spring Valley and neighborhoods in the central Las Vegas … [Read more...] about Crossing guard recruitment under way for new school year
Space Still Available in Clark County School Daze Program
Clark County still has space available for parents who need a safe place to send their kids for distance education. Limited funding has been acquired to support families enrolling students ages five to fourteen years of age in the program. As a result of COVID-19 and the continued closure of public school facilities, School Daze is a program where school age children … [Read more...] about Space Still Available in Clark County School Daze Program