Washoe County Library, serving an area of 340,000 residents, has a collection of 750,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 31,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 23,000 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 140 employees, of whom 11 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises13 branch libraries, plus one bookmobile. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $1,200,000. Patrons make 1,380,000 visits annually, and check out materials 2,100,000 times. Thirty-eight percent of all check-outs are children's materials.
Location:
P.O. Box 2151, Reno Nevada 89520
Telephone
775-327-8364
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Carson City) Carson City Library
(Virginia City) Storey County Public Library
(Reno) Washoe County Library
(Reno) Washoe County Library
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02/21 Coming to The Reno area
Arden Fair Sacramento CA March30-April18 Open the doors to Arden Fair and step inside. Here you'll find contemporary fashions, jewelry, accessories and brand name merchandise at over 165 specialty stores, plus Nordstrom's, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney. Arden Fair also has a number of terrific restaurants, everything from fast food to fine dining. And it's completely enclosed, so it's always a comfortable 70 degrees inside no matter what it's like outside.
California Exposition & State Fair Sacramento CA June12-28 The Cal Expo is the site of the California State Fair. All year Satellite Wagering, Waterworld USA, Paradise Island Fun Center and an RV Park are just a few of the features of the Cal Expo.The first State Fair was held in 1854 in San Francisco at the old Music Hall. The fair offered premiums (prizes) for its competitions and included such agricultural exhibits such as 2-inch-long peanuts, 72-pound beets and a 10-pound carrot that was longer than 3 feet. Horseracing was part of that first fair and has continued to be a part of the fair ever since.
The Rio Vista Bass Derby Festival Rio Vista CA October11-13 Rio Vista is proud to host the oldest fishing derby on the West Coast. The festival is a three-day derby for bass, catfish and sturgeon. The festival also boasts music, food and fun for fishermen and non-fishing children and adults as well. The events include a carnival, live music and dancing, classic car show, a pancake breakfast, parade and BBQ. A large fireworks display is also featured on Saturday night.
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