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Downtown Reno Library After-Hours Celebration
60 Years of Stories |
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Downtown Reno Library
Saturday, May 9, 6 pm
Join us for a special after-hours program, 60 Years of Stories, an evening of history, film, and community connection. Light refreshments will be provided.
6 pm – Doors open 6:15 pm – Opening announcements 6:30 pm – Panel discussion and viewing of A Black Springs Homecoming: Finding History, a film directed by Tsanavi Spoonhunter and presented by Nevada Humanities.
Bomb shelter tours will be available throughout the evening. We’ll be offering public guided tours that give visitors a rare behind-the-scenes look at this unique space and its place in local history. This is a special opportunity to discover a hidden part of the library you may never have seen before. |
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| Artist's Reception Exploring the Dream World by Kenneth Johnston | South Valleys Library
Saturday, May 2, 3 pm | Join artist Kenneth Johnston to celebrate the opening of his exhibit, Exploring the Dream World. The exhibition will be on display through June 27. |
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| Pioneer Center Youth Programs Larry Wilson Magic | Spanish Springs Library
Monday, May 4, 11 am | Larry performs magic tricks using student volunteers in direct, hands-on learning applications. Under Larry’s master tutelage, the most bewildering magic will be broken down into easy-to-follow steps that students can recreate at home with common household items. |
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| May the Fourth/ Revenge of the Fifth | See calendar for times and locations |
Celebrate all things Star Wars by joining us for Star Wars-themed crafts, games, and snacks. |
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| Author Talk Marjan Kamali | Online event
Thursday, May 7, 4 pm |
Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran. |
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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 Melissa tells us about Vincent Comes Home by Jessixa Bagley.
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Northwest Reno Library Closing for Renovations |
The Northwest Reno Library will be closed for heating and cooling system replacement and roof retrofit starting Wednesday, May 6, with an anticipated reopening planned for late summer 2026. |
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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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