MEMORY CAFE

The Northwest Reno Library hosts Memory Cafe every Tuesday at 10:30 am.
Memory cafe is a safe, supportive social event with engaging activities for those affected by early stage dementia, mild memory loss, or other mild cognitive impairments and for their families, friends, or care partners.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Combat Paper: The Hand Papermaker's Journey

Saturday, February 18, 1-2 pm 
Northwest Reno Library

Join us for the opening reception for this art exhibition created by veterans and military-connected individuals. View the art, meet the artists, and discuss their process.

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Mini Maker Wednesday

Wednesday, February 22, 2:30-3:30 pm
Verdi Community Library

Afterschool activities for kids including crafts, STEAM activities, and more! 

Registration is recommended.

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Teen Zone 
Art Studio

Wednesday, February 22, 3-4 pm
Sparks Library

Drop by the Sparks Teen Zone on Wednesdays for activities and conversation. Ages 13-18 are welcome. 


This month, learn how to use watercolor pencils to take your art to the next level.


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Understanding Systemic Racism and White Supremacy in the United States

Wednesday, February 22, 5:30-6:30 pm
North Valleys Library

This talk traces the history of laws and policies that created and enforced racial inequality in the United States from the colonial era to the present. Professor Greta de Jong will explain how racist social structures and ideas about white supremacy were intertwined and reinforced each other.

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FOR MAKERS

Learn & Make in the Quad

Wednesday, February 22, 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

Chapter One Book Club
Downtown Reno Library
What the Fireflies Knew
by Kai Harris

Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
The Couple Next Door
by Shari Lapena

Inclined to Read Book Group
Incline Village Library
Small Great Things
by Jodi Picoult

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
Before We Were Yours
by Lisa Wingate

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

2023 ALA Youth Media Award Winners

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Author Events Survey

As part of the Washoe County Library System strategic plan, we are committed to providing author events to our community. Please take our survey to help us understand what types of events would be of interest and convenient to you. 

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Holiday Closure

All Washoe County Library branches will be closed Monday, February 20 for Presidents Day.

Visit our website to see all upcoming hours and closures.

Sierra View Library Closed for Renovations

Washoe County Library System is making planned renovations to the Sierra View Library. The branch is currently closed, with an anticipated reopening in spring 2023.

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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.

The Friends of Washoe County Library will not be accepting donations during the Sierra View renovation closure.

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