Washoe County School District students are out of school for spring break March 17–28. If you are looking for something to do while school's out, join us for one of our multi-day camps, including ones focused on science, art, and more.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Art Reception

Jordyn Owens

Sunday, March 15, 1 pm

Northwest Reno Library

Join us for the opening reception of Jordyn Owens' exhibit, Beyond the Matrix, and meet the artist while enjoying light refreshments.

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PBS Curiosity Classroom

Robots, Robots, Robots!

Tuesday–Thursday, March 18–20, 1 pm

Sparks Library

In this series of robotics lessons, participants get to discover the importance of sequencing. Children will make their own sequences to try to keep their robot on a path. 

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Author Talk

Clara Bingham

Thursday, March 20, 11 am

Online event

Join us for a conversation with award-winning journalist and author Clara Bingham as she chats with us about her new book, The Movement. 

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High Noon with Neal Cobb

Bohos, Hucksters, and Hippies, Oh My!

Thursday, March 20, noon

Online event

Architectural and general historian Michael A. Bedeau will examine how Virginia City and the Comstock evolved in the 20th century from a dying mining town into a booming tourist mecca. 

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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BOOK CLUBS

Mystery Book Club 
Spanish Springs Library

Land of Wolves

by Craig Johnson


Inclined to Read Book Group 
Incline Village Library

The Art Thief

by Michael Finkel


Chapter One Book Club 
Downtown Reno Library

The House in the Pines

by Ana Reyes


SO Very Literary Book Club 
South Valleys Library

Bitch

by Lucy Cooke



Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.

ON THE KIDS' SHELF

Listen now

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 Jessica tells us about the book Water by Olʹga Fadeeva.

See all On the Kids' Shelf episodes.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Slowing Down

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senior Center Library Closed


The Reno Senior Center, including the Senior Center Library, is currently closed for renovations. The building is expected to reopen in spring.


Learn more about the planned improvements.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting


Wednesday, March 19, 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 via Zoom. 


Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past library board meetings are available on the library website.

FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

Book Sale

March 22–30

10 am–4 pm

The next Friends of Washoe County Library book starts next week. As always, the sale is being held next door to the Sierra View Library in the Reno Town Mall. You can get early access to the sale on Friday, March 21, 3–6 pm, by becoming a Friends member now or at the door.


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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