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Take 3 With a flair for the wild and unexpected, this genre-bending trio brings the refinement of a rigorous classical background and infuses it with rock star charisma.
Presented by UNR Performing Arts and the Holland Project.
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Spellbinders Featuring masters of magic who will astonish you with their skills in the art of legerdemain, Spellbinders presents sophisticated close-up illusions. Seating is first come, first served. Not recommended for children under six. |
Family Estate Planning Series Attend this eight-week series and learn how to take charge of your own money and estate. Workshops underwritten by KNPB and the Community Foundation of Western Nevada along with a number of other community sponsors. Register by calling 775-333-5499. |
Introductory Computer Classes
Computer classes for beginners are now being offered at two locations, the Sparks Library and the North Valleys Library. These introductory classes cover the basics of computer use, the internet, and Microsoft Word. |
Community Engagement and Collaborative Archeology at the Stewart Indian School The Stewart Indian School in Carson City, Nevada, attempted to remove Native children from tribal communities and assimilate them into mainstream society. A collaborative archaeology project at the school connects two seemingly disparate aspects of removal, engaging both young people and elders from several tribes. Presented by Sarah E. Cowie, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Anthropology, UNR. |
The History of Camping in Nevada & the Sierra Nevada This presentation will cover the development of public lands for camping and the building of campgrounds, roads, and trails, and will also examine the development of outdoor equipment specific to camping, and the many styles of camping, ranging from leave-no-trace backpacking, to luxury glamping and the popularity of children’s summer camps and the history of groups such as the Boy and Girl Scouts. Presented by Kimberly Roberts, Research Assistant, Special Collections, UNR IGT Knowledge Center. |
Paintings and Patinas of the Truckee Meadows Pat Wallis creates landscapes using oil on canvas and patinated copper. Her work will be on display at the Northwest Reno Library November 2 through December 28, with a reception Saturday, November 23. |
Flora & Fauna Fiber Art Holly Gardner uses fabric, thread, acrylic paint, watercolor crayons, and oil pastels to create landscape quilts, flora, and fauna. Her work will be on display at the South Valleys Library through December. There be a reception Saturday, November 9. |
Downtown Reno Wednesday, November 6, 6-7 pm Duncan/Traner Wednesday, November 6, 3:30-4:30 pm Incline Village Tuesday, November 5, 6:30-7:30 pm North Valleys Saturday, November 2, 2-3:30 pm Northwest Reno Saturday, November 23, 2-3 pm |
Wednesdays, 10:30 am-noon Sunday, November 3, 10 am-noon Sparks Monday, November 25, 11 am-1 pm Wednesday, November 27, 2:30-4 pm |
Sparks Library The President is Missing by James Patterson and Bill Clinton Spanish Springs Library The Letter by Kathryn Hughes |
Northwest Reno Library Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Eleanor Honeyman Spanish Springs Library X by Sue Grafton Northwest Reno Library Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond South Valleys Library There, There by Tommy Orange |
Give the Gift of Reading For the fourth year, Washoe County Library System is launching Give the Gift of Reading, an exciting campaign in support of children’s literacy. Your commitment to sponsor at least one book will help prepare children in our community for an early start in reading and learning. We hope that you will be able to join us in supporting this initiative. |
Library Closures In observance of Veterans Day, all libraries will be closed November 11. The North Valleys Library will also be closed on November 12. All libraries will be closed on November 28 and 29 in observance of Thanksgiving Day and Family Day. On November 27, the Spanish Springs Library will be closed, and all libraries with evening hours will close at 5:00 pm. |
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