THE SPRING EXPLORER

The spring issue of the Washoe County Library Explorer, our comprehensive events guide, is now available. Download a copy today, or pick one up at any Washoe County Library location.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Youth Language Initiative: Hebrew

Saturday, March 4, 11 am-noon 
South Valleys Library

Join sessions led by local teens to learn more about the languages they speak and the countries from which they originate. You’ll learn some new words and enjoy cultural activities. This month: Hebrew.

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Family Engagement Activities presented by The Children's Cabinet

Wednesday, March 8, 11:15-11:45 am
Northwest Reno Library

Join the Children's Cabinet with fun and educational hands-on activities that support Nevada pre-kindergarten and early learning standards.

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Nevada Humanities presents 
Second Wednesday

Wednesday, March 8, 1-2:30 pm
Sparks Library

Join local author Naseem Jamnia in a discussion about traditional publishing, particularly in speculative fiction and kidlit. Q&A will follow.

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Godfather Themed Escape Room

Friday, March 10, 2:15-5 pm
North Valleys Library

The North Valleys Library opened in 1973, the same year The Godfather won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Can you outsmart the mob and escape the Godfather?

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FOR MAKERS

Learn & Make in the Quad

Wednesday, March 8, 3-5:45 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

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
Before We Were Yours
by Lisa Wingate

Mystery Sleuth Book Club
North Valleys Library
The Recovery Agent
by Janet Evanovich

Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion
by Fannie Flagg

SO Very Literary Book Club
South Valleys Library
The Bright Forever
by Lee Martin

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Reading the Oscars

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Author Events Survey

As part of the Washoe County Library System strategic plan, we are committed to providing author events to our community. Please take our survey to help us understand what types of events would be of interest and convenient to you. 

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Sierra View Library Closed for Renovations

Washoe County Library System is making planned renovations to the Sierra View Library. The branch is currently closed, with an anticipated reopening in spring 2023.

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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.

The Friends of Washoe County Library will not be accepting donations during the Sierra View renovation closure.

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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

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