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DEBRA HENDRICKSON AUTHOR TALK |
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| 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
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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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WHAT TO READ NEXT |
Orbiting Futures, YA Sci-Fi |
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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 |
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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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Washoe County Library System
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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 |
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