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How Do Mountains Get Their Names? The Nevada State Board on Geographic Names has been in place since 1985, working to advise the U.S. Board on new name suggestions, research current names of features, and weigh in on controversies when presented. Dr. Christine Johnson will provide a history of the board and its operational procedures, and will highlight a few noteworthy features of the landscape of Nevada, the most mountainous state in the country.
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Alsos: The Hunt for Hitler's A-Bomb German scientists split the atom in 1938; by all accounts their nuclear program was then two to three years ahead of any other country. In 1943, as part of the Manhattan Project, a clandestine group of scientists and military personnel, Alsos, are tasked with finding and capturing German nuclear scientists and their labs. Presented by Jerry Wagner.
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Steel Betty
Austin-based bluegrass trio Steel Betty will offer two events at Washoe County Libraries. The first, presented by the UNR Performing Arts Series, is an interactive animal-centric journey, a story punctuated with lively bluegrass and quirky folk music. They will also be presenting a songwriting workshop intended for participants ages 9 to 15. |
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Aria 51 Aria 51 is a group made up of local artists that combine classical and folk instruments with singing to create a unique approach to a variety of musical styles. The music is performed using interactive, age-appropriate activities to inspire excitement and encourage creativity.
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Molodi Molodi is a performance ensemble that takes body percussion to the extreme. Molodi blends tap, gumboot, and hip hop dance with guerilla theater and robust personalities to bring to life a high-energy, rhythmic experience.
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Elizabeth Busch Letourneau Guitarist and singer Elizabeth Busch Letourneau returns to the Northwest Reno Library to enchant the audience with lovely haunting ballads of Ireland.
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| Downtown Reno Gordon Avenue & Candy Webb North Valleys Watercolors by the Sierra Watercolor Society Northwest Reno by student artists of Melton Elementary School |
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Paintings by Tricia Poulos Leonard South Valleys by Christine Davis Spanish Springs Photography by Megan Berner
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Downtown Reno Sunday, March 1, 12:30-2 pm Duncan/Traner Saturday, March 14, 11 am -noon Incline Village Tuesday, March 10, 6:30-8 pm North Valleys Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Northwest Reno Saturday, March 14, 2-3 pm
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Saturday, March 7, 10:15-11:15 am Sunday, March 1, 10 am-noon Sparks Thursday, March 3, 10:30 am-noon Wednesday, March 11, 2:30-4 pm
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Spanish Springs Library by Delia Owens
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Northwest Reno Library by Jim Ferguson Spanish Springs Library by David Rosenfelt Northwest Reno Library by Garth Stein South Valleys Library by Annie Proulx
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The Explorer The Spring 2020 issue of the Washoe County Library Explorer is now available. Download it today, or pick up a print copy at any Washoe County Library. The Explorer is our comprehensive events guide. New issues are released seasonally and cover three months of library programs and events.
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2020 Census: Shape Your Future
Between March 12 and 20, you should receive an invitation to complete a federal census survey. You can complete the census online, and Washoe County Library System will have additional computers and assistance available. Learn more about the census here.
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Friends of Washoe County Library Book Sale: March 14-22
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It's time for another Friends of Washoe County Library book sale. The sale begins March 14, and, as always, the sale will be held in the Reno Town Mall, next-door to the Sierra View Library. There will be a large selection of books, DVDs, and CDs at very reasonable prices. Many of the programs offered by the Washoe County Library System are made possible through the generous funding provided by the Friends of Washoe County Library, a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada non-profit organization dedicated to advocating, fundraising, and providing support for the Washoe County Library System.
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Washoe County Library System | 301 S. Center St. Reno, NV
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