July 9, 2026 – The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation (Library Foundation) has received a $200,000 grant from the James M. Cox Foundation, the charitable arm of Cox Enterprises, parent company of Cox Communications, and named after the company’s founder.
The grant supports the development of a Creation Lab at the West Las Vegas Library (1861 N. Martin Luther Blvd.), just north of Cox’s Las Vegas headquarters at 1700 Vegas Drive. The lab will feature technology and programming to encourage creativity and support a variety of learning opportunities to build foundational workforce skills and provide additional connectivity for West Las Vegas residents who lack internet access.
Representatives from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Library Foundation and Cox Las Vegas will join invited elected leaders for a ceremonial check presentation at the June meeting of The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Board of Trustees.
- Thursday, July 9 at 5 p.m.
- Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89119
- All regular meetings are open to the public and streamed live on the Library District You Tube Channel
“We are incredibly grateful to our partners at Cox Las Vegas and the James M. Cox Foundation for this generous investment in the future of early literacy and job skills training at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District,” said Kelvin Watson, executive director of the Library District. “This grant will help to build foundations of learning for years to come."
The Library District intends to utilize the grant in four areas:
- The EcoStitch Sustainable Fashion and Apparel Trades Program that will provide supplies and equipment for free six-week classes covering sewing, alterations, upcycling and basic apparel construction
- Software enhancement to the library’s One-Button Studio, a free resource enabling customers to engage in podcasting while learning about sound editing and media production
- Addition of the West Las Vegas Educational Gaming Club with technology to explore skills such as game development and to provide additional connectivity for library customers
- Creation of 5,000 take-home, early-learning Curiosity Kits, which include a professionally curated selection of books, materials, and activities tailored for children five and under designed to help families explore STEM concepts.
“At Cox, we empower our employees and communities to build a better future for the next generation, and with this gift from the James M. Cox Foundation, plans for programming that promotes economic empowerment and skill-building opportunities can move forward at the new West Las Vegas Library,” said Janet Uthman, Cox’s Las Vegas Market Vice President.
About the James M. Cox Foundation
The James M. Cox Foundation is named in honor of Cox Enterprises’ founder and provides funding for capital campaigns and special projects in communities where the company operates. James M. Cox was Ohio’s first three-term governor and the 1920 Democratic nominee for president of the United States. The Foundation concentrates its community support in several areas, including biodiversity, conservation and the environment, early childhood education, health and empowering families and individuals for success.
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an independent taxing entity that serves a diverse community across 8,000 square miles. Through its 25 branches and website, the Library District offers a collection of 2.8 million items, including books, movies, music (including streaming and downloadable), online resources, and free programs for all ages. The Library District’s new Free To Be public education campaign demonstrates the vital and vibrant role that the library plays in Las Vegas, offering unexpected experiences; limitless learning; business and career advancement; government and social services support; and best of all, a place where customers find a sense of culture and community. For more information, and to support Library District programs, please visit TheLibraryDistrict.org.