Author Talk With Marcia Chatelain

Summer Reading Challenge

Wednesday, August 3
11 am-noon
Online Event


Join us in conversation with Dr. Marcia Chatelain as she discusses her Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America. 

In Franchise, Chatelain uncovers a surprising history of cooperation among fast-food companies, black capitalists, and civil rights leaders, who--in the troubled years after King's assassination--believed they found an economic answer to the problem of racial inequality.

This is a virtual event and registration is required. You can see recordings of our past author talks here.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Aquatic Mammals presented by NDOW

Saturday, July 30 
3-4 pm
Sierra View Library


Come learn about different mammals that live in and near our waterways from our friends at the Nevada Department of Wildlife! 

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Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party 

Sunday, July 31 
11 am-1 pm

Downtown Reno Library

Come and join us for some hands-on fun and activities to celebrate the end of the summer reading challenge! Refreshments--while supplies last!


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Basic Computers: Social Media

Thursday, August 2
10:30 am-12:30 pm
North Valleys Library


This introductory series will cover various social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Attendees will learn how to set up and utilize accounts in a safe and informed manner. 

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Game On!

Wednesday, August 3
3:30-5:30 pm
Duncan/Traner Community Library


FIFA, NBA, Madden, Minecraft, MX vs ATV All Out, and other games are available for your use on our Playstation 4. Game on!



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MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.

FOR MAKERS

Learn & Make in the Quad

Wednesday, August 3, 3-6 pm
Downtown Reno Library

This week we will be working with the vinyl cutter and heat press. You can make a simple sticker for your car window or water bottle, or you can make a personalized tote bag or T-shirt. Choose a simple, two-tone image from the internet, or bring a flash drive with an image file you created. 

Sign up for a 30-minute individual session.

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BOOK GROUPS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
Paper: Paging Through History
by Mark Kurlansky

Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
American Dirt 
by Jeanine Cummins

Mystery Sleuth Book Club
North Valleys Library
The Thursday Murder Club
by Richard Osman

SO Very Literary Book Club
South Valleys Library
Empire Falls
by Richard Russo

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.


WHAT TO READ NEXT

Cool Treats

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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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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300