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| Revolutionizing Divorce: How Nevada Changed America's Marital Landscape | Sierra View Library
Saturday, March 7, 1 pm |
For the first six decades of the 20th century, thousands of discontented husbands and wives flocked to Nevada. They were drawn by a unique set of legal provisions that enabled what became known as the migratory divorce trade. This unusual industry not only transformed Nevada’s economy, culture, and image but also paved the way for the greater acceptance of divorce in American society. Dr. Alicia Barber will explain what made the Nevada divorce so revolutionary, for the state and the entire country.
A presentation of the Nevada Historical Society. |
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| Reno Women Ready To Celebrate Victory: The Battle for the Ballot in Reno | South Valleys Library Sunday, March 8, noon |
Join Dana Bennett for a presentation exploring how Reno, the business, political, and social hub of Nevada in the early 20th century, became central to the debate over granting women the right to vote in the state. Both the suffragists and the anti-suffragists launched their organizations in Reno and focused their efforts here.
This event is part of the Historic Reno Preservation Society’s second Sunday speaker series.
Registration is required. |
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| New! Family Story Time | Sierra View Library
Saturday, March 7, 10:30 am | The Sierra View Library has begun a new series of Family Story Times. Join us every Saturday, and stay for a fun, hands-on activity afterwards!
Registration is required. |
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| Pardon the Pawn | Northwest Reno Library Saturday, March 7, 2 pm |
All ages and skill levels are welcome. Come and learn chess basics including the names and moves of each piece. For more advanced players, take your game to the next level by developing winning strategies and tactics. Each week will feature friendly over-the-board chess play in a relaxed low-stakes setting. |
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| Gardening Talks by Washoe County Master Gardeners | Spanish Springs Library Sunday, March 8, 1:30 pm |
Want to learn more about gardening in Northern Nevada? During this monthly program, graduates of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension Master Gardener program share their knowledge.
The Master Gardener Help Desk will be available for one-on-one assistance during this event. |
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| Author Talk Kate Quinn | Online event
Thursday, March 12, 4 pm |
You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures. |
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The Explorer
The spring 2026 issue of the Washoe County Library Explorer is now available. The Explorer is our comprehensive events guide. New issues are released seasonally and cover three months of library programs and events.
Download it today, or pick up a print copy at any Washoe County Library location. |
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Friends of Washoe County Library |
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Due to construction at the Reno Town Mall, book donations cannot currently be delivered to the Friends at their usual location. Please bring your donations to the Sierra View Library instead.
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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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