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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 convenience to you.
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| Historic Reno Preservation Society Presents
The Life and Works of Frederic J. DeLongchamps | Sunday, February 12, noon-1:30 pm
Downtown Reno Library |
This video program by Anne Simone and ZoAnn Campana highlights the work of DeLongchamps, who had a long career as an architect in Reno and the surrounding area. He designed seven county courthouses, six of which are still in use. |
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| Art and Spanish Conversation for Kids | Tuesday, February 14, 4-5 pm
Sparks Library |
Join us for a day of Spanish conversation as we learn vocabulary and have fun with a craft.
This month we will make watercolor paintings while also engaging in simple Spanish conversation.
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| Author Talk
Grace M. Cho | Thursday, February 16, 10-11 am
Online event |
Author Grace M. Cho will discuss her memoir, Tastes Like War, which was a finalist for the 2021 National Book Award for Nonfiction and winner of the 2022 Asian Pacific American Literature Award for Adult Nonfiction. |
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| High Noon with Neal Cobb
Rocketdyne Nevada Field Laboratory | Thursday, February 16, noon-1 pm
Online event |
Guest Dick Dreiling will join Neal Cobb to share a little-known story of how the local Reno-Sparks area contributed to the space race and the landing on the moon.
A presentation of the Nevada Historical Society. |
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Wednesday, February 15, 3-5:45 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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WHAT TO READ NEXT |
Black History for Kids |
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Library Board of Trustees Meeting |
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February 15, 4-6 pm
Downtown Reno Library
The Library Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month, usually at one of the library system's 12 locations. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person or remotely through Zoom.
Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past meetings are available on the library website. |
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Sierra View Library Closed for Renovations |
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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 |
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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.
The Friends of Washoe County Library will not be accepting donations during the Sierra View renovation closure. |
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Washoe County Library System
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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 |
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