The @indieauthorproject Annual Contests are back this spring! 🖋️
Local authors can enter their original work(s) for the chance to be recognized as the top indie-published eBook in their respective genre. Submissions will be accepted through May 31, 2026. 💻
🏆 Top Prize: $2,500
🌟 Runners-up Prize: $500
Learn more about the Library District's free resources for writers & submit your work today:👉 /writersroom/ #FreeToBeYourself
Because library lovers deserve nice things…our merch is BACK! 😎
Show your love for the library with:
🫶 I Love My Library T-shirt (English & Español)
🧢 Library District hat
👜 Free To Be tote bag
💧 Free To Be water bottle
✨ Sticker packs & pins
Get yours today at our Pop-Up Shops located inside the Sahara West Library & Windmill Library during normal business hours:➡️ TheLibraryDistrict.org/Shop #FreeToBeYourself #WeAreTheLibraryDistrict
BTS ARMY…Las Vegas is about to turn purple for the Borahaegas 2.0 World Tour! 💜🎶
Before @bts.bighitofficial takes over @allegiantstadium , explore our staff picks inspired by Bangtan’s favorite reads and artistic influences. 📚✨
And the celebration doesn’t stop there...join fellow ARMY at our FREE events:
💜 Arirang at the Library! BTS Tour Pre-Game at Spring Valley Library (May 17)
💜 BTS Prep Party at Whitney Library (May 19)
💜 Borahae Before The Show: A BTS Afternoon of Crafting at East Las Vegas Library (May 21)
Plan your visit and check out our staff picks at the #linkinbio 📲 #FreeToBeCaptivated
Ciao, Las Vegas! Celebrate the spirit of Italy at Whitney Library. 🇮🇹✨
Join us on Saturday, May 23, for our Italian Fest, a cultural celebration filled with music, food, and fun for all ages!
Free activities from 10 am to 2 pm include:
🎶 Live music from the @danieljosepholivo Quartet
🍽️ Sample delicious Italian cuisine by Monzú Italian Oven & Bar (@monzulv )
💃 Italian folk dance + interactive workshop
🍝 Pasta making demos in the Teen Zone
🎨 Hands-on mosaic art in the Makerspace
🎭 Face painting, balloon artists & more
📖 Italian-themed storytime
🎬 Movie screening for kids
⚠️ Activities and food are first-come, first-served while supplies last
Enjoy a day filled with culture, community, creativity, and fun for all ages! Get more details and plan your visit at the #linkinbio. 📲 #FreeToBeCaptivated
Think you’ve got what it takes to win the ultimate jigsaw puzzle competition? 🧩🫵
Enjoy an after-hours Jigsaw Showdown at Sunrise Library on Friday, May 29, where teams will race to complete an identical 500-piece puzzle for the chance to win cool prizes! 🎁
This FREE event is for adults, but youth 12–17 can join with a parent or guardian on their team. 🙌
Grab your crew or come solo and make new friends:
👥 Teams of up to 6 (individuals or smaller groups will be combined to create teams)
🕡 Race begins at 6:15 pm sharp (please arrive by 6 pm)
🏆 Enjoy a fun, friendly competition with prizes on the line
Space is limited and registration is required. Call or visit Sunrise Library (702.507.3900) to save your spot today.📲 #FreeToBeCaptivated
Want to earn awesome rewards just for reading this summer? 📖🎁
The Library District’s Summer Challenge is back and it’s for all ages (even babies can participate)! ✨
Complete our Summer Challenge now through July 15 for your chance to earn great rewards by reading or being read to for 20 hours this summer. Attend storytimes at our 25 branches, and read whatever you like, including books, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and more. 😎
Summer Challenge rewards include:
👨👩👧 Ages 0–17:
📚 Book reward + 🍗 5 FREE @Wingstop boneless wings (just for signing up!)
🍰 @Freedsbakery treat + 🍕 @PizzaHut personal pizza
💡 Night light or rechargeable book light
😃 Adults 18+:
📘 Book Buck + 🍗 5 FREE #Wingstop boneless wings (just for signing up!)
🍰 Freed’s Bakery treat + 🍕 #PizzaHut personal pizza
🎒 Choice of Library District swag (slingpack, bento box, or metal lunchbox)
Your next great adventure starts the moment you sign up! Get started today:➡️
/summerchallenge #FreeToBeCaptivated
ARMY…Borahaegas 2.0 starts at Spring Valley Library this Sunday, May 17! 💜🎶
Before @bts.bighitofficial lights up @allegiantstadium , kick off your #BTS weekend at the library. 🎉
Stop by rom 2–5 pm and enjoy the ultimate BTS pre-game experience:
🎨 Create Borafied crafts
🎁 Grab a BTS freebie (while supplies last!)
📸 Hit the themed photo ops
🪩 Vibe with a live DJ spinning Arirang + your BTS favorites
🎟️ Enter our raffle for the chance to win awesome Bangtan prizes
Come dressed in your concert fits, bring freebies to share, and trade photocards with fellow ARMY. 😎 Tag your concert crew + plan your visit: TheLibraryDistrict.org/Events #FreeToBeCaptivated
Feel the rhythm of the @korabotaiko Drumming Experience at Summerlin Library! 🥁
Enjoy a FREE performance on Sunday, May 17, Korabo & Friends: A Taiko Drumming Experience, featuring a high-energy celebration of music, movement, and tradition. 🫶
🎶 Experience the power of Japanese taiko drumming
🌺 Enjoy beautiful traditional dance from Japan and Hawai‘i
🎶 Feel the heartbeat of a performance that’s bold, vibrant, and unforgettable
Get more details and plan your visit at the #linkinbio.📲 #FreeToBeCaptivated
Important Update: Planned System Upgrade ⚠️🔧
On Monday, May 18, starting at 8 a.m., Library District catalog and account services will be unavailable as we complete a system upgrade.
During this time, the following will be impacted until the update is complete:
👤 Account access
🔍 Catalog searches
📱 Library app
💻 Online resource checkouts
🖨️ On-site printing and scanning
We expect services to return to normal the following day. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve your library experience! 🙏
Need immediate assistance? Please call or visit one of our 25 branches:➡️ /locations
Take your travel photography to the next level with a FREE class led by professional photographer Daniel James Clark (@danjclarkphoto ). 📸
🤳 Learn the fundamentals of photography
📷 Master exposure & composition techniques
🧠 Understand key photography terms
🎯 Explore concept, style, and visual storytelling
✨ Perfect for beginners ready to get started
Stay cool at the Library District this summer and learn new skills during our Summer Challenge! 😎 View all the upcoming classes and find a library near you at the #linkinbio. 🗓️ #FreeToBeInspired
@kookoo is back by popular demand! 🎤
Get ready to dance, jump, sing, and laugh with this fan-favorite, high-energy duo as they return to the Library District for a FREE, all-ages show May 20 & 21. 🎉
📍 Whitney Library (May 20)
📍 West Charleston Library (May 21)
Stay cool at the Library District during our #SummerChallenge! 😎 Seating is limited and tickets may be required. 🎟️ Find a library performance happening near you at the #linkinbio. 🗓️ #FreeToBeCaptivated
How many Library District branches have YOU visited? 🤔
Kris M. (surrounded by our awesome Sahara West Library team) visited all 25 branches during our Customer Appreciation Week, and we loved celebrating her at her home branch! 🎉
Discover something new with every visit and it's all FREE:
📅 Weekly events & programs
💻 Entertaining & educational online resources (24/7)
🎓 Adult Learning Program
💼 Employment & small business support
🇺🇸 Veteran services
🎨 Art galleries
🖨️ 3D printing
🎧 Multimedia labs & podcasting studios
✨ …and so much more
What are you searching for? There's always something new to explore at the Library District! Plan your next visit:➡️ TheLibraryDistrict.org #FreeToBeYourself #WeAreTheLibraryDistrict
