|
|
|
Next week is National Friends of Libraries Week, an annual celebration coordinated by United for Libraries honoring the work of friends of library organizations nationwide.
Our partner organization, the Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported nonprofit dedicated to advocating, fundraising, and providing support for the Washoe County Library System. You can support the Friends by joining, volunteering, and shopping at their book sales. Visit their website to learn more.
|
|
|
|
| Author Talk Lori Gottlieb | Tuesday, October 22, 11 am
Online event |
Every year, nearly 30 million Americans sit on a therapist’s couch, and some of these patients are therapists. In her remarkable book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, Lori Gottlieb tells us that despite her license and rigorous training, her most significant credential is that she’s a card-carrying member of the human race. |
| Learn more
|
|
| Sierra Nevada Ballet presents Dracula: The Ballet Teaser |
Tuesday, October 22, 2–4:30 pm Downtown Reno Library |
Don’t miss the teaser for this original ballet, directed and choreographed by award-winning artist Ananda Bena-Weber. Fans of horror and tango alike will love this classic story set to the thrilling and passionate music of Astor Piazzolla. Participants will get a sneak peek of this performance, and there will be a Q&A session with the choreographer and the performers |
| Sign up now
|
|
|
|
| TeenTober The MixUp Gaming Master Cup | Tuesday, October 22, 4–7 pm
Spanish Springs Library | In our newly renovated Teens Only space, teens age 12-19 will engage in virtual gladiatorial combat through a variety of classic and new games to see who is the true Master! Snacks will be provided, skills will be tested, fun will be had, and blood will be spilled (but not really). |
| Learn more
|
|
| Tutoring and Homework Help | Thursday, October 24, 3:30–5:30 pm
Sierra View Library | First through sixth grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from library-trained volunteers. First come, first served for homework help; students needing a tutor will be assigned an appointment time. |
| Learn more
|
|
|
Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 recommends some books you might like if you enjoyed The Covenant of Water, by Abraham Verghese.
|
|
|
WHAT TO READ NEXT |
Pumpkin Spiced Cozy Mystries |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Teen Library Leadership Council
| Want to have fun planning teen library programs for your community? Bring a friend, make new friends, and earn some volunteer hours, too! We'll plan library projects and programs while participating in an activity together every month. |
| Learn more
|
|
|
|
Nevada Day Closure |
All Washoe County Libraries will be closed Friday, October 25, for Nevada Day.
View all library hours and upcoming closures here. |
|
|
|
|
|
Washoe County Library System
|
| |
301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 |
|
|
