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In honor of Banned Books Week, October 4–10, and Let Freedom Read Day on October 10, the Banned Books Reading Challenge invites you to explore literature that has faced challenges and censorship, raising awareness about intellectual freedom.
Use the Beanstack app to track your reading. Ask a librarian for banned book recommendations for the whole family, or browse our Banned Books Week reading list. |
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| History on the Go Tragedy & Heroism in the Work of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Nevada: The Rock Creek Fire of 1939 |
Sierra View Library Saturday, September 5, 1 pm | A presentation of the Nevada Historical Society.
Richard Markley will share recently published research about a little-known, tragic wildfire that took the lives of five young Civilian Conservation Corps firefighters in Northern Nevada in 1939. |
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| Author talk Daniel Kraus | Online event
Tuesday, September 8, 4 pm |
Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join us online as we sit down with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Kraus is a Pulitzer Prize winning, New York Times bestselling writer of novels, TV, and film. |
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| Tiny Art Workshop | Sparks Library Wednesday, September 9, 4 pm |
Create your own tiny artwork to show off at the Sparks Library Tiny Art Show in October. Materials will be provided for a mixed media creation. |
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| PBS Curiosity ClassroomCurious George Construction Vehicles | Downtown Reno Library
Friday, September 11, 3:30 pm | Put on your hard hat and vest, and learn about construction sites with Curious George in this engaging lesson. Children will learn about different construction equipment, the function of each machine, and construction site safety.
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On the Kids' Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book talks, activities, and early literacy tips. In this week's episode Teree tells us about Rabbits, Rabbits & More Rabbits! by Gail Gibbons.
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Northwest Reno Library Closed for Renovations |
The Northwest Reno Library is closed for heating and cooling system replacement and roof retrofit. The library is expected to reopen in late summer 2026. |
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The Explorer
The fall 2026 issue of the Washoe County Library Explorer is now available.
Download it today or pick up a print copy at any Washoe County Library location to see all our upcoming events through November. |
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Friends of Washoe County Library |
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Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating, fundraising, and providing support for Washoe County Library System.
To join, to donate, or for more information, please visit www.washoelibraryfriends.org or call 775-324-5522.
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Washoe County Library System
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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 |
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