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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES VACANCY |
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Washoe County Library System is saying goodbye to Library Board of Trustees chair Frank Perez. He is stepping down from the board to run for elected office. We thank him for his service on the board and wish him luck in the future.
The Board of Washoe County Commissioners is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy left by his departure. Trustees on the five-member board are appointed by the Washoe County Commissioners and serve up to two four-year terms. Deadline for application is Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 5 pm. Learn more about this opening here.
Find board agendas, minutes, and videos of past meetings on our Library Board of Trustees page. |
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| Artist Reception Michael Howard |
Saturday, January 6, 2–3 pm South Valleys Library |
Join photographer Michael Howard to celebrate the opening of his exhibit. The exhibition will be on display from January 3–February 29. Registration is recommended but not required. |
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| Scot Marshall's All About That Bass |
Sunday, January 7, 2–3 pm Spanish Springs Library |
Tracing the bass instrument through several styles of music, bassist Scot Marshall connects the dots of American music’s evolution.
Presented by Pioneer Center Golden Encore: a lifelong learning entertainment program for seniors. |
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| Crafting with a Purpose Welcome Blanket Project |
Tuesday, January 9, 2–4 pm North Valleys Library |
Learn a new skill or brush up on an old one while making a block or a whole blanket for a new immigrant to the United States. All crochet materials will be provided by the library.
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| Author Talk Rebecca Serle |
Wednesday, January 10, 5–6 pm Online event |
Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories. We’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels, One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and many more. |
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On the Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book news and reviews. In this week's episode, Becca talks about the best fiction of 2023. See the companion list below.
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WHAT TO READ NEXT |
Best Adult Fiction of 2023 |
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Downtown Reno Library Closed for Renovations
The Downtown Reno Library is currently closed for renovations to the elevator. The location is expected to reopen with limited services in early 2024. |
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Give the Gift of Reading
This holiday season, please help us Give the Gift of Reading with a tax-deductible donation to the Friends of Washoe County Library. $20 is enough to sponsor one new children's book and help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 – enough to purchase 1,000 new children's books for our libraries' collections. |
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FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY |
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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
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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 |
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