GIVE THE GIFT OF READING

Our annual winter fundraiser, Give the Gift of Reading, ends on January 31. Help us make this year's effort a success by giving a tax-deductible donation to the Friends of Washoe County Library by the end of the month. Twenty dollars 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. 


Visit the Friends of Washoe County Library website to learn about other ways to help support the library system, including becoming a Friends member or shopping at their upcoming book sale.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Karen Burns

When Hollywood Came to Reno

Multiple times and locations

Presented by Pioneer Center Golden Encore. 


This sparkling rhinestone program celebrates show business history, bringing seniors together to relive shared memories and celebrate a culture they helped to create while also enjoying a new entertainment experience! 

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Aria 51

A Crazy Little Thing Called Style

Saturday, January 20, 1–2 pm

Sparks Library

Presented by Pioneer Center Golden Encore presents. 


Musical trio Aria 51 combines classical and folk instruments with singing to create unique arrangements of a variety of musical styles. Sing-alongs, repeating rhythm patterns, and light movement are made to inspire, excite, and encourage creativity.

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Author Talks

Rajiv Nagaich

Tuesday, January 23, 11 am–noon

Online event

Over his 20-plus years of experience in United States elder law, Rajiv has developed a step-by-step guide to retirement planning. In this webinar, he explains why “retirement plan failure” happens and how you can keep it from happening to you.

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National Seed Swap Day

Multiple times and locations

Join Washoe County's Master Gardener to learn about National Seed Swap Day, and share and collect seeds for your spring garden!

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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ON THE SHELF

Listen now

On the Kids' Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book talks, activities, and early literacy tips. In this week's episode Russell tells us about Ellwood Bigfoot by Jill Esbaum.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Unlikely Friendships

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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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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.

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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300