Nevada State Library and Archives

10/15/2026

Did you know that Nevada's first university was in Elko?

Nevada's first university opened in Elko with seven students and one professor. Try a few real admission questions and see how you'd stack up. See link below ⬇️

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10/15/2026

1 in 2 children received assistance from at least one nutrition program in 2024, according to .

Of those children who received benefits from , , school meals, or other nutrition assistance programs, most received assistance from a single program (70%).

We break down the data on children who receive nutrition assistance in the U.S.: https://www.census.gov/library/fact-sheets/2026/demo/p70fs-224.html

10/15/2026

Way to go!

In a massive win for community literacy, the Friends of the Carson City Library and Browsers Corner Book Store recently handed over a $75,000 check to Library Director Joy Holt. […]

10/15/2026

Today is and !
First established in 1964 and 2011, respectively, these days serve as a reminder of the success, independence and rights of people who are blind or visually impaired.
Of course, these achievements should be celebrated year-round, and NLS has a booklist featuring “changemakers” from the blind and visually impaired community.
From stories of academics, like the memoir of James J. Barnes, “Unforeseen: the First Blind Rhodes Scholar (DB90729),” and David Hartman’s “White Coat, White Cane (DB14631)” to stories of physical endurance like Erik Weihenmayer’s “Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther than the Eye Can See (BR14512, DB51505),” the NLS collection keeps the legacy of these individuals alive while providing the resources for the changemakers of tomorrow.
Find the full booklist at www.loc.gov/nls/new-materials/book-lists/changemakers?loclr=fbnls.
[Image: “White Cane Safety Day,” with a white cane folded in the shape of a W.]

09/23/2026

Congratulations to Kendra Tuttle on being named one of four statewide finalists for Nevada State Teacher of the Year! Kendra is a valued member of the Nevada State Council on Libraries and Literacy, and it’s wonderful to see her recognized for the work she does with students and in education.

09/21/2026

Sign up to participate in this accessible webinar about the RS-25, the engine for future Artemis lunar missions.

Let’s light this candle! NASA invites you to an accessible webinar all about the RS-25, the engine to be used for the future Artemis lunar missions, on Friday, October 2, at 2 p.m. eastern time. The two-hour online event includes an audio-described video of an RS-25 engine test, a Q&A with an RS-25 engineer and a panel on accessibility in space and science that includes Dr. Kimberly Arcand, a visualization scientist at NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. To learn more about the RS-25 and the event, visit www.nasa.gov/general/nasa-hosts-virtual-artemis-webinar-for-blind-low-vision-community. RSVP for the webinar by next Friday, September 25, at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAgtokLIPaZ-FCpdjz0JPtBrTOmKu5xwjYPz4hGg3MKrJxzg/viewform.

[Image: An RS-25 engine. Photo courtesy of NASA.]

09/21/2026

Always wanted to work for the Nevada State Library? Here's your chance. We are looking for a Librarian 2. Apply by 9/25/26.

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

09/17/2026

Want to learn more about Nevada's Talking Book Services? Think you or someone you know might qualify for the program? Visit our outreach coordinator at the Age Well Live Well Expo this Saturday!

Who wants to AGE WELL and LIVE WELL?

Join the SCS Fitness Department and SCS Neighborhood Preparedness Team (NPT) for the AGE WELL LIVE WELL EXPO this Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. until Noon.

It will be a morning full of great demos to help you stay active, aging-in-place resources and UNLV balance and grip strength testing.

Make one stop to the Desert Vista Community Center this Saturday and get information on health, safety and services that support active aging.

Desert Vista Community Center | 10360 Sun City Blvd.

09/10/2026

Story Hour Tidbits!
Thank you to everyone who came!
Can't wait to see you all this week!

~~~~Story Hour~~~~
Every Tuesday & Friday
10 AM- 11AM
All ages welcome!

09/10/2026