SUMMER READING CHALLENGE PARTIES

Summer Reading Challenge

We had a blast at all of our Summer Reading Challenge launch parties this month, and we're thrilled that so many of you joined us for games, crafts, and snacks at these events.

There are still plenty of events coming up as part of our Oceans of Possibilities  Summer Reading Challenge. You can find them on our calendar of events. If you haven't signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge yet, there's still time. Learn more about signing up here.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Drag Queen Story Time with Miss Ginger Devine

Multiple times and locations

Local drag queen Miss Ginger Devine is back for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Enjoy stories that explore diversity and celebrate our differences.  

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Freshwater Fun with the Nevada Dept. of Wildlife

Multiple times and locations

Learn more about our local waters and the creatures that call them home. Register for these interactive programs provided by our friends at the Nevada Department of Wildlife! 

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Animal Crossing New Horizons Island Visit

Sunday, June 26, 11 am-noon
Northwest Reno Library


Join us for fun ocean-themed activities and games in Animal Crossing! Please bring your Nintendo Switch with Animal Crossing loaded.

Registration recommended.


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Ancient Seas of Nevada

Multiple times and locations

Join UNR Keck Museum's curator, Garrett Barmore, for an introduction to the ancient fauna and flora of our deserts. Kids and adults alike will get to enjoy handling some real fossils, too!

Registration is required.

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FOR MAKERS

Learn & Make in the Quad

Wednesday, June 29, 3-6 pm
Downtown Reno Library
 
This week we will be working with the sublimation printer and heat press. We'll provide you with a coffee mug, coaster, or metal bookmark (limit one item per person), and you can transfer a vivid, full-color design or photograph onto it. Bring an image file (.png or .jpg) on a flash drive or your phone, and leave with a vibrant, one-of-a-kind item. Sign up for an individual, 30-minute session.

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Visit the calendar to see all upcoming maker events.

BOOK GROUPS

Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Hunchback of Notre Dame 
by Victor Hugo

Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
All the Little Liars
by Charlaine Harris

Inclined to Read Book Group
Incline Village Library
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.


WHAT TO READ NEXT

LGBTQIA+ Young Adult Fiction

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Verdi Library Closed


The Verdi Community Library & Nature Center will be closed for construction through Monday, June 27.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Find other locations and their hours here.

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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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300