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From: Northern Nevada International Center [cblack@unr.
edu] on behalf of Northern Nevada

International Center <cblack@unr.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:59 PM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: One Community
May 2022
Refugee Resettlement Newsletter
100 MILLION
Per UNHCR, the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide has surpassed
100 million for the first time, Diane Taylor reports for The Guardian. "One
hundred million is a stark figure — sobering and alarming in equal measure,"
said UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi. "This must serve as a
wake-up call to resolve and prevent destructive conflicts, end persecution and
address the underlying causes that force innocent people to flee their homes."
Syrians, Venezuelans, and Afghans accounted for the world’s largest refugee
populations, while Turkey, Colombia, and Uganda accounted for the top three
host countries.
On June 18, NNIC will be hosting
a celebration in honor of World
Refugee Day (annually
recognized June 20) at Miguel
Ribera park. Come eat delicious
local food, play fun games, win
prizes, and enjoy multicultural
music that both honors some of
the culture our recently relocated
refugee neighbors have lost while
also introducing them (and us!)
to the wonderful people of
northern Nevada.
Join the Celebration!
Click HERE to RSVP on Facebook
Sponsored by
Community Partners:
We are excited and grateful for our new partnership
with the Katie Grace Foundation! Connected by our
amazing Donations Coordinator, Leah MacArt, NNIC
has formed a relationship with this phenomenal
mutual aid organization. The Katie Grace Foundation,
founded and led by Kimberly Weingartner, was
established in honor of Kimberly's daughter Katie,
who tragically passed away at just 15 years old. The
foundation honors Katie's kindness and selflessness.
"The Katie Grace Foundation will embrace the

unconditional love for others that Katie taught
us. We will use the Foundation to continue acts
of kindness and charity in our community."
The Katie Grace Foundation regularly donates brand

new, high quality items to our refugee clients,
and has helped NNIC as we expand into our second
office location!
Thank you Kimberly and everyone at the Katie

Grace Foundation!
Last month we garnered a new community partner, Icecycle Creamery on
Lakeside. They have gifted the R&P Department 40 individual cones per
month for use by our Case Managers and Case Aides with their families. This
is a very sweet treat, indeed!
Click to visit the
Icecycle Creamery
website!
Volunteer Spotlight
Last month, the amazing and always

generous Sparks Kiwanis Club gifted two
of our newest refugee families with one
adult commuter bike for a dad to ride to
work, and six children's bikes!
Our volunteer, Brandon Denney, who

attends UNR and also works at a bike
shop here in town, helped us to pick out,
pick up, and deliver the bikes.
You haven't seen a smile until you've

seen a kid get a bike from a guy as cool
as Brandon!
R&P Donation Needs
We are currently halting donations
until we secure more housing! For more information, please contact Leah
MacArt at lmacart@nnic.org or Amanda Mundt at amundt@nnic.org
If you know of any housing opportunities or landlords that would be open to

working with refugees, please share their information with
Gladys Wilson at gwilson@nnic.org
Opportunities
NNIC is currently hiring for multiple positions:
• Refugee Case Manager

Case managers will administer and coordinate wrap-around services for
eligible clients for medical, health, employment, education and other social
services as required by federal law with the goal of obtaining client self-
sufficiency. Under the direction of the associate director of refugee
resettlement, the case manager leads a resettlement team to seek housing for
newly arriving refugees, assist with core services during the initial 90-day
arrival period, provide transportation to clients, communicate effectively with
partners in surrounding areas up to a 100-mile radius for additional
resettlement services, effectively represents NNIC with federal, state and local
agencies, as well as non-profit partners. This position will also document all
expenditures, assist the financial team with posting financial transactions,
ensure that case files comply with federal regulations, attend trainings and
contractual meetings, supervise case aides and other positions, attend staff
meetings and other duties as assigned.
• Refugee Youth Advocate

This position will lead the implementation of the Refugee Youth Mentor
Program, maintain knowledge of vulnerable youth advocacy for state and
federal regulations regarding protection of youth, implement successful
orientations and training, ensure program is compliant with guidelines, and
report any deviations. This position will identify children in need of basic
success services, establish group projects that assist youth, communicate and
document any interactions, identify and resolve any problems, liaise with
family to ensure success with children. This position will also establish new and
foster relationships with partners in the WCSD and community, recruit and
seek volunteers, create marketing materials, attend public events, match
volunteers with mentees, coordinate special projects, and other duties as
assigned.
We would love for you to apply! Please submit your application soon, we hope
to fill these positions as soon as possible. Click the position title to view the job
posting and apply.
Additionally, we are still looking for drivers! Click the flyer below for
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From: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Weinert, Beate
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To: Willrich, Erick S [ewillrich@washoecounty.gov]; Garcia, Melisa
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CC: Cummings, Tami [TCummings@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff
[jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Garcia, Melisa [MGarcia@washoecounty.gov]; Jaeck, Sarah
[SJaeck@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie
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Subject: Different County leadership for Arboretum ST in July Re: Library
Hello Erick!
Thanks for letting us know. Once you've identified who will partake, please let us
know so we can arrange book choices, etc.
With Much Gratitude,

Beate
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
bweinert@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8361
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
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Subject: Library
Good afternoon,
Manager Brown will not be able to attend the July event in conjunction with the Parks and Open
spaces team. I will ask Kate Thomas, Dave Solaro is also out of town the same time.
Sincerely,
Erick Willrich
Assistant to the County Manager | Washoe County
ewillrich@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.203.8755
1001 E. Ninth St., Bldg. A, Reno, NV 89512
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Subject: Libraries Pilot VR Programs for Teen Mental Health, Top Documentaries, Banned Books See Jump in Sales
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Three Libraries Work with Teens to Pilot VR Program for Mental

Health
By Matt Enis
The Seattle Public Library; District of Columbia Public Library; and Fayette Public
Library, Museum & Archives, La Grange, TX, in partnership with the University of
Washington, have launched VRtality.org, a website that provides libraries and other
institutions with a roadmap for co-designing virtual reality (VR) apps to support the
mental health of teens.
Top Docs: Inspiring A Song for Cesar, Julia, and More

By Joshua Blevins Peck
LJ’s documentary film reviewer picks four intriguing works, now available on DVD/Blu-
ray.
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Banned Books—Gender Queer, Maus, Antiracist Baby—See Jump
in Sales
By Kathy Ishizuka
The effort to ban books in schools and libraries has made headlines, resulting in a big
boost in sales of the most contentious titles.
Top Film Picks on DVD/Blu-ray: Suspenseful Set Twisting the

Knife, France, and More
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LJ's film columnist picks the month's top indie and foreign films, now available on DVD
and Blu-ray.
"Co-design is such a great tool to use, because it empowers them

and validates their opinions and processes. [Participants can
ask] ‘Why don’t we try to do it this way?’ I don’t think they
necessarily get that in school.."
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Masala, Belle, and More
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Ten new and classic films and TV shows now available on DVD and Blu-ray.
The Royal Danish Library: Supporting and Streamlining

Services at a Uniquely Complex National Library
Alma and Primo help Denmark’s largest library consolidate resource
management for five key universities, support a network of academic institutions,
centralize interlibrary loan for public libraries, and preserve the nation’s heritage
for all.
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Writing | Book Pulse
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Joanna Chiu wins the 2022 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing for China
Unbound: A New World Disorder. At the top of the best selling lists are In the Blood by
Jack Carr, This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub, The Office BFFs: Tales of The
Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey,
and Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf’s Most Colorful Superstar by Alan
Shipnuck.
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By Kate Merlene
The British Book Awards are announced with Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason, Small
Pleasures by Clare Chambers, The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney and Ian
Rankin, and Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson winning top fiction honors. You
Are a Champion by Marcus Rashford and Carl Anka wins best overall book of the
year. The 2022 Xingyun Awards finalists are announced along with the 2022 Kurd
Laßwitz Preis winners.
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From: For Kids Foundation [annie@forkidsfoundation.org] on behalf of For Kids Foundation
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Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 11:32 AM
Subject: Reminder: Golf Tournament a Success!
Volume 03 | May 27, 2022
Providing or aligning resources so every child can thrive.
Visit our Website

May 13, 2022, Golf Tournament Recap
Golfers Teed Off to Raise $35,000
for Northern Nevada’s Most Vulnerable Children
For Kids Foundation welcomed 145 teams to a beautiful spring morning on lucky Friday
th
the 13th of May 2022 at Red Hawk Golf and Resort in Sparks for the 6 Annual For Kids
Foundation Charity Golf Event!
Special recognition goes to our Title Sponsor Jensen Electric Company, a second-
generation, family-owned, full-service, commercial/industrial Electrical Contractor
proudly serving Northern Nevada since 1968.
We also thank these amazing businesses who sponsored our event:
Aflac – Golf Cart Sponsor
Aguirre Riley PC – Hole Sponsor
Bay Equity – Putting Green Sponsor
Branding by Beth – Swag Bags
CoAuto – Hole Sponsor
CriticalArc – Hole Sponsor
DEI Engineers – Putting Green Sponsor
Distillery Dog Treats – Swag Sponsor
FASTSIGNS – Hole Sponsor
Fit Learning Center – Hole Sponsor
Fly High Trampoline – Gift Cards
Foundry – Longest Drive Sponsor
Front Office Staff – Putting Green Contest (chance to win $5,000!)
Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc. – Breakfast Sponsor
Granite Construction – Closest to the Pin Sponsor
Growing Up Reno Tahoe – Swag Sponsor
Half-A-Dime Mortgage – Hole Sponsor
In-N-Out Burger – Gift Cards and Merch
Johnson Law – Putting Sponsor
LaurieJo Pettyjohn/Lakeridge Lifestyles – In-Kind Advertising Sponsor
Legendary Smiles – Hole Sponsor
Logic Commercial Real Estate – Putting Sponsor
My Kids Smile – Hole Sponsor
Newfront – Longest Drive Sponsor
New Light Therapy – Cash Sponsor
Newtron Group – Lunch Sponsor
NexTitle – Hole Sponsor
NexTitle Nevada – ID, WA, HI, OR, NV – Hole Sponsor
Northern Nevada Homes, LLC – Hole Sponsor
NV RV Rentals – Hole Sponsor
OCG Creative – Event Videographer
Premium Lawn and Landscapes – Putting Green Sponsor
PrimeLending (The Lotito Group) – Putting Green Sponsor
Placer Electric Inc – Hole Sponsor
Rick’s AEC REPROGraphics – Hole Sponsor
Rosendin – Hole Sponsor
Smart & Final Charitable Foundation – Cash Sponsor
Stewart Title – Hole Sponsor
The Loving Cup – Hole Sponsor
Tilton’s Therapy – Hole Sponsor
United Rentals Sparks – Breakfast Sponsor
United Rentals Sparks – Putting Green Sponsor
Photos from the day will be posted on our website, and a video of our golfers shot by
OCG Creative will also be posted on our website as soon as it becomes available.
The fun guys from Launching Fore Charity helped raise $860 with their cool ball-
launching device.
First Place Tournament Winners

Matt Smith, Mark Tatro, Clark Pietromonaco, and Josh Tamietti shared a prize package
worth $2,436 (four $100 Visa Gift Cards, four Reno Aces in-field tickets, a $500 Total
Wine wine-tasting party for 20, bragging rights, and the coveted For Kids Foundation
Golf Trophy).
50/50 Raffle Winner

This year, a 50/50 raffle generated a total of $4,000, with $2,000 going to lucky lady
winner Jessica Ligon!
All these amazing people helped us net $35,000 to fund the urgent, unmet needs of our
community’s most vulnerable kiddos. Ah-mazing!
Big thank you goes to Cesar Quintanilla, Board Chair; Kyle Robertson, Board Member and
Golf Committee Chair; the entire For Kids Foundation Board of Directors (Rena Zatica,
Lindsey York, Tayona Tate, Mike Norman, Megan Evans, Michelle Harrington, Fabby
Franco, Janell Garcia, Mat Anderson, and Allie Berkowitz); and our volunteers for all the
hours and hard work it took to bring such a fun event to our community.
Helping Kids in Need in 2022

So far this year, we have received 137 applications for
assistance (up 28% from the prior year to date),
requesting more than $347,000 in urgently needed
products and services for Northern Nevada children.
We continue to interview every family to ascertain the

need, research alternative funding sources, ask service
providers for discounts, and review every application
with our entire Board of Directors.
Thanks to generous donors, grantors, and our 6th

Annual Golf Tournament proceeds, we have been able
to pay out $98,000 in Program Awards year to date (up
52% from the prior year to date). Currently, our top
three Program Awards categories are:
#1 Medical - $26,000
#2 Educational - $23,000
#3 Psychological $15,000
If you feel compelled to help, visit our website to make
a secure online donation today! Your gift will change
the life of a child right here in Northern Nevada.
DONATE HERE
GratisGives Annual Celebration, May 19, 2022,
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno
What a night of celebration,
surprises, emotions, and a show of community support!
GratisGives held their annual Check Presentation Celebration at the Atlantis in Reno on
Thursday, May 19, 2022. The event included an open bar and sit-down dinner.
For Kids Foundation received a check for $7,307, a result of 38 local businesses
participating in the program and passing their merchant processing savings on to support
our nonprofit organization. We thank these businesses which support us through the
GratisGives program:
Battle Born Auto Electronics and Tinting

Brite Glass
Builders Association Charity
Builders Association of Northern Nevada
ChiroFIT
Crown Collision Center
CSG Direct, Inc.
DSX Voice
FIT Learning (Sierra Learning Lab)
FIT Learning Consulting and FIT Learning
Front Office Staff
Global Goods Shop
Glory Cloud Coffee Roasters
Jon Kulesa, DDS
Kiddo Wellness
Maslow Creative
Mega Flyer Direct
Nevada Blue Carson City
Nevada Blue Ltd
Northern Nevada Women’s Health
OCG Creative
Omni Chiropractic
Ponderosa Pediatrics
Press Start
Relentless Fulfillment
Rise Creative Consulting
Sage International, Inc.
Salon Glow
Sierra Nevada Surgical Associates
Sierra Sid’s
Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group
Silver and Blue Outfitters
Simco Imported Shoes
Sunshine Service Brake and Alignment
The Traveling Photo Booth
TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Reno
Upstate Nevada
Well Beyond Dental
We won the award for Nonprofit of the Year, and Mike Norman (For Kids Foundation
Board Member) won the Board Member of the Year Award. Said Mike, "It was very
humbling to be recognized at the Gratis event Thursday evening. I share this recognition
with all FKF Board members past and present. . . . I know Kirk and his staff genuinely
appreciate FKF and our mission."
Way to go, For Kids Foundation Team!
Christmas in July
THE WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!
COME ONE COME ALL!!!
The WCSO, in partnership with the WC Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association and
AT&T Pioneers, is excited to host the 2022 Christmas in July - Back-to-School Event.
They are requesting help identifying families that have the greatest need to
participate in their 4th Annual “Christmas in July” Back-To-School Event, Saturday, July
30, 2022, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.
(2680 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512).
THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ALL FAMILIES IN NEED
Just in time for the 2022/2023 school year, they will provide roughly 850+ students
from the Northern Nevada area with backpacks, school supplies, hygiene items,
lunch, resources, and a little carnival fun in the sun!
Students from pre-kindergarten through high school will be welcome and distribution
will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students must be accompanied by their
parents/guardians.
If you have any questions or would like to participate in this event, please call (775)
785-6228 or e-mail: SO-OutreachPrograms@washoecounty.us.
SAVE THE DATE!

For Kids Foundation's 7th Annual
Golf Tournament, Friday, May 12, 2023
Mark your calendars for an even bigger and
better (is that even possible?) event
Friday, May 12, 2023, again at Red Hawk
Golf and Resort. Stay tuned for details!
Interested sponsors/teams are encouraged

to email annie@forkidsfoundation.org or
call 775-741-5231 to reserve their spot now.
Giving Made Easy for Local Businesses

Sometimes the hardest part
about giving back is writing
the check. Cash flow,
timing, unexpected
expenses... they all get in the way. With GratisGives™, they don't have to. GratisGives™
NV helps fund local non-profits while reducing merchant fees you already pay. Two good
deeds that turn great together.
If you have a business and use a merchant processing service (or know a business that
does), talk to the team at Gratis to learn more.
Contact GratisGives right here in Northern Nevada for details.

(855) 464-7284
Board Member Spotlight

Mike Norman, Board Member
Mike spent over thirty years in the financial services industry after an earlier career
with IBM. He is a Navy Vietnam veteran and holds a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
designation from The American College. Mike was a life insurance agent with the New
York Life Insurance Company and Registered Representative for NYLIFE Securities LLC.
Mike currently serves on the Reno Police Department Senior Auxiliary Volunteer Effort
(SAVE) team in the policing of handicapped parking, abandoned cars, area schools and
parks. He also assists with the monthly St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Food Pantry in
South Reno. He has recently come out of "retirement" to help businesses and individuals
obtain AFLAC insurance.
Mike’s hobbies include the Reno Miata Club ("old people reliving their youth with tops
down"), riding a motorcycle, and using an e-bike for exercise.
Michael A. Norman CLU®

775-722-7788
manorman930@gmail.com
Contact Us
Front Office Staff Reno generously provides us with a
Virtual Receptionist, freeing our time to help more KIDS.
Front Office Staff in Reno is a virtual receptionist and call answering service that stands
apart from the rest. By utilizing the latest technology, our Reno call center service
offers each client a highly professional, individualized answering service for numerous
business models.
Contact For Kids Foundation at (775) 741-5231 or Email Us!
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Newly renovated Bugsy’s Club offers
fans a premium experience at
Greater Nevada Field (sponsored)
Balcony seating, high-quality meals and good times can all be found in the newly
renovated Bugsy’s Club at Greater Nevada Field, home of the Reno Aces.
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ACLU launches election protection

effort to report voting concerns
The ACLU of Nevada this weekend announced it is launching a nonpartisan reporting
program for those concerned with election processes. Voters can report voting and
election issues at 866-OUR-VOTE.
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Reno will soon be America’s most

caffeinated city, perhaps
Old World Coffee Lab, however, brews their own beans, including decaf that can be
used in espressos, Americanos, pour-overs, etc. and the taste is actually good.
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After mass shootings like Uvalde,
national gun control fails – but
states often loosen gun laws
Despite national polls showing majority support for an assault weapons ban, not one
of the 30 states with a Republican-controlled legislature has such a policy.
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Adam Laxalt peddles ‘great

replacement theory’ on GOP
campaign trail
The dangerous rhetoric is alive and well in Nevada, in part because of Adam Laxalt.
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Vino 100: A neighborhood wine bar in

South Reno
Vino 100 doubles as both a wine bar and a wine store, selling wines by the bottle (and
the case) as well as other liquor, knick-knacks and wine accessories you didn’t know
you needed.
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Washoe County offers free
microchipping for horses
Washoe County’s animal services will microchip horses for free at a community event
June 5 at Bartley Ranch Regional Park.
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Federal probe of COVID testing

company with stunning error rate
expands to Nevada
Federal authorities are expanding an investigation into Chicago-based Northshore
Clinical Labs following a ProPublica story that raised questions about its COVID-19
testing operations in Nevada.
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City Center employee skyway

approved for Harrah’s Plaza
The skyway would connect the new Reno City Center, a mixed-use residential
renovation in the old Harrah’s tower downtown, to what’s known as the Whitney Peak
parking garage on Plaza Street.
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Two weeks of early voting begins
Saturday
Washoe County officials today announced vote centers will open at 10 a.m. Saturday
for two weeks of early voting.
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U.S. Book Show: Has Covid-19 Changed
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U.S. Book Show: How Stories Shaped

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novelist tells 'PW' fiction reviews editor David Varno that in
writing, as in parenting, you map your ideas and values through stories.
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The sixth installment in the AAPI Communities in
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Highlights of Next Week's Stars

Brother Alive
Zain Khalid. Grove, $26 (352p) ISBN 978-0-8021-5977-9 978-0-
8021-5977-9
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Cyclorama
Adam Langer. Bloomsbury, $27 (352p) ISBN 978-1-63557-806-5
978-1-63557-806-5
Read the Review »

Big Girl
Mecca Jamilah Sullivan. Liveright, $27 (320p) ISBN 978-1-324-
09141-7 978-1-324-09141-7
Read the Review »
The Earthspinner
Anuradha Roy. HarperVia, $25.99 (224p) ISBN 978-0-06-322068-
3 978-0-06-322068-3
Read the Review »
Dark Objects
Simon Toyne. Morrow, $27.99 (400p) ISBN 978-0-06-232979-0
978-0-06-232979-0
Read the Review »

Our America: A Photographic History
Ken Burns, with Susanna Steisel et al. Knopf, $60 (352p) ISBN 978-
0-385-35301-4 978-0-385-35301-4
Read the Review »
Putin: His Life and Times

Philip Short. Holt, $40 (848p) ISBN 978-1-84792-337-0 978-1-
84792-337-0
Read the Review »

A Place in the World: Finding the Meaning of Home
Frances Mayes. Crown, $27 (304p) ISBN 978-0-593-44333-0 978-
0-593-44333-0
Read the Review »
Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them: A Cosmic

Quest from Zero to Infinity
Antonio Padilla. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $30 (352p) ISBN 978-
0-374-60056-3 978-0-374-60056-3
Read the Review »
Bridge to the Sun: The Secret Role of the Japanese

Americans Who Fought in the Pacific in World War II
Bruce Henderson. Knopf, $35 (480p) ISBN 978-0-525-65581-7 978-
0-525-65581-7
Read the Review »
CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Moonlight
Stephen Savage. Holiday House/Porter, $18.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-
8234-5084-8 978-0-8234-5084-8
Read the Review »
A Gift for Nana

Lane Smith. Random House Studio, $18.99 (40p) ISBN 978-0-593-
43033-0 978-0-593-43033-0
Read the Review »
Hundred Years of Happiness

Thanhhà La∙i, illus. by Nguyên Quang and Kim Liên. HarperCollins,
$17.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-06-302692-6 978-0-06-302692-6
Read the Review »
Twin Cities
Jose Pimienta. Random House Graphic, $20.99 (256p) ISBN 978-0-
593-18062-4 978-0-593-18062-4
Read the Review »

Beating Heart Baby
Lio Min. Flatiron, $18.99 (352) ISBN 978-1-250-819093 978-1-250-
819093
Read the Review »
New Books and More

New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 30,
2022
Among the books hitting shelves this week are a picture book
featuring a feline's quest for affection, a graphic novel
following an AI's journey to reunite his friends, a YA romance
paying homage to the classics, and more. more
PW Picks: Books of the Week, May 30,

2022
The books we love coming out this week include new titles by
Tabitha Carvan, Aaron Foley, and Casey Parks. more
An Ailing System: Health Books 2022
Forthcoming titles examine deep-seated issues in the
American health and fitness industries. more
Ruth Ware Is Back with a New Murder

Mystery
A woman investigates her friend’s murder in Ruth Ware’s
seventh psychological crime thriller. more
Efforts for Ukrainian Publishers, Refugee

Children Expand
In the months since Russia invaded Ukraine, the international publishing
community has come together with a number of initiatives aimed at
offering support to children's authors, publishers, and aid organizations.
Click through to read about new and ongoing efforts. more
U.S. Book Show: Keynoter Kwame

Alexander on Creating More Empathetic
Human Beings
“If you want to create more empathetic human beings, then I believe we’ve
got to put books in the hands of children,” said Newbery Medalist Kwame
Alexander in his keynote conversation during the U.S. Book Show on May
26. more
U.S. Book Show: NCAC Head Defends

Free Speech
The surge in challenges to books is nothing new, says Chris
Finan, the executive director of the National Coalition Against Censorship.
What's new, he argues, is that some progressives are challenging the
importance of the First Amendment. more
PW JobZone: Latest Jobs

• The Quarto Group is seeking a new Marketing Associate,
Children's
• Ingram Content Group is seeking a new Client Relations
Manager
• Zibby Owens Media is seeking a new Marketing and Publicity
Manager, Zcast network
Find out about these and other great jobs at PW JobZone
Top 10 Bestsellers
1
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Dr Seuss, Author
2
It Ends with Us
Colleen Hoover, Author
3
Where the Crawdads Sing
Delia Owens, Author
4
Book Lovers
Emily Henry, Author
5
The Office Bffs: Tales of the Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There
Jenna Fischer, Author, Angela Kinsey, Author
6
Verity
Colleen Hoover, Author
7
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse (Dungeons & Dragons
Book)
Wizards RPG Team, Author
8
Cat Kid Comic Club #3: A Graphic Novel: From the Creator of Dog Man
Dav Pilkey, Author, Dav Pilkey, Illustrator
9
In the Blood, 5: A Thriller
Jack Carr, Author
10
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Taylor Jenkins Reid, Author
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Good afternoon,
Manager Brown will not be able to attend the July event in conjunction with the Parks and Open
spaces team. I will ask Kate Thomas, Dave Solaro is also out of town the same time.
Sincerely,
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CC: Library - Leadership Team [Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov]; Library -
Library Outreach [libraryoutreach@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: EVENT DETAILS-Story Time at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Attachments: Field Trip Information Guide for Teachers.pdf
Hello,
Our first Story Time at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden is next week on
Thursday, June 2 at 10 am. Thank you all for signing up and providing these wonderful
outdoor Story Times for our community.
Here are the final event details:
• Rachel Dunn, educator at the Arboretum will have a sign or two out so people know
where to go.
• Burke Garden is still the intended location. Attached is a Field Trip Information Guide; the
second page is a map that shows which parking lot to use and the Ranch House. Burke
Garden is the clearing you can see right behind the Ranch House, and the entrance to
Burke Garden is in between the Ranch House and Rachel's office.
• Arboretum staff will have the tables (for your craft/activity, library card sign ups), chairs,
and AstroTurf set up by 9 am, 9:30 at the latest.
• Many of the Little Sprouts families (a program at the Arboretum) are planning to attend.
• LES: Story Time at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Please reach out with any questions.
Thank you!
Judy
Judy Hansen
Youth Services & Events Librarian | Washoe County Library System
jhansen@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8318
Field Trip Information Guide for the
Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Thank you for choosing the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden for your next
outdoor classroom! We are excited to have you and your students learn about the plants and
wildlife our gardens have to offer. Below are some things we ask you to do to have the field
trip run as smoothly as possible. If you have any questions feel free to email me at
rdunn@washoecounty.gov or call (775)-785-4153.
1. Students need to be divided into groups PRIOR to the field trip.

For “Sensory Buds” divide students into 5 groups
For “Journey through the Great Basin” divide into 4 groups
For “Sage Brushed” divide into 2 groups
Our field trips are station tours with a volunteer leading each group of students from
station to station. Having the students divided into groups will make it much easier to
direct students to their Station Usher. Ideally, groups will be close to equal in numbers
and have at least 2 adults (1 adult per 10 students).
2. School buses will park in the first parking lot on your right when entering from N. Sierra
St. A map is on the following page. A staff member/volunteer will be out by the parking
lot to greet you and direct you where to go.
3. Please have students use bathrooms, if they need to, prior to beginning the field trip.
We do have bathrooms here at the May Arboretum and a staff member/volunteer will
show you where they are located.
4. Please also make sure that students have eaten breakfast on the day of the trip, and
that they have water with them. We want everyone to have fun and stay safe!
5. If you are running behind schedule: contact Rachel at 314-915-4485 as soon as you can!
6. Don’t forget your Facility Use Permit!

From: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra [ashley.cabrera@uwnns.org] on behalf of
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra <ashley.cabrera@uwnns.org>
Subject: Week of Caring Success
Highlights from Week of Caring 2022

Last week we had an
incredible turnout for our
inaugural Week of
Caring! On behalf of
United Way of Northern
Nevada and the Sierra
(UWNNS), we want to
thank all of our
volunteers for raising
their hands and giving of
their time to better our
community! From reading
to kindergarteners to
improving our Born
Learning Trails in local
parks, and so much
more, our volunteers
made a huge difference
during Week of Caring.
Check out the following
summary of our
collective impact:
• 141
volunteers
participated
across 5
counties
with a total
of 270 hours
of volunteer time!
• Volunteers represented over 25 local companies and individuals
from the community!
• Total value of Week of Caring volunteer hours is $8,086.50!
(Independent Sector values volunteer time at $29.95 per hour)
Photos: We collected many amazing photos throughout our events, and we

want to make sure you can enjoy them too! Check out our Week of Caring
2022 photos today!
Thank you to Scheels for
being our key partner and
making Week of Caring
possible!
Events included fresh Volunteer readers in
garden beds for some of Carson City after reading
our Pre-K sites in several to Mark Twain 2nd
counties! graders.
WEEK OF CARING PHOTOS
Highlights of more volunteer events can be found on UWNNS’s social media

accounts. Search for us using #UWNNS!
Week of Caring 2022 is just one of the ways we are celebrating UWNNS's 80-
year anniversary of serving our community! Stay in touch with us for details on
our Birthday Bash in the Fall and other ways to get involved this summer and
year-round.
Grateful for our community, including YOU, for all the love and support!
Summer Literacy Kits with Microsoft Reno
On May 12th, Microsoft Reno employees assembled over 1,000 STEM

literacy kits in about 35 minutes! It was a spectacular volunteer event to see
come together. Each kit includes 4 new books, activities, and supplies to
encourage summer reading and learning! Literacy kits were distributed to 1st
and 2nd-grade students in time for summer break.
A big THANK YOU to Microsoft Reno for their support over the last few
years, which has resulted in over 20,000 books distributed through our
partnership!
Interested in bringing a custom literacy kit event to your workplace?

Reach out to our volunteer team at volunteers@uwnns.org!
EMAIL US!
New Headshots for the UWNNS Team

Our UWNNS team received fresh
headshots courtesy of local
photographer, Toni Gonyea! We are
thrilled and grateful about the new
photos brightening up our staff page.
Check them out at uwnns.org/staff.
Learn more about Toni and her

business, Dragonfly Creative
Photography, on her website:
www.dfcphotography.com.
DONATE VOLUNTEER
United Way of Northern

Nevada and the Sierra
uwnns.org
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra | 639 Isbell Rd., Suite 460, Reno, NV 89509
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Summer Reading Challenge

June 1-July 31
Our Summer Reading Challenge starts next week. Learn more by visiting our Summer Reading
Challenge webpage or by watching this video. We're celebrating with a series of kickoff parties.
There will be prizes, snacks, and costumes. The theme of this year's challenge is Oceans of
Possibilities, so we will also be hosting a variety of aquatic-themed events throughout the
summer.
See all Summer Reading Challenge events.
Events
Aria 51 Book a Librarian: FAFSA HELP

Sunday, May 29, 2-3 pm Thursday, June 2, 3-6:30 pm
Spanish Springs Library Sierra View Library
Aria 51 combines classical and folk Headed to college next year? Don't forget to
instruments, including cello, classical guitar, apply for the Free Application for Federal Student
bass, violin, and ukulele with singing to Aid! Join us during our Book a Librarian hours for
create a unique approach to a variety of assistance in applying. Register here or call the
musical styles. Sierra View Library at 827-3232 to book an
A presentation of Pioneer Center Youth appointment.
Programs.
Story Time at the Wilbur D. English Language
May Arboretum & Botanical Acquisition Classes
Garden Multiple date and times
Thursday, June 2, 10-11 am Sierra View Library
Join your favorite Washoe County librarians Enroll in English courses with Northern Nevada
for family friendly outdoor story times in Literacy Council! The curriculum is based on the
the Burke Garden at the Wilbur D. May Cambridge Ventures textbooks, and is aligned
Arboretum. Celebrate early literacy through with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
stories, movement, and music followed by Act and College and Career Readiness standards.
engaging activities.
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming events this month.

What to Read Next:
Mental Health Awareness Month
Visit our catalog to see the full list.
For Makers
Learn and Make in the Quad
Wednesday, June 1, 3-6 pm
Downtown Reno Library
This week we will be working with the
sublimation printer and heat press. We'll
provide you with a coffee mug, coaster, or
metal bookmark (limit one item per person),
and you can transfer a vivid, full-color design
or photograph onto it. Bring an image file
(.png or .jpg) on a flash drive or your phone,
and leave with a vibrant, one-of-a-kind item.
Sign up for an individual, 30-minute session.
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming maker events.

New & Announcements
Closed for Memorial Day
All Washoe County Library branches will be closed Monday, May 30 in
Memorial Day.
See all branch hours and scheduled closures here.
Friends of Washoe County Library

Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported
501(c)(3) Nevada non-profit organization dedicated to
advocating, fundraising, and providing support for the Washoe
County Library System.
To join, to donate, or for more information, please visit
www.washoelibraryfriends.org or call 775-324-5522.
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From: For Kids Foundation [annie@forkidsfoundation.org] on behalf of For Kids Foundation
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Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2022 11:26 AM
Subject: Golf Tournament a Success!
Volume 03 | May 27, 2022
Providing or aligning resources so every child can thrive.
Visit our Website

May 13, 2022, Golf Tournament Recap
Golfers Teed Off to Raise
$35,000 for Northern Nevada’s Most Vulnerable
Children
For Kids Foundation welcomed 145 teams to a beautiful spring morning on lucky Friday
th
the 13th of May 2022 at Red Hawk Golf and Resort in Sparks for the 6 Annual For Kids
Foundation Charity Golf Event!
Special recognition goes to our Title Sponsor Jensen Electric Company, a second-
generation, family-owned, full-service, commercial/industrial Electrical Contractor
proudly serving Northern Nevada since 1968.
We also thank these amazing businesses who sponsored our event:
Aflac – Golf Cart Sponsor
Aguirre Riley PC – Hole Sponsor
Bay Equity – Putting Green Sponsor
Branding by Beth – Swag Bags
CoAuto – Hole Sponsor
CriticalArc – Hole Sponsor
DEI Engineers – Putting Green Sponsor
Distillery Dog Treats – Swag Sponsor
FASTSIGNS – Hole Sponsor
Fit Learning Center – Hole Sponsor
Fly High Trampoline – Gift Cards
Foundry – Longest Drive Sponsor
Front Office Staff – Putting Green Contest (chance to win $5,000!)
Geotechnical & Environmental Services, Inc. – Breakfast Sponsor
Granite Construction – Closest to the Pin Sponsor
Growing Up Reno Tahoe – Swag Sponsor
Half-A-Dime Mortgage – Hole Sponsor
In-N-Out Burger – Gift Cards and Merch
Johnson Law – Putting Sponsor
LaurieJo Pettyjohn/Lakeridge Lifestyles – In-Kind Advertising Sponsor
Legendary Smiles – Hole Sponsor
Logic Commercial Real Estate – Putting Sponsor
My Kids Smile – Hole Sponsor
Newfront – Longest Drive Sponsor
New Light Therapy – Cash Sponsor
Newtron Group – Lunch Sponsor
NexTitle – Hole Sponsor
NexTitle Nevada – ID, WA, HI, OR, NV – Hole Sponsor
Northern Nevada Homes, LLC – Hole Sponsor
NV RV Rentals – Hole Sponsor
OCG Creative – Event Videographer
Premium Lawn and Landscapes – Putting Green Sponsor
PrimeLending (The Lotito Group) – Putting Green Sponsor
Placer Electric Inc – Hole Sponsor
Rick’s AEC REPROGraphics – Hole Sponsor
Rosendin – Hole Sponsor
Smart & Final Charitable Foundation – Cash Sponsor
Stewart Title – Hole Sponsor
The Loving Cup – Hole Sponsor
Tilton’s Therapy – Hole Sponsor
United Rentals Sparks – Breakfast Sponsor
United Rentals Sparks – Putting Green Sponsor
Photos from the day will be posted on our website, and a video of our golfers shot by
OCG Creative will also be posted on our website as soon as it becomes available.
The fun guys from Launching Fore Charity helped raise $860 with their cool ball-
launching device.
First Place Tournament Winners

Matt Smith, Mark Tatro, Clark Pietromonaco, and Josh Tamietti shared a prize package
worth $2,436 (four $100 Visa Gift Cards, four Reno Aces in-field tickets, a $500 Total
Wine wine-tasting party for 20, bragging rights, and the coveted For Kids Foundation
Golf Trophy).
50/50 Raffle Winner

This year, a 50/50 raffle generated a total of $4,000, with $2,000 going to lucky lady
winner Jessica Ligon!
All these amazing people helped us net $35,000 to fund the urgent, unmet needs of our
community’s most vulnerable kiddos. Ah-mazing!
Big thank you goes to Cesar Quintanilla, Board Chair; Kyle Robertson, Board Member and
Golf Committee Chair; the entire For Kids Foundation Board of Directors (Rena Zatica,
Lindsey York, Tayona Tate, Mike Norman, Megan Evans, Michelle Harrington, Fabby
Franco, Janell Garcia, Mat Anderson, and Allie Berkowitz); and our volunteers for all the
hours and hard work it took to bring such a fun event to our community.
Helping Kids in Need in 2022

So far this year, we have received 137 applications for
assistance (up 28% from the prior year to date),
requesting more than $347,000 in urgently needed
products and services for Northern Nevada children.
We continue to interview every family to ascertain the

need, research alternative funding sources, ask service
providers for discounts, and review every application
with our entire Board of Directors.
Thanks to generous donors, grantors, and our 6th

Annual Golf Tournament proceeds, we have been able
to pay out $98,000 in Program Awards year to date (up
52% from the prior year to date). Currently, our top
three Program Awards categories are:
#1 Medical - $26,000
#2 Educational - $23,000
#3 Psychological $15,000
If you feel compelled to help, visit our website to make
a secure online donation today! Your gift will change
the life of a child right here in Northern Nevada.
DONATE HERE
GratisGives Annual Celebration, May 19, 2022,
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Reno
What a night of celebration,
surprises, emotions, and a show of community support!
GratisGives held their annual Check Presentation Celebration at the Atlantis in Reno on
Thursday, May 19, 2022. The event included an open bar and sit-down dinner.
For Kids Foundation received a check for $7,307, a result of 38 local businesses
participating in the program and passing their merchant processing savings on to support
our nonprofit organization. We thank these businesses which support us through the
GratisGives program:
Battle Born Auto Electronics and Tinting

Brite Glass
Builders Association Charity
Builders Association of Northern Nevada
ChiroFIT
Crown Collision Center
CSG Direct, Inc.
DSX Voice
FIT Learning (Sierra Learning Lab)
FIT Learning Consulting and FIT Learning
Front Office Staff
Global Goods Shop
Glory Cloud Coffee Roasters
Jon Kulesa, DDS
Kiddo Wellness
Maslow Creative
Mega Flyer Direct
Nevada Blue Carson City
Nevada Blue Ltd
Northern Nevada Women’s Health
OCG Creative
Omni Chiropractic
Ponderosa Pediatrics
Press Start
Relentless Fulfillment
Rise Creative Consulting
Sage International, Inc.
Salon Glow
Sierra Nevada Surgical Associates
Sierra Sid’s
Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group
Silver and Blue Outfitters
Simco Imported Shoes
Sunshine Service Brake and Alignment
The Traveling Photo Booth
TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Reno
Upstate Nevada
Well Beyond Dental
We won the award for Nonprofit of the Year, and Mike Norman (For Kids Foundation
Board Member) won the Board Member of the Year Award. Said Mike, "It was very
humbling to be recognized at the Gratis event Thursday evening. I share this recognition
with all FKF Board members past and present. . . . I know Kirk and his staff genuinely
appreciate FKF and our mission."
Way to go, For Kids Foundation Team!
Christmas in July
THE WASHOE COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!
COME ONE COME ALL!!!
The WCSO, in partnership with the WC Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association and
AT&T Pioneers, is excited to host the 2022 Christmas in July - Back-to-School Event.
They are requesting help identifying families that have the greatest need to
participate in their 4th Annual “Christmas in July” Back-To-School Event, Saturday, July
30, 2022, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.
(2680 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512).
THIS EVENT IS FREE TO ALL FAMILIES IN NEED
Just in time for the 2022/2023 school year, they will provide roughly 850+ students
from the Northern Nevada area with backpacks, school supplies, hygiene items,
lunch, resources, and a little carnival fun in the sun!
Students from pre-kindergarten through high school will be welcome and distribution
will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students must be accompanied by their
parents/guardians.
If you have any questions or would like to participate in this event, please call (775)
785-6228 or e-mail: SO-OutreachPrograms@washoecounty.us.
SAVE THE DATE!

For Kids Foundation's 7th Annual
Golf Tournament, Friday, May 12, 2023
Mark your calendars for an even bigger and
better (is that even possible?) event
Friday, May 12, 2023, again at Red Hawk
Golf and Resort. Stay tuned for details!
Interested sponsors/teams are encouraged

to email annie@forkidsfoundation.org or
call 775-741-5231 to reserve their spot now.
Giving Made Easy for Local Businesses

Sometimes the hardest part
about giving back is writing
the check. Cash flow,
timing, unexpected
expenses... they all get in
the way. With GratisGives™, they don't have to. GratisGives™ NV helps fund local non-
profits while reducing merchant fees you already pay. Two good deeds that turn great
together.
If you have a business and use a merchant processing service (or know a business that
does), talk to the team at Gratis to learn more.
Contact GratisGives right here in Northern Nevada for details.

(855) 464-7284
Board Member Spotlight

Mike Norman, Board Member
Mike spent over thirty years in the financial services industry after an earlier career
with IBM. He is a Navy Vietnam veteran and holds a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
designation from The American College. Mike was a life insurance agent with the New
York Life Insurance Company and Registered Representative for NYLIFE Securities LLC.
Mike currently serves on the Reno Police Department Senior Auxiliary Volunteer Effort
(SAVE) team in the policing of handicapped parking, abandoned cars, area schools and
parks. He also assists with the monthly St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Food Pantry in
South Reno. He has recently come out of "retirement" to help businesses and individuals
obtain AFLAC insurance.
Mike’s hobbies include the Reno Miata Club ("old people reliving their youth with tops
down"), riding a motorcycle, and using an e-bike for exercise.
Michael A. Norman CLU®

775-722-7788
manorman930@gmail.com
Contact Us
Front Office Staff Reno generously provides us with a
Virtual Receptionist, freeing our time to help more KIDS.
Front Office Staff in Reno is a virtual receptionist and call answering service that stands
apart from the rest. By utilizing the latest technology, our Reno call center service
offers each client a highly professional, individualized answering service for numerous
business models.
Contact For Kids Foundation at (775) 741-5231 or Email Us!
Donate
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Subject: NACo County Explorer Update: Landscape of America's Counties
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COUNTIES: BUILDING HEALTHY, SAFE AND

VIBRANT COMMUNITIES
From running local health systems, providing emergency response, coordinating elections, and
managing a wide range of economic and community development programs, counties are on the
front lines of building healthy, safe and vibrant communities.
America's 3,069 counties are essential players in the nation's intergovernmental system, which
balances, divides and shares authority and responsibilities among all levels of government.
Counties actively address local issues and needs across areas such as health and human services,
infrastructure, justice and public safety.
COUNTIES PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN OUR NATION'S INFRASTRUCTURE

NETWORK
From building and maintaining roads and bridges to providing efficient transit systems, counties
are a driving force connecting communities and strengthening our economy. Annually, counties
invest $134 billion in building, maintaining and operating physical infrastructure and public
works. Counties are involved in broadband deployment and lead across other critical
infrastructure, such as hospitals, jails, courthouses and parks.
Breakdown of ownership of public infrastructure by county
COUNTIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE:
• Counties own and maintain 45 percent of public road miles and 38 percent of the 605,000
bridges that compose the national bridge inventory. Annually, counties invest $30.3
billion in the maintenance, operation, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, and toll
and non-toll highways.
• Counties are involved in 40 percent of transit agencies, investing more than $23 billion in
operation, maintenance and construction of transit utilities and public mass transit
systems, including subways, surface rail and buses.
• Counties are involved in operating 34 percent of airports, investing more than $6 billion in
the provision, operation, construction and support of airport facilities.
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L.
117-58), officially enacting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The BIL provides $973 billion
over five years from FY 2022 through FY 2026, including $550 billion in new investments for all
modes of transportation, water, power and energy, environmental remediation, public lands,
broadband and resilience. This is a significant victory for counties, who worked closely with our
partners in Congress throughout the legislative process to ensure county priorities were included.
Read NACo's Legislative Analysis for Counties: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
COUNTIES PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN PROTECTING, PROMOTING

AND IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH
Counties contribute to the health and well-being of residents by running local health
departments, providing health care for low-income and uninsured residents and developing
community health care programs. Counties invest $163 billion in community health, hospitals
and human services annually.
County health and human services spending by category
COUNTIES AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES:

• Counties support more than 900 hospitals that provide inpatient medical care and
specialized care, investing more than $59 billion in operating these county-owned
hospital facilities.
• In 40 states, plus the District of Columbia, a regional/district authority or county, local or
municipal government operates at least one mental health facility. Annually, counties
invest over $41 billion to provide community and public health services such as mental
health and substance abuse programs, water and air quality regulation, and health
inspections.
• In 2019, the share of low-income, uninsured working-age adults in counties ranged from
6.1 percent to 61.9 percent. Each year, counties invest $62.8 billion to serve as a safety
net for millions of residents and deliver vital services to our nation's most vulnerable
populations.
COUNTIES ARE THE BACKBONE OF THE JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY

SYSTEM
Counties play a significant role in two distinct areas of justice and public safety: emergency
response and preparedness, and the criminal justice system. Counties invest $107 billion in
justice and public safety annually.
COUNTIES AND JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY:

• Counties play a major role in the criminal justice system, operating 91 percent of local
jails, which processes over 8 million admissions each year. Additionally, county
governments invest $29 billion in operating correctional facilities, $42 billion to support
local police and sheriff departments and $21 billion on county courts and legal services.
• America’s counties are the first line of response in an emergency and engage in all aspects
and phases of emergency management: planning, preparedness, mitigation, response and
recovery. Annually, county governments $13.3 billion in fire protection activities, and all
counties operate, manage and fund our own PSAPs, often referred to as 911 centers.
COUNTIES AND THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RECOVERY FUND

The State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA), which NACo helped develop and strongly advocated to pass, allocates $65.1 billion in
direct, flexible aid to every county in America.
NACo's Counties and the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund series of issue briefs details
innovative investments, illustrating county strategies to advance local priorities and respond to
the ongoing public health crisis. The briefs cover a range of topics, including:
• Public Health Infrastructure

• The Social Determinats of Health
• Justice and Public Safety
• Behavioral Health
• Children and Families
• Broadband
and many more...
OTHER NACo RESOURCES: THE COUNTY LANDSCAPE

NACo's County Explorer tool is the one-stop-shop for accessing county-level data and profiles that
provide informative, statistical summaries based on available data points. To learn more about
the essential role counties play in fostering healthy, safe and vibrant communities across the
nation, you access NACo's latest publication, The County Landscape.
Questions? Contact research@naco.org.
DATA SOURCES AND NOTES

Sources: NACo Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau – Census of Individual Governments: Finance, 2017; NACo
Analysis of National Bridge Inventory Data – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 2020; NACo Analysis of
Federal Aviation Administration and Office of Aviation Analysis, U.S. Department of Transportation; NACo
Analysis of U.S. Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration, Highway Performance
Monitoring System and NACo Analysis of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) National Transit Database (NTD)
Data, 2015–2019.
Notes:
• The county expenditure analysis is based on revised estimates published by the U.S. Census Bureau in
September 2020.
• All analysis is based on 3,069 counties with active county governments. Thus, Connecticut, Rhode
Island and portions of Alaska, Massachusetts are excluded since they do not have active county
governments. Independent cities in Virginia are also excluded from the analysis.
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Subject: Reminder: Application for 2022–2023 Presidential Leadership and Committee
Appointments
TO: NACo Members

FROM: Hon. Denise Winfrey, NACo First Vice President
DATE: May 25, 2022
RE: Application for 2022–2023 Presidential Leadership and Committee
Appointments
Thank you for your dedication to your county and counties across America through your
membership with the National Association of Counties (NACo).
As we emerge from this pandemic, we are revisiting our personal and professional priorities. While
you serve your county in vast ways, I ask you to strongly consider submitting your name for a
leadership position at NACo. Together, we can achieve results for our counties and the people we
serve each and every day.
These appointments are for:
• Policy Steering Committee chairs and vice chairs and subcommittee chairs and vice chairs
• Large Urban County Caucus and Rural Action Caucus chairs, vice chairs and members
• Standing Committee chairs, vice chairs and members
• Ad Hoc Committee, Task Force and Advisory Board chairs, vice chairs and members
• At-Large NACo Board Directors
Below is more information for each committee and its specific appointment terms. Committee
leaders and members must cover their own travel and conference expenses.
IMPORTANT: Steering committee membership is not a part of this application process. State
associations of counties are responsible for nominating general policy steering committee members.
The online nomination form for policy steering committee membership can be found here.
To become a member of a steering committee you must fill out the nomination form and submit it to
your state association. They will submit the nomination to NACo.
Presidential Appointment
Application
To be considered for a presidential appointment to any of the following committees or as an at-

large director for the NACo Board of Directors, you MUST complete the application online by
11:59 p.m. EDT on May 31, 2022.
POLICY STEERING COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

The 10 policy steering committees will each have a leadership team consisting of a chair, an
appropriate number of vice chairs and subcommittee chairs and vice chairs. Those applicants who
have been active members of the steering committee will be given preference in consideration for
these appointments. The applicant should be willing to help coordinate leadership conference calls,
develop meeting agendas and participate in outreach with federal officials, if necessary. These
appointments are for one year (July–July).
RAC AND LUCC LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERS

The Rural Action Caucus and the Large Urban County Caucus will each have a chair and an
appropriate number of vice chairs and members. Applicants who have been active members of
these caucuses will be given preference in consideration for these appointments. These
appointments are for one year.
AT-LARGE APPOINTMENTS TO THE NACO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Each president appoints 10 at-large directors to the NACo Board of Directors for a one-year term.
These appointments are to add balance to the board with respect to any inequities between urban
and rural, gender, geography and minority representation. As with our communities, our strength is
in our diversity. These appointments are for one year.
STANDING COMMITTEES
The Standing Committees provide important feedback and facts for NACo’s Board of Directors and
Executive Committee.
• Information Technology. Advises on information technology issues and provides oversight

on NACo information technology projects. (Appoints the chair, vice chairs and members for
a one-year term.)
• Programs and Services. Advises the development and evaluation of programs and services
for NACo members. (Appoints the chair, vice chairs and members for a one-year term.)
• Membership. Actively recruits and retains member counties, parishes and boroughs to
advance NACo's number one performance priority of county official engagement. (Appoints
the chair, vice chairs and members for a one-year term.)
AD HOC COMMITTEES, ADVISORY BOARDS AND TASK FORCES

The Ad Hoc committees are as follows:
• Arts and Culture Commission. Demonstrates how the arts can be used by county officials to
promote economic development and provide solutions to many of the challenges that they
face, through workshop sessions, field trips, special publications and its annual Arts &
Culture awards, which recognize counties working to foster an environment where arts &
culture can thrive to create more livable communities. (Appoints the chair, vice-chair and
members for a one-year term.)
• Geospatial Information Systems Subcommittee. Provides a framework for gathering,
managing and analyzing data to inform county decisions. (Appoints the chair, vice-chair and
• Resilient Counties Advisory Board. Provides information, guidance and support to the NACo
Resilient Counties Initiative. (Appoints the chair, vice-chairs and members for a one-year
term.)
• Healthy Counties Advisory Board. Provides information, guidance and support to the NACo
Healthy Counties Initiative. (Appoints the chair, vice-chairs and members for a one-year
term.)
• Immigration Reform Task Force. Educates Congress, the administration and NACo members
on the impact of immigration on counties and helps advocate for NACo's priorities.
(Appoints chair, vice chairs and members for a one-year term.)
• International Economic Development Task Force. Provides information, guidance and
support for international economic development activities, including tools for county
officials. (Appoints the chair, vice-chairs and members for a one-year term.)
• Veterans and Military Services Committee. Engages NACo and its members to develop and
highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and
benefits for military service members, veterans and their families. (Appoints the chair, vice
chairs and members for a one-year term.)
The Presidential Appointments Application Form must be completed by anyone who would like to
be considered for a leadership or committee appointment on a steering, standing or ad hoc
committee for the 2022–2023 presidential year. The online application form is available here.
The deadline for submitting your application is 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 31, 2022. Thank you, in
advance, for your interest in serving, and I look forward to receiving your application.
Please direct any questions to committee@naco.org.


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HarperCollins Christian Publishing is having

a giveaway for five lucky winners to receive an
autographed copy of Dan McKernan new book
This Farm Is A Family. Details in the Booth!
Join sister companies Holiday House,
Peachtree, and Pixel+Ink for a chat with the
closing keynote speakers, a giveaway, and
peek at our upcoming titles!
Learn about Inkyard’s upcoming titles as well

as recent award winners, middle grade
releases, LGBTQIAP+ books, and much more!
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independent & international presses at the IPG:
Independent Publishers Group booth! Meet
Scott Stuart, best-selling author of My Shadow
is Purple & My Shadow is Pink, authors Dr.
Trish Hutchison, Dr. Kathryn Lowe, and Dr.
Melisa Holmes of You-ology: A Puberty Guide
for Every Body, enter to win galleys & snag
advance DRCs!
At Lerner’s booth, visitors can sign up for a

free graphic novel webinar with Betsy Bird,
Shveta Miller, Susan Richards, and Ted
Anderson; check out resources for librarians
facing book bans; pick up free teaching guides
for Read Woke™ Books; preview our Fall 2022
releases; and more!
Lorimer publishes inclusive books focused on
hi-low, LGBTQ+ romance, social issues, and
more. Meet our staff and join us for discussion,
free chapters and more.
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from Mackin including Accessit, our new LMS,
and our award-winning digital management
system, MackinVIA! Also collect a coupon for
$50 off your next Mackin order.
Visit the MacKids School & Library booth to

enter a giveaway to win Fall's most anticipated
books! Plus, hear from debut author Jas
Hammonds and preview our authors on
programs.
Macmillan staff is here all day to chat and

answer your questions! Make sure to check out
our downloadable resources, catalogs, and
more. And request e-galleys of upcoming
summer and fall titles!
The American Psychological Association’s

(APA) Magination Press creates award-
winning and bestselling children’s books that
make life’s challenges easier using the power of
psychology and literature. Visit
Maginationpress.org.
Come by the MIT Press booth to learn more
about the original graphic novel Power On! by
Jean J. Ryoo and Jane Margolis. Informed by
decades of educational research and young
reader feedback, Power On! is a story of
friendship and justice that brings to life how
computing experiences can be both personally
and politically empowering.
Come visit the Norton Young Readers booth

to request print and digital ARCs and see a
preview of our Fall titles!
Visit Orca and learn all about our great titles.

Check out our recent catalogs, ARCs and digital
subscriptions. We look forward to chatting with
you!
Owlkids is the publisher of award-winning

books for kids. Watch live author and illustrator
chats, check out buzzworthy new releases, enter
our giveaway, and more!
Join Page Street Kids to learn about our

upcoming 2022 titles, read picture books,
download activity and classroom guides, and
request ARCs of our YA titles!
Join Pajama Press to view our featured books,
and our giveaway of Berani, Girl of the
Southern Sea, and Music for Tigers!
Let’s hear it for our Penguin authors! Meet a

few of our beloved authors including Elizabeth
Agyemang, David Bowles, Celia C. Pérez, and
more by watching one of our many programs.
Whether you’re rediscovering an old favorite or
finding someone new, we’re sure that you’ll
love these authors as much as we do!
Penguin keeps it real with novels in verse,

books celebrating famous figures, and so much
more. Chat with us to hear our favorites and
take our quiz to discover your next graphic
novel read!
At Phoenix International Publications, we

craft engaging, educational, and entertaining
children’s books. We create original and
licensed books that encourage a lifelong love of
storytime.
Random House Children’s Books publishes

picture books through young adult. Visit our
booth to learn about our upcoming titles, chat
with us throughout the day, and request digital
ARCs or download resources!
Come join the Reycraft Books team – meet
our authors, watch videos, download sample
ARCs…and enter to win a set of our Best Books!
Join Scholastic for author chats, book

recommendations, programs, materials
including our newest Power of Story catalog—
we can’t wait to chat with you!
Shadow Mountain Publishing is offering

eARCs of empathy-building titles for middle
grade like Stella, and young readers editions of
The Rent Collector and The Orphan Keeper
plus a preview of Spring ’23 titles featuring a
new title from bestselling author Brandon Mull.
Visit Simon & Schuster's booth for more

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Alicia D. Williams and their books, download
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Pura Belpré Honor author Alda P. Dobbs and
What’s the T? by Juno Dawson.
We are focusing on five timely topics at

Tundra Book Group, from social-
emotional learning picture books to diverse
middle-grade stories for everyone to enjoy.
Join us at the Union Square Kids booth for

information about new & upcoming titles
including Wait for Me by Sara Shepard and 1-2-
3-4, I Declare a Thumb War by Lisi Harrison
and Daniel Kraus plus download valuable
resources and enter a sweepstakes to win a
selection of 20 new books.
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STUFF panel, a sneak peek at AYR’s very first
PICTURE BOOK, browse our curated catalogs,
download e-galleys, a book buzz and more!
Learn about the amazing line up of books from

Yen Press, perfect for many different readers,
and head to the New in Graphic Panel to meet
Ken Niimura, the creator of Never Open It!
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Join us for a nature walk, produced in collaboration with Truckee Meadows Parks
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connection and creation with author and poet Jared Stanley. Learn more.
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connection and creation with author and poet Jared Stanley. Learn more.
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the Sun with Megan Berner
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June 11, 11-12:30 pm PDT, Atelier in
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At these Wonders of Nature creative

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participants will use natural and found
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to prepare cyanotype paper, and have an
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Close Listening Outdoors
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June 4, 10-11 am PDT, Galena Creek
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Cyanotypes: Printing with
the Sun with Megan Berner
May 22, 11-12:30 pm PDT, Atelier in Reno
June 11, 11-12:30 pm PDT, Atelier in
Reno
At these Wonders of Nature creative

workshops led by artist Megan Berner,
participants will use natural and found
objects to make cyanotype prints, learn how
to prepare cyanotype paper, and have an
opportunity to experiment with the process.
Learn more.

Sound Topographies and
Close Listening Outdoors
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May 29, 10-11 am PDT, Online
June 4, 10-11 am PDT, Galena Creek
Regional Park
At these workshops, sound-smith Fil

Corbitt will lead participants in dissecting
audio elements and learning how to
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and colors of this region.
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Light and Shadow
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Join us at the Writer's Block in Las Vegas to hear selected readings from the 11th Volume
of Las Vegas Writes, A Valley of Light and Shadow: Las Vegas Writers on Good and Evil.
Editor Jarret Keene will moderate the reading featuring Tim Chizmar, Laura Decker,
Krista Diamond, Eric Duran-Valle, Don Hall, Dana Jerman, and Elizabeth Quiñones-
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May 2022
NEWSLETTER
Supporting Early Education &
Development
Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services
Center - Coming to Reno
The Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center will be opening our Reno
location in June. The Children’s Cabinet, with funding from the Division of
Welfare and Supportive Services, American Recovery Plan Act, will bring
together partners from both the public and private sector to offer supports for
the Early Childhood Community under one roof. We are excited to serve
childcare providers and families in Northern Nevada with this one stop shop for
resources and services. Stay tuned for details!
Learn More
Mothers are at the Center of Early Childhood

Development- But Need Recognition and
Support
Make Mother Matter shines a light on challenges that mothers face to ensure
that their child develops to their full potential. Mothers are at the forefront of
Early Childhood Development from pregnancy through the stages of
childhood. Unfortunately, too many mothers and families worldwide still do not
have equitable access to basic health care services, social welfare, education,
and good-paying jobs.
Learn More
15 Practical Budgeting Tips

This article breaks down simple ways to budget and how to get started. While
budgeting can seem difficult and overwhelming, this article really simplifies
the process and also gives a realistic time frame on getting a “handle” on a
successful budget. From working on a budget as a family to remembering that
every month is different and giving yourself grace, this article will help get you
and your family on the way to a successful future.
Learn More
Summer Reading Challenges 2022

Get ready to dive into Washoe County Library System's annual Summer
Reading Challenge!
The first 2,000 kids and teens (0-18) to visit the library and sign up for our
Summer Reading Challenge will receive an activity bag, book, reading/bingo
log, and activity sheets. Pick up at your library starting June 1 (While supplies
last).
Join the challenge and fill your summer with great books, fun activities, and
free educational events!
How do I sign up?
Download the Beanstack app and create an account.
To Sign Up
Free events all summer long!
https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is hosting their annual Summer
Challenge for kids of all ages. The Summer Challenge includes participation in
reading, science, art, math, and critical thinking skills activities. Kids can earn
prizes just by reading and doing fun learning activities.
Have your child read, or be read to, for 5 hours AND complete five fun
learning activities throughout the Summer. There will also be a Super Reader
Challenge!
How do I sign up?

To Sign Up
https://llccld.bibliocommons.com/v2/events
VROOM Activity of the Month

Curious about Vroom? Want to help families build their children’s skills at
home and on-the-go? Join us for a quick overview of the Vroom program and
let us show you how easy it is to join Nevada’s free brain building movement!
To Pre-Register
Provider Recognition
High-quality childcare provides a roadmap and
support to improve the quality of early
childhood programs for families and our
community. We’d like to recognize programs
that were rated at the 4 or 5-star level. This
means they exceed or far exceed high-quality
standards.
Please help us celebrate the following Nevada
providers and their QRIS coaches for their wonderful achievements!
5 Stars:
Sunrise Children’s Foundation Spring Valley - Joann Trujillo
Sunrise Children’s Foundation North Las Vegas - Joann Trujillo
CSA Agnes Risley Head Start - Jamie Mendez
4 Stars:
Peace Garden Childcare - Alrene Ambriz
Acelero Herb Kaufman - Noelle Owusu
University United Methodist Child Development Center - Joann Trujillo
Head Start of Northeastern Nevada - Elko Early Head Start - Sarah Carone
Small Strides, Inc. - Jeri Dieter
Sunshine and Rainbows, Inc. - Tracie Lansford & Cynthia James
Important Health & Safety Recalls

Amazon Recalls Winter Water Factory
AmazonBasics School Recalls Infant French Terry
Classroom Stack Chairs Jumpsuits, Rompers, Snap
(Recall Alert) Suits, Baby Dresses and Bibs
Due to Choking and
Name of product: Laceration Hazards
AmazonBasics School Stack
Chairs Name of product:
Infant French terry jumpsuits,
Hazard: rompers, snap suits, baby
The weld on the chair's frame dresses and bibs.
can fail, posing a fall hazard.
Hazard:
Remedy: The snaps on the recalled
Refund garments can detach and also
Recall date: expose small sharp prongs,
April 28, 2022
Units: posing choking and laceration
About 22,400 hazards to young children.
Click below for more info:
Remedy:
Consumer Product Safety Refund
Commission Recall date:
May 05, 2022
Units:
About 46,500 (In addition,
about 169 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Product Safety

Commission
Community Events
Northern Nevada:
Small Wonder Wednesday Grassroots Books - Kids Book
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Giveaway
9:00AM - 10:00AM Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Discovery Museum 9:30AM - 7:30PM
490 S. Center Street Grassroots Books
Reno, NV 89501 660 East Grove Street
Reno, NV 89502
Join the fun at The Discovery every
Wednesday for a special morning just Grassroots Books is hosting another
for young learners ages 5 and under. book giveaway. This event allows for
There will be story time, fun climbing local kids ages 2-8 years to pick 50
the clouds, time to create art, and favorite books to take home. Build
time to enjoy the entire museum for your child's library and help them
a full hour before it opens to learn to love and appreciate reading.
everyone!
For more information on this event
For more information on this event click below.
and other activities at the Discovery
Museum click below. Learn More
Learn More
Southern Nevada:
Story Time on the Train

Saturday, May 21, 2022
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Nevada Southern Railway
601 Yucca Street
Boulder City, NV 89005 Parents Night Out: S'MORE
Summer Fun
Join us for StoryTime on the Train on Saturday, May 21, 2022
the Nevada Southern Railway. Kids 6:00PM - 9:00PM
will enjoy an exciting ride while Whitney Mesa Recreation Area
listening to a story. They will also 1661 Galleria Drive
enjoy a craft and coloring page. Henderson, NV 89014
Everyone rides the train from the
depot to Railroad Pass and returns Parents enjoy a night out, while kids
while enjoying the activities along can kick off their summer with fun
with their parents and family. outdoors. The night will be filled with
StoryTime is on each of the regular adventure, including archery, hiking,
departures for the day. s'mores, and stories by the campfire.
Ages 7-12 years are welcome.
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May 2022
NEWSLETTER
Supporting Early Education &
Development
Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services
Center - Coming to Reno
The Nevada Strong Start Child Care Services Center will be opening our Reno
location in June. The Children’s Cabinet, with funding from the Division of
Welfare and Supportive Services, American Recovery Plan Act, will bring
together partners from both the public and private sector to offer supports for
the Early Childhood Community under one roof. We are excited to serve
childcare providers and families in Northern Nevada with this one stop shop for
resources and services. Stay tuned for details!
Learn More
Mothers are at the Center of Early Childhood

Development- But Need Recognition and
Support
Make Mother Matter shines a light on challenges that mothers face to ensure
that their child develops to their full potential. Mothers are at the forefront of
Early Childhood Development from pregnancy through the stages of
childhood. Unfortunately, too many mothers and families worldwide still do not
have equitable access to basic health care services, social welfare, education,
and good-paying jobs.
Learn More
15 Practical Budgeting Tips

This article breaks down simple ways to budget and how to get started. While
budgeting can seem difficult and overwhelming, this article really simplifies
the process and also gives a realistic time frame on getting a “handle” on a
successful budget. From working on a budget as a family to remembering that
every month is different and giving yourself grace, this article will help get you
and your family on the way to a successful future.
Learn More
Summer Reading Challenges 2022

Get ready to dive into Washoe County Library System's annual Summer
Reading Challenge!
The first 2,000 kids and teens (0-18) to visit the library and sign up for our
Summer Reading Challenge will receive an activity bag, book, reading/bingo
log, and activity sheets. Pick up at your library starting June 1 (While supplies
last).
Join the challenge and fill your summer with great books, fun activities, and
free educational events!
How do I sign up?
To Sign Up
https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is hosting their annual Summer
Challenge for kids of all ages. The Summer Challenge includes participation in
reading, science, art, math, and critical thinking skills activities. Kids can earn
prizes just by reading and doing fun learning activities.
Have your child read, or be read to, for 5 hours AND complete five fun
learning activities throughout the Summer. There will also be a Super Reader
Challenge!
How do I sign up?

To Sign Up
https://llccld.bibliocommons.com/v2/events
VROOM Activity of the Month

Curious about Vroom? Want to help families build their children’s skills at
home and on-the-go? Join us for a quick overview of the Vroom program and
let us show you how easy it is to join Nevada’s free brain building movement!
To Pre-Register
Provider Recognition
High-quality childcare provides a roadmap and
support to improve the quality of early
childhood programs for families and our
community. We’d like to recognize programs
that were rated at the 4 or 5-star level. This
means they exceed or far exceed high-quality
standards.
Please help us celebrate the following Nevada
providers and their QRIS coaches for their wonderful achievements!
5 Stars:
Sunrise Children’s Foundation Spring Valley - Joann Trujillo
Sunrise Children’s Foundation North Las Vegas - Joann Trujillo
CSA Agnes Risley Head Start - Jamie Mendez
4 Stars:
Peace Garden Childcare - Alrene Ambriz
Acelero Herb Kaufman - Noelle Owusu
University United Methodist Child Development Center - Joann Trujillo
Head Start of Northeastern Nevada - Elko Early Head Start - Sarah Carone
Small Strides, Inc. - Jeri Dieter
Sunshine and Rainbows, Inc. - Tracie Lansford & Cynthia James
Important Health & Safety Recalls

Amazon Recalls Winter Water Factory
AmazonBasics School Recalls Infant French Terry
Classroom Stack Chairs Jumpsuits, Rompers, Snap
(Recall Alert) Suits, Baby Dresses and Bibs
Due to Choking and
Name of product: Laceration Hazards
AmazonBasics School Stack
Chairs Name of product:
Infant French terry jumpsuits,
Hazard: rompers, snap suits, baby
The weld on the chair's frame dresses and bibs.
can fail, posing a fall hazard.
Hazard:
Remedy: The snaps on the recalled
Refund garments can detach and also
Recall date: expose small sharp prongs,
April 28, 2022
Units: posing choking and laceration
About 22,400 hazards to young children.
Remedy:
Consumer Product Safety Refund
Commission Recall date:
May 05, 2022
Units:
About 46,500 (In addition,
about 169 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Product Safety

Commission
Community Events
Northern Nevada:
Small Wonder Wednesday Grassroots Books - Kids Book
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Giveaway
9:00AM - 10:00AM Tuesday, May 31, 2022
The Discovery Museum 9:30AM - 7:30PM
490 S. Center Street Grassroots Books
Reno, NV 89501 660 East Grove Street
Reno, NV 89502
Join the fun at The Discovery every
Wednesday for a special morning just Grassroots Books is hosting another
for young learners ages 5 and under. book giveaway. This event allows for
There will be story time, fun climbing local kids ages 2-8 years to pick 50
the clouds, time to create art, and favorite books to take home. Build
time to enjoy the entire museum for your child's library and help them
a full hour before it opens to learn to love and appreciate reading.
everyone!
For more information on this event
For more information on this event click below.
and other activities at the Discovery
Museum click below. Learn More
Learn More
Southern Nevada:
Story Time on the Train

Saturday, May 21, 2022
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Nevada Southern Railway
601 Yucca Street
Boulder City, NV 89005 Parents Night Out: S'MORE
Summer Fun
Join us for StoryTime on the Train on Saturday, May 21, 2022
the Nevada Southern Railway. Kids 6:00PM - 9:00PM
will enjoy an exciting ride while Whitney Mesa Recreation Area
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From: Burton, Leah J. [LJBurton@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Burton, Leah J.
<LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2022 1:51 PM
Subject: RE: LBOT Packet
Attachments: 22 5 18 LBOT Agenda Packet - Final Draft.pdf
I noticed items 6b and 6c were not in the same order as the agenda (collection development report was
in front of the SO Library report) so I swapped their places in the packet. I added a placeholder for
minutes and John’s stats report towards the end. Please give it a quick glance if you can before I send
out? Just want to be sure the swap and changes I made are good.
Thanks!
Leah
From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

To: Burton, Leah J. <LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>; Grasso, Lorna <LGrasso@washoecounty.gov>;
Cortes, Cecilia <Ccortes@washoecounty.gov>; Storey, Marilyn <MStorey@washoecounty.gov>
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Subject: LBOT Packet
Here are some of the pieces of the packet. It probably needs a review by Leah. We also need the
minutes and the stats.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022
4:00 P.M.
South Valleys Library
15650 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV 89511
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 – 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 April 20, 2022
4) Old Business
None
5) New Business
a) Library Director’s Strategic Plan Update
b) For Possible Action: Acknowledgement of Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Cash and
NonCash Donations received by the Library System between January 1 and March 31, 2022, for a
combined total of $15,025.76
6) Reports
a) Library Director Update
b) South Valleys Library Update
c) Collection Development Report on Collection Diversity
d) Quarterly Stats Report to include statistics for January, February, and March 2022
e) Quarterly Financial Report to include gift fund expenditures for January, February, and
March 2021
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.

9) Board Comment – Limited to Announcements, Strategic Plan Activity Updates or Issues Proposed for
Future Agendas and/or workshops
10) Adjournment
Draft Minutes for Approval - April 20, 2022 LBOT Meeting
The draft April 2022 LBOT minutes will be provided at the meeting.
Washoe
County Library
System
2022-2025 Strategic Plan Update
May
Stimulate Imagination
➢Identify Book Deserts in Washoe
County
➢ Team: Outreach
➢ Progress: Survey Ongoing/On
Track
➢Being Development of Bookmobile
➢ Team: Outreach/Technical
Services
➢ Progress: Behind Schedule due to
Supply Chain Issues
➢Install Bookmachine at
Incline Village Library
➢ Team: Technical Service/Incline
Village Library
➢ Progress:
Completed/Machine
Installed and Operational
➢Identify local interest authors/identify
author programs
➢Develop Book Promotion Plan
➢Develop Core Collection at Branches
➢ Team: Technical Services/Book Service
Team
➢ Progress: On Track/Book Service Team
Established, Author Subscription Service
Established/Subscription Service Pilot
Program launches at Incline Village and
North Valleys Library
➢ Core Collection at Branches established
Provide Welcoming
Spaces
➢Renovate Northwest
Reno Library
➢ Completed February 2022
➢Renovate Sparks Library
➢ Completed April 2022
Both projects completed
ahead of schedule
Next: Sierra View Library
and Senior Center Library
Provide Welcoming Spaces
➢Staff Training: Niche Academy/Diversity
Training
➢Director Updates: Weekly updates sent
out by Library Director (included in
monthly LBOT Report)
➢"Teams" program renamed "Challenge
program"
➢Lit Fiber to Gerlach (contract awarded:
$2 million project to put high speed fiber
internet into the Gerlach Library)
➢Keiser Trust funding for Senior Center
Library/Project approved by Washoe
County Capital Improvement Projects
Workforce Building
➢Virtual Office Space Support
➢ Purchased Webcams to support
ID.Me implementation and NNLC
program support
➢ Awarded $75,000 for Virtual
Room Phone Booths and Meeting
Rooms to support virtual
meetings in the library
➢ NNLC partnership thriving at
Sierra View Library with possible
expansion to Sparks Library
Workforce Building
➢Washoe ACT program
➢ Partnering with Reno-Sparks Chamber
of Commerce, Northern Nevada Literacy
Council, and Nevada Works to expand
Work Ready Communities Program
➢ Working with Nevada Department of
Education, guidance from NV Energy
who has implemented the program, and
Las Vegas Clark County Library District
who provides training for program
➢ Work Keys program will be implemented
at every high school in Nevada starting
Fall 2022
➢ Will need to increase number of
businesses adopting program
Lifelong Learning
➢Homebound Services Planned
➢Mobile Outreach Services Connected to Bookmobile
➢Senior Center Library Renovation funded and on CIP
schedule
Celebrate Our Diverse Community
➢Diversity Training
planned for May 19th
➢Diversity Audit of
Collection Conducted
➢Washoe County Library
Celebrates Diversity
through its Celebration
Calendar and other events
Thank You
Washoe County Library System
May
We receive monetary and in-kind donations throughout the year that assist in providing services and materials.
These donations are greatly appreciated by the Library Board of Trustees, staff, and the public.
The list includes the names of donors from Jan 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022.
Cash Donations: $ 15,025.76
Anonymous Donor – Downtown Reno Gift Funds $2,000.00

Frank Bender Charitable Fund - In Memory of Frank Norcross $627.67
Better World Books – Sierra View Branch Gift Funds $118.09
Friends of Washoe County Library for reading materials $1,100.00
Joshua M. Glantz – For as needed systemwide $30.00
Alec Holland – for as needed systemwide $300.00
Nadine Legarza – In Memory of Beatyanne Rasmussen $25.00
Commissioner Bob Lucey (SO) Library Donation $5,700.00
Linda McNaught – For purchase of e-books $100.00
Sierra Sundays Book Club – Downtown Reno Gift in Memory of Marie $25.00
We strive to ensure that our donors and supporters are recognized accurately. If we have inaccurately not listed
you, or if a mistake has been made, please let us know so we can correct it. Thank you!
Library Director Update 5/9/22
Gerlach/Hotspots
Jana, Brenda, Lorna, and I met to discuss the hotspot project. The Universal Service Administration
Company (USAC) Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funded this project by providing Washoe County
Library with $24,000 for 70 hotspot/Chromebooks for the Pyramid Lake Paiute community and
surrounding communities. Our goal is to connect rural areas. Jana did some factfinding in the
community. We will have a follow-up meeting to discuss the next steps. Jana brought excellent insight
into the program that will be invaluable for this program to be successful. This project may also provide
an opportunity for Jana’s connections to assist the Lit Fibert to Gerlach project.
Staff Day May 19 at the Discovery Center with Tiffany Young

We have a location for staff day. Joan and Jamie met with Doug at the Discovery Center to look at the
space. They have a large meeting room that should sit all of us comfortably and breakout rooms for
exercises. We will have light refreshments and coffee. The program will run from 8 to 12. Branches open
at 2 pm. Sparks and Sierra View Libraries close at 6.
Room grant
Our LSTA grant for our Virtual Room project has been preliminarily accepted and funded. We are
awaiting the official funding letter, which should come shortly. I met with the Room staff, and we are
working on setting them up as a vendor. This project does not start until July 1, but these Rooms have
about a three-month lead time. If all goes according to plan, we can establish these as early as Fall 2022.
We need to decide which libraries will get the larger meeting rooms and which ones the phone booth.
We will also need to discuss policies, priorities, and what-ifs.
Book vending grant

As I mentioned previously, this project is funded. Jonnica, Brenda, and I will meet to discuss the next
steps. I asked for two quotes from Fred Goodman at International Library Services. We have one quote
for the book vending machine and a second for a newer model. The big question with both machines is
reliable SIP2 service which is critical for the machine to read library cards and check out materials.
Sierra View Library renovation

Sarah, Méla, Washoe County Community Services Department, Eilish Rothe, Rob Rothe, and I will meet
at the Sierra View Library on Wednesday, May 25, at 10 am. We will discuss the next steps in the
renovation. Sarah and Mela have also already met with Henrickson Butler for furniture ideas. The big
question mark in this renovation is the back entrance into the library on the parking lot side. When
queried, Eilish stated that they would like to bring that project together by September/October, which is
fast. Rob Rothe is paying for half of the carpet and furnishings. They will use their group for the carpet
installation. We hope that they use the County carpet we have been using as it would be easier to
replace and repair in the future.
Book Desert Survey
Please review and fill out the Book Desert Survey as you have time.
https://forms.office.com/g/vnL2x3ckNC
Library Aide Recruitment is live (open through August but will have a ten-day turnaround to pull names.
A rolling recruitment). We will also ask for transfers
April Washoe Stars
Emily Coe for Quality Public Service

Emily was commended for taking pride in her work as courier for the system
Jerome Potash for Quality Public Service

Jerome was commended for his hard work as courier for the system.
Marie Sevier-Dyer for Quality Public Service

Marie was commended for attending the YALSA conference this past fall and was inspired to develop a
subscription box service for the library system. She is currently working with her team to launch this
service (more details on this will be forthcoming). (At North Valleys Library)
Natalie Villegas for Quality Public Service

Natalie was commended for attending the YALSA conference this past fall and was inspired to develop a
service. (At Incline Village Library)
Samantha Van Hoozer for Quality Public Service

Samantha was commended for going above and beyond at the Washoe County Library System for
providing three storytimes in one week.
Maya Delgado for Quality Public Service

Maya was commended for her outreach, bilingual storytime, and and her work with the Spanish
speaking community in Sparks.
Kudos to Spanish Springs Library Staff
KUNR On The Shelf and On The Kids Shelf Segments

(from Beate)
You can access the list of books directly through this link:
https://catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/?browseCategory=main_as_heard_on_kunr
Segments will show-up online shortly: https://www.kunr.org/show/on-the-shelf

Report to the Library Board of Trustees
May 18, 2022
Report
Highlights
Part 1: COVID recap
Part 2: What's happening now
Part 3: Future plans
Part 4: Staff highlights
South Valleys Library | Library Board of Trustees report 2022

COVID recap
Like everyone else, our branch experienced challenges and learned to do things differently
(and quickly!) during COVID. We showed that we are flexible by pivoting to online
assignments, staff meetings via Zoom, and then Teams. We stayed connected with group
texts. We discovered that we are highly adaptable!
We pivoted again when we were authorized to return to work in the building by offering
drive-up service with holds pickup and surprise book selections a few days a week.
South Valleys Library | Library Board of Trustees Report 2022

Safe reopening
With reopening came new challenges as we
navigated temperature checks, required
masking, restrictions on food and drink, and
social distancing needs.
Having to enforce COVID restrictions did make

library service a bit more challenging and
sometimes more contentious, but our staff
came to work each day with positive attitudes,
creative solutions, and smiling eyes.

Branch June 16, 2020
Drive-up only
Tue & Thu, 10 am-2 pm
Hours & Sept. 5, 2020

Drive-up only
Tue 10 am-2 pm, Wed, 2-6 pm, Thu 10 am-2 pm
Services Jan. 19, 2021

Drive-up only
Tue 10 am-2 pm, Thu 2-6 pm, Sat 10 am-2 pm
Timeline Drive-up only

May 3, 2021 Open inside (no drive-up)
Mon 10 am-2 pm, Wed 2-6 pm, Fri 10 am-2 pm
Open full pre-pandemic hours

June 21, 2021 inside and drive-up, Mon-Sat
South Valleys Library | Oct. 17, 2021 Open 7 days a week

Library Board of Trustees report 2022
What's
happening now?
Our neighborhood has grown quite a bit in the last few years with the
additions of no fewer than four multi-family developments, a new
subdivision directly across Wedge Parkway, and the opening of Reno
Ice just to the north of the library. We are seeing these changes
through daily interactions with patrons who say "we've never been
here before" or "we just moved to Reno." Two new schools have been
Now that masking is optional, we added to our service area - Nick Poulakidas Elementary and Marce
can focus our attention on Herz Middle. A third, JWood Raw Elementary, is under construction.
creating eye-catching displays,
reintroducing great programs,
recommending books and While helping a man today with a
book request from another branch,
resources, and building he told me that two of his friends are
connections with our community moving to Reno from San Diego soon
and he has told them that the library
members, new and old. here is much better than the one in
San Diego!
In-person Events
Returning
Art gallery & artist receptions
Bridge Club (volunteer-run)
Gingerbread House workshop
Preschool Story Time & Toddler Time
SO Very Literary Book Club
(volunteer-run)
STEAM Thursday
Tech Café
Time-out Tuesday (for adults)
As with general library visits, Yarn Crew (volunteer-run)
we are seeing many new Collaborative events:
Northstar Chamber Players
patrons alongside our old
Paws 2 Read
friends at in-person events. Pioneer Center Youth Programs: Brüka Theater, Nazanin
Arastoo Puppet Theater, Petroglyph Voice of the Earth
Spellbinders
South Valleys Library UNR Performing Arts Series: Goitse
In-person Events slide 1 of 2
In-person Events
New
Crafternoon (for families)
First Sunday Movie Matinee
Upcoming
Return of Stay and Play after Story
Time (Fall 2022)
Movie Classics Series (Fall 2022)
Teentober - scary crafts for teens
While in the Young People's Library, a
family of five visited for the first time in Outreach
21 months. They were very excited to be
Brown Elementary - 1st Grade
here. Later, a couple came in on their
date night to get library cards. They found Donner Springs Elementry - Literacy Night
a Lucky Day book they wanted and call it Pleasant Valley Elementary - Reading Week school visit &
the 'best date night ever.' Literacy Night
Mountain View Estates Senior Living
Poulakidas Elementary Parent University
South Valleys Library Northern Nevada Science & Technology Festival (The Discovery)
Growing
numbers 1129 2756
Outreach attendance Event attendance
Sept 2021 - April 2022 Sept 2021 - April 2022
In-person events have grown steadily since being
reintroduced in September of 2021. We saw a Event Attendance # of Events
significant jump in attendance in March with the
750
lifting of the mask mandate. Our STEAM,
Crafternoon, and Story Time programs regularly fill
all registration spots and even have waitlists.
500
Our checkout numbers are among the highest in the
system most days of the week, with the exception
of Sundays. Patrons are still learning that we are
open seven days a week so we anticipate Sunday
stats will continue to grow as patrons catch on. 250
South Valleys Library| 0

Library Board of Trustees report 2022 Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
Eye-catching
Displays
We created a display calendar that lets all interested staff members share
their creativity and passions, with amazing results.
Engaging displays make it easy to

connect books with readers. We A patron stopped me in the new
book section and told me how
highlight new books and create
much she loved our Lucky Day
seasonal and thematic displays in the
books. She said ‘it's like winning
foyer, the Young People's Library, the lottery every time I come to
Teen Zone, and near public the library.'
computers.

In the Garden
Outdoor programs resuming as weather
permits (STEAM nature walks, occasional
Story Times).
3D-printed animals move around the garden

just beyond the windows where excited
youngsters look for their favorites. Little
helpers often reposition them, too.
Butterfly box is up; bat house, bee hotel, and

raised beds (one for veggies, one for a
pollinator garden) are coming soon.
Irrigation and landscaping crew challenges

remain. We will focus on drought-tolerant, low
maintenance plantings to refresh the nature
trail.
South Valleys Library |

Future Stimulate
Imagination
Providing
Welcoming Spaces
Workforce
Building
Plans
Young People's LSTA grant
Library Garden awarded!
Staff members
refresh! Portable meeting
participate in KUNR
Eagle Scout project rooms and privacy
On the Shelf and
to screen from booths to assist
readers advisory list
development and patrons with remote
creation
restore sense of work, job interviews,
In 2023, South Valleys Library will place and meetings
celebrate 20 years since our

groundbreaking. With that milestone New meeting room Review options for
Promote books carpet! replacing furniture
combined with our new Strategic Plan through engaging $5,700 donation with a focus on
displays from Commissioner comfort, durability,
we are looking forward to new Lucey combined and cleanability
projects, space refreshes, and inspired with gift funds
focus.
All staff up to date Participate in
Host author events on diversity, safety, outreach focused
both live and customer service, on connecting job
virtually and readers seekers with library
South Valleys Library | advisory training resources
Future Plans slide 1 of 2

Future Lifelong Learning School Support
Celebrate Our
Diverse Community
Plans Continue Time-out

Tuesday program
for adults. Fine-tune
this program to
offer more of what
Visit each service
area school at least
once per school
Provide and display
diverse library
material to reflect
year our community
our patrons want
and need
Plan programs and

Identify more Identify
displays to reflect
senior-focused homeschool family
events and
outreach networks and target
celebrations
opportunities for outreach
identified by the
YSLE team
Provide robust on- Ensure services to

Continue Tech Café
site school tours, vulnerable and
to help seniors get
educator training, underserved
and stay current
and after-hours all- populations through
South Valleys Library | with technology
school events staff training

Staff Jennifer Cole - Promoted from LAIII at Sierra View to LI at
South Valleys (9/2020)
Eric Middleton -Transitioned from part-time to full-time
Highlights LAII (5/2021)

Krystina Stigman - Newly hired LAII (6/2021)
Christine Werlein - Newly hired LAII (6/2021)
The last two years have seen many Toni McLaughlin - Promoted from LAIII to LI (7/2021)
changes for staff, too! We have had Michelle Marroquin-Lopez - Promoted from Aide to part-
retirements, transfers, promotions, and time LAII (10/2021)
new hires. We were fortunate to add
Lysa Lee - Transferred from Northwest Reno LAII
staff to enable us to be open to the
(10/2021)
public seven days a week. We also
Nathanie Clancy - Newly hired LAII (10/2021)
hosted staff from Northwest Reno and
Sparks libraries during their remodels. Teree Yount - Promoted from part-time LAII at
Downtown Reno to LAIII (4/2022)
Longtime dedicated staff - Juliana Aneiros, Chris
55%
of staff have been at our branch for
Badolato, Julie Demosthenes, Jeannie Koster, Suzanne
McMann, Terri Van Hoozer, Denise Viss, and our fearless
leader, Julie Ullman
less than two years.
Thank you!
To the Library Board of Trustees and Library Administration for your support and guidance, year in and year
out! You help us to be great at our jobs.
DIVERSITY AUDIT
WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
MAY 2022 REPORT
DEBI STEARS, COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
CELEBRATING DIVERSE
COMMUNITIES
Ensure we are serving

everyone and celebrating
everyone in our community
This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC.

DIVERSITY AUDIT OF COLLECTION
Analyze Select Promote

ANALYZE
EXISTING
COLLECTION
ABUSE & VIOLENCE
ARAB & MIDDLE EASTERN
BLACK
DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS
EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
HISPANIC & LATINO
INDIGENOUS
LGBTQIA+ & GENDER STUDIES
MENTAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH
MULTICULTURAL
OWN VOICES
RELIGION
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ADDICTION
National Average
COLLECTION
11%
DIVERSITY
WCLS Collection
21%
SELECTING DIVERSE TITLES
Forthcoming titles Subject Lists

• National demand • Award winners
• Critical reviews • Seek out titles we may have overlooked
• Local interest • Examples:
• Purchase Suggestions • Diverse Families in Picture Books
• LGBTQIA+ Fiction
• African American Board Books
PROMOTING
DIVERSE TITLES
PROMOTING
DIVERSE
COLLECTIONS
PROMOTING
DIVERSE TITLES
•Celebrations Calendar
•Physical and Digital
Displays
Washoe County Library System Quarterly Statistics Report
FY 2021-2022 Quarter 3
Checkouts
January February March Total January February March Total
Duncan/Traner 39 48 56 143 Kiosk 0 0 0 0
Gerlach 266 307 229 802 Bookmobile 0 0 0 0
Incline Village 2,743 2,633 3,141 8,517 Homebound 0 0 0 0
North Valleys 6,973 6,822 7,762 21,557 Total 0 0 0 0
Northwest Reno 73 1,879 11,957 13,909
Downtown Reno 13,003 12,188 12,104 37,295
Senior Center 910 846 829 2,585
29,844
Physical versus digital
Sierra View 10,760 9,478 9,606
South Valleys 20,591 20,890 23,182 64,663 Check Outs
Spanish Springs 13,588 14,144 17,330 45,062
Sparks 1,521 162 92 1,775
Verdi 349 375 308 1,032
Total 70,816 69,772 86,596 227,184
Physical 70,816 69,772 86,596 227,184

Digital 65,163 56,216 64,190 185,569
Physical Digital
Check Outs by Branch

25,000
20,000
January
15,000
February
March
10,000
5,000
0
Welcoming Spaces
Gate Count Reference
Duncan/Traner 2,442 2,605 2,210 7,257 5 6 6 17
Gerlach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Incline Village 4,218 4,326 5,670 14,214 0 0 0 0
North Valleys 2,108 2,464 2,648 7,220 521 560 514 1,595
Northwest Reno 458 1,852 5,950 8,260 0 169 729 898
Downtown Reno 8,407 8,793 10,151 27,351 557 526 512 1,595
Senior Center 0 0 1,390 1,390 0 0 0 0
Sierra View 6,684 7,851 8,552 23,087 431 383 415 1,229
South Valleys 10,146 10,600 11,009 31,755 637 639 621 1,897
Spanish Springs 6,308 5,198 8,142 19,648 670 587 669 1,926
Sparks 0 0 0 0 12 18 10 40
Verdi 236 283 152 671 17 12 10 39
Total 41,007 43,972 55,874 140,853 2,850 2,900 3,486 9,236
WiFi Computer Use

Duncan/Traner 195 202 271 668 33 46 31 110
Gerlach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Incline Village 663 677 1,055 2,395 109 81 133 323
North Valleys 1,167 1,446 2,092 4,705 318 319 427 1,064
Northwest Reno 760 1,101 1,774 3,635 0 50 448 498
Downtown Reno 3,190 3,348 3,692 10,230 3,025 2,918 3,308 9,251
Senior Center 1,159 1,434 1,390 3,983 521 479 530 1,530
Sierra View 1,705 1,895 2,258 5,858 1,125 1,161 1,150 3,436
South Valleys 2,442 2,218 2,575 7,235 171 293 278 742
Spanish Springs 1,187 1,151 1,397 3,735 379 293 452 1,124
Sparks 21 362 808 1,191 - 0 0 0
Verdi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 12,489 13,834 17,312 43,635 5,681 5,640 6,757 18,078
4000 Computer Use by Branch

3000 January
February
2000
March
1000
0
Workforce Development
Meeting Rooms: Number of Uses Meeting Rooms: Number of People
Duncan/Traner 0 0 0 0 0 1,970 674 0
Gerlach 0 0 0 0 0 42 0 12,818
Incline Village 16 18 23 57 112 3,619 3,318 7,049
North Valleys 0 0 0 0 0 2,464 2,648 5,112
Northwest Reno 0 11 43 54 0 4,182 3,649 7,831
Downtown Reno 6 12 16 34 73 7,039 8,641 15,753
Senior Center 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sierra View 0 0 0 0 0 6,875 5,943 12,818
South Valleys 32 37 42 111 374 8,954 8,689 18,017
Spanish Springs 37 34 47 118 745 3,951 3,479 8,175
Sparks 0 0 0 0 0 6,155 6,453 12,608
Verdi 0 0 0 0 0 106 104 210
Total 69 71 89 229 1,119 26,041 24,668 51,828
Meeting Room Uses

50
45
40 January
35 February
30
March
25
20
15
10
5
0
Meeting Room Attendance

10,000
8,000 January
February
6,000
March
4,000
2,000
0
School Support
Number of Youth Outreaches Youth Outreach Attendance
Duncan/Traner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Gerlach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Incline Village 1 2 0 3 21 34 0 55
North Valleys 0 1 1 2 0 8 9 17
Northwest Reno 0 0 1 1 0 0 110 110
Downtown Reno 0 1 1 2 0 20 6 26
Sierra View 0 0 7 7 0 0 202 202
South Valleys 2 0 2 4 215 0 283 498
Spanish Springs 3 5 3 11 14 138 70 222
Sparks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Verdi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 25,144 27,860 34,899 87,903 14,035 82,878 82,460 189,505
In-Person Youth Programs In-Person Youth Program Attendance

Gerlach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Incline Village 0 0 0 0 71 85 231 387
North Valleys 14 23 33 70 226 397 648 1,271
Northwest Reno 0 2 21 23 0 26 502 528
Downtown Reno 4 5 9 18 46 48 118 212
Sierra View 17 15 22 54 113 160 286 559
South Valleys 26 25 33 84 300 396 587 1,283
Spanish Springs 34 33 45 112 319 486 787 1,592
Sparks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Verdi 4 4 5 13 48 41 12 101
Total 99 107 168 374 1,123 1,639 3,171 5,933
Virtual Youth Programs Virtual Youth Program Attendance

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lifelong Learning
Number of Adult Outreaches Adult Outreach Attendance
Gerlach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Valleys 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northwest Reno 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Downtown Reno 1 0 1 2 30 0 40 70
Sierra View 0 1 0 1 0 6 0 6
South Valleys 0 0 1 1 0 0 7 7
Spanish Springs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sparks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Verdi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 1 1 2 4 30 6 47 83
In-Person Adult Programs In-Person Adult Program Attendance

Gerlach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Valleys 2 2 8 12 22 36 55 113
Northwest Reno 0 1 2 3 0 26 103 129
Downtown Reno 5 8 16 29 40 70 101 211
Sierra View 42 42 57 141 55 77 455 587
South Valleys 5 5 11 21 19 10 23 52
Sparks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Verdi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 56 60 103 219 144 233 785 1,162
Virtual Adult Programs Virtual Adult Program Attendance

0 1 1 2 0 39 26 65
January February March Total

Kiosk 0 0 0 0
Bookmobile 0 0 0 0
Homebound 0 0 0 0
Celebrate Diversity
In-Person Youth Programs In-Person Youth Program Attendance
Gerlach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Incline Village 0 0 0 0 71 85 231 387
North Valleys 14 23 33 70 226 397 648 1,271
Northwest Reno 0 2 21 23 0 26 502 528
Downtown Reno 4 5 9 18 46 48 118 212
Sierra View 17 15 22 54 113 160 286 559
South Valleys 26 25 33 84 300 396 587 1,283
Spanish Springs 34 33 45 112 319 486 787 1,592
Sparks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Verdi 4 4 5 13 48 41 12 101
Total 99 107 168 374 1,123 1,639 3,171 5,933
In-Person Adult Programs In-Person Adult Program Attendance

Gerlach 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
North Valleys 2 2 8 12 22 36 55 113
Northwest Reno 0 1 2 3 0 26 103 129
Downtown Reno 5 8 16 29 40 70 101 211
Sierra View 42 42 57 141 55 77 455 587
South Valleys 5 5 11 21 19 10 23 52
Sparks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Verdi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 56 60 103 219 144 233 785 1,162
900
Youth Program Attendance
800 January
700
600 February
500 March
400
300
200
100
0
Promote the Library

Email Communication
Total Recipients
78430 86876 77739 243045
Opens Click Through

Weekly Newsletter 26195 26266 27013 79474 1079 25323 974 27376
Incline Village Newsletter 125 147 132 404 3 79 18 100
Email Blasts 417 6816 242 7475 167 4617 66 4850
Total 26737 33229 27387 87353 1249 30019 1058 32326
Social Media Reach

Facebook 26239 15432 34335 76006
Twitter 27600 23900 18300 69800
Instagram 2055 1791 3961 7807
TikTok 0 4330 538 4868
Total 55894 45453 57134 158481
60000
Social Media Reach 35000
Email Clicks
January 30000 January
50000
February 25000 February
40000
March 20000 March
30000
15000
20000
10000
10000 5000
0 0
From: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Scott, Jeff
<jscott@washoecounty.gov>
To: Burton, L.J. [LJBurton@washoecounty.gov]; Grasso, Lorna [LGrasso@washoecounty.gov];
Cortes, Cecilia [Ccortes@washoecounty.gov]; Storey, Marilyn [MStorey@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John
[JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: LBOT Packet
Attachments: 22 5 18 LBOT Agenda-combined.pdf
Here are some of the pieces of the packet. It probably needs a review by Leah. We also need the
minutes and the stats.
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022
4:00 P.M.
15650 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV 89511
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

3) Approval of Meeting Minutes

a) For Possible Action: Approval of Minutes from the Library Board Meeting of April 20, 2022
4) Old Business
None
5) New Business
a) Library Director’s Strategic Plan Update
b) For Possible Action: Acknowledgement of Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Cash and
NonCash Donations received by the Library System between January 1 and March 31, 2022, for a
combined total of $15,025.76
6) Reports
a) Library Director Update
b) South Valleys Library Update
c) Collection Development Report on Collection Diversity
d) Quarterly Stats Report to include statistics for January, February, and March 2022
e) Quarterly Financial Report to include gift fund expenditures for January, February, and
March 2021
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.

9) Board Comment – Limited to Announcements, Strategic Plan Activity Updates or Issues Proposed for
Future Agendas and/or workshops
10) Adjournment
Washoe
County Library
System
May
➢Identify Book Deserts in Washoe
County
➢ Team: Outreach
➢ Progress: Survey Ongoing/On
Track
➢Being Development of Bookmobile
➢ Team: Outreach/Technical
Services
➢ Progress: Behind Schedule due to
Supply Chain Issues
➢Install Bookmachine at
Incline Village Library
➢ Team: Technical Service/Incline
Village Library
➢ Progress:
Completed/Machine
Installed and Operational
➢Identify local interest authors/identify
author programs
➢Develop Book Promotion Plan
➢Develop Core Collection at Branches
➢ Team: Technical Services/Book Service
Team
➢ Progress: On Track/Book Service Team
Established, Author Subscription Service
Established/Subscription Service Pilot
Program launches at Incline Village and
North Valleys Library
➢ Core Collection at Branches established
Provide Welcoming
Spaces
➢Renovate Northwest
Reno Library
➢ Completed February 2022
➢Renovate Sparks Library
➢ Completed April 2022
Both projects completed
ahead of schedule
Next: Sierra View Library
and Senior Center Library
Provide Welcoming Spaces
➢Staff Training: Niche Academy/Diversity
Training
➢Director Updates: Weekly updates sent
out by Library Director (included in
monthly LBOT Report)
➢"Teams" program renamed "Challenge
program"
➢Lit Fiber to Gerlach (contract awarded:
$2 million project to put high speed fiber
internet into the Gerlach Library)
➢Keiser Trust funding for Senior Center
Library/Project approved by Washoe
County Capital Improvement Projects
Workforce Building
➢Virtual Office Space Support
➢ Purchased Webcams to support
ID.Me implementation and NNLC
program support
➢ Awarded $75,000 for Virtual
Room Phone Booths and Meeting
Rooms to support virtual
meetings in the library
➢ NNLC partnership thriving at
Sierra View Library with possible
expansion to Sparks Library
Workforce Building
➢Washoe ACT program
➢ Partnering with Reno-Sparks Chamber
of Commerce, Northern Nevada Literacy
Council, and Nevada Works to expand
Work Ready Communities Program
➢ Working with Nevada Department of
Education, guidance from NV Energy
who has implemented the program, and
Las Vegas Clark County Library District
who provides training for program
➢ Work Keys program will be implemented
at every high school in Nevada starting
Fall 2022
➢ Will need to increase number of
businesses adopting program
Lifelong Learning
➢Homebound Services Planned
➢Mobile Outreach Services Connected to Bookmobile
➢Senior Center Library Renovation funded and on CIP
schedule
Celebrate Our Diverse Community
➢Diversity Training
planned for May 19th
➢Diversity Audit of
Collection Conducted
➢Washoe County Library
Celebrates Diversity
through its Celebration
Calendar and other events
Thank You
Washoe County Library System
May
We receive monetary and in-kind donations throughout the year that assist in providing services and materials.
These donations are greatly appreciated by the Library Board of Trustees, staff, and the public.
The list includes the names of donors from Jan 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022.
Cash Donations: $ 15,025.76

Frank Bender Charitable Fund - In Memory of Frank Norcross $627.67
Better World Books – Sierra View Branch Gift Funds $118.09
Friends of Washoe County Library for reading materials $1,100.00
Joshua M. Glantz – For as needed systemwide $30.00
Alec Holland – for as needed systemwide $300.00
Nadine Legarza – In Memory of Beatyanne Rasmussen $25.00
Commissioner Bob Lucey (SO) Library Donation $5,700.00
Linda McNaught – For purchase of e-books $100.00
Sierra Sundays Book Club – Downtown Reno Gift in Memory of Marie $25.00
We strive to ensure that our donors and supporters are recognized accurately. If we have inaccurately not listed
you, or if a mistake has been made, please let us know so we can correct it. Thank you!
Library Director Update 5/9/22
Gerlach/Hotspots

exercises. We will have light refreshments and coffee. The program will run from 8 to 12. Branches open
at 2 pm. Sparks and Sierra View Libraries close at 6.
Room grant
Book vending grant

for the book vending machine and a second for a newer model. The big question with both machines is
reliable SIP2 service which is critical for the machine to read library cards and check out materials.

Sarah, Méla, Washoe County Community Services Department, Eilish Rothe, Rob Rothe, and I will meet
Book Desert Survey
Please review and fill out the Book Desert Survey as you have time.
https://forms.office.com/g/vnL2x3ckNC
Library Aide Recruitment is live (open through August but will have a ten-day turnaround to pull names.
A rolling recruitment). We will also ask for transfers
April Washoe Stars
Emily Coe for Quality Public Service

Emily was commended for taking pride in her work as courier for the system
Jerome Potash for Quality Public Service

Jerome was commended for his hard work as courier for the system.
Marie Sevier-Dyer for Quality Public Service

Marie was commended for attending the YALSA conference this past fall and was inspired to develop a
service (more details on this will be forthcoming). (At North Valleys Library)
Natalie Villegas for Quality Public Service

Natalie was commended for attending the YALSA conference this past fall and was inspired to develop a
service. (At Incline Village Library)
Samantha Van Hoozer for Quality Public Service

Samantha was commended for going above and beyond at the Washoe County Library System for
providing three storytimes in one week.
Maya Delgado for Quality Public Service

Maya was commended for her outreach, bilingual storytime, and and her work with the Spanish
speaking community in Sparks.
Kudos to Spanish Springs Library Staff
KUNR On The Shelf and On The Kids Shelf Segments

(from Beate)
You can access the list of books directly through this link:
https://catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/?browseCategory=main_as_heard_on_kunr
Segments will show-up online shortly: https://www.kunr.org/show/on-the-shelf

DIVERSITY AUDIT
MAY 2022 REPORT
DEBI STEARS, COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
CELEBRATING DIVERSE
COMMUNITIES
Ensure we are serving

everyone and celebrating
everyone in our community
This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC.

DIVERSITY AUDIT OF COLLECTION
Analyze Select Promote

ANALYZE
EXISTING
COLLECTION
ABUSE & VIOLENCE
ARAB & MIDDLE EASTERN
BLACK
DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS
EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE
HISPANIC & LATINO
INDIGENOUS
LGBTQIA+ & GENDER STUDIES
MENTAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH
MULTICULTURAL
OWN VOICES
RELIGION
SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ADDICTION
National Average
COLLECTION
11%
DIVERSITY
WCLS Collection
21%
SELECTING DIVERSE TITLES
Forthcoming titles Subject Lists

• National demand • Award winners
• Critical reviews • Seek out titles we may have overlooked
• Local interest • Examples:
• Purchase Suggestions • Diverse Families in Picture Books
• LGBTQIA+ Fiction
• African American Board Books
PROMOTING
DIVERSE TITLES
PROMOTING
DIVERSE
COLLECTIONS
PROMOTING
DIVERSE TITLES
•Celebrations Calendar
•Physical and Digital
Displays
May 18, 2022
Report
Highlights
Part 1: COVID recap

COVID recap

Safe reopening


Drive-up only

Drive-up only

Drive-up only



What's
happening now?
San Diego!
In-person Events
Returning
(volunteer-run)
STEAM Thursday
Tech Café
Paws 2 Read
Spellbinders
In-person Events
New
Upcoming
Time (Fall 2022)
Growing
numbers 1129 2756
750
500

Eye-catching
Displays

computers.

In the Garden
Story Times).



trail.

Future Stimulate
Imagination
Providing
Welcoming Spaces
Workforce
Building
Plans
Staff members
participate in KUNR
On the Shelf and
creation

focus.

Celebrate Our
Diverse Community

Tuesday program
this program to
offer more of what
Visit each service
once per school
Provide and display
diverse library
material to reflect
year our community
our patrons want
and need
Plan programs and

displays to reflect
events and
celebrations
identified by the
YSLE team

Continue Tech Café
to help seniors get
and stay current


(10/2021)
55%
Thank you!
Subject: Reminder: Application for 2022–2023 Presidential Leadership and Committee
Appointments
TO: NACo Members

FROM: Hon. Denise Winfrey, NACo First Vice President
DATE: May 13, 2022
RE: Application for 2022–2023 Presidential Leadership and Committee
Appointments
Thank you for your dedication to your county and counties across America through your
membership with the National Association of Counties (NACo).
As we emerge from this pandemic, we are revisiting our personal and professional priorities. While
you serve your county in vast ways, I ask you to strongly consider submitting your name for a
leadership position at NACo. Together, we can achieve results for our counties and the people we
serve each and every day.
These appointments are for:
• Policy Steering Committee chairs and vice chairs and subcommittee chairs and vice chairs
• Large Urban County Caucus and Rural Action Caucus chairs, vice chairs and members
• Standing Committee chairs, vice chairs and members
• Ad Hoc Committee, Task Force and Advisory Board chairs, vice chairs and members
• At-Large NACo Board Directors
Below is more information for each committee and its specific appointment terms. Committee
leaders and members must cover their own travel and conference expenses.
IMPORTANT: Steering committee membership is not a part of this application process. State
associations of counties are responsible for nominating general policy steering committee members.
The online nomination form for policy steering committee membership can be found here.
To become a member of a steering committee you must fill out the nomination form and submit it to
your state association. They will submit the nomination to NACo.
Presidential Appointment
Application
To be considered for a presidential appointment to any of the following committees or as an at-

large director for the NACo Board of Directors, you MUST complete the application online by
11:59 p.m. EDT on May 31, 2022.
POLICY STEERING COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

The 10 policy steering committees will each have a leadership team consisting of a chair, an
appropriate number of vice chairs and subcommittee chairs and vice chairs. Those applicants who
have been active members of the steering committee will be given preference in consideration for
these appointments. The applicant should be willing to help coordinate leadership conference calls,
develop meeting agendas and participate in outreach with federal officials, if necessary. These
appointments are for one year (July–July).
RAC AND LUCC LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERS

The Rural Action Caucus and the Large Urban County Caucus will each have a chair and an
appropriate number of vice chairs and members. Applicants who have been active members of
these caucuses will be given preference in consideration for these appointments. These
appointments are for one year.
AT-LARGE APPOINTMENTS TO THE NACO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Each president appoints 10 at-large directors to the NACo Board of Directors for a one-year term.
These appointments are to add balance to the board with respect to any inequities between urban
and rural, gender, geography and minority representation. As with our communities, our strength is
in our diversity. These appointments are for one year.
STANDING COMMITTEES
The Standing Committees provide important feedback and facts for NACo’s Board of Directors and
Executive Committee.
• Information Technology. Advises on information technology issues and provides oversight

on NACo information technology projects. (Appoints the chair, vice chairs and members for
a one-year term.)
• Programs and Services. Advises the development and evaluation of programs and services
for NACo members. (Appoints the chair, vice chairs and members for a one-year term.)
• Membership. Actively recruits and retains member counties, parishes and boroughs to
advance NACo's number one performance priority of county official engagement. (Appoints
the chair, vice chairs and members for a one-year term.)
AD HOC COMMITTEES, ADVISORY BOARDS AND TASK FORCES

The Ad Hoc committees are as follows:
• Arts and Culture Commission. Demonstrates how the arts can be used by county officials to
promote economic development and provide solutions to many of the challenges that they
face, through workshop sessions, field trips, special publications and its annual Arts &
Culture awards, which recognize counties working to foster an environment where arts &
culture can thrive to create more livable communities. (Appoints the chair, vice-chair and
• Geospatial Information Systems Subcommittee. Provides a framework for gathering,
managing and analyzing data to inform county decisions. (Appoints the chair, vice-chair and
• Resilient Counties Advisory Board. Provides information, guidance and support to the NACo
Resilient Counties Initiative. (Appoints the chair, vice-chairs and members for a one-year
term.)
• Healthy Counties Advisory Board. Provides information, guidance and support to the NACo
Healthy Counties Initiative. (Appoints the chair, vice-chairs and members for a one-year
term.)
• Immigration Reform Task Force. Educates Congress, the administration and NACo members
on the impact of immigration on counties and helps advocate for NACo's priorities.
(Appoints chair, vice chairs and members for a one-year term.)
• International Economic Development Task Force. Provides information, guidance and
support for international economic development activities, including tools for county
officials. (Appoints the chair, vice-chairs and members for a one-year term.)
• Veterans and Military Services Committee. Engages NACo and its members to develop and
highlight county best practices and policies to promote innovative programs, services and
benefits for military service members, veterans and their families. (Appoints the chair, vice
chairs and members for a one-year term.)
The Presidential Appointments Application Form must be completed by anyone who would like to
be considered for a leadership or committee appointment on a steering, standing or ad hoc
committee for the 2022–2023 presidential year. The online application form is available here.
The deadline for submitting your application is 11:59 p.m. EDT on May 31, 2022. Thank you, in
advance, for your interest in serving, and I look forward to receiving your application.
Please direct any questions to committee@naco.org.


From: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Dalusung, Joan
<JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
To: Burton, L.J. [LJBurton@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Grasso, Lorna [LGrasso@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Additional body for DQSH at Sparks
Sure thing! I'm sure they'll be thrilled at one fewer form to complete. 🙂
Thanks!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung
Assistant Director | Washoe County Library System
jdalusung@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8345
301 S. Center St., Reno, NV 89501
From: Burton, Leah J. <LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>

To: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Grasso, Lorna <LGrasso@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: RE: Additional body for DQSH at Sparks
Thanks Joan; would you mind letting the managers know at your next meeting? We will also let anyone
who sends the old form in know that it’s not needed anymore and ask them to email Jeff for approval
instead.
Leah
From: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
To: Burton, Leah J. <LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>
This sounds great to me! Easier for all.
Thanks!
- Joan
Sent from my iPad
On May 9, 2022, at 7:25 PM, Burton, Leah J. <LJBurton@washoecounty.gov> wrote:

Hi Joan,
We were discussing this with Jeff last month, and have been thinking we could probably
discontinue use of the LWOP/Extra Time Request form. I checked with Payroll and they
did not recognize that form; perhaps it was an internal document created by Tami in the
past to make sure the proper parties were notified. At any rate, it isn’t a document
required by Payroll.
In most cases, a supervisor or manager has already emailed as soon as they became
aware of a need for comp or LWOP, and Jeff has replied with his approval (or denial). An
email is sufficient documentation of Jeff’s approval, so routing the form around for
multiple signatures after this is not really necessary, and sometimes results in a
duplication of efforts (example: Jeff ends up signing these forms more than once if a
branch both scans/emails as well as following up with a hard copy via interoffice mail).
Our suggested new procedure:
• Employee notifies supervisor and/or Branch Manager via email as soon as they
are aware there will be a need for Comp or LWOP (or submits a retroactive
request, for example, in situations like alarm calls where a manager or
supervisor has to go back after hours). A brief explanation of the reason for the
request should be included.
• If supervisor or Branch manager approves, they forward the email chain to Jeff
for his review, CC:ing Lorna and I.
• Jeff responds, CC:ing Lorna and I, to let everyone know whether the request is
approved or denied. Lorna keeps the email electronically for payroll purposes.
• Employee records the extra time or LWOP for that pay period, and supervisor
reviews the timesheet & approves as usual.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about this suggested change.
Thank you!
Leah
From: Grasso, Lorna <LGrasso@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Burton, Leah J. <LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>
Joan, this is something we have been discussing with our own team as we seem to get
them in different ways. Leah will have to jump in on this but if they come through
interoffice, Cece or Marilyn do take them to Jeff to sign and then scan them to me and I
just file them in case there are any questions down the road. We have had some sign
and scan them to us and then we scan to Jeff to sign, which works as well.
Lorna L. Grasso
Administrative Secretary | Washoe County Library System
lgrasso@wahoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8344

To: Garcia, Melisa <MGarcia@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate
Cc: Jaeck, Sarah <SJaeck@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy
<JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Grasso, Lorna <LGrasso@washoecounty.gov>; Burton,
Leah J. <LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Hi all!
That's a great question. Ultimately, all comp time requests need to
be submitted to Jeff on the attached form. He signs them and then I
believe they go back to Lorna since she works with payroll.
*Lorna and Leah, what is the easiest way to work with these comp
time approvals? I'm thinking perhaps Staff and Manager sign the
hard copies, send them via courier to RN attention Jeff, he will sign
and then they'll get back to Admin Clerical. Cece or Marilyn might
pick them up, scan and send to you, Lorna. Does that work?
Thank you.
- Joan
Joan Dalusung
From: Garcia, Melisa <MGarcia@washoecounty.gov>

To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan
She can do 4 extra hours.
Méla
Melisa -Méla- Garcia
Librarian I - Sierra View Library - Washoe County Library System
mgarcia@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.827.3232
4001 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89502
From: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>

To: Garcia, Melisa <MGarcia@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan
Great, thanks Mela! Extra hours or comp time?
Joan-- how would you like everyone to submit their available staff
and whether they need comp/extra hours/flex? Is this something
Clerical keeps track of? Or the individual branches?
Beate
Beate Weinert

Cc: Jaeck, Sarah <SJaeck@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Additional body for DQSH at Sparks
Howdy!
Jennifer Heath can be another body at SP for their Drag Queen Story Hour that
Sunday, June 26th if they can use her help.
Méla
To: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
Thanks Joan; would you mind letting the managers know at your next meeting? We will also let anyone
who sends the old form in know that it’s not needed anymore and ask them to email Jeff for approval
instead.
Leah

To: Burton, Leah J. <LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>
Thanks!
- Joan
Sent from my iPad
Hi Joan,
- Employee notifies supervisor and/or Branch Manager via email as soon as they
- If supervisor or Branch manager approves, they forward the email chain to Jeff
- Jeff responds, CC:ing Lorna and I, to let everyone know whether the request is
- Employee records the extra time or LWOP for that pay period, and supervisor
Thank you!
Leah

Lorna L. Grasso

Hi all!

Thank you.
- Joan
Joan Dalusung

Méla


Beate
Beate Weinert

Howdy!
Méla

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<MATiar@washoecounty.gov>
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CC: Library - Mgmt & Supervisors [Library-MgmtSupervisors@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Arboretum Story Time Poster and Slide
Good afternoon,
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An alliance of community business leaders on Tuesday presented a plan for a
reinvigoration of the Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center to the Washoe Board of
County Commissioners.
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Business News: Cost of living in

Reno continues to rise
Living in Washoe County continues to get more and more expensive. The Reno-Sparks
Realtors Association recently released its April home sales report.
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May 10, 2022
Cost of living in Reno continues to rise

“The cost of living in Reno…is 3.7% higher than in Las Vegas.”
By Bob Conrad
The median cost of a single family home in Reno and Sparks has jumped to $595,000.
That’s “an increase of 3.5 percent from last month and a 20.6 percent increase from the
previous year,” the realtors’ report noted.
Adding in the North Valleys shows that number is $630,000. That’s an increase of 26% from a
year ago. Those figures do not include condos, modular homes or townhomes.
The report comes as costs to live in the Biggest Little City continue to skyrocket. In
comparison to other major western cities, Reno continues to be more affordable, but it’s more
expensive than some California cities and even Las Vegas.
By Bob Conrad
The median cost of a single family home in Reno and Sparks has jumped to $595,000.
That’s “an increase of 3.5 percent from last month and a 20.6 percent increase from the
previous year,” the realtors’ report noted.
Adding in the North Valleys shows that number is $630,000. That’s an increase of 26% from a
year ago. Those figures do not include condos, modular homes or townhomes.
The report comes as costs to live in the Biggest Little City continue to skyrocket. In
comparison to other major western cities, Reno continues to be more affordable, but it’s more
expensive than some California cities and even Las Vegas.
Salary.com shows Reno is more affordable than San Francisco and Portland, but more
expensive than Fresno. Reno is also more expensive than Las Vegas and more expensive than
Nevada’s statewide average.
“The cost of living in Reno … is 3.7% higher than in Las Vegas,” the website notes.
The rising costs mean few people are moving here, as we reported in September.
“When you look at the population totals for 2020, we grew 40% less than we did in 2019,”
Brian Bonnenfant with the Center for Regional Studies at the University of Nevada said last
year. “We almost reached about 8,000 new persons in 2019, and [in] 2020 we only added
about 4,400 [or] 4,500. I think what’s really creeping into the mix is cost of living. It has to be
the cost of living.”
Various data sources paint a bleak picture for affordability in the greater Reno area.
MIT’s “living wage calculator” shows a single adult without children needs to make $16.76 per
hour to live here. With three children, the hourly wage needs to be $57.36 to be considered
livable. That also assumes the single person’s housing costs are only $10,500 per year – or
$875 per month.
The more children, and the fewer adults working, increase costs considerably. A single-earner
in a household with three children needs to make $43 an hour to be considered making a
living wage.
A two-person household, with no children and both adults working, means both income
earners can have a living wage making $13 an hour.
MIT’s data, however, are from 2019.
“The living wage is defined as the wage needed to cover basic family expenses (basic needs
budget) plus all relevant taxes. Values are reported in 2020 dollars,” MIT’s report from the
department of urban studies and planning notes.
San Francisco charm comes to Reno in the form of a

cable car bar
Anthony (Tony) Gentile, a long-time local in the food and drink scene, launched
a new project this spring, bringing a bit of the big city to the biggest little city.
Along with his wife Kris, the former owner of Midtown Wine Bar, Gentile is now the
conductor of a very special mobile bar – one made to look like a San Francisco trolley
car. While it’s not open for rides, Gentile and his staff do serve beer, wine and cocktails
out of the walk-up window. The business is called simply, Trolley Bar.
Tony Gentile's Trolley Bar, a mobile wine and cocktail bar that opened this spring and
serves up drinks at catered and special events.
Tony Gentile's Trolley Bar, a mobile wine and cocktail bar that opened this spring and
serves up drinks at catered and special events.
Trolley Bar is the result of a five-year dream, one that was sparked randomly when
Gentile spotted an old run-down trolley on a northern California hotel property while
on vacation. The trolley appeared to be there only for decoration but, perhaps as a
result of years in the wine industry, Gentile was immediately inspired by what the
trolley could be. In this case, he visualized a mobile bar.
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Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company recently signs lease for a downtown office.
Basin Street Properties announced Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company has signed a lease for
7,404 square feet at 300 East Second Street. “We wanted to find a space for our corporate
headquarters that is centrally located between all five of our properties in Truckee, Tahoe City,
Sparks and USA Parkway.” said Andrew Cross, CEO of Truckee Tahoe Lumber Company.
Neighbor Network enhances transportation access. Neighbor Network of Northern

Nevada (N4) has partnered with nonprofit agency, Feonix – Mobility Rising, to launch an
online platform that provides information on accessible transportation for all community
members. “Our new app connects riders with public transit providers, volunteer drivers and
human services providers throughout Northern Nevada,” said N4 Executive Director Amy
Dewitt-Smith. Similar to the Uber or Lyft app, riders can use the N4 Connect App to schedule
their rides and investigate what services are available to drive them and when.
Michael Brazier joins Children’s Cabinet as COO. The Children’s Cabinet last week
announced Michael Brazier is the new chief operations officer. Brazier has 14 years of
experience in revenue generation and management. He recently service as CEO and President
of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
Reno Food Systems receives $18,000 from the Community Foundation. The
funding will help RFS work towards increasing opportunities for interns and the public to
experience the interconnectedness of food systems. “By connecting people to the land and to
growing food, they come to understand the impact their food purchases have on the planet
and the lives of people who produce it, around the world and right here in Northern Nevada,”
said Lyndsey Langsdale, president.
IMBĪB Custom Brews claims a gold medal in the 2022 World Beer Cup. IMBĪB was
awarded a gold medal in the Belgian-Style Sour Ale category for Triad, a Belgian-style Lambic
ale. Triad has also won two silver medals at the Great American Beer Festival (2018 and 2020)
and a gold medal at the Best of Craft Beer Awards (2019). “Winning gold at the World Beer
Cup is the honor of a lifetime for our brewery. The level of competition and the caliber of
judges is unmatched and so, while every award we receive is meaningful, this one is almost
overwhelming,” said Jason Green, co-founder and brewmaster.
Fifth grade teacher wins Presidential Award for Excellence in Science,

Mathematics, and Science Teaching. A fifth grade teacher at Nick Poulakidas Elementary
School will represent Nevada as the winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in
Science, Mathematics, and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for 2020. Amie Braik has been an
educator for 17 years. “I am so honored to receive this award, and it is an incredible feeling to
be recognized on a national level for teaching a subject I love,” she said.
Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada announces $5,000 scholarship

and grant opportunities. The entrepreneurial prize competition is for current or future
small business owners who are also a member of the GLCCNV. “We launched the scholarship
and grant opportunity in 2021 and had a tremendous response from Chamber members
statewide, so much so that we knew we had to continue and expand the opportunity,” said
Chamber President Tim Haughinberry. “Thanks to our ongoing partnership with Cox
Business, we’re able to offer this financial support to two LGBTQ+ small business owners in
Nevada.”
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To: Burton, L.J. [LJBurton@washoecounty.gov]
Thanks!
- Joan
Sent from my iPad
Hi Joan,
- Employee notifies supervisor and/or Branch Manager via email as soon as they
- If supervisor or Branch manager approves, they forward the email chain to Jeff
- Jeff responds, CC:ing Lorna and I, to let everyone know whether the request is
- Employee records the extra time or LWOP for that pay period, and supervisor
Thank you!
Leah
Lorna L. Grasso

Hi all!
Thank you.
- Joan
Joan Dalusung

Méla

Beate
Beate Weinert

Howdy!
Méla

To: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
Hi Joan,
We were discussing this with Jeff last month, and have been thinking we could probably discontinue use
of the LWOP/Extra Time Request form. I checked with Payroll and they did not recognize that form;
perhaps it was an internal document created by Tami in the past to make sure the proper parties were
notified. At any rate, it isn’t a document required by Payroll.
In most cases, a supervisor or manager has already emailed as soon as they became aware of a need for
comp or LWOP, and Jeff has replied with his approval (or denial). An email is sufficient documentation of
Jeff’s approval, so routing the form around for multiple signatures after this is not really necessary, and
sometimes results in a duplication of efforts (example: Jeff ends up signing these forms more than once
if a branch both scans/emails as well as following up with a hard copy via interoffice mail).

- Employee notifies supervisor and/or Branch Manager via email as soon as they are aware there
will be a need for Comp or LWOP (or submits a retroactive request, for example, in situations
like alarm calls where a manager or supervisor has to go back after hours). A brief explanation of
the reason for the request should be included.
- If supervisor or Branch manager approves, they forward the email chain to Jeff for his review,
CC:ing Lorna and I.
- Jeff responds, CC:ing Lorna and I, to let everyone know whether the request is approved or
denied. Lorna keeps the email electronically for payroll purposes.
- Employee records the extra time or LWOP for that pay period, and supervisor reviews the
timesheet & approves as usual.
Thank you!
Leah

Joan, this is something we have been discussing with our own team as we seem to get them in different
ways. Leah will have to jump in on this but if they come through interoffice, Cece or Marilyn do take
them to Jeff to sign and then scan them to me and I just file them in case there are any questions down
the road. We have had some sign and scan them to us and then we scan to Jeff to sign, which works as
well.
Lorna L. Grasso

To: Garcia, Melisa <MGarcia@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Jaeck, Sarah <SJaeck@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Grasso,
Lorna <LGrasso@washoecounty.gov>; Burton, Leah J. <LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff
Hi all!
That's a great question. Ultimately, all comp time requests need to be submitted
to Jeff on the attached form. He signs them and then I believe they go back to
Lorna since she works with payroll.
*Lorna and Leah, what is the easiest way to work with these comp time
approvals? I'm thinking perhaps Staff and Manager sign the hard copies, send
them via courier to RN attention Jeff, he will sign and then they'll get back to
Admin Clerical. Cece or Marilyn might pick them up, scan and send to you, Lorna.
Does that work?
Thank you.
- Joan
Joan Dalusung

To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Jaeck, Sarah <SJaeck@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>
Méla

To: Garcia, Melisa <MGarcia@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
Joan-- how would you like everyone to submit their available staff and whether
they need comp/extra hours/flex? Is this something Clerical keeps track of? Or the
individual branches?
Beate
Beate Weinert

Howdy!
Jennifer Heath can be another body at SP for their Drag Queen Story Hour that Sunday, June
26th if they can use her help.
Méla

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Attachments: Washoe County Library.docx
Hi all!
That's a great question. Ultimately, all comp time requests need to be submitted
to Jeff on the attached form. He signs them and then I believe they go back to
Lorna since she works with payroll.
*Lorna and Leah, what is the easiest way to work with these comp time
approvals? I'm thinking perhaps Staff and Manager sign the hard copies, send
them via courier to RN attention Jeff, he will sign and then they'll get back to
Admin Clerical. Cece or Marilyn might pick them up, scan and send to you, Lorna.
Does that work?
Thank you.
- Joan
Joan Dalusung

To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
Méla

To: Garcia, Melisa <MGarcia@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
Joan-- how would you like everyone to submit their available staff and whether
they need comp/extra hours/flex? Is this something Clerical keeps track of? Or the
individual branches?

Beate
Beate Weinert

Howdy!
Jennifer Heath can be another body at SP for their Drag Queen Story Hour that Sunday, June
26th if they can use her help.
Méla
Washoe County Library
EXTRA HOURS / LWOP AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
***If your extra hours cover more than one (1) pay period,
a separate form must be submitted to your supervisor for each pay period (PP) together.
PP#: Name: Branch:

A request for extra hours MUST be approved in advance by your supervisor; except in case of an unanticipated emergency.
REQUEST FOR EXTRA HOURS REQUEST FOR LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

Comp Time Money LWOP
Straight Time? Yes No
Dates: # of Hrs Reason:
_____ ___/
Employee’s Signature/Date
____________________________/
Supervisor’s Signature/Date
_______________________________ /
Library Director’s Signature/Date
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Subject: Reno pilot appeals FAA suspension, says precedent poses threat for backcountry
pilots
Read: “Grow Your Own Stash with These Beginner’s Cannabis Strains” (sponsored by
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May 6, 2022
Reno pilot appeals FAA suspension, says

precedent poses threat for backcountry pilots
“There’s a precedent set with this case should this decision be upheld that could
be very bad to not only me and my future backcountry flying but to everyone
else.”
“There’s a precedent set with this case should this decision be upheld that could
be very bad to not only me and my future backcountry flying but to everyone
else.”
By Kristen Hackbarth
Reno backcountry pilot Trent Palmer last week on YouTube shared the story of his
pilot license suspension, making national aviation headlines. And no, he didn’t jump out
of or intentionally crash his plane as some other pilots have recently done.
Palmer is a drone pilot and filmmaker, but also pilots a STOL Kitfox V in the backcountry
and posts videos to YouTube of his travels.
He said the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) suspension of his license for 60 days
came after two years of investigation and appeals and stems from an incident that occured
Nov. 24, 2019.
Palmer was conducting an inspection pass over a friend’s home airstrip to determine if he
could land at the site. Pilots will use an inspection pass to check runway conditions and
ensure a safe landing. They’re usually conducted with multiple passes over the airstrip
and high, medium and low levels before landing.
“I realized that I wasn’t really able to identify the touchdown point for that landing spot…
I opted to move on,” Palmer said.
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Subject: South Valleys LBOT presentation
Attachments: South Valleys LBOT 2022.pdf
Hi Jeff & Leah -
Attached is the PDF of our presentation for the May 18 LBOT meeting. Please let me know if
you need anything else or have any questions.
Thanks - Jen
Jennifer Cole
Librarian| South Valleys Library | Washoe County Library System
jscole@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.851.5195
15650-A Wedge Parkway, Reno, NV 89511
My work schedule is Sunday - Thursday most weeks.

May 18, 2022
Report
Highlights
Part 1: COVID recap

COVID recap

Safe reopening


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In-person Events
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From: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Weinert, Beate
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Leadership Team Agenda/Notes
HI!
Can we add DQST discussion to LT this week, please? With emphasis on comp time and need
additional staff for Sat, 6/25 RN and Sun, 6/26 SP. Here is the link to the DQST folder. Please see
updated minutes: Drag Queen Story Time

Beate
Beate Weinert
From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

To: Library - Leadership Team <Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Leadership Team Agenda/Notes
Sending this to you ahead of time. Let me know if there is anything I should add.
Leadership team notes 5/5/22
Gerlach/Hotspots
exercises. We will have light refreshments and coffee. The program will run from 8(ish) to 12 (ish).
Room grant
Book vending grant
for the book vending machine and a second quote for a newer model. The big question with both
machines is reliable SIP2 service which is critical for the machine to read library cards and check out
materials.
Sarah, Mela, Washoe County Community Services Department, Eilish Rothe, Rob Rothe, and I will meet
Book Desert
We are getting great responses for the Book Desert survey. I will send it out again in next week’s Library
Director Update.
I have a bunch of kudos for next week’s Library Director update.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
To: Dickman, Corinne [CDickman@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Washoe Stars
Thank you, Corinne! I'm glad. It is certainly deserved recognition of Maya, her
skills and her work!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung
From: Dickman, Corinne <CDickman@washoecounty.gov>

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Washoe Stars
Just wanted to let you know I submitted a Washoe Star for Maya Delgado-Almada under quality of
public service.
Maya took the opportunity during the closure and renovation of the Sparks Library to bring back a much
needed program for our demographic. Maya proposed, developed, and implemented bilingual story
time for our users. Using her awesome story telling skills and adding her language skills, she presents
story time in both English and Spanish. Maya has worked hard to select appropriate stories in English
and Spanish, translate traditional English story time songs into Spanish and present both versions
equitably during her story times. Positively impacting our community with solid early literacy skills which
translate to school readiness, she demonstrates respect for diversity, is representative of a third of our
local demographic, and includes a previously under-served user base.
Corinne
Corinne Dickman, MLS
Managing Librarian | Sparks Library | Washoe County Library System
cdickman@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.352.3204
1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV 89431
From: Dickman, Corinne [CDickman@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Dickman, Corinne
<CDickman@washoecounty.gov>
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Washoe Stars
Just wanted to let you know I submitted a Washoe Star for Maya Delgado-Almada under quality of
public service.
Maya took the opportunity during the closure and renovation of the Sparks Library to bring back a much
needed program for our demographic. Maya proposed, developed, and implemented bilingual story
time for our users. Using her awesome story telling skills and adding her language skills, she presents
story time in both English and Spanish. Maya has worked hard to select appropriate stories in English
and Spanish, translate traditional English story time songs into Spanish and present both versions
equitably during her story times. Positively impacting our community with solid early literacy skills which
translate to school readiness, she demonstrates respect for diversity, is representative of a third of our
local demographic, and includes a previously under-served user base.
Corinne
Corinne Dickman, MLS
Managing Librarian | Sparks Library | Washoe County Library System
cdickman@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.352.3204
1125 12th Street, Sparks, NV 89431
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Junior Naturalists Program this month is "Botany Bonanza" at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum.
This month we'll explore the Wilbur D. May Arboretum. You will participate in learning about the
trees of the arboretum and what botany is! We have lots of fun activities planned! Get ready to
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April Showers didn't stop us from going out and getting service hours in our community! We
started the month off with our Student Stewards Educators getting certified to teach Project
Wild and Project Wet from the Nevada Department of Wildlife. These certifications will allow
our educators to better serve the students they teach in Washoe County through our Student
Stewards Program.
Our wetland technicians were also busy the month with the annual spring Plantapalooza. On
April 23rd, they worked with over 40 volunteers to plant native species at the Rosewood Nature
Study Area. The native plants they planted will help with the biodiversity of the wetland and
improve areas formerly taken over by invasive species of plants.
We ended the month by partnering with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful for their Great
Community Clean Up. AmeriCorps members and volunteers from the community spent the
morning of April 30th at Idlewild Park where they were able to remove invasive species of
plants, wrap trees to prevent beaver damage, and spread mulch around several areas of the
park. After working hard all morning, everyone who participated was treated to a barbecue at
Bartley Ranch Regional Park
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Subject: What the world is telling us
May 2022
News & Events
A Note from the Desk of Nevada Humanities Staff
Dear Humanities Friends,
At Nevada Humanities, we continue to work to create thoughtful programming that

brings people together, whether it be online from the safety and comfort of your
home or outdoors, through such events as our Humanities in Nature walking series.
This year in particular, I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet people at
our socially distanced outdoor events after two years of working remotely.
In the spirit of looking outwards and celebrating how the humanities are present in
In the spirit of looking outwards and celebrating how the humanities are present in
our everyday lives, I would like to leave you with one of my favorite quotes from
anthropologist Tim Ingold in his book Being Alive: Essays on Movement, Knowledge,
and Description:
"Why do we acknowledge only our textual sources but not the ground
we walk, the ever-changing skies, mountains and rivers, rocks and
trees, the houses we inhabit and the tools we use, not to mention the
innumerable companions, both non-human animals and fellow
humans, with which and with whom we share our lives? They are
constantly inspiring us, challenging us, telling us things. If our aim is
to read the world, as I believe it ought to be, then the purpose of
written texts should be to enrich our reading so that we might be
better advised by, and responsive to, what the world is telling us"
(Ingold, 2011).
With this in mind, I hope that you take some time this month to engage with our
program offerings and events online and/or in-person and take a moment to pause,
reflect, and respond to what the world is telling us.
Kathleen Kuo
Program Manager, Nevada Humanities
NEVADA HUMANITIES EXHIBITION SERIES

View in person until May 25

March 31 – May 25, 2022
Desert. Come visit the exhibition to see how the artist interprets the shapes and colors of
this region. Watch the exhibition discussion presented by artist Jeff Fulmer.

Desert. Come visit the exhibition to see how the artist interprets the shapes and colors of
this region. Watch the exhibition discussion presented by artist Jeff Fulmer.

Unity: Community, Family, and the Future
June 2 – July 27, 2022
In our newest exhibition, Unity: Community, Family, and the Future, artists and poets
come together to share works that shine light on the power of unity, working together, and
the simple act of caring for one another. This exhibition is supported in part by the National
Endowment for the Humanities’ special initiative A More Perfect Union. Learn more.
Artwork: Fawn Douglas, Blood Quantum.

Opportunity to Serve on the Nevada Humanities Board of
Trustees
Do you know someone who is passionate about the humanities and looking to serve their
community? Nominate them to serve on our Board of Trustees.
NEVADA READS
Take it on the trail
Sagebrush to Sandstone
Did you know that our new outdoor nature journal, Sagebrush to Sandstone: A
Humanities Guide to Outdoor Nevada fits right in your backpack? Part nature guide, part
poetry book, and part workbook, Sagebrush to Sandstone features poems by writers from
across the state alongside ecological facts and creative prompts about Nevada’s rich
landscape. Find out how to get your own copy for the trail today.
Photo by Tiffany J. Pereira.

Humanities in Nature Walks
May 19, 2022, 6-7 pm PDT at the Tom Cooke Trail, Reno, Led by Jared Stanley
Walk the walk and talk the humanities with us! Join us for our newest series of events
combining nature and the humanities. Humanities in Nature is a nature walk series in
collaboration with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation that introduces northern Nevada
residents to their outdoor environment and encourages us to explore and reimagine the
outdoors through the lens of human connection and creation. Learn more.

Sign up for one of our free creative workshops that are inspired by the illustrations and
themes found in World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. Artists, nature experts, and
other creatives from around Nevada teach participants how to draw, paint, explore, and
listen, using nature as inspiration. Upcoming workshops include:
Cyanotypes: Printing with the Sun with Megan Berner
May 22 & June 11, 2022, 11:00 am-12:30 pm PDT, Atelier in Reno | Register
The cyanotype is an early photographic printing process that uses sunlight and water to
create images. Cyanotype images are deep, cyan-blue and were used in the original
blueprint process. In this workshop, participants will create original photograms, made by
arranging objects on sensitized paper. We will use natural and found objects to make our
prints. Participants will learn how to prepare their own cyanotype paper and have an
opportunity to experiment with the process. Learn more.
Sound Topographies and Close Listening Outdoors with Fil

Corbitt
May 29, 2022, 10:00-11:00 am PDT, Online | Register
June 4, 2022, 10:00-11:00 am PDT, Galena Creek Regional Park | Register
At these workshops, we will practice listening closely. Though we often think of

soundscapes as a monolith - "the sound of wind" or "the sound of rain" - there is often so
much more that reflects our unique surroundings in that moment. The goal of these
workshops is to dissect audio elements and begin to cultivate a sharp ear for the world
around us. Learn more.
Photo by Joey Lovato.
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LAS VEGAS WRITES
Selected Readings from Las Vegas Writes: A Valley of

Light and Shadow
May 28, 2022, 6:30–7:30 pm PDT, The Writer's Block in Las Vegas
Editor Jarret Keene will moderate the reading featuring Tim Chizmar, Laura Decker, Krista
Diamond, Eric Duran-Valle, Don Hall, Dana Jerman, and Elizabeth Quiñones-Zaldaña.
Learn more.
Thinking, Reading, and Watching

Throughout the Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month
Read Humanities Heart to Heart reflections and

Double Down Blog posts by members of the Asian
American and Pacific Islander communities throughout
Nevada.
• AAPI Hate Is Personal by Anh Nguyen Gray

• Reimagining Las Vegas Via Ethnic Studies by
Mark Padoongpatt
• Seeing Anti-Asian Violence by Meredith Oda
• The Old House in Taiwan by Kathleen Kuo
Visit the ONE to read about businesswoman Lilly Fong,
the first Asian American to serve on the Board of
Regents for the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Learn about the life and legacy of Stephen Shu-Ning

Liu, a poet from Fuling, China, who became the first
Nevada poet to receive a Fellowship in Creative Writing
from the National Endowment for the Arts. Liu's work is
featured in Sagebrush to Sandstone: A Humanities
Guide to Outdoor Nevada.
The ONE is a resource for students, parents, and

educators who want to learn more about Nevada’s
history, culture, and heritage. Explore the ONE.
Photos: Courtesy of Anh Nguyen Gray; Nevada Women's History Project.
More Events Across the State

Visit our events calendar for updated programs and events; however, we recommend
checking directly with our partner and grantee organizations on event changes and
cancellations.
• Wave In: A BMI Festival, May 5–7, Las Vegas | Black Mountain Institute
• Get Smart with Art, May 14, Mesquite | Virgin Valley Artists Association
• The Art of Jean LaMarr, Through May 29, Reno | Nevada Museum of Art
• Colleen Reynolds: Watercolor Stories, Through June 29, Carson City | Capitol
City Arts Initiative
These events are supported in part by Nevada Humanities.

Nevada Humanities Grant Opportunities
Nevada Humanities FY2022 Mini-Grants

Application Deadline: Rolling; application must be submitted at least 10 weeks before
the project's first public event. Application portal closes on August 22, 2022.
Learn more by visiting the Mini-Grant guidelines.
Nevada Humanities FY2022 Planning Grants

Application Deadline: Rolling. Application portal closes on August 22, 2022

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Attachments: Jail Partnership Report.pdf; Washoe County Library System FY 21 Annual
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Good morning,
I am following up with a few pieces of information about our Washoe County Library System.
I have linked or attached the following:
• Library Board of Trustees report regarding the Jail Library services we provide to the Washoe
County Detention Center: attached
• Our last annual report presentation: attached
• Our library strategic plan: linked
o https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/_files/pdf/WCLS_StrategicPlan_2022-2025.pdf
• Our e-book of the Downtown Reno Library’s 50th anniversary: attached
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you again for meeting with us.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
WASHOE COUNTY
JAIL LIBRARY
PARTNERSHIP
An LSTA Mini Grant
Washoe County Jail Library –
before our partnership
▪ Library service
provided as part of
chaplain's
responsibility
▪ Outdated collection in
poor condition
▪ Relied on whatever
donations came from
outside groups
$10,000 LSTA Mini-grant
▪ WCSO created 21-hour library aide position

from their budget
▪ WCLS provides library training for aide
▪ $10,000 for purchase of new library materials
▪ Leverage purchasing power of WCLS to
provide high interest materials for inmates
▪ Megan Conelly – project manager
Logistics
• Collection needed extensive weeding
• Intellectual freedom and the
incarcerated
• Legal reference support vs recreational
and popular materials
Megan
purchased
1,009 new
books with
the $10,000
grant
Sparks branch
donated surplus
shelving
WCLS has provided
more than 1,500
additional items from
donations and ARCs
Impact
• High Inmate Engagement
• Coveted Work Detail
• Average 1,000
inmate requests per month
Going
Forward
Sustain collection with $2,000 annual
budget allocation
Provide book cart from our surplus

WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY
SYSTEM
ANNUAL REPORT
FY 2020-2021
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Covid Response
• Staff Support
• New Services
• Facility Improvements
• Strategic Plan
• Statistics
COVID-19 RESPONSE
COVID-19 RESPONSE
• Virtual story time

• Virtual reference
• Virtual programs and events
• Enhancement of databases, digital
magazines, e-books, and
downloadable audiobooks
• Digital library cards
• School digital cards
COVID-19 RESPONSE
• Dedicated to a safe reopening

• Hold Pick-up and Virtual Services
• Printing 3D masks, sewing masks,
and distributing masks
• Reallocation of Staff for COVID-
19 tracing/Keeping schools open
COVID-19 RESPONSE
• Recognized for COVID Fighter

efforts:
• Senator Cortez Masto
nomination for IMLS Gold
Medal
• Washoe County Manager
Impact Awards Third Place
• National Association of
Counties Achievement Award
COVID-19 RESPONSE
• Normal Operations began May 2021

• Events and Outreach return September
2021
• Expanded hours with new staff October
2021
• Seven Day a Week Service at four
branches/increased days for other
branches
STATS FY 2020-2021 (JULY 1, 2020 -- JUNE 30, 2021
• Statistics Impacted by limited library

services
• Library Cards: 363,439
• 77% of Washoe County residents have a
library card
• Total Circulation: 1.2 million
• E-books = 64% of circulation
• Computer Usage: 112,940
• Wi-Fi Usage=90% of Usage
• Library Collection 348,014
STAFF SUPPORT
STAFF SUPPORT
• Followed Guidelines set by

Governor Sisolak/Created
Reopening Plan
• Kept Staff and Public Safe during
COVID-19 Pandemic
• Ensured availability of Personal
Protective Equipment with
operational protocol
• Able to unfreeze 10 management
positions during hiring freeze
STAFF SUPPORT
• Increased library budget by $1.5 million

• Added 15 new library staff to support
expansion of library hours and services
• Hired 46 Staff from January to October
2021
• Four of eight libraries open seven days a
week
• Expanded service for North Valleys,
Northwest Reno, South Valleys, Sparks,
and Spanish Springs Libraries
NEW SERVICES
NEW SERVICES
• Received CARES Act funding for six Automated

Materials Handlers ($150,000)
• Received LSTA Funding to support Detention
Center Library ($10,000)
• Received ARPA Funding for new Workforce
Development Services with Northern Nevada
Literacy Council ($54,000)
NEW SERVICES
• Received ARPA Funding for new

Bookmobile Services set to launch in
2022 ($75,000)
• Received CARES Act Funding for
Chromebook checkout project
($24,000)
• Funded new Courier Van ($38,000)
NEW SERVICES
• Funded new Book Vending

Machine at Incline Village Library
($30,000)
• Hosted Immunize Nevada
Vaccination Clinics
• Enhanced Virtual Services
NEW SERVICES
• Waiting on funding for two new

opportunities:
• Hotspot and Chromebook
support to Lake Pyramid Paiute
Tribe
• Fiber Internet to Gerlach
• Both E-rate Supported Projects
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS
• County approved funding to
match Tacchino Trust projects:
• Northwest Reno Library
renovation
• Sparks Library Renovation
• Sierra View Lease Approved for
five years includes 50% share in
renovation costs with landlord
• Keiser Family Trust funding to
renovate Senior Center Library
STRATEGIC PLAN
STRATEGIC PLAN
• Created new three-year strategic

plan 2022-2025
• Process included public forums,
public surveys, staff surveys, and
board surveys
• Overall patrons held a positive
view of library services despite
challenges during pandemic
STRATEGIC PLAN
• Plan focuses on:

• Welcoming Spaces (Facility Centered)
• Stimulate Imagination (Book
Centered)
• Lifelong Learning (Senior Centered)
• Workforce Building
• School Support
• Celebrate Our Diverse Community
• Promote the Library (Tax Initiative
Focused)
STAFF RECOGNITION
IN MEMORIAL: KIM CARLSON
• Long time Washoe County and Washoe County Library employee

Kim Carlson passed away in 2021
• Kim started working for Washoe County in 1993.
• She had retired and then came back to work for the Washoe County
Library as a Library Aide for the Northwest Reno Library since 2016.
• Kim was an integral part of the Northwest Reno Library team. Always
positive, she loved telling stories about her sisters, Minnesota,
adventures in the Tahoe snow, and her many travels.
• She will be dearly missed by the Northwest Reno Library Team and
by all of us at Washoe County Library and Washoe County.
STAFF RECOGNITION: NEW HIRES
BENJAMIN LA II JEREMY LA III

JAYNI LA II MIRIAM LIBRARIAN
AARON LA II NATHANIE LA II
KRYSTINA LA II JEROME LA II
CHRISTINE LA II SUSAN LA II
JENNIFER LA II JACQUELINE LA II
LORI LIBRARIAN LAUREL LA II
ANGEL LA III CASSANDRA LA II
CARLY LA III KATIE LA II
MARILYN OSS CLAIRE LA II
LJ ADMIN SUPER CECE OSS
STAFF RECOGNITION: FIVE YEARS
RUSSELL LA II JEFF LIBRARY DIRECTOR

COLIN LA II LAURIE LA III
THANH LA II JENNIE LA II
SHAWN DSS MEG LA II
JULIANA LA II JOAN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
BRENDA Library Tech Manager MELISA LIBRARIAN
ANA LA II KRISTOPHER LA II
EMILY LA III ROBIN LIBRARIAN
SUSAN LA II CECILIA OSS
AMANDA LA II TYNA LA II
ALFREDA LA II TERESA LA II
STAFF RECOGNITION: 15 YEARS
KRISTIN BRANCH MANAGER SUZANNE LA III

MARILYN OSS STEPHANIE LA III
ERIC LA II ANDREA PIO
ANDREW LIBRARY AIDE LYSA LA II
MARJORIE LA II ROBIN LIBRARY AIDE
BRENT LIBRARIAN JOYCE LA II
JANA BRANCH MANAGER AURORA LIBRARIAN
CARLA LA II CHARLES LA II
JOHN BRANCH MANAGER LISA LA II
PAMELA LIBRARIAN JENNIFER LA II
STAFF RECOGNITION: 20 YEARS
TURI LA II MEGAN LIBRARIAN

LINNAE LA II BONETA LA II
ANN LA II WILLIAM LIBRARY AIDE
GRACE LA II PAMELA LA II
CHRISTOPHER LA II
ROBYN LA II
JULIE BRANCH MANAGER
JAMIE LA III
STAFF RECOGNITION: ACCOMPLISHMENTS
KRISTEN BACHELORS OF ARTS

PAM MASTERS IN LIBRARY SCIENCE
AMANDA MASTERS IN MANAGEMENT
JACKIE CERTIFICATE ONLINE
WORKSHOP
VANESSA BACHELORS OF ARTS
AARON LIBRARY SCIENCE CERTIFICATE
TERRI CERTIFIED PUBLIC LIBRARIAN
CLAIRE LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATION
STAFF RECOGNITION: ACCOMPLISHMENTS
EMILY ESSENTIALS OF HIGH PERFORMING

TEAMS CERTIFICATE
JOHN ESSENTIALS OF MANAGEMENT
DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
ANN ESSENTIALS OF PERSONAL
EFFECTIVENESS CERTIFICATE
SARAH PROMOTE YOURSELF CERTIFICATE
THANK YOU
Downtown Reno Library Branch 1966 – 2016
A
1
rchitect Hewitt C. Wells (right) and Wells was a guest of honor at the 20th served more than 5 million patrons and
County Library Board Chairman John anniversary held May 22, 1986. The Reno circulated more than 12 million items at
Sinkey admire the foliage in the Reno Central Library has received international that time.
Central Library, designed by Wells with a acclaim for its interior features extensive From Washoe County Line May 1986
“park in the library” theme that includes use of trees and shrubs. The main branch
a fountain and pool (background). of the county’s library system had
T he Washoe County Library System has matured since its begin-
ning in 1904, with $15,000 from the Carnegie Foundation, in
a building bounded by the Truckee River, South Virginia and Mill
This page:
Thomas Cowgill (right)was the first Library Director from 1903 to 1904. He died before the Carnegie
building was complete.
John H. Hamlin (left) was the second Library Director. He served from 1904 to 1913
2
The Carnegie Library was located across the street from the Riverside Hotel where the Historic Post
Streets. Office stands today.
A Little County Library History
by Erin Engelmann
T he success of the Reno Public
Library, as it was known, forced
its move in 1930 across Mill
Street to the Old State Building in
Powning Park and to its affiliation
with Washoe County. When the
Library moved again to 301 South
Center Street the Old State Building
was demolished and the Pioneer
Theatre Auditorium erected.
A little County Library History by
Erin Engelmann
This page:
The State Exhibition Building inside and out, Washoe
County Library book plate, Library staff helping a
patron inside the State Building.
3
Clockwise: View of circulation and card catalogues, 1966; circulation circa 1970; greenery; skylights from circulation desk
T he downtown Washoe County Library on Center Street

was visited by 389,121 people in 1978. Most of these
were library patrons but many were visitors who came to see
varieties of plants and the soft splashing of water in the in-
door pool. Financed by a 1.2 million grant from the Max C.
Fleischmann Foundation, the Library opened its doors to the
one of the unique buildings in the Truckee Meadows. The public May 13th, 1966.
four story building designed by architect Hewitt C. Wells, A Little County Library History by Erin Engelmann
opens on an interior garden with mature trees, countless
4
5
Post card Patrice Bingham Photography
Quilts 2007
T he Washoe County Library, at
301 S. Center Street in Reno,
Nevada, is a public library and is
a historic Modern-style building
listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. It is known also
as the Downtown Library or as
the Downtown Reno Library. It
was designed by Hewitt Campau
Wells in Modern style and was
built in 1965.
The building received the Nation-
al Industrial Landscape Award in
1968 for its interior use of plants,
shrubs, and trees as an integral
part of its design.
6
7
T he award, presented by
Lady Bird Johnson in
Washington D. C. was given
specifically to architect Hewitt
Wells, to landscape archi-
tect Mitchell Serven, and to
Purdy and Fitzpatrick Nursery.
Although the building was less
than 50 years old, the usual re-
quirement, it was listed on the
National Register of Historic
Places in 2013.
Washoe County Library
Wikipedia entry
The media area used to hold refernece

materials.
9
10
R eno Central Library is the oldest of the five

branches in the Washoe County Library
System and is the system’s central facility.
later, on June 1, 1904, the “Reno Free Public Li-
brary” opened its doors in a brand new building.
The building was the result of a $15000 gift from
The most striking feature of this library is the Andrew Carnegie. The site, three blocks north of
landscaping with the 1,500 different shrubs and the present Reno Central Library site, is now oc-
plants, plus five trees, which make its interior a cupied by the Federal Post Office building.
park within a building. When the building was When that first building became obsolete in
completed in 1966, it received the Industrial 1929, it was sold for $1, and the library moved
Landscapers Association Award, which was into the State Exhibition Building, now the site of
presented by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson. the Pioneer Theater Auditorium. In 1966 the pres-
The Washoe County Library System celebrated ent Reno Central Library building was completed
its 80th anniversary in 1982. The first Board of with a donation of $1.2 million. Reno Central
Trustees held its first meeting in 1902. Two years now houses some 190,000 titles, plus government
documents and a special collection of Nevada
literature, including a unique collection on
gaming, plus a film, tape, and record collec-
tion for public use and enjoyment. The faculty
also serves as the regional library for all north-
ern Nevada libraries, coordinating interlibrary
loan services.
Texas Refinery corp. Salutes the World’s

Great Libraries, June 1984
T he spotlight shines a little
brighter on the architectural
jewel the Downtown Reno Library
as it was added to the National
Register of Historic Places on
February 13th, 2013. Like the
Pioneer Center for the Performing
Arts, it is a notable example of
“midcentury modern” architecture.
It is also important as another step
in Reno’s growth and moderniza-
tion, when many cultural institu-
tions are looking for new homes.
The library building was designed
by Hewitt Campau Wells (1915-
1989), a partner in the famed
architectural firm DeLongchamps,
O’Brien and Wells and funded by
14
a major gift from the Max C. Fleis-
chman Foundation to construct ($1
million) and outfit ($200,00) it. The
conditions included that the site
needed to be downtown on donat-
ed land. It took almost two years to
find a suitable spot, in a story that
includes law suits and controversy.
The doors finally opened in May,
1966.
This is a good example of the Mod-
ern Movement, when architects
turned away from ornamentation
towards a more organic environ-
ment, with natural lighting and
landscaping. Wells incorporated
these ideals with features that
were exciting and innovative. The
exterior was finished with brick, cop-
per sheet and glass. Most prominent
was the indoor garden court, including
trees, plants, and a pond. The “sus-
pended platforms” rose up to different
heights giving the interior a look some-
where between Alice in Wonderland
and the Jetsons. Now the plants are
bigger and service points have been
rearranged but the building remains a
milestone in the path to the moderniza-
tion of downtown, enhancing the area’s
beauty and distinction.
Downtown Library & Historic Register
Sharon Honig-Bear
From I love Reno: southwest edition
15
16
18
T he room behind the glass wall was
once the children’s area (page 28),
then the periodicals room (pictured
this page), and is now home to the
reference collection and garden level
computers.
Sculptor Eileen Gay (left) stands by her work “Let Your
Mind Soar” donated to the library July 2005, (above) filling
the pond for opening day.
20
21
22
In true Cold War fashion, the

building included a bomb
shelter which consists of three
long cement tubes bellow the
lowest level and a cache of
“survival supplies”. Although the
cots that once furnished this area
are gone, you can still walk the
plank (yes, that plank) to the bar-
rels of foodstuffs circa 1960s.
X 23
XXX
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24
25
26
27
“T he Downtown Reno branch of the

Washoe County Library System is
a wonder to behold. Seen here from the
fourth floor balcony art gallery, looking
over the bridge where patrons enter the
building. Beyon, the book stacks fill four
levels. The lowest level, the ‘garden’, is be-
low where patrons can read, toss a penny
into the pond to make a wish, or use their
laptop amidst a variety of plants and full-
grown trees growing from the beds built
into the floor.
“Elevated ‘mushrooms’ rising from the
lowest level form seating areas floating
in the open atrium, ringed with planter
boxes spilling greenery over the sides.
Public computer areas and a theater with
a grand piano are hidden from viewhere
but well used. The building is amply lit by
a mixture of natural light from skylights
and flourescent lighting, giving light to the
foliage within and for reading. A trickling
fountain in the pond adds to the natural
atmosphere.
“Built in 1966, the apocryphal story goes
that, after the plan to build the new library
in the park next to the Truckee River fell
through, architect Hewitt Wells said, ‘If we
can’t put the library in the park, we’ll put a
park in the library.”
Excerpt from Cengage Learning contest

entry. National Library Week 2014
28
29
30
Left: “The Stacks” then and now. The
Downtown shelving made the cover of
Estey’s library shelving catalog sometime in
the late 60s or early 70s.
Right: picture hanging for opening day, and

the current gallery display. Room for the
future on the fourth floor.
32
33
34
T he photographs in this book are from

the Washoe County Library archive
collection. New pictures of the Library
were taken by Jena Molina in April 2016.
This page: A sketch of the Downtown Reno Library entrance.

The view from the drive-up window in spring. The coffeeshop
in the background is often referred to as being located on “the
back porch”.
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