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Spellbinders, the World’s Largest free International Festival of Magic, returns to Northern Nevada with performances at eight libraries November 15–17.
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| Local Author Fest | Saturday, November 9, 10 am–4 pm
Downtown Reno Library |
Join us for a day celebrating local authors and their work. Over 30 local authors will read from, sell, and sign their books. This event will culminate with a special appearance by New York Times bestselling and former local author Willy Vlautin. Registration is required.
Seating for author Willy Vlautin is limited. Tickets will be available in-person, on a first-come-first-served basis, on the day of the event. |
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| Stories of Reno in World War II Nevada | Sunday, November 10, noon
Downtown Reno Library | Historian Chuck Weller will relate stories of the Reno Army Air Base and other military presence in the city, a Japanese balloon bomb shot down over Reno, the gift to Admiral William “Bull” Halsey, Jr. of a saddle from the war bond buyers of Washoe County, and more.
A presentation of the Historic Reno Preservation Society. |
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| Author Talk Javier Zamora | Thursday, November 14, 1 pm
Online Event |
Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. |
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| Holocaust Author Talk Dave Maass |
Saturday, November 16, 2 pm Northwest Reno Library |
Dave Maass, will discuss his newly released graphic novel Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis, which is based on an opera composed during the Holocaust from inside the Terezin Concentration Camp. |
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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:
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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, Jessica tells us about books about authoritarianism.
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WHAT TO READ NEXT |
Authoritarianism and Censorship |
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Veterans Day Closure |
All Washoe County Libraries will be closed Monday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
Visit our website to see all library hours and upcoming closures. |
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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.
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Washoe County Library System
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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 |
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