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Pima Medical Institute (www.pmi.edu/locations/las_vegas.asp) provides students with medical career education for careers, such as being a nurse, occupational therapy assistant, ophthalmic medical technician, physical therapist assistant, radiographist, respiratory therapist and veterinary technician.
Protocol Etiquette School of Nevada-Las Vegas (www.peson-lv.com) provides etiquette and protocol training to businesses, schools, organizations, colleges, at-risk youth, children, teens and adults. The school’s mission is to provide contemporary etiquette and dining training of the highest quality, presented in the most professional manner.
Summerlin Dance Academy (www.summerlindance.com) offers a wide variety of dance, from hip hop to modern, tap to jazz and many others. Classes are offered for beginning students to students at the advanced and competitive levels. Instructors at Summerlin Dance Academy have many years of dance and instruction experience, and students are accepted as young as 2 years old.
Kumon of Summerlin (www.kumon.com/summerlin) is an after-school mathematics and reading program that unlocks the potential of children by motivating them to achieve more on their own. Founded in Japan in 1958, the learning method uses a systematic individualized approach that helps children develop solid command of mathematics and reading skills. Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration and develop better study skills. Kumon has 26,000 centers in 46 countries and more than 4 million students worldwide.
West Air Aviation (www.westairaviation.com) offers flight training for students and licensed pilots at the North Las Vegas Airport.
LIBRARIES
— Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD) is the largest library district in the Las Vegas Valley. Free library cards are obtained by applying online at www.lvccld.org or by visiting your local library. Children under the age of 14 need a parent or guardian’s signature to obtain a card. There are 25 LVCCLD branches in Las Vegas that supply residents with 2 million items. The selection of books available for checkout includes fiction, nonfiction, paperback and hardbound books. LVCCLD also maintains an extensive collection of music CDs and movie DVDs. The online catalog also offers library patrons an extensive selection of eBooks, eMusic and eMovies available for download.
Library patrons can benefit from the variety of special events offered through the LVCCLD. Programs, such as youth storytimes, book and poetry discussion groups, gallery exhibits and film series, are available at various times and locations. Computers are provided conveniently at all 25 branches. LVCCLD provides support and assistance to Las Vegas Valley youth with programs, such as Homework Help. Two Web pages designed especially for children, “Kids & Parents” and “Teens,” can be accessed through the library’s main Web page. LVCCLD also provides senior resources, including computer classes, library events and services, other links for seniors and homebound services.
— Boulder City Library
A library card obtained at the Boulder City Library (www.bclibrary.org), located 20 miles from Las Vegas, can be used at all libraries in Clark County. The Boulder City Library maintains an extensive adult collection, featuring both fiction and nonfiction books of general interest topics. The library also maintains a collection of noncirculating reference books, local history and interest books. This special collection is located in the library’s Nevada room and features books with an emphasis on Hoover Dam–related topics. The Boulder City Library also offers a Youth Department for children of all ages and reading levels. Additional items available for borrowing include audio books, CDs, large-print books, periodicals, Spanish books, videotapes and DVDs.
Books may be borrowed without a library card at the paperback book swap. The library asks that individuals borrow 10 books or fewer per week. Donations of gently used books also are accepted. The library maintains computers with Internet access and one copy machine for public use. There are also two meeting rooms that can be reserved. The Boulder City Library offers a children’s storytime every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for toddlers and at 10 a.m. for preschool-age children.
— Henderson District Public Libraries
The Henderson District Public Libraries include six locations throughout the Henderson area. The district also has a Bookmobile outreach team that serves multiple locations and visits senior centers and living facilities. For a complete “Book Mobile” schedule, visit the library’s website at www.mypubliclibrary.com. In addition to a large selection of books and movies, the district also has an extensive online digital section that offers downloadable books, audio books and a historical collection of local photos.
The district has “Kids” and “Teens” pages online that offer young people homework assistance seven days a week from 3–7 p.m. In addition, the district offers computer classes for all skill levels at different branch locations. In 2011, Henderson District Public Libraries held its fourth annual Read & Run For Your Health 5K & 1 Mile Walk (a joint presentation of the library and the Las Vegas Running Team). All proceeds from the annual events are used to purchase books, magazines, DVDs and audio books for the Henderson District Public Libraries.
Protocol Etiquette School of Nevada-Las Vegas (www.peson-lv.com) provides etiquette and protocol training to businesses, schools, organizations, colleges, at-risk youth, children, teens and adults. The school’s mission is to provide contemporary etiquette and dining training of the highest quality, presented in the most professional manner.
Summerlin Dance Academy (www.summerlindance.com) offers a wide variety of dance, from hip hop to modern, tap to jazz and many others. Classes are offered for beginning students to students at the advanced and competitive levels. Instructors at Summerlin Dance Academy have many years of dance and instruction experience, and students are accepted as young as 2 years old.
Kumon of Summerlin (www.kumon.com/summerlin) is an after-school mathematics and reading program that unlocks the potential of children by motivating them to achieve more on their own. Founded in Japan in 1958, the learning method uses a systematic individualized approach that helps children develop solid command of mathematics and reading skills. Through daily practice and mastery of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration and develop better study skills. Kumon has 26,000 centers in 46 countries and more than 4 million students worldwide.
West Air Aviation (www.westairaviation.com) offers flight training for students and licensed pilots at the North Las Vegas Airport.
LIBRARIES
— Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD) is the largest library district in the Las Vegas Valley. Free library cards are obtained by applying online at www.lvccld.org or by visiting your local library. Children under the age of 14 need a parent or guardian’s signature to obtain a card. There are 25 LVCCLD branches in Las Vegas that supply residents with 2 million items. The selection of books available for checkout includes fiction, nonfiction, paperback and hardbound books. LVCCLD also maintains an extensive collection of music CDs and movie DVDs. The online catalog also offers library patrons an extensive selection of eBooks, eMusic and eMovies available for download.
Library patrons can benefit from the variety of special events offered through the LVCCLD. Programs, such as youth storytimes, book and poetry discussion groups, gallery exhibits and film series, are available at various times and locations. Computers are provided conveniently at all 25 branches. LVCCLD provides support and assistance to Las Vegas Valley youth with programs, such as Homework Help. Two Web pages designed especially for children, “Kids & Parents” and “Teens,” can be accessed through the library’s main Web page. LVCCLD also provides senior resources, including computer classes, library events and services, other links for seniors and homebound services.
— Boulder City Library
A library card obtained at the Boulder City Library (www.bclibrary.org), located 20 miles from Las Vegas, can be used at all libraries in Clark County. The Boulder City Library maintains an extensive adult collection, featuring both fiction and nonfiction books of general interest topics. The library also maintains a collection of noncirculating reference books, local history and interest books. This special collection is located in the library’s Nevada room and features books with an emphasis on Hoover Dam–related topics. The Boulder City Library also offers a Youth Department for children of all ages and reading levels. Additional items available for borrowing include audio books, CDs, large-print books, periodicals, Spanish books, videotapes and DVDs.
Books may be borrowed without a library card at the paperback book swap. The library asks that individuals borrow 10 books or fewer per week. Donations of gently used books also are accepted. The library maintains computers with Internet access and one copy machine for public use. There are also two meeting rooms that can be reserved. The Boulder City Library offers a children’s storytime every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for toddlers and at 10 a.m. for preschool-age children.
— Henderson District Public Libraries
The Henderson District Public Libraries include six locations throughout the Henderson area. The district also has a Bookmobile outreach team that serves multiple locations and visits senior centers and living facilities. For a complete “Book Mobile” schedule, visit the library’s website at www.mypubliclibrary.com. In addition to a large selection of books and movies, the district also has an extensive online digital section that offers downloadable books, audio books and a historical collection of local photos.
The district has “Kids” and “Teens” pages online that offer young people homework assistance seven days a week from 3–7 p.m. In addition, the district offers computer classes for all skill levels at different branch locations. In 2011, Henderson District Public Libraries held its fourth annual Read & Run For Your Health 5K & 1 Mile Walk (a joint presentation of the library and the Las Vegas Running Team). All proceeds from the annual events are used to purchase books, magazines, DVDs and audio books for the Henderson District Public Libraries.
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