The Local Lens – Incline Village Library & Civic Engagement

Libraries today are not what they used to be. They are so much more! My first job at age 14 was shelving books in the local library. I loved it because I was a bookworm. Remember the card catalog? Now, there are so many more ways to search for information and books.

Libraries have become a resourceful place to learn, not just from books, but a gathering place in the community. They manage programming at the Community Center, the old library building next door that also houses the Incline Justice Court.  If you need a private room for a Zoom, try the library. Do you need dedicated IT help with your phone? Book a Librarian. Virtual Reality, 3D printing, yes!  The Incline Village Library, under the direction of John Crockett, is exceptional, and I want to give a big shout-out to its staff. Not only are there many events at the library, but they were also at the Sheriff’s Picnic with the Book Mobile last Saturday! 

Carrying on with how valuable the library is…

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Tahoe Talks has a town hall format to discuss relevant issues. Voting Access is the theme on Tuesday,  October 8. Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar and two professors from nearby community colleges will be on hand. Incline Village Library is also the location for voting in the election on November 5. 

By the way, last night, John Crockett was the moderator at the IVGID Candidate Forum, hosted by IVCBA and the IVCB Community Forum. Six candidates were present and the crowd at the high school was very civilized. Thank you!

BEAUTIFICATION

The weather is so beautiful right now that no one has an excuse not to be out cleaning up their yard or the Village. Upper Tyner neighbors….join Trevor Smith’s major clean-up this weekend.

Trash to Treasures is an on-going special interest group at Incline Middle School. Their latest project is painting art on bear boxes!  Maybe we all should…or better yet, find out if they can do mine!

CALENDAR

There are too many things to mention, so please go online to IVCBA.org/calendar. But the only fundraising Oktoberfest-style event (that I know of) in Incline is tomorrow’s Barktoberfest at Pet Network. Hope to see you there!

Our Weekly Snapshot is taking a Holiday with all the students next week. Expect to see all the Community News and Events on Wednesday, October 16th.

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