CULTURE FEST

Sierra View Library and Reno Town Mall

Saturday, April 29, 11 am - 4 pm


Join us for a day of free performances, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities for all ages in honor of Day of the Book/Day of the Child! Enjoy food trucks, booths, and cultural enrichment for all.

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NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April.


Libraries play a critical role in the economic vitality of communities by providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for job seekers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.


Stop by for a visit to celebrate with us during National Library Week, April 23-29.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Earth Day Garden Planting

Tuesday, April 25, 3-5:30 pm

Sparks Library

In celebration of Earth Day, come out and help us plant in the Sparks Community Garden. We will also be making origami newspaper plant pots, and everyone can plant a seed to take home.

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Mini Maker Wednesday

Wednesday, April 26, 2:30-3:30 pm

Verdi Community Library

After-school activities for kids including crafts, STEAM activities, and more!


Registration is recommended.

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Family Trivia Night

Wednesday, April 26, 5:30-6:30 pm

Northwest Reno Library

Test your knowledge and join us for a night of trivia for the whole family!

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Author Talk

William Kent Krueger

Tuesday, April 27, 5-6 pm
Online event

Join New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger as he discusses the newest book in his Cork O'Conner series, Fox Creek, and his other works.

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Visit the calendar to see all upcoming events.

FOR MAKERS

Learn & Make in the Quad

Wednesday, April 26, 3-5:45 pm
Downtown Reno Library

This week we will be working with the sublimation printer and heat press. We'll provide you with a coffee mug, coaster, or metal bookmark (limit one item per person), and you can transfer a vivid, full-color design or photograph onto it. Bring an image file (.png or .jpg) on a flash drive or your phone, and leave with a vibrant, one-of-a-kind item.  Sign up for an individual, 30-minute session.

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Visit the calendar to see all upcoming maker events.

BOOK GROUPS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
Becoming
by Michelle Obama


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Girl in the Letter

by Emily Gunnis

Mystery Sleuth Book Club
North Valleys Library
The Plot
by Jean Hanff Korelitz

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Portal Fantasies

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Magazine Survey

As part of the Washoe County Library System strategic plan, we are committed to providing magazines that are of interest to our community. Your response to this survey will help us understand which magazine titles most interest you.

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Sierra View Library Reopening

The Sierra View Library's grand opening is scheduled for later in May, but it will reopen on Thursday, April 27, with browsing, hold pickup, and book return services. New furniture and internet computers are coming soon!

FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada non-profit organization dedicated to advocating, fundraising, and providing support for the Washoe County Library System. 

To join, to donate, or for more information, please visit www.washoelibraryfriends.org or call 775-324-5522.

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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300