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Did you know your Washoe County Library card gets you free online access to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Gannett newspapers, including the Reno Gazette-Journal and USA Today?

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Upcoming Events

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Artist's Reception

You Are Here

by Carla Gelbaum

South Valleys Library

Saturday, November 14

2 pm

Join artist Carla Gelbaum to celebrate the opening of her exhibit, You Are Here. The exhibition will be on display from November 3 through December 31.

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Cardboard Camp:

The Great Outdoors

Spanish Springs Library

Wednesday–Thursday, November 18–19

2–4 pm

A STEAM-based program for ages 3 to 7 years. Participants will build and decorate models and interactive play structures out of cardboard and 3D printed hardware. Design and build shelters, trees, flowers, and more.

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High Noon

Nevada's Prison History

Online event

Thursday, November 19, noon

The Nevada State Prison is a hidden and underappreciated element of Nevada’s history. Glen Whorton’s talk about this 150-year-old institution will cover how the criminal and political history of the State and the prison are entwined.

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Author Talk

Rebecca Roanhorse

Online event

Thursday, November 19, 4 pm

Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse, as we discuss her Between Earth and Sky trilogy. 

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Movie Screenings

Movie Poster: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

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Book Clubs

All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers

Mystery Book Club

Spanish Springs Library

All Good People Here

by Ashley Flowers


Inclined to Read Book Group

Incline Village Library

Buckeye

by Patrick Ryan


Chapter One Book Club

Downtown Reno Library

Red Rising

by Pierce Brown


SO Very Literary Book Club

South Valleys Library

There Are Rivers in the Sky

by Elif Shafak

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On the Kids' Shelf

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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 Lizzy tells us about Fergal and the Bad Temper by Robert Starling.

What to Read Next

Cozy Sci-Fi

Starter Villain by John Scalzi
The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances by Glenn Dixon
Moss'd in Space by Rebecca Thorne
Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz
In the Lives of Puppets by Tj Klune
The Last Gifts of the Universe by Riley August
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News & Announcements

Library Board of Trustees Meeting


Northwest Reno Library

Wednesday, November 18, 5:30 pm

  

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.

Friends of Washoe County Library

Friends of Washoe County Library. Est. 1980

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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