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Did you just find the perfect book? Had a particularly great morning at Story Time? Got assistance with using your device from a librarian? Used online resources to research a topic? Let us know!


We're asking all of our users to share what they're doing when they visit their favorite Washoe County Library location. Snap a selfie or a photo of your latest haul and share it using the #WashoeReader hashtag. Or record a video telling us about your latest discovery.


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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Bias Inside Us

What Should We Do About Biases?

Saturday, March 16, 1–2 pm

Northwest Reno Library

Dr. Callum Ingram, assistant professor in the department of political science at the University of Nevada, Reno, will present a range of possible individual, cultural, economic, and governmental responses to biases.


This event is presented in conjunction with The Bias Inside Us exhibit.

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Unveiling Patriarchy

Wednesday, March 20, 5:30–6:30 pm

Downtown Reno Library

Join us for a thought-provoking event during Women's History Month, as we delve into the multifaceted dimensions of patriarchy. Professors from the University of Nevada, Reno, will lead a discussion on the historical context, current challenges, and the evolving dynamics of these issues in our society. 

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Pioneer Center Youth Programs

Kantu Inka

Wednesday, March 20, 5:30–6:30 pm

South Valleys Library

Kantu Inka’s bilingual performance programs incorporate world language, fine arts, and social studies. Julie and Carlos wear colorful clothing of the Andes while explaining the construction and history of the traditional instruments as well as how Peruvian music reflects the three geographical regions of the country. 

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Author Talk

Madeline Miller

Thursday, March 21, 4–5 pm

Online event

You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction. 

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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

Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
The Lying Game
by Ruth Ware


Inclined to Read Book Group
Incline Village Library
The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho


SO Very Literary Book Club
SO Valleys Library
The God of Small Things
by Arundhati Roy


Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

MOVIE SCREENINGS


Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Page to Screen 2024

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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.

Library Board Meeting Canceled


The February meeting of the Library Board of Trustees has been canceled. The next meeting will be held on April 17.

Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past meetings are available on the library website.

 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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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300