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Musical Stories with the Reno Chamber Orchestra
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Enjoy music and storytelling with the musicians of the Reno Chamber Orchestra performing Hans Christian Andersen’s The Nightingale with music by composer Kevin Lau. This musical storytelling adventure for kids is presented as a companion to the Reno Chamber Orchestra's upcoming concert The Stories We Tell.
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| Scot Marshall & In-Tune Tales Holiday Concerts | November 9–18
Various times and locations |
Starring longtime favorite local musician, storyteller, and radio talent Scot Marshall, these shows feature jazz, pop, and bluegrass arrangements of several classic holiday songs as well How the Grinch Stole Christmas told in its entirety. A Pioneer Center Golden Encore presentation. |
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| Historic Reno Preservation Society The History of the Picon Punch |
Sunday, November 12, noon–2 pm Downtown Reno Library |
Picon Punch is a popular adult beverage in Northern Nevada bars and Basque restaurants. Find out about its main ingredient and the building in which it was first served in Nevada. |
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| Artist Reception Fantastical Places by Ashley Gottlieb |
Wednesday, November 15
5:30–6:30 pm South Valleys Library |
Join artist Ashley Gottlieb to celebrate the opening of her exhibit, Fantastical Places. The exhibition will be on display through January 2.
Registration is recommended but not required. |
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| High Noon with Neal Cobb Some Stories of Reno in World War II |
Thursday, November 16 Noon–1 pm Online event |
Chuck Weller will relate stories of the Reno Army Air Base, a Japanese balloon bomb shot down over Reno, the gift to Admiral Halsey of a saddle from the war bond buyers of Washoe County, and more.
A presentation of the Nevada Historical Society. |
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| Author Talk Joy Harjo | Thursday, November 16, 1–2 pm
Online event |
Former United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo joins us for a chat about her most recent memoir, Catching the Light, and to discuss her lifetime as a writer and poet. |
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| Retro Video Game Night | Friday, November 17, 3:30–5:30 pm
North Valleys Library | Compete against friends and family with classic video games of the NES, SNES, N64, PlayStation 1, and more! |
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On the Kids' 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 Teree tells us about Our Playground Rules! by Kallie George.
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WHAT TO READ NEXT |
Native American Heritage Month Fiction |
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Library Board Meeting
November 15, 5–7 pm
North Valleys Library
The Library Board meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month, usually at one of the library's twelve locations. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person or remotely through Zoom.
Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past meetings are available on the library website. |
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Washoe County Library System
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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 |
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