THE BIAS INSIDE US

The Bias Inside Us exhibit will be on display at the Northwest Reno Library through March 10, and there are still lots of companion events coming up. 


This week Claire Stanford will be reading from and discussing her novel Happy for You, and there are several special story times and craft events planned.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Heather Lemmons

Choreography Café

Saturday, February 24, 11 am–noon

Sierra View Library

Sampling from the “Movement Menu,” participants will explore new ways to move, stretch, and wake up their bodies in a safe, fun, and creative way. All bodies can dance—no prior movement experience is necessary to make a reservation at the Choreography Café! 


A Pioneer Center Golden Encore presentation.  

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In-Tune Tales with Scot Marshall

All About that Bass

Tuesday, February 27, 2–3 pm

Sparks Library

All About that Bass connects the dots of American music’s evolution in new ways. Seniors will recall some of the greatest American music from the 20th Century and will be encouraged to sing along to familiar tunes. 


A Pioneer Center Golden Encore presentation. 

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Erika Paul & David Aller

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane – The Classic American Songbook

Tuesday, February 27, 4–5 pm

South Valleys Library

Erika Paul and David Aller show how jazz music developed, from the 1920s to the present day, performing the music of artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, the Gershwin Brothers, Louis Armstrong, Cole Porter, and more. 


A Pioneer Center Golden Encore presentation. 

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Author Talk

Kim Scott

Wednesday, February 28, 11 am–noon

Online event

Why is feedback so difficult, and how can we make it easier? The idea is simple: You don't have to choose between being a pushover and a jerk. Kim Scott, New York Times-bestselling author of Radical Candor, will explain the Radical Candor feedback framework and how you can practice it today.

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library

The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
Zero Fail
by Carol Leonnig


Mystery Sleuth Book Club
North Valleys Library
Daisy Darker
by Alice Feeney


Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

MOVIE SCREENINGS

ON THE SHELF

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 upcoming novels by Black authors.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Read Alikes for Poor Things

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Liner Notes Book Club Survey


Liner Notes book club is a teen-led book club, launching this summer, that's all about music and the artists who make it. Interested? Click here to let us know how you want to participate.


Liner Notes is a collaboration of Washoe County Library, The Radical Cat book store, and the Holland Project.

 FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada nonprofit 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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