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CELEBRATE NEURODIVERSITY WITH TIFFANY HAMMOND
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| Advocate and bestselling author Tiffany Hammond will be visiting the Downtown Reno Library for two events on Saturday, September 2. The library will be open only for these special events, only registered attendees will be allowed in, and normal library services will be unavailable.
Be sure to to listen to On the Kids' Shelf on KUNR to hear one of our librarians talk about Hammond’s book A Day With No Words. If you miss the broadcast, you'll be able to listen to the recording here. |
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Sensory Story Time & Craft
Saturday, September 2, 10-11:00 am Downtown Reno Library
Join author Tiffany Hammond for a special reading of her book A Day With No Words. This fun, interactive, and educational Sensory Story Time centers the needs of children with autism and/or sensory processing differences. A special craft will follow the Story Time.
Everyone is welcome.
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Healing the Divide Between Autism Parents and Autistic Self-Advocates
Saturday, September 2, 12:30-1:30 pm Downtown Reno Library
Online spaces have turned into battlegrounds between autistic self-advocates and parents raising individuals with autism. Heated arguments over language, symbols, and support methods have resulted in division in the community. How can we heal this divide so our community can work together? |
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| Family Saturday Bike Safety | Saturday, August 26, 11 am-noon
Sparks Library | Learn about safe walking and cycling with this fun presentation by the Nevada Department of Transportation.
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| Yangqin of Melody of China Concert | Various times and locations |
Yangqin Zhao of the award-winning Chinese chamber ensemble Melody of China will perform on her namesake instrument, the yangqin. |
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| Author Talk Jeff Selingo |
Wednesday, August 30, 11 am-noon Online event |
Jeff Selingo immersed himself in the world of admissions to answer the question on the minds of teenagers and their parents: how do colleges select their freshman class?
His book Who Gets In & Why was named one of the 100 Notable Books of the Year by The New York Times.
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| English Conversation Practice | Friday, September 1, 5-6 pm
Sierra View Library | Every Friday we offer informal and relaxed language practice for teen and adult English language learners. |
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WHAT TO READ NEXT |
Women in Translation |
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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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