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2021 Choice Outstanding Academic Titles
The Climate Change Debate

A Reference Handbook
David E. Newton
The Climate Change Debate: A Reference Handbook

provides an in-depth look at climate change facts and
statistics. It also discusses debate surrounding the
scientific consensus.
The Climate Change Debate
David E. Newton
The Climate Change Debate: A Reference Handbook

provides an in-depth look at climate change facts and
statistics. It also discusses debate surrounding the
scientific consensus.
Documents of the Harlem Renaissance

Thomas J. Davis and Brenda M. Brock
This book explores the transformative energy and

excitement that African Americans expressed in
aesthetic and civic currents that percolated during the
opening of the 20th century and proved to be a force in
the modernization of America.
Votes for Women! The American Woman
Suffrage Movement and the
Nineteenth Amendment
A Reference Guide
Marion W. Roydhouse
This contextual narrative of the 70-year history of the

woman suffrage movement in the United States
demonstrates how an important mass political and social
movement coalesced into a political force despite class,
racial, ethnic, religious, and regional barriers.
Myths and Realities of Cyber Warfare

Conflict in the Digital Realm
Nicholas Michael Sambaluk
This illuminating book examines and refines the

commonplace “wisdom” about cyber conflict—its effects,
character, and implications for national and individual
security in the 21st century.
Native Americans of New England

Christoph Strobel
This book provides the first comprehensive, region-wide,

long-term, and accessible study of Native Americans in
New England.
Native Americans of New England
Christoph Strobel
This book provides the first comprehensive, region-wide,

long-term, and accessible study of Native Americans in
New England.
A New Psychology Based on Community,

Equality, and Care of the Earth
An Indigenous American Perspective
Arthur W. Blume
Explains Native American psychology and how its

unique perspectives on mind and behavior can
bring a focus to better heal individual, social, and
global disorders.
Strauss's Handbook of Business Information

A Guide for Librarians, Students, and Researchers
Hal P. Kirkwood
This new edition of Strauss’s guide helps users to find

current information for and about businesses of all
kinds—both private and public, U.S.-based and
international—related to finance, investment,
industries, and entrepreneurship.
Strauss's Handbook of Business Information
A Guide for Librarians, Students, and Researchers
Hal P. Kirkwood
This new edition of Strauss’s guide helps users to find

current information for and about businesses of all
kinds—both private and public, U.S.-based and
international—related to finance, investment,
industries, and entrepreneurship.
Atheism and Agnosticism

Exploring the Issues
Peter A. Huff
"Few are agnostic about atheism and agnosticism; this

eloquent, wide-ranging volume should appeal to many, as
well as supporting recent academic interest in its subject."
—Library Journal
"A good summation of the relatively nascent study of
atheism and agnosticism and serves as a good reference
for an introductory inquiry in the field of both."
—Booklist
The Cold War
The Definitive Encyclopedia and
Document Collection
Spencer C. Tucker, Editor
"Recommended. General readers, lower-division

undergraduates, and two-year students."
—Choice
Documents of the Harlem Renaissance

Thomas J. Davis and Brenda M. Brock
"Essential. General readers through advanced

undergraduates."
—Choice
Environmental Issues Today
Choices and Challenges
Robert J. Duffy and Susan M. Opp, Editors
"Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division

undergraduates. Students in two-year
technical programs."
—Choice
Family Separation and the U.S.-Mexico

Border Crisis
Laurie Collier Hillstrom

undergraduates, and two-year program students."
—Choice
Fascism through History
Culture, Ideology, and Daily Life
Patrick G. Zander
"Recommended. General readers through faculty;

professionals."
—Choice
Guns in America
Examining the Facts
Donald J. Campbell
"A clear and extensive … assessment of the evidence

around many of the complex issues in the United States’
long relationship with firearms."
—Library Journal
Hate Groups
David E. Newton
"This concise, informative, and revealing overview of

hate groups is an excellent starting point for researchers
and readers."
—Library Journal
Hate Groups
David E. Newton
"This concise, informative, and revealing overview of

hate groups is an excellent starting point for researchers
and readers."
—Library Journal
Indigenous Peoples
An Encyclopedia of Culture, History, and
Threats to Survival
Victoria R. Williams

undergraduates, and two-year students."
—Choice
Inequality in America
Causes and Consequences
Robert S. Rycroft and Kimberley L. Kinsley, Editors
"This compendium is recommended for high-school and

undergraduate libraries or for any library collection serving
readers who follow economic and political discourse."
—Booklist
Modern Saudi Arabia
Valerie Anishchenkova
"Highly recommended. General readers through faculty."

—Choice
Organic Food and Farming

Shauna M. McIntyre
"Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates.

General readers."
—Choice
Public and Private Education in America
Examining the Facts
Casey D. Cobb and Gene V Glass
"A convenient, information-rich source for anyone

interested in schooling; if it counters misperceptions about
public schools, inspires policy, or even merely spurs
research, it will have been a worthwhile acquisition."
—Library Journal
Daily Life of Women

An Encyclopedia from Ancient Times to the Present
Colleen Boyett, H. Micheal Tarver, and
Mildred Diane Gleason, Editors
"Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates

through faculty."
—Choice
The History of Croatia and Slovenia
Christopher Deliso

undergraduates, and two-year program students."
—Choice
Science Fiction Literature through History

An Encyclopedia
Gary Westfahl
"The mix of broad-scope essays and specific topical

entries results in a satisfying and balanced sf encyclopedia
that should have wide readership."
—Booklist
Practicing Intellectual Freedom in Libraries
Shannon M. Oltmann
"This holistic text considers the complexities of intellectual

freedom in libraries and is a must for any collection."
—American Libraries
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From: Nevada Humanities Heart to Heart [enews@nevadahumanities.org] on behalf of Nevada
Humanities Heart to Heart <enews@nevadahumanities.org>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 10:00 AM
Subject: Repairing Relationships, Moments of Gratitude, and the Long Haul Experience
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Dear Humanities Friends,
As we begin anew in 2022, our series of pandemic reflections continues, offering a

snapshot of life in the present as well as over the past two years. To kick off this new year
of heart to hearts, our writers share a glimpse into their lives and changing relationships
with the world during COVID-19. In these reflections, you will learn about what life is like as
a COVID long hauler and to still experience symptoms 12 months after first becoming sick;
read on as a mother and daughter share their dual experiences during the pandemic,
overcoming communication challenges to reconnect during the pandemic and emerge
stronger because of it; experience the emotional journey of taking care of a loved one with
dementia from afar; and more.
Is there a story that you or someone you know might like to share with us as a part
of our COVID-19 narrative series? For submission guidelines and more information, e-
mail Kathleen Kuo, Nevada Humanities Program Manager and curator of Humanities
Heart to Heart, at kkuo@nevadahumanities.org. We would love to hear from you as you
read through and reflect on these heart-to-hearts. Visit our website and leave a comment,
and we also encourage you to follow us on social media and continue the conversation
with us there. Thank you for joining us as we share, watch, and listen to these stories
together.
The Pandemic Saved Our Relationship
By Oni Boulware and Nancy Brune
The Pandemic Saved Our Relationship
By Oni Boulware and Nancy Brune
In many respects, the pandemic seemed to magnify the pre-existing tendencies,

characteristics, and motivations of our individual and familial selves. Project-oriented,
crafty families opted for more ambitious DIY home projects during the shutdown.
Adventurous families took advantage of the pandemic to visit national parks. Some parents
who had previously struggled to balance work and their children’s education gave up all
futile efforts during the pandemic; for some, the scales landed on an exit from the
workforce; for others, the scales tipped to the renunciation of all parental engagement
responsibilities and the resignation that their children would fall behind.
In our family, the pandemic magnified some of our inadequate conflict resolution
strategies, challenging communication patterns, and our high-stress environment.
Read more
The Long Haul
By Paul Stoddard
This piece is a work of compassion — compassion for everyone suffering, then and
currently, under the long haul of COVID. I caught COVID in October 2020. I had not left the
house for months and months and worked from home. However, my daughter got it from
her other parent’s home, and I was infected. I did not write about the experience of being in
the room in unbearable pain, agony, and fighting against my body in ways I am still unable
to describe. Instead, I chose to write about the long symptoms that still affect me over 12
months later. Although there are online support groups and such, I am a poet at heart and
a member of this Las Vegas community. Here is where I want to express myself. I hope
this piece spreads compassion for all those in much worse situations than I, and educates
people that do not have friends or relatives with long-covid about what it is from my
perspective. I am under the impression that long COVID still needs light shined on it to
bring awareness.
The First Year of COVID
By Amy Schutz
In March, a nursing home in Kirkland, Washington, reported an outbreak of COVID among

the elderly residents living there. I saw pictures of family members staring through windows
while their loved ones died alone. Now this new epidemic, without a cure, came close to
home for me.
Read more
Art, Spirituality, and Gratitude
By Brian Martinez
Being an only child felt like a superpower during the pandemic. Quarantine made me feel
nostalgic towards my childhood summers and winter breaks. My parents were strict, and I
spent time off from school stuck in my room figuring out how to solve boredom. In those
moments I developed a love for artistic processes, reading, and learning. I remember
going through Magic Tree House books and being influenced to write adventure stories.
Then in middle school I was introduced to graffiti and that became how I spent my time at
home. It was all a matter of figuring out how to spend the time stuck at home, and this
pandemic felt exactly like that.
Art, Spirituality, and Gratitude
By Brian Martinez
Being an only child felt like a superpower during the pandemic. Quarantine made me feel
nostalgic towards my childhood summers and winter breaks. My parents were strict, and I
spent time off from school stuck in my room figuring out how to solve boredom. In those
moments I developed a love for artistic processes, reading, and learning. I remember
going through Magic Tree House books and being influenced to write adventure stories.
Then in middle school I was introduced to graffiti and that became how I spent my time at
home. It was all a matter of figuring out how to spend the time stuck at home, and this
pandemic felt exactly like that.
Read more
Pandemic Moments
By daniella etel courban
Pandemic Moments
By daniella etel courban
Perfectly convex, glistening, iridescent, soft, expansive, cool to touch, and swelling with
each inhalation/exhalation. It widens and microscopic bridges tentacle outwards until at
last contact has been made and merger occurs. Now twice its original size it undulates with
the rhythm of the enveloping sound waves emanating from the larger than life speakers,
which have been a fixture on our corner since all of this began…
Read more
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From: Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation [gowinn-general@gov.nv.gov] on behalf of
Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation <gowinn-general@gov.nv.gov>
Subject: Nevada's Workforce Innovation Newsletter
Nevada's Workforce Innovation News

January 31, 2022 | Issue 7
From the Desk of Executive Director Isla Young

The GOWINN Team, and all of our state partners, have hit the ground running in this new year. In this
publication, you'll find details on the robust industry series in Nepris for Nevada, the final report from the
National Governor's Association Workforce Innovation Network grant, an announcement of voting members
for the state's new industry sector councils, a list of additional Project SANDI training partners, and many
more resources and updates. The team would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to partners across the system
that are working hard to complete applications for the Economic Development Agency's Good Jobs Challenge
grant which has the potential to bring significant resources to support important sectors across the silver
state. Please make sure to respond to requests for support ASAP as the February 10 deadline is nearly upon
us. We certainly are stronger together and Nevadans will benefit greatly from that collaboration.
Isla and the GOWINN team

Nevada Workforce Innovation Network
Report and Recommendations
Nevada was the recipient of a National Governors Association Workforce Innovation Network (WIN) grant to
put together a cross-agency team and engage outside counsel to analyze the economic impact of COVID-19
and the state’s current efforts to build a strong workforce for its current and future economy. Based on this
analysis, the charge was to make recommendations to impact both short- and long-term outcomes in the
education to workforce pipeline and related issues. This report is not an assessment of what worked and what
did not in the state’s response to the economic impact of COVID. Through analysis of data and countless
discussions and interviews with state and local leaders across Nevada, this report provides a picture of the
challenges and opportunities the state faces as it responds to a changing economy and becomes better
prepared for better times as well as the next downturn. Based on this view of the landscape,
recommendations were made to strengthen current efforts in the state, where appropriate, and look to
research and best practices from other states to fill gaps to build a more robust and resilient education to
workforce system with the necessary wraparound services to put far more Nevadans on the path towards
economic and personal success.
Read the Full Report Here
Register for an NV CTE Series Session on Nepris

Still not really sure what this whole Nepris thing is all
about? Register for an upcoming Industry Chat with
an NV employer to listen in on their engagement
with students and get ideas for a session of your
own!
Tech Careers at Tesla! (completed 1/25/22)

Exploring a Career in Manufacturing
How'd That Package Get to My Door?
Transportation and Logistics
The Future of Housing: Building with Boxabl!
The Exciting World of STEAM Careers
Working as a Cloud Architect & Reliability Engineer
Exploring Careers in Orthopedic Healthcare
The Power & Influence of Branding and Design
Register Today!
ISO Nevada Virtual Classroom Speakers!

Nevada’s Annual Computer Science Education Summit 2022
This year the event is VIRTUAL
Saturday, February 26, 2022
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
We invite all K-12 educators, administrators, counselors, parents, higher ed, and industry partners to register
and join the summit from the comfort of your computer.
Learn More
ICYM The Nevada Department of Education Needs Feedback!
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) is transitioning most of its current career and technical education
(CTE) programs of study from a 3-year course sequence to a 2-year course sequence to increase access and
opportunity for students to participate in CTE. As part of the process to revise standards for each program of
study, NDE is relying on Nevada’s business and industry community to provide feedback through criticality
surveys on what standards and skillsets should be taught in each program.
They have asked us to share links to the criticality surveys for the CTE programs of study that will have their
standards revised in 2022. The descriptions are from the current programs of study and are subject to change
based on feedback from business and industry on the program standards. Please complete the survey(s) for
the programs of study that are aligned with your organization and share broadly.
Access All Surveys Here
Nevada's Industry Sector Council Voting Members

We are delighted to confirm voting members have been identified for the state's 4 initially revitalized State
Industry Sector Councils. While the meetings are open to all, these individuals will be asked to bring formal
business to a vote, when the opportunity presents itself.
Manufacturing Healthcare
• Business: Boxabl, Yanni Tassev, • Business: University Medical Center
Business Intelligence (UMC), Shana Tello, Academic and
• Business: NAS Electronics, Jeff External Affairs Administrator
Wayne, CEO • Business: Charles River Laboratories,
• Business: Tesla, Paul Seybold, Danielle Brown, General Manager
Training Manager • Business: Nevada Rural Hospital
• Business: Vineburg Machining, Gerd Partners, Joan Hall, President
Poppinga, President/CEO • Business: Comagine Health, Jerry
• Labor: IBEW 1245, Hunter Stern, Reeves, Medical Director
Assistant Business Manager • Labor: SEIU, Grace Vergara-Mactal,
• Post-Secondary Education: CSN Elected Executive Director
Manufacturing, Frank Woodbeck, • Post-Secondary Education: Pending
Director for the Center for Advanced • Other: Nevada Hospital Association
Manufacturing Excellence (NHA), Patrick (Pat) Kelly,
• Other: Nevada Industry Excellence President/CEO
(NVIE), Tom Simpkins, Executive
Director
Technology
Logistics • Business: Pending
• Business: Sephora, Dale South • Business: Aristocrat, Emily Walker,
• Business: Novo Logistics, Dong Min, Global Program Manager - Employee
CFO Experience
• Business: Iris Automation, Mark • Business: BALANCED Agency, Vas
Genung, VP of Operations Kamyshanov, Co-Founder &
• Business: Amazon, Perry Williams, Managing Partner
Director of Operations with the Las • Business: Motional, Dasya
Vegas Fulfillment Center Duckworth, HR Business Partner -
• Labor: Teamsters, Gary Watson, Global Operations
President • Labor: Northern Nevada Electrical
• Post-Sec: TMCC Center for Applied Joint Apprenticeship Training Center
Logistics Management (CALM), Amy (NNEJATC), Alan Darney, Training
Williams, Executive Director Director
• Other: Henderson Chamber, Scott • Post-Sec: TMCC, Jim New, Professor,
Muelrath, Executive Director Computer Technologies
• Other: NV Help Desk, Duana Malone,
Executive Director
The first quarterly meetings are being spread out across late February and April and will be shared with this
list and posted on the GOWINN website. To make sure you or others are included, please submit interest via
this form.
Industry Professional One Pager Learn More

Additional Project SANDI Partners Identified
GOWINN recently awarded $1,172,325 in funding to additional partners as part of the $13.8M Project SANDI,
made possible by the Reimagine Workforce Preparation Grant. This funding is in addition to the $2M already
awarded to Truckee Meadows Community College, Great Basin College, Western Nevada College, and College
of Southern Nevada for short-term credentials and certifications. Funding is directly applied to tuition and
supportive services that will benefit more than 400 individuals seeking skill development in Nevada's most
high-demand careers.
Awards include:
• New Horizons Computer Learning Center: Information Technology Training for Entry Level
Jobs in Help Desk Support & Data Analysis
• NCLab: Industry 4.0 Immersion Training
• V School: Full Stack JacaScript Web Development Course
• High Sierra Area Health Education Center: Level Up: Community Health Worker
• Nevada Department of Veterans Services, Southern Nevada State Veterans Home: PFC Nick
Crombie Certified Nursing Assistant Training Academy
• Tech Impact: Workforce Training and Job Placement Programs for Nevadans Impacted by the
COVID-19 Pandemic
• Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada, Inc.: Employer-Driven Training Sprints
• Northern Nevada Electric Joint Apprentice Training Committee: Electric Pre-Apprentice
Program
• Professional Institute of Technology: Technology Training
• Ironworkers Employers Benefit Corporation: Nevada Stae Ironworkers Pre-Apprenticeship
• Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee of Southern Nevada: EJATC Project
Lessons Learned in Workforce Innovation: How Ten Governors Are
Redesigning Workforce Systems For Better Employment Outcomes
Nevada is featured in a new issue brief from the National Governors Association (NGA) spotlighting ways that
Governors and state workforce system leaders are reconnecting workers to the labor force and to sustainable,
high-quality employment, through new models of service delivery that have emerged amid the disruptions of
COVID-19.
[State] was one of 10 states in the inaugural cohort of the NGA Workforce Innovation Network (NGA WIN),
which launched last year as a nonpartisan learning and action collaborative for state leaders who have
demonstrated strong commitments to building a resilient workforce. The new issue brief is the product of
months of collaboration with NGA Center staff and a network of subject matter experts to design, launch and
scale innovations to state service delivery systems for job seekers.
While all 10 states participating in NGA WIN implemented a similar innovation design to identify and close
gaps in job-seeker service delivery, each state carried out a unique initiative aligned with its Governor’s
workforce and economic recovery goals. The new brief highlights the state objectives, activities and outcomes
achieved during the grant period.
Read the Full Article Read Nevada's Report Here
Diversifying Partnerships for Success in Work-Based Learning

"Nevada recently launched Supporting and Advancing Nevada’s Dislocated Individuals or Project SANDI for
short. Project SANDI builds upon longstanding workforce and education partnerships within Nevada’s public
libraries. Libraries in Nevada have hosted maker spaces for STEM learning and played a critical early role
during the pandemic making medical supplies for Nevada’s health districts. They also offer on-ramps for
careers in Nevada’s high-demand industries through introductory courses for advanced manufacturing and
VR-powered health care certifications and have been co-located with OneStop Career Centers since 2015.
In 2020, Nevada was awarded an Education Stabilization Fund – Reimagine Workforce Preparation (ESF-RWP)
grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch Project SANDI, which allowed them to build upon that
strong existing foundation. Nevada’s Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) leads the work to
provide training for in-demand jobs, including a focus on virtual reality-powered career training. The public
library system will work with postsecondary education institutions to host remote training sites using the
latest virtual reality software and hardware."
Read the Full Article
The Nevada Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology

Regional STEM Networks publishes High-Quality STEM Program
Rubric
The Regional STEM Networks’ High-Quality STEM Subcommittees, in collaboration with OSIT,
developed a Nevada-specific rubric to evaluate and identify high-quality STEM programs. The rubric
was developed using research for high-quality STEM programs and a rigorous independent evaluation
process to provide guidance for measuring the quality of STEM programs. Once the pilot is complete,
the High-Quality STEM Rubric will serve as the criteria for programs to be added to the STEMList.
Informal STEM Learning Environments Evaluation Guide

Information Session
The Informal STEM Learning Environments Evaluation Guide is now available. Join the Informal STEM
Learning Environments (ISLE) subcommittee on February 1, 2022 to learn about the guide and effective
evaluation of your informal STEM program.
Register
High School Students Earn Nevada State

STEM and STEAM Diploma Seals
OSIT and the Nevada Department of Education celebrate the
1,004 students who earned the Nevada State STEM Seal and
the 1,488 students who earned the Nevada State STEAM
Seal in the graduating class of 2021.
You can see the artwork created by Nevada students and

read more at the Nevada Department of Education.
All Schools in Nevada Have Access to Discovery Education

The STEM Careers Coalition is a national
STEM initiative powered by corporate and non-profit leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery
Education.
An expanded collection of no-cost digital resources is available to mark its second anniversary; all
schools in Nevada now have free access to Discovery Education.
Las Vegas Announced as Finalist for

$1B Build Back Better Regional Challenge
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced the 60 finalists for the U.S. Economic
Development Administration’s (EDA) $1 billion “Build Back Better Regional Challenge” – the marquee
of EDA’s American Rescue Plan programs. (Click here for press release.)
The 60 finalists – each a coalition of partnering entities – will compete for Phase 2, which will award
20-30 regional coalitions up to $100 million to implement 3-8 projects that support an industry sector.
Today’s finalists, chosen from a pool of 529 applicants, will each receive a grant of approximately
$500,000 to further develop their proposed projects.
The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), the lead for the proposal, aims to support a general
and advanced manufacturing industry cluster to refine strategic economic recovery planning, create
jobs, catalyze wage growth, and increase the region’s economic output. To support this effort, the
coalition, which includes city governments and local universities, proposes four complimentary,
collaborative, and aligned construction and non-construction projects: 1) expanding a water line to
support manufacturing; 2) developing a manufacturing area in the region; 3) providing education,
entrepreneurship and business acceleration, and other support for advanced manufacturing; and 4)
developing sites for advanced manufacturing businesses.
Read LVGEA Proposal Narrative

Creating a Mentorship Program
Mentoring is a way for employers to foster employee and organizational growth by pairing less
experienced workers with colleagues who have expertise in a specific area. The relationships can be
used to provide career guidance, broaden networking opportunities or break down organizational silos,
but setting up a program takes a thoughtful approach.
Read the Full Article

What are some great examples of #mentorship you've seen across Nevada? Post about it and tag us!
Please send relevant opportunities and updates to General-GOWINN@gov.nv.gov to be

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Now is no time to rein in health care

costs, says Sisolak appointee
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s appointment of industry-friendly members to the state’s Patient
Protection Commission could thwart his effort to lower healthcare costs and improve
accessibility.
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Burgers and brunch at Inclined

Burgers and Brews
Inclined Burgers has long been a staple in Incline Village, but Reno has recently gotten
their own brick and mortar of the popular smash-style burgers.
Read on »
PHOTOS: Sierra Arts Foundation

brings back Brew Haha
Sierra Arts Foundation's community favorite Brew Haha was back for its 26th year
Saturday night at the Nugget in Sparks.
Read on »
Utah State thumps Nevada at Lawlor
(photos)
Utah State took control of a close game midway through the first half and simply
drubbed the Wolf Pack in all phases of the game on their home floor.
Read on »
Homelessness in my town (opinion)

Cities such as Reno have harsh winter climates that put the homeless at risk of severe
frostbite and amputation.
Read on »
Where are all the substitute

teachers?
Normally schools hire substitutes to cover teacher absences. But there are so many
teachers out with COVID-19 that the demand is much higher than usual.
Read on »
January 6 panel subpoenas Nevada

fake electors McDonald,
DeGraffenreid
The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol
issued subpoenas Friday to 14 fake electors from seven states, including Nevada State
Republican Party Michael McDonald and state party vice chairman James
Degraffenreid
Read on »
Get rewarded for recreating with the

Hungry Hikers & Bikers Digital Pass
(sponsored)
Introducing the free Hungry Hikers & Biker's Digital Pass, where trail check-ins earn
participants entries toward quarterly grand prize giveaways plus discounts to local
restaurants & retail locations.
Read on »
Cortez Masto in favor of more

funding for child care (video)
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto on Thursday visited the Children’s Cabinet to
meet with local child care advocates and discuss critical child care issues within the
state.
Read on »
New lawsuit filed against TMCC
administrators
This week, Professor Lars Jensen filed a lawsuit against five TMCC administrators and
Nevada System of Higher Education Chancellor Melody Rose.
Read on »
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On January 18th, in honor of MLK Day
of Service, UWNNS partnered with
Eaton Reno to pack 210 literacy kits
for local first graders! Over 130
volunteers were a part of this day's
activities.
The assembled literacy kits were given

out to every first grader at Silver Lake
Elementary School and Peavine
Elementary School. Each kit contained
two, brand new, age-appropriate
books to grow at-home libraries, as
well as a fun activity sheet and
inspirational note written by volunteers
at Eaton Reno.
Did you know that MLK Day is the only

federal holiday designated as a
national day of service to encourage
all Americans to volunteer to improve
their communities?
Thank you to all the wonderful

volunteers who made this project
possible. Interested in sponsoring a
literacy kit project for your team
members in 2022? Email us at
volunteers@uwnns.org to learn more!
Sponsor a Literacy Kit Event for your team!
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From: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Hemingway, Jamie
<JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
To: Sulin Jones [SulinJones@admin.nv.gov]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: WCLS 24/7 Books: letters of support for 2022 LSTA proposal
Attachments: book kiosk letter of support.doc; book kiosk letter of support 1.doc
Good afternoon Sulin,
We submitted our 2022 LSTA proposal for our 24/7 Books project. I'm attaching two letters of support to
go with the proposal application that we'd also like to submit. Can these be added to our application? We
received these after the proposal was already submitted.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
Marketing Library Assistant III | Washoe County Library System
jhemingway@washoecounty.gov |
301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Washoe County
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Regional Parks & Open Space
Washoe County Library System
Dear Jonnica,
Washoe County Parks enthusiastically supports the installation of a book kiosk at Cold Springs
Community Center and Regional Park. Washoe County Library grant proposal for the book
kiosk in Cold Springs would provide access to a remote and underserved community.
Cold Springs Regional Park is centrally located to neighborhoods and includes walking paths,
picnic pavilions, playground, basketball court, baseball diamond and skatepark. The park is
popular with the community youth and families.
Cold Springs Community Center (CSCC), located within the park, provides Senior meals
Monday through Friday (Washoe County Senior Services) In addition, CSCC is a reservable
facilities for events with the public hosting birthday parties, baby showers , weddings for a
minimal fee. Evening contract dance and martial art classes are also held in the community
center large room.
The Regional Park and Community Center provides activities for both the old and young and is
important for a strong community. Adding a book kiosk would provide a much-needed resource
and would require very little from Washoe county parks other than hosting the site.
Sincerely,
Bob Holland
Park Ranger 2 | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
bholland@washoecounty.us | Office: (775).785-4512
1595 N. Sierra street
Reno, Nevada 89503
1595 N. Sierra Street, Reno NV 89502

Phone (775) 785-4512 · Fax (775) 785-4707
Washoe County
To whom it may concern:
I am writing this letter in support of a library kiosk being placed at the Cold Springs Community
Center. This kiosk would provide a much-appreciated service to a community that is lacking in
many government services. The relative distance from the city center as well as the lack of
public transportation limits the ability of many of Cold Springs community members from
having access to many of the services that enhance quality of life and provide healthy outlets for
the youth in the community. There is also a local population of senior citizens who use this
facility but do not have the resources or ability to access the other services located in the more
populated areas of Washoe County.
In conclusion, the location and current use of the Cold Springs Community Center for a Library
self-serve kiosk would be a huge benefit to the community and would be fully supported by
Washoe County Parks and open Space.
Bryan Harrower
District Park Manager
Regional Parks & Open Space | CSD
bharrower@washoecounty.us | Office: 775.785.4512 x101
1595 N.Sierra St, Reno, NV 89503

Phone (775) 785-4512 · Fax (775) 785-4707
From: Bowen, Jonnica L. [JBowen@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Bowen, Jonnica L.
<JBowen@washoecounty.gov> [JBowen@washoecounty.gov]
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2022 11:36 AM
To: Harrower, Bryan [BHarrower@washoecounty.gov]; Holland, Bob
[BHolland@washoecounty.gov]; Walker, Celia [CWalker@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Request for grant support, Cold Springs Community Center Library Kiosk
Thank you all so much for taking the time with so little notice to write these
wonderful letters of support for our grant. I will be certain to keep you all
updated on the outcome, ultimately, the process has many steps before we
have the final outcome, but we hope to know for sure before Summer.
In the meantime the North Valleys Library team will get started with our exciting
events and other services as needed with our parks team!
Best Regards,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen
Branch Manager, North Valleys Library | Washoe County Library System
jbowen@washoecounty.gov| Office: 775.972.0281
1075 North Hills Blvd. STE 340, Reno, NV 89506
From: Harrower, Bryan <BHarrower@washoecounty.gov>

To: Holland, Bob <BHolland@washoecounty.gov>; Bowen, Jonnica L. <JBowen@washoecounty.gov>;
Walker, Celia <CWalker@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: RE: Request for grant support, Cold Springs Community Center Library Kiosk
Here is another from me. I think this sounds great!
Bryan Harrower
From: Holland, Bob <BHolland@washoecounty.gov>

To: Bowen, Jonnica L. <JBowen@washoecounty.gov>; Walker, Celia <CWalker@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Harrower, Bryan <BHarrower@washoecounty.gov>;
Wallace-Barnum Colleen <CWallace@washoecounty.gov>
Hello Jonnica,
Attached is a letter of support for the Cold spring book kiosk. Thank you for the continued strong
partnership !
Bob Holland
Reno, Nevada 89503
From: Bowen, Jonnica L. <JBowen@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 11:29 AM
To: Walker, Celia <CWalker@washoecounty.gov>; Holland, Bob <BHolland@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Request for grant support, Cold Springs Community Center Library Kiosk
Dear Celia and Bob,
It was so great talking with you both today! As I mentioned we are writing a
grant to support the installation of a vending machine (kiosk) that will circulate
library materials (print, video, tech, etc.) at a place in our service area that
presents challenges for library access (such as Cold Springs and Red Rock being
so far away from the branch with traffic compounding access, etc.)
While the grant is targeted for placement in the Cold Springs area, it will allow us
to chose the most appropriate site when developing the project. Initially, based
on our conversations and after reviewing the Community Center location, I
recommend a partnership with the library and your parks team to host the kiosk
at the Cold Springs Community Center.
Unfortunately, our grant deadline is quick (tomorrow, Jan. 28th). If possible we
would love to have a short letter of support from you both expressing the
benefits to the community if we were able to install the kiosk.
Attached is a photo of the new kiosk being launched with the Incline Library, so
you have an idea of what we are proposing. This project would require very little
from the parks team other than allowing us to use a host site for the machine.
Library staff would maintain and manage all other parts of this service.
If you are able to voice your support for this grant, and return a word document
to me today, I will happily include that in our grant application to strengthen our
ask.
Thank you so much for considering this request and for your partnership with the
library!
Sincerely,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen
From: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Scott, Jeff
<jscott@washoecounty.gov>
To: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: LSTA Grant
Attachments: book kiosk letter of support.doc; book kiosk letter of support 1.doc
Thank you for this Jamie. Can you upload letters if support? Otherwise I cN just email the state
library
Thank you!
Jeff Scott
Library Director
301 S. Center Dr
Reno, NV 89501
jscott@washoecounty.gov
775-327-8341
From: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 4:12:37 PM
To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Hello,
I submitted the proposal but haven't gotten any confirmation email yet. Here is what it looks like in the
portal:
If and when a confirmation comes through I will be sure to forward it to you. As of today, we
have officially submitted it!
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 2:37 PM
To: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: RE: LSTA Grant
I think you got it! Just forward the confirmation to me once you submit. THANK YOU!!!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501

Exciting! Can you think of anything else we need?
I'll take another look at it to make sure it's ready before I submit.
Thanks for the help!
Jamie Hemingway

It looks good. We may get a letter of support later, but we can email that in when we get it.
You can add two photos for the attachment. One shows Incline Village Library’s Book Vending Machine
and the other shows the Cold Springs Community Center Location.
Thank you! This is awesome!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Thanks Jeff!
Here's the updated draft. The only difference with this one is that it would only let me choose one option
for IMLS Intent. I chose Information Access, but I can change it if you have a different one in mind.
If everything looks good, should I go ahead and submit?
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Here you go!
Thank you!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Hello!
I have the budget template and the eligibility certificate attached. Let me know if the budget template
looks ok. Just wondering if "Library staff time" is an ok descriptor for the $30,000 salary matching funds.
Looks like I just need you to sign the eligibility certificate. And I think that's it.
Thanks!
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

5pm tomorrow. Never a stupid question.
Thank you!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
301 S. Center Dr
Reno, NV 89501
775-327-8341

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 10:12:52 AM
Good morning!
Just an update so you know where I'm at--I'm entering the info from the pdf into the portal.
This is probably a stupid question, but does the January 28 deadline mean it has to be submitted before
midnight tonight, or do I have until before midnight tomorrow?
I don't want to mess that up.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 3:00 PM
Absolutely do so! It is all the portal now so I can’t do as much, but I can answer questions.
Thank you!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

I'm pretty sure I can figure it out. I'm willing to give it a shot!
I may need to bug you with questions along the way, but I will get working on it.
Thanks!
Jamie Hemingway

I think for that question we are using Goal 3.
Would you be willing to fill out the rest of the form, other forms, and budget. Then submit? I can’t
submit it. I have budget information in the document.
Thank you Jamie!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Hi Jeff,
The edited copy is attached. I wasn't sure about Question 21, so I didn't add anything there yet.
Looks like the only remaining things to take a look at are the Budget Detail in Question 28, and the
remaining attachments.
Let me know if you need any additional help.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 5:24 PM
No problem. We need to submit by January 28.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
301 S. Center Dr
Reno, NV 89501
775-327-8341

Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 4:11:35 PM
Hi Jeff,
I'm engrossed in editing the document, but didn't want to slow things down if there is a strict deadline.
Can I get my edits to you by tomorrow?
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Edits would be excellent! Thank you. Let me know if there is anything we missed as well.
Thank you!!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Would you like me to make any edits? I'm seeing just a few minor punctuation and grammar things going
on that I can fix. I'd be happy to activate my inner grammar nerd to assist!
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Awesome! Thank you!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

I would be happy to take a look!
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Great! I will send you the grant we plan to submit. Can you take some time to look it over? Then we can
submit the proposal.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Hello!
I have access to the eCivis portal via my username and password. Andy requested a login for me from
Keith Glidewell. Andy and I both have individual accounts.
Do you want to use my login info? Otherwise, I think Keith can help get a login for folks in clerical.
Let me know how I can help.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Subject: LSTA Grant
Jamie,
We are working on an LSTA grant. We need to be able to submit it through the portal. I think Andy had
the account. Do you happen to have the username and password?
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Washoe County
Dear Jonnica,
center large room.
Sincerely,
Bob Holland
Reno, Nevada 89503

Phone (775) 785-4512 · Fax (775) 785-4707
Washoe County
Bryan Harrower

Phone (775) 785-4512 · Fax (775) 785-4707
From: Harrower, Bryan [BHarrower@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Harrower, Bryan
<BHarrower@washoecounty.gov>
To: Holland, Bob [BHolland@washoecounty.gov]; Bowen, Jonnica L.
[JBowen@washoecounty.gov]; Walker, Celia [CWalker@washoecounty.gov]
Attachments: book kiosk letter of support.doc
Here is another from me. I think this sounds great!
Bryan Harrower
From: Holland, Bob <BHolland@washoecounty.gov>

To: Bowen, Jonnica L. <JBowen@washoecounty.gov>; Walker, Celia <CWalker@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Harrower, Bryan <BHarrower@washoecounty.gov>;
Wallace-Barnum Colleen <CWallace@washoecounty.gov>
Hello Jonnica,
partnership !
Bob Holland
Reno, Nevada 89503

Dear Celia and Bob,

ask.
library!
Sincerely,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen

Washoe County
Bryan Harrower

Phone (775) 785-4512 · Fax (775) 785-4707
From: Holland, Bob [BHolland@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Holland, Bob
<BHolland@washoecounty.gov> [BHolland@washoecounty.gov]
To: Bowen, Jonnica L. [JBowen@washoecounty.gov]; Walker, Celia
[CWalker@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Harrower, Bryan [BHarrower@washoecounty.gov];
Wallace-Barnum Colleen [CWallace@washoecounty.gov]
Attachments: book kiosk letter of support.doc
Hello Jonnica,
partnership !
Bob Holland
Reno, Nevada 89503

Dear Celia and Bob,
ask.
library!
Sincerely,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen

Washoe County
Dear Jonnica,
center large room.
Sincerely,
Bob Holland
Reno, Nevada 89503

Phone (775) 785-4512 · Fax (775) 785-4707
From: Washoe County Library [noreply@libraryaware.com] on behalf of Washoe County
Library <noreply@libraryaware.com>
To: Library - All Staff [librarystaff@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Library News & Events
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ALA YOUTH MEDIA AWARDS
The American Library Association's 2022 Youth Media Award winners have been announced!
This year's winners represent outstanding materials for youth and teens, and include Newbery,
Caldecott, Printz, Coretta Scott King Book Award winners, and more.
Visit our catalog to see a list of these award-winning titles.
EVENTS FOR KIDS AND TEENS
Special Family Story Time VR Studio

Tuesday, February 1, 10:15 am Thursday, February 3, 4-5:30 pm
Downtown Reno Library Incline Village Library
We are thrilled to have County Manager Each week we feature a different educational or
Eric Brown as our special story time guest cultural VR experience that explores geography,
reader. Children of all ages are welcome to science, art, history, and more.
attend. Registration is required.
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming events for kids and teens.
EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Break with Baby Tech Café

Tuesday, February 1, 4 pm Friday, February 4, 3-4 pm
Virtual Event South Valleys Library
Parents and caregivers, visit our Facebook Assistance with your tablet, smartphone, or laptop and in-depth help
page to enjoy book recommendations, early with online library resources.
literacy tips, and fun bounces, rhymes, and
songs for our littlest learners! Watch earlier
installments here.
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming events this month.

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Learn and Make in the Quad
Wednesday, February 2, 3-6 pm
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This week we will be working with the vinyl cutter and heat press.
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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.
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming maker events.

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Mask Requirement Closed for Renovations

In alignment with updated CDC guidelines The Northwest Reno Library and the Sparks Library are both currently
and the emergency order issued by the closed for renovations. They are expected to reopen in February and
State of Nevada, masks are required at all April 2022, respectively.
library locations for everyone two years of If you have items on hold at either of these locations, visit our online
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Attachments: LSTA 24-7 Books application draft.pdf
Thanks Jeff!
Here's the updated draft. The only difference with this one is that it would only let me choose one option
for IMLS Intent. I chose Information Access, but I can change it if you have a different one in mind.
If everything looks good, should I go ahead and submit?
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Here you go!
Thank you!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Hello!
I have the budget template and the eligibility certificate attached. Let me know if the budget template
looks ok. Just wondering if "Library staff time" is an ok descriptor for the $30,000 salary matching funds.
Looks like I just need you to sign the eligibility certificate. And I think that's it.
Thanks!
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

5pm tomorrow. Never a stupid question.
Thank you!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
301 S. Center Dr
Reno, NV 89501
775-327-8341

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 10:12:52 AM
Good morning!
Just an update so you know where I'm at--I'm entering the info from the pdf into the portal.
This is probably a stupid question, but does the January 28 deadline mean it has to be submitted before
midnight tonight, or do I have until before midnight tomorrow?
I don't want to mess that up.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Absolutely do so! It is all the portal now so I can’t do as much, but I can answer questions.
Thank you!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

I'm pretty sure I can figure it out. I'm willing to give it a shot!
I may need to bug you with questions along the way, but I will get working on it.
Thanks!
Jamie Hemingway

I think for that question we are using Goal 3.
Would you be willing to fill out the rest of the form, other forms, and budget. Then submit? I can’t
submit it. I have budget information in the document.
Thank you Jamie!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Hi Jeff,
The edited copy is attached. I wasn't sure about Question 21, so I didn't add anything there yet.
Looks like the only remaining things to take a look at are the Budget Detail in Question 28, and the
remaining attachments.
Let me know if you need any additional help.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
No problem. We need to submit by January 28.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
301 S. Center Dr
Reno, NV 89501
775-327-8341

Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 4:11:35 PM
Hi Jeff,
I'm engrossed in editing the document, but didn't want to slow things down if there is a strict deadline.
Can I get my edits to you by tomorrow?
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Edits would be excellent! Thank you. Let me know if there is anything we missed as well.
Thank you!!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Would you like me to make any edits? I'm seeing just a few minor punctuation and grammar things going
on that I can fix. I'd be happy to activate my inner grammar nerd to assist!
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Awesome! Thank you!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

I would be happy to take a look!
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Great! I will send you the grant we plan to submit. Can you take some time to look it over? Then we can
submit the proposal.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Hello!
I have access to the eCivis portal via my username and password. Andy requested a login for me from
Keith Glidewell. Andy and I both have individual accounts.
Do you want to use my login info? Otherwise, I think Keith can help get a login for folks in clerical.
Let me know how I can help.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Subject: LSTA Grant
Jamie,
We are working on an LSTA grant. We need to be able to submit it through the portal. I think Andy had
the account. Do you happen to have the username and password?
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
2022 LSTA Competitive Proposal
Applicant Jamie Hemingway
Applicant ID APP-000038
Company Name Washoe County Library System
Recipient Address Washoe County Library System

301 South Center St
Reno, Nevada 89501
Email jhemingway@washoecounty.gov
Status Draft
Funded
Library Information
Applicant library information
Question: Library Name
Question: Library Type
Public
K12
Academic
Special
Consortia
Question: Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Enter DUNS# if your organization has not yet
obtained its UEI.
GPR1NY74XPQ5
Question: Library Description
Washoe County Library System serves 486,492 patrons (US Census 2020) through 13 library
branches with 151 library staff and a $14 million budget. Serving a large geographic area of over
1/27/22 APP-000038 (Washoe County Library System) Page 1 of 9

6500 square miles, we provide service in both urban, suburban, and rural areas. As Washoe
County grows in population, a 13% increase in the last ten years, we increasingly face pressure
in expanding services in outlying and underserved areas.
Contact Information
Contact information for the library director and project manager.

Note: project emails and reminders will be sent to the project manager.
Question: Library Director First Name
Jeff
Question: Library Director Last Name
Scott
Question: Library Director Email
Question: Library Director Phone
775-327-8340
Question: Project Manager First Name
Jonnica
Question: Project Manager Last Name
Bowen
Question: Project Manager Email- all project emails and reminders will be sent to this
person.
jbowen@washoecounty.gov
Question: Project Manager Phone
775.972.0281
Project Overview
Provide an overview of what you’d like to do and why- consider this your high level, 60 second
elevator speech that will let evaluators know what's to come. Approach your summary holistically

and keep in mind that it is effective to tell people what you're going to tell them, tell them, and then
tell them what you told them. Details will be provided in the Activities section, questions 23-27.
Question: Project Title
24/7 Books
Question: Target Audience
Library Workforce
Library Users
Question: IMLS Intent
Lifelong Learning
Information Access
Economic & Employment Development
Institutional Capacity
Human Services
Civic Engagement
Question: LSTA Funds Requested ($)
$30,000.00
Question: Project Overview
Washoe County Library System recently completed its 2022-2025 strategic plan. One of the
biggest demands from our public is increased access to books and a variety of materials. We
found that with our increasing population, many patrons do not have easy access to library
services. Furthermore, as our outlying areas grow and become increasingly underserved, we
need creative and quick thinking to ensure library access to everyone.
We plan to add one book vending machine to the North Valleys Library service area. The North
Valleys region in the Reno area has had a population boom that is quickly outstripping the
county's ability to provide service. According to data from NevadaTomorrow, the population of
the North Valleys service area is about 76,667 people, which spans a combination of
incorporated and unincorporated county and city (suburban and rural) neighborhoods. With a
long-standing need for a new branch, a book vending machine would provide immediate access
at a nearby community center and provide 300 books for patrons to choose from. A book
vending machine looks just like a regular vending machine with a glass front that provides a
view of the book selection. Scan a library card, make a book selection, and it drops down and
immediately checks out the material. This resource will enhance our services to children and

seniors, satisfy our strategic planning priorities, and expand much-needed services in the
underserved North Valleys area.
Need, Solution, Outcomes
Essentially, this section asks you to solve a problem and prove your math/cite your sources.
You’re describing a challenge that your target audience is facing and suggesting a solution (your
project activities) that your library will provide to improve their skills, behavior, knowledge, etc.
(outcomes). You will need to show evaluators that this solution is the best solution, that you are not
duplicating efforts, and that the need is real and not perceived (need vs. want, data driven
decisions).
You can think of it as the scientific process: ask a question, do the research, construct a
hypothesis, test your hypothesis, gather and analyze the data, draw conclusions, share your
results. We’re asking you to describe a challenge that your target audience is facing (question and
research), suggest a solution that will improve their skills, behavior, knowledge, etc. (hypothesis,
gather data), and explain outcomes (analyze data, draw conclusions).
Question: Statement of Need
Washoe County has seen explosive growth across the area with a major focus on the Reno
North Valleys region. The North Valleys Library serves a region made up of nine distinct
communities across 261 square miles (City-Data.com). The northernmost regions of the North
Valleys have seen an average of 18.75% population increase (Lemmon Valley, Stead, Red
Rock, Silver Knolls) and 15.79% population growth (Cold Springs and Red Rock Estates)
between 2010 and 2021 (Nevadatomorrow.org), outpacing the average population growth
statewide for the same time (State of Nevada 16.80% and Washoe County 13.5%).
Deficits with traffic infrastructure have been a longstanding concern related to this development.
With one small (10,000 square foot) regional library branch to serve this population, residents in
the north areas must drive an average of 14 miles one way to the branch, and with new homes
being built, the population growth is quickly outstripping demand. In 2017 the City of Reno
projected future construction of up to 17,069 additional housing units in the North Valleys.
Furthermore, our recently approved strategic plan places a big focus on access to books and
materials. We need to develop a creative solution to meet the greatest demand in our county
library system; providing permanent and convenient access to books.
Question: Solution to the Need
Washoe County Library System thinks creatively about providing patrons with access to books,
learning, and more. We recently installed a book vending machine at the Incline Village Library.
This machine will extend access to library services in the region by providing 24/7 library
access. Our plan to serve the North Valleys region is different. We plan to place the book
vending machine in an underserved area by a popular community center. This will extend the
library reach and act like a branch, providing 300 books and materials to patrons who would not
normally have access to library services. The book vending machine looks like a regular vending
machine. However, instead of vending snacks, it will vend books and materials to children and
seniors in the area. A patron need only to swipe their library card, select the book they want, and

it will be immediately checked out to them and drop down for easy access. When finished, they
can return it to the adjacent book drop which library staff will regularly monitor by installing the
books back inside the machine.
In an effort to encourage patron awareness and usage of the service, the North Valleys Library
will also provide outreach support in the form of recurring STEM and early literacy events hosted
on-site where the vending machine is located. This will also give library staff the opportunity to
collect patron feedback about the service.
Question: Benefits/Outcomes to Target Audience
This service will benefit youth and senior patrons by providing increased access to library books
and materials. In addition to ensuring greater access to materials, purchasing the equipment to
establish the book vending machine will allow us to provide sustainable services in the region. It
will also provide valuable data on circulation and interest for our intent to provide additional book
vending machine services, new bookmobile services, and eventually a new branch to the North
Valleys region.
The convenient location of the book vending machine will lessen the burden on residents who
already struggle with long commutes (average 31.2 minutes one way to work, per
Nevadatomorrow.org) in an effort to obtain basic services. Kids who are isolated by this rural
location (no access to safe walking paths "into town," etc.) will be able to readily access library
materials where they live. In the community where the vending machine will be located, only
91.1% of households have an internet subscription (Nevadatomorrow.org). One of the exciting
options for material lending in this machine is the loaning of internet hotspots, which would
address the lack of essential information access in this community!
Question: Nevada LSTA Goal
Goal 3: Nevada libraries will provide responsive and accessible learning environments that meet
the needs of all Nevada residents.
Question: Local Planning Goal
Washoe County leadership has identified the North Valleys region as an area of focus for
reducing economic impacts to residents. Despite increased housing and a warehouse industry
in the area, there has not been any significant infrastructure expansion, which has led to
increased difficulty for residents to access basic and essential services. Local library services
alleviate some of that burden on residents, however, highway congestion increasingly has
become a barrier to service within the North Valleys for our northernmost residents, thus
discouraging them from using what was once a convenient local service. A library vending
machine in the northernmost part of the North Valleys will have an immediate positive impact on
the quality of life for our residents; reducing the burden on infrastructure (return trips to the
library) and ensuring our residents have regular access to these essential resources.
Implementation Activities
How will you implement your solution? What concrete things will you create/buy and what activities
will you do as part of your Solution to the Need? Describe the activities, programs, outreach

efforts, plans produced, people served, collections developed, etc., that will be purchased and
created during the course of your project. These should all be geared towards delivering the
solution to your target audience’s needs, but should also produce measurable data, such as
circulation, statistics, and program attendance.
In your application (the next step after this proposal) you will be asked to separate your Activities
into 4 categories; Instruction, Content, Planning/Evaluation, and Procurement. We recommend that
you approach this section in a similar manner.
Question: Activity #1
Find site best suited for a book vending machine. The community center in Cold Springs has the
best potential for sustained success.
The Cold Springs Community Center is a county-owned modernized facility that is conveniently
located for residents in the northern regions of Stead, Silver Knolls, Red Rock, Red Rock
Estates, and Cold Springs. It is well lit and will provide a safe place for residents to patronize the
service outside of regular business hours. Having the vending machine on-site at a county
facility means it will also receive regular inclement weather support from county facilities—also
ensuring that library staff traveling to restock/maintain the machine will not experience frequent
interruption from this duty. The Cold Springs Community Center is a known destination and will
attract instant patronage and improve the success of this service in the community.
Purchase and install book vending machine. Determine best book collection for opening day
collection.
The North Valleys Library team is currently providing recurring outreach targeted towards the
early literacy and young adult age range at the Cold Springs Community Center, as families
regularly use the park equipment there and the teens make use of the on-site skate park daily.
These outreach events and programs will help library staff learn more about the patrons and
their interests, and will inform the vending machine collection. Because staff are there regularly,
they will also be able to update the collection in a timely fashion if specific community needs are
identified.
The community center also serves as a daily distribution site for senior meals. Through
volunteer efforts, the seniors have created an on-site used book exchange. This demonstrates
their desire for easy access to print materials. The book exchange library is not always available
due to the volunteer nature of it, and most materials are very outdated fiction and irrelevant
non-fiction. The library's vending machine would be able to supplement that gap with the kind of
new, in demand materials that are not frequently donated until long past when their newness
and popularity have affected the demand.
Marketing campaign to launch the machine.
Washoe County Library System will support marketing efforts for this service by promoting it
across all library-supported social media and websites including Instagram, Facebook, and
Twitter. The Cold Springs Community Center is operated under the supervision of the Washoe
County Parks Department; therefore, the library will also partner with the Parks and Washoe

County to utilize their digital communications team and platforms to increase marketing in the
community. The leadership team at the North Valleys Library regularly participates in the City
and County community advisory boards which meet monthly at the library. Staff will promote this
service at all meetings.
The North Valleys Library will provide targeted outreach to the service area in support of this
new service, including speaking at community meetings, contacting HOA’s with newsletters,
participating in school district mailers/flyers, reaching out to area childcare facilities and other
entities for opportunities to promote, and issuing library cards and training residents in the use of
the vending machine.
The vending machine will be branded similarly to the machine launched at the Incline Village
Library in order to promote continuity and awareness of library services throughout the
community.
Have regular community visits to promote the machine and perform outreach in the community.
Gather data and enhance the collection based on data.
The Cold Springs Community Center is designed to accommodate community events and
gatherings. It will also serve as the location to host regular library outreach services for youth
and young adults in the area. These events will be augmented by the immediate availability of
library materials via the vending machine; the vending machine will provide support to all
workshops and gatherings. Library staff will be regularly available in the community beyond the
community center (such as in schools, businesses, etc.) via scheduled outreach to issue library
cards; the only item necessary for access to the materials in the machine.
Help promote new library with local patrons.
The library will actively solicit real-time feedback from vending machine patrons through a
variety of methods, such as electronic and paper surveys, social media engagement, and
in-person discussion via outreach booths, town hall meetings, etc. This data will be collected
and analyzed to inform immediate necessary modifications to services (such as change in
collection content or access/management procedures, etc.) and to inform long-term goal
planning for the library.
Due to the fast pace of community growth in its service area and the resulting frequent usage of
its services, the North Valleys branch has long been targeted as a location in high need of a new
library facility. The usage data from the vending machine and the community/library relationship
built through it will help the library system better determine the need for additional library
services in this area. With a more direct outlet to collect patron feedback, library staff will also be
able to use that information to plan more relevant outreach services with the new library
bookmobile.
Attachments

Attach/upload any supporting materials.
Supporting Materials are not required for this Proposal, but you may start planning ahead for your
full application.
Full application Supporting Materials may include: letters of support, partnership agreements,
technology specifications, photos, layouts, or anything else that you feel will support your project
proposal and budget. If salaries are requested, you must provide job descriptions; if a contracted
services are a major component, provide copies of RFPs and bids.
Question: Attachments
No Attachments
Next Steps
Proposal Phone Call:

From February 2-4, 2022, you may opt to have a scheduled phone call/video chat with the LSTA
Coordinator to go over elements of your proposal.
These phone calls are entirely optional, but they may help you to fine tune your project's
focus.
Proposal Green Light:

By February 11, 2022 NSLAPR staff will advise all applicants whether they may a) move the
proposal forward, as is, to the application stage; b) move the proposal forward while incorporating
written staff recommendations; or c) not proceed to the application stage per staff
recommendations.
Deadlines: First Draft (optional) and Full Project Application:

If your proposal is green-lighted, the full project application will be due on April 1, 2022. Prior
to this, you may opt to submit a first draft.
First drafts will be evaluated by NSLAPR staff to ensure that budget expenses are allowable
and that outcomes align with LSTA priorities; they will also be evaluated for viability, sustainability
and community impact. The LSTA Coordinator will provide first draft recommedations, which you
may, at your discretion, choose to incorporate. If you opt out of the first draft, you may still schedule
consultations with the LSTA Coordinator to discuss your project.
The optional first draft due date is March 4, 2022.

If you opt-out of the 1st draft process, your full LSTA 2022 competitive application is due April
1, 2022.
Question: Follow-up Phone Consultation
Yes, I would like a follow up proposal phone call between February 2 - 4, 2022.
No, I won't require a scheduled phone call at this time. I understand that I may schedule a

consultation with the LSTA Coordinator at a future date.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for LSTA funds, each applicant library and participant library must certify to
NSLAPR that it meets LSTA eligibility criteria.
Please download, sign and upload this LSTA Eligibility Certifcation
The person authorized to apply for federal funds on behalf of the applicant jurisdiction should sign
and date the LSTA eligibility certification. This may be the library director or another official, as
determined locally.
Question: LSTA Eligibility Requirements
LSTA Eligibility Certification WCLS SIGNED.pdf (1/27/2022 2:13 PM)
Proposal Certification
I UNDERSTAND that:
Submission of this Proposal does not obligate my library to apply for an LSTA grant for the
2022 federal grant year.
Receiving the green light for this Proposal does not guarantee that my library will be awarded
funding for the 2022 federal grant year
Question: Name
Jeff Scott
Question: Title
Library Director
Question: Date
1/27/2022

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I will be there for sure!
Thanks,
Jamie
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Greetings all!
We’re going to be presenting the awards at the City Council meeting on 1/24. The awards will be handed
out during the presentation section of the meeting, which is at the top of the agenda, usually between
2:05-2:15 p.m. The address for the council chambers is 745 4 th Street.
I hope you can join us. If you can’t make it, please let me know and I’ll pop your award in the mail.
Best community group: Singers of the Sage
Best business: D&S Tow
Best animal group: Parading Arabians
Best costumed group: Jonathan Montelongo
Best vehicle: Alan John Olsen/UTV
Best overall: Washoe County Library System
And Congrats to our Grand Marshals--
Ms. Noelle Rader, Orchestra Teacher, Mendive Middle School
Victoria Wellman-Hornback, Visual Arts Instructor, Sparks Middle School
M. Francine Burge
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fburge@cityofsparks.us 775-353-7856
98 Richards Way, Sparks, NV 89431 The office is closed on Friday.
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Subject: Agenda and Packet for 01/19/22 Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Attachments: 20220119-agenda.pdf
Importance: High
Hello Everyone,
Please find attached the agenda and packet for today’s Library Board of Trustees meeting, Wednesday
January 19, 2022 at 4:00 pm. The meeting agenda has been published at Washoe County Library branches
and other County sites as well as at www.notice.nv.gov. It is also available on the WCLS website at
https://washoecountylibrary.us/about/board-files/20220119-agenda.pdf. Copies will be available at the
meeting.
This meeting will be a hybrid one, and you may attend either via Zoom or in person. If you would like to
attend via Zoom, the link is on the first page of the PDF agenda, and I’ve also pasted it at the end of this
email.
*Please Note* There has been a change in the link to access the meeting via Zoom. If you received any
previous copies of this agenda or downloaded from the website prior to now, please note the Zoom link
may have changed since then; be sure to use only the Zoom link in the agenda attached to this email or at
the bottom of this message in order to access the meeting.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Leah (L J) Burton
Administrative Supervisor & Human Resources Representative
ljburton@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8343
301 S. Center Street, Reno NV 89501
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Jan 19, 2022 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022
4:00 P.M.
Sierra View Library
4001 S Virginia Street, Reno NV 89502
Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the agenda for the Trustees’ meeting has been posted at the following locations: Washoe
County Courthouse, Washoe County Administration building, Downtown Reno Library, Incline Village Library, North
Valleys Library, Northwest Reno Library, Sierra View Library, South Valleys Library, Spanish Springs Library, and
Sparks Library. Further, in compliance with NRS 241.010, this notice has been posted on the official website for the
Washoe County Library System at www.washoecountylibrary.us and at https://notice.nv.gov.
Members of the public may attend this meeting in person or can attend by teleconference by logging into the Zoom
webinar accessible through the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84224131597. If prompted, use the
following passcode: 889408.
Support documentation for items on the agenda is available to members of the public at the Downtown Reno Library
Administration Office, 301 South Center Street, Reno, Nevada, and may be obtained by contacting L J Burton at (775)
327-8343 or by email at ljburton@washoecounty.us. We are pleased to make reasonable accommodations for
members of the public who are disabled and wish to attend meetings. Should you require special arrangements for
any Trustee meeting, please contact our office at (775) 327-8341, at least 24 hours prior to the date of the meeting.
The Library Board can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on an agenda properly posted prior
to the meeting. During the public comment period, speakers may address matters listed or not listed on the
published agenda. The Open Meeting Law does not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the Board,
however, responses from Trustees to unlisted public comment topics could become deliberation on a matter without
notice to the public. On the advice of legal counsel and to ensure the public has notice of all matters the Trustees
will consider, Trustees may choose not to respond to public comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, to ask
for library staff action, or to ask that a matter be listed on a future agenda. The Board may do this either during the
public comment item or during the following item: “Board Comment – limited to announcements, strategic plan
activity updates, or issues proposed for future agendas and/or workshops.”
The Library Board of Trustees conducts the business of the Washoe County Library System during its meetings. The
presiding officer may order the removal of any person whose statement or other conduct disrupts the orderly,
efficient, or safe conduct of the meeting. Warnings against disruptive comments or behavior may or may not be
given prior to removal. The viewpoint of a speaker will not be restricted, but reasonable restrictions may be imposed
upon the time, place, and manner of speech. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious statements and personal attacks
which antagonize or incite others are examples of speech that may be reasonably limited.
The Library Board of Trustees may take agenda items out of order, consider two or more items in combination,
remove one or more items from the agenda, or delay discussion on an item.
LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION
301 South Center Street | PO Box 2151, Reno NV 89505
(775) 327-8341 | www.washoecountylibrary.us
The Board of Trustees may take action only on the items below that are preceded by the words “For Possible
Action.” The Board will not take action on any other items.
1) Roll Call
2) Public Comment and Discussion Thereon – Three Minute Time Limit Per Person
No discussion or action may be taken upon any matter raised under this public comment section until
the matter has been specifically included on an agenda.
3) Approval of Meeting Minutes

a) For Possible Action: Approval of Minutes from the Library Board Meeting of December 15, 2021
4) Old Business
None
5) New Business
a) For Possible Action: Presentation of Check from the Friends of the Washoe County Library
b) For Possible Action: Homebound Services Report
6) Reports
a) Library Director’s Update
b) Maker Services Team January 2022 Report
c) Sierra View Library Annual Report
d) Board Task Report
7) Staff Announcements - Three Minute Time Limit Per Person

No discussion or action may be taken upon any matter raised under this comment section until the
matter has been specifically included on an agenda.
8) Public Comment and Discussion Thereon – Three Minute Time Limit Per Person
No discussion or action may be taken upon any matter raised under this public comment section until
the matter has been specifically included on an agenda.
9) Board Comment – Limited to Announcements, Strategic Plan Activity Updates or Issues Proposed for
Future Agendas and/or workshops
10) Adjournment
3a
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021
4:00 P.M.
The Board met in regular session in a hybrid format via Zoom webinar and in person.
Chair Holland called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm.
1) ROLL CALL
Board Members Present: Amy Ghilieri, Wayne Holland, Zanny Marsh, Jean Stoess, Frank Perez
County Staff Present: Assistant District Attorney Herb Kaplan, Assistant County Manager David
Solaro
Public Present: None noted
2) PUBLIC COMMENT
None
3) APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
a. For Possible Action: Approval of Minutes from the Library Board Meeting of October 20, 2021
and November 17, 2021
On motion by Vice Chair Ghilieri, seconded by Trustee Perez, which motion duly carried, the Board
approved the minutes from the October 20, 2021 and November 17, 2021 meetings. All in favor,
none opposed.
4) OLD BUSINESS
None
1.1
3a
5) NEW BUSINESS
a. For Possible Action: Washoe County Staff Report, Review and Possible Approval of the Library
Director’s Annual Performance Evaluation for the period 2021, and Possible Direction Regarding
Future Performance of the Library Director
Assistant County Manager Dave Solaro presented the 2021 evaluation for Library Director Jeff
Scott. Mr. Solaro cited applicable Nevada Revised Statutes pertaining to the Board’s duty to
appoint, evaluate the performance of, and if necessary, dismiss the Library Director. Mr. Solaro
indicated Director Scott’s primary job was to hire librarians to run the Washoe County Library
System (WCLS) library branches, and there had been comments from Trustees expressing
appreciation of Director Scott’s overall communication style, though it was noted one Trustee had
not responded to the question regarding overall performance.
Director Scott reviewed his Library Director’s Report and felt he had supported both the Library
Board of Trustees and Washoe County Library System staff throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,
which had been a unique and challenging experience. He pointed out his top priority throughout
the pandemic remained keeping staff and patrons safe.
Director Scott discussed the Library System’s reopening plans which had been based on Governor
Steve Sisolak’s plan for recovery. When library branches began reopening in May 2021, Director
Scott noted, many patrons and staff commented in recognition and appreciation of the work done
to resume public services while maintaining safety. Though many vacant positions had initially
been frozen for a time during the early days of the pandemic out of an abundance of caution due
to economic uncertainty, Washoe County’s tax revenues had continued to grow, and the Library
System later received a budget increase. Director Scott expressed sincere gratitude for the
increase, providing examples of how the new funds had been utilized over the following year,
including for the creation of new positions to support the expansion of public hours at several
branches.
Director Scott expressed pride regarding the Library System’s involvement with the community’s
COVID response, detailing Library staff’s contact tracing assistance provided to the Health Division
and School District and how branches had become involved with vaccine outreach and clinics. He
also described his aggressive pursuit of new funding for Library programs and the ways in which
the WCLS had shifted from providing in-person events to virtual services, story times, and
trainings during branch closures. He discussed grant funding received to add new Automated
Material Handler equipment and described how recent improvements to the Detention Center
Library had essentially turned it into a 13th branch and a partnership library. He mentioned
changes to the workforce development programs, preparing to start bookmobile services, a new
book machine recently installed at the Incline Village Library, and the purchase of a new courier
van to replace the aging former vehicle used frequently for inter-library material transfers.
Director Scott continued by describing other improvements, such as facility renovations which
were ongoing. He noted he and his staff had worked hard to put all available funds to the best
possible use and stretch every dollar further. Finally, he outlined the extensive work that had gone
into the completion of the new Strategic Plan, including public forums, surveys, community
involvement, and outreach. The Library System had plans to begin partnering with other local
organizations to continue strengthening ties in the community. Director Scott also intended to
prepare proposals for the Board regarding future workshops he hoped to attend.
1.2
3a
Trustee Zanny Marsh thanked Director Scott for his comprehensive summary of recent
accomplishments. She noted the Board had developed some target goals for the Library Director
in 2019, but after the pandemic began in 2020, she felt Director Scott had really taken charge;
Trustee Marsh was thankful for this, noting the focus had been on safety and keeping branches
operational. She complimented Director Scott’s ability to manage many new challenges and
priorities and said it was a testament to his leadership capability.
Trustee Frank Perez indicated that, although he was still somewhat new in his role as a Trustee
and had not yet had much experience working with Director Scott, their interactions thus far had
been positive. Trustee Perez congratulated the Director and said his accomplishments spoke for
themselves.
Chair Wayne Holland agreed Director Scott had a right to be proud of the Library System’s
achievements during a time which had been tough for many businesses and public entities; he
expressed appreciation for Director Scott and the Library staff who had also contributed to WCLS’
success. Chair Holland indicated the Board would likely be supportive of Director Scott’s plans to
increase involvement with various national associations and organizations; he requested the
Director provide more details regarding those goals in the future.
On motion by Trustee Marsh, seconded Vice Chair Ghilieri, which motion duly carried, the Board
approved the performance evaluation and accomplishments of Library Director Jeff Scott for the
2021 evaluation period. All in favor, none opposed.
b. For Possible Action: Acknowledgement of 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Cash and Non-
Cash Donations Received by the Library System Between April 1, 2021 and June 30, 2021 for a
Total of $601.00; and acknowledgement of 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Cash and Non-
Cash Donations Received by the Library System Between July 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021
for a Total of $63,355.00
Public Information and Development Officer Andrea Tavener briefly reviewed a report of donations
received for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-
2022. She noted 2021’s fourth quarter had been somewhat slow due to branches not having been
completely reopened at that time. Ms. Tavener described some of the larger cash donations
received from members of the public, including a $70,000 gift for the remodeling of the Northwest
Reno Library, as well as another from a young lady who donated in honor of her grandfather who
had loved reading the periodicals. She noted some donors had requested to remain anonymous.
Vice Chair Ghilieri inquired regarding the procedure for acknowledging various donors; Ms. Tavener
explained the thank you letter process and expressed appreciation for the involvement of
Admin/HR Team member Marilyn, who had volunteered to prepare the letters. Vice Chair Ghilieri
discussed opportunities to engage donors and keep them involved with updates regarding the
Library System’s accomplishments; Ms. Tavener expressed appreciation for the suggestions.
On motion by Trustee Perez, seconded by Trustee Stoess, which motion duly carried, the Board
acknowledged the 4th Quarter Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Cash and Non-Cash Donations received by the
Library System for a total of $601.00, and the 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Cash and Non-Cash
Donations received by the Library System between July 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021 for a total
of $63,355.00. All in favor, none opposed.
1.3
3a
c. For Possible Action: Select an Option for Meeting the Materials-Expenditure Standard Pursuant
to the Minimum Public Library Standards as Set Forth by the Nevada State Library, Archives and
Public Records
Collections Development Manager Debi Stears presented to the Board regarding the minimum
funding standards required by the Nevada State Library and Archives. She explained that, due to
closures and limited branch hours during the pandemic, the Washoe County Library System had
not been able to meet minimum spending requirements as it had in previous years. She discussed
her desire to see more growth in the materials budget and explained her recommendation that the
Board select Option 1. Ms. Stears also cautioned the cost of inflation would continue to impact
spending, and she provided examples of various materials costs that had risen and vendors
increasing their value-added charges.
On motion by Vice Chair Ghilieri, seconded by Trustee Stoess, the Board approved the selection of
Option 1 as recommended by Library staff. All in favor, none opposed.
d. Update on the Washoe County Detention Center Library
Collections Development Manager Debi Stears presented an update regarding the Washoe County
Detention Center Library, recapping the information provided in her report. She thanked staff
member Meg Conelly for her involvement; Ms. Conelly had taken coursework regarding library
services for the incarcerated, and her experience and knowledge had come in handy when it came
time to implement a small $10,000 mini grant received for these purposes. Ms. Stears described
how funds had been used to purchase new materials and provide training for a 21-hour Library
Aide position which had been filled by a staff member with experience in social work. She noted
staff at the Detention Center agreed those who were incarcerated were often there for a short
time and could benefit from materials which might help prepare them for their return to society.
Vice Chair Ghilieri and Chair Holland expressed appreciation for the community benefits provided
by the improvements to the Detention Center Library. Chair Holland thought staff might want to
document their successes in improving the detention center library and potentially share this
information shared with other libraries that wished to implement similar goals.
6) REPORTS
a. Library Director’s Annual Report
Director Scott briefly reviewed his Annual Director’s Report, reiterating much of the information
previously noted during the Director’s Evaluation in Agenda Item 5a. He provided more detail on
activities such as the Storytime with the Governor and shared photos of various staff events and
accomplishments throughout the year. He repeated statements expressing pride in the Library
System’s involvement with the community’s COVID response and noted the WCLS had also
received recognition from Senator Catherine Cortes-Masto’s office. He felt the pandemic, though
challenging, had presented a unique opportunity to develop virtual programming and engage with
segments of the population who might not normally attend in-person events. He expressed pride
regarding staff’s willingness to go above and beyond in order to develop outstanding video and
virtual programming and shared stories of their achievements.
1.4
3a
Director Scott discussed the increases to the WCLS budget and noted the additional funding had
allowed the Library System to hire more new staff over past year than it had ever hired at one
time before. He thanked Assistant Library Director Joan Dalusung and Admin/HR Team Supervisor
L.J. Burton for their efforts and the extensive behind-the-scenes work that was required to hire,
on-board, and train so many new staff.
Director Scott shared photos of the renovations currently under way at the Northwest Reno and
Sparks Library branches and discussed their potential reopening timelines. He touched on a new
fiber internet project which was intended to bring high-speed broadband connections to the
Gerlach community and the ways in which time-sensitive funding would be used to support this
much-needed improvement for rural residents. Finally, Director Scott reviewed a list of the Library
System’s new hires over the past year as well as employees who had recently celebrated their 5,
10, 15, and 20-year anniversaries with the County.
b. Board Task Report
There were no recent changes or additions to the Board Task Report.
7) STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Director Scott noted he may have inadvertently left out a few names when reviewing the list of long-
term employees celebrating anniversaries with the County; he apologized and stated he would correct
this in the packet.
8) PUBLIC COMMENT
None
9) BOARD COMMENT
None
10) ADJOURNMENT
Chair Holland adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
1.5
5b
Homebound Services
2
5b
Lifelong Learning 2022
3
5b
Eligibility
Any Washoe County resident with a Washoe County Library card who
is unable to travel to the library due to:
• Temporary or long-term illness
• Disability
• Injury
• Impairment
• Impaired driving ability
4
5b
Materials
All materials in all formats including:
• Books
• Large print books
• Audiobooks
• DVDs
• Music CDs
• Magazines
5
5b
How it works
• Patrons can reserve specific books/materials through our online
catalog or by calling the library.
• We can also select materials based on the Reader Advisory criteria
provided by patron on the enrollment form.
• Items are delivered on a monthly basis in clear plastic zippered
totes.
• When new materials are delivered, previously delivered items will
be returned in the clear plastic zippered totes they arrived in.
• No overdue fines will be charged, however, the library's "Fees and
Charges" policy for damaged or lost items will apply.
6
5b
Enrollment Form
7
5b
Example of Bag
• /product/123181/Clear-
Ziphttps://www.4imprint.com/product/123181/Clear-Zip-Top-Box-Tote
-Top-Box-Toteല
8
5b
Conditions of Program Participation

• Patron must provide a safe and appropriate environment for
library representatives making deliveries.
• It is the patron's responsibility to keep track of all materials for
returns.
• Library representatives will not search for missing or misplaced
library items in the residence.
• Library representatives are there for library purposes and are unable
to help with errands, household chores, etc.
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Causes for suspension of service

• Pets are not confined (except for service animals).
• No clear and safe path to the home, including snow and ice removal.
• Any person in the home presents threatening behavior, abusive or
obscene language, or makes obscene gestures.
• Any person in the home harasses the library's representative.
• Any person exhibits signs of illness that may jeopardize the health of
the library's representative.
• Any person is engaging in any illegal activity in the home at the time
of the delivery.
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To-do list
• Create brand for marketing
• Fine tune the enrollment and reader's advisory form.
• Create an online enrollment form.
• Order bags with logo and telephone number.
• Create spreadsheet for enrollments.
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Library Director Update

Scott, Jeff
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Welcome to Library Director Updates!

As part of the Washoe County Library Strategic Plan, I am going to try to keep everyoneupdated
on Sharepoint with this newsletter. The information will be easier to share and youwon't have to
check through your email to find an update. You can go to this folder to find a list.If you have
any suggestions or advice, please let me know.
2022-2025 Washoe County Library Strategic Plan is live!

Welcome to the first month of our new strategic plan. We are entering our first planning stage
that will include the unveiling of our new Book Vending Machine at Incline Village Library, the
renovation of Northwest Reno and Sparks libraries, a new bookmobile, and many other plans
and services. You can find the full plan here:
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/_files/pdf/WCLS_StrategicPlan_2022-2025.pdf
COVID Exposure Protocol

Library Staff who are COVID positive but are triple vaccinated (vaccinated with booster) and are
asymptomatic need to quarantine for five days. Library staff who test positive and have
symptoms will need to quarantine for five days and will need to have work from home duties
until they are no longer symptomatic.£ It is important that we stay extra vigilant and ensure that
we do not have COVID Positive and symptomatic staff reporting to work sites. This will only
spread infection and impact our operations. If you are following libraries across the country,
libraries are closing due to library staff covid exposures. It is important to find solutions to stop
the spread for our employees' safety.
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This process is only for Non-Vaccinated staff attending outreach events and providing children's
activities.
COVID Testing sites

South Valleys Library is being impacted by traffic coming out of the parking lot for COVID
testing happening in the park. We are working with the county to find a solution for traffic
control issues, but it seems they are just beyond capacity with people waiting over two hours to
get tested. The intent of the testing at these locations is drive-through. The lines are onlyshorter
when people park and walk up, but the intent is drive-through testing. Julie Ullman and her
team are working with the Parks crew about traffic control improvements.
Ordering KN95 Masks

We are ordering KN95 masks for staff. You are not required to wear these masks. Studies have
shown that these masks are more effective with the current COVID-19 variant. These will be
available for your convenience. Once they come in, we will distribute them to branches.
Incline Village Book Vending Machine

Still working on getting the machine operations. John Crockett and his team at Incline Village
Library are installing software upgrades. If all goes according to plan this should be available to
the public at the end of the week. Current info available here:https://washoenv.sharepoint.com/
sites/Library/InclineVillage/SitePages/Library-Lending-Kiosk.aspx
I am also sharing an old article about installing these vending machines for the Tulare County
Library.https://www.kvpr.org/community/2014-01-28/in-tulare-county-redbox-inspires-
vending-machines-for-books
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Please try to use the public side interface of the catalog as much as possible. It will get youmore
familiar with the Aspen interface. Aspen also includes our digital collections which are not
discoverable in KOHA. Aspen will give you more tools to assist patrons.
Currently also working on a new Sharepoint page that is shareable with other Washoe County
staff. Stay tuned for Library Insider!
We are also working on a plan to move digital users to a physical library card. The convenience
of using our Digital Library Card and a digital-only card through Overdrive has been great, but
we need to ensure patrons can access all of our services. In most cases, that can only happen
with a physical library card. We are working on a plan currently to switch patrons over.
Information will come forward in a future newsletter.
Homebound Service Presentation for January LBOT

Librarian Debbie Gunderman has taken the lead in creating homebound services for our
patrons. She will present the service at the January LBOT meeting. You can check the packet
when it is available for more information. This project works to enhance our strategic planning
initiatives to enhance services to seniors and to provide more books in more places.
Northwest Reno Library Renovation Update

New pictures coming out. Check the Renovation Page for more information. County painters are
refreshing paint. The carpet is in. Shelving is in place and books are getting back on the shelves.
Waiting on Furniture delivery. Brown trees throughout the library.
For more information on the renovation and progress take a look at the Renovation Station
created by North Valleys Library Branch Manager Jonnica Bowen:
https://washoenv.sharepoint.com/sites/Library/SitePages/Renovation-Station.aspx?
from=SendByEmail
Sparks Library Renovation Update

Asbestos abatement happening now. Finalizing furniture this week.For more information, check
out the Renovation Station:
from=SendByEmail
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Capital Projects
Capital Projects lists are as follows:
Northwest Reno Library Renovation (active)
Sparks Library Renovation (active)
Downtown Reno Library Elevator (funded, but not active)
Incline Village Library Parking lot repaving (funded, waiting to approve bids)
Senior Center Library Renovation (funded through a private source, awaiting timeline)
Sierra View Library Renovation (funded through our partnership with Reno Town Mall, FY 2023
project)
Downtown Reno Library Restroom on the main floor (Submitted, awaiting cost analysis)
New North Valleys Library (Submitted, no timeline)
Growing Up In Reno Content

There is a new local magazine being published titled Growing Up In Reno. The magazine centers
around children's activities in the area. The library will provide event content as well as book
recommendations. Stay tuned for more information.
Periodicals Update
From Turi:
A quick hello to let you know what to expect as we start to reintroduce periodicals for 2022. I’ve
created a simple list of what branches should be getting and put it on the Technical Services
page on SharePoint. Here’s a link: https://washoenv.sharepoint.com/:x:/s/Library/technicalservs/
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on your local carrier.
That's all for this week. Check back each week for more information.
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QUAD REOPENS MAKER SERVICES TEAM

The Quad re-opened LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT
in January 2022 JANUARY 2022
Patrons can register
for a 30-minute SPANISH SPRINGS LIBRARY LEGO ROBOTICS CLUB
Report: Benjamin Newman, LAII, Spanish Springs Library
session
The very first Lego© Robotics Club meeting was held on
Wednesdays, January 4th with 8 participants in attendance. They learned
basic strategies for making the robots move using Scratch
3:00-6:00pm coding. Most have also pre-registered for future club
meetings through February and into March since they are
having so much fun solving challenges, coding, and building
QUAD PROJECTS: Lego robot components.
Spanish Springs Library

Create a unique
tote bag using heat
transfer vinyl and
the heat press
Incline Village Library
INCLINE VILLAGE LIBRARY LEGO ROBOTICS CLUB

Create a colorful Report: Russell Dorn, LAII, Incline Village Library
mug, coaster or
STAFF DAY
On December 28th & QUAD TRAINING
29th, seven SESSION
young patrons learned
bookmark with the
sublimation printer, how to program Lego© Mindstorms EV3 robots using a
heat press, or block-based coding program. After being instructed
mug press on the basics of the coding language and robot
functions, students constructed and tested their first
programs. Working in teams, the students altered their
robots’ builds, found the circumference of tires,
measured distances, and calculated rotations needed
to reach designated points, overcoming a series
of challenging tasks on the FIRST LEGO League City
Shaper map.
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LIBRARY STAFF DAY QUAD SESSIONS

Approximately 40 staff were able to attend one of two Quad
sessions on December 16th to create a library tote bag using
the library guy or library cowboy logo. Some staff even used
two colors on their logo. Staff got to practice weeding some
decal vinyl designs. This activity is regularly offered during
Quad Wednesdays so we wanted to give staff a good idea of
what patrons do during those vinyl-cutting sessions. Staff from
Northwest Reno, South Valleys, and Spanish Springs helped
pre-cut vinyl images for this event so everyone would have a
tote bag and decals to take home.
HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS QUAD SESSION

On December 11th, patrons created holiday ornaments in the
Quad. Ornament choices were a heart, a ball, a star, or a
Upcoming Quad Events:
tree. There were a couple of delays getting the first designs
Mother’s Day and
printed, but all who attended got to take home a
Father’s Day gift-making personalized ornament. Thanks to Colin (SP), Natalie (IV) and
sessions in May & June. Giles (RN) for working through those issues. Overall, it was a
Create a personalized good event, especially considering the Quad has been
mug, luggage tag, or a closed for two years.
bottle opener using
family photos
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Sierra View
Duncan Traner
JANUARY 19, 2022 & Gerlach
Libraries
Annual Report
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Sierra View Library

2020/2021
u Virtual Programming / Virtual Reference

u Contact Tracing
u Collection Maintenance
u Grab & Go Services
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Sierra View
Library 2021
u Summer Reading
Program
u NNLC
u Workforce
Development
u Community Resource
Center
u Family Estate Planning
Series
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Duncan
Traner
u Resumed Services
September 2021
u Refresh
u Outreach
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u Quarterly Visits
u Student & Staff support
u Collection Maintenance
u Extra Summer Hours
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Board Task Report
There have been no recent changes or additions to the Board Task Report.
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<LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: 2022-01-19 Agenda Packet v1.pdf
Attachments: 2022-01-19 Agenda Packet v1.pdf
Hello, please look over the agenda and let me know if you notice anything you need to change. I had to
do some re-formatting of your Director’s report; it was showing up in the PDF with no margins and the
image across the top was half cut off. I also changed my name to L J Burton and instead of repeating “L
J” again in the next sentence I referred to myself as just the Department HR Rep. I hope you don’t mind
– this is for privacy protection, as I believe I mentioned I had a cyber-stalker years ago and would prefer
to avoid having them know where I live and work.
I have not yet added a placeholder for the minutes or the Board Task Report. Do you have an up to date
copy of the Board Task Report? It appears my copy may somehow gotten moved or deleted. No changes
have been made to that in the past few months, though, correct?
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To: undisclosed recipients [emoras@syncreticpress.com]
Subject: Bilingual Book Walks - Take Your Child To The Library Day
Hello,
We are a publisher of children's books both in English and in Spanish. In
addition to publishing traditional books, we offer Bilingual Book Walks to
libraries.
Our Bilingual Book Walks have 2 components:
• 16 wood displays (these are where the panels with the story are
placed) - they are made with 4 x 4 treated wood, heavy enough and
sturdy to not be blown away or affected by weather, but movable, so
you can relocate them to different areas if you desire.
• 16 panels with the story - these are 24 x 18 panels of special outdoor-
ready PVC and printed with UV and fade resistant ink.
Libraries can purchase:
1. The wood displays plus one or several stories. They can

use them to set up an installation outside the library. If you
have several stories, you can rotate them every couple of
months or at the frequency that you think works best in your
community.
2. They can also purchase just the story panels to lend them out
within the community, as you do with books in your collection
(schools have an appetite for this option).
To give you a better idea of what they look like here is a link with a couple of
videos from recent installations we did for the Department of Education in
Delaware and the Delaware State Parks. We are able to deliver the panels
and the displays within 20 days of your order date.
Please let me know if this is something that you may be interested in

learning more about. I would be glad to speak on the phone or meet over
Zoom with you or the person you think is the right one to consider this
project.
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RENO MAYOR HILLARY SCHIEVE on Wednesday said she wanted for the
community and Jacobs Entertainment to be able to work together on plans for
redevelopment of a large swath of west downtown. The call for cooperation was
part of Reno City Council review of alley abandonment requests that are part of
plans for Jacobs’ proposed Neon Line District during a Jan. 12 City Council
meeting.
Council members approved the abandonments at West Second Street and the
Church Lane right-of-way (ROW) and at Ralston and West Fifth Street in a 6 to
1 vote.
Council member Jenny Brekhus was the lone no vote.
"I don’t think she participated in the

process and it sounds like,
disappointingly, she continues not to
participate in a project being built in her
ward"
In deliberation on the West Second Street and Church Lane abandonment,
Council member Neoma Jardon asked Jacobs Entertainment’s attorney Garrett
Gordon if they had tried to give a presentation to the Ward 1 Neighborhood
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From: Ashleigh Foster [ashleigh.foster@uwnns.org] on behalf of Ashleigh Foster
<ashleigh.foster@uwnns.org>
Subject: Hello 2022! Update!
Dear Jeff,
We are disappointed we didn’t get to ring in the new year with you but that doesn’t mean we
can’t celebrate our accomplishments together. We hope you can take a few minutes to watch our
latest video as we kick off 2022 and our 80th Anniversary of changing lives in northern Nevada.
In honor of our 80th Anniversary, here are 5 ways you can get involved.
1. Join a UWNNS committee to help lead us into the next 80 years.
2. Volunteer at our *brand new* Week of Caring this Spring.
3. Celebrate at our birthday bash hosted by Women United in the Fall.
4. If you’re able to give, give more to make a bigger impact.

5. Follow us on social media:
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Nevada! Email me to set up a time that works for you.
Together, let's make 2022 a year to THINK BIGGER, CARE DEEPER & IMAGINE
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From: Valerie Tomici [valerie.tomici@girlswhocode.com] on behalf of Valerie Tomici
<valerie.tomici@girlswhocode.com>
Subject: Re: Reconnect about Girls Who Code
Hi Jeff,
Happy New Year! Just checking in to see if you had any questions about GWC’s free STEM resources and
programs. Please feel free to share out those blurbs with anyone in your community that might be
interested!
All the best,
Valerie
On 2021-11-15 18:03:03 UTC, Valerie Tomici <valerie.tomici@girlswhocode.com> wrote:

Hi Jeff,
I first wanted to share how exciting it has been to see the impressive things happening recently at
Washoe County Library System! I know it has been a bit since we connected with you all, so I wanted to
share an update on GWC’s free resources that might be the perfect way to continue supporting your
mission and community.
As an international non-profit, Girls Who Code offers free and flexible computer science opportunities for
your students with a strong emphasis on social emotional development.
• Our Girls Who Code Clubs program for 3-12th graders provides educators with free coding
curriculum, resources, and training.
• Our virtual Girls Who Code Summer Programs offer introductory or advanced computer science
courses for 9-12th grade girls and non-binary students to get an inside look into tech careers
through our company partners like YumBrands and Bank of America.
Would you be able to forward the blurbs below to your network so they don’t miss out on these free CS
opportunities?
Talk soon!
Valerie
------------------------------------------------------------------
Blurb for our free 3-12th Grade Clubs Program

Girls Who Code (GWC) is an international nonprofit offering free and flexible coding resources for
our community!
When you sign up to start a GWC Club, you’ll get access to everything you need -- including
training, comprehensive resources, 120+ hours of easy-to-use and flexible coding curriculum for
3-12th graders, and even free t-shirts and other swag for each of your Club members. Clubs
curriculum feature coding tutorials for all skill levels, inspiring women in tech, community-
building activities to increase confidence, and project-based learning related to activism. You
don’t need any prior coding experience to get started! Plus -- all genders are welcome in this
girls-supportive environment. Learn more about the Clubs program here or join a webinar here.
Sign up here to access GWC’s free Clubs curriculum & resources!
Blurb for our free 9-12th Grade Summer Programs

Ever wonder how a career in tech can help you pursue your passions? Join Girls Who Code
summer 2022 to find out! If you’re a 9-12th grade girl - both cis and trans - or non-binary student,
you’re invited to apply to Girls Who Code’s 2-week virtual Summer Immersion Program (SIP) or
virtual Self-Paced Program (SPP)!
You’ll learn an intro to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript through fun, hands-on projects for beginners
or receive advanced certification in cybersecurity if you’re looking to sharpen your coding skills.
You’ll even explore careers in tech through connections to top companies like YumBrands and
Bank of America, just to name two! Plus - you’ll become a part of a global sisterhood of 450,000
students worldwide that’ll grant you access to exclusive alumni career support for life! In
addition to our Summer Programs being 100% free, stipends of up to $300 and tech support are
available for applicants who qualify.
So what are you waiting for?! Fill out the interest form today to be the first to know when the
application goes live mid-January 2022!
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From: Emily Lee [growingup.renotahoe@gmail.com] on behalf of Emily Lee
<growingup.renotahoe@gmail.com>
To: Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Conelly, Megan E.
[MEConelly@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov];
Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Growing Up In Reno/Library Children's Books Content
Thank you for the feedback!
On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 10:13 PM Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov> wrote:

Hi Emily,
The "Read Across America" page is so fun and colorful, it looks great! Jamie our Explorer editor had a
few suggested edits:
• Visit a Washoe County Library

o Change Incline to Incline Village if referring to geographic library locations. If using
proper names of libraries please use Incline Village Library and North Valleys Library.
• Reading Event
o Change Pajama Storytime to P.J. Story Time
• Spring Break New Book List
o Stuntboy, in the Meantime (please add comma after Stuntboy)
Also, to answer your question below yes the Museum Pass Information on our website is still accurate.
If you want to include this information here is the link:
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/museums
Please reach out with questions.
Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity!
Judy
Judy Hansen
Youth Services & Events Librarian | Washoe County Library System
jhansen@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8318
From: Emily Lee <growingup.renotahoe@gmail.com>

To: Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Conelly, Megan E. <MEConelly@washoecounty.gov>;
Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>
Oops; attached is our most recent spread! Sorry! And again, if you can just let me know about
that museum pass link I sent :-) Thanks!
On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 2:43 PM Emily Lee <growingup.renotahoe@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks so much! Attached is a proof of what the two page spread will look like when we go to
print :-) Also, can you confirm whether this information on your website is still in fact
accurate?? This is quite amazing if it is!
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/downloads/discoverandgo.php?gclid=CjwKCAiA5t-
OBhByEiwAhR-hm3R0kiZ9vcJrS7lJ82jjTU518Qw_w4IpCew5gCdfPqHHdvadDd-
K_xoC8uMQAvD_BwE
On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 10:26 AM Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov> wrote:

Hi Emily,
Here are JPG files for all the covers, I'm sorry I don't have PNG files.
Please let me know if this works for you.
Have a wonderful day,
Judy
Judy Hansen

Sent: Sunday, January 9, 2022 1:57 PM
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or
open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Hi! Thanks so much! The Snow Angel and Stuntboy covers are a file not recognized by any
programs on my computer -- could you please send those as .pngs. Also, on all of the files, the
resolution level is fairly low and I am concerned it may not print clearly. Do you have the
other cover in a higher resolution? Thanks!
On Thu, Jan 6, 2022 at 12:41 PM Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov> wrote:

Hi Emily,
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to feature book recommendations in your
publication. Attached is a word document with the book titles, which are linked to our
library catalog.
The books that have been selected are recently new, due to supply chain issues we are
hesitate to feature brand new releases that may not be available when your magazine is
published.
I also attached the book cover images and two WCLS logos to choose from. The logos are
not available in the CMYK format.
Please reach out if you need anything else.
With appreciation,
Judy
Judy Hansen

To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Conelly,
Megan E. <MEConelly@washoecounty.gov>
Hi there! There's been a little bit of a change (much easier for your team!). We have the
layout designed for our Read Across America section. And all I am needing from you after
all are just three book titles, their authors, and their book jacket cover photo. Still in the age
group I mentioned. But I do NOT need a write up on these! The only other thing I need is the
Washoe County Library .png logo (in CMYK format if possible -- if you can't do CMYK no
worries). That's it for the Spring issue! We would normally have a half page section for book
recommendations, but we are doing a two page spread on Read Across America, so there is
not enough room on the page for layout. Thank you!
On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 5:25 PM Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov> wrote:

Excellent, and thanks for the details--stand by and we'll be in touch shortly.
With Much Gratitude,

Beate
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
bweinert@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8361

Hi; thank you so much! I am excited about this collaboration! If you are unable to meet the
January 7th deadline, what exactly can you make work for this inaugural issue? Our drop
dead absolutely-at-the-latest deadline with the printing company is January 12th. I can
create the layout, and then if you provide the content (your logo, book descriptions, and
book jacket covers), I can just plug in the content. I am just really wanting to include this
section with the first issue because it is our Spring Issue which happens during Read Across
America which is a feature spread in our Spring issue. I love the idea of doing one book for
each age group you have listed! So let's do that! But maybe 0-6, 7-12, and 13-18? Let me
know if we can make this happen in the next week or so, and I can do whatever in my
power to help as well! -Emily

Thank you, Jeff for the e-introduction.
Emily, what a fabulous opportunity for the Washoe County Library!

Megan, Judy and I will meet to go over what we need to make this happen
and will be in touch shortly.
In the meantime, a couple of quick questions, Emily. What is your target age
range? Or would you prefer one title suggestion per youth age range, say 0-5,
6-11 and 12-18? Also, do you need the content fully formatted with specifics?
Jeff may have already shown you, but here is a Picture Books newsletter that
folks can sign up for:
http://libraryaware.com/1687/NewsletterIssues/LatestIssueForList/a6b4490
3-68bd-46dd-a489-1e1c93049e4f
Picture Books: December 2021

Looking for great picture books to share with the children in your life? You'll find books
here that are sure to captivate the imaginations of kids ages 0-8. Monthly.
libraryaware.com
Would a similar format work for your publication?

Beate
Beate Weinert

To: Emily Lee <growingup.renotahoe@gmail.com>
Cc: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy
<JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Conelly, Megan E. <MEConelly@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Growing Up In Reno/Library Children's Books Content
Good morning Emily!
Thank you for speaking with me earlier today. I am making an e-introduction to Beate Weinert
(Youth Services and Library Events Lead) Judy Hansen (Youth Librarian and assistant to Youth
Services and Library Events), and Megan Conelly (Book and Children’s Book Selector in Technical
Services). They all contribute towards the KUNR/NPR On The Kids Shelf book segment that airs on
the local NPR station.
Everyone, I am going to copy the needs for the publication that Emily sent over so we are all on
the same page. I don’t think we will make the January 7th deadline (unless you are very
ambitions), but this lays out the future timeline for this partnership.
“To recap, I would love to include a small book recommendation section sponsored by the
Washoe County Library System. This would probably be a half page section with the WCL logo at
the top as well as the name of the librarian (or whomever is making the recommendations) and
their employee title. The section would include 3 new children's books hitting shelves either
Spring 2022 or that was just recently released in the past few months. A photo of the cover of the
book as well as a brief summary of the story, author, title, and (if it makes sense) which library it
can be found at.
As for the deadline, in a perfect world I would love to have this by EOD Friday (01/07), if possible.
And then as for upcoming special events happening February thru end of April, please send those
to me as soon as you can. I know you have provided a list of recurring events, but the events I
would also like to put in our giant calendar would be those which are found in your Explorer
publication (MakerSpace, Lego Robotics, Dungeons & Dragons, etc.). “
Thanks everyone!!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
GrowingUpRenoTahoe.com
Info@GrowingUpRenoTahoe.com
775-686-9033
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
From: Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Hansen, Judy
<JHansen@washoecounty.gov>
To: Emily Lee [growingup.renotahoe@gmail.com]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Conelly, Megan E.
[MEConelly@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov];
Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
Attachments: RAA_FinalSpring2022.pdf
Hi Emily,
The "Read Across America" page is so fun and colorful, it looks great! Jamie our Explorer editor had a
few suggested edits:
• Visit a Washoe County Library

o Change Incline to Incline Village if referring to geographic library locations. If using
proper names of libraries please use Incline Village Library and North Valleys Library.
• Reading Event
o Change Pajama Storytime to P.J. Story Time
• Spring Break New Book List
o Stuntboy, in the Meantime (please add comma after Stuntboy)
Also, to answer your question below yes the Museum Pass Information on our website is still accurate. If
you want to include this information here is the link:
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/museums
Please reach out with questions.
Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity!
Judy
Judy Hansen

Oops; attached is our most recent spread! Sorry! And again, if you can just let me know about
that museum pass link I sent :-) Thanks!
On Tue, Jan 11, 2022 at 2:43 PM Emily Lee <growingup.renotahoe@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks so much! Attached is a proof of what the two page spread will look like when we go to
print :-) Also, can you confirm whether this information on your website is still in fact
accurate?? This is quite amazing if it is!
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/downloads/discoverandgo.php?gclid=CjwKCAiA5t-
OBhByEiwAhR-hm3R0kiZ9vcJrS7lJ82jjTU518Qw_w4IpCew5gCdfPqHHdvadDd-
K_xoC8uMQAvD_BwE
On Mon, Jan 10, 2022 at 10:26 AM Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov> wrote:

Hi Emily,
Here are JPG files for all the covers, I'm sorry I don't have PNG files.
Please let me know if this works for you.
Have a wonderful day,
Judy
Judy Hansen

Sent: Sunday, January 9, 2022 1:57 PM
Hi! Thanks so much! The Snow Angel and Stuntboy covers are a file not recognized by any
programs on my computer -- could you please send those as .pngs. Also, on all of the files, the
resolution level is fairly low and I am concerned it may not print clearly. Do you have the other
cover in a higher resolution? Thanks!
On Thu, Jan 6, 2022 at 12:41 PM Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Hi Emily,
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to feature book recommendations in your
publication. Attached is a word document with the book titles, which are linked to our
library catalog.
The books that have been selected are recently new, due to supply chain issues we are
hesitate to feature brand new releases that may not be available when your magazine is
published.
I also attached the book cover images and two WCLS logos to choose from. The logos are not
available in the CMYK format.
Please reach out if you need anything else.
With appreciation,
Judy
Judy Hansen

Hi there! There's been a little bit of a change (much easier for your team!). We have the
layout designed for our Read Across America section. And all I am needing from you after all
are just three book titles, their authors, and their book jacket cover photo. Still in the age
group I mentioned. But I do NOT need a write up on these! The only other thing I need is the
Washoe County Library .png logo (in CMYK format if possible -- if you can't do CMYK no
worries). That's it for the Spring issue! We would normally have a half page section for book
recommendations, but we are doing a two page spread on Read Across America, so there is
not enough room on the page for layout. Thank you!
Excellent, and thanks for the details--stand by and we'll be in touch shortly.

Beate
Beate Weinert

Hi; thank you so much! I am excited about this collaboration! If you are unable to meet the
January 7th deadline, what exactly can you make work for this inaugural issue? Our drop
dead absolutely-at-the-latest deadline with the printing company is January 12th. I can create
the layout, and then if you provide the content (your logo, book descriptions, and book jacket
covers), I can just plug in the content. I am just really wanting to include this section with the
first issue because it is our Spring Issue which happens during Read Across America which
is a feature spread in our Spring issue. I love the idea of doing one book for each age group
you have listed! So let's do that! But maybe 0-6, 7-12, and 13-18? Let me know if we can
make this happen in the next week or so, and I can do whatever in my power to help as well!
-Emily

Thank you, Jeff for the e-introduction.
Emily, what a fabulous opportunity for the Washoe County Library!
Megan, Judy and I will meet to go over what we need to make this happen and
will be in touch shortly.
In the meantime, a couple of quick questions, Emily. What is your target age
range? Or would you prefer one title suggestion per youth age range, say 0-5,
6-11 and 12-18? Also, do you need the content fully formatted with specifics?
Jeff may have already shown you, but here is a Picture Books newsletter that
folks can sign up for:
http://libraryaware.com/1687/NewsletterIssues/LatestIssueForList/a6b4490
3-68bd-46dd-a489-1e1c93049e4f
Picture Books: December 2021

Looking for great picture books to share with the children in your life? You'll find books
here that are sure to captivate the imaginations of kids ages 0-8. Monthly.
libraryaware.com
Would a similar format work for your publication?

Beate
Beate Weinert

Cc: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy
<JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Conelly, Megan E. <MEConelly@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Growing Up In Reno/Library Children's Books Content
Good morning Emily!
Thank you for speaking with me earlier today. I am making an e-introduction to Beate Weinert
(Youth Services and Library Events Lead) Judy Hansen (Youth Librarian and assistant to Youth
Services and Library Events), and Megan Conelly (Book and Children’s Book Selector in Technical
Services). They all contribute towards the KUNR/NPR On The Kids Shelf book segment that airs on
the local NPR station.
Everyone, I am going to copy the needs for the publication that Emily sent over so we are all on the
same page. I don’t think we will make the January 7th deadline (unless you are very ambitions), but
this lays out the future timeline for this partnership.
“To recap, I would love to include a small book recommendation section sponsored by the Washoe
County Library System. This would probably be a half page section with the WCL logo at the top as
well as the name of the librarian (or whomever is making the recommendations) and their
employee title. The section would include 3 new children's books hitting shelves either Spring 2022
or that was just recently released in the past few months. A photo of the cover of the book as well
as a brief summary of the story, author, title, and (if it makes sense) which library it can be found
at.
As for the deadline, in a perfect world I would love to have this by EOD Friday (01/07), if possible.
publication (MakerSpace, Lego Robotics, Dungeons & Dragons, etc.). “
Thanks everyone!!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
LET’S READ ACROSS START A BOOK CLUB
AMERICA
Whether with friends, classmates, or your family, start a book club!
Choose a title everyone can read together (each member has their
own copy), or allow members to choose a book to read. Either way,
a weekly club encourages others to build a love for reading and
CHECK OUT THESE FUN LOCAL IDEAS spend quality time together! Our favorite local book stores are
Sundance Books, Grassroots Books, and Golden Owl Bookshop.
TO CELEBRATE THE ANNUAL
“READ ACROSS AMERICA”
DR. SEUSS EVENT THIS MARCH! GET A LIBRARY CARD
It doesnʼt matter how young you are, ANYONE can get a library
card! Yep, thatʼs right! Imagine having your very own library
card to use at checkout (not your mom or dadʼs!). Fill out an
SP R ING BR EAK
application in person, and take your card and books home today!
VISIT A WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

Did you know there are 12 NE W BOOK LIST
different library locations in
the Reno-Tahoe region? Yes! GIVE A BOOK Snow Angel, Sand An
gel
From Incline to North Valleys, By Lois-Ann Yamanak
As we get older and become a
visit the Washoe County Illustrated by Ashley
stronger readers, our reading Lukashevsky
Ages 0-6
Library website for a list of levels change. Just like our
all of them: clothes, we outgrow them. Stuntboy in the Meant
➦
washoecountylibrary.us During the month of March, By Jason Reynolds

ime
READING EVENT make it a point to go through Illustrated by Raúl th
e Third
There are a ton of events your collection of books and Ages 7-12
happening every month sift out the titles you may

BUILD A LENDING LIBRARY have outgrown. Then, ﬁnd a We Light Up the Sky
at your local library and
Visit a park lending library! Donʼt bookshops! From Pajama younger neighbor or friend By Lilliam Rivera
to gift your used books to. Ages 13-18
have one in your neck of the woods? Storytime (come in your
Get together with your neighbors, jammies) to Paws 2 Read What is “old” to you, can be
make a plan, and start one in your (read to therapy dogs). treasure to someone else.
own community! You can do a bake
sale or lemonade stand to earn the
money needed to build your lending
library. Or just ask a local hardware
store to donate the materials! Then, ask
parents to help get it built. Look online
at Google or YouTube for free lending
library building blueprints, instructions
and ideas to help you build your own!
16 | Growing Up Reno-Tahoe
FinalSpring2022.indd 16-17 1/11/22 8:51 AM

From: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Scott, Jeff
<jscott@washoecounty.gov>
To: Wayne Holland [hollandtheflea@yahoo.com]; Amy Ghilieri [aghexen@gmail.com]; Jean
Stoess [jstoess@aol.com]; frankpereznv@gmail.com; Zanny Marsh
(zanny@nevadavolunteers.org) [zanny@nevadavolunteers.org]
CC: Solaro, David [DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan
[JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Kaplan, Herbert [HKaplan@da.washoecounty.gov]; Burton,
L.J. [LJBurton@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Library Director Update 1/10
Attachments: Library Director Update.pdf
Due to Open Meeting Law, please do not reply all to this message.
Good morning board members. I am attaching a Library Director Update for the week of January 10 th.
This will also be in your packet, but wanted to show you these regular updates as I send them to staff.
I placed them in our internal Sharepoint page that can be shared with all staff, but I cannot send you the
link. I have created a pdf version of the update.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director Update
Scott, Jeff
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Welcome to Library Director Updates!

As part of the Washoe County Library Strategic Plan, I am going to try to keep everyone
updated on Sharepoint with this newsletter. The information will be easier to share and you
won't have to check through your email to find an update. You can go to this folder to find a list.
If you have any suggestions or advice, please let me know.
2022-2025 Washoe County Library Strategic Plan is live!

Welcome to the first month of our new strategic plan. We are entering our first planning stage
that will include the unveiling of our new Book Vending Machine at Incline Village Library, the
renovation of Northwest Reno and Sparks libraries, a new bookmobile, and many other plans
and services. You can find the full plan here:
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/_files/pdf/WCLS_StrategicPlan_2022-2025.pdf
COVID Exposure Protocol

Library Staff who are COVID positive but are triple vaccinated (vaccinated with booster) and are
asymptomatic need to quarantine for five days. Library staff who test positive and have
symptoms will need to quarantine for five days and will need to have work from home duties
until they are no longer symptomatic. It is important that we stay extra vigilant and ensure that
we do not have COVID Positive and symptomatic staff reporting to work sites. This will only
spread infection and impact our operations. If you are following libraries across the country,
libraries are closing due to library staff covid exposures. It is important to find solutions to stop
the spread for our employees' safety.
Non-Vaccinated Staff/Outreach
Library staff who are not vaccinated and are performing outreach need to have a negative Covid
test seven days prior to the event.
The procedures that we've worked out, for now, are as follows:
The staff member would administer the test, take a photo of the test results and email the
photo to their branch manager.
Their branch manager will email the photo to Library HR Representative Leah Burton.
In the interest of the staff member's privacy, if the branch manager is unavailable, the
staff person will email Leah directly and copy their branch manager on that email.
Leah will acknowledge receipt of the email. Once that occurs, the branch manager can
delete the email.
This process is only for Non-Vaccinated staff attending outreach events and providing children's
activities.
COVID Testing sites

South Valleys Library is being impacted by traffic coming out of the parking lot for COVID
testing happening in the park. We are working with the county to find a solution for traffic
control issues, but it seems they are just beyond capacity with people waiting over two hours to
get tested. The intent of the testing at these locations is drive-through. The lines are only
shorter when people park and walk up, but the intent is drive-through testing.
Julie Ullman and her team are working with the Parks crew about traffic control improvements.
Ordering KN95 Masks

We are ordering KN95 masks for staff. You are not required to wear these masks. Studies have
shown that these masks are more effective with the current COVID-19 variant. These will be
available for your convenience. Once they come in, we will distribute them to branches.
Incline Village Book Vending Machine

Still working on getting the machine operations. John Crockett and his team at Incline Village
Library are installing software upgrades. If all goes according to plan this should be available to
the public at the end of the week. Current info available here:
https://washoenv.sharepoint.com/sites/Library/InclineVillage/SitePages/Library-Lending-
Kiosk.aspx
I am also sharing an old article about installing these vending machines for the Tulare County
Library.
https://www.kvpr.org/community/2014-01-28/in-tulare-county-redbox-inspires-vending-
machines-for-books
Internet Librarian/Public-Facing Catalog/Sharepoint

Please try to use the public side interface of the catalog as much as possible. It will get you
more familiar with the Aspen interface. Aspen also includes our digital collections which are not
discoverable in KOHA. Aspen will give you more tools to assist patrons.
Currently also working on a new Sharepoint page that is shareable with other Washoe County
staff. Stay tuned for Library Insider!
We are also working on a plan to move digital users to a physical library card. The convenience
of using our Digital Library Card and a digital-only card through Overdrive has been great, but
we need to ensure patrons can access all of our services. In most cases, that can only happen
with a physical library card. We are working on a plan currently to switch patrons over.
Information will come forward in a future newsletter.
Homebound Service Presentation for January LBOT

Librarian Debbie Gunderman has taken the lead in creating homebound services for our
patrons. She will present the service at the January LBOT meeting. You can check the packet
when it is available for more information. This project works to enhance our strategic planning
initiatives to enhance services to seniors and to provide more books in more places.
Northwest Reno Library Renovation Update

New pictures coming out. Check the Renovation Page for more information. County painters are
refreshing paint. The carpet is in. Shelving is in place and books are getting back on the shelves.
Waiting on Furniture delivery. Brown trees throughout the library.
For more information on the renovation and progress take a look at the Renovation Station
created by North Valleys Library Branch Manager Jonnica Bowen:
from=SendByEmail
Sparks Library Renovation Update

Asbestos abatement happening now. Finalizing furniture this week.
For more information, check out the Renovation Station:

from=SendByEmail
Future plans/Bookmachine
Reviewing potential Grant for Book Machine in North Valleys/Cold Springs.
Capital Projects
Capital Projects lists are as follows:
Northwest Reno Library Renovation (active)
Sparks Library Renovation (active)
Downtown Reno Library Elevator (funded, but not active)
Incline Village Library Parking lot repaving (funded, waiting to approve bids)
Senior Center Library Renovation (funded through a private source, awaiting timeline)
Sierra View Library Renovation (funded through our partnership with Reno Town Mall, FY 2023
project)
Downtown Reno Library Restroom on the main floor (Submitted, awaiting cost analysis)
New North Valleys Library (Submitted, no timeline)
Growing Up In Reno Content

There is a new local magazine being published titled Growing Up In Reno. The magazine centers
around children's activities in the area. The library will provide event content as well as book
recommendations. Stay tuned for more information.
Periodicals Update
From Turi:
A quick hello to let you know what to expect as we start to reintroduce periodicals for 2022. I’ve
created a simple list of what branches should be getting and put it on the Technical Services
page on SharePoint. Here’s a link:
https://washoenv.sharepoint.com/:x:/s/Library/technicalservs/EeRDZkt1-
odAv6Z6zzJ4iS8BParClBuwf9EHjCR8fZdlSw?e=fJ74CJ
The start date of almost all of these titles is February 2022 – but I expect that quite a lot of them
will start coming in before that. As they start arriving, I’ll process and receive them, and send
them on to you in those clear bags just like I used to. So make some room for them and
hopefully, we’ll see some soon!
Newspapers also have a start date of February, but may start arriving sooner, depending mostly
on your local carrier.
That's all for this week. Check back each week for more information.
Thanks!
Jeff
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CC: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy
[JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Tavener, Andrea E. [ATavener@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff
[jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Inquiring about list of events from Washoe County Library
Attachments: WCLS list of events for Feb-Apr 2022.docx
I apologize--it didn't attach properly on the first attempt.
Thanks so much,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

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Cc: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>;
Tavener, Andrea <ATavener@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Hello,
I have attached a list of our family-friendly events for Feb-April 2022. This list does not feature every
event we will be hosting, but it's a good selection of events that would be of interest to families. Feel free
to use whatever events you think would appeal to your audience. I did not include verbiage about
registration for each entry, but if you could note somewhere that registration is required for everything,
that would be wonderful!
We would be happy to proof your draft of our listed events before it goes to print. I'm hoping we got all
the details correct, but from my Explorer experiences I know better than to assume it's perfect.
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
From: Hemingway, Jamie

Tavener, Andrea <ATavener@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Inquiring about list of events from Washoe County Library
Good afternoon,
I am the production/project manager for the Washoe County Library Explorer brochure. We are excited
to be able to partner with you! My team is working on a list of library events for Explorer data entry. We
can share a version of this with you for your Growing Up Reno-Tahoe publication.
We create a 40+ page word document of all our events in list format by date and time. I can make a
version of this for you to use. I can get this to you by Friday, January 7.
A few questions-
• Do you need each individual event to list age appropriateness/age ranges?

• Do you want all our events, or only family friendly events? I can remove events for adults and
seniors.
• Registration is required for each event. Should I include this in each individual entry?
• We are also requiring masks for all participants ages 2 and up. Should this be included in each
individual entry?
• FYI-we do not include event descriptions in each entry when the event title is descriptive. Do you
require event descriptions for each entry?
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Please let me know if I can help any further.
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
Washoe County Library System: list of events
February, March, April 2022
ONGOING EVENTS:
STORY TIMES
All Washoe County Library early literacy programs feature stories, fingerplays, and wiggle action as part of
the experience to encourage a love of books, stimulate thinking, and promote feelings of self-assurance.
Baby Story Time — For children ages 0–18 months.
Bilingual Story Time — For children of all ages with stories and songs in English and other languages.
Toddler Time — For children 18 months to 3 years.
Preschool Story Time — For children 3 to 6 years.
Family Story Time — For children of all ages with a focus on enjoying literacy and language as a family.
Sensory Story Time — For children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, or other
developmental challenges. Also great for wigglers!
P.J. Story Time — Family Story Time with a bedtime theme … come in your pajamas and slippers.
Downtown Reno • 775-327-8300
Family Story Time: Tuesdays, 10:15 am
Incline Village • 775-832-4130
Baby Story Time: Tuesdays, 11:30 am
Toddler Time: Thursdays, 11:30 am
P.J. Story Time: Last Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm
(Feb., Mar., Apr.)
North Valleys • 775-972-0281
Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 am
Baby Story Time: Thursdays, 10:30 am (Begins in January)
P.J. Story Time: First Wednesday, 5:45 pm (Begins in January)
Northwest Reno • 775-787-4100
CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS AS OF OCTOBER 25, 2021:

STORY TIMES WILL RESUME FEBRUARY 2022
Sierra View • 775-827-3232
Baby Story Time: Thursdays, 11 am
Bilingual Story Time: Second Friday of every month, 4 pm
Family Story Time: Fridays, 11 am
P.J. Story Time: January 21, 6 pm
South Valleys • 775-851-5190
Preschool Story Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 am and 11:30 am
Toddler Time: Thursdays, 10:30 am and 11:30 am
Spanish Springs • 775-424-1800
Preschool Story Time: Mondays, 10:30 am
Toddler Time: Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 am
Sparks • 775-352-3200
CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS AS OF DECEMBER 16, 2021:
STORY TIMES WILL RESUME APRIL 2022
Family Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:15 am
Bilingual Story Time: Thursdays, 10:15 am
Toddler Time: Fridays, 10:15 am
PAWS 2 READ
Paws 2 Read is a reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love. Friendly dogs lend
a loving, non-judgmental ear to beginning readers. After reading to a gentle dog, children receive a free book.
Downtown Reno • Third Sunday of every month, noon
North Valleys • Second Saturday of every month, 2 pm
Northwest Reno • Second Saturday of every month, 11 am
NORTHWEST RENO RENOVATION CLOSURE WILL AFFECT AVAILABILITY

Sierra View • Second Saturday of every month, 10:30 am
South Valleys • Second Saturday of every month, 11:30 am
Spanish Springs • Second Sunday of every month, 1:30 pm
Sparks • Second Saturday of every month, noon
SPARKS RENOVATION CLOSURE WILL AFFECT AVAILABILITY
DAILY EVENTS:
February
Tuesday, February 1
10:15 am Special Family Story Time with Washoe County Manager Eric Brown!
Tuesday, February 1
3:30 pm Code It
North Valleys Library
Tuesday, February 1
4 pm LEGO Robotics Club
Wednesday, February 2
2:30 pm, Mini Maker Wednesday
Verdi Library
3 pm Learn and Make in the Quad
4 pm Crafternoon
South Valleys Library
4 pm Code It, Build It
Thursday, February 3
3:30 pm STEAM
4 pm VR Studio
4 pm Discover Thursdays
Northwest Reno Library
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, February 4
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Peace Dove
Sierra View Library
Friday, February 4
4 pm Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday, February 5
11 am SaturYay!
Sunday, February 6
10-5 Family Games Day
Sunday, February 6
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, February 6
1 pm Film Classics: Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
Tuesday, February 8
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, February 8
Tuesday, February 8
4 pm STEAM
Verdi Library
4 pm Crafternoon
3:30 pm STEAM
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, February 11
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Be My Valentine!
Sierra View Library
Friday, February 11
Sunday, February 13
Sunday, February 13
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, February 13
3 pm Movie Matinee
Tuesday, February 15
3:30 pm Code It
Verdi Library
4 pm Crafternoon
3:30 pm STEAM
4 pm VR Studio
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, February 18
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Presidents Day Photobooth Fun!
Sierra View Library
Friday, February 18
11 am SaturYay!
Sunday, February 20
Sunday, February 20
11 am Sunday Funday
3:30 pm Code It
Verdi Library
4 pm Crafternoon
Spanish Springs
3:30 pm STEAM
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, February 25
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Mardi Gras
Sierra View Library
Friday, February 25
11 am SaturYay!
Sunday, February 27
Sunday, February 27
11 am Sunday Funday
March
Tuesday, March 1
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, March 1
4 pm Teen Tuesday Kickoff Party!
Tuesday, March 1
Wednesday, March 2
2:30 pm Mini Maker Wednesday
Verdi Library
Wednesday, March 2
Wednesday, March 2
4 pm Weird Science Wednesday: Harness Air Power
Wednesday, March 2
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, March 2
Thursday, March 3
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, March 3
3:30 pm Thursday Craft Studio
Thursday, March 3
4 pm Discover Thursday
Thursday, March 3
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, March 4
3:30 pm Crafternoon: In honor of International Women’s Day
Sierra View Library
Friday, March 4
Saturday, March 5
11 am SaturYay!
Sunday, March 6
Sunday, March 6
10:30 am Movie Matinee
Sunday, March 6
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, March 6
1 pm Film Classics: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Tuesday, March 8
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, March 8
4 pm Teen Tuesday: Dungeons & Dragons
Create your tabletop RPG adventure.
Tuesday, March 8
Tuesday, March 8
4 pm STEAM
Wednesday, March 9
Verdi Library
Wednesday, March 9
Wednesday, March 9
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, March 9
Wednesday, March 9
5:30 pm UNR Performing Arts Series presents: Sweet Honey in the Rock
Thursday, March 10
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, March 10
Thursday, March 10
4 pm STEAM
Friday, March 11
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Rainbow Collage
Sierra View Library
Friday, March 11
Friday, March 11
6 pm Movie Night
Sunday, March 13
Sunday, March 13
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, March 13
3 pm Movie Matinee
Monday, March 14
2 pm Escape the Library!
Oh no! Your friend is being held captive by an evil librarian. Solve puzzles and learn to use library resources!
Tuesday, March 15
11 am Spring Break STEAM Camp
Sierra View Library
Ring in the spring by participating in a STEAM camp inspired by Mother Nature. Homemade paper, garden
crafts, and water experiments await you. Best for children ages 7-11.
Tuesday, March 15
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, March 15
4 pm Teen Tuesday: Limerick Hunt
Solve Riddles. Hunt for Treasure.
Tuesday, March 15
Wednesday, March 16
Sierra View Library
Wednesday, March 16
Verdi Library
Wednesday, March 16
Wednesday, March 16
3 pm St. Patrick’s Day STEAM Shenanigans
Duncan/Traner Library
Wednesday, March 16
3:30 pm Learn to DJ
A basic, hands-on introduction to digital deejaying. Make an appointment and bring your flash drive! All ages.1
person per hour for 4 sessions.
Wednesday, March 16
4 pm Make and Take: End of the Rainbow Twirler
Wednesday, March 16
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, March 16
Thursday, March 17
10-6 Find Nigel
Find a leprechaun and collect some "gold!" (Drop In/Passive Event)
Thursday, March 17
Sierra View Library
Thursday, March 17
Thursday, March 17
3:30 pm Learn to DJ
A basic, hands-on introduction to digital deejaying. Make mashups, mix songs, scratch, beat match, and create
playlists. Test your creativity and learn a new skill. Make an appointment and bring your flash drive! All ages. 1
Thursday, March 17
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, March 17
3:30 pm St. Patrick’s Day STEAM Shenanigans
Sierra View Library
Thursday, March 17
Spanish Springs
Thursday, March 17
4 pm VR Studio
Thursday, March 17
Thursday, March 17
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, March 18
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Butterfly Life Cycle and Sun Catcher
Sierra View Library
Friday, March 18
Saturday, March 19
11 am SaturYay!
Sunday, March 20
Sunday, March 20
11 am Sunday Funday
Monday, March 21
Tuesday, March 22
10:30 am Preschool Story Time featuring a PBS Reno Ready to Learn workshop
Tuesday, March 22
11 am Spring Break LEGO Camp: Around the World with LEGO!
Sierra View Library
Join us as we travel across the globe in just 3 days! Each day we’ll explore a different country’s culture and
build special landmarks.
Tuesday, March 22
Tuesday, March 22
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, March 22
3:30 pm Teen Tuesday
Tuesday, March 22
4 pm Teen Tuesday: Manga Club
Read and talk about your favorite Manga.
Tuesday, March 22
Wednesday, March 23
Sierra View Library
Wednesday, March 23
Verdi Library
Wednesday, March 23
Wednesday, March 23
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, March 23
Thursday, March 24
Sierra View Library
Thursday, March 24
Thursday, March 24
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, March 24
Thursday, March 24
4 pm STEAM Featuring a PBS Reno Ready-to-Learn Workshop
Friday, March 25
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Paper Bag Puppets
Sierra View Library
Friday, March 25
Saturday, March 26
11am SaturYay!
Sunday, March 27
Sunday, March 27
11 am Sunday Funday
Tuesday, March 29
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, March 29
4 pm Teen Tuesday: Guided Painting
Follow along to paint a mini canvas.
Tuesday, March 29
LEGO Robotics Club
4 pm
Wednesday, March 30
Verdi Library
Wednesday, March 30
Wednesday, March 30
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, March 30
Thursday, March 31
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, March 31
Thursday, March 31
4 pm STEAM
APRIL
Friday, April 1
3:30 pm Crafternoon: In Honor of Ramadan
Sierra View Library
Friday, April 1
Saturday, April 2
11 am SaturYay!: Inspired Art
This event coincides with the How Did You Survive? Holocaust exhibit.
Sunday, April 3
Sunday, April 3
Sunday, April 3
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, April 3
1 pm Film Classics: Duck Soup (1933)
Tuesday, April 5
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, April 5
4 pm Teen Tuesday: Drawing Challenge
Get creative on paper and in virtual reality.
Tuesday, April 5
Tuesday, April 5
4 pm Afterschool Adventures: Graphic Novel Club
Sparks Library
This month’s graphic novel is Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd.
Wednesday, April 6
2 pm Welcome to the Teen Zone: Ticket to Ride Tournament
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 6
Verdi Library
Wednesday, April 6
Wednesday, April 6
4 pm Weird Science Wednesday: Magnetic Attraction
Wednesday, April 6
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, April 6
Thursday, April 7
Thursday, April 7
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, April 7
Thursday, April 7
Thursday, April 7
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, April 8
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Garden Craft
Sierra View Library
Friday, April 8
Friday, April 8
6 pm Movie Night
Saturday, April 9
1 pm Opening Reception: How Did You Survive? Holocaust Exhibit
How Did You Survive? is a Las Vegas-based, thought-provoking exhibition of stories of 50 survivors of the
Holocaust, primarily from Nevada. The exhibit was created by Heidi Straus and Esther Finder and is sponsored
by the Nevada Governor's Advisory Council on Education Relating to the Holocaust. Registration is required.
Sunday, April 10
Sunday, April 10
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, April 10
Movie Matinee
3 pm
Tuesday, April 12
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, April 12
Tuesday, April 12
Tuesday, April 12
4 pm STEAM
Tuesday, April 12
4 pm Afterschool Adventures: Connect Four
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 13
2 pm Welcome to the Teen Zone: Create
Sparks Library
Write and direct a TikTok video for the library.
Wednesday, April 13
Verdi Library
Wednesday, April 13
Wednesday, April 13
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, April 13
Thursday, April 14
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, April 14
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, April 14
Thursday, April 14
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, April 15
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Easter Craft
Sierra View Library
Friday, April 15
Saturday, April 16
Time TBD Invention Fact
Invention Fiction & Science Fiction Pop Up Events with The Discovery Museum: 3D printing and CAD design
and 3D hand art.
Saturday, April 16
11 am SaturYay!: Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time about kindness and diversity. This event coincides with the How Did You
Survive? Holocaust exhibit
Sunday, April 17
Sunday, April 17
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, April 17
11 am Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Tours of the Anne Frank House. This event coincides with the How Did You Survive? Holocaust
exhibit.
Tuesday, April 19
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, April 19
4 pm Teen Tuesday: Poetry Notebook
Craft a custom poetry notebook for National Poetry Month.
Tuesday, April 19
Tuesday, April 19
4 pm Afterschool Adventures: Frog Bug Catcher
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 20
2 pm Welcome to the Teen Zone: Inside Out (2015)
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 20
Verdi Library
Wednesday, April 20
Wednesday, April 20
3:30 pm Poetry Workshop
A fun poetry workshop with local poet Jackie Dilworth.
Wednesday, April 20
4 pm Make and Take: Twirligig Spinner Toy
Wednesday, April 20
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, April 20
Thursday, April 21
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, April 21
Thursday, April 21
4 pm VR Studio
Thursday, April 21
Thursday, April 21
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Thursday, April 21
4 pm Earth Day Wildlife Habitat Box
Celebrate Earth Day by exploring the wonders of nature just outside the library then crafting your own Earth
shrine as a journal of your experiences. For ages 10 and up.
Friday, April 22
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Earth Day Daisies
Sierra View Library
Friday, April 22
4 pm Earth Day Wildlife Habitat Box Journal
Friday, April 22

Saturday, April 23
11 am SaturYay!
Saturday, April 23
3:30 pm Earth Day Wildlife Habitat Box
Sunday, April 24
Sunday, April 24
11 am Sunday Funday
Tuesday, April 26
Tuesday, March 22
Tuesday, April 26
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday April 26
Tuesday, April 26
Tuesday, April 26
Tuesday, April 26
4 pm Afterschool Adventures: Building with Manga-Tiles
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 27
2 pm Welcome to the Teen Zone: Bullet Journaling
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 27
Verdi Library
Wednesday, April 27
Wednesday, April 27
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, April 27
Wednesday, April 27
5:30 pm Virtual Reality Tour of the Anne Frank House
Explore the secret annex where Anne Frank and seven others hid from the Nazis during World War II. This
event coincides with the How Did You Survive? Holocaust exhibit
Thursday, April 28
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, April 28
Thursday, April 28
Friday, April 29
1 pm Día: Children’s Day/Book Day Fiesta!
Join us for arts, crafts, and games in honor of Día: Children’s Day/Book Day!
Friday, April 29
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Make Your Own Flower Pot
Sierra View Library
Friday, April 29
Saturday, April 30
11 pm El Día de los Niños Fiesta
Celebrate our diverse community! Special Story Time, crafts and photo booth. Come dressed as your heritage
or culture and join in the fun!
Saturday, April 30
11 am SaturYay!
Saturday, April 30
Sierra View Library
Join us for a special puppet theatre story time, arts and crafts, and games in honor of Día: Children’s Day/Book
Day!
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CC: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy
[JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Tavener, Andrea E. [ATavener@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff
[jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Attachments: WCLS list of events for Feb-Apr 2022.docx
Hello,
I have attached a list of our family-friendly events for Feb-April 2022. This list does not feature every
event we will be hosting, but it's a good selection of events that would be of interest to families. Feel free
to use whatever events you think would appeal to your audience. I did not include verbiage about
registration for each entry, but if you could note somewhere that registration is required for everything,
that would be wonderful!
We would be happy to proof your draft of our listed events before it goes to print. I'm hoping we got all
the details correct, but from my Explorer experiences I know better than to assume it's perfect.
Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
From: Hemingway, Jamie

Tavener, Andrea <ATavener@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Inquiring about list of events from Washoe County Library
Good afternoon,
I am the production/project manager for the Washoe County Library Explorer brochure. We are excited
to be able to partner with you! My team is working on a list of library events for Explorer data entry. We
can share a version of this with you for your Growing Up Reno-Tahoe publication.
We create a 40+ page word document of all our events in list format by date and time. I can make a
version of this for you to use. I can get this to you by Friday, January 7.
A few questions-
• Do you need each individual event to list age appropriateness/age ranges?

• Do you want all our events, or only family friendly events? I can remove events for adults and
seniors.
• Registration is required for each event. Should I include this in each individual entry?
• We are also requiring masks for all participants ages 2 and up. Should this be included in each
individual entry?
• FYI-we do not include event descriptions in each entry when the event title is descriptive. Do you
require event descriptions for each entry?
Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. Please let me know if I can help any further.
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
Washoe County Library System: list of events
February, March, April 2022
ONGOING EVENTS:
STORY TIMES
All Washoe County Library early literacy programs feature stories, fingerplays, and wiggle action as part of
the experience to encourage a love of books, stimulate thinking, and promote feelings of self-assurance.
Baby Story Time — For children ages 0–18 months.
Bilingual Story Time — For children of all ages with stories and songs in English and other languages.
Toddler Time — For children 18 months to 3 years.
Preschool Story Time — For children 3 to 6 years.
Family Story Time — For children of all ages with a focus on enjoying literacy and language as a family.
Sensory Story Time — For children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, or other
developmental challenges. Also great for wigglers!
P.J. Story Time — Family Story Time with a bedtime theme … come in your pajamas and slippers.
(Feb., Mar., Apr.)

Sierra View • 775-827-3232
Baby Story Time: Thursdays, 11 am
Bilingual Story Time: Second Friday of every month, 4 pm
Family Story Time: Fridays, 11 am
P.J. Story Time: January 21, 6 pm
South Valleys • 775-851-5190
Preschool Story Time: Tuesdays, 10:30 am and 11:30 am
Toddler Time: Thursdays, 10:30 am and 11:30 am
Spanish Springs • 775-424-1800
Preschool Story Time: Mondays, 10:30 am
Toddler Time: Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 am
Sparks • 775-352-3200
CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS AS OF DECEMBER 16, 2021:
STORY TIMES WILL RESUME APRIL 2022
Family Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:15 am
Bilingual Story Time: Thursdays, 10:15 am
Toddler Time: Fridays, 10:15 am
PAWS 2 READ
Paws 2 Read is a reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love. Friendly dogs lend
a loving, non-judgmental ear to beginning readers. After reading to a gentle dog, children receive a free book.

DAILY EVENTS:
February
Tuesday, February 1
Tuesday, February 1
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, February 1
Verdi Library
4 pm Crafternoon
3:30 pm STEAM
4 pm VR Studio
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, February 4
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Peace Dove
Sierra View Library
Friday, February 4
11 am SaturYay!
Sunday, February 6
Sunday, February 6
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, February 6
1 pm Film Classics: Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
Tuesday, February 8
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, February 8
Tuesday, February 8
4 pm STEAM
Verdi Library
4 pm Crafternoon
3:30 pm STEAM
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, February 11
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Be My Valentine!
Sierra View Library
Friday, February 11
Sunday, February 13
Sunday, February 13
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, February 13
3 pm Movie Matinee
3:30 pm Code It
Verdi Library
4 pm Crafternoon
3:30 pm STEAM
4 pm VR Studio
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, February 18
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Presidents Day Photobooth Fun!
Sierra View Library
Friday, February 18
11 am SaturYay!
Sunday, February 20
Sunday, February 20
11 am Sunday Funday
3:30 pm Code It
Verdi Library
4 pm Crafternoon
Spanish Springs
3:30 pm STEAM
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, February 25
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Mardi Gras
Sierra View Library
Friday, February 25
11 am SaturYay!
Sunday, February 27
Sunday, February 27
11 am Sunday Funday
March
Tuesday, March 1
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, March 1
4 pm Teen Tuesday Kickoff Party!
Tuesday, March 1
Wednesday, March 2
Verdi Library
Wednesday, March 2
Wednesday, March 2
4 pm Weird Science Wednesday: Harness Air Power
Wednesday, March 2
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, March 2
Thursday, March 3
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, March 3
Thursday, March 3
4 pm Discover Thursday
Thursday, March 3
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, March 4
3:30 pm Crafternoon: In honor of International Women’s Day
Sierra View Library
Friday, March 4
Saturday, March 5
11 am SaturYay!
Sunday, March 6
Sunday, March 6
Sunday, March 6
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, March 6
1 pm Film Classics: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Tuesday, March 8
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, March 8
Tuesday, March 8
Tuesday, March 8
4 pm STEAM
Wednesday, March 9
Verdi Library
Wednesday, March 9
Wednesday, March 9
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, March 9
Wednesday, March 9
5:30 pm UNR Performing Arts Series presents: Sweet Honey in the Rock
Thursday, March 10
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, March 10
Thursday, March 10
4 pm STEAM
Friday, March 11
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Rainbow Collage
Sierra View Library
Friday, March 11
Friday, March 11
6 pm Movie Night
Sunday, March 13
Sunday, March 13
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, March 13
3 pm Movie Matinee
Monday, March 14
Tuesday, March 15
Sierra View Library
Tuesday, March 15
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, March 15
4 pm Teen Tuesday: Limerick Hunt
Solve Riddles. Hunt for Treasure.
Tuesday, March 15
Wednesday, March 16
Sierra View Library
Wednesday, March 16
Verdi Library
Wednesday, March 16
Wednesday, March 16
3 pm St. Patrick’s Day STEAM Shenanigans
Wednesday, March 16
3:30 pm Learn to DJ
A basic, hands-on introduction to digital deejaying. Make an appointment and bring your flash drive! All ages.1
Wednesday, March 16
4 pm Make and Take: End of the Rainbow Twirler
Wednesday, March 16
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, March 16
Thursday, March 17
10-6 Find Nigel
Find a leprechaun and collect some "gold!" (Drop In/Passive Event)
Thursday, March 17
Sierra View Library
Thursday, March 17
Thursday, March 17
3:30 pm Learn to DJ
A basic, hands-on introduction to digital deejaying. Make mashups, mix songs, scratch, beat match, and create
playlists. Test your creativity and learn a new skill. Make an appointment and bring your flash drive! All ages. 1
Thursday, March 17
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, March 17
3:30 pm St. Patrick’s Day STEAM Shenanigans
Sierra View Library
Thursday, March 17
Spanish Springs
Thursday, March 17
4 pm VR Studio
Thursday, March 17
Thursday, March 17
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, March 18
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Butterfly Life Cycle and Sun Catcher
Sierra View Library
Friday, March 18
Saturday, March 19
11 am SaturYay!
Sunday, March 20
Sunday, March 20
11 am Sunday Funday
Monday, March 21
Tuesday, March 22
Tuesday, March 22
Sierra View Library
Tuesday, March 22
Tuesday, March 22
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, March 22
Tuesday, March 22
Tuesday, March 22
Wednesday, March 23
Sierra View Library
Wednesday, March 23
Verdi Library
Wednesday, March 23
Wednesday, March 23
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, March 23
Thursday, March 24
Sierra View Library
Thursday, March 24
Thursday, March 24
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, March 24
Thursday, March 24
Friday, March 25
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Paper Bag Puppets
Sierra View Library
Friday, March 25
Saturday, March 26
11am SaturYay!
Sunday, March 27
Sunday, March 27
11 am Sunday Funday
Tuesday, March 29
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, March 29
4 pm Teen Tuesday: Guided Painting
Follow along to paint a mini canvas.
Tuesday, March 29
LEGO Robotics Club
4 pm
Wednesday, March 30
Verdi Library
Wednesday, March 30
Wednesday, March 30
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, March 30
Thursday, March 31
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, March 31
Thursday, March 31
4 pm STEAM
APRIL
Friday, April 1
3:30 pm Crafternoon: In Honor of Ramadan
Sierra View Library
Friday, April 1
Saturday, April 2
11 am SaturYay!: Inspired Art
This event coincides with the How Did You Survive? Holocaust exhibit.
Sunday, April 3
Sunday, April 3
Sunday, April 3
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, April 3
1 pm Film Classics: Duck Soup (1933)
Tuesday, April 5
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, April 5
4 pm Teen Tuesday: Drawing Challenge
Get creative on paper and in virtual reality.
Tuesday, April 5
Tuesday, April 5
4 pm Afterschool Adventures: Graphic Novel Club
Sparks Library
This month’s graphic novel is Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd.
Wednesday, April 6
2 pm Welcome to the Teen Zone: Ticket to Ride Tournament
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 6
Verdi Library
Wednesday, April 6
Wednesday, April 6
4 pm Weird Science Wednesday: Magnetic Attraction
Wednesday, April 6
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, April 6
Thursday, April 7
Thursday, April 7
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, April 7
Thursday, April 7
Thursday, April 7
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, April 8
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Garden Craft
Sierra View Library
Friday, April 8
Friday, April 8
6 pm Movie Night
Saturday, April 9
1 pm Opening Reception: How Did You Survive? Holocaust Exhibit
How Did You Survive? is a Las Vegas-based, thought-provoking exhibition of stories of 50 survivors of the
Holocaust, primarily from Nevada. The exhibit was created by Heidi Straus and Esther Finder and is sponsored
by the Nevada Governor's Advisory Council on Education Relating to the Holocaust. Registration is required.
Sunday, April 10
Sunday, April 10
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, April 10
Movie Matinee
3 pm
Tuesday, April 12
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, April 12
Tuesday, April 12
Tuesday, April 12
4 pm STEAM
Tuesday, April 12
4 pm Afterschool Adventures: Connect Four
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 13
2 pm Welcome to the Teen Zone: Create
Sparks Library
Write and direct a TikTok video for the library.
Wednesday, April 13
Verdi Library
Wednesday, April 13
Wednesday, April 13
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, April 13
Thursday, April 14
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, April 14
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, April 14
Thursday, April 14
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Friday, April 15
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Easter Craft
Sierra View Library
Friday, April 15
Saturday, April 16
Time TBD Invention Fact
Invention Fiction & Science Fiction Pop Up Events with The Discovery Museum: 3D printing and CAD design
and 3D hand art.
Saturday, April 16
11 am SaturYay!: Family Story Time
Join us for a special family story time about kindness and diversity. This event coincides with the How Did You
Survive? Holocaust exhibit
Sunday, April 17
Sunday, April 17
11 am Sunday Funday
Sunday, April 17
11 am Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Tours of the Anne Frank House. This event coincides with the How Did You Survive? Holocaust
exhibit.
Tuesday, April 19
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday, April 19
4 pm Teen Tuesday: Poetry Notebook
Craft a custom poetry notebook for National Poetry Month.
Tuesday, April 19
Tuesday, April 19
4 pm Afterschool Adventures: Frog Bug Catcher
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 20
2 pm Welcome to the Teen Zone: Inside Out (2015)
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 20
Verdi Library
Wednesday, April 20
Wednesday, April 20
3:30 pm Poetry Workshop
A fun poetry workshop with local poet Jackie Dilworth.
Wednesday, April 20
4 pm Make and Take: Twirligig Spinner Toy
Wednesday, April 20
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, April 20
Thursday, April 21
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, April 21
Thursday, April 21
4 pm VR Studio
Thursday, April 21
Thursday, April 21
4 pm STEAM Thursday
Thursday, April 21
4 pm Earth Day Wildlife Habitat Box
Friday, April 22
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Earth Day Daisies
Sierra View Library
Friday, April 22
4 pm Earth Day Wildlife Habitat Box Journal
Friday, April 22

Saturday, April 23
11 am SaturYay!
Saturday, April 23
3:30 pm Earth Day Wildlife Habitat Box
Sunday, April 24
Sunday, April 24
11 am Sunday Funday
Tuesday, April 26
Tuesday, March 22
Tuesday, April 26
3:30 pm Code It
Tuesday April 26
Tuesday, April 26
Tuesday, April 26
Tuesday, April 26
4 pm Afterschool Adventures: Building with Manga-Tiles
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 27
2 pm Welcome to the Teen Zone: Bullet Journaling
Sparks Library
Wednesday, April 27
Verdi Library
Wednesday, April 27
Wednesday, April 27
4 pm Crafternoon
Wednesday, April 27
Wednesday, April 27
5:30 pm Virtual Reality Tour of the Anne Frank House
Explore the secret annex where Anne Frank and seven others hid from the Nazis during World War II. This
event coincides with the How Did You Survive? Holocaust exhibit
Thursday, April 28
3:30 pm STEAM
Thursday, April 28
Thursday, April 28
Friday, April 29
Join us for arts, crafts, and games in honor of Día: Children’s Day/Book Day!
Friday, April 29
3:30 pm Crafternoon: Make Your Own Flower Pot
Sierra View Library
Friday, April 29
Saturday, April 30
11 pm El Día de los Niños Fiesta
Celebrate our diverse community! Special Story Time, crafts and photo booth. Come dressed as your heritage
or culture and join in the fun!
Saturday, April 30
11 am SaturYay!
Saturday, April 30
Sierra View Library
Join us for a special puppet theatre story time, arts and crafts, and games in honor of Día: Children’s Day/Book
Day!
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To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
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Subject: SS December 2021 Report to LBOT for January 2022 meeting...
Attachments: SS Report to LBOT December 2021.pdf
Jana MacMillan, MLIS

Branch Manager, Spanish Springs | Washoe County Library System
jmacmillan@washoecounty.gov| Office: 775.424.1800
7100A Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89436
To: Director Jeff Scott January 3, 2022
From: SS Manager Jana MacMillan
Spanish Springs Library December statistics for the January LBOT meeting
Meeting Room Usage/Community Space: 27 meetings/events, 350 participants
WCLS groups: 1 event, 7 participants

• Tuesday Book Group: (7)
Public groups: 24 meetings, 334 participants, 7 no shows

• SSCAB (64)
• Shadow Ridge Neighborhood Watch (no show)
• Knitting Learning Group (6)
• Knitting (7)
• Girl Scout Troops 1306 & 491 (50)
• Medicare Information (2)
• KET (no show)
• Northern Nevada Choir (12)
• Northern Nevada Homeschool (no show)
• Spanish Springs Precinct 7416 (18)
• Northern Nevada Homeschool (no show)
• United States Postal Service (12)
• Girl Scout Troop 01274 (9)
• American Sign Language Game Night (1)
• Girl Scout Troop 165 (no show)
• Crochet Connection (14)
• Spanish Springs Key Club and Reed Key Club (13)
• Knitting (8)
• Courtney Rumbaugh (36)
• United States Postal Service (17)
• Newcomers & Neighbors Club of Northern Nevada (no show)
• Simon for Governor (30)
• Risen King Community Church (35)
• Girl Scout Troop 01274 (no show)
Home Owner Associations: 2 meetings, 9 participants

• Pebble Creek POA (6)
• Pioneer Masters Board of Directors (3)
Youth Services & Family Events

• Book Buddies (Dragon Masters series by Tracy West, 28 participants)
• Toddler Time (7 events)
• Maker Christmas (3 events)
• Story Time (4 events)
• Author Kendra Atleework
• NorthStar Chamber Orchestra
• PAWS 2 Read
• Tuesday Book Group
• Lego Robotics Kick Off
• Family Games Day
Library events that are still not happening in December include:

• Film Classics
• Code It, Build it (5 events)
• Movie Matinee
• STEAM
• Mystery Book Club
• VR at the Library (2 events)
Community Programs/Outreach:
• Northern Nevada Early Intervention – UNR (this partnership is still on hiatus due to the
pandemic)
Tours & Class Visits: No tours, 1 visit

• 1 visit (Hungry Valley Librarian), 1 participant
• No tours
Outreach: 3 outreaches, 91 participants, 4 library cards issued

• Hungry Valley Head Start (virtual with 6 participants)
• Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Head Start (virtual with 12 participants)
• Shaw Middle School (73 participants, 4 library cards issued)
Total events/outreaches/tours/visits: 22 events, 375 participants

• Adult events: 2 events, 18 people
• Family Events: 16 events, 265 participants
• Total outreach: 3 events, 91 participants
• Total tours: No events
• Total visits: 1 event, 1 participant
Ongoing Issues:
We continue to await replacement of the towel dispensers in our building which are going bad after 16
years of daily use.
We still have surplus furniture items waiting for resumption of the Inmate Work Crews for removal.
Notes of Interest:
Spanish Springs Library welcomed 4,643 inside and checked out 7,802 with 1,214 cars passing through
our Drive Up.
Our degrading specialty tile in the front entrance of our library was replaced this month—it looks great
[see pictures]!
In December we had four staff involved with the Get to Know Your Library series (Bill, Kris, Lynsy and
Sasha who voiced the script for the Gerlach video). These 4 gave 22.75 hours to this ongoing, system-
wide project this month [see pictures].
Ben Newman led two staff trainings on our new Lego Robotics program that starts in January 2022 [see
pictures].
In December we hosted staff (Ellen, Jayni, Lisa, Angel, May, Robin, Cassandra and Katie) from the
Northwest Library as that branch is being remodeled [see pictures].
10 Book Bundles were checked out this month.
Six of our regular volunteers gave us 48.75 hours of their time and 19 program volunteers gave us 39
hours of their creative energies in December.
Future Plans:
When the pandemic is over, we plan to continue pursuing a coffee bar vending service for Spanish
Springs and three other libraries.
We are still waiting for the State of Nevada vending machine company to bring vending machines back
into our branch.
December 2021 displays.

More December 2021 displays.
Book Buddies, December 2021. Our Christmas fireplace, 12/1/21.

Visiting NW staff, Angel, 12/2/21. SS Community Christmas tree, December 2021.
SSCAB meeting, 12/1/21. Toddler Time, 12/3/21.
Food Bank of Northern Nevada community food drive donations, 12/8/21.

Maker Christmas events, 12/5, 12/12 & 12/19/21.
Ben leads a Lego Robotics training for staff, 12/6/21. Story Time, 12/6/21.
A family enjoying our Mapping Exploration Station, 12/7/21. Kendra Atleework Author Talk, 12/7/21.
Kendra Atleework Author Talk, 12/7/21.

NorthStar Chamber Orchestra, 12/7/21.
Shaw Middle School Outreach with Aurora and Aaron, 12/8/21.

Aaron & Aurora brave the Shaw Middle School lunchroom to talk about D&D and Robotics programs
with interested students, 12/8/21.
Kris was one of four of our staff working on the Get to Know Your Library video series this month. Here
he is piloting our library drone in the Black Rock Desert just outside Gerlach, 12/9/21.
Toddler Time, 12/9/21 and Toddler Time 12/10, 21.

Story Time, 12/13/21.
Ben’s Lego Robotics Kick Off Event with help from First Robotics, 12/14/21.
More of Ben’s Lego Robotics Kick Off Event with help from First Robotics, 12/14/21.
Work begins on removing and replacing our damaged entryway tiles, 12/16/21.
Wow, what a great looking floor! Our flooring is no longer a trip hazard for patrons and staff. Facilities
staff and an outside contractor were able to replace the damaged tiles while the library was closed and
staff was away at Staff Day training, 12/16/21.
Toddler Time, 12/17/21. December’s weather included freezing fog, a.k.a. “pogonip”, 12/20/21.
More pogonip pictures, 12/20/21.

Pogonip, 12/20/21.
Pogonip, 12/20/21.
Who knew? A library turns out to be a great place to read! 12/22/21 Visiting NW staff, May, 12/22/21.
View from our Drive Up area on two different snowy days (12/14 and 12/29).
Snow at Spanish Springs Library, 12/27/21.

Icicles and more snow, 12/29/21.
Last snow of the year at Spanish Springs Library, December 29, 2021.
Subject: January News and Updates
Join Our Team | TMTC 2022 | MLK Day of Service | JNats

Winter Walk Series | JEDAI | December Event Recap | Trails Challenge
Join The Parks Foundation Team

Broaden your horizons by serving as an AmeriCorps member! The Parks Foundation is currently
recruiting for a variety of AmeriCorps positions such as:
Communications Coordinator
Health and Wellness Education Coordinator
Nature Study Area Development Coordinator
Programs and Events Coordinator
Seasonal Outdoor Naturalist Educator
Summer Naturalist Educator
Visitor Center Host/Coordinator
AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
Wetland Restoration Technician
Learn more and apply today by clicking on the button below! Additional positions open
throughout the year, so be sure to check back if the current ones don't interest you.
Apply
Today
Crush Your Resolution with the Trails Challenge
Is your New Year's Resolution to get outside more or be more active? Register for the Truckee
Meadows Trails Challenge! With each registration you support a local non-profit, gain 1 year of
access to exclusive guided hikes in the Reno/Sparks area, and receive a Trails Log so you can
keep track of your wellness goals. Our first hike of the year is coming up fast so don't delay,
start working towards your resolution today by clicking the button below to register.
Register
Today!
MLK Day of Service

Join us for our annual MLK Day BioBlitz and
Wetland Cleanup for the National Day of
Service held on January 17th from 9am-
12pm. This day encourages everyone to join
together for "a day on, not a day off" and to
volunteer in their respective communities.
Our Day of Service will be dedicated to the
Rosewood Nature Study Area where
volunteers will be participating as citizen
scientists by surveying and recording species
(BioBlitzing) and picking up harmful debris
and trash from the wetland. Click the button
below to learn more and sign up.
Sign Up
New Year, New JNats!
Happy New Year, Junior Naturalists! It's
finally time to sign up for our 2022 program.
Our first program of the year is "How to be a
Naturalist" at Idlewild Park, join us for an in-
person event there on January 15th from
10am-1pm. We'll have fun hands on activities
for you to enjoy! Junior Naturalists (JNats) is
a free hybrid virtual/in-person program
aimed at children ages 8-12. Learn more and
sign up by clicking the button below. We're
excited to see all the new and returning
faces this year!
JNats
Winter Walk Series
It's back for 2022! Our Winter Hike Series is
now the Winter Walk Series, but everything
you loved about this 3-part series from last
year is returning. Join us for the first walk
on Saturday, January 8th at Idlewild Park
from 9am-12pm. Free hot drinks and snacks
will be provided courtesy of Doughboys
Donuts as you enjoy a wintry walk around
Idlewild at your own self-guided pace. See
info about all 3 walks by clicking the button
below. We can't wait to see you there!
Learn More
JEDAI in 2022
The Parks Foundation's New Years Resolution
for 2022 is to recommit ourselves to JEDAI
(Justice, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, and
Inclusion) in our parks and open spaces. We
believe that everyone should be able to feel
safe in and enjoy the outdoors and will do
our part to make sure that is possible
through our actions as an organization. Join
us in the fight to promote JEDAI in outdoor
recreation and environmental fields as we
highlight JEDAI topics in the coming weeks
and throughout the year.
December Recap: Thank You's and Frozewood
December was a month about gratitude for us at the Parks Foundation. We want to give one last
round of thanks to all of our partners, sponsors, and granters over the past year. We also want
to thank everyone who donated during our Support Your Parks campaign. We raised over $9000
during the last 2 months! As both a non-profit organization and fellow park lovers, it means
more than we can put into words that you want to support our mission, projects, and programs.
Thank you!
December also brought some interesting weather patterns to the area. The heavy fog and
pogonip later in the month descended upon Rosewood Nature Study Area and turned it into a
winter wonderland that we dubbed "Frozewood"! You can see some of the other Frozewood pics
in our recent social media posts, and remember that the Nature Study Area trails are open 8am-
4pm Monday-Saturday if you'd like to stop by and check it out for yourself!
Lastly, we had a trio of great blogs come through before the holidays. Check out "Loving Our
Parks to Death" by our Executive Director Heidi Anderson, "Environmental Reads For Cozy Nights"
by the Student Stewards Program Team, and "Making Skiing More Accessible" by Julie Johnson.
Shout out to all of our blog readers too, we already have more fun and interesting topics in the
works that we hope you look forward to reading as we write our way through 2022!
Trails Challenge: Registration is Open!

This month's Trails Challenge hike will be
about environmental and social justice at
Rosewood Nature Study Area on January
15th. Make sure to reserve your spot soon or
you might miss out! If you're unable to join
us on the guided hike, you can still explore
the trail on your own and record it in your
Trails Log. Let's kick off 2022's Trails
Challenge hikes right!
If you don't want to miss out on these longer
guided hikes, register for the Truckee
Meadows Trails Challenge today. If you
joined last Fall/Winter, remember to re-up
your registration for 2022 ASAP!
Register Today!
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To: Library - Leadership Team [Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Fw: City of Reno limiting in-person meetings due to rising COVID-19 cases
Interesting. . . . not sure how many of you receive these notices but wanted to
share. I'm anticipating that this may reduce the number of NAB meetings hosted
at our (NV) site in the near future.
Best,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen
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<webmaster@reno.gov>
To: Bowen, Jonnica L. <JBowen@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: City of Reno limiting in-person meetings due to rising COVID-19 cases
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Reno Connect | Community Meetings

Connecting Citizens to our Community
City of Reno limiting in-person meetings due to
rising COVID-19 cases
Community meeting on Neon Line District scheduled for January 10 will be
virtual only
Based on the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the community, the City of Reno is limiting in-
person meetings to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Starting this week, the City is
transitioning to hosting public meetings in a virtual environment whenever possible. Per the
CDC, you are more likely to be exposed to COVID-19 when you attend indoor events.
Reno City Council and Planning Commission meetings will still be in a hybrid format, allowing
for in-person public comment. However, the majority of the City’s boards and commissions will
be meeting virtually on a temporary basis. Public comment will still be available for all virtual
meetings. The City of Reno will ensure all public meeting agendas clearly identify a virtual link
and directions on how to participate.
COVID-19 numbers in Washoe County and statewide increased significantly this past week in
terms of daily new cases:
• The Washoe County Health District reported 410 new cases on Friday, which
was the most new cases reported in a single day since January 7, 2021.
• The 7-day moving average has increased to 244.1 cases per day since
December 26, when that number was at 97.4 (a 150 percent increase).
• The results of the University of Nevada, Reno’s most recent Truckee Meadows
wastewater testing also showed a significant increase in occurrence of COVID-
19, with Omicron being the predominant COVID-19 variant in Washoe County.
City of Reno facilities will remain open for business during their normal hours of operation,
including Reno City Hall and Parks and Recreation programs. The State has continued mask
requirements in indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, in Washoe County and other
counties listed as high or substantial transmission risk by the CDC.
Reno City Council meetings

Reno City Council meetings will still allow attendees to make public comment in person, but
those who can participate virtually are encouraged to do so at this time.
Those wishing to submit public comment virtually have several options:

• Submit an online public comment form found at Reno.Gov/PublicComment.
• Provide public comment via Zoom. People will need to register in advance using
the Zoom link on the agenda prior to the meeting.
• Send an email to publiccomment@reno.gov.
• Leave a voicemail at 775-393-4499.
Community meeting on Neon Line District will be virtual only

Related to the City’s decision to limit in-person meetings to reduce the risk of exposure to
COVID-19, the upcoming community meeting on the Neon Line District will now be virtual only.
This meeting, which will be held on Monday, January 10, 2022 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., was
originally set up as a hybrid meeting, meaning the public would be able to attend either in-
person or virtually. However, the meeting will now be held virtually only. Residents can register
to participate virtually by Zoom.
The project is a mixed-use entertainment area in the western portion of downtown Reno, which
the developer is calling Reno’s Neon Line District. The City is hosting this community meeting
to discuss the Neon Line District project, the associated development agreement, and the
downtown land development process in general.
A significant portion of the meeting will be devoted to questions and answers. All virtual
attendees will have an equal opportunity to participate. Additionally, we are accepting questions
prior to this meeting so that we may be able to incorporate much of the concerns in our opening
presentations.
The community meeting on the Neon Line District will also be broadcast on the City of Reno
YouTube page.
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Subject: December Branch Report Attached for South Valleys Library
Attachments: SO Branch Report December 2021.pdf
Hi Jeff,
It was a festive month!
Julie Ullman
Managing Librarian | South Valleys Library | Washoe County Library System
jlullman@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.851-5190
15650 A Wedge Parkway, Reno, NV 89511
December 2021 Monthly Report for South Valleys Library
Patron & Community Connections
Krystina: “A young boy was looking everywhere for some Junie B Jones books. I was at Customer Service, but I could hear
them searching and Grace came over to look in the back (re-shelving area) with no luck. She told them there were none
in the back and they had only managed to find 1 book. About 3 minutes later a woman and her daughter came in and
asked if we took donations. When I took them I noticed there were 26 Junie B Jones books making up most of the stack.
What are the odds? So, I let them know and they bought the whole stack. The boy was ecstatic and was jumping up and
down the whole time. It was such a perfect coincidence.”
Terri: "Eavesdropping is a GOOD thing, while in the YPL, I heard a mom say to her young son: ‘Let's go to the race car
section’ Of course, there is no such section, but I told the mom if she would like, I could help her find some picture books
on race cars. She eagerly agreed, and I found several good ones checked in, whose covers are below. It was so fun to
share in their enthusiasm, and to watch them leave with a variety of books on the topic they had in mind when they
walked in.
Nathanie: “I have chatted with many Brown Elementary students in the YPL who are using their new library cards that
they got from the recent South Valleys outreach. So fun to see some of my kiddos.” (Nathanie was the librarian at Brown
Elementary before joining the South Valleys staff)
Christine: “When I was at YPL, I talked to a dad and his toddler son. The family was in town visiting relatives for the
holiday, but he said he grew up here and was familiar with the area. He and his son wanted to get out of the house for a
bit, so they came to the library. He commented on how nice our branch is and how much he enjoys libraries because of
the great people, like the librarians, who hang out in libraries. I told him about our storytimes and other holiday events,
and he said they would be back to attend some-and they did!”
Lysa: “A family came in that was in town for the holidays. They just popped in to check us out, but ended up staying for
Crafternoon. They didn't think they'd be able to do much because they don't have library cards, but were really impressed
with all that they could do. They made buttons, played on the computers, did the craft, worked on the puzzle, colored
some coloring pages and said they'd be back for storytime tomorrow.
Library Events
Nevada Humanities "Nevada Reads in your Library"
Kendra Atleework, author of the memoir Miracle Country, was here to discuss her book and
participate in a Q&A. Jen: “34 patrons attended our first in-person author event since pre-
pandemic times. This was also our first hybrid in-person/virtual program. John Andrews and
Tim Prentiss filmed the event live then edited the footage to post on our website and YouTube
channel.”
Paws 2 Read
Terri captured this sweet photo of Buster, Koda was a very attentive listener!
who was resplendent in his holiday gear. And we had a total of 18 readers this month
He was also featured in WCLS’ instagram feed.
Gingerbread Houses
Tyna: “On December 15th, South Valleys hosted two Gingerbread House sessions with a grand total of 56 gingerbread
architects in attendance. We had extra seats available allowing us to accommodate a few drop-in builders. Sweetness
was in the air and creativity was abound. We saw many new gingerbread house features like rooftop windows, cinnamon
bear gargoyles, and snow landscaped yards. It was a genuine jolly good time enjoyed by all. Many thanks to SO staff for
preparing the kits for the program. Many participants appreciated the opportunity to pack up and finish the projects at
home. Others liked having the opportunity to take and make the kit at home. An additional super thanks to Chris and
Krystina for doing a fantastic job of facilitating the festive fun!”
Northstar Chamber Players
Eric: “The South Valleys Library played host to a rousing Christmas-themed concert by The Northstar Chamber Players.
We had six registered attendees, but approximately 15 patrons wandered over when they heard the beautiful music
floating through the library.
Their repertoire was diverse, ranging from 17th-century Baroque period hymns and carols, selections from the
Nutcracker ballet to the iconic Leroy Anderson composition “Sleigh Ride,” complete with enthusiastic audience
participation.
In addition to their varied musical program, each member of the ensemble gave a brief demonstration of their respective
instruments. Performing in front of South Valleys’ Christmas tree and beautiful picture windows, the Northstar players
put all in attendance into a festive holiday mood.”
Crafternoons
We began offering weekly Craft events in December. Lysa, Krystina and Christine hosted these events and their fun
crafts included: Fork Painted Polar Bear Craft, Felt Melted Snowman Decoration, Gnome Pinecone and Cottonball
Snowman. A total of 50 patrons attended the four sessions in December.
Christine: “At the Crafternoon I hosted last week, a mom mentioned how much fun she and her kids had doing the craft
and how happy she was that we are doing events again.”
Tech Café
We also began offering Tech Café again in December. 3 patrons were able to get their tech questions answered by
library staff.
Story Times & Toddler Times

Attendance is still building. With two sessions of Story Time and Toddler Time every week in December, along with some
iffy weather, we have seen a total of 54 attendees for Story Time, and 88 attendees for Toddler Time.
Meeting Room Users
Reno Tahoe Modern Quilters Guild
Barnes Scrapbooking Club
High Sierra Lacrosse
World Wide Group (WWG)—(reserved 6 times-had 2 no shows)
Medicare 101 Seminar
Boy Scouts Troop 10
Tax-Aide Orientation
Sage Weavers
Wit's End Comedy Poetry Song
Business Development Training
Steamboat HOA
Branch & Staff Happenings:

• Krystina got to assist and lead her first Toddler Times this month
• Jen marched in the Sparks Hometown Christmas Parade
• On Tuesday, December 7, Jen was the very first guest on the county's new podcast "Washoe Life." She gave
some holiday book suggestions and talked about events, programs, and resources. Jen was a last-minute
substitute due to a staff illness and hit it out-of-the-park with little prep time
• Krystina and Christine both passed their 6-month probation in December!
Staff Trainings
• Staff Day
Readers Advisory Using Aspen (Jeannie)
Why Don't You Have That Ebook: Trends in Downloadable Resources Collection Development (Christine, Jeannie,
Eric, Terri, Nathanie)
Safe Place + Fire Station Video (Krystina, Lysa, Terri)
Quad Tote Bags (Krystina, Christine, Lysa)
• NV Museum of Art Virtual Educator Evening: An Open Dialogue on Critical Race Theory and Inclusivity (Tyna, Jen)
• Washoe County Harassment and Discrimination Policy (Lysa)
• Roland Vinyl Cutter and Cut studio training videos in prep for upcoming Quad days (Lysa)
Webinars:
Director’s Update and Staff Accomplishments with WCLS Library Director Jeff Scott (all staff)
Harper Collins Children's Books Winter 2022 Book Preview (Lysa)
Iconic Places and Characters by LBYR Extra Credit (Lysa)
Celebrating Diverse Titles with Book Connections Resources (Toni)
NCompass Live: Summer Reading Program 2022 (Lysa)
Library Aware (Nathanie)
Using Lists in Aspen w/John and Jen (Nathanie, Toni)
New employee orientation (Nathanie)
Booklist Youth Fiction and Nonfiction Announcements (Nathanie)
The Quad
Lysa and Denise each spent a few hours in the Quad in December, getting prepared for the Staff Day Quad sessions.
They cut multiple vinyl images for staff to use in making a tote bag. Lysa also assisted at the 2nd session, cutting
additional Yoda stickers for library staff. Lysa and Denise will working in the Quad on January 5th to kick-off a new Quad
season.
As our branch’s new Maker Services Team rep, Lysa will be working in The Quad regularly on most 1st Wednesdays.
Facilities
• Broken paper towel dispenser in women’s restroom replaced
• Linoleum floors in the meeting room, the staff break room, and the YPL entrance were all stripped and waxed
• HVAC in meeting rooms is not working properly on the Diamond side, blowing in cold air instead of warm air due
to the thermostat not properly sensing the temperature of the room. Parts will need to be replaced.
• Mike Pristow and Max re-programmed the control panel in the Courtside meeting room
• Heavy snowfall delayed the opening time to Noon on December 27
Of Note
Staff from NW working multiple days at South Valleys. It was great to have the help of Carla, Angel, Sam, Sue, and Meg
during the holidays.
On December 29, we welcomed Jacqueline and Claire from Sparks who will be with us each week until the remodeling
project is completed at their branch.
Upcoming
Weekly STEAM events begin again in January
Time Out Tuesdays begin again in March, with fun and relaxing weekly events for adults.
2021 Staff Holiday Photo

Staff Desk Decorations
Enjoy a short video of snow falling as taken through our Winter Wonderland windows:
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Winter Wonderland
Displays
Teen Zone Bulletin Board (Krystina)
Snow! (Christine) Ballet (Christine)

From: Emily Lee [growingup.renotahoe@gmail.com] on behalf of Emily Lee
<growingup.renotahoe@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Be Part Of Our Calendar of Events!
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for meeting with me!
To recap, I would love to include a small book recommendation section sponsored by the
Washoe County Library System. This would probably be a half page section with the WCL logo
at the top as well as the name of the librarian (or whomever is making the recommendations) and
their employee title. The section would include 3 new children's books hitting shelves either
Spring 2022 or that was just recently released in the past few months. A photo of the cover of the
book as well as a brief summary of the story, author, title, and (if it makes sense) which library it
can be found at.
As for the deadline, in a perfect world I would love to have this by EOD Friday (01/07), if
possible.
publication (MakerSpace, Lego Robotics, Dungeons & Dragons, etc.).
Thank you so much!
Emily
775-686-9033
On Thu, Dec 9, 2021 at 10:23 AM Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Here are some quick dates. This is our Storytime, Paws2Read, and Tutoring in the library. They
all have recurring times, dates and location every week.
Free tutoring at the library! See what we've got to offer...
The Reno Alliance for Free Tutoring is
a volunteer student-led tutoring
organization committed to helping
students in grades 1-12. Academically
advanced high school and college aged
RAFT mentors provide free,
personalized tutoring and homework

help! Visit RAFT's website to find a
tutor, or visit a participating library
during tutoring hours.
Downtown Reno
Wednesdays,
3:30–6 pm (last session at 5:30)
North Valleys
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
3:30–6 pm (last session at 5:30)
renoallianceforfreetutoring.org
Sierra View
Tuesdays, 3:30–6 pm
(last session at 5:30)
Thursdays, 3:30–7 pm
(last session at 6:30)
Storytime
(Feb., Mar., Apr.)

Library programming is subject to change. For more information please check with your local
library or visit us at washoecountylibrary.us/events.
Paws2Read
Paws 2 Read is a reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love.
Friendly dogs lend a
loving, non-judgmental ear to beginning readers. After reading to a gentle dog, children receive
a free book.

Here are our library locations:
Monday-Friday: 10 am-6 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10 am-2 pm
301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89501 – 775.327.8300
Duncan/Traner Community Library (Joint Use Facility with Duncan Traner Elementary)
Monday-Tuesday: 3-6 pm
Wednesday: 2:30-6 pm
Friday: 3-6 pm
1650 Carville Drive, Reno, NV 89512 – 775.333.5134
Gerlach Community Library
Wednesday: 5-7 pm
555 East Sunset Boulevard, Gerlach, NV 89412 – 775.557.2326
Monday: 10 am-6 pm
Tuesday: 10 am-7 pm
Wednesday-Friday: 10 am-6 pm
845 Alder Avenue, Incline Village, NV 89451 – 775.832.4130
Monday-Tuesday: 10 am-6 pm
Wednesday: 10 am-7 pm
Thursday-Friday: 10 am-6 pm
Saturday: 10 am-4 pm
1075 North Hills Boulevard, Suite 340, Reno, NV 89506 – 775.972.0281
FAX: 775.971.3046
Northwest Reno Library (Closed through February for Renovations)
2325 Robb Drive, Reno, NV 89523 – 775.787.4100
Senior Center Library
Monday-Friday: 9 am-1 pm
1155 East Ninth Street, Building E, Reno, NV 89512 – 775.328.2586
Sierra View Library
Monday-Wednesday: 10 am-6 pm
Thursday: 10 am-7 pm
Friday: 10 am-6 pm
Saturday: 10 am-4 pm
4001 South Virginia Street (inside Reno Town Mall), Reno, NV 89502 – 775.827.3232
15650-A Wedge Parkway, Reno, NV 89511 – 775.851.5190

Monday: 10 am-6 pm
Tuesday: 10 am-7 pm
Wednesday-Friday: 10 am-6 pm
Sunday: 10 am-5 pm
7100-A Pyramid Highway, Sparks, NV 89436 – 775.424.1800
Sparks Library (will be closed December through March for Renovations)
Monday-Wednesday: 10 am-6 pm
Thursday: 10 am-7 pm
Friday: 10 am-6 pm
1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV 89431 – 775.352.3200
Verdi Community Library & Nature Center
Tuesday: 3-6 pm
Wednesday: 2:30-6 pm
Friday: 3-6 pm
270 Bridge Street, Verdi, NV 89439 – 775.345.8104
Jeff Scott

Sent: Thursday, December 9, 2021 10:07 AM
That's ok! It would be super helpful for us! If it is an event that happens the same day every
week, just note that and no need to list it multiple times (for example if there is a Baby Reading
Time every Wednesday at 1:00, just note that it happens weekly same day, time and location).
We will have an "ongoing events" type section for those events that happen weekly or even
daily. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Yes, I can create a list for you. It will be a very long list through…
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Hi Jeff,
Thank you so much for these links! This is very helpful. We have a limited team at the moment
and most of our contributor's are hard at work writing and creating content, and we have some
major print deadlines looming ... would it be possible to get a list of only the events happening
February thru end of April in a list format just emailed to us? If not, I understand and we can
do the digging and legwork. But, if you have a list somewhere already and handy that you can
send over to us, that would be most helpful! Let me know. Thanks for your help! We love your
libraries and really want to showcase your events especially with Read Across America
happening in March! -Emily
Thank you for reaching out. We have a ton of events happening at the library.
We have a calendar of events online:
https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/ (This shows December, but also shows events through

June 2022)
And we have a season Explorer Brochure:
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/_files/pdf/explorer2.pdf (We have this published

through February 2022)
Let me know if you need this formatted so that you can include our events.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Subject: Be Part Of Our Calendar of Events!
Hello!
My name is Emily, and I am the founder and editor-in-chief of Growing Up Reno-Tahoe

magazine, a quarterly publication focused on providing information and resources to families
in the Reno-Tahoe region. Our inaugural issue hits stands this Spring 2022 and will be
distributed throughout the Reno-Tahoe area!
We would love to include any events you are hosting in our GIANT Spring Calendar of
Events. We do NOT charge an ad rate to be included in our Calendar of Events.
What events do you have happening in the Reno-Tahoe region during the months of
February, March and April that we can include in our Spring issue Calendar of Events?
Please respond via email with a list of your events (date, time, location, age appropriateness,
family-friendly, etc.) by DECEMBER 17TH to be included in our printed Spring Calendar of
Events!
Please give us a call if you have any questions! Thank you so much!
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
--
Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
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Emily Lee
Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
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Editor-In-Chief
775-686-9033
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