Book puts America’s small towns under microscope

What I Found in a Thousand Towns: A Traveling Musician’s Guide to Rebuilding America’s Communities — One Coffee Shop, Dog Park, & Open-Mike Night at a Time by Dar Williams:

Musician Dar Williams, who has spent years traveling the county, muses why some towns flourish while others fade away. She researched her book by visiting small towns and talking to local officials, small business owners, and residents.

“Positive proximity, a state of being where living side by side with other people is experienced as beneficial,” is part of her answer.

A few places she looks closely at are Moab, Utah, and the Finger Lakes region of New York state. An insightful and fascinating look at people and places.

STEAM Club

STEAM incorporates science, technology, engineering, art and math into hands-on projects and activities. Activities include Lego Club, Coding Workshop and more. Every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Paws2Read

Children read to dogs (Yes! Real live dogs!) as a way to improve their reading and to hang out with a furry friend. Oct. 5 from 4 to 5. This program happens monthly.

Quiller’s Club

Produce artwork in the ancient form of quilling or paper filigree. All experience levels welcome on Oct. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. This program is offered monthly on the second Tuesday of the month.

Computer Classes

This series offers basic classes in internet searching (Oct. 31, 9 to 11 a.m.) and computer basics (Oct. 3, 9 to 11 a.m.). Additional classes will be added based on community demand. Let us know if there is something you’d like to learn.

Open Computer Lab

Bring your questions or just drop by to practice your skills every Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. Computers are available for your use. A librarian is on hand to assist.

Story Time

Story Time is held each Wednesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, a craft, and valuable tips to help your child get ready to read.

Knitting Club

Share what you’re working on or get ideas on your knitting project. The Knitting Club meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Featured Artist

Watercolors by Arline Lockwood will be on display in the library through December. Join us for an Artist Reception on Oct. 24 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Library Location

The Library is located at 553 South Maine St. and www.churchillcountylibrary.org.

Carol Lloyd is the Director of the Churchill County Library. She is available at the library or by email at celloyd@clan.lib.nv.us.