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April 20-26 is National Volunteer Week, an annual celebration to recognize the value of volunteer service.
Washoe County Library System currently has 83 active volunteers, 12 of whom have earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award, which represents a minimum of 100 hours worked. In honor of these volunteers and others throughout the county, Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill signed an official recognition of National Volunteer week
To all the volunteers throughout the library system, we offer a heartfelt thanks. Your talent, time, and commitment make a positive impact on staff and patrons every day. |
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| Weaving the Tapestry of Latino Poetry | Saturday, April 19, 11 am
Sierra View Library | In celebration of National Poetry Month, explore the rich tapestry of Latino poetry with Nevada Humanities and an afternoon of poetry, music, and conversation. |
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| RPG Journal Club | Saturday, April 19, 2 pm
North Valleys Library | Join us on the third Saturday of each month to explore a different journal role-playing game. You can play alone or with friends! No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided by the library. |
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| Author Talk Gregg Hurwitz | Tuesday, April 24, 4 pm
Online event | Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. |
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| Earth Day Gelli Printing with Artist Candace Garlock | Saturday, April 26, 11 am
Northwest Reno Library | Join artist Candace Garlock for a family-friendly monotype workshop in which art meets nature! Explore the beauty of plants and animals by creating prints with gelli plates and using leaves, flowers, and animal shapes. Registration required. |
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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:
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On the Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book news and reviews. In this week's episode, Libby talks about science fiction novellas. See the companion list below.
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Technology Survey
Washoe County Library System is committed to meeting the technology needs of our community. This month, we launched the Washoe County Library Technology Survey to better understand our community’s technological interests and needs. |
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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 the 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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