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Taiko drum ensemble Tsurunokai performs traditional Japanese folk music as well as original compositions. Traditionally, taiko drums have been used in warfare, martial arts, religious ceremonies, and festivals throughout Japan for more than 1,400 years. Tsurunokai founder Rieko Shimbo has assembled a group of talented and dedicated taiko drummers whose credits include performances at many local and regional festivals and art exhibitions.
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Every week a friend from Conservation Ambassadors introduces us to new wild animals. It's always a surprise to see what exotic animals we'll see next--though so far we've had lemurs, a serval, an alligator, and others. You can see past events here or register and watch live on any Wednesday at 2:00 pm.
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Community Read on OverDrive Currently digital copies of The Hate U Give are available with no wait until July 19. That means you don't need to place a hold or wait on a list. Just check it out anytime before July 19, and keep it for the full, lending period, up to three weeks. Find it in ebook and audiobook formats on OverDrive or the Libby app, along with other titles on the Black Lives Matter Community Reads list.
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Set in 1939, Tar Beach succeeds as an appealing story for children, an astute societal commentary, and a new variation on a traditional African-American liberation motif.
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Static Electricity Butterfly If you’ve ever pulled a cap off your head and noticed your hair sticking out in all directions, then you’ve experienced static electricity. Let’s make a very special butterfly and discover more about this mildly shocking form of electricity!
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June is National Ocean Month. Celebrate the ocean by reading this Sea Creatures playlist from our TumbleBooks library.
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Recently displaced and looking for a new career path but don't know where to start? Explore and evaluate your skills and interests at Brainfuse JobNow to discover careers that match your skills and interests. Use O*Net Online to find overviews of possible careers including salary ranges and educational requirements. Lastly, start on your new career path with the assistance of Nevada Career Explorer. Find local industries that are hiring, as well as educational opportunities available, especially for displaced workers. Offers free retraining and certifications for displaced workers. Learn a trade such as HVAC, construction, electrical, or diesel technology, or earn your commercial drivers license.
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Food pantry, dining room, and other resources, including immigration law services.
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Holds Pickup We are now offering grab-and-go and drive up hold services at several library locations. Place a hold using the online catalog, wait to be notified for pick-up, go to your open branch, and check out your holds.
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Digital Library Cards In response to increasing demand for our online offerings, we have created an easy new way for you to access our digital resources. If you do not have a Washoe County Library account (or if you have misplaced your card), you can now visit our website and quickly acquire a digital library card, which you can use to check out ebooks and audiobooks, take online courses, and much more.
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Hold Donations During Closure
We love donations. But during this temporary closure, Washoe County Library and the Friends of Washoe County Library will be unable to accept them. Please hold on to any items you would like to donate until Washoe County Libraries reopen. Do not leave donations at library branches.
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Washoe County Library System | 301 S. Center St. Reno, NV
89501 | 775-327-8300
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