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What's Your Resolution? Have you made a New Year’s resolution? Are you still deciding what changes to make in your life for 2019? Maybe you have been meaning to learn a new language. If so, Mango Languages offers courses in more than 70 languages. If you are thinking about learning a new skill, Lynda.com has classes in programming, web design, photography, audio and video editing, and many other subjects. All these courses are free to use with your library card. |
Visit our website to download our Winter Programs & Events guide, featuring more information about other upcoming events and our winter reading program, or come into a library to pick up a booklet. Explore Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference through January 11, Northwest Reno Library Don't miss this interactive exhibit featuring hands-on and multimedia components encouraging new perspectives about engineers and their vital work. |
Radon Action Month Radon is the primary cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, and one in four homes tested in Nevada has elevated Radon concentrations. The Nevada Radon Education Program of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will be offering informational presentations and free radon test kits. Senior Series: Your Time Is Now Monthly informational workshops focusing on hot topics impacting Seniors throughout the community. |
History of LGBTQ Reno
As far back as 1882, Reno had an LGBTQ presence and is representative of the small but thriving LGBTQ communities in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Historian and LGBTQ scholar Jeff Auer will cover this time period through the Great Recession, including the history of the Reno Gay Rodeo and its effects on the world. |
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Reno Philharmonic
Cultural geographer Dr. Engrid Barnett, curator of the Nevada Historical Society’s recent exhibit, The Biggest Little Orchestra in the World, will discuss the history of the Reno Philharmonic, which this year celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. |
Story Times and Early Literacy Programs
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 Paint & Snack Receive one-on-one creative guidance to paint your own masterpiece in a fun, social setting. For ages five and up. Parents are welcome to attend, but not required unless child is 10 or under. |
Downtown Reno Duncan Traner 12/31/18 - 1/10/19, 3:30 - 5:30 pm Incline Village VR Studio: 2nd and 4th Fridays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm North Valleys 3 - 7 pm Northwest 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 4 - 5 pm 1/5/19, 11 am - noon |
South Valleys1/31/19, 4:30 - 5:30 pm Spanish Springs Sparks 1/30/19, 10:15 am Verdi Wednesdays and Fridays, 3 pm |
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Building Your Family Tree You've taken the DNA test. Now what? In this six-class series, learn how to build your family tree and see how you are connected to your matches. Classes are Thursdays, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, January 17 through February 21 at the Sparks Library. Registration is required.
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Microsoft Excel Basics Want to learn Microsoft Excel? Need help learning how to create a worksheet? Attend the library's Microsoft Excel class. Trained staff will help you navigate and learn the basics of Microsoft Excel. This class is part of a four-part series. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 15 through 24 at the Sierra View Library. Registration is required. Call 775-851-5190 to reserve your spot. |
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Basic Internet Safety In this beginner level internet safety class, learn how to prevent malware and viruses and how to avoid becoming the victim of a phishing scam. Northwest Reno Library South Valleys Library |
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Introductory Computer Classes Sparks Library's ongoing computer classes are designed to give beginners a proper introduction to various computer programs and actions. Seating is limited and registration is required. Call the Sparks Library at 775-352-3200 to sign up.
Introduction to Computers - Wednesday, January 2
- Friday, January 4
- Wednesday, January 9
- Friday, January 11
Introduction to the World Wide Web - Wednesday, January 16
- Friday, January 18
- Wednesday, January 23
- Friday, January 25
Introduction to Email - Wednesday, February 6
- Friday, February 8
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Our new makerspace at the Downtown Reno Library is open for business every Thursday. A different resource will be featured each week. We make every effort to ensure the following resources are available every Thursday: leather crafting, button machines, and vinyl cutter. |
New Hours Starting January 7, hours are changing at four Washoe County Library locations. The new hours at affected branches are as follows: Downtown Reno Library - Monday – Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday – Sunday: 10 am - 2 pm
Duncan/Traner Community Library - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 3 - 6 pm
- Wednesday: 2:30 - 6 pm
- Sunday: 1 - 5 pm
- Monday: 11 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday: 11 am - 7 pm
- Wednesday – Friday: 11 am - 6 pm
Sierra View Library - Monday – Friday: 10 am - 6 pm
- Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
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 Library Closures All Washoe County Libraries will be closed January 1 in observance of New Year's Day and January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The North Valleys Library will additionally be closed January 22. |
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The 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. Your tax-deductible donation to the FWCL Endowment Fund will provide needed additional funding to our libraries for generations to come. To join, donate, or for more information, please visit |
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