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Museum Passes
Now, you can visit some of Northern Nevada and Northern California's best museums and cultural institutions free with your Washoe County Library Card and Discover & Go.
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Library Closures Wednesday, October 18 for Staff Training. Friday, October 27 for Nevada Day Downtown Reno and Spanish Springs Libraries will also be closed Thursday, October 26.
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National Friends of Libraries Week The Washoe County Library will be spending the week of October 15-21, 2017 celebrating its Friends of the Library group as part of the 12th annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week.
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Robin Holabird presents Elvis, Marilyn and the Space Aliens: Icons on Screen in Nevada Join author Robin Holabird as she features her new book, which highlights perspectives from her experiences as a state film commissioner working to bring productions to Nevada. Sunday, October 1, 2 p.m., Sierra View Library Tuesday, October 3, 6:30 p.m., Incline Village Library Monday, October 16, 11 a.m., Sparks Library Tuesday, October 31, 5:30 p.m., Spanish Springs Library
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Spellbinders SPELLBINDERS comes to the Library! Featuring Masters of Magic that will astonish you with their skills in the art of legerdemain as they present sophisticated close-up miracles that are perfect for the family. Friday, October 13 Incline Village Library, 3:30 p.m. - Michael Ammar Northwest Reno Library, 3:30 p.m. - Shawn Farquhar Verdi Community Library, 3:30 p.m. - Pop Haydn Sierra View Library, 5:00 p.m. - Pop Haydn South Valleys Library, 5:00 p.m. - Michael Ammar Saturday, October 14 North Valleys Library, 2:00 p.m. - Shawn Farquhar Sparks Library, 4:00 p.m. - Shawn Farquhar Not recommended for children under six years of age. Seating is first come, first served so be sure to arrive early. SPELLBINDERS is brought to you by Education Renaissance of Nevada Initiative, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. nevadashines.org
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Fall Financial Series Learn how to take charge of your own money and estate. Financial and estate decisions require knowledge in many areas; accounting, finance, legal, insurance, taxes, investments and charitable planning. Experts will help you navigate fundamentals of estate planning; wills, probate, and trusts; estate, gift, and transfer tax; responsibilities of trustees and executors; and more. Workshops take place over seven weeks. Attend any of the workshops. Underwritten by KNPB Channel 5 and the Community Foundation of Western Nevada, along with a number of other community sponsors. Wednesdays, September 20 to Nov 1, Sierra View Library 10:30 a.m. to noon, and 1:30 to 3 p.m.
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The Rise and Fall of the American Flat Mill presented by the Historic Reno Preservation Society Howard Goldbaum, Director of Graduate Studies, University of Nevada, Reno, presents “The Rise and Fall of the American Flat Mill,” an extensively illustrated lecture on the planning, construction and brief operation of the Mill. It will include elements of economics and mining technologies, and will explore the different uses and cultural appropriation of the mining complex in the modern era. Sunday, October 22, 1:30 p.m. , Sierra View Library
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Discover More Library Programs Check out: Harry Potter’s 20th Anniversary, Staff Pumpkin Contest, Trick-or-Treating and Teen Read Week. We have lots more going on at all of our branches! Don't forget to visit the online calendar of events to find hundreds of opportunities for education, entertainment, recreation, and enrichment at your favorite library.
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Northern Nevada Literacy Council Family Reading Program Learn techniques to improve your child’s reading while doing fun family activities. You’ll bring home lots of new ideas and free books! October 3, 2017 through May 6, 2018 (Targeted toward parents and children birth through 3rd grade.) Reservations are required. For dates, times and registration information, call your preferred location or visit washoecountylibrary.us/nnlc.
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Little Books & Little Cooks Partners in Parenting invites you to participate in our Little Books & Little Cooks 7-week program designed for families with children ages 3, 4 and 5. This program promotes healthy eating, family literacy and positive parent-child interaction. - Mondays, 10/16 - 11/27, 1 p.m.
Spanish Springs Library - 424-1800 - Tuesdays, 10/17 - 11/28, 10:30 a.m.
North Valleys Library - 972-0281 - Thursdays, 10/19 - 12/7, 1 p.m.
Sparks Library - 352-3200 (There will be no class on 11/23 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.)
All classes and materials are free. Reservations are required. To register, please call your preferred location or visit washoecountylibrary.us/littlecooks.
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Tips & Reviews Especially for Parents Sign up for the Learn 2 Read ♥ Love 2 Read Newsletter
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Story Times & Early Literacy Programs
Story Times, Toddler Times, and other early literacy programs like Paws 2 Read are offered weekly at most library branches.
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