DEBRA HENDRICKSON AUTHOR TALK

Reno author Debra Hendrickson, MD, will visit several libraries to read from and discuss her book The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change, a timely, revelatory first look into the impact climate change has on children by a pediatrician in the fastest warming city in America. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Booked for Chess

Saturday, September 7, 2 pm

Sparks Library

Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, this event offers an opportunity to test your skills, learn new tactics, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow chess aficionados. Each week will include lessons, guidance, analysis, and puzzles to help build your knowledge, and then feature friendly over-the-board chess play.

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Surviving Railroad Depots of Nevada

Sunday, September 8, noon

Downtown Reno Library

A century ago, there were hundreds of depots dotting Nevada. Today, just over two dozen passenger and freight depots survive in the state. Jean-Guy T. Dubé, author of Railroad Depots: A Southern Pacific Collection, will discuss these remaining depots.


A presentation of the Historic Reno Preservation Society.

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Author Talk

Garrett Graff

Tuesday, September 10, 11 am

Online event

Register for virtual chat with New York Times bestselling author Garrett Graff. An expert at capturing the human drama, Graff will speak about his work with particular focus on his oral histories, When the Sea Came Alive and The Only Plane in the Sky.

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STEAM: Fool Your Vision to Find Out How It Works

Tuesday, September 10, 4 pm

Spanish Springs Library

Join us for a fun monthly project geared for children ages 6 and up.

This month's topic is vision. We will learn about the basic parts and function of the human eye and how we process images, color, and optical illusions.

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BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
The Onion Field

by Joseph Wambaugh


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Accidental President

by A.J. Baime


Fiction Addiction Book Club
North Valleys Library
Artemis

by Andy Weir


Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
We Begin at the End

by Chris Whitaker

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Orbiting Futures, YA Sci-Fi

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Explorer


The fall 2024 issue of the Washoe County Library Explorer is now available. The Explorer is our comprehensive events guide. New issues are released seasonally and cover three months of library programs and events.


Download it today, or pick up a print copy at any Washoe County Library.  

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Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada nonprofit 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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