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TEDx and Bomb Shelters in the Library?
We recently had visits from our friends at Channel 2 and Channel 4 about our recent TEDx Live Stream and the little-known Cold War Era bomb shelter at the Downtown Reno Library. Watch the stories and learn more about some of the recent and upcoming changes to the library!
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Museum Passes
Now, you can visit some of Northern Nevada and Northern California's best museums and cultural institutions free with your Washoe County Library Card and Discover & Go.
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Sorry, we're closed ... Monday, February 19 for Presidents' Day. The North Valleys Library will also be closed Tuesday, February 20.
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Radon Awareness Radon is the primary cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and one in 4 homes tested in Nevada have elevated Radon concentrations. January is National Radon Action Month and the Nevada Radon Education Program of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) will be offering an informational presentation and free radon test kits. - Wednesday, February 7, 6 pm, South Valleys Library
- Saturday, February 24, 2 pm, Northwest Reno Library
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In-Tune Tales Exploring the rich tradition of the spoken word combined with music and song, In-Tune Tales performances encourage children to develop their verbal, interactive, and attention skills — to use their imaginations and their minds. - Friday, February 16, 10:30 am, Senior Center Library
(Event will be in the Senior Center's multi-purpose room)
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Truckee Meadows Irrigation Ditches Presented by Historic Reno Preservation Society Dana Munkelt presents “Truckee Meadows Irrigation Ditches” Did you know there are 9 hand-dug irrigation ditches still operating from the Truckee River in Reno? From short ones for the hydroelectric plants at Verdi, Fleisch, and Washoe, to the big one, the Steamboat Ditch, more than 30 miles long. Most have access along at least part of their routes, winding through suburbs and golf courses, north past Kiley Ranch and south to Steamboat Hot Springs. Come to a talk about the history of these water channels and how they have survived today. - Wednesday, February 21, 5:30 pm, Northwest Reno Library
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Reno Chinatown Presented by Historic Reno Preservation Society Edan Strekal Project Archivist, Special Collections, University of Nevada, Reno, presents “Reno Chinatown.” Reno had a Chinatown that originated with the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The Sacramento-to-Reno section of the Central Pacific Railroad was completed in May 1868 and the first train traveled the route on June 18, 1868. The displaced Chinese laborers were paid off and left along the tracks. In Reno, they built a bare-wood shantytown along the Truckee River out of any available material. First Street between Virginia and Center streets became Chinatown. Reno’s Chinese population existed along the periphery of the larger white community for nearly 40 years, although Chinatown burned down and was relocated several times. - Sunday, February 25, 1:30 p.m., Sierra View Library
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Discover More Library Programs We have lots more going on at all of our branches! Don't forget to visit the online calendar of events to find hundreds of opportunities for education, entertainment, recreation, and enrichment at your favorite library.
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Paws 2 ReadPaws 4 Love presents Paws 2 Read Practice reading with friendly therapy dogs and receive a free book. All ages welcome.
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Northern Nevada Literacy Council Family Reading Program Through May 6, 2018, Spanish Springs Library Learn techniques to improve your child’s reading while doing fun family activities. You’ll bring home lots of new ideas and free books! Targeted toward parents and children birth through 3rd grade. Reservations are required.
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Tips & Reviews Especially for Parents Sign up for the Learn 2 Read – Love 2 Read Newsletter
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Story Times & Early Literacy Programs
Story Times, Toddler Times, and other early literacy programs like Paws 2 Read are offered weekly at most library branches.
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