A Day at the Library is a collaborative project created by University of Nevada, Las Vegas art education students and local artists, sponsored by the Art Education Program in the Department of Teaching and Learning and the Gayle A. Zeiter Literacy Center.
During the Spring 2025 semester, UNLV students wrote original children’s stories inspired by real or imagined experiences in the library. They developed characters, crafted full narratives, and then partnered with local artists to bring their stories to life through visual illustration. Curated by Chad Scott, PhD, the exhibit features the stories Magical Maisie’s Day at the Library (with artist Q’shaundra James), Oakey the Okapi’s Day at the Library, Once Upon a Genre (with artist Joseph Watson), and 3D artworks created by artist Heather Lang‑Cassera.
UNLV’s Art Education Program prepares future educators to cultivate creative, inclusive, and community‑centered learning environments. Grounded in research and reflective practice, the program empowers emerging teachers to support diverse perspectives and foster meaningful engagement with the arts.
The Gayle A. Zeiter Literacy Center, housed in the UNLV College of Education, is dedicated to advancing educational and social equity through language, literacy, and culture. Established in honor of Gayle A. Zeiter, a local teacher committed to literacy, the Center supports PreK–16 students, families, educators, and the broader community.
On exhibit at West Las Vegas Library from April 30 through July 12, 2026
West Las Vegas Library
1861 N. MLK Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
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