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The Pioneer Center Golden Encore series, presented by the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, is an educational performance outreach program designed specifically for senior citizens, combining exceptional entertainment with lifelong learning opportunities.
Artists selected for the Golden Encore roster go beyond traditional performance creation. Through research and trainings, each artist enriches the experience by including expert endorsed components known to have a positive effect on the mental and physical health of seniors.
The next events in this series are Karen Burns on the art of theatrical costume design and musical trio Aria 51. See all upcoming events in the series here.
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| Paws 2 Read | Various times and locations |
Reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love. Friendly dogs lend a loving, non-judgmental ear to beginning readers. After reading to a gentle dog, children receive a free book. |
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| Eliza Cook, Nevada’s First Female Licensed Physician | Sunday, January 14, noon–1:30 pm
South Valleys Library | In this Chautauqua performance, DebiLynn Smith portrays Eliza Cook, the first Nevada woman to become a licensed physician. |
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| Baby Social | Tuesday, January 16, 11–11:30 am
Northwest Reno Library | Join us for a baby social! For ages 0-18 months. Learn about the library, sing some songs, and meet other new parents in the community. |
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| High Noon with Neal Cobb The Reno You Know: Local History Comes to YouTube |
Thursday, January 18, noon–1 pm Online event |
Steve Ellison, the proprietor of the YouTube channel The Reno You Know, will share about the channel creation and some backstory on some existing and upcoming episodes. |
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On the Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book news and reviews. In this week's episode, Becca talks about the best nonfiction of 2023. See the companion list below.
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WHAT TO READ NEXT |
Best Adult Nonfiction of 2023 |
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Holiday Closure |
All Washoe County Libraries will be closed Monday, January 15, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
View all library hours and upcoming closures here. |
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Library Board of Trustees |
The next library board of trustees meeting will take place at the Downtown Reno Library on Wednesday, January 17, at 5 pm. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person or remotely through Zoom. Due to the ongoing construction, the Downtown Reno Library will remains closed for regular library business during the board meeting.
The board currently has a vacancy. You can learn more and apply for this position on the Washoe County Boards & Commissions Openings page.
Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past library board meetings are available on the library website.
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Downtown Reno Library Closed for Renovations
The Downtown Reno Library is currently closed for renovations to the elevator. The location is expected to reopen with limited services in early 2024. |
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Give the Gift of Reading
This holiday season, please help us Give the Gift of Reading with a tax-deductible donation to the Friends of Washoe County Library. $20 is enough to sponsor one new children's book and help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 – enough to purchase 1,000 new children's books for our libraries' collections. |
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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 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
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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 |
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