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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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| Pioneer Center Youth Programs Kantu Inka | Saturday, April 12, 1 pm
Sierra View Library | Carlos Ocampo and Julie Lozada Ocampo as Kantu Inka present a bilingual performance about the music, clothing, history and culture of Peru’s Andean region. Patrons are encouraged to play instruments, dance to Peruvian rhythms, and interact with the musicians! Registration is appreciated. |
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| Historic Reno Preservation Society Growing Up in Prison with Patti Bernard |
Sunday, April 13, noon Downtown Reno Library |
Patti and Marcia Bernard had an idyllic Nevada childhood, living at one of the state’s most historic sites, riding horses amid the sagebrush — and hanging out with murderers. Today, Patti Bernard of Reno and her sister, Marcia Bernard Cuccaro of Carson City, say the experience of growing up at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City was a strong influence on their lives and careers. |
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| Pioneer Center Youth Programs Larry Wilson | Tuesday, April 15, 11 am
Sparks Library | Larry returns this season with amazing demonstrations of unbelievable magic that can always be explained by scientific principles. Larry performs magic tricks using student volunteers in direct, hands-on learning applications. As astounding as these tricks may be, the secrets behind them are often more incredible. |
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| High Noon with Neal Cobb LaVere Redfield: Mystery, Money, and Maelstrom |
Thursday, April 17, noon Online event |
LaVere Redfield was a character: a keen investor in the stock market and real estate; anti-government; a ruthless businessman; a high-stakes gambler; a philanderer; a victim of at least two high-profile robberies; and a notorious hoarder. Using extensive research, local historians David and Gayle Woodruff examine the story of one of Reno’s least known and most eccentric "public" figures. |
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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, Carla recommends some books for Holocaust Remembrance Day. See the companion list below.
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 pm Downtown Reno Library
The Library Board meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month, usually at one of the library's 12 locations. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom.
Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past library board meetings are available on the library website.
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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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