Dia: Children's Day/Book Day. Each story matters. Every child counts.

Saturday, April 27, 11 am–2 pm

Sierra View Library and Reno Town Mall


Día: Children's Day is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. Día celebrates a commitment to connecting children and their families to diverse books, languages, and cultures. 


Join us for free performances, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities.


Maya Soleil Traditions performs at 11 am.

Reno Taiko Tsurunokai performs at 1 pm. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pokémon GO at the Library

Saturday, April 27, 10:30 am–12:30 pm

South Valleys Library

Come meet other Pokémon trainers and raid, trade, and battle at our very own South Valleys Library PokéStop and nearby gyms. Trainers can use the meeting room for exchanging Pokémon, dueling or just catching up. Lures will be placed at nearby PokéStops so plenty of Pokémon will be around. Participate in fun Pokémon-themed games and win prizes (while supplies last). 


Registration is recommended.

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Fancifool: KIDS! with Ananda Bena-Weber 

Sunday, April 28, 3–4 pm

Downtown Reno Library

Fancifool: KIDS! is an interactive, multi-character, multi-disciplinary children’s theater show featuring dancing, singing, mime, clown, and valuable lessons about the structure and virtues of American democracy, advanced citizenship, protecting the environment, and standing up to bullies.


A Pioneer Center Youth Programs presentation.

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Author Talk 

Douglas Brunt

Wednesday, May 1, noon–1 pm

Online event

Join us as we chat with New York Times-bestselling author Douglas Brunt about his debut nonfiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel.


This book reveals the hidden history of one of the world’s greatest inventors and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. 

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Pioneer Center Youth Programs

F-Rock Crew

Friday, May 3, 10-11 am

Duncan/Trancer Community Library

F-Rock Crew shares the history of hip-hop culture and the origins of hip-hop dance styles. Learn about the pioneers who inspired generations of dancers. This break-dancing-based performance includes a positive message for kids, focusing on respect, anti-bullying, arts and culture, and American history. 

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BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
Fire Lover

by Joseph Wambaugh


Fiction Addiction Book Club
North Valleys Library
I Have Some Questions for You

by Rebecca Makkai


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
Lessons in Chemistry

by Bonnie Garmus

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.

ON THE SHELF

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, Jennifer talks about environmental fiction.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Fiction Inspired by Shakespeare

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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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.

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