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Did you know there is now a month-long celebration of teen services in libraries? That’s right! Swing by any library branch to participate in TeenTober events throughout the month of October.
TeenTober is an annual, nationwide celebration that aims to promote year-round teen services and help teens learn new skills and fuel their passions inside and outside the library.
Visit our website to see all the upcoming TeenTober events. |
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| Gardening Talks by Washoe County Master Gardeners | Spanish Springs Library Sunday, September 28, 1 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. Each event features three 30-minute presentations. While you’re there, you can visit the Master Gardener mobile help desk between 1 and 4 pm if you need some one-on-one assistance. |
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| Nuestra América with Smithsonian Educators | Online event Thursday, October 2, 11 am |
| Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States. |
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| Make & Mingle for Adults: Wool Felting | North Valleys Library Friday, October 3, 10:30 am |
Join us on the first Friday of each month for fun crafts and great conversation. Bring a friend or two! This program is for adults over 18 years old.
This month we will make needle felt strawberries. |
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| Young Blood Behind the Silver Screen | The Holland Project
Saturday, October 4, 5:30–8:00 pm | Celebrate all the Young Blood artists and their wonderful artwork with a vintage cinema-themed art party. There's a $1 donation at the door and costumes are encouraged.
Young Blood is a biannual group exhibition open to submissions by any regional artist under 21. |
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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 Méla tells us about A Plate of Hope by Erin Frankel.
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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
Friday, October 3 Friday, October 10
North Valleys Library Wednesday, October 8 Friday, October 10 |
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Sparks Library
Sunday, September 28 Sunday, October 5 |
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, October 1, 5:30 pm Downtown Reno Library
The Library Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting. 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 |
Do to recent changes, members of the public who wish to make live comments to the board must now do so in person. It is no longer be possible to participate or make public comments via Zoom.
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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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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