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National Library Week is an annual, national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across the country. This celebration highlights the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
Here's how you can get involved:
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Saturday, April 12
11 am - 2 pm
Join us at the Sierra View Library to celebrate Día. There will be arts and crafts, family-friendly activities, and a free performance by Kantu Inka. Registration is appreciated.
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration of children, families, and reading. Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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| Cascada de Flores Aquí-les va un cuento/ The Treasure of Aquiles |
Sunday, April 6, 2 pm Spanish Springs Library |
Cascada de Flores presents Aquí-les va un cuento/The Treasure of Aquiles, a story of creativity about a boy who leaves his town, which is barren of dance, music, and song, to set out on an adventure. |
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| Author Talk Matthew Fleming | Tuesday, April 8, 11 am
Online event | Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming guides us through the secret world of trees as revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world — The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees. |
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| Waste, Recycle, Reuse with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful | Thursday, April 10, 4 pm
Northwest Reno Library | What is waste? Where does our waste end up here in the Truckee Meadows? Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful will lead an interactive workshop in which youth will learn about the waste we generate and solutions to prevent it from going to our local landfill. |
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| Wildlife Education with the Nevada Department of Wildlife | Saturday, April 12, 11 am
Sparks Library | Explore how owls hunt and digest their prey, and learn about the fascinating formation of owl pellets. Participants will have the opportunity to dissect real owl pellets, uncovering bones and other remnants to identify the prey owls eat! |
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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:
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Read-Alikes for The White Lotus |
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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 Teree tells us about Sophie and Lou by Petra Mathers.
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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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