Mango

It's a new year. Have you resolved to pick up some new skills in 2023? Why not learn a new language?

Mango provides easy access to language learning for more than 70 languages. You get hundreds of hours of instruction, accessible on your computer or mobile device, free with your library card. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Youth Language Initiative: Basque

Saturday, January 7, 11 am-noon 
South Valleys Library

Join sessions led by local teens to learn more about the languages they speak and the countries from which they originate. You’ll learn some new words, enjoy cultural activities, and be exposed to diverse books and stories. Geared for first through sixth grade kids. 

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Sacred Waters, Secular Waters

Sunday, January 8, noon-1:30 pm
Downtown Reno Library

Join us for Historic Reno Preservation Society's Second Sunday series, featuring Matthew Makley, presenting Sacred Waters, Secular Waters: A History of the Reclamation Act (1902), Pyramid Lake, and the Truckee River. 

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Nevada Reads in Your Library
Cultivating an Ear for the World Around Us

Wednesday, January 11, 1-2 pm
Sparks Library

In this workshop, Fil Corbett will present us with a collection of audio clips recorded in several different locations, with the goal of cultivating a sharp ear for the world around us.

Part of the Nevada Humanities Second Wednesday series.

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Artist's reception
Explorations by Nazanin Arastoo

Saturday, January 14, 1-2 pm
South Valleys Library

Join artist Nazanin Arastoo to celebrate the opening of her art exhibit Explorations, which will be on display through February 26.

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FOR MAKERS

Learn & Make in the Quad

Wednesday, January 11, 3-5:45 pm
Downtown Reno Library

This week we will be working with the sublimation printer and heat press. We'll provide you with a coffee mug, coaster, or metal bookmark (limit one item per person), and you can transfer a vivid, full-color design or photograph onto it. Bring an image file (.png or .jpg) on a flash drive or your phone, and leave with a vibrant, one-of-a-kind item. Sign up for an individual, 30-minute session.

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Visit the calendar to see all upcoming maker events.

BOOK GROUPS


Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
Mrs. Kennedy and Me
Clint Hill

Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Alice Network
by Kate Quinn

Mystery Sleuth Book Club
North Valleys Library
Run Away
by Harlan Coben

Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
The Double Comfort Safari Club
by Alexander McCall Smith

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Historical Fiction Featuring Famous Authors

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sierra View Library Closed for Renovations

Washoe County Library System is making planned renovations to the Sierra View Library. The branch is currently closed, with an anticipated reopening in February 2023.

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FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

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 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300