Carson City’s Community Read
Capital City Reads is Carson City Library’s annual community-wide reading initiative, proudly funded by the Friends of the Carson City Library. Each April, we invite everyone in our community to come together to read, reflect, and connect through a shared book experience.
This all-ages program encourages discussion, inspires events, and helps strengthen community ties—one page at a time.
📅 How It Works
Each year, library staff carefully select a thought-provoking title that encourages conversation and exploration.
Throughout April, we host a variety of programs and events related to the book’s themes—like book discussions, author talks, hands-on activities, and more.
Free copies of the selected book are often available at the library while supplies last, thanks to generous support from the Friends of the Carson City Library.
🗣️ Join the Conversation
Be part of the community discussion!
📍Book Discussions will be held at the library on:
Thursday, April 16th at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, April 28th at 5:30 PM
All are welcome—whether you’ve read a little or the whole book.
📆 Explore More
Check our Events Calendar for a full list of Capital City Reads events and all of our monthly programming for kids, teens, and adults!
Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just getting started, Capital City Reads is your chance to read along with Carson City.
🧡 Brought to you by the Carson City Library and the Friends of the Carson City Library

Past Titles
2025 – Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora
2024 – A Gentleman In Moscow by Amor Towles
2023 – Roughing It by Mark Twain
2021 – To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers
2020 – My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir
2019 – Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
2018 – In the Country We Love by Diane Guererro
2017 – Building a Better Community: Happy City by Charles Montgomery, Thank You For Being Late by Thomas Friedman, The New Better Off by Courtney E. Martin
2016 – Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance


