Books

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Got FOSS? Once you find out what it is, you’ll wish you did! FOSS stands for Free Open Source Software. Washoe County libraries have scheduled one-hour information sessions at which you’ll find out how to get free software downloads for your computer. This program will present an overview of...
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I have read quite a bit of American history over the last year. I’ve enjoyed it and learned a lot. But everything I have been reading took place in the eastern half of the U.S. So I decided I wanted to read Men to Match My Mountains by Irving Stone about the explorers...
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Yesterday the Reno Newcomers Club Book Club discussed Eden’s Outcasts – The Story of Luisa May Alcott and Her Father by John Matteson. It was an interesting and thought provoking discussion. Eden’s Outcasts is a dual biography of Louisa May Alcott and her father Bronson Alcott. It was at times a slog to read...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE At its Dec. 16 meeting, the Washoe County Library System Board of Trustees voted to discontinue Mobile Services, including the bookmobile and on-site assisted-living library services, effective Jan. 4. This decision was made in response to continuing budget challenges facing the library system. Due to severe budget cuts that took effect in July,...
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library-logoThe library will be the coolest place in town during the Winter/Spring Reading Program. This year’s event will run from Jan. 1-April 30, 2010.
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Did you know that you can download audiobooks for free from your library’s Web site? Now, Washoe County Library System offers even greater access to its popular download service. Through a mobile device-optimized Web site you can now download and listen to audiobooks on the go.
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Over the years, I’ve met several people who have said they’re writing a book. I even looked into it once myself, before deciding that blogging is much easier. So when my friend, Bob Conrad, said he was writing a book I didn’t think much of it. Those who know Bob better than I do...
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Ordinarily, I bypass books with prophetic titles. In the case of The Return Of The Great Depression by Vox Day, I was willing to make an exception. I’ve been lurking on Vox’s Blog for years, as well as reading his WND columns, and like most bloggers who have been around for years, he can...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE The Nevada State Historical Society hosts History for the Holidays, the society’s annual winter event on Saturday, December 12 from noon – 4:00 p.m.  This event offers something for everyone including art for sale, free raffle prizes, book signings, kids crafts and more. History for the Holidays Saturday, December 12 - Noon to 4:00...
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SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Join Tune In To Kids for an activity-filled shopping day this Black Friday, Nov. 27, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 5555 South Virginia Street in Reno. In addition to offering a variety of perfect gift items for the holiday season, Barnes &...
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