James I Gibson Library

James I Gibson Library in Henderson runs a wide slate of free programs for kids and teens ages 5 to 18 at 100 W Lake Mead Pkwy. As a public library, most of what it offers is free and built around reading, learning, and clubs rather than a single fixed activity.

Programming includes book clubs and reading programs for building literacy habits, STEM workshops, coding classes, and robotics clubs for kids interested in technology, and LEGO clubs and board game clubs for hands-on, social play. On the creative side there are art and craft workshops and storytelling performances. Academic support comes through tutoring, homework help, and writing workshops, and older teens can look into volunteer opportunities through the library as well.

Amenities include books, computers, free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, study spaces, printing services, public computers, reading areas, and event spaces, making the library a place kids and teens can use for schoolwork or quiet study outside of program hours.

The library is special needs friendly, offering inclusive programs and sensory-friendly programs, which is worth knowing for families looking for a lower-stimulation environment for a specific event.

Hours run 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and the library is closed on Sundays. The library operates year-round. For questions about a specific program's schedule or age group, call (702) 707-2665. Since a public library's programs are typically drop-in or registration-based rather than fixed-enrollment classes, checking the current activity calendar before a visit is worth doing, and this listing is a good starting point for comparing what is offered against a family's schedule.

Because the library covers such a wide range, from coding and robotics to book clubs and craft workshops, families with kids spanning several ages can often find something for each child during the same visit rather than needing separate stops for a younger reader and an older teen.