Nevada State Library and Archives

08/26/2026

Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, was many things over her 60-year professional career: singer, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, cultural icon – and a tireless advocate for literacy. “Everywhere I go, the kids call me The Book Lady,” she said in a PBS interview. Parton’s Imagination Library has been sending books to children — one book a month until they turn five — since 1995. And on February 27, 2018, she came to Washington, D.C., to dedicate the 100 millionth Imagination Library book — a story she wrote, “Coat of Many Colors” — to the Library of Congress. (Watch and listen to the video of her appearance at https://www.loc.gov/item/2021687564?loclr=fbnls.) Imagination Library is still going strong; in 2023 it gifted its 200 millionth book.
Parton’s 1994 memoir, “Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business (DB39868),” is a definitive account of her life, from her impoverished childhood in East Tennessee to her rise to fame in Nashville and beyond. Parton also told her story in last year’s “Star of the Show: My Life on Stage (DB133565).” “Dolly on Dolly: Interviews and Encounters (DB92810)” collects interviews with Parton going back to 1967, when she was 21.
Parton discusses her passion for fashion in “Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones (DB117524),” and she and her sister share favorite recipes in “Good Lookin’ Cookin’ (DB127729).”
The NLS collection also has children’s books by Parton, including the autobiographical “Coat of Many Colors (DBC32781)” and “Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Makes It Big (DB114353),” about a bulldog with an ear for music.
“Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics (BR24608, DB102063)” is an annotated collection of lyrics from 175 of her songs. The NLS Music Collection has piano scores for “I Will Always Love You (DBM04628)” and “Hardcandy Christmas (DBM03726).” And Popular Music Lead Sheets, No. 132 (BRM37679) includes a braille score for “Jolene.”
Search the NLS catalog for many more books by and about Parton.
[Image: In a screenshot from a video of her appearance at the Library of Congress on February 27, 2018, Dolly Parton reads “Coat of Many Colors” to a group of children.]

07/16/2026

July is Disability Awareness Month. Here are a few tips from our friends at PBS.

This Disability Pride Month, remember: inclusion starts with respect. Small actions and thoughtful communication can help create a more welcoming community for everyone.

07/10/2026

Looking for some new summer reads? Check out these suggestions from the Washoe County Library.

07/10/2026

World Population Day has been observed on July 11 every year since 1990.

Check out our World Population Clock for a real-time estimate of the global population and an indication of how fast it is growing. 🌎🕙

Learn more about our and International Database in our article: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/world-population-day.html

07/08/2026

The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records is seeking an Access Services and Outreach Manager (Librarian 4) to join our team in Carson City.

Application deadline: August 7, 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced library professional who is passionate about connecting people with information, collections, and services. In this leadership role, you'll oversee Access Services, supervise staff, provide reference and circulation services, help shape the library's collections, and lead outreach through programs, exhibits, tours, publications, and social media.

Working closely with our Technical Services Manager, you'll help ensure that everything from behind-the-scenes operations to public-facing services comes together to create an outstanding experience for our patrons.

If you're a collaborative leader with a commitment to public service and a vision for engaging communities through libraries, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and help connect Nevadans with the resources, history, and stories that matter.

The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records is seeking a Librarian 4 in the Carson City area. The Access Services Manager and Outreach Manager ensures that the public can discover, access, and use the State Library’s collections and services by overseeing Access Services operations and l...

06/24/2026

Mineral County Library always has such fun cooking classes! Have you taken one?

Fun, dinosaur-themed cooking classes for kids. Call to register – 945-2778.

06/09/2026

We're Hiring!: Reference Librarian (Carson City, NV)

The Nevada State Library, Archives & Public Records is seeking a Reference Librarian/Librarian 2 to join our Access Services team and help connect Nevadans with their history and resources.

This position serves as the library’s lead professional reference librarian, helping patrons access and navigate Nevada’s rich collections, including government documents, maps, digital resources, and specialized research collections. This position also plays a key role in supporting public access to online collections and services through website coordination, digital exhibits, and collaborative projects that improve discovery and access.

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The Nevada State Library, Archives & Public Records is seeking a Reference Librarian in the Carson City area to provide professional reference services, support public access to collections, and contribute to the library’s online and digital initiatives. Working as part of the Access Services team...

06/02/2026

"Shades of Mercy" by Bruce Borgos is the latest book to be recorded by Nevada Talking Book Services and uploaded to BARD. Check it out today DBC26629.

06/01/2026

Take home a great book from the Little Free Library at Tivoli Village stocked by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District!

06/01/2026

Get to know the North American Porcupine with White Pine County Library!