This Saturday, February 10, the Northwest Reno Library will host the opening reception for The Bias Inside Us exhibit. Join us for a panel discussion featuring diverse speakers and a food tour of cultures in our community. Sign up for the reception here, and visit our calendar of events to see all companion events.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Historic Reno Preservation Society

Alicia Barber

Sunday, February 11, noon–1:30 pm

South Valleys Library

Historian Alicia Barber will share stories and explain how historic preservation and interpretation can strengthen the African-American presence in Reno’s historical record and public memory. 

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Pioneer Center Golden Encore

Karen Burns: When Hollywood Came to Reno

Tuesday, February 13, 2–3 pm

Sparks Library

The Reno/Tahoe region was once considered one of the entertainment capitals of the world, with connections to some of the biggest names in entertainment. This program celebrates show business history, bringing seniors together to relive shared memories and celebrate a culture they helped to create. 

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In-Tune Tales with Scot Marshall

All About that Bass

Tuesday, February 13, 4–5 pm

South Valleys Library

Led by professional bassist, vocalist, and storyteller Scot Marshall, along with jazz violinist Graham Marshall and pianist/vocalist Ron Savage, In-Tune Tales helps seniors connect the dots of American music’s evolution in new ways.


A Pioneer Center Golden Encore presentation.

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Dungeons & Dragons

Friday, February 16, 4–6 pm

Spanish Springs Library

Join us for a storytelling experience where players get to make their own paths.

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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BOOK CLUBS

Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library

The Dictionary of Lost Words

by Pip Williams


Inclined 2 Read Community Book Club
Incline Village Library
The One and Only Ivan
by Katherine Applegate


SO Very Literary Book Club
South Valleys Library
True History of the Kelly Gang
by Peter Carey


Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
The Plot
by Jean Korelitz


Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

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, Carla recommends some books for Black History Month. Listen to past episodes here.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Black History Nonfiction

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Downtown Reno Library Reopening


Starting Monday, Febr12, the Downtown Reno Library will again be open for its regular hours. Due to ongoing work on the elevator, access and services may be limited for several weeks to come. Contact the library for more information.

 FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

Book Sale

February 3–11

10 am–4 pm

It's time for another Friends of Washoe County Library book sale!


As always, the sale will be held in the Reno Town Mall, next-door to the Sierra View Library. There will be a large selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and VHS tapes at very reasonable prices. 


Become a member of Friends of Washoe County Library now and get access to the sale a day early.

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775-327-8300