2 Great Las Vegas Events To Check Out At Our Libraries

Two great Las Vegas events are happening this weekend at our local libraries. If you're looking for something to do with the kiddos or alone, either event would be a wonderful option.

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is no stranger to awesome events. I've advocated many times in the past for people checking out our local libraries. Because I, myself, have been pleasantly surprised many times about how amazing they are.

Speaking of which, have you heard about all the complimentary things you can get in Las Vegas with a library card? If not, I have many of them listed here.

They're not just stacks of books like we knew from our childhood. Far from it. The library district in Las Vegas has more to offer than you could imagine. Movies and music streaming, podcasting studios, DJ classes, production facilities and more.

And the family-oriented things the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offers aren't in short supply either. They provide homework help for the kiddos, job search assistance for the adults and much much more.

And this weekend they have two festivals happening at two different locations. That would be fun to do alone, with the friends, or as a family outing.

The Windmill Library is doing their annual Mystic Fair. It's called "Mystic Fair 2024 - A Mind, Body and Spirit Experience".

The event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at the Windmill Library. Located at 7060 West Windmill Lane, on the corner of Windmill Lane and Rainbow Blvd.

The event activities include Movement with Ecstatic Dance Las Vegas. In the Outside Lot, there will be two sessions to choose from: at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Yoga will also be happening in the Outside Lot, with Dray Gardner. Also two sessions to choose from: at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Inside the auditorium at Windmill Library will be Shamanic Drumming at 11 a.m. Followed by breathwork exercises at 12 p.m. "Tarot for Self-Care" will be at 1 p.m. And a violin meditation will follow at 2 p.m.

The Meeting Room will hold various workshops throughout the event. Including ones dedicated to money talismans, candle magic, Ouija boards and ghost hunting.

For the young kiddos, check out the Story Room. They'll have a 20-minute child mindfulness and meditation class, hosted by Happy Kids.

The Story Room will also be doing an introduction to chakras class. And Crystals For Abundance will be hosted by Enchanted Forest.

And if you have a teenager, Enchanted Forest will also be hosting a Teen Tune-Up with Tuning Forks session.

Other rooms will also be hosting various sessions. You'll find tarot, palm and psychic readings in the Study Rooms, as well as aura photography.

There will be Insight for Zodiacs happening in the Upstairs Room 1. As well as astrology and medium readings, and Sound Healing For The Soul.

And finally, there will be various sessions of Elemental and Reiki healing circles at the event. Get the entire schedule of classes here.

Check out all the fun they had at the Mystic Fair last year.

Another option, for those looking for Las Vegas events this weekend, is the Chalk It Up Art & Music festival at the Summerlin Library. Happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1771 Inner Circle Drive, right off Summerlin Parkway at Town Center.

This festival is an amazing option if you have young kids. They've got a children's craft corner, face painting, shadow puppet shows, balloon artists, and chalk art.

There's plenty to do for adults as well. Including art demonstrations from Clay Arts Las Vegas and Your Event Entertainment Services. And there will be opportunities for adults to do DIY crafts.

Many local street artists will be at the festival doing multidimensional art for the chalk art contest that you can vote on.

There will also be a DJ, food trucks, Bellydance performances and more. Get a schedule of all the events here.

And check out the fun they had at last year's Chalk It Up festival.

Both Las Vegas events through the Library District are free to attend this weekend and open to the public.

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When I was a kid, I remember the library being a place to check out books and maybe do the occasional microfiche research. And that was pretty much all we used it for. But these days, your Las Vegas library has way more to offer. And I guarantee a lot of it will surprise you.

The Las Vegas Clark County Library District has 25 physical locations across the valley. All of which are unique in their specific features. But there is one thing available to all Clark County residents regardless of where they are. And that's a ton of online services.

If you are a writer in the Las Vegas area, the library district has a lot of resources to help you grow. They offer online writing workshops, free digital magazines, and even have a way to help you get your book published.

And readers in Las Vegas don't have to go to their local library anymore. They still can, of course, if they prefer the old school way of actually holding the book they're reading. But the library district offers a lot of audiobooks online as well. And since you can browse titles by subject on their website, finding a book is even easier than in the actual library.

Other online resources include magazines and current news updates, career assistance, and mental health support. High school and college kids can get help with SATs, ACTs, and assistance with FAFSA applications. There are even online resources for the younger kids. Including read-along eBooks and language lessons.

The library's online resources alone are pretty impressive. But it's the services you'll find inside a Las Vegas Clark County library that will really have your jaw dropping. Here are a few of things you'll find behind those doors.

You can cancel your Netflix and Spotify accounts now. If you get a library card, you'll have access to a huge catalog of movies, TV shows and music. All available to stream for free.

At the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, your children don't just have a large collection of books at their disposal, they also have toys. The LVCCLD has toy lending as part of their program. A child can check out a toy just like a book, and return it when they are done playing with it. They even have American Girl Dolls!

All kinds of performances are happening in the library theaters. Belly Dancing, Chamber Orchestras, Jazz Vocal Ensembles, Drawing Demonstrations, Karaoke nights, and much more. There's an event calendar you can use to search by topic so you can find exactly what you like. You can look for events that cater to babies, toddlers, adults, even families.

As part of its commitment to our community, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has put a focus on the cultural arts and work of our local, national and international artists. The LVCCLD boasts 14 galleries with 80 shows per year, that offer a diverse range of artwork and programs that visually and conceptually engage the public.

Have you wanted to start a podcast or Voice Over venture but don't know what equipment to start with? Maybe you just have one project to do that doesn't warrant spending all that money on a home studio. Well, the library is your answer. Select branches have podcasting equipment available for all your recording needs.

Yes! DJ Classes. I know, right? Who would have thought a resource like this was available at the library. And for free! Select branches are set up with DJ booths ready to help you hone your craft. Some have even learned how to be a DJ at the library and gone on to make money doing it. Why not you?

If you're more interested in the music performance or production side of things, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District has you covered there too. Select branches have music and production facilities available for you. Record that song you wrote. Or make a commercial for a client. The sky is the limit with the recording equipment the library has to offer.

The library has computers you can use on-site, with a wide range of resources available for you. You can use word-processing software, access the internet, and peruse online resources like newspaper and encyclopedias. All available, free of charge, for anyone who holds a library card.

Here's another thing that might surprise you. Need Wi-Fi? Maybe you're between houses or service plans? Whatever the reason you need it, the library has it. You can check out a personal hotspot device just like a book, and return it when you're done. And it's free when you get a library card. Yes, really.

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