June 2022 Emails Part 2

From: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.
gov] on behalf of Hemingway, Jamie

<JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2022 11:43 AM
To: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Pride parade description
It has definitely grown to be quite the popular event!
We're good to go for marching in the parade. I paid the fee and received confirmation. If we can't get
vendor/booth space then maybe those who volunteered for that will consider marching with us instead.
Still hoping we get a lucky break though...
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
Marketing Library Assistant III | Washoe County Library System
jhemingway@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775-327-8360
301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
From: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>

To: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
I'm glad it's become such a popular event!
-Joan
Joan Dalusung
Assistant Director | Washoe County Library System
jdalusung@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8345
301 S. Center St., Reno, NV 89501
From: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
Hello,
I was able to apply for us to participate in the parade but we are on the waitlist to participate as a
vendor/booth. Unfortunately they were sold out and waitlist status is the only thing available for now.
I'm hoping we can still get in. Definitely a good reminder for me not to wait too long to apply. I will let the
outreach team know the status.
Kicking myself for not doing it earlier, but it's been a week!
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
From: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Friday, June 24, 2022 4:36 PM
To: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>
Looks good!
Thank you Jamie!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
Washoe County Library System
301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89505
(775) 327-8340
jscott@washoecounty.us

Sent: Friday, June 24, 2022 3:53:02 PM
Subject: Pride parade description
Hello,
I'm working on getting our parade and vendor application for Pride submitted. Please take a look at the
description draft I created for the parade. I used to help Andy write these, so this one is pretty standard,
but I'm happy to make any edits if you'd like. I want to submit this soon--early bird pricing ends July 1 so
the sooner the better. If not by today then by Monday.
Happy Northern Nevada Pride from your friendly librarians at Washoe County Library! We're proud to
support the LGBTQIA+ community, and we're committed to being an inclusive and welcoming space for
everyone. We're your number one destination for free access to books, online resources, digital
downloads, and exciting events like Drag Queen Story Time! Stop by and pick up your free library card at
any one of our 12 library locations! We can't wait to see you there. Happy Pride!
Thanks!
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
From: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Dalusung, Joan
<JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
To: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff
[jscott@washoecounty.gov]
I'm glad it's become such a popular event!
-Joan
Joan Dalusung

Hello,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Looks good!
Thank you Jamie!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hello,
Thanks!
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
From: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Hemingway, Jamie
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
Hello,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Looks good!
Thank you Jamie!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hello,
Thanks!
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
From: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Scott, Jeff
<jscott@washoecounty.gov>
To: Dickman, Corinne [CDickman@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan
[JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov];
Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov];
Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: [LibraryLink] Library Link of the Day for 2022-06-30
Yes I know. For one thing our staff and Ginger were excellent no matter the circumstances.
People attended the Storytime, it was not disrupted, and people had a good time. If protestors
need to go to such extreme measures to stop a childrens Storytime those people are not winning
this argument.
Yes a ton of National pickups. I’ll see if Jamie and I can capture all of them.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Dickman, Corinne <CDickman@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2022 8:42:08 AM
To: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>;
Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate
<BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John
<JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: RE: [LibraryLink] Library Link of the Day for 2022-06-30
I can’t tell how I feel about that….
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

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>;
Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>;
Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>; Dickman, Corinne <CDickman@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Fwd: [LibraryLink] Library Link of the Day for 2022-06-30
We’re the library link of the day today.
- Joan
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: Library Link of the Day <librarylink@tk421.net>

Date: June 30, 2022 at 12:40:32 AM PDT
To: "Dalusung, Joan" <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: [LibraryLink] Library Link of the Day for 2022-06-30
Reply-To: Library Link of the Day <librarylink@tk421.net>
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on

links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
https://mynews4.com/news/local/man-with-gun-turned-childrens-reading-book-event-
to-chaos-in-sparks-library-drag-queen-storytime-sparks-library-nevada-washoe-county-
lgbtq
Man with gun turned children's reading book event to chaos in Sparks Library [KRNV]
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Library Link of the Day
http://www.tk421.net/librarylink/ (archive, rss, subscribe options)
From: Dickman, Corinne [CDickman@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Dickman, Corinne
<CDickman@washoecounty.gov>
To: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov];
Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate
[BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John
[JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: [LibraryLink] Library Link of the Day for 2022-06-30
I can’t tell how I feel about that….
Corinne

- Joan
Sent from my iPad

https://mynews4.com/news/local/man-with-gun-turned-childrens-reading-book-event-
to-chaos-in-sparks-library-drag-queen-storytime-sparks-library-nevada-washoe-county-
lgbtq
Man with gun turned children's reading book event to chaos in Sparks Library [KRNV]
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From: Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Andrews, John
[BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Dickman,
Corinne [CDickman@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: [LibraryLink] Library Link of the Day for 2022-06-30
Wish it was for another reason.

- Joan
Sent from my iPad


https://mynews4.com/news/local/man-with-gun-turned-childrens-reading-book-
event-to-chaos-in-sparks-library-drag-queen-storytime-sparks-library-nevada-
washoe-county-lgbtq
Man with gun turned children's reading book event to chaos in Sparks Library
[KRNV]
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To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie
[JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen,
Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Dickman,
Corinne [CDickman@washoecounty.gov]
- Joan
Sent from my iPad


washoe-county-lgbtq
Man with gun turned children's reading book event to chaos in Sparks Library
[KRNV]
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From: Dominique Cupa [dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov] on behalf of Dominique Cupa
<dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 3:31 PM
Subject: RE: Library Parks Program
Perfect. Give me a call at 11:30.

To: Dominique Cupa <dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov>
Subject: Re: Library Parks Program
WARNING - This email originated from outside the State of Nevada. Exercise caution when
opening attachments or clicking links, especially from unknown senders.
I can give you a call (or we can do a virtual meeting if you prefer) at 11:30 or 12. Will that work?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Dominique Cupa <dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov>

Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 2:33:01 PM
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
I would love to discuss some processes with you tomorrow if you have some time. I will be available all
day tomorrow if you have some time then.

Thank you for reaching out. I saw recently that California was having park passes available to check out
from local libraries. I can follow-up with the California State Librarian to get more information. I know
we had local interest when that news was released.
Washoe County Library buys into a system consortium available in Northern California called Discovery
and Go. Patrons can go to our website, look at the available museums (that include both Northern
Nevada and Northern California) select a date and log in with their library card. They can then print out
the pass and to the museum the day of their reservation.
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/downloads/discoverandgo.php
I am happy to get on a call to provide more information. Certainly a state-wide program would be really
fun and more sustainable. We might be able to partner with California and their program there.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501

Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 8:26 AM
Subject: Library Parks Program
Hi there,
My name is Dominique and I am with Nevada State Parks. I was recently contacted by the Las Vegas-
Clark County Library District to collaborate on a state parks program similar to that the museums have
with libraries. I am wondering, as we are in the early stages of putting some ideas together, what the
process is that you all currently use to check out museum passes.
Feel free to give me a call to further discuss if necessary,
Dominique Cupa
Administrative Assistant IV
Nevada Division of State Parks
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
901 S. Stewart Street, Suite 5005
Carson City, NV 89701
dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov
(O) 775-684-2776 | (F) 775-684-2777
 Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
Find your next adventure at parks.nv.gov.

To: Dominique Cupa [dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov]
Subject: Re: Library Parks Program
I can give you a call (or we can do a virtual meeting if you prefer) at 11:30 or 12. Will that
work?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Hi there,
Dominique Cupa
(O) 775-684-2776 | (F) 775-684-2777


Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Hi there,
Dominique Cupa
(O) 775-684-2776 | (F) 775-684-2777

To: Alice Davidson [alicedavidson@gmail.com]
Subject: RE: Drag Queen Story Time
Ms. Davidson,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it. It was lovely to meet you. I am glad you can enjoy
some of the high desert dry heat for a bit.
I am glad you and your family enjoyed the program. Our goal is for everyone to have a good time even though some
people don't like that
It was great to meet you. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
-----Original Message-----
From: Alice Davidson <alicedavidson@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2022 6:22 PM
Subject: Drag Queen Story Time
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments
unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Jeff,
I met you briefly yesterday while waiting for the 11:30 event to begin. I was sitting on the bench and you gave me
your card. I want to tell you how much my family enjoyed the event and how much we appreciate all of the work
that went into it. Also we felt safe despite the protestors. I only wish the police would have helped. Thank you so
much for all you and your staff do.
Alice Davidson
Sent from my iPhone

To: Dominique Cupa [dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov]
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Hi there,
Dominique Cupa
(O) 775-684-2776 | (F) 775-684-2777

To: Amber Srisarakorn [amberhill10@gmail.com]
Subject: RE: Inclusive
Ms. Srisarakorn,
Thank you for reaching out with your concerns. Drag Queen Story Time is an inclusive program for the LGBTQ
community. When Washoe County Library conducted its strategic plan in 2021, celebrating our diverse community
was one of the top themes that patrons wanted to see. We have storytimes in June during Pride month, with themed
storytimes and book displays available.
We have a Santa Storytime throughout December and march in the Sparks Hometowne Christmas parade (where we
have won for best costumes and best spirit the last few years). We do try to include everyone to ensure everyone
feels welcome.
I appreciate your concern. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Amber Srisarakorn <amberhill10@gmail.com>
Subject: Inclusive
Hello,
I wanted to start bringing my daughter to story time and let her begin to explore the library but I will no longer be
supporting Washoe County Libraires due to the Drag Queen Story Time. I believe you can be inclusive without
putting ideologies onto children. You can welcome anyone who is part of the LGBTQ community without
promoting their lifestyle. I am a Christian. By being extreme in your inclusivity and offering Drag Queen Story
Time you are making me uncomfortable and I feel excluded.
During Christmas time do you read about the birth of Jesus? At Easter do you read about how he died on a cross in
order for us to be saved and able to go to Heaven when we die? If you don’t that’s okay, because it is a public
library where politics and personal beliefs should be kept separate or only on the shelves for people to choose from.
I would not expect a public library or school to talk about religious beliefs or politics to children. It should be the
same for beliefs and lifestyle that the LGBTQ community offers.
Thank you for your time

Amber
Sent from my iPhone

Hi there,
Dominique Cupa
(O) 775-684-2776 | (F) 775-684-2777

Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 6:01 PM
To: Wayne Holland [hollandtheflea@yahoo.com]
Subject: RE: Compliments
Attachments: Sparks Drag Queen Storytime Event Report.pdf
Also, here is a quick write-up for the storytime program. Lots of pictures and I thought you might like to
see that everyone had a good time inside the library.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Wayne Holland <hollandtheflea@yahoo.com>

Subject: Compliments
On the channel 4 news today they showed the Sparks Library and an apparent
confrontation regarding the book reading program. They showed a brief snippet with
you and, I must admit, I've not seen that side of you before. My compliments on your
obvious defense of the library and concern about having an armed man posing across
from the library. Your courage and passion were obvious and most welcomed.
With the cancellation of the June LBOT meeting, I'm not sure what protocol is for July.
At this point Amy should be taking over as chair, but with no vote being taken in June,
where does that leave us? My resignation is supposed to take effect once my
chairmanship is over, so if my presence is of any value for the July meeting, let me
know and I will attend. Thank you Jeff, and thank you for your vivid defense of library
values.
Wayne
Sparks Drag Queen Storytime Event Report
Talarico, Lori A.
LIBRARIAN I
Sparks Library hosted two successful Drag Queen Storytime Events on Sunday, June 26, 2022 with special guest Miss
Ginger Devine. A total of 58 children and adults attended this fun event. Miss Ginger read My Shadow is Pink by Scott
Stuart, It's Okay to be a Unicorn by Jason Tharp, and Mary had a Little Glam by Tami Sauer. We danced with bubbles and
sang If You're Fabulous and You Know It and The Hips of the Drag Queens go Swish, Swish, Swish. Everyone had an
opportunity to draw outside with chalk, blow bubbles, and color some Pride themed coloring sheets.
A special thank you to Miss Ginger Devine for being an amazing story reader. We also appreciate Library Admin and Staff
that showed up to help out, thank you Jeff, Joan, Beate, Judy, Debi, Jamie, John, Sarah (SV), Jennifer (SV), Jessica (SV), and
Suzanne (SO).
To: Information Services [InformationServices@washoecounty.gov]; jeneker@yahoo.com
Subject: RE: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Ms. Kerrigan,
Thank you for reaching out. Drag Queen Story Time is a popular local program at our libraries and other
community locations such as The Generator and The Nevada Museum of Art. These programs exist due
to popular demand. Our program in 2019 brought over 800 families to the event.
For more information, you can read our press release, which provides details of the program. Ginger
Divine sings songs and reads books to kids. This is a fun activity and inclusive of the LGBTQ community.
https://washoelife.washoecounty.gov/library-system/drag-queen-story-time-is-back-at-washoe-county-
library-june-25-and-26-2022/
Thank you,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Information Services <InformationServices@washoecounty.gov>

To: jeneker@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Thank you for your comment. It has been forwarded to Library Administration.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
OverDrive is becoming Libby! If you still use the OverDrive app, please switch to Libby. The
OverDrive app is being removed from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store
on February 23, 2022. As technology continues to evolve and trend toward the use of mobile
devices, Libby does not support downloading audiobooks to a desktop computer and
transferring them to an MP3 player. For more information please see:
https://resources.overdrive.com/libby-faqs/
Sincerely,
Information Services
informationservices@washoecounty.gov
301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89501 – 775.327.8300
From: jeneker@yahoo.com <jeneker@yahoo.com>

Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 7:24 AM
To: Washoe County Libraries <library@washoecounty.gov>; Information Services
<InformationServices@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Via the Ask-a-Librarian form:

Name: Janice Kerrigan
Email: jeneker@yahoo.com
Local: Reno/Sparks
Member: No
Barcode:
Question:
Disgusting having a drag queen, who is really a man, reading to kids. What the hell are you thinking?
Libraries should be non political and a safe place for children, not a sexual view to expose children to
because one of your staff is bisexual, transgender, gay, or all of the above. Keep your own personal
beliefs to yourself. Life would be much better. Whoever thought up this idea should be fired!!!!
To: Information Services [InformationServices@washoecounty.gov]; luckythree@sbcglobal.net
Mr. Petersen,
Thank you for reaching out. Drag Queen Story Time is a local popular program at both our libraries and
at other community locations such as The Generator and The Nevada Museum of Art. These programs
exist due to popular demand. Our program in 2019 brought over 800 families to the event.
For more information, you can read our press release that provides details of the program. Ginger Divine
sings songs and reads books to kids. This is a fun activity and inclusive of the LGBTQ community.
Thank you,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

To: luckythree@sbcglobal.net
Sincerely,
From: luckythree@sbcglobal.net <luckythree@sbcglobal.net>


Name: Richard Petersen
Email: luckythree@sbcglobal.net
Local: Reno/Sparks
Member: Yes
Barcode: 2 1235 00668 3293
Question:
Perhaps you should reconsider hosting "Drag Queen Story time". That's way too controversial. No one
wants to see drag queens harmed, but perhaps you should consider surveying Washoe County Citizens
to determine our thoughts.
To: Information Services [InformationServices@washoecounty.gov]; luckythree@sbcglobal.net
Mr. Petersen,
Thank you for reaching out. Drag Queen Story Time is a local popular program at both our libraries and
at other community locations such as The Generator and The Nevada Museum of Art. These programs
exist due to popular demand. Our program in 2019 brought over 800 families to the event.
For more information, you can read our press release that provides details of the program. Ginger Divine
sings songs and reads books to kids. This is a fun activity and inclusive of the LGBTQ community.
Thank you,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Sincerely,


Local: Reno/Sparks
Member: Yes
Barcode: 2 1235 00668 3293
Question:
wants to see drag queens harmed, but perhaps you should consider surveying Washoe County Citizens
to determine our thoughts.
Subject: Fw: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
This media request came through...
I'm assuming we're safe to continue to ignore?
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Subject: Fw: RESPONSE Ask a Librarian
Hi Jamie,
Please see the request below that seems to be a journalist asking for an interview regarding
Drag Queen Storytime.
Thank you,
Lori/SP
OverDrive is becoming Libby! If you still use the OverDrive app, please switch to Libby. The OverDrive
app is being removed from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store on February 23, 2022.
As technology continues to evolve and trend toward the use of mobile devices, Libby does not support
downloading audiobooks to a desktop computer and transferring them to an MP3 player. For more
information please see: https://resources.overdrive.com/libby-faqs/
Sincerely,
From: gino.spocchia@independent.co.uk <gino.spocchia@independent.co.uk>


Name: Gino Spocchia
Email: gino.spocchia@independent.co.uk
Local: Non-Washoe
Member: No
Barcode:
Question:
Press enquiry Re protest at Drag story time event
Hi, wanted to reach out to you about setting-up a quick chat or getting written comment on the armed
protest that took place at the Drag story time event, amid wider threats to LGBT+ people in the US and a
similar situation being reported in California this month.
Thanks,
Gino
The Independent
From: Information Services [InformationServices@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Information
Services <InformationServices@washoecounty.gov>
To: jeneker@yahoo.com
Sincerely,
From: jeneker@yahoo.com <jeneker@yahoo.com>


Name: Janice Kerrigan
Email: jeneker@yahoo.com
Local: Reno/Sparks
Member: No
Barcode:
Question:
Disgusting having a drag queen, who is really a man, reading to kids. What the hell are you thinking?
Libraries should be non political and a safe place for children, not a sexual view to expose children to
because one of your staff is bisexual, transgender, gay, or all of the above. Keep your own personal
beliefs to yourself. Life would be much better. Whoever thought up this idea should be fired!!!!
From: Information Services [InformationServices@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Information
Services <InformationServices@washoecounty.gov>
Sincerely,


Local: Reno/Sparks
Member: Yes
Barcode: 2 1235 00668 3293
Question:
wants to see drag queens harmed, but perhaps you should consider surveying Washoe County Citizens to
determine our thoughts.
From: Jose Davila IV [jose@kunr.org] on behalf of Jose Davila IV <jose@kunr.org>
Subject: Re: Proud Boys at Sunday’s event
Hi Jeff,
Understood. Thank you.
Best,
Jose
Jose Davila IV (he/him/his)

K-12 Education Reporter and Report for America Corps Member at KUNR Public Radio
kunr.org / reportforamerica.org
(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org

To: Jose Davila IV <jose@kunr.org>
Yes we plan to continue them. It is doubtful that it can return to Sparks without a guarantee of
security and basic services. A library staff member who was interviewed did not want to go on
camera for fear of retaliation. Until Sparks PD can guarantee basic safety in Sparks it cannot
return.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Jose Davila IV <jose@kunr.org>

Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 11:04:40 AM
Hi Jeff,
Sorry one more quick thing: do you plan to keep doing story times, especially drag queen ones,
despite the incident?
Best,
Jose
Obtener Outlook para iOS
De: Jose Davila IV <jose@kunr.org>

Enviado: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 10:44:17 AM
Para: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Asunto: Re: Proud Boys at Sunday’s event
Okay, thank you! I’ll reach out if I need those ones from Jamie but I think the ones that are
posted are good enough anyway! Thank you!
De: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>

Para: Jose Davila IV <jose@kunr.org>
Absolutely! You can use what we posted online or Jamie Hemingway can send up photos and
video directly.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
Thank you so much for the clarification. I'm happy nothing else happened and no one was hurt.
I’ll let you know if we need to call, but I think this should be fine.
Also, unrelated, can we use the one of the photos that WCLS posted on Twitter for our web post
of this story?
Best,
Jose

I’m at the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners now. I can give you a call later if
you need more information.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Sorry for not getting back to you.
The proud boy protestors left at 1:05 and the Sparks PD (observing from several parking lots
over at about 300 yards away) left right afterward. The gunman showed up at 1:17. One of our
patrons was able to take a picture.
I would say that even though that there is some dispute as to who the gunman is (who according
to Sparks PD can open carry even though the rifle was unslung and in his hand) I find the claim
that he is not associated with the proud boys dubious. He was dressed in the same manner and
showed up right after everyone left.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Subject: Proud Boys at Sunday’s event
Hi Jeff,
Thank you so much again for sitting down and talking on Saturday. I have left you a couple of
voicemail messages but I figured I would ask here, too.
I just want to get a little more clarity on the end of the Proud Boys protest on Sunday in Sparks. I
know Channel 4 reported that there was a Proud Boy that, towards the end of the protest, had a
gun and approached the library. But I also heard from people on the scene that the Proud Boys
left when a counterprotester who often open carries showed up. Can you offer any clarity on
this?
Best,
Jose

To: Jose Davila IV [jose@kunr.org]
Yes we plan to continue them. It is doubtful that it can return to Sparks without a guarantee of
security and basic services. A library staff member who was interviewed did not want to go on
camera for fear of retaliation. Until Sparks PD can guarantee basic safety in Sparks it cannot
return.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
Best,
Jose


video directly.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
of this story?
Best,
Jose

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
this?
Best,
Jose

Hi Jeff,
Best,
Jose


video directly.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
of this story?
Best,
Jose

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
this?
Best,
Jose

From: Leanna Faulk [lfaulk@sbgtv.com] on behalf of Leanna Faulk <lfaulk@sbgtv.com>
Subject: Re: [EXT] RE: News4 Media Inquiry
Not a problem and yes – Corinne was great. I got everything I needed. Thank you, as always.
Leanna Faulk | Reporter

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Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 10:08 AM
To: Leanna Faulk <lfaulk@sbgtv.com>
Subject: [EXT] RE: News4 Media Inquiry
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Leanna,
I apologize for not getting back to you before your deadline. It looks like you got everything you needed
for the story? Corinne did a great job, and I appreciate how you have handled the story.
Let me know if there is anything else you need.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Leanna Faulk <lfaulk@sbgtv.com>

Subject: News4 Media Inquiry
Hi Jeff -
This is Leanna with News4.
I was hoping to speak with you about the incident from yesterday's Drag Queen Story Time event at
Sparks Library.
The director of Sparks library mentioned you typically organize some security between Sparks Pd &
Washoe County so I was hoping to speak with you about the preparation that goes into an event like
this.
Are you available at all today for a quick interview? I can meet you in person or we can hop on a Zoom.
Thanks, as always. Looking forward to hearing from you!

To: Leanna Faulk [lfaulk@sbgtv.com]
Subject: RE: News4 Media Inquiry
Leanna,
I apologize for not getting back to you before your deadline. It looks like you got everything you needed
for the story? Corinne did a great job, and I appreciate how you have handled the story.
Let me know if there is anything else you need.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Subject: News4 Media Inquiry
Hi Jeff -
This is Leanna with News4.
I was hoping to speak with you about the incident from yesterday's Drag Queen Story Time event at
Sparks Library.
The director of Sparks library mentioned you typically organize some security between Sparks Pd &
Washoe County so I was hoping to speak with you about the preparation that goes into an event like
this.
Are you available at all today for a quick interview? I can meet you in person or we can hop on a Zoom.
Thanks, as always. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Subject: Fw: Media Alert - Washoe County Library - KRNV (NBC)
FYI--Media alert about Corinne's interview with KRNV. Kudos to Corinne!
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
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following this for us, and we had this was a redding event hosted in celebration of pride
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month. >>i'll be and it's something the washoe county library system. 1st started back in
2019 they call a drag queen storytime children in their families. come to the library and
say in on a redding performance hosted by a local drag queen. now yesterday afternoon, a
group of men and women believed
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CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Drag Queen Storytime - News4 Media
Attachments: Ginger Devine reading to the crowd.jpeg; Ginger Devine reading to the crowd at
the Sparks Library.jpeg; Ginger Devine reading My Shadow is Pink by Scott Stuart2.jpeg;
Ginger Devine reading my shadow is pink by scott stuart.jpeg
Hi Leanna,
I apologize for the delay. I do have some photos and videos I can share with you. You can attribute them
to Washoe County Library.
Here is a link to the video:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QYhzVyE6AIhiZi0S9NnBYzylwMZwLl4S/view?usp=sharing
IMG_4502 (1).MOV
drive.google.com
Photos are attached.
Also, I removed Andrea from the email as she has retired. I'm working at the interim PIO, so
please feel free to contact me any time.
Let me know if you have any additional questions.
Thank you,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
Cc: Tavener, Andrea <ATavener@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Drag Queen Storytime - News4 Media
Hi Jamie & Andrea!
How's it going?
I'm doing a follow up story on the incident outside of the Sparks library during the Drag Queen
Storytime event. I spoke with Miss Ginger and she said Jamie took some videos from the event.
I was wondering if she could send me a few that I include in my story?
Our reporters were so focused on what was going on outside -- they didn't get a chance to see
all the fun inside. Anything you send will be helpful and I'll be sure to make sure no kids are
visible. Happy to attribute the footage to Jamie or Washoe Libraries.
Thanks, in advance. I look forward to hearing from you.

CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
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Hi Leanna,
I apologize for the delay. I do have some photos and videos I can share with you. You can attribute them
to Washoe County Library.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Thank you,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Hi Jamie & Andrea!
How's it going?

From: Alice Davidson [alicedavidson@gmail.com] on behalf of Alice Davidson
<alicedavidson@gmail.com>
Jeff,
I met you briefly yesterday while waiting for the 11:30 event to begin. I was sitting on the bench and you gave me
your card. I want to tell you how much my family enjoyed the event and how much we appreciate all of the work
that went into it. Also we felt safe despite the protestors. I only wish the police would have helped. Thank you so
much for all you and your staff do.
Alice Davidson
Sent from my iPhone

To: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan
[JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Media Alert - Washoe County Library - KRNV (NBC)
Corinne did fantastic!! Go ahead and share with Leadership
Thank you
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Sent: Monday, June 27, 2022 6:08:50 PM
To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
FYI--Corinne's interview just came through.
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From: Talarico, Lori A. [LTalarico@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Talarico, Lori A.
<LTalarico@washoecounty.gov>
To: Library - Sparks Staff [Library-SparksStaff@washoecounty.gov]; Library - YSLE Leads
[LibraryYSLELeads@washoecounty.gov]; Library - Mgmt & Supervisors [Library-
MgmtSupervisors@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Talarico, Lori A. shared "Sparks Drag Queen Storytime Event Report" with you.
Here's a page that Talarico, Lori A. wants you to see
Sparks Drag Queen Storytime Event Report

washoenv.sharepoint.com
Sparks Library hosted two successful Drag Queen

Storytime Events on Sunday, June 26, 2022 with special
guest Miss Ginger Devine. A total of 58 children and
adults attended this fun event. Miss Ginger read My
Shadow is Pink by Scott Stuart, It's Ok…
Get the SharePoint Mobile App

To: Dickman, Corinne [CDickman@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan
[JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov];
Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Another article
Thanks Corinne!
I was talking with Joan and Jamie this morning. The channel 4 story is being aired across the
country. It was picked up on WRAL in North Carolina. We should expect other national stories
on this.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>;
<BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Another article
https://www.thedailybeast.com/proud-boys-protester-with-gun-interrupts-drag-queen-storytime-at-
sparks-library-in-nevada
Corinne

Sent: Monday, June 27, 2022 10:12 AM
To: Dickman, Corinne <CDickman@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan
<JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert,
Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Re: News 4 follow up
Thank you Corinne. I am meeting with the Sparks Chief of Police at 12:30 so I won’t be able to make it. I
think you and Allied (and I’m sure patrons) called the most. I can followup if they do want to interview
me as well. I don’t need to be interviewed though.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Sent: Monday, June 27, 2022 10:09:30 AM
Subject: News 4 follow up
Andrea from News 4 that was here yesterday called to schedule a follow up interview at 1:00 today at
Sparks.
She is working the story from the angle of holding SPD accountable for their response. I did put her off
until 1 to touch base with you. I’m happy to give the staff perspective, but also multiple perspectives
might be helpful, and efficient if you’d like to join me!
Corinne
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];
[BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Another article
https://www.thedailybeast.com/proud-boys-protester-with-gun-interrupts-drag-queen-storytime-at-
sparks-library-in-nevada
Corinne

To: Dickman, Corinne <CDickman@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan
<JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert,
Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Re: News 4 follow up
Thank you Corinne. I am meeting with the Sparks Chief of Police at 12:30 so I won’t be able to make it. I
think you and Allied (and I’m sure patrons) called the most. I can followup if they do want to interview
me as well. I don’t need to be interviewed though.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Subject: News 4 follow up
Andrea from News 4 that was here yesterday called to schedule a follow up interview at 1:00 today at
Sparks.
She is working the story from the angle of holding SPD accountable for their response. I did put her off
until 1 to touch base with you. I’m happy to give the staff perspective, but also multiple perspectives
might be helpful, and efficient if you’d like to join me!
Corinne
To: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
Yes send them photos and video that would be great.
She emailed me about security but I haven’t followed up.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Subject: Fw: Drag Queen Storytime - News4 Media
FYI--what do we want to do with this one?
Jamie Hemingway

Hi Jamie & Andrea!
How's it going?

Subject: Fw: Drag Queen Storytime - News4 Media
FYI--what do we want to do with this one?
Jamie Hemingway

Hi Jamie & Andrea!
How's it going?

From: Bikales, James [James.Bikales@washpost.com] on behalf of Bikales, James
<James.Bikales@washpost.com>
CC: jdalusung@washoecounty.us; Library [Library@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: Washington Post reporting re: Drag Queen Storytime
Hi all,
Just wanted to include a few more people to make sure this makes it your way – we definitely want to
include your perspective if you would like to speak.
I’m working on a deadline of 6pm ET/3pm PT today, so please let me know if you would like to share
any information.
Thanks,
James
From: Bikales, James

To: jscott@washoecounty.gov
Subject: Washington Post reporting re: Drag Queen Storytime
Dear Mr. Scott,
I hope this finds you well. My name is James, I’m a reporter at the Washington Post. I’m looking into the
report that a group of Proud Boys protested outside of the Drag Queen Story Hour at your Sparks Library
on Sunday, and one man approached the library with a gun following the event.
I saw on Facebook that the library posted that the event was a big success, so I want to make sure that if
we report this story, we have all the necessary context beyond this short local news story. I hoped you’d
be open to speaking on the phone today about what happened so we can fully understand the context.
Alternatively, if it’s easier to provide an email statement, that works too.
Thanks in advance for your time,

James
---
James Bikales
General Assignment Reporter
The Washington Post
(c): 503-327-5401
Subject: FW: Washington Post reporting re: Drag Queen Storytime
Washington Post Reporter. Jamie do you want to call him or write to him? If not I can do that.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Bikales, James <James.Bikales@washpost.com>

Dear Mr. Scott,

James
---
James Bikales
The Washington Post
(c): 503-327-5401
From: Bikales, James [James.Bikales@washpost.com] on behalf of Bikales, James
<James.Bikales@washpost.com>
Dear Mr. Scott,

James
---
James Bikales
The Washington Post
(c): 503-327-5401
Subject: Incident Report from Sunday Storytime 6 27 22
Attachments: DQST Incident 6 25 22.docx
I put this in a word document to share. I have already shared this with Ben West and County
Management.
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Incident Report
Drag Queen Storytime at Sparks
Library set and ready for Storytime at 10. Program is scheduled for 11:30 and 12:30.
Geoffrey Knell (Fallon Resident) and nine adult males in 30s to 40s approached and stood at the protest
zone. Counter protestors approach the zone to engage. I approached the protestors and gave them my
card which they mostly refused. The nine protestors were wearing black shirts with a yellow trim on the
collar. They all wore black baseball hats.
Geoffrey Knell proceeded to shout obscenities through his bullhorn. All these actions are in line with a
standard protest zone.
At 11:30, protestors left the protest zone and blocked the parking lot entrance. I engage them to return
to the protest zone. The individual pushed me. I asked them to leave. I instructed Corinne and Allied to
call Sparks PD to ask them to leave the premises.
Sparks PD arrived at 12:25. They did not go to the Sparks Library. The parked 600 yards away from the
library. I had to run over to them. Their squad card were not in sight of the library. I walked over to the
seven officers. She asked if I wanted to press charges. I told them no. I said I have asked them to leave
and they have refused. I want them trespassed. The lead officer then told me they could not do that as
they were on the protest zone or on the public sidewalk. They refused to do a walk by drive by or even
approach the library.
The protestors moved back into the protest zone at 12:45.
The protestors and Geoffrey Knell left at 1:05. Sparks PD left at 1:05 (directly after the protestors left)
(They were stationed at the City of Sparks Recreation Center Parking lot about 600 yards away from the
library.)
At 1:17 a masked man with similar clothing as the protestors approached the library on the sidewalk. He
was carrying a long rifle with the rifle in his hand. Everyone outside ran into the building and Allied
engaged with the individual. The person left a few minutes afterward as we sheltered in the library.
Sparks PD was called again. Sparks PD did not show. Sparks PD later stated that it was legal for him to
carry his weapon unslung. (Pictures attached)
Sparks PD was at the Parking lot near the City of Sparks recreation facility and remained there until 2:36
when they had to call a tow truck since they drove their squad car over the curb. Sparks PD did a walk
through at the Sparks Library 2:15 after the event was over and everyone else had left.
From: Washoe County [communications@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Washoe County
<communications@washoecounty.gov>
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From: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Weinert, Beate
<BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>
CC: Burton, L.J. [LJBurton@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John
[JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov];
Stears, Debi D [DDStears@washoecounty.gov]; Owens, Brenda [BOwens@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Incident report
Maybe we should request hazard pay since emergency personnel weren't on site...
With Much Gratitude,

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

To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Burton, Leah J. <LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>;
Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Stears, Debi D <DDStears@washoecounty.gov>;
Owens, Brenda <BOwens@washoecounty.gov>
I will send it to Leadership. Maybe an all staff email for it I don’t know.
I would for people to be informed.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>

To: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Jeff are you going to forward this along to Corinne and Sarah as managers that
were present and engaged in all of this?

Beate
Beate Weinert

Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2022 6:07 PM
Cc: Burton, Leah J. <LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>;
Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>; Hemingway, Jamie
<JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Stears, Debi D <DDStears@washoecounty.gov>; Owens, Brenda
<BOwens@washoecounty.gov>
Just saw the clip. Thanks!
- Joan
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 26, 2022, at 5:50 PM, Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
We will make the 6oclock news on Channel 4
washoe-county-lgbtq
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2022 3:54:55 PM
To: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Burton, Leah J. <LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate
<BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>;
Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Stears, Debi D
<DDStears@washoecounty.gov>; Owens, Brenda <BOwens@washoecounty.gov>
Thanks I will edit.
Couple of Twitter threads from today
https://twitter.com/leonathotsky/status/1541135205896925184?s=21&t=h3T2iLD
GPFo7ma0E71tO6A
And from the cameraman from KRNV

https://twitter.com/geosauce1/status/1541133923597463554?s=21&t=L-
aIjS5IjRSLE9pBBvBDZg
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Jeff, note that Sparks PD in their vehicles left immediately after the protestors left
at 1:05, before the man with the rifle arrived. So no police presence for that
window of time.
I think Beate witnessed your conversations with Sparks PD (12:25).
I think everything else is there from my recollections.

Thank you very much.
- Joan
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 26, 2022, at 2:41 PM, Scott, Jeff

<jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

To: West, Benjamin <BWest@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Incident report
Incident Report
Library set and ready for Storytime at 10. Program is scheduled for
11:30 and 12:30.
Geoffrey Knell (Fallon Resident) and nine adult males in 30s to

40s approached and stood at the protest zone. Counter protestors
approach the zone to engage. I approached the protestors and gave
them my card which they mostly refused. The nine protestors were
wearing black shirts with a yellow trim on the collar. They all wore
black baseball hats.
Geoffrey Knell proceeded to shout obscenities through his

bullhorn. All these actions are in line with a standard protest zone.
At 11:30, protestors left the protest zone and blocked the parking
lot entrance. I engage them to return to the protest zone. The
individual pushed me. I asked them to leave. I instructed Corinne
and Allied to call Sparks PD to ask them to leave the premises.
Sparks PD arrived at 12:25. They did not go to the Sparks Library.
The parked 600 yards away from the library. I had to run over to
them. Their squad card were not in sight of the library. I walked
over to the seven officers. She asked if I wanted to press charges. I
told them no. I said I have asked them to leave and they have
refused. I want them trespassed. The lead officer then told me they
could not do that as they were on the protest zone or on the public
sidewalk. They refused to do a walk by drive by or even approach
the library. The protestors moved back into the protest zone at
12:45. The protestors and Geoffrey Knell left at 1:05. At 1:17 a
masked man with similar clothing as the protestors approached the
library on the sidewalk. He was carrying a long rifle with the rifle
in his hand. Everyone outside ran into the building and Allied
engaged with the individual. The person left a few minutes
afterward as we sheltered in the library. Sparks PD was called
again. Sparks PD did not show. Sparks PD later stated that it was
legal for him to carry his weapon unslung. (Pictures attached)
Sparks PD was at the Parking lot near the City of Sparks recreation
facility and remained there until 2:36 when they had to call a tow
truck since they drove their squad car over the curb. Sparks PD did
a walk through at 2:15 with three officers. An hour after the
incident.
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
Before I left yesterday, Corinne has said you mentioned an incident report but
didn't see it but would like to see it. Sarah and Corinne may have more to add
since they were actively engaged--maybe more pictures, too?

Beate
Beate Weinert

To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Beate
Beate Weinert

- Joan
Sent from my iPad
washoe-county-lgbtq
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Thanks I will edit.
GPFo7ma0E71tO6A

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

window of time.
- Joan
Sent from my iPad

Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
11:30 and 12:30.


incident.
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
To: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan
[JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340


Beate
Beate Weinert
- Joan
Sent from my iPad
washoe-county-lgbtq
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Thanks I will edit.
GPFo7ma0E71tO6A

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

window of time.
- Joan
Sent from my iPad

Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
11:30 and 12:30.


incident.
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Beate
Beate Weinert

- Joan
Sent from my iPad
washoe-county-lgbtq
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Thanks I will edit.
GPFo7ma0E71tO6A

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

window of time.
- Joan
Sent from my iPad

Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
11:30 and 12:30.

incident.
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
And the quote of the day, though a bit of an understatement:
The Sparks Police Department monitored the protest from a distance, but
left soon after. There were no police presence when the man approached
the building.

Beate
Beate Weinert

- Joan
Sent from my iPad

washoe-county-lgbtq
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Thanks I will edit.
GPFo7ma0E71tO6A

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
window of time.
- Joan
Sent from my iPad

Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
11:30 and 12:30.

incident.
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
To: Library - All Staff [librarystaff@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Storytime Incident
I wanted to send a quick message regarding our Storytime on Sunday. We are reviewing what
happened with local authorities to ensure everyone’s safety.
We had 10 protestors at the Sparks Library on Sunday. When the Storytime ended a man with a
rifle approached the library. Allied Security approached the man and he left. We will be
reviewing this incident with Washoe County and City of Sparks. I will send a full message
tomorrow. Channel 4 news was there when this occurred. A story aired this evening and will
likely air again later. The full story should be online soon.
https://mynews4.com/news/local/man-with-gun-turned-childrens-reading-book-event-to-chaos-
in-sparks-library-drag-queen-storytime-sparks-library-nevada-washoe-county-lgbtq
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
CC: Burton, L.J. [LJBurton@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate
[BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway,
Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Stears, Debi D [DDStears@washoecounty.gov];
Owens, Brenda [BOwens@washoecounty.gov]
- Joan
Sent from my iPad
washoe-county-lgbtq
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Thanks I will edit.

GPFo7ma0E71tO6A

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

window of time.
- Joan
Sent from my iPad

Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
11:30 and 12:30.


incident.
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
To: Solaro, David [DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]; Brown, Eric P.
[EPriceBrown@washoecounty.gov]; Willrich, Erick S [ewillrich@washoecounty.gov]
Just a heads up this will make the 6oclock news on channel 4
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

To: Solaro, David <DSolaro@washoecounty.gov>; Brown, Eric P. <EPriceBrown@washoecounty.gov>;
Willrich, Erick S <ewillrich@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Incident report
Good afternoon,
I am sending a followup report to Ben West regarding the response of local law enforcement for
our Storytime. Commissioner Hill was at this event.
I will followup with Ben tomorrow to go over protocols.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
Geoffrey Knell (Fallon Resident) and nine adult males in 30s to 40s approached and stood at the
protest zone. Counter protestors approach the zone to engage. I approached the protestors and
gave them my card which they mostly refused. The nine protestors were wearing black shirts
with a yellow trim on the collar. They all wore black baseball hats.
Geoffrey Knell proceeded to shout obscenities through his bullhorn. All these actions are in line
with a standard protest zone.
At 11:30, protestors left the protest zone and blocked the parking lot entrance. I engage them to
return to the protest zone. The individual pushed me. I asked them to leave. I instructed Corinne
and Allied to call Sparks PD to ask them to leave the premises. Sparks PD arrived at 12:25. They
did not go to the Sparks Library. The parked 600 yards away from the library. I had to run over
to them. Their squad card were not in sight of the library. I walked over to the seven officers. She
asked if I wanted to press charges. I told them no. I said I have asked them to leave and they
have refused. I want them trespassed. The lead officer then told me they could not do that as they
were on the protest zone or on the public sidewalk. They refused to do a walk by drive by or
even approach the library. The protestors moved back into the protest zone at 12:45. The
protestors and Geoffrey Knell left at 1:05. At 1:17 a masked man with similar clothing as the
protestors approached the library on the sidewalk. He was carrying a long rifle with the rifle in
his hand. Everyone outside ran into the building and Allied engaged with the individual. The
person left a few minutes afterward as we sheltered in the library. Sparks PD was called again.
Sparks PD did not show. Sparks PD later stated that it was legal for him to carry his weapon
unslung. (Pictures attached)
Sparks PD was at the Parking lot near the City of Sparks recreation facility and remained there
until 2:36 when they had to call a tow truck since they drove their squad car over the curb.
Sparks PD did a walk through at 2:15 with three officers. An hour after the incident.
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
To: West, Benjamin [BWest@washoecounty.gov]
Heads up this is going to be on the 6oclock news on channel 4
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
To: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Thanks I will edit.
https://twitter.com/leonathotsky/status/1541135205896925184?s=21&t=h3T2iLDGPFo7ma0E71
tO6A

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Jeff, note that Sparks PD in their vehicles left immediately after the protestors left at 1:05, before
the man with the rifle arrived. So no police presence for that window of time.
- Joan
Sent from my iPad
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
Library set and ready for Storytime at 10. Program is scheduled for 11:30 and
12:30.
Geoffrey Knell (Fallon Resident) and nine adult males in 30s to 40s approached
and stood at the protest zone. Counter protestors approach the zone to engage. I
approached the protestors and gave them my card which they mostly refused. The
nine protestors were wearing black shirts with a yellow trim on the collar. They
all wore black baseball hats.
Geoffrey Knell proceeded to shout obscenities through his bullhorn. All these
actions are in line with a standard protest zone.
At 11:30, protestors left the protest zone and blocked the parking lot entrance. I
engage them to return to the protest zone. The individual pushed me. I asked them
to leave. I instructed Corinne and Allied to call Sparks PD to ask them to leave
the premises. Sparks PD arrived at 12:25. They did not go to the Sparks Library.
The parked 600 yards away from the library. I had to run over to them. Their
squad card were not in sight of the library. I walked over to the seven officers.
She asked if I wanted to press charges. I told them no. I said I have asked them to
leave and they have refused. I want them trespassed. The lead officer then told me
they could not do that as they were on the protest zone or on the public sidewalk.
They refused to do a walk by drive by or even approach the library. The protestors
moved back into the protest zone at 12:45. The protestors and Geoffrey Knell left
at 1:05. At 1:17 a masked man with similar clothing as the protestors approached
the library on the sidewalk. He was carrying a long rifle with the rifle in his hand.
Everyone outside ran into the building and Allied engaged with the individual.
The person left a few minutes afterward as we sheltered in the library. Sparks PD
was called again. Sparks PD did not show. Sparks PD later stated that it was legal
for him to carry his weapon unslung. (Pictures attached)
Sparks PD was at the Parking lot near the City of Sparks recreation facility and
remained there until 2:36 when they had to call a tow truck since they drove their
squad car over the curb. Sparks PD did a walk through at 2:15 with three officers.
An hour after the incident.
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
To: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
Thanks I will edit.
https://twitter.com/leonathotsky/status/1541135205896925184?s=21&t=h3T2iLDGPFo7ma0E71
tO6A

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340


- Joan
Sent from my iPad
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
12:30.
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
- Joan
Sent from my iPad
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
12:30.
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
To: Solaro, David [DSolaro@washoecounty.gov]; Brown, Eric P.
[EPriceBrown@washoecounty.gov]; Willrich, Erick S [ewillrich@washoecounty.gov]
Good afternoon,
I am sending a followup report to Ben West regarding the response of local law enforcement for
our Storytime. Commissioner Hill was at this event.
I will followup with Ben tomorrow to go over protocols.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
To: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Burton, L.J.
[LJBurton@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews,
John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov];
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Scott, Jeff

Incident Report
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
To: West, Benjamin [BWest@washoecounty.gov]
Incident Report
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Stella [stellar68@gmail.com] on behalf of Stella <stellar68@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Drag Queen Story Time is Back at Washoe County Library June 25 and 26, 2022
This is SO morally wrong on so many levels. This agenda is confusing our children! It is
essentially promoting depopulation by encouraging children to alter their sex and therefore, not
able to procreate.
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Local drag queen Ginger Devine will make appearances at the Downtown Reno and
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Subject: Re: Drag Queen Story Time
Awesome! Thank you so much Jeff!

Enviado: Friday, June 24, 2022 5:29:45 PM
Asunto: Re: Drag Queen Story Time
Just confirmed that she will be available for the interview as well!
Thanks and see you tomorrow!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
Got it! That sounds great I’ll be there. I can also reach out to her if that’s easier for you, no
problem.
Best,
Jose

I think we are scheduled for 10:30 and 11:30. Probably about 12 we should be able to wrap it up.
That should work. I’ll still need to talk to put performer if they want to be interviewed.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
I know it is a busy and overwhelming day today but I just wanted to bump you on this! Please
let me know when I should swing by tomorrow to chat with yourself and Miss Devine.
Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org

Hi Jeff,
That sounds great. Is there a quiet spot we could use to record something for the radio after
the Saturday session? Also, when do you anticipate the session finishing on Saturday? I really
appreciate your openness and flexibility with this!
Best,
Jose
(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org

Thank you for reaching out. Typically, we don’t have media in the room during the event to allow for
space for the kids. We are all available once the program is over for interviews and media. Will that work
for you?
We have the program on Saturday at Downtown Reno Library and Sunday at Sparks Library.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Dear Director Scott,
My name is Jose Davila and I am the new K-12 education reporter at KUNR here in Reno and I
was wondering if I could attend the story time session on Saturday to talk to parents and kids
about the event. I saw that adults without children are (obviously!) no allowed, so I figured I
would ask for your permission. Otherwise, I'd love to schedule a time to talk to you about the
program. I'd love to talk to Miss Devine, too, if possible.
Please let me know your thoughts!
Best,
Jose
(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org
Just confirmed that she will be available for the interview as well!
Thanks and see you tomorrow!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
problem.
Best,
Jose

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org

Hi Jeff,
Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org
for you?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Best,
Jose
(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org
[JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Ryan, Kristen [kryan@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: KUNR reporter at Storytime
Christopher is more than happy to join you if you would like them to 🙂

Beate
Beate Weinert

To: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate
<BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Ryan, Kristen <kryan@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: KUNR reporter at Storytime
I’ll interview with the reporter. Not sure if Ginger Devine wants to be interviewed?
Thoughts on if it is too chaotic afterward?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org
CC: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John
Looks good!
Thank you Jamie!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hello,
Thanks!
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
CC: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John
Hello,
Thanks!
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
[JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Ryan, Kristen [kryan@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: KUNR reporter at Storytime
Shall I ask? Remind me again what time you are scheduled for the interview?

Beate
Beate Weinert

To: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate
<BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Ryan, Kristen <kryan@washoecounty.gov>
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org
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Hi Jeff,
problem.
Best,
Jose

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
Best,
Jose
(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org

Hi Jeff,
Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org

for you?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Best,
Jose
(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org
To: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate
[BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Ryan, Kristen [kryan@washoecounty.gov]
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jeff,
Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org

Hi Jeff,
Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org

for you?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Best,
Jose
(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org
Hi Jeff,
Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org

Hi Jeff,
Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org

for you?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Best,
Jose
(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org
From: Tom Burton [calvintburtonjr@gmail.com] on behalf of Tom Burton
<calvintburtonjr@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, June 24, 2022 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: Drag Queen Story Hour
I believe in and support diversity but this is child abuse -
On Fri, Jun 24, 2022, 10:05 Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Events like Drag Queen Story Time provide an opportunity for families to embrace diversity
and develop cultural competence. According to the American Library Association’s Library Bill
of Rights, “when we recognize, value, and embrace diversity, we are recognizing, valuing, and
embracing the uniqueness of each individual.”
I am thrilled to bring Drag Queen Story Time back in person. In 2019, over 800 families
attended this popular event, with many more watching the virtual version online in 2020 and
2021. We hope that events like these will encourage inclusivity within our community.
Washoe County Library is a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and continues to be
an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone.
We have photos and videos from previous events so that you can get a good idea of the
storytime. We have had this storytime virtually the last two years:
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/events/archive/devine.php
Washoe County Library has a separate governing board than the Washoe County Board of
County Commissioners per the Nevada Revised Statutes.
Please let me know if you have further questions. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely
Jeff
Jeff Scott

From: Tom Burton <calvintburtonjr@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 10:08 PM
Subject: Drag Queen Story Hour
You are sick, and anyone who supports this is sick -

To: Tom Burton [calvintburtonjr@gmail.com]
Subject: RE: Drag Queen Story Hour
Events like Drag Queen Story Time provide an opportunity for families to embrace diversity and develop
cultural competence. According to the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, “when we
recognize, value, and embrace diversity, we are recognizing, valuing, and embracing the uniqueness of
each individual.”
I am thrilled to bring Drag Queen Story Time back in person. In 2019, over 800 families attended this
popular event, with many more watching the virtual version online in 2020 and 2021. We hope that
events like these will encourage inclusivity within our community.
Washoe County Library is a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and continues to be an
inclusive and welcoming space for everyone.
We have photos and videos from previous events so that you can get a good idea of the storytime. We
have had this storytime virtually the last two years:
Washoe County Library has a separate governing board than the Washoe County Board of County
Commissioners per the Nevada Revised Statutes.
Sincerely
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Tom Burton <calvintburtonjr@gmail.com>

You are sick, and anyone who supports this is sick -

To: adamsfam@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Library Response
each individual.”
Sincerely
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Washoe County Library [noreply@libraryaware.com] on behalf of Washoe County
Library <noreply@libraryaware.com>
To: Library - All Staff [librarystaff@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Library News & Events
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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE PARTIES

We had a blast at all of our Summer Reading Challenge launch parties this month, and we're
thrilled that so many of you joined us for games, crafts, and snacks at these events.
There are still plenty of events coming up as part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer
Reading Challenge. You can find them on our calendar of events. If you haven't signed up for
the Summer Reading Challenge yet, there's still time. Learn more about signing up here.
Learn more
UPCOMING EVENTS
Drag Queen Story Time

with Miss Ginger Devine
Multiple times and locations
Local drag queen Miss Ginger Devine
is back for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month!
Enjoy stories that explore diversity
and celebrate our differences.
Learn more
Freshwater Fun with the
Nevada Dept. of Wildlife
Learn more about our local waters
and the creatures that call them
home. Register for these interactive
programs provided by our friends at
the Nevada Department of Wildlife!
Sign up now
Ancient Seas of Nevada

Animal Crossing New Join UNR Keck Museum's curator,

Horizons Island Visit Garrett Barmore, for an introduction
Sunday, June 26, 11 am-noon to the ancient fauna and flora of our
Northwest Reno Library deserts. Kids and adults alike will get
to enjoy handling some real fossils,
too!
Join us for fun ocean-themed
activities and games in Animal
Registration is required.
Crossing! Please bring your Nintendo
Switch with Animal Crossing loaded.
Sign up now
Registration recommended.
Sign up now
Ancient Seas of Nevada
Join UNR Keck Museum's curator,

Garrett Barmore, for an introduction
to the ancient fauna and flora of our
deserts. Kids and adults alike will get
to enjoy handling some real fossils,
too!
Registration is required.
Sign up now
Animal Crossing New

Horizons Island Visit
Sunday, June 26, 11 am-noon
Northwest Reno Library
Join us for fun ocean-themed

activities and games in Animal
Crossing! Please bring your Nintendo
Switch with Animal Crossing loaded.
Registration recommended.
Sign up now
FOR MAKERS
Learn & Make in the Quad
Wednesday, June 29, 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.
Sign up now
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming maker events.
BOOK GROUPS
Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
by Victor Hugo
Mystery Book Club

Spanish Springs Library
All the Little Liars
by Charlaine Harris
Inclined to Read Book Group

Incline Village Library
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.
WHAT TO READ NEXT
LGBTQIA+ Young Adult Fiction

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From: Hartung, Vaughn [VHartung@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Hartung, Vaughn
<VHartung@washoecounty.gov>
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Washoe311 [Washoe311@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Fwd: Drag Queen Story Hour
Sent from my iPhone
From: JULIE ADAMS <adamsfam@sbcglobal.net>

Date: June 23, 2022 at 8:37:30 PM PDT
To: "Hartung, Vaughn" <VHartung@washoecounty.gov>, "Hill, Alexis"
<AHill@washoecounty.gov>, "Lucey, Robert (Bob) L"
<BLucey@washoecounty.gov>, "Jung, Kitty" <KJung@washoecounty.gov>,
"Herman, Jeanne" <JHerman@washoecounty.gov>

Can one of you please explain to me how this is beneficial to children?

You know in your heart it is harmful. Children are to be taught things that
will bring them joy and success in life. They are to be protected from
inappropriate sexual encounters, not force fed it. This only puts things in
their minds that cause them confusion. This is all a part of a grander
scheme to sexualize and groom our children. We are last in the nation for
education because this is part of the "curriculum" in our schools and it
carries over into the libraries.
This is a waste of tax payer's hard earned money. Shame on you for going
alone with this charade of "inclusion" nonsense. This is harmful to children
and you will stand before a Holy God one day and you will be held to
account.
Julie Adams
Subject: Fwd: Drag Queen Story Time
Sent from my iPhone
From: Kellie Valentine <valentine.k@sbcglobal.net>

To: "Hartung, Vaughn" <VHartung@washoecounty.gov>

Good Afternoon Mr. Hartung
I was recently notified that Washoe County Library plans on bring back Drag
Queen Story Time. I personally have no issues with Drag Queens. However, I am
an adult. What I do have an issue with is exposing children to any sexual lifestyle.
This borders on child abuse and is morally wrong.
The left continues to push sexualization on children. Why can’t children enjoy
just being a child. When they grow up they will be exposed to different lifestyles
and they will have the maturity to discern what is acceptable or not acceptable to
them as an adult.
In addition, it is in appropriate to use our tax dollars to promote controversial

lifestyles that parents, families and has-payers object to.
I hope you will consider what I have written. I appreciate your time,
Kellie Valentine
valentine.k@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Fwd: Drag Queen Story Hour in our libraries
Sent from my iPhone
From: Carolyn Sullivan <sully.carolyn@gmail.com>

To: "Hartung, Vaughn" <VHartung@washoecounty.gov>, "Hill, Alexis"
<AHill@washoecounty.gov>, "Lucey, Robert (Bob) L"
<BLucey@washoecounty.gov>, "Jung, Kitty" <KJung@washoecounty.gov>,
"Herman, Jeanne" <JHerman@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Drag Queen Story Hour in our libraries
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I am DISGUSTED that my tax dollars are being used to INDOCTRINATE our

children into ALTERNATIVE life styles that are sexually offensive to me and the
majority of Washoe County residents. These transgender activists are attempting
to normalize this offensive lifestyle and pounding it down the throats of our
young children. This kind of thing is ADULT ENTERTAINMENT and is NOT
APPROPRIATE that our tax dollars are being used in an open forum where
children browse and attend story hour. This kind of indoctrination plants seeds of
doubt about sexuality into the minds of our young children.
Drag Queen Story Hour has NO PLACE in the public forum, where tax dollars
are being used. If ANY of you have an ounce of Christian faith in your blood, you
would NEVER do this to the young citizens of our county. I’m mad as hell. Jesus
is going to come into the Temple and turn over the shopkeepers tables!
CEASE & DESIST!
Carolyn Sullivan
To: Linda Wakefield [lew971@att.net]
each individual.”
Sincerely
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Linda Wakefield <lew971@att.net>

Hello Jeff,
I am outraged and furious that this Drag Queen Story Hour is going to be presented again at our libraries.
It is inappropriate and undue influence to subject such young children to this lifestyle. Adults may conduct
themselves in private how they wish- but leave it there. Children have enough to deal with and enough
confusion trying to grow up. Very bad use of our county library premises. I believe that most of our Reno
citizens are conservative and would not support this activity. Stop promoting this behavior. And just when
are you planning to have something like American Military Heroes Story Hour?????
Sincerely, Linda Wakefield

From: Linda Wakefield [lew971@att.net] on behalf of Linda Wakefield <lew971@att.net>
Hello Jeff,
I am outraged and furious that this Drag Queen Story Hour is going to be presented again at our libraries.
It is inappropriate and undue influence to subject such young children to this lifestyle. Adults may conduct
themselves in private how they wish- but leave it there. Children have enough to deal with and enough
confusion trying to grow up. Very bad use of our county library premises. I believe that most of our Reno
citizens are conservative and would not support this activity. Stop promoting this behavior. And just when
are you planning to have something like American Military Heroes Story Hour?????
Sincerely, Linda Wakefield

To: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Library - Leadership Team
[Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Media Alert - Washoe County Library - KOLO (ABC)
Great coverage!
Glad you have the TV Eyes. Good pick up.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2022 11:33:41 AM
To: Library - Leadership Team <Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Fw: Media Alert - Washoe County Library - KOLO (ABC)
Good morning,
Forwarding along a media alert for Drag Queen Story Time coverage on KOLO.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Subject: Media Alert - Washoe County Library - KOLO (ABC)
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Media Alert - Washoe County Library - KOLO (ABC)
Washoe County Library on KOLO (ABC) - Reno, NV

Good Morning Reno 5:30am
6/22/2022 5:52:00 AM
as next month at the grove street location. drag queen story time is back at the washoe
Play
county library this weekend. celebrating the lgbtq plus community with story time sessions
with miss ginger devine there is limiting seating... with a first come, first serve basis. it's
going on at the downtonw
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Good morning,
Forwarding along a media alert for Drag Queen Story Time coverage on KOLO.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Subject: Media Alert - Washoe County Library - KOLO (ABC)
You have 8 days left in your TVEyes subscription

Media Alert - Washoe County Library - KOLO (ABC)
Washoe County Library on KOLO (ABC) - Reno, NV

Good Morning Reno 5:30am
6/22/2022 5:52:00 AM
as next month at the grove street location. drag queen story time is back at the washoe
Play
county library this weekend. celebrating the lgbtq plus community with story time sessions
with miss ginger devine there is limiting seating... with a first come, first serve basis. it's
going on at the downtonw
Customer Success
+1 (203) 254-3600 option 2

Chris Catropa
1150
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To: Library - Leadership Team [Library-LeadershipTeam@washoecounty.gov]; Library - YSLE
Leads [LibraryYSLELeads@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: DQST coverage Fw: News from This Is Reno for 06/23/2022
Hello--
Most of you have probably already seen that This is Reno did a great article for our
upcoming DQST's this weekend. Also in Twitter

Beate
Beate Weinert
From: This Is Reno <news@thisisreno.com>

To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: 👉 News from This Is Reno for 06/23/2022
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County commissioners approve

$150,000 for employee legal, PR
support if they are ‘attacked’
An agenda item passed yesterday by the Washoe Board of County
Commissioners in a three-to-one vote grants the Washoe County manager the

authority to pay up to $150,000 for employees to receive legal and public
relations assistance.
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Sambada’! Enjoy The Levitt AMP concert series, located at 449 West King Street
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Excerpts:
Drag Queen Story Time scheduled for

this weekend
Washoe County’s Downtown Reno and Sparks libraries this weekend offer
Drag Queen Story Time as part of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
Read on »
County commissioners approve
$150,000 for employee legal, PR
support if they are ‘attacked’
An agenda item passed yesterday by the Washoe Board of County
Commissioners in a three-to-one vote grants the Washoe County manager
the authority to pay up to $150,000 for employees to receive legal and
public relations assistance.
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Arte + Yoga: Copper Cat representa

la miríada de pasiones de una mujer
La mejor manera de describir Copper Cat Studio es ecléctica.
Read on »
Free Summer concerts kick off with

SambaDa’ (sponsored)
This Saturday, June 25, we will bring the spirit of Carnival to you with
Sambada’! Enjoy The Levitt AMP concert series, located at 449 West King
Street Admission is free.
Read on »
News icon Bob Carroll’s lasting

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Hi Jeff,
Best,
Jose

(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org

for you?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Best,
Jose
(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org
From: Bowen, Jonnica L. [JBowen@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Bowen, Jonnica L.
<JBowen@washoecounty.gov>
CC: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Proposal: North Valleys 50th Golden Anniversary, 2023
Hi Jeff, Joan and Jamie,
I have realized that next year, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of the North
Valleys Library service to our community. Our branch first opened at the Reno-
Stead Airport campus in 1973.
I have spoken with Theresa and Carly to get their perceptions on this
opportunity; as a leadership team we have decided this is worth the lift to
celebrate. We believe that a concentrated effort to celebrate (publicly) our 50 th
will support awareness leading to the Expansion Tax renewal, conversations with
our community about what the role of the NV library can be in the coming 50
years, and celebrate the expansion of services with the Cold Springs Kiosk,
amongst the myriad other smaller things such a celebration will support for our
branch and library system.
The vision at this time is to model this anniversary after the efforts of our own WC
Parks Dept. with the Rancho San Rafael 40th anniversary:
• Have pre-planned smaller events under the banner of the anniversary

(starting in early 2023/January) leading up to a big blow-out event
(probably late summer, August or September 2023).
•
• Following their model of making regular posts to Inside Washoe and other
marketing outlets about the extensive history of the NV library over the last
50 years with heavily imaged social media posts, etc.
We have well established connections and relationships with existing and retired
staff who can contribute to the historical re-telling of our story as well as help
support events throughout the year. These people (and others) would be invited
to work with us on a planning committee to develop the plan and facilitate over
time.
I am seeking your input and thoughts about this proposal. Do we have your
blessing and support? Who else (stakeholders) would you recommend we solicit
for feedback before making a decision to develop a plan? Anything else you'd
like us to consider?
Thank you for considering our idea.
Sincerely,
Jonnica
Jonnica Bowen
Branch Manager, North Valleys Library | Washoe County Library System
jbowen@washoecounty.gov| Office: 775.972.0281
1075 North Hills Blvd. STE 340, Reno, NV 89506
From: Lee, Lysa [LLee@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Lee, Lysa
<LLee@washoecounty.gov>
To: Library - YSLE Leads [LibraryYSLELeads@washoecounty.gov]; Library - Mgmt &
Supervisors [Library-MgmtSupervisors@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Lee, Lysa shared "Storytime in the Park 6/16/22" with you.
Here's a News post that Lee, Lysa wants you to see
Storytime in the Park 6/16/22

washoenv.sharepoint.com
About 50 people showed up at the Arboretum for story

time on Thursday. Eric and I read books about sharks,
fish, and pirates. Eric enchanted the children with his
xylophone and guitar while we sang a pirate shanty,
counted fish, and drove the grown-…
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From: Cynthia Rentch [cmr99@yahoo.com] on behalf of Cynthia Rentch <cmr99@yahoo.com>
DO NOT CONTACT ME AGAIN OR I WILL SUE FOR HARASSMENT

Sent from my iPhone
Events like Drag Queen Story Time provide an opportunity for families to embrace
diversity and develop cultural competence. According to the American Library
Association’s Library Bill of Rights, “when we recognize, value, and embrace diversity,
we are recognizing, valuing, and embracing the uniqueness of each individual.”
I am thrilled to bring Drag Queen Story Time back in person. In 2019, over 800 families
attended this popular event, with many more watching the virtual version online in
2020 and 2021. We hope that events like these will encourage inclusivity within our
community.
Washoe County Library is a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and continues
to be an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone.
We have photos and videos from previous events so that you can get a good idea of the
storytime. We have had this storytime virtually the last two years:
Washoe County Library has a separate governing board from the Washoe County Board
of County Commissioners per the Nevada Revised Statutes.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Cynthia Rentch <cmr99@yahoo.com>

Subject: Re: Drag Queen Story Time is Back at Washoe County Library June 25 and 26,
2022

Don’t send me these sick child child grooming emails! You are evil
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 21, 2022, at 7:31 PM, Washoe County

<communications@washoecounty.us> wrote:

Sparks Libraries
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To: David McCool [dernestm@yahoo.com]
Subject: RE: Drag Queen Story Time is Back at Washoe County Library June 25 and 26, 2022
each individual.”
Washoe County Library has a separate governing board from the Washoe County Board of County
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: David McCool <dernestm@yahoo.com>

And this is a great idea because…?
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 7:31 PM, Washoe County <communications@washoecounty.us> wrote:

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To: Cynthia Rentch [cmr99@yahoo.com]
Subject: RE: Drag Queen Story Time is Back at Washoe County Library June 25 and 26, 2022
each individual.”
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Cynthia Rentch <cmr99@yahoo.com>

Don’t send me these sick child child grooming emails! You are evil
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 21, 2022, at 7:31 PM, Washoe County <communications@washoecounty.us>

wrote:

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To: Ray Lake [rlake001@gmail.com]
Subject: RE: Drag queens
Events like Drag Queen Story Time provide an opportunity for families to embrace diversity and develop cultural
competence. According to the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, "when we recognize, value,
and embrace diversity, we are recognizing, valuing, and embracing the uniqueness of each individual."
I am thrilled to bring Drag Queen Story Time back in person. In 2019, over 800 families attended this popular event,
with many more watching the virtual version online in 2020 and 2021. We hope that events like these will
encourage inclusivity within our community.
Washoe County Library is a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and continues to be an inclusive and
welcoming space for everyone.
We have photos and videos from previous events so that you can get a good idea of the storytime. We have had this
storytime virtually the last two years: https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/events/archive/devine.php
Washoe County Library has a separate governing board from the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners
per the Nevada Revised Statutes.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Ray Lake <rlake001@gmail.com>
Subject: Drag queens
It is disgusting to me that you allow these perverts anywhere near our children.
To: mc1114miller@gmail.com
each individual.”
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
To: rossnv@aol.com
each individual.”
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
To: frank.mcelfish@hotmail.com
each individual.”
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
To: grtdad53@sbcglobal.net
each individual.”
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
To: Andrew Hyslop [charleymikesix@icloud.com]
Subject: RE: I vehemently OPPOSE "Drag Queen Story Time" at the Sparks Library!
Events like Drag Queen Story Time provide an opportunity for families to embrace diversity and develop cultural
competence. According to the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, “when we recognize, value,
and embrace diversity, we are recognizing, valuing, and embracing the uniqueness of each individual.”
I am thrilled to bring Drag Queen Story Time back in person. In 2019, over 800 families attended this popular event,
with many more watching the virtual version online in 2020 and 2021. We hope that events like these will
encourage inclusivity within our community.
Washoe County Library is a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and continues to be an inclusive and
welcoming space for everyone.
We have photos and videos from previous events so that you can get a good idea of the storytime. We have had this
storytime virtually the last two years: https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/events/archive/devine.php
Washoe County Library has a separate governing board from the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners
per the Nevada Revised Statutes.
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Andrew Hyslop <charleymikesix@icloud.com>
Subject: I vehemently OPPOSE "Drag Queen Story Time" at the Sparks Library!
You HAVE TO BE KIDDING!

This is Sparks, NOT SAN FRANCISCO!
You’re exposing children to a deviant life style, and reinforcing it with the sanctity and safety of a public library?
This is conduct which should be condemned not publicized and supported.
Andrew Hyslop
Sparks Nevada 89436
To: naturallyraw@att.net
each individual.”
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
To: Anony Mous [ymosanon99@gmail.com]
each individual.”
Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
From: Anony Mous <ymosanon99@gmail.com>

Hi Jeff,
I'm writing to ask you to cancel the Drag Queen story hour for the libraries. This is not age appropriate
for children and I'm not sure what kind of message is being sent? I spent a short amount of time on
Ginger Devine's facebook page and found so much sexual explicit content/photos (see a few attached).
I'm concerned about any adult who thinks that 'exposing' young children to this kind of adult activity is a
good idea. Would you be able to post things like this on your social media and not face criticisms or
consequences in your position with a welcoming to entertain and influence children? Why don't the
same rules for the rest of us in society apply to this person? This decision reflects very poorly on the
leadership that decided to schedule this.
I hope you make the right decision and stand up for our children's innocence by cancelling this.
Thank you, from a concerned mother of two young children

Stears, Debi D [DDStears@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Fall Explorer--seeking banned books content!
Thanks Joan and Debi!
We're excited to get some article-style content in the next issue. Especially on this very hot topic. Very
cool!
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

To: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>;
Stears, Debi D <DDStears@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>
Hi all!
Jessica Fanaselle followed up with Debi and me today, and Debi is going to write a
piece. 🙂
- Joan
Joan Dalusung
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:00 PM
To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Stears,
Debi D <DDStears@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Fall Explorer--seeking banned books content!
Hello,
The Explorer team is working on our plan for the fall issue. We've got a couple of pages devoted to all the
literary events and celebrations happening locally and nationally. I talked with John and we were thinking
it would be great to include some sort of write up about the hot topic of banned books.
I'd love to include a short essay/article in the fall issue on the topic.
Would any of you be interested in contributing? Something around 500-800 words would be ideal. We
could use a longer article from one person, or perhaps two shorter articles from two people.
Let me know what you think!
Thanks for considering,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
[jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Stears, Debi D [DDStears@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]
Hi all!
Jessica Fanaselle followed up with Debi and me today, and Debi is going to write a
piece. 🙂
- Joan
Joan Dalusung

Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:00 PM
To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Stears,
Debi D <DDStears@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Fall Explorer--seeking banned books content!
Hello,
The Explorer team is working on our plan for the fall issue. We've got a couple of pages devoted to all the
literary events and celebrations happening locally and nationally. I talked with John and we were thinking
it would be great to include some sort of write up about the hot topic of banned books.
I'd love to include a short essay/article in the fall issue on the topic.
Would any of you be interested in contributing? Something around 500-800 words would be ideal. We
could use a longer article from one person, or perhaps two shorter articles from two people.
Let me know what you think!
Thanks for considering,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Washoe311 [Washoe311@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Fw: Drag Queen Story Hour
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Vaughn Hartung
County Commissioner District 4 | Washoe County
vhartung@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.328.2007 | Cell: 775.432.4372
1001 E. Ninth St., Bldg. A, Reno, NV 89512
From: Anony Mous <ymosanon99@gmail.com>

To: Hartung, Vaughn <VHartung@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Drag Queen Story Hour
Hello Mr. Hartung,
I'm writing to ask you to cancel the Drag Queen story hour for the libraries. This is not age
appropriate for children and I'm not sure what kind of message is being sent? I spent a short
amount of time on Ginger Devine's facebook page and found so much sexual explicit
content/photos (see a few attached).
I'm concerned about any adult who thinks that 'exposing' young children to this kind of adult
activity is a good idea. Would you be able to post things like this on your social media and not
face criticisms or consequences in your position with a welcoming to entertain and influence
children? Why don't the same rules for the rest of us in society apply to this person? This
decision reflects very poorly on the leadership that decided to schedule this.
I hope you make the right decision and stand up for our children's innocence by standing up
against this.

for you?
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott

Best,
Jose
(415)755-5234
jose@kunr.org
From: Anony Mous [ymosanon99@gmail.com] on behalf of Anony Mous
<ymosanon99@gmail.com>
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Hi Jeff,
I'm writing to ask you to cancel the Drag Queen story hour for the libraries. This is not age
appropriate for children and I'm not sure what kind of message is being sent? I spent a short
amount of time on Ginger Devine's facebook page and found so much sexual explicit
content/photos (see a few attached).
I'm concerned about any adult who thinks that 'exposing' young children to this kind of adult
activity is a good idea. Would you be able to post things like this on your social media and not
face criticisms or consequences in your position with a welcoming to entertain and influence
children? Why don't the same rules for the rest of us in society apply to this person? This
decision reflects very poorly on the leadership that decided to schedule this.
I hope you make the right decision and stand up for our children's innocence by cancelling this.

From: Andrew Hyslop [charleymikesix@icloud.com] on behalf of Andrew Hyslop
<charleymikesix@icloud.com>
Subject: I vehemently OPPOSE "Drag Queen Story Time" at the Sparks Library!
You HAVE TO BE KIDDING!

This is Sparks, NOT SAN FRANCISCO!
You’re exposing children to a deviant life style, and reinforcing it with the sanctity and safety of a public library?
This is conduct which should be condemned not publicized and supported.
Andrew Hyslop
Sparks Nevada 89436
Subject: Fw: Lurid-Drag Queen Story Hour
Vaughn Hartung
From: BRUCE FOSTER <grtdad53@sbcglobal.net>

To: Lucey, Robert (Bob) L <BLucey@washoecounty.gov>; Hill, Alexis <AHill@washoecounty.gov>; Jung,
Kitty <KJung@washoecounty.gov>; Hartung, Vaughn <VHartung@washoecounty.gov>; Herman, Jeanne
<JHerman@washoecounty.gov>; Washoe311 <Washoe311@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Lurid-Drag Queen Story Hour
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Is Jeff Scott the new Groomer and Chief? This is all about
sexualizing by
the LGBTQIA+ community to justify their lurid behavior to our susceptible
youth as the WCSD is forwarding this agenda. Promotes
Me-God.
Absolutely sick and perverse!
DRAG QUEEN STORY TIME IS BACK AT WASHOE

COUNTY LIBRARY JUNE 25 AND 26, 2022
by Jamie Hemingway | Jun 22, 2022
Washoe County Library is excited to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month by bringing Drag
Queen Story Time back to two library locations this June! Library friend and local drag
queen Miss Ginger Devine will share a collection of family-friendly stories focused on
diversity and celebrating our differences.
Join Ginger for story time sessions at the Downtown Reno Library on Saturday, June
25 at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and at the Sparks Library on Sunday, June 26 at 11:30
a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Limited seating is available for each session on a first-come, first-
served basis. Each adult attending must be accompanied by one or more child(ren). At
least one caregiver must stay with child(ren) throughout story time.
Washoe County Library has been a proud host of Drag Queen Story Time since 2019.
According to Library Director Jeff Scott, “we are thrilled to bring Drag Queen Story Time
back in person. In 2019, over 800 families attended this popular event, with many more
watching the virtual version online in 2020 and 2021. We hope that events like these
will encourage inclusivity within our community.”
Events like Drag Queen Story Time provide an opportunity for families to embrace
diversity and develop cultural competence. According to the American Library

Association’s Library Bill of Rights, “when we recognize, value, and embrace diversity,
we are recognizing, valuing, and embracing the uniqueness of each individual.”
Books read during Drag Queen Story Time have been selected and approved by Washoe
County Library Youth Services Librarians. Funding for the program was provided by the
Friends of Washoe County Library.
Washoe County Library is a proud supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community and continues
to be an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone. For more information about this
event please contact Library Director Jeff Scott at jscott@washoecounty.gov.
B. Foster
Sparks
Subject: Fw: Opposition to Drag Queen Story Time
Vaughn Hartung
From: Frank McElfish <frank.mcelfish@hotmail.com>

To: Hartung, Vaughn <VHartung@washoecounty.gov>; Hill, Alexis <AHill@washoecounty.gov>; Lucey,
Robert (Bob) L <BLucey@washoecounty.gov>; Herman, Jeanne <JHerman@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Opposition to Drag Queen Story Time
This evil and disgusting practice at our public library, paid for by Nevada citizens, must stop. There is so
much perversion that is invading the minds of our young children in the media, the classrooms, and
businesses. This unnatural exposure only adds to gender confusion and is, in every measure, child abuse.
What mistakes parents make raising their children must not be enhanced by the government. Please
defund and prohibit such displays of immorality.
Subject: Re: Story Hour
Please inform them that the County Commission played no part in this event, and that all
programming decisions for the libraries are solely made by the Washoe County Library System
Board of Trustees, as they are an autonomous entity. According to Nevada Revised Statute, NRS
379.027 and NRS 379.022, Washoe County Commissioners do not have any oversight regarding
the programming, operations and management of the Washoe County Library System.
Vaughn
Vaughn Hartung

To: Hartung, Vaughn <VHartung@washoecounty.gov>
Will do!
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Hartung, Vaughn <VHartung@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 8:39:06 AM
Subject: Fw: Story Hour
Please answer this request!
Vaughn Hartung
From: Patti Ross <rossnv@aol.com>
To: jkerman@washoecounty.gov <jkerman@washoecounty.gov>; Hartung, Vaughn
<VHartung@washoecounty.gov>; Lucey, Robert (Bob) L <BLucey@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Story Hour
Hello,
I am writing to ask you to cancel the Drag Queen story hours for the libraries. I believe
you are participating in the confusion of young children and drag queens are not age
appropriate.
I am concerned about any adult who thinks that "exposing" young children to this kind
of adult activity is a good idea.
I hope you are brave enough to cancel.
Thank you
Patti Ross
Subject: Fwd: Drag Queen Event
Sent from my iPhone
From: Mary Claire Miller <mc1114miller@gmail.com>

To: "Hartung, Vaughn" <VHartung@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: Drag Queen Event

As a tax payer, concerned parent, and citizen, I request that you cancel the Drag
Queen event at our public libraries. If parents want this kind of education for their
children, they can aquire it through private resources. I am offended by this use of
my tax dollar and wish to considered.
Mary Claire Miller
To: Hartung, Vaughn [VHartung@washoecounty.gov]
Will do!
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Hartung, Vaughn <VHartung@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 8:39:06 AM
Vaughn Hartung

Subject: Story Hour
Hello,
appropriate.
Thank you
Patti Ross
Vaughn Hartung

Subject: Story Hour
Hello,
appropriate.
Thank you
Patti Ross
To: Abbi Whitaker [Abbi@theabbiagency.com]
Subject: Re: Link for drag queen story time!
Thank you Abbi!
We will have the social media push go out this morning. Here are some links you can share.
Press Release with details

https://washoelife.washoecounty.gov/library-system/drag-queen-story-time-is-back-at-washoe-
county-library-june-25-and-26-2022/
There will be four story times. Two at the Downtown Reno Library on Saturday and two at the
Sparks Library on Sunday.
Here is a link to the first event:

https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/9011155
Here is our Summer Reading Explorer with all of our summer events. Our Storytime is featured
on page seven
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us//_files/pdf/explorer1.pdf
Let me know if you need anything else. Thank you for being a library supporter!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Abbi Whitaker <Abbi@theabbiagency.com>

To: Scott, Jeff
Subject: Link for drag queen story time!
Hey Jeff - so excited to see my favorite program back!!! Do you have a link I can share on my
social networks?--
Abbi Whitaker
President
C: 775 722 2254
MEMBER OF THE IPREX GLOBAL COMMUNICATION NETWORK

To: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie
[JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov];
Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Prentiss, Timothy
[TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: DQST press release draft
We appreciate you, Jamie 🙂

Beate
Beate Weinert

Cc: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen,
Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>; Prentiss,
Timothy <TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov>
Press release safely in my inbox! Thanks, Jamie!
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 21, 2022, at 7:39 PM, Hemingway, Jamie

<JHemingway@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Since I was so late in getting the pr out I'm going to wait until the morning to get the
social media out.
Stay tuned!
Jamie Hemingway

To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff
<jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung,
Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Prentiss, Timothy <TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov>
Ok, press release is on its way to your inboxes!
Hopefully nothing too crazy happens overnight.
Thanks again everyone!
Jamie Hemingway

To: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff
Jamie, can you add that this event is funded by FWCL?

Beate
Beate Weinert
To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy
<JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>;
Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>
Cc: Prentiss, Timothy <TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate
Thanks everyone for all the edits. I'll get the press release out in a bit.
That Saturday event sounds ominous. It does feel good to be the beacon of hope and
support.
At least this time around we know what to prepare for!
Thanks again,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

To: Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan
<JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>;
Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
Not related to the press release but there is a conservative event planned on
Saturday evening against the LGBTQ community at the Atlantis Casino.
I am glad we are having our storytime to demonstrate the importance of our

LGBTQ community.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
From: Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>

Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 4:36:48 PM
To: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John
<JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>; Hemingway, Jamie
<JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Hi Jamie,
This looks wonderful. I don't have any suggested edits.
Thank you for writing and sending out the press release.
Judy
Judy Hansen
Youth Services & Events Librarian | Washoe County Library System
jhansen@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8318

To: Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>; Hemingway, Jamie
Hi Jamie and all! My only edit is below.
Local Drag Queen Ginger Devine will make appearances at the

Downtown Reno and Sparks Libraries
(Change to appearances? And appearance is misspelled, even if
singular.)
Thanks!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung
From: Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>

Cc: Prentiss, Timothy <TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan
<JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>;
Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>
And don't remove the other hyphen like I did. Why is it always punctuation?
Should be:
"first-come, first-served basis"

I have no edits except that it should read "first come, first-served basis" (moving
the hyphen from after 'served' to before 'served')

Cc: Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>; Prentiss, Timothy
<TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>;
Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy
<JHansen@washoecounty.gov>
Subject: DQST press release draft
Hello,
Please take a look at the draft of the press release for Drag Queen Story Time. Let me
know if you have any suggested edits asap. I'd like to get this out tonight, if possible--
though if we want more time to think about it and get it right tomorrow may be better.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
CC: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov];
Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov];
Prentiss, Timothy [TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov]
Press release safely in my inbox! Thanks, Jamie!
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 21, 2022, at 7:39 PM, Hemingway, Jamie

<JHemingway@washoecounty.gov> wrote:
Since I was so late in getting the pr out I'm going to wait until the morning to get the
social media out.
Stay tuned!
Jamie Hemingway

To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff

Jamie Hemingway


Beate
Beate Weinert

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy
<JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>;
That Saturday event sounds ominous. It does feel good to be the beacon of hope and
support.
Thanks again,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

To: Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan
<JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>;
Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
Not related to the press release but there is a conservative event planned on
Saturday evening against the LGBTQ community at the Atlantis Casino.
I am glad we are having our storytime to demonstrate the importance of our

LGBTQ community.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

To: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John
<JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>; Hemingway, Jamie
Hi Jamie,
Judy
Judy Hansen

Local Drag Queen Ginger Devine will make appearances at the

Downtown Reno and Sparks Libraries
(Change to appearances? And appearance is misspelled, even if
singular.)
Thanks!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung

And don't remove the other hyphen like I did. Why is it always punctuation?
Should be:

I have no edits except that it should read "first come, first-served basis" (moving
the hyphen from after 'served' to before 'served')

Cc: Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>; Prentiss, Timothy
<TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>;
Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy
Hello,
Please take a look at the draft of the press release for Drag Queen Story Time. Let me
know if you have any suggested edits asap. I'd like to get this out tonight, if possible--
though if we want more time to think about it and get it right tomorrow may be better.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
To: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov];
Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov];
CC: Prentiss, Timothy [TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov]
Since I was so late in getting the pr out I'm going to wait until the morning to get the social media out.
Stay tuned!
Jamie Hemingway

To: Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen,
Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John
Jamie Hemingway

Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>;

Beate
Beate Weinert

To: Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung,
Cc: Prentiss, Timothy <TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>
That Saturday event sounds ominous. It does feel good to be the beacon of hope and support.
Thanks again,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

To: Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>;
Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>; Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>
Not related to the press release but there is a conservative event planned on Saturday evening
against the LGBTQ community at the Atlantis Casino.
I am glad we are having our storytime to demonstrate the importance of our LGBTQ community.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

To: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>;
Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>; Scott, Jeff <jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Hi Jamie,
Judy
Judy Hansen

Cc: Prentiss, Timothy <TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>;
Local Drag Queen Ginger Devine will make appearances at the Downtown Reno and
Sparks Libraries
(Change to appearances? And appearance is misspelled, even if singular.)
Thanks!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung

<JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>; Hansen, Judy
And don't remove the other hyphen like I did. Why is it always punctuation? Should be:

I have no edits except that it should read "first come, first-served basis" (moving the hyphen
from after 'served' to before 'served')

Cc: Andrews, John <JAndrews@washoecounty.gov>; Prentiss, Timothy <TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov>;
Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>; Weinert, Beate <BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>;
Hello,
Please take a look at the draft of the press release for Drag Queen Story Time. Let me know if you have
any suggested edits asap. I'd like to get this out tonight, if possible--though if we want more time to think
about it and get it right tomorrow may be better.
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
From: David McCool [dernestm@yahoo.com] on behalf of David McCool
<dernestm@yahoo.com>
And this is a great idea because…?
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 7:31 PM, Washoe County <communications@washoecounty.us> wrote:

Sparks Libraries
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To: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov];
Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov];
Jamie Hemingway

Hansen, Judy <JHansen@washoecounty.gov>; Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>;

Beate
Beate Weinert

Thanks again,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jamie,
Judy
Judy Hansen

Sparks Libraries
Thanks!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung


Hello,
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
[jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan
[JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]

Beate
Beate Weinert

Thanks again,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jamie,
Judy
Judy Hansen

Sparks Libraries
Thanks!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung



Hello,
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov];
Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John
[JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
Hmmm on the Atlantis event...yes, glad we are clearly showing our support to the
LGBTQ community!

Beate
Beate Weinert

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340
Hi Jamie,
Judy
Judy Hansen

Sparks Libraries
Thanks!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung



Hello,
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov];
Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John
CC: Prentiss, Timothy [TPrentiss@washoecounty.gov]; Weinert, Beate
[BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]
Thanks again,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway

Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jamie,
Judy
Judy Hansen

Sparks Libraries
Thanks!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung



Hello,
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
To: Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan
[JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway,
Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Hi Jamie,
Judy
Judy Hansen
Sparks Libraries
Thanks!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung



Hello,
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
From: Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Hansen, Judy
To: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Andrews, John
[JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Scott,
Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Hi Jamie,
Judy
Judy Hansen

Sparks Libraries
Thanks!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung



Hello,
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
To: Andrews, John [JAndrews@washoecounty.gov]; Hemingway, Jamie
[JHemingway@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
[BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Hansen, Judy [JHansen@washoecounty.gov]
Sparks Libraries
Thanks!
- Joan
Joan Dalusung



Hello,
Thanks,
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
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Drag Queen Story Time is Back at Washoe County Library June 25 and 26
Local Drag Queen Ginger Devine will make an apperance at the Downtown Reno and Sparks Libraries
Washoe County Library is excited to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month by bringing Drag Queen Story
Time back to two library locations this June! Library friend and local drag queen Miss Ginger Devine
will share a collection of family-friendly stories focused on diversity and celebrating our differences.
Join Ginger for story time sessions at the Downtown Reno Library on Saturday, June 25 at 10:30 and
11:30 a.m., and at the Sparks Library on Sunday, June 26 at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Limited
seating is available for each session on a first-come, first served-basis. Each adult attending must be
accompanied by one or more child(ren). At least one caregiver must stay with child(ren) throughout
story time. Books read during Drag Queen Story Time have been selected and approved by Washoe
County Library Youth Services Librarians.
Washoe County Library has been a proud host of Drag Queen Story Time since 2019. According to
Library Director Jeff Scott, "we are thrilled to bring Drag Queen Story Time back in person. In 2019,
over 800 families attended this popular event, with many more watching the virtual version online in
2020 and 2021. We hope that events like these will encourage inclusivity within our community."
Events like Drag Queen Story Time provide an opportunity for families to embrace diversity and
develop cultural competence. According to the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights,
"when we recognize, value, and embrace diversity, we are recognizing, valuing, and embracing the
uniqueness of each individual."
inclusive and welcoming space for everyone. For more information about this event please contact
Library Director Jeff Scott at jscott@washoecounty.us.
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southern Nevada this week for a five-day lineup of free readings, workshops, and
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events are free and open to the public. Please note that some events require
advance registration. We hope to see you there.
Thursday, June 23, 2022

Writing Setting, Place, and Landscape with Kendra Atleework
June 23, 10:00–11:30 am PDT, Windmill Library, Las Vegas | Learn More
This workshop will explore writing place and setting across prose genres, and participants
will learn how writers use place as a storytelling tool.
Readings from Miracle Country and Q+A

June 23, 12:00–1:00 pm PDT, Windmill Library, Las Vegas | Learn More
Ecopoetry Workshop with Heather Lang-Cassera

June 23, 2:00–3:30 pm PDT, West Charleston Library, Las Vegas | Register
Through generative-writing poetry prompts, explore the natural world and the human
connection to our surroundings. With Heather Lang-Cassera as our guide, we will read
and write ecopoems. The workshop will open with a reading by visiting writer Kendra
Atleework.
The Poetry of Place: Writing About Where You Live

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Ecopoetry Workshop with Heather Lang-Cassera

June 23, 2:00–3:30 pm PDT, West Charleston Library, Las Vegas | Register
Through generative-writing poetry prompts, explore the natural world and the human
connection to our surroundings. With Heather Lang-Cassera as our guide, we will read
and write ecopoems. The workshop will open with a reading by visiting writer Kendra
Atleework.
The Poetry of Place: Writing About Where You Live

June 23, 4:30–6:00 pm PDT, Paseo Verde Library, Henderson | Register
Join Nevada Humanities for a conversation and mini-workshop with award-winning author
Kendra Atleework and incoming Clark County Poet Laureate Angela M. Brommel about
the magic of incorporating place in your prose and poetry.
REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS
Friday, June 24, 2022

Workshop: Incorporating Walking Into Your Writing Practice
June 24, 2022, 9:00–10:30 am PDT, Clark County Wetlands Park, Las Vegas | Register
For poet Mary Oliver and many other poetry and prose writers, walking is an essential part
of their writing practice. This workshop with incoming Clark County Poet Laureate Angela
M. Brommel and Miracle Country author Kendra Atleework will explore how even a 5-10
minute outdoor experience can activate your imagination and lead to new work.
World-Building for Fantasy Creators

June 24, 12:00–2:00 pm PDT, Spring Valley Library, Las Vegas | Register
Join us for a session of exercises and discussion aimed at world-building, creating concept
art, and writing vivid settings with Miracle Country author Kendra Atleework and members
of local nonprofit organization First Draft, Khamron Brooks and Lorrie May Manuel.

June 24, 5:00–6:00 pm PDT, West Las Vegas Library, Las Vegas | Learn More
minute outdoor experience can activate your imagination and lead to new work.
World-Building for Fantasy Creators

June 24, 12:00–2:00 pm PDT, Spring Valley Library, Las Vegas | Register
Join us for a session of exercises and discussion aimed at world-building, creating concept
art, and writing vivid settings with Miracle Country author Kendra Atleework and members
of local nonprofit organization First Draft, Khamron Brooks and Lorrie May Manuel.

June 24, 5:00–6:00 pm PDT, West Las Vegas Library, Las Vegas | Learn More
Michael P. Branch and Kendra Atleework at The Writer's Block

June 24, 2022, 7:00–8:00 pm PDT, The Writer's Block, Las Vegas | Learn More
Saturday, June 25, 2022

In Conversation with Michael P. Branch and Kendra Atleework
June 25, 2022, 11:00–12:00 pm PDT, Boulder City Library | Learn More
Readings from On the Trail of the Jackalope and Q+A

June 25, 2022. 4:00–5:00 pm PDT, West Charleston Library, Las Vegas | Learn More
In Conversation with Michael P. Branch and Kendra Atleework

June 25, 2022. 4:00–5:00 pm PDT, West Charleston Library, Las Vegas | Learn More
Sunday, June 26 & Monday, June 27, 2022

June 26, 2022, 2:00–3:00 pm PDT, Whitney Library, Las Vegas | Learn More
June 27, 2022, 6:00–7:00 pm PDT, Windmill Library, Las Vegas | Learn More
Join us for readings and Q+A sessions with Michael P. Branch, author of On the Trail of
June 26, 2022, 2:00–3:00 pm PDT, Whitney Library, Las Vegas | Learn More
June 27, 2022, 6:00–7:00 pm PDT, Windmill Library, Las Vegas | Learn More
Join us for readings and Q+A sessions with Michael P. Branch, author of On the Trail of
the Jackalope, to discover the never-before-told story of the horned rabbit—the myths, the
hoaxes, the very real scientific breakthrough it inspired—and how it became a cultural
touchstone of the American West.
Upcoming Events in Reno
June 30, 2022 | Humanities in Nature

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Join us outside in Reno this summer with Humanities in Nature, our new engaging
outdoor program that integrates the humanities into an exploration of the natural world.
This joyful collaboration with Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation continues through
theend of June, so don’t wait to join in.
July 13, 2022 | Art and Mental Health

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Join Nevada Humanities and Double Scoop for an important conversation and Q+A about
the many connections between art and mental health that will be moderated by journalist
Kris Vagner.
Through July 27, 2022 | Unity: Community, Family, and the
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Artworks by Jack Malotte, Joseph Watson, Montana Black, and Shaun T. Griffin.
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Subject: PW Close-Up: Grand Central Publishing introduces Legacy Lit
Legacy Lit is on a mission—to amplify underrepresented, underserved, and

overlooked voices so that everyone can recognize themselves in the books they
read.
“We aim to pull people out of the margins of their own communities by publishing
books for everyone,” Krishan Trotman, v-p and Legacy Lit publisher told PW.
Trotman chose the imprint’s name to reflect her vision for Legacy Lit as a gift to
generations to come. “Fifteen years in book publishing have revealed to me a
consistent craving by BIPOC authors, readers, and publishing insiders,” Trotman
said in the Legacy Lit press release. “That craving is to be understood, to be
‘seen’… I’ve felt humbled by the excitement authors express when they meet me—a
Black woman, someone of a brown hue—who understands their work without
needing explanation, documentation. Our goal is to nurture and serve all people
hungry for books that confirm their experience and history.”
Legacy Lit’s diverse list will include narrative nonfiction; memoir; women’s interest,
social justice, and cultural and empowerment titles; and select fiction offerings.
“From big-think books to narrative nonfiction and novels,” Trotman told PW, “we
want to authentically showcase the grit and grime of the human experience
alongside the profound joy and insight that every reader has once felt while knee-
deep in a book.”
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GETTING TO KNOW KRISHAN TROTMAN

Legacy Lit, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing, is devoted to publishing bold,
vibrant stories from underrepresented and marginalized voices. Legacy Lit's
offerings include works of memoir, narrative and investigative nonfiction, titles
focused on social justice and current events, women’s interest stories, and select
fiction. Krishan Trotman, founder, v-p, and publisher of Legacy Lit spoke to PW
about the motivation behind establishing the imprint; the broad-ranging body of titles
on Legacy Lit's list; and where she sees the trailblazing imprint in the future.
Tell me about the mission behind Legacy Lit and how the imprint is uplifting
BIPOC and other diverse voices.
At Legacy Lit we elevate and celebrate voices that are not traditionally represented
in literary and cultural spaces. We aim to pull people out of the margins of their own
communities by publishing books for everyone—people who are grieving, male
survivors of assault, working women of color, genderqueer folks, to name a few.
Why did you choose the name Legacy Lit for the imprint, and how does it help
to capture your aspirations for the books and authors you publish?
Legacy Lit was inspired, in part, by one of our authors, the late Representative John
Lewis, author of Across That Bridge, which is a reflection on his work as a civil rights
activist with lessons for readers. I wanted to give the imprint a name that would
reflect the timelessness of books and that would capture the mission, too. Years
later, the book is a part of Representative Lewis’s legacy. All books are—they’re the
stamp that authors put on the world. So Legacy Lit felt fitting.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CATALOG
No Justice, No Peace by Devin Allen

Award-winning photographer Devin Allen has devoted the last six years to
documenting the protests of the Black Lives Matter movement, from its early days in
Baltimore, Maryland, up to the present day. The riveting images in No Justice, No
Peace provide a lens on the resistance that has empowered Black lives generation
after generation. Allen’s signature black-and-white photos bear witness to the
profound history of African Americans and allies in the fight for social justice and
portrays the collective action over decades in stunning, timeless portraits.
and allies in the fight for social justice and portrays the collective action over decades in stunning, timeless
portraits.
Allen’s remarkable photos of today’s Black Lives Matter protests, which have been featured in the New York
Times, the Washington Post, and twice on the cover of Time Magazine, were inspired by Gordon Parks’s
photographs of the civil rights movement and create a vision of the past and future of Black activism and
leadership in America. With contributions from 15 bestselling and influential writers and activists of today—such
as Clint Smith, DeRay McKesson, D. Watkins, Jacqueline Woodson, Emmanuel Acho, Keeanga-Yamahtta
Taylor, and more, alongside the words of past writers and activists such as Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick
Douglass, Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, John Lewis—No Justice, No Peace is a reminder of the moral
responsibility of Americans to dismantle unjust laws and take direct action.
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A Place Called Home by David Ambroz

There are millions of homeless children in America today, and in A Place Called Home, award-winning child
welfare advocate David Ambroz writes about growing up homeless in New York for 11 years and his subsequent
years in foster care, offering a window into what so many kids living in poverty experience every day.
When David and his siblings should be in elementary school, they are instead walking the streets seeking shelter
while their mother is battling mental illness. They rest in train stations, 24-hour diners, anywhere that’s warm and
dry; they bathe in public restrooms and steal food to quell their hunger. When David is placed in foster care, at
first it feels like salvation but soon proves to be just as unsafe. He’s moved from home to home and, in all but
one placement, he’s abused. His burgeoning homosexuality makes him an easy target for other’s cruelty.
David finds hope and opportunities in libraries, schools, and the occasional kindhearted adult; he harnesses an
inner grit to escape the all-too-familiar outcome for a kid like him. Through hard work and unwavering resolve, he
is able to get a scholarship to Vassar College, his first significant step out of poverty. He later graduates from
UCLA Law with a vision of using his degree to change the laws that affect children in poverty.
Told with lyricism and sparkling with warmth, A Place Called Home depicts childhood poverty and
homelessness as it is experienced by so many young people who have been systematically overlooked and
unprotected. It’s at once a gripping personal account of deprivation—how one boy survived it and ultimately
thrived—and a resounding call for readers to move from empathy to action.
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You Gotta Be You by Brandon Kyle Goodman

YOU ARE ENOUGH EXACTLY AS YOU ARE.
From the time we’re born, a litany of do’s and don’ts are placed on us by our families, our communities, and
society. We’re required to fit into boxes based on our race, gender, sexuality, and other parts of our identities,
being told by others how we should behave, who we should date, or what we should be interested in. For so
many of us, those boxes begin to feel like shackles when we realize they don’t fit our unique shape, yet we keep
trying because we crave acceptance and validation. But is “fitting in” worth the time, energy, and suffering?
Actor, writer, and activist Brandon Kyle Goodman says, Hell no it ain’t!
As a Black nonbinary, queer person in a dark-skinned 6’1”, 180-pound male body born into a religious immigrant
household, Brandon knows the pain of having to hide one’s true self, the work of learning to love that true self,
and the freedom of finally being your true self. In You Gotta Be You, Brandon affectionately challenges you to
consider, “Who would I be if society never got its hands on me?” This question set Brandon on a mission to
dropkick societal shackles by unlearning all the things he was told he should be in order to step into who he
really is. It required him to reexamine messy but ultimately defining moments in his life—his first time being
followed in a store, navigating his mother’s born-again Christian faith, and regretfully using soap as lube (yes,
you read that right!)—to find the lessons that would guide him to his most authentic self.
Compassionate and soulful, funny and revealing, You Gotta Be You is an unapologetic call to self-freedom. It’s
about turning rejection (from others and yourself) into a roadmap to self-love. It’s a guide to setting boundaries
and fostering self-growth. And most importantly, it’s an affirmation that we are enough exactly as we are.
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Black Boy Smile by D. Watkins

At nine years old, D. Watkins has three concerns in life: picking his dad’s Lotto numbers, keeping his Nikes free
of creases, and being a man. Directly in his periphery is East Baltimore, a poverty-stricken city battling the height
of the crack epidemic just hours from the nation’s capital. Watkins, like many boys around him, is thrust out of
childhood and into a world where manhood means surviving by slinging crack on street corners and finding
oneself on the right side of pistols. For 30 years, Watkins is forced to safeguard every moment of joy he
experiences or risk losing himself entirely. Now, for the first time, Watkins harnesses these moments to tell the
story of how he matured into the D. Watkins we know today—beloved author, college professor, editor-at-large of
Salon.com, and devoted husband and father.
Equally moving and liberating, Black Boy Smile is D. Watkins’s love letter to Black boys in concrete cities, a
daring testimony that brings to life the contradictions, fears, and hopes of boys hurtling headfirst into adulthood.
Black Boy Smile is a story proving that when we acknowledge the fallacies of our past, we can uncover the path
toward self-discovery. Black Boy Smile is the story of a Black boy who healed.
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Inheritance: An Autobiography of Whiteness by Baynard

Woods
Baynard Woods thought he had escaped the backward ways of the South Carolina he grew up in, a world
defined by country music, NASCAR, and the Confederacy. He’d fled the South long ago, transforming himself
into a politically left-leaning writer and educator.
Then he was accused of discriminating against a Black student at a local university. "How could I be racist?" he
wondered. Whiteness was a problem, but it wasn’t really his problem. He taught at a majority Black school and
wrote essays about education and civil rights. But it was his problem. Working as a reporter, he became clear
that white supremacy was tearing the country apart. When a white kid from his hometown massacred nine Black
people in Charleston, Woods began to delve into his family’s history—and the ways that history has affected his
own life. When he discovered that his family—both the Baynards and the Woodses—collectively claimed
ownership of more than 700 people in 1860, Woods realized his own name was a Confederate monument. Along
with his name, he had inherited privilege, wealth, and all the lies that his ancestors passed down through the
generations.
In this gripping and perceptive memoir, Woods takes us along on his journey to understand how race has
impacted his life. Unflinching and uninhibited, Inheritance explores what it means to reckon with whiteness in
America today and what it might mean to begin to repair the past.
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MESSAGES FROM THE AUTHORS

Brandon Kyle Goodman meditates on remembering that we each are enough and how to navigate the joys and
challenges of the internet. WATCH HERE »
D. Watkins talks about moving forward in love, even when no one is watching, so that everybody has the chance
to heal and experience their own happy endings. WATCH HERE »
David Ambroz draws from personal experience to speak to the importance of shining a light on homelessness
among young people. WATCH HERE »
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Chapter 1 of A Place Called Home

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David Ambroz.
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Chapter 18 of Inheritance: An Autobiography of Whiteness

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Woods.
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Legacy Lit is an imprint dedicated to giving voice to issues, authors, and all groups that have been
underrepresented, underserved, and overlooked. Our mission is to inspire social change and to elevate and
celebrate diverse communities. We are unapologetically intentional and committed to promoting equality and
equity for all people. Our books uplift and celebrate diverse communities using fresh narratives, powerful
storytelling, and big ideas that will educate, enlighten, and inspire.
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Proud Boys Disrupt Drag Queen Story Time at San Lorenzo
Library
By Lisa Peet
On Saturday, June 11, a group of five men disrupted a children’s
Drag Queen Story Hour at the San Lorenzo branch of the Alameda
County Library, CA, shouting homophobic and transphobic insults.
No one was injured, and library staff were able to move the children
and their caregivers, as well as performer Panda Dulce, to a safe
area of the library before members of the Alameda County Sheriff’s
Office arrived and led the intruders—believed by library
administration and law enforcement to be members of the East Bay
Proud Boys, a local far-right group—from the building.
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System Targeted by

Anti-LGBTQIA+ Vandalism
By Lisa Peet
Two branch libraries at Prince George’s County Memorial Library
System were targeted with anti-LGBTQIA+ graffiti during the
Washington, DC area’s Capital Pride Week. At press time, Prince
George’s County Police detectives had arrested and charged a
man, who confessed to the vandalism and is currently facing two
counts of malicious destruction of property and multiple hate
crimes.
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Collection Development | Getting to the Truth
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The surge of interest in fake news in the last decade has prompted
an outpouring of research on how the American public interacts
with misinformation. This list of suggested resources will appeal to
academics, to high school and undergraduate students seeking
better methods for engaging with the news, and to general readers.
Together, they provide a well-rounded overview of the role of
misinformation through history and what readers can do about it
today.
New Ohio Law Clears Way for More Guns at School Amid
National Debate Over Arming Educators
By Kara Yorio
The Uvalde shooting reignited the debate to allow educators to
carry weapons in school. The new law signed this week by
Governor Mike DeWine makes educators and staff eligible to carry
weapons on campus with much less training than previously
required.
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The Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize, developed in partnership
between the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation and Library
Journal, was created in 2019 to recognize the public library as a
vital community asset. When libraries, civic entities, organizations,
and the people they serve become close partners, their
communities thrive. One winning library will receive $250,000 in
unfettered grant monies from the Gerald M. Kline Family
Foundation. The winning library will also be profiled in the
November issue of Library Journal and online. The deadline for
consideration for the 2022 award is July 8, 2022.
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and intolerance have no place in the library."
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A lawsuit filed by OCLC in U.S. Federal Court, Southern District of
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bibliographic records from WorldCat to an under-development
platform called MetaDoor, in direct breach of those customers’
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Capitol Gains: ALA 2022 Preview
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The American Library Association’s (ALA) annual conference
returns to a live event after a two year run of virtual-only
conventions owing to COVID. The in-person event will be held June
23–28 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in
Washington, DC. Here is a curated selection of sessions that
appealed to the LJ editors who are attending the conference.
The ALA 2022 Galley & Signing Guide Is Ready

By Barbara Hoffert
Going to the 2022 American Library Association convention in
Washington, DC? Then sign up for Library Journal’s galley and
signing guide, which lists top titles from key publishers attending
the show, plus dates and times for in-booth signings. All this
information will help you navigate the show floor and find big books
by Scott Turow, Lydia Millet, Angie Cruz, Kimberla Lawson Roby,
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Ruth Ozeki Wins the 2022 Women’s Prize for Fiction | Book
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Subject: Re: Drag queen press release in progress
Sure maybe something like this unless you can think of a better one…
We are thrilled to bring back Drag Queen Storytime in person. In 2019, over 800 families
attended this popular event with many more watching the storytime online in 2020 and 2021. We
hope that events like these will encourage inclusivity with everyone in our
community.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
(775) 327-8340

Subject: Drag queen press release in progress
Hi Jeff,
I'm working from home today because I have a non-COVID cold. I wanted to check in with you about the
press release for drag queen story time. Would you like me to include a quote from you in it? See the
2019 press release for your previous quote...
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/outreach/2019/06/2019-06-13-lib-drag-queen-story-hour.php
I'll send you the draft as soon as it's ready. My goal is to push it out today, as well as the social media for
it.
Thanks!
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
Subject: Drag queen press release in progress
Hi Jeff,
I'm working from home today because I have a non-COVID cold. I wanted to check in with you about the
press release for drag queen story time. Would you like me to include a quote from you in it? See the
2019 press release for your previous quote...
https://www.washoecountylibrary.us/outreach/2019/06/2019-06-13-lib-drag-queen-story-hour.php
I'll send you the draft as soon as it's ready. My goal is to push it out today, as well as the social media for
it.
Thanks!
Jamie
Jamie Hemingway
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Subject: Event: Censored Authors Speak Series: The Fourth of July and the Freedom to
Read
LIVESTREAMED EVENT ANNOUNCMENT

Censored Authors Speak: Fourth of July and the Freedom to Read.
June 29, 8:00 EDT (7:00 CDT; 6:00 MDT; 5:00 PDT)
Jeff --
Across the country, books are being challenged and banned from school and
public libraries at an unprecedented rate. These challenges are
disproportionately targeting LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC authors and perspectives.
Join our June 29 live broadcast to hear authors discuss how the rise in
censorship, and the targeted suppression of ideas and perspectives of diverse
authors, intersects with our conception of America, and the rights and freedoms
that are celebrated on July 4th.
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Schuyler Bailar (he/him) is the first transgender athlete to

compete in any sport on an NCAA Division 1 men’s team. By 15, he was one of
the nation’s top-20 15-year-old breast-strokers. By 17, he set a national age-
group record. In college, he swam for Harvard University, on Harvard’s
winningest team in 50 years. Schuyler’s difficult choice – to transition while
potentially giving up the prospect of being an NCAA Champion – was historic.
His story has appeared everywhere from 60 Minutes to The Washington Post.
Schuyler’s tireless advocacy has earned him numerous honors including LGBTQ
Nation’s Instagram Advocate for 2020. In 2021, Schuyler also released his first
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LaneChanger.com making gender literacy education accessible to every team,
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feminist, an auntie, and an accomplice with a PhD in English and Creative
Writing. She believes writing, teaching and beading are political acts. The
Summer of Bitter and Sweet, her debut YA novel, is out now from
Heartdrum/HarperCollins with a second YA novel, currently untitled, to follow
in 2023. Her first book for adults, Border Markers, a collection of interrelated
flash fiction stories, is out now with NeWest Press. Her essay "Off Balance" was
selected for the Best Canadian Essays 2020. Learn more about her short stories,
essays, and poems. She lives on Gabrielino Tongva nation land and teaches
fiction writing at Loyola Marymount University.
Adib Khorram is a queer Iranian-American author. He was born

and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. A theater kid in high school, he went on to
study design and technical theater at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville,
with an emphasis in lighting design, and spent several years in the event
production industry. His first novel, the DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY,
was published in August 2018 by Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of
Penguin Random House, and won YALSA’s William C. Morris Award for Best
Debut Author Writing for Teens, the Asian/Pacific American Literature
Association’s Young Adult Award, and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor,
among other accolades. A companion novel, DARIUS THE GREAT DESERVES
BETTER, was published in August 2020 to critical acclaim; it became an instant
Indie Bestseller and received a Stonewall Honor. His picture book debut, SEVEN
SPECIAL SOMETHINGS: A NOWRUZ STORY (illustrated by Zainab Faidhi)
was published in spring 2021.
Maulik Pancholy is best known for his comedic turns on

television playing Jonathan on NBC’s critically acclaimed 30 Rock, Sanjay on
Showtime’s Weeds, and Neal on NBC’s Whitney. He is also the voice of Baljeet
on Disney’s Phineas and Ferb and the title voice of Sanjay on Nickelodeon’s
Sanjay and Craig. On Broadway, Pancholy starred in Terrence McNally’s It’s
Only A Play and in the Tony-nominated production of Bess Wohl’s Grand
Horizons.
His debut novel, The Best at It (Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins), is about a gay,

Indian American boy coming into his own. It was named a 2020 Stonewall
Honor Book, a 2019 Junior Library Guild Selection, a Chicago Public Library
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and the American Library Association’s Booklist. His second novel, Nikhil Out
Loud (also with Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins), is slated for a fall 2022 release.
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works in education spaces to support a holistic model of literacy instruction. She
and her team of coaches at NQC Literacy work with teachers and school leaders
to grow a love of reading and composition in ways that exalt the whole child,
their cultural capital and their intrinsic curiosities. She is the proud daughter of
immigrants, and mothering her four young kids shapes her understanding of
teaching and learning. Nawal’s first book about family literacy with Heinemann
is forthcoming in 2023. She is a graduate of University of Michigan and attended
Syracuse University for her first master's degree in journalism, and transitioned
from newspaper reporting to education as a New York City Teaching Fellow.
Nic Stone is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear

Martin, the novel that launched her career in 2017 and encourages readers of all
ages to examine the biases in their own lives and to have honest discussions
about race in today’s world. Nic’s mission is to create books and stories that
speak to kids underrepresented in YA literature today—and her aim is to not
only create windows in which young people are introduced to new perspectives
but also mirrors in which children see their experiences and identities fully
represented. Born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA, Nic grew up with a wide
range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, and constantly strives to bring
diverse voices and stories to her work. All of her novels have been widely
embraced by teens and adults and have been the recipients of numerous
accolades, awards and starred reviews. In addition to Dear Martin, her books
include Dear Justyce, Blackout and middle-grade novel, Clean Getaway, all
New York Times bestsellers, Odd One Out, Jackpot, the Shuri series as well as
Fast Pitch. A Spelman College graduate, Nic lives in Atlanta with her family.
Find her online at nicstone.info or @getnicced.
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From: Hemingway, Jamie [JHemingway@washoecounty.

gov] on behalf of Hemingway, Jamie

It has definitely grown to be quite the popular event!

Still hoping we get a lucky break though...

From: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>

From: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>

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

Thank you Jamie!

From: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>

I'm glad it's become such a popular event!

From: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>

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

Thank you Jamie!

From: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>

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

Thank you Jamie!

From: Hemingway, Jamie <JHemingway@washoecounty.gov>

From: Dickman, Corinne <CDickman@washoecounty.gov>

From: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: Library Link of the Day <librarylink@tk421.net>

[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on

I can’t tell how I feel about that….

From: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>

We’re the library link of the day today.

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: Library Link of the Day <librarylink@tk421.net>

Wish it was for another reason.

From: Dalusung, Joan <JDalusung@washoecounty.gov>

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: Library Link of the Day <librarylink@tk421.net>

[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on

We’re the library link of the day today.

Sent from my iPad

Begin forwarded message:

From: Library Link of the Day <librarylink@tk421.net>

[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on

Perfect. Give me a call at 11:30.

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

From: Dominique Cupa <dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov>

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

From: Dominique Cupa <dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov>

Find your next adventure at parks.nv.gov.

From: Dominique Cupa <dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov>

From: Dominique Cupa <dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov>

Find your next adventure at parks.nv.gov.

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

From: Dominique Cupa <dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov>

Feel free to give me a call to further discuss if necessary,

Find your next adventure at parks.nv.gov.

It was great to meet you. Thank you for your support.

Sent from my iPhone

From: Dominique Cupa <dominique.cupa@parks.nv.gov>

Find your next adventure at parks.nv.gov.

Thank you for your time

Sent from my iPhone

Feel free to give me a call to further discuss if necessary,

Find your next adventure at parks.nv.gov.

From: Wayne Holland <hollandtheflea@yahoo.com>

From: Information Services <InformationServices@washoecounty.gov>

Washoe County Library System

301 South Center Street, Reno, NV 89501 – 775.327.8300

From: jeneker@yahoo.com <jeneker@yahoo.com>