For more program updates, book recommendations, and a whole lot of library fun, follow the La Vista Public Library on Instagram. Feel free to tag us the next time you visit the library or come to an event! @lavistalibraryyouth
La Vista Builds: Minecraft Competition - Entries Due May 31
May's competition theme is Heroes and Villains. Builders ages 8-12 can submit photos of their build to Ms. Ashley. Photos will be hung up in the library and kids who enter can retrieve a prize from the library's prize box.
Virtual LEGO Club - ZOOM - Monday, May 9 - 4 p.m.
Join Ms. Jodi on this Monday afternoon for some LEGO building challenges! You must have your own LEGO bricks (or other building blocks) at home to participate in this virtual activity. Contact Jodi Norton for the Zoom information. JNorton@cityoflavista.org
Creative Hands - Meet at Southwind Park - Friday, May 13 - 10-10:45 a.m.
Parents/caregivers and children ages 2-7 are invited to come join us for some hands-on activities! This Friday's Creative Hands will feature creating with sidewalk chalk and bubbles!
Library Storytime! - In-Person - Tuesday, May 10 - 10-10:45 a.m.
Join us at the library for storytime! This is an in-person event. Learn new early literacy skills and practice fine motor skills by joining us for a family friendly storytime geared towards children ages 0-6.
Snap Circuits! - In-Person - Thursday, May 19 - 3:30-5 p.m.
Join Ms. Rachel for some electric fun. Spark your inventive mind with this program on snap circuits. This activity is great for grade school children.
Ocean Crafts - In-Person - Wednesday, June 1 - 2-4 p.m.
Summer reading is here and this year's theme is Oceans of Possiblilites. To start the festivities we will be making special ocean crafts at the library. All ages are welcome to join us!
Virtual Storytime! - ZOOM - Thursday, June 2 - 10 a.m.
Join Ms. Jodi for a live storytime online! It's going to be a whole lot of fun. Contact Ms. Jodi for the ZOOM information. Her email is JNorton@cityoflavista.org
Lunch Bunch & Free Book Friday - Meet at Southwind Park - Friday, June 3 11:30 a.m.
It's time for a picnic! Grab your lunch, a blanket, and find a spot to sit in the park. As you are eating you can listen to some stories. Free books for children will be given out after. This week's guest reader is Mayor Kindig!
For more program updates, book recommendations, and a whole lot of library fun, follow the La Vista Public Library on Instagram. Feel free to tag us the next time you visit the library or come to an event! @lavistalibraryyouth
La Vista Builds: Minecraft Competition - Entries Due May 31
May's competition theme is Heroes and Villains. Builders ages 8-12 can submit photos of their build to Ms. Ashley at AWemhoff@cityoflavista.org. Photos of entries will be hung up at the library and participants will be able to collect a prize from the library's prize box.
Teen Advisory Board and Game Club - In-Person - Thursday, May 26 - 5 p.m.
TAB will be meeting at the same time as game club this month. We will have our brief 20 min. meeting while we are eating. On the agenda is talking about volunteer opportunities this spring. New members are welcome to come or just hang out until game night starts! Ages 13-18 Only.
Teen Virtual Game Night - Discord - No Meeting in May
We won't have a game night on Discord this month. However, if you want to join the library's server where teens talk to each other about books, movies, games and more contact Ms. Ashley. She can send you the invite to join. The Discord server is for teens ages 13-18 only. Ages 13-18 Only.
YA Reading Hour - In-Person - Monday, May 23 - 5-6 p.m. *We are meeting a week earlier because of Memorial Day
Meet at the library to talk about what you've been reading! Teens and young adults are welcome to join this casual book club. We have snacks and talk about our favorite books. Ms. Ashley will also give some book talks on some of the new items added to the library! Ages 13+
For more program updates, book recommendations, and a whole lot of library fun, follow the La Vista Public Library on Instagram. Feel free to tag us the next time you visit the library or come to an event! @lavistalibraryyouth
Adult Library Discord Channel
Want to join an online community of fellow book lovers? Like sharing recipes or gardening tips? Just want someone to talk to? You might be interested in joining the Library's Adult Discord Channel. Discord is an app that allows you to talk to others in the same group or organization. It features text, audio and video chat features. Want to set up a virtual game of Chess? Meet a new squad for Call of Duty? Share a restaurant review with friends? You can do it on Discord! Contact Ashley Wemhoff for more information. AWemhoff@cityoflavista.org
Coffee Coloring and Crosswords - In-Person - Saturday, May 7 - 10 a.m.
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for some relaxation. De-stress, color, have some coffee and visit with other adults from the area. No need to register just come when you are able!
Medicare Seminar - In-Person - Monday, May 23 - 6-7:30 p.m.
Come to the library for a free seminar on the basics of Medicare. Time for Q & A will follow. No registration needed.
History Book Club - In-Person - Saturday, May 14 - 2 p.m.
Enjoy reading books based on history? Looking for a book club to join? Join History Book Club! This month we will be discussing Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie. Contact Cedate Shultz for more information on how to get a copy of the book and join the meetings. CShultz@cityoflavista.org
Monday Book Club - In-Person - Monday, April 11 - 7 p.m.
Monday book club meets every second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. This month we will be discussing Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram. Contact Cedate Shultz for more information on how to get a copy of the book and join the meetings. CShultz@cityoflavista.org
Wednesday Book Club - In-Person - Wednesday, April 20 - 2 p.m.
Wednesday book club meets the third Wednesday of the month. This month will be discussing The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson. Contact Cedate Shultz for more information on how to get a copy of the book and join the meetings. CShultz@cityoflavista.org