Fall Story Stroll aims to highlight local parks, encourage reading
Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space and the Washoe County Library System are hosting the third annual Story Stroll with goals of promoting reading, emphasizing area parks, and engaging the...
View ArticleREVIEW: Beans, bombs and broomsticks at Coffee N’ Comics
Reno's newest cafe, Coffee N’ Comics, offers coffee, comic books, food and pop art that will make nerds of all flavors swoon. [More.]
View ArticleOne of a Kind: New book shines light on what makes Reno great
A new coffee-table book is a compendium of all things Reno. It includes an homage to Louis' Basque Corner by writer Willy Vlautin, and Emma Sepulveda’s nod to Miguel Ribera, as well as the park named...
View ArticleStremmel Gallery celebrates Nevada artists
Stremmel Gallery celebrated the release of 19th and 20th Century Painters of Nevada Jan. 18, 2020, with a special book signing with editor Jack Bacon.
View ArticleReno professor releases second novel
Local professor and author S.M. Hulse debuted her new novel earlier this month at Sundance Books and Music in downtown Reno.
View Article8 things to do this week (that don’t require going out)
In lieu of our regular weekly events column, we’re bringing you a "coronapocalypse survival guide" to fill your time while you practice the art of social distancing.
View ArticleWashoe library system rolls out new digital cards that can be obtained from home
Washoe County residents who don’t already have library cards are now able to access digital collections and online resources by obtaining a digital library card.
View Article7 things to do this week – Homeschool edition
The kids are back to school this week, but, alas, still at home. Here are seven things to do that may help stave off boredom.
View Article8 things to do this week – fine edition
We’re into our fourth week of finding things to do that don’t involve leaving home. It’s fine. We’re fine. Everything’s fine.
View ArticleWashoe County Library System announces phased reopening plans for summer
Washoe County Library System announced what library goers can expect for summer 2020, with a four-part plan.
View ArticleSome Washoe County Library pickup windows open
The Washoe County Library System has started offering grab-and-go, or drive-up, hold services at several branches.
View ArticleUniversity Libraries launches 1000 Miles project
The 1000 Miles of Desert and Mountains project brings to life a 1914 trek across Nevada for area students.
View ArticleFormer UNR footballer pens children’s book
Former UNR football player Stefphon Jefferson parlayed his own personal lessons into a children's book to share with his son and others.
View ArticleNevada Humanities announces 2021 Nevada Reads book selections
This year’s Nevada Reads Program from Nevada Humanities features two nature-themed books that will inspire a variety of programming throughout 2021.
View ArticleUNR announces 2021 Nevada Writers Hall of Fame honorees
The University Libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno today announced its list of 2021 Nevada Writers Hall of Fame honorees.
View ArticleOur Story releases third volume on Nevada’s minority history
Our Story, Inc. this month released “300+ Even More Facts About the African American Experience in Northern Nevada,” the third volume in its series of books about minority history in the Silver State.
View ArticleWashoe libraries to reopen May 3
Washoe County libraries will reopen to the public beginning Monday, May 3 allowing patrons to browse books, pick up holds and use the public computers and printers.
View Article‘The Spree of ’83’ recounts to stories of late musician Freddy Powers
“The Spree of 83: The Life and Times of Freddy Powers” is a soon-to-be-released memoir of the country musician and songwriter.
View ArticleFive events to check out this week: May 24, 2021
More events, both in-person and virtual, are on the This Is Reno event calendar, and a three-day Memorial Day holiday weekend is on the horizon.
View ArticleFive events to check out this week: June 15, 2021
Here’s a look at five events to check out. Visit our event calendar for even more.
View Article