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Virtual Nevada Historical Society Join us for this speaker series from the Nevada Historical Society. Every Monday we feature two presentations. This Monday, we will feature Nevada's First Senator, by Lorraine Petersen and Early Reno, by Linda Burke. Advance registration is requested for these events. Archived version of past events can be found here. |
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Tahoe Star Tours Learn what constellations and asterisms are, and hear the stories behind the major constellations. After the program, wander out and observe the night sky to see how many constellations you can spot. |
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Did you love the musical, Hamilton? Didn't we all? Here's a list of both fiction and non-fiction titles to help you learn more about Alexander Hamilton, his contemporaries, and his time.
See the list, then click on titles to see all available formats for your reading or listening pleasure. |
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Support you child’s reading with a great selection of digital magazines just for them from RBdigital. Create an account and enjoy titles for kids including |
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Special Shapes Ever heard of an icosahedron? How about an octahedron? No? Then allow us to introduce you to the amazing mathematical shapes known as Platonic solids.
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Celebrate Northern Nevada Pride Month! Enjoy this reading of Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag by Rob Sanders and Steven Salerno. (Find the book in our catalog here.) This visually colorful account traces the history and symbolism of the rainbow-striped Pride flag, beginning with Harvey Milk’s dreams of equality for gay people. He gave speeches, ran for political office, and protested laws that discriminated against the LGBTQ community. |
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Live FAFSA Help from BrainfuseFilling out the Free Application for Student Aid can be a complex, but necessary, process. Brainfuse now offers live online FAFSA tutors – available to help both students and parents complete the FAFSA application. Whether you are not sure how to start or have questions on specific aspects, Brainfuse tutors are ready to assist! |
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Trying to figure out what training a job requires or how it pays compared to other jobs? Want to know if demand for a job is going to grow over time? Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook to explore. |
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Ask a Librarian Do you need some help finding the answer to a question? We are here to help you find the information and resources you need. We can provide brief answers to factual questions over the phone. Telephone reference is now available Mondays through Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm.
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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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