VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK WITH ALKA JOSHI

Summer Reading Challenge

Thursday, July 7, 6-7 pm
Online event


Join us online for and evening with New York Times Best Selling author and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Alka Joshi as she discusses her bestselling books The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. This event is the first in a series of monthly online author talks. Recordings of these events will be achived and viewable on-demand.

Registration is required.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Art Reception: Jane Lufkin

Saturday, July 2, 1-2 pm
Northwest Reno Library


The Northwest Reno Library Gallery presents a solo exhibit of oil paintings by Jane Lufkin. Meet the artist and enjoy the show.

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Pokemon Go Party

Wednesday, July 6, 4-6:30 pm
Downtown Reno Library


Join us and celebrate Pokemon Go's sixth anniversary with our Pokemon Go Party. Crafts, trivia, raids, and more! 

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Story Time at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum

Thursday, July 7, 10-11 am
Wilbur May Arboretum


Join your favorite Washoe County librarians for family-friendly outdoor story times in the Burke Garden at the arboretum.

Celebrate early literacy through stories, movement, and music followed by engaging activities.




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Youth Language Initiative: Russian

Saturday, July 9, 11 am-noon
Sierra View Library


Join sessions led by local teens to learn more about the diverse languages they speak and the countries from which they originate. Our language this month is Russian. You'll learn some new words, enjoy cultural activities, and be exposed to diverse books and stories.Geared for first through sixth-grade kids. 

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MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screening.

FOR MAKERS

Learn & Make in the Quad

Wednesday, July 6, 3-6 pm
Downtown Reno Library

This week we will be working with the vinyl cutter and heat press. You can make a simple sticker for your car window or water bottle, or you can make a personalized tote bag or T-shirt. Choose a simple, two-tone image from the internet, or bring a flash drive with an image file you created. 

Sign up for a 30-minute individual session.

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Visit the calendar to see all upcoming maker events.

BOOK GROUPS

Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Hunchback of Notre Dame 
by Victor Hugo

Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
All the Little Liars
by Charlaine Harris

Inclined to Read Book Group
Incline Village Library
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.


WHAT TO READ NEXT

LGBTQIA+ Nonfiction

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Holiday Closure


In honor of Independence Day, all Washoe County Libraries will be closed Monday, July 4.

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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