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| Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl |
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Reno's annual literary celebration returns with a day of panel discussions, author readings, family-friendly interactive activities, and performances at venues across Downtown Reno.
The Downtown Reno Library will host events starting at 10 am with Story Time, continuing throughout the day with Nevada Humanities programs from 11 am to 4:30 pm.
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| Boxcar Diplomacy | Downtown Reno Library Sunday, September 14, noon |
Join author and historian Jane Sweetland as she discusses her book Boxcar Diplomacy: Two Trains that Crossed an Ocean.
Presented by the Historic Reno Preservation Society. |
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| Hummingbirds: Jewels of the Bird World | Spanish Springs Library Tuesday, September 16, 5 pm |
They are among the smallest of birds. Join Alan Gubanich, long-time member of the Lahontan Audubon Society, for an overview of these fascinating birds.
Presented by the Lahontan Audubon Society. |
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| Author Talk Gabe Henry | Online event
Wednesday, September 17, 11 am |
Have you ever wondered why the English spelling of words is sometimes … well … just weird? Come on a surprisingly hilarious journey with Gabe Henry, author of Enough is Enuf, through the history of the English language, while we discuss troublemakers like Mark Twain who broke all the rules. |
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| Who Counts? A Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Discussion | Northwest Reno Library
Wednesday, September 17, 5:30 pm | What does it mean to be a citizen? What does our Constitution have to say about citizenship, and how is it being handled by our modern government? Explore these questions and more with adjunct professor and attorney Zelalem Bogale, Esq., and University of Nevada, Reno political science professor Dr. Owen Fite. |
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| High Noon with Neal Cobb Lost City Museum — A Hidden Gem on Southern Nevada’s Arrowhead Trail |
Online event Thursday, September 18, noon |
Virginia ‘Ginny’ L. Lucas, curator and archaeologist, tells us about the Lost City Museum, which will soon celebrate its 90th anniversary. |
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| Hobbit Day Celebration! | Sierra View Library Friday, September 19, 3:30 pm |
Join us for Hobbit Day, and celebrate all things Lord of the Rings and J.R.R. Tolkien. There will be games, crafts, snacks, and more. Costumes encouraged! Come dressed as a Hobbit or your favorite Lord of the Rings character. |
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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events: |
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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 Sasha tells us about How Are You, Verity? by Meghan Wilson Duff.
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 5:30 pm Sparks 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 view on YouTube.
Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past library board meetings are available on the library website.
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Changes to Library Board of Trustees Meetings |
Beginning with the September meeting of the Library Board of Trustees, it will no longer be possible to participate or make public comments via Zoom. Members of the public who wish to make live comments to the board must do so in person.
Community members will still have the option of sending written comments in advance by emailing sschubach@washoecounty.gov. Include subject line "For Public Comment." Email comments must be received by 4 pm on the business day prior to the meeting.
Live meetings will still be available to view online, though they will now be streamed on YouTube. To view, simply visit our YouTube channel at the scheduled meeting time. |
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Closures
Due to staffing shortages, the following Washoe County Library locations will closed on the specified dates: |
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Downtown Reno Library — September 19 (Friday) North Valleys Library — September 20 (Saturday) Sparks Library — September 21 (Sunday) North Valleys Library — September 22 (Monday) Sparks Library — September 28 (Sunday) Downtown Reno Library — October 3 (Friday) Sparks Library — October 5 (Sunday) Downtown Reno Library — October 10 (Friday) |
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The Explorer |
The fall issue of the Washoe County Library Explorer is now available. The Explorer is our comprehensive events guide, and the current issue covers the next three months of library 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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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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