Washoe Talks: Racism in America
Current events have us all talking about racism in America, Black Lives Matter, and how we can be involved as a society to end racism once and for all. Please join the community as the library hosts a five-person panel of guest experts to answer questions from the public in a Zoom webinar setting.
 
The panelist will be:
  • Don Dike-Anukam 
  • Dr. Greta de Jong 
  • Dr. Callum Ingram
  • Dr. Precious Hall
  • Monique Normand
Learn more.
 
Online Events
Virtual Nevada Historical Society
Artown Monday
 
Join us for this speaker series from the Nevada Historical Society. Every Monday we will feature two presentations. This Monday, July 13, we will feature Gaming as a Microcosm of American History, by Marc Ullom and Mining Then and Now, by Sam Macaluso.
 
Advance registration is requested for these events.
 
See all events and register.
School of the Arts Presents
Alone Together: Resilience in Art
 
Grab a beverage and your screen of choice, and join us for a virtual happy hour as we celebrate the School of the Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno during Artown!
 
This second of a three-part series highlights original performances and artwork created during the strangest of circumstances by students and faculty from the departments of music, art, and theatre and dance.
 
Learn more.
See all upcoming events.
 
What to Read Next
Hello Sunshine Book Club
 
Looking for something new to read? Try a selection from Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine Book Club. You can see all the past titles on the Hello Sunshine Book Club website. 
 
Hold pickup is now available at eight Washoe County Library locations, and we are here to help connect you with your next read.
 
See the list.
 
For Kids
Today is Teddy Bear Picnic Day!
 
Have fun reading this new TumbleBooks Bear Playlist  featuring stories all about bears. Titles include:
  • The Bears We Know 
  • A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee 
  • Tops and Bottoms
  • Yancy and Bear
Learn more.
 
Fun with Fractions
 
Fractions are just smaller parts of a whole, like a slice of pizza or a bite of a cookie. Give this activity a try using toys or other objects you have on hand.
 
See activity.
 
Summer Learning=School Readiness
Just For Teens
 
Visit our teen resources page! LEARN, READ, EXPLORE, and create the LIFE you want.
 
Learn more.
 
Back to Work Nevada
Glassdoor
 
Built on the foundation of increasing workplace transparency, Glassdoor offers millions of the latest job listings, combined with a growing database of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews and questions, benefits reviews, office photos and more. Unlike other job sites, all of this information is shared by those who know a company best — the employees. 
 
All resources are free and available without creating an account when accessed through the library website. Find Glassdoor on our Job Seeker page.
 
Learn more.
 
News & Announcements
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.
 
Learn more.
 
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.
 
Sign up now.
 
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.
 
For information on COVID-19 in Washoe County, please visit the
Washoe County Health District at www.washoecounty.us/health
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