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Hi All,
This was a great program and great to have an new option in the PCYP line up. For those of you
yet to host, a few things I wanted to share with the Leads:
First - Nazanin was an absolute pleasure to work with! She arrived about an hour early to set up
and requested a large flat book cart, but we found that a dolly/hand truck worked best for
hauling in her set. Her show consists of a 20-25min puppet show and then she spends a good
chunk of time introducing her various puppets. She shares where each puppet is from and the
culture they represent, along with puppets she has made herself. She allows q&a at this point
and before she was finished asked each attendee what their favorite puppet was and why (this
was manageable as most of the audience had left by this point)
Second - Wowzers! Crowd control was a huge issue. This by no means was her fault, but mine.
We had 23 registrations, but 67 showed up. As I stated in the write up she's a new act and I
think patrons really showed they've been wanting something new by coming out for the
program. During the puppet show there are a lot of rhetorical questions asked between puppet
characters which children don't understand and ALL want to answer. If I could do it all over
again I'd sit myself in the middle of the story time rug with all the kiddos and summon every
shhhssshhing librarian that ever lived! lol. If you see your branch drawing in a large crowd I'd
suggest having two staff members in the program to help with the crowd. I'm sure most of you
already do this song and dance, but was a new experience for us IV folks -- one of the largest
attended programs we've ever hosted and the most unruly. We (I) have learned some great
lessons for next time. 🙂
Also of interest
Let’s Talk About Race in Storytimes Intellectual Freedom Manual, Tenth Edition
Jessica Anne Bratt ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF);
Martin Garnar, Editor;
Trina Magi, Assistant Editor
A Trauma-Informed Framework for Supporting Intellectual Freedom for Teens: A Practical
Patrons: The PLA Workbook of Best Practices Guide for Young Adult & School Librarians
PLA Social Worker Task Force (SWTF) Edited by Kristin Fletcher-Spear and
Kelly Tyler for YALSA
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From: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Weinert, Beate
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Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 10:09 PM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Fw: Assisting people with Community Resources, Applications, etc.
Hello--Jeff, if I remember correctly, you were going to reach out to Eileen? Would
you like me to e-introduce you?
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
bweinert@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8361
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
I'm sending this again in case you didn't receive it. If you are not the appropriate library staff
person to contact, please let me know.
Many thanks!
Eileen
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From: "Eileen B"
To: "bweinert@washoecounty.gov"
Cc:
Sent: Thursday March 17 2022 5:05:35PM
Subject: Assisting people with Community Resources, Applications, etc.
My name is Eileen Bidwell, a retired social worker and college instructor. I worked with families
and individuals experiencing homelessness for nearly 30 years.
In 2013 I moved to Reno and began volunteering with several nonprofit environmental,
educational and human services organizations. I am currently completing my third year as
Human Services Educator with One Truckee River, a part-time AmeriCorps position, and am a
board member with the Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality (RISE), the organization that
manages and operates Our Place Shelter for families, single women and seniors. I am well
connected to Reno's homeless services community, and am currently involved with efforts to
expand affordable housing through the Nevada Housing Coalition and the Nevada Interagency
Council on Homelessness to Housing.
I have recently learned about programs at libraries throughout the U.S. that help patrons,
including people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, connect with community resources,
and provide referrals to services. I believe this would be a welcome addition to the services and
free information the downtown Reno library currently offers to our community.
In addition to assisting with resources, I am able to write resumes and cover letters and assist
with employment and housing applications, as well as applications for various assistance
programs.
Washoe County Libraries are a trusted, respected and cherished public resource. I would be
honored to join your organization, and would be happy to meet with you to further discuss this
possibility. Please contact me at 775-800-1277 or by email.
Sincerely,
Eileen Bidwell
From: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Scott, Jeff
<jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 5:07 PM
To: Burton, L.J. [LJBurton@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Washoe Stars - nominations for March due by 3/31/22.
Great idea!
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
Washoe County Library System
301 S. Center Dr
Reno, NV 89501
jscott@washoecounty.gov
775-327-8341
Hello Everyone,
This is just a reminder to encourage staff to submit Washoe Stars nominations for March before the end
of the month. This is a wonderful way to acknowledge our “above and beyond” staff members for all
their hard work and dedication, or for employees to be recognized by their peers. When a patron gives
one of our staff members a compliment on a positive interaction, that would also be a perfect
opportunity for a supervisor to submit a nomination. The nomination form is here: Washoe Stars
Thank you!
Leah
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Sent: Monday, March 28, 2022 4:56 PM
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Subject: Washoe Stars - nominations for March due by 3/31/22.
Hello Everyone – just a quick note to ask for your help in getting the word out to your department staff
to make nominations for March Washoe Stars.
As a reminder, nominations can be submitted for interactions with WC staff as a citizen. In January and
February, some of the nominations came in from staff that encountered Washoe County employees
(e.g. Parks, Library, Roads) while out and about as a citizen and experienced an “above and beyond”
interaction. We welcome those nominations as well .
Thank you,
Elizabeth Jourdin
HR Manager – Organizational Effectiveness | Washoe County
ejourdin@washoecounty.gov | : (775) 328-2078 | Cell: (775) 276-4877
1001 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512
From: Ashleigh Foster [ashleigh.foster@uwnns.org] on behalf of Ashleigh Foster
<ashleigh.foster@uwnns.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 4:05 PM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: RE: Thank-a-thon Follow-up
Perfect! I just realized there were a few who we don’t have addresses for. Were you able to send them
an email?
Thank you,
I was able to mail out the notes to everyone. They should receive the notes this week.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
Washoe County Library System
301 S. Center Dr
Reno, NV 89501
jscott@washoecounty.gov
775-327-8341
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Hi Jeff,
Just wanted to check in to see if you were able to reach out to everyone last week. Please let me know if
you need anything.
Thank you,
Do you mind if I send the below message to the Library Mgmt & Supervisors group?
Hello Everyone,
This is just a reminder to encourage staff to submit Washoe Stars nominations for March before the end
of the month. This is a wonderful way to acknowledge our “above and beyond” staff members for all
their hard work and dedication, or for employees to be recognized by their peers. When a patron gives
one of our staff members a compliment on a positive interaction, that would also be a perfect
opportunity for a supervisor to submit a nomination. The nomination form is here: Washoe Stars
Thank you!
Leah
Hello Everyone – just a quick note to ask for your help in getting the word out to your department staff
to make nominations for March Washoe Stars.
As a reminder, nominations can be submitted for interactions with WC staff as a citizen. In January and
February, some of the nominations came in from staff that encountered Washoe County employees
(e.g. Parks, Library, Roads) while out and about as a citizen and experienced an “above and beyond”
interaction. We welcome those nominations as well .
Thank you,
Elizabeth Jourdin
HR Manager – Organizational Effectiveness | Washoe County
ejourdin@washoecounty.gov | : (775) 328-2078 | Cell: (775) 276-4877
1001 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512
From: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Scott, Jeff
<jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 3:53 PM
To: Ashleigh Foster [ashleigh.foster@uwnns.org]
Subject: Re: Thank-a-thon Follow-up
I was able to mail out the notes to everyone. They should receive the notes this week.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
Washoe County Library System
301 S. Center Dr
Reno, NV 89501
jscott@washoecounty.gov
775-327-8341
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Hi Jeff,
Just wanted to check in to see if you were able to reach out to everyone last week. Please let me know if
you need anything.
Thank you,
Ashleigh Foster (she, her, hers)
Director, Donor Engagement
c. 775-813-3322
e. ashleigh.foster@uwnns.org
Hi Jeff,
Just wanted to check in to see if you were able to reach out to everyone last week. Please let me know if
you need anything.
Thank you,
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Hi all,
Last January, during our Tails and Tales Summer Reading program training, Aviva O’Neill with the Great
Basin National Park Foundation shared programs and projects centered on Nevada’s native wildlife.
This year, she has returned with new programs centered on Lehman Caves National Monument’s 100th
anniversary- see message below, and feel free to reach out to Aviva directly!
PS: You COULD tie Lehman Caves into this year’s CSLP theme, Oceans of Possibilities, as per the National
Parks website: The park's famous Lehman Caves began forming around 2 to 5 million years ago. At that
time, the landscape was covered by a warm, shallow ocean, and the limestone that makes up a large
part of that landscape was formed by the shells of dead sea creatures accumulating on the ocean
floor.
This year is a special year for Great Basin National Park- the 100th anniversary of
Lehman Caves National Monument- the stepping stone to becoming a national park.
To celebrate we are trying to connect Nevadans to their special national park (many
Nevadans haven't even heard of the park!). We know that many can't take the journey
to visit us in person, so we have organized a special Centennial Virtual Lecture Series.
Can Nevada libraries share this with the public- both through social media and by
printing the attached flyer and posting at their libraries?
Please let me know. Thank you so much!
Also, I'm happy to provide images for social posts- please let me know if that would be
helpful.
Aviva O'Neil
Program Manager
What is lint camp? What creatures make the cave their home? What does the future of Lehman Caves look like?
Join Great Basin National Park ecologist and cave specialist Gretchen Baker for a behind-the-scenes look at
Lehman Caves to answer these questions and more.
Lehman Caves’ beautiful mineral decorations…its calcite shields, stalactites, and helictites…draw the appreciation
and wonder of tourists, but they also disguise much of the cave’s fascinating, geologic past. Learn about this and
more from Guest Speaker Louise Hose who has explored and studied caves throughout the world for 50 years.
Geology of Great Basin National Park: From the Dawn of Life to the Basin and Range: June 1
The geology of Great Basin National Park is a beginner's introduction to the long and complex geologic history of
the Basin and Range. Our Speaker, Elizabeth Miller, has taught geology at Stanford University for over 40 years
and completed decades of field research in the Snake Valley of Nevada. Join us to explore the building blocks of
the Great Basin.
Register
Register to attend one or more Lectures are the first Wednesday
free lectures today! of each month from
6 pm- 7 pm Pacific Time
www.GreatBasinFoundation.org/lecture
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Subject: FW: Media Alert - Incline Village Library - KRNV (NBC) Manager Brown Storytime
Segment
Hi!
I am delighted, and wanted to share, that KRNV ran a segment regarding Manager Browns upcoming
Incline Village story time.
Andrea
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joining the washoe county library system for story time. next month, washoe county
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Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2022 10:42 AM
To: Glenn Swenson [glenn.swenson@aofl.com]
Subject: ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries - Exceedingly Educational and Tremendously
Fun
Dear Librarian,
ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries includes unlimited access to the same full version of
ABCmouse Early Learning Academy that consumers subscribe to. It can be used by several
children in the same household—all at the same time—each with their own avatar, profile, and
progress-tracking on their ABCmouse Step-by-Step Learning Paths.
ABCmouse stimulates a child’s enthusiasm for learning through more than 10,000 fun-filled
learning activities—including more than 2,000 STEM and over 1,200 Spanish-language learning
activities—consisting of books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, poems, songs, music
videos, and more. Millions of ABCmouse users have completed almost 10 billion learning
activities since 2010.
An added bonus with ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries is the inclusion of our
independently-validated Assessment Center—an extra-cost option for consumers—which creates
customized lessons that are targeted to help a child improve in specific skill areas identified by
the assessments: https://www.edtechdigest.com/2019/01/31/abcmouse-assessment-center.
ABCmouse is truly a world-class educational resource and your patrons and their children will
benefit tremendously by making it available to them at home!
Here’s just one example of positive feedback from a librarian about ABCmouse, with several
more examples included near the end of this email:
"ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries is one way the Detroit Public Library is
encouraging children to read every day. The games and activities are fun and
educational and, based on their heavy use, children are enjoying them. It is the type of
resource that many families in our community would not have access to, except through
the Library. ~ Margaret Bruni, Director for Public Services for the Detroit Public Library
For more information about ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries, please contact Glenn
Swenson at glenn.swenson@abcmouse.com
ABCmouse and 3rd Grade Readiness (also very effective for Kindergarten readiness):
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*Research Studies on ABCmouse Efficacy (as an Early Learning Resource and an Early
Childhood Education Resource): www.ageoflearning.com/research
Quick Summaries, Screen Shots, and One-Minute Videos for Each Subject Area
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“We are excited to launch this service on September 1 that will allow Sonoma County families to
“checkout” access to ABCmouse to use at their home… With this service, children will now have
remote access to ABCmouse through their local library for free. The service also supports our
strategic plan goals to provide educational and recreational experiences that spark lifelong
learning, and to prepare parents and their children for entry into the K-12 school system.” ~
Susan Hildreth, Interim Library Director, Sonoma County Library, CA
“Parents and children alike are elated to find out that they can [access ABCmouse] for in home
use. Many of our members could not afford it otherwise. Children and parents often ask for
computer games to play while in the library. The children's staff always directs them to ABC
Mouse where they learn and have fun at the same time. Parents are thankful, often praise the
collaboration, and hope to see more opportunities like this in the future.” ~ Elizabeth
Braunworth, Children’s and Teen Librarian at the Main Library of Palm Beach County Library
“I love, love, love ABCmouse.com. We’ve had tons of kids playing games on our computers this
summer. Now we have quality education games we can refer them to all in one place at
ABCmouse.com.” - July Hisel, Director of Wilson (IA) Memorial Library
I don't know how ABCmouse.com does it, but it gets through to my daughter in no way that I
could, and I'm so happy. I've also seen my daughter learn other things that I did not expect;
she has become much better at using a mouse to interact with the computer, and she is also
coming to understand the value of tickets (and hopefully money in real-life and down the road)
and using them sparingly and deciding which gifts have the most value. ~ Jason Molen (patron
of Santa Clara County Library)
I love ABCmouse! My son started speech therapy about a year ago and I feel as if ABC Mouse
aided him speaking faster. He is much more confident and apt to speak now that he routinely
does activities on the website! Using it through the library program is amazing and much
appreciated! ~ Charmae Martin (patron of Daly City Public Library)
I think the ABCmouse.com is a great way to help kids become excited about learning. It is the
perfect combination of fun and learning. A parent can feel good about this type of screen time
and the site engages the whole family! I use the site with my (just turned) 5-year- old and my
(about to be) 9-year-old. My 5-year-old has definitely added to his letter recognition and letter
sound recognition directly from playing on ABCMouse.com. ~ Elizabeth LiVolsi (patron of Contra
Costa County Library)
Here’s the ABCmouse Curriculum Scope and Sequence as of 2020. There are now well over
10,000 learning activities in ABCmouse.
Here’s a link to a PDF of the Curriculum Scope and Sequence:
https://www.ageoflearning.com/style/standards/scope-and-sequence.pdf
For more information about ABCmouse Home Access for Libraries, please contact Glenn
Swenson at glenn.swenson@abcmouse.com
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Age of Learning, Inc.
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Mobile: (916) 717-1749
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Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 10:04 AM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Virtual Field Trips this Spring
Hello Jeff,
Garner Holt Education through Imagination has developed virtual hands-on STEAM field
trips that invite students inside the world’s greatest theme park animatronics production
factory, to show them how careers in creative design, robotics, engineering, advanced
manufacturing, animation, and the visual and performing arts converge to create the
illusion of life in theme parks everywhere!
All Virtual Field Trips include:
• An overview of the inspirational story of Garner Holt Productions, Inc.
• Virtual Factory Tour
• Hand-On STEAM Activities
• All Required Materials
• Live Virtual Instruction
Learn more about our virtual experiences by viewing this short video.
Request a virtual tour of GHP with hands-on activities now by clicking HERE!
Each activity emulates unique aspects of the animatronic production process and fosters
21st Century Learning Skills. Our experiences are taught by highly trained educators with
a passion for STEAM Education and Career Exploration and provide hands-on
engineering and art activities that are differentiated for students K-12, including groups of
students with varying needs, including English Learners and GATE students.
You can find more information about our virtual field trip experiences via our website.
With experiences starting at $1,520, I can't think of a better way to engage students of all
ages!
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Virtual Field Trip Coordinator
Garner Holt Education through Imagination, LLC
P: (909) 799-9090
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Subject: Re: Cold Springs Community Center Hours
Got it!
Thank you!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
Washoe County Library System
301 S. Center Dr
Reno, NV 89501
jscott@washoecounty.gov
775-327-8341
No worries. We don't have hours that it's open for public use for free, it's all by reservation.
Thanks,
Jennifer Penland
Community Services
jpenland@washoecounty.gov
Park Reservations: 775.823.6501 Utility: 775.954.4601
1001 E 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512
Building A, 2nd Floor
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From: Parks - Reserve Parks [reserveparks@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Parks - Reserve
Parks <reserveparks@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 4:18 PM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Reserve Parks [ReserveParks@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Cold Springs Community Center Hours
Hi Jeff,
No worries. We don't have hours that it's open for public use for free, it's all by reservation.
Thanks,
Jennifer Penland
Community Services
jpenland@washoecounty.gov
Park Reservations: 775.823.6501 Utility: 775.954.4601
1001 E 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512
Building A, 2nd Floor
Have some kudos to share about a Community Services Department employee or experience?
Email: CSDSuperstars@washoecounty.us
Jennifer Penland
Community Services
jpenland@washoecounty.gov
Park Reservations: 775.823.6501 Utility: 775.954.4601
1001 E 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512
Building A, 2nd Floor
Sorry for being vague. We are working on a grant in conjunction with the community center. The grantor
asked what the hours of the community center hours are. Usually, if you reserve the community center
or use the park, the availability is on the website. I wondered if there are just times it is open to the
public without reservation?
Sorry if that is a vague question. It was a weird question to ask and I am just trying to find out if there is
a difference in the hours. Does that make sense?
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Thanks,
Jennifer Penland
Community Services
jpenland@washoecounty.gov
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Hi Jeff,
Thanks,
Jennifer Penland
Community Services
jpenland@washoecounty.gov
Good afternoon,
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
From: Parks - Reserve Parks [reserveparks@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Parks - Reserve
Parks <reserveparks@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:50 PM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Reserve Parks [ReserveParks@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Cold Springs Community Center Hours
Thanks,
Jennifer Penland
Community Services
jpenland@washoecounty.gov
Park Reservations: 775.823.6501 Utility: 775.954.4601
1001 E 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512
Building A, 2nd Floor
Have some kudos to share about a Community Services Department employee or experience?
Email: CSDSuperstars@washoecounty.us
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Hi Jeff,
Thanks,
Jennifer Penland
Community Services
jpenland@washoecounty.gov
Good afternoon,
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
From: Parks - Reserve Parks [reserveparks@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Parks - Reserve
Parks <reserveparks@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:47 PM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]; Reserve Parks [ReserveParks@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: Cold Springs Community Center Hours
Hi Jeff,
Thanks,
Jennifer Penland
Community Services
jpenland@washoecounty.gov
Park Reservations: 775.823.6501 Utility: 775.954.4601
1001 E 9th Street, Reno, NV 89512
Building A, 2nd Floor
Have some kudos to share about a Community Services Department employee or experience?
Email: CSDSuperstars@washoecounty.us
Good afternoon,
Thanks!
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
From: Ashleigh Foster [ashleigh.foster@uwnns.org] on behalf of Ashleigh Foster
<ashleigh.foster@uwnns.org>
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 5:47 PM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
CC: Michael Brazier [Michael.Brazier@uwnns.org]
Subject: RE: Thank-a-thon Check-in
Thank you!
I can pick up the cards tomorrow. I like making a personal note to those who are giving. Sorry for the
delay. My month got away from me.
Thank you,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
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Hi Jeff,
I am more than happy to drop cards off to you tomorrow. Everyone on your list also had an email if that
works better for you. Are you able to complete these this week in that case? Or should I pass your list
along?
Thank you,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
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Hi Jeff,
Wanted to couple my voicemail with an email. How has the Thank-a-thon been coming along? If your
calls, emails, and notes have been completed, please be sure to send back any notes. If you have not
been able to complete these, can you please let me know ASAP so someone else can thank these
donors? I believe it is important to not only share our gratitude with our donors but share our impact
made possible because of them. Please be sure to let me know if you are unable to complete this.
Thank you,
Hi Jeff,
Just wanted to shoot you a quick note to see how the Thank-a-thon is coming along. As a reminder, let
me know if you need United Way cards for your handwritten notes. Please complete all calls and notes
by Friday, March 4th. If you’re already done, please send back any notes from calls and let me know
everything is sent. If you are unable to complete these, please let me know ASAP so we can still thank
these incredible donors.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share some love with the UWNNS family of supporters!
Thank you,
I can pick up the cards tomorrow. I like making a personal note to those who are giving. Sorry for the
delay. My month got away from me.
Thank you,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Hi Jeff,
I am more than happy to drop cards off to you tomorrow. Everyone on your list also had an email if that
works better for you. Are you able to complete these this week in that case? Or should I pass your list
along?
Thank you,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Hi Jeff,
Wanted to couple my voicemail with an email. How has the Thank-a-thon been coming along? If your
calls, emails, and notes have been completed, please be sure to send back any notes. If you have not
been able to complete these, can you please let me know ASAP so someone else can thank these
donors? I believe it is important to not only share our gratitude with our donors but share our impact
made possible because of them. Please be sure to let me know if you are unable to complete this.
Thank you,
Hi Jeff,
Just wanted to shoot you a quick note to see how the Thank-a-thon is coming along. As a reminder, let
me know if you need United Way cards for your handwritten notes. Please complete all calls and notes
by Friday, March 4th. If you’re already done, please send back any notes from calls and let me know
everything is sent. If you are unable to complete these, please let me know ASAP so we can still thank
these incredible donors.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share some love with the UWNNS family of supporters!
Thank you,
Ashleigh Foster (she, her, hers)
Director, Donor Engagement
c. 775-813-3322
e. ashleigh.foster@uwnns.org
Hi Jeff,
I am more than happy to drop cards off to you tomorrow. Everyone on your list also had an email if that
works better for you. Are you able to complete these this week in that case? Or should I pass your list
along?
Thank you,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Hi Jeff,
Wanted to couple my voicemail with an email. How has the Thank-a-thon been coming along? If your
calls, emails, and notes have been completed, please be sure to send back any notes. If you have not
been able to complete these, can you please let me know ASAP so someone else can thank these
donors? I believe it is important to not only share our gratitude with our donors but share our impact
made possible because of them. Please be sure to let me know if you are unable to complete this.
Thank you,
Hi Jeff,
Just wanted to shoot you a quick note to see how the Thank-a-thon is coming along. As a reminder, let
me know if you need United Way cards for your handwritten notes. Please complete all calls and notes
by Friday, March 4th. If you’re already done, please send back any notes from calls and let me know
everything is sent. If you are unable to complete these, please let me know ASAP so we can still thank
these incredible donors.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share some love with the UWNNS family of supporters!
Thank you,
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
[NOTICE: This message originated outside of Washoe County -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open
attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.]
Hi Jeff,
Wanted to couple my voicemail with an email. How has the Thank-a-thon been coming along? If your
calls, emails, and notes have been completed, please be sure to send back any notes. If you have not
been able to complete these, can you please let me know ASAP so someone else can thank these
donors? I believe it is important to not only share our gratitude with our donors but share our impact
made possible because of them. Please be sure to let me know if you are unable to complete this.
Thank you,
Hi Jeff,
Just wanted to shoot you a quick note to see how the Thank-a-thon is coming along. As a reminder, let
me know if you need United Way cards for your handwritten notes. Please complete all calls and notes
by Friday, March 4th. If you’re already done, please send back any notes from calls and let me know
everything is sent. If you are unable to complete these, please let me know ASAP so we can still thank
these incredible donors.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share some love with the UWNNS family of supporters!
Thank you,
Importance: High
Hi Jeff,
Wanted to couple my voicemail with an email. How has the Thank-a-thon been coming along? If your
calls, emails, and notes have been completed, please be sure to send back any notes. If you have not
been able to complete these, can you please let me know ASAP so someone else can thank these
donors? I believe it is important to not only share our gratitude with our donors but share our impact
made possible because of them. Please be sure to let me know if you are unable to complete this.
Thank you,
Just wanted to shoot you a quick note to see how the Thank-a-thon is coming along. As a reminder, let
me know if you need United Way cards for your handwritten notes. Please complete all calls and notes
by Friday, March 4th. If you’re already done, please send back any notes from calls and let me know
everything is sent. If you are unable to complete these, please let me know ASAP so we can still thank
these incredible donors.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to share some love with the UWNNS family of supporters!
Thank you,
Hi there,
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and, let’s be real:
we have a lot of work to do. Thankfully, our Girls Who Code students make us feel hopeful
that we can do that work together — so many have focused on using their coding skills to
raise awareness about racial discrimination.
One group of students in a Texas club created a game that allows users to create a Black
Lives Matter protestor and raises awareness about the BLM movement.
Last summer, a Summer Immersion Program student created a website to educate people
about the #StopAsianHate movement, while another created an activist toolkit to raise
awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women.
We’re also grateful for the work of role models that our community can look up to, like
Alexis Williams, an engineering student who codes projects that tackle social justice
issues in America — like pb-resources.com, a comprehensive guide to fighting white
supremacy.
So while we still have a lot of work to do to eliminate racial discrimination, we’re also
inspired by how many young people in our community have used coding to make that
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Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 10:36 AM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: There is still time to register for the 2022 NACo Healthy Counties Forum
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Happy Friday!
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
bweinert@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8361
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Will followup.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
Washoe County Library System
301 S. Center Dr
Reno, NV 89501
jscott@washoecounty.gov
775-327-8341
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
bweinert@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8361
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
My name is Eileen Bidwell, a retired social worker and college instructor. I worked with families
and individuals experiencing homelessness for nearly 30 years.
In 2013 I moved to Reno and began volunteering with several nonprofit environmental,
educational and human services organizations. I am currently completing my third year as
Human Services Educator with One Truckee River, a part-time AmeriCorps position, and am a
board member with the Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality (RISE), the organization that
manages and operates Our Place Shelter for families, single women and seniors. I am well
connected to Reno's homeless services community, and am currently involved with efforts to
expand affordable housing through the Nevada Housing Coalition and the Nevada Interagency
Council on Homelessness to Housing.
I have recently learned about programs at libraries throughout the U.S. that help patrons,
including people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, connect with community resources,
and provide referrals to services. I believe this would be a welcome addition to the services and
free information the downtown Reno library currently offers to our community.
In addition to assisting with resources, I am able to write resumes and cover letters and assist
with employment and housing applications, as well as applications for various assistance
programs.
Washoe County Libraries are a trusted, respected and cherished public resource. I would be
honored to join your organization, and would be happy to meet with you to further discuss this
possibility. Please contact me at 775-800-1277 or by email.
Sincerely,
Eileen Bidwell
From: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Scott, Jeff
<jscott@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 10:27 PM
To: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov]; Dalusung, Joan
[JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: Re: AmeriCorps offer Fw: Assisting people with Community Resources, Applications,
etc.
Will followup.
Thanks
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director
Washoe County Library System
301 S. Center Dr
Reno, NV 89501
jscott@washoecounty.gov
775-327-8341
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
bweinert@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8361
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
My name is Eileen Bidwell, a retired social worker and college instructor. I worked with families
and individuals experiencing homelessness for nearly 30 years.
In 2013 I moved to Reno and began volunteering with several nonprofit environmental,
educational and human services organizations. I am currently completing my third year as
Human Services Educator with One Truckee River, a part-time AmeriCorps position, and am a
board member with the Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality (RISE), the organization that
manages and operates Our Place Shelter for families, single women and seniors. I am well
connected to Reno's homeless services community, and am currently involved with efforts to
expand affordable housing through the Nevada Housing Coalition and the Nevada Interagency
Council on Homelessness to Housing.
I have recently learned about programs at libraries throughout the U.S. that help patrons,
including people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, connect with community resources,
and provide referrals to services. I believe this would be a welcome addition to the services and
free information the downtown Reno library currently offers to our community.
In addition to assisting with resources, I am able to write resumes and cover letters and assist
with employment and housing applications, as well as applications for various assistance
programs.
Washoe County Libraries are a trusted, respected and cherished public resource. I would be
honored to join your organization, and would be happy to meet with you to further discuss this
possibility. Please contact me at 775-800-1277 or by email.
Sincerely,
Eileen Bidwell
From: Weinert, Beate [BWeinert@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Weinert, Beate
<BWeinert@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2022 6:45 PM
To: Dalusung, Joan [JDalusung@washoecounty.gov]; Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: AmeriCorps offer Fw: Assisting people with Community Resources, Applications, etc.
Good evening--please see below. Not sure if you received this as well.?
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
bweinert@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8361
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
My name is Eileen Bidwell, a retired social worker and college instructor. I worked with families
and individuals experiencing homelessness for nearly 30 years.
In 2013 I moved to Reno and began volunteering with several nonprofit environmental,
educational and human services organizations. I am currently completing my third year as
Human Services Educator with One Truckee River, a part-time AmeriCorps position, and am a
board member with the Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality (RISE), the organization that
manages and operates Our Place Shelter for families, single women and seniors. I am well
connected to Reno's homeless services community, and am currently involved with efforts to
expand affordable housing through the Nevada Housing Coalition and the Nevada Interagency
Council on Homelessness to Housing.
I have recently learned about programs at libraries throughout the U.S. that help patrons,
including people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, connect with community resources,
and provide referrals to services. I believe this would be a welcome addition to the services and
free information the downtown Reno library currently offers to our community.
In addition to assisting with resources, I am able to write resumes and cover letters and assist
with employment and housing applications, as well as applications for various assistance
programs.
Washoe County Libraries are a trusted, respected and cherished public resource. I would be
honored to join your organization, and would be happy to meet with you to further discuss this
possibility. Please contact me at 775-800-1277 or by email.
Sincerely,
Eileen Bidwell
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structured and superbly edited …
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From: Burton, Leah J. [LJBurton@washoecounty.gov] on behalf of Burton, Leah J.
<LJBurton@washoecounty.gov>
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2022 4:35 PM
To: Scott, Jeff [jscott@washoecounty.gov]
Subject: 2022-02-16 LBOT Minutes Draft
Attachments: 2022-02-16 LBOT Minutes Draft.docx
Jeff, here are the draft minutes for February. Would you like me to send a note of apology and
explanation to Wayne when I forward these to him? Please review and let me know if you’d like any
changes before I send over.
Thank you,
Leah
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
4:05 P.M.
The Board met in regular session in a hybrid format via Zoom webinar and in person.
1) ROLL CALL
Board Members Present: Wayne Holland, Jean Stoess, Frank Perez, Zanny Marsh,
Amy Ghilieri
County Staff Present: Assistant District Attorney Herb Kaplan, Assistant County
Manager David Solaro
2) PUBLIC COMMENT
None
a. Approval of Minutes from the Library Board Meeting of January 19, 2021
On motion by Trustee Stoess, seconded by Trustee Perez, which motion duly carried,
the Board approved minutes from the January 19, 2021 meeting. All in favor, none
opposed.
4) OLD BUSINESS
None
5) NEW BUSINESS
Library Director Jeff Scott reviewed a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2022-
2025 Strategic Plan, a copy of which had been provided in the agenda packet. He
discussed the first month of the strategic plan activities, including grants for new
book machines and progress on the Bookmobile van. He provided an update
regarding book promotion activities similar to the On the Shelf radio program.
He noted there would be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of the
Northwest Reno Library in March. The date of the reopening for the Sparks Library
was still uncertain due to the need for asbestos remediation. He noted Director’s
Updates were being provided to the Board members and staff weekly. He shared
photos of recent renovation activities and the Sparks library being prepared for
carpet installation.
Director Scott reviewed the Workforce Building partnerships with Washoe ACT, the
Northern Nevada Literacy Council, and American Job Center at Sierra View Library.
He mentioned plans to renovate the Senior Center library and discussed
homebound services delivery. He discussed the pause of the homework help
tutoring program a switch to focus on the BrainFuse program.
Chair Holland asked how the Library System was recruiting volunteers; Director
Scott explained the volunteer program was in the process of being reorganized and
more updates would be provided in the future.
Director Scott discussed the ways in which the Washoe County Library System was
working to celebrate and promote diversity, and shared brief updates regarding
marketing activities related to the 2024 tax renewal initiative.
6) REPORTS
Director Scott reviewed the Library Director’s Report, noting mask mandates had
been relaxed by the State of Nevada; masks were now recommended but not
required for patrons. COVID testing at the South Valleys branch had recently
concluded. Spanish Springs branch manager Jana MacMillan estimated
approximately 20 percent of patrons were wearing face coverings on any given day.
Director Scott discussed the updates to signage and new procedures implemented
after the mask mandate repeal.
Director Scott briefly highlighted the ordering of Summer Reading Program ‘swag’.
He also noted there had been some changes in the Library System’s hiring
processes, which would allow staff to waive interviews more than three times
without being removed from the hiring list. This would help save time by avoiding
unnecessary interviews of staff who wanted to remain on a list, but who were not
interested in a particular branch or vacancy.
He discussed various updates and changes related to digital library cards through
the Overdrive system and the transferring of those card accounts to physical library
cards.
He explained plans and updates for a new volunteer program and new ways to
recruit volunteers. He discussed the Washoe Stars employee recognition program
and noted staff members Lori Talarico and Marie Sevier-Dyer had been nominated
for the previous quarter.
Ms. MacMillan discussed Grab-and-Go pickups implemented in June 2020 and the
cleanup and reconstruction of the damaged wall in August 2020. She shared a
humorous ‘love story’ of two Library Lizards who entered the branch during
construction (and their resulting progeny); she also detailed the use of the Spanish
Springs Library as an early voting location in Fall 2020. In Winter 2021, drive-through
book pick-ups had been implemented, and by May 2021, the branch reopened to
patrons.
Tour groups returned in August 2021, with story and toddler times as well as
meetings of the Friends of the Washoe County Library System following in
September 2021. By October 2021, new expanded branch hours had been
implemented, and the branch had since been open six days per week.
Ms. MacMillan shared photos of teen outreaches, toddler time activities, and a
virtual story time being provided for the Pyramid Lake tribal community. A Lego
Robotics kickoff occurred in December 2021 and had been very popular, along with
Dungeons and Dragons outreach at Shaw Middle School and maker services events
during the holidays. A new coding program had begun in February 2022, and a
$10,000 grant had recently been received from the Board of County Commissioners,
with staff currently working to plan how the new funds would be utilized.
A training needs survey had suggested several topics staff were interested in,
including technology, community resources, and new-to-library staff trainings to
help new employees understand the Washoe County Library System’s mission and
be better prepared to handle sensitive topics as they came up.
Ms. Dalusung reviewed a list of other possible training topics including how to
engage an audience, technical skills to include Office 365 and Sharepoint training,
de-escalation strategies, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. She noted a Library
Aware training was scheduled for the following week, and more outreaches could
be done in the future. Staff also planned to provide recorded trainings on
Sharepoint.
d. Quarterly Stats Report to Include Statistics for October, November, and December
2021
Director Scott noted the quarterly report would look different soon as the current
format was based on the previous strategic plan. He reviewed library utilization
statistics, noting utilization had increased to approximately 80 percent of pre-COVID
levels. DVD checkouts were one area where utilization had not returned; he
attributed this to the community’s increasing use of streaming services. Book
checkouts had remained strong and were increasing. Program participation numbers
were also increasing, particularly for story times. Individual use of Library services
had remained strong, though there had been a shift toward more virtual versus
physical or in-person use of the libraries. The report would be modified to better
match the new strategic plan initiatives for the next quarter.
e. Quarterly Financial Report to Include Gift Fund Expenditure for October,
November and December 2021
Director Scott provided a brief overview of the Quarterly Financial Report for
October, November, and December 2021. Chair Holland inquired regarding the
impact of the COVID pandemic on the gift funds and requested Director Scott
provide further detail for the benefit of the newest Board member, Trustee Frank
Perez.
Director Scott explained there were separate gift funds the branches could use to
provide targeted services to the public; some of these funds came from donations
provided by the Friends of the Washoe County Library System (WCLS), some came
from donations from members of the community, and other funds were generated
by book sales. He explained that donations were sometimes intended to be used by
a particular branch and other times could be used by the WCLS as a whole.
Director Scott noted the Library System had recently received two large donations
of $7,000 and $5,000 which would be used to help purchase children’s books to give
away and other materials for the Summer Reading Program (SRP) The WCLS could
not use County tax dollars for such programs; funding for the SRP came from
donations and proceeds from book sales. He also explained any gift fund
expenditures over $5,000 were required to be approved by the Library Board of
Trustees (LBOT), and though each library branch had local funds that could spend
at their discretion, those expenditures still required approval by either the LBOT or
the Library Director. He noted the Tacchino Trust funds had almost been fully
utilized, with renovations to the Senior Center Library to be some of the final
expenditures.
7) STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
8) PUBLIC COMMENT
None
9) BOARD COMMENT
Trustee Perez thanked the Spanish Springs Library for their presentation and stated he
hoped to see them again soon.
Trustee Stoess requested information regarding the dates of her term; Director Scott
stated he would need to check to be certain, but thought her appointment was
scheduled to last through 2024. Trustee Stoess indicated her desire to work as a
volunteer after she was no longer on the Library Board of Trustees.
Trustee Marsh expressed appreciation for the Spanish Springs Library presentation and
said the branch had been nicely showcased. She thought the Washoe County Library
System was doing extraordinary work and said it was nice to see credit being given
where it was due. Chair Holland agreed and gave his compliments to staff.
10) ADJOURNMENT
Washoe County
RK Ryan, Kristen
Go to conversation
Paoli, Cara
To the incredible staff at HSA - your hard work and many contributions
to those you work with are much appreciated!
Go to conversation
Andreasen, Joshua
Happy Employee Appreciation Day! #ThankYouEmployees from
Manager's office.
Go to conversation
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Subject: Hands-On STEAM Activities
Hello Jeff,
Garner Holt Education through Imagination has developed virtual hands-on STEAM field
trips that invite students inside the world’s greatest theme park animatronics production
factory, to show them how careers in creative design, robotics, engineering, advanced
manufacturing, animation, and the visual and performing arts converge to create the
illusion of life in theme parks everywhere!
All Virtual Field Trips include:
• An overview of the inspirational story of Garner Holt Productions, Inc.
• Virtual Factory Tour
• Hand-On STEAM Activities
• All Required Materials
• Live Virtual Instruction
Learn more about our virtual experiences by viewing this short video.
Request a virtual tour of GHP with hands-on activities now by clicking HERE!
Each activity emulates unique aspects of the animatronic production process and fosters
21st Century Learning Skills. Our experiences are taught by highly trained educators with
a passion for STEAM Education and Career Exploration and provide hands-on
engineering and art activities that are differentiated for students K-12, including groups of
students with varying needs, including English Learners and GATE students.
You can find more information about our virtual field trip experiences via our website.
With experiences starting at $1,520, I can't think of a better way to engage students of all
ages!
Danya Morales
Virtual Field Trip Coordinator
Garner Holt Education through Imagination, LLC
P: (909) 799-9090
E: dmorales@educationthroughimagination.com
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Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 3:09 PM
To: Library - Mgmt & Supervisors [Library-MgmtSupervisors@washoecounty.gov]; Library -
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Subject: Hamby, Miriam D. shared "Cold Springs Toddler Story Time Outreach" with you.
Thanks, Judy!
Jeff, you'll notice we kept it light this round--more time to enjoy the newly
renovated NW! March is definitely part of our dig and get ready for SRC season.
Maybe going forward, YSLE only reports in May and September? With that said, do
you still want a report from us this May? It would probably primarily focus on
SRC.
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
bweinert@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8361
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Judy
Judy Hansen
Youth Services & Events Librarian | Washoe County Library System
jhansen@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8318
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Washoe County Library System
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Subject: Re: YLSE for LBOT
Attachments: YSLE LBOT Report - March 2022.pdf
Hi Jeff,
Judy
Judy Hansen
Youth Services & Events Librarian | Washoe County Library System
jhansen@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8318
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Jeff
Jeff Scott
Library Director | Washoe County Library System
jscott@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8340
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
Washoe County Library System
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Subject: Fw: Nevada Reading Week Highlights!
Attachments: Press Release 2022 .docx; Press Release 2022 .docx; Pleasant Valley Elementary
outreach (report) (1).pdf; United Way 2.png; United Way 1.png
Beate Weinert
Youth Services and Library Events Manager | Washoe County Library System
bweinert@washoecounty.gov | Office: 775.327.8361
301 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501
As we close out Nevada Reading Week 2022, my heart is full! Below I highlight a few of
the many ways we have moved forward the Nevada Reading Week vision to inspire and
instill the joy and importance of reading across Nevada.
Live Author Event
Mark and Mandy worked tirelessly to pull off the first virtual author event bringing 12
diverse authors to students across the state. A conservative estimate of 24,000
students participated. I cannot express how amazing it was to watch hundreds of
students listening to each author. Kim Cuevas, you will be pleased to know that so
many authors shared their journey as writers and encourage students to write!! Thank
you to Mychelle and Holly for moderating. They did an excellent job! I look forward to
our next committee meeting where we can share more highlights.
Communication
Two press releases were distributed; please see the attached documents spotlighting
the involvement of Superintendent Ebert and Governor Sisolak among others.
Partnerships
1. Public Libraries: Thank you Beate for sharing updates with me throughout the
week! Take a look at the Pleasant Valley Elementary Outreach report
showcasing 83 new library cards that were distributed to students and how public
librarians will continue outreach with an after-hours literacy event. Washoe
county libraries made the news too!!
https://www.2news.com/news/assistance-league-donates-books-to-echo-loder-
students/video_872c8521-2792-507e-b5ca-3fb2d1995d37.html
https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/8525966
Nevada Reading Week Celebration: StoryWalk
Celebrate books and reading as you take a journey around the North Hills
Shopping Center to actively read a story as a family! Keep an eye out for lions!
events.washoecountylibrary.us
2. Assistance League: Ellen is the star of this news segment! EVERY student at
Echo Loder Elementary in Washoe County took home a book!
3.
https://www.2news.com/news/assistance-league-donates-books-to-echo-loder-
students/video_872c8521-2792-507e-b5ca-3fb2d1995d37.html
3. Northern Nevada United Way: Kelly Stevens organized a volunteer read aloud
event in Douglas, Lyon, Churchill, and Washoe counties. Take a look at the
screen shots attached. When volunteers signed up, they also had the option to
donate and "Give the Gift of Literacy".
I know we have so may more highlights from all of our committee members who made
this week special for educators, students, and community members.
Darl
“Reading is fundamental. I am infinitely proud that our team at NDE continues to support
educators in delivering literacy instruction,” said Jhone Ebert, State Superintendent of
Public Instruction. “We celebrate our incredible student artists who are helping Nevada to
‘catch the reading wave,’ and look forward to several fun, educational activities kicking off on
February 28 for Nevada Reading Week!”
The theme for the Nevada Reading Week 2022 is “Catch the Reading Wave.” NDE
recognizes Nevada Connections Academy sophomore Gretchen Riccobuono as the grand prize
winner of the 2022 Nevada Reading Week Poster Art Contest. Her drawing will serve as the
Statewide logo on t-shirts, bookmarks, and posters. Kristyn Raney, a freshman student at
Founders Classical Academy, is recognized as the runner up at the secondary level. The
artwork of the finalists and winner are hanging prominently in the Nevada Department of
Education offices in both Carson City and Las Vegas.
“As we kick off Nevada Reading Week, family and community members can get involved and
celebrate with us in many ways,” said Superintendent Ebert. “I encourage parents and
family members to read with your children for 20 minutes each day, as it is a proven way to
inspire a life-long passion for reading. Community members can get involved by donating
books or reaching out to a nearby school to read in the classroom.”
There are many ways educators, school leaders, librarians, students, and families can celebrate
and participate in Nevada Reading Week:
• myON is a digital reading platform available to all Nevada students and educators for
24/7 access.
• Teaching Books – The Nevada State Library Association offers access to Teaching
Books to any Nevada resident. TeachingBooks provides comprehensive literary
resources for educators, students, and families Statewide.
• Literacy Curriculum and Instructional Resources – Educators can access literacy
curriculum in Canvas, Nevada’s Learning Management Platform, and Discovery
Education. Educators can also access resources and best practices at the Nevada Digital
Learning Collaborative.
Visit the NDE website to find additional literary resources and learn more about Nevada
Reading Week 2022.
Attachments:
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The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) leads and collaborates with Nevada’s 17 school
districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity
Statewide. With offices in Carson City and Las Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education
in the State, working to achieve its mission to improve student achievement and educator
effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under
the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction,
NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators.
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Allegra Demerjian
Public Information Officer
“Reading is fundamental. I am infinitely proud that our team at NDE continues to support
educators in delivering literacy instruction,” said Jhone Ebert, State Superintendent of
Public Instruction. “We celebrate our incredible student artists who are helping Nevada to
‘catch the reading wave,’ and look forward to several fun, educational activities kicking off on
February 28 for Nevada Reading Week!”
The theme for the Nevada Reading Week 2022 is “Catch the Reading Wave.” NDE
recognizes Nevada Connections Academy sophomore Gretchen Riccobuono as the grand prize
winner of the 2022 Nevada Reading Week Poster Art Contest. Her drawing will serve as the
Statewide logo on t-shirts, bookmarks, and posters. Kristyn Raney, a freshman student at
Founders Classical Academy, is recognized as the runner up at the secondary level. The
artwork of the finalists and winner are hanging prominently in the Nevada Department of
Education offices in both Carson City and Las Vegas.
“As we kick off Nevada Reading Week, family and community members can get involved and
celebrate with us in many ways,” said Superintendent Ebert. “I encourage parents and
family members to read with your children for 20 minutes each day, as it is a proven way to
inspire a life-long passion for reading. Community members can get involved by donating
books or reaching out to a nearby school to read in the classroom.”
There are many ways educators, school leaders, librarians, students, and families can celebrate
and participate in Nevada Reading Week:
• myON is a digital reading platform available to all Nevada students and educators for
24/7 access.
• Teaching Books – The Nevada State Library Association offers access to Teaching
Books to any Nevada resident. TeachingBooks provides comprehensive literary
resources for educators, students, and families Statewide.
• Literacy Curriculum and Instructional Resources – Educators can access literacy
curriculum in Canvas, Nevada’s Learning Management Platform, and Discovery
Education. Educators can also access resources and best practices at the Nevada Digital
Learning Collaborative.
Visit the NDE website to find additional literary resources and learn more about Nevada
Reading Week 2022.
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The Nevada Department of Education (NDE) leads and collaborates with Nevada’s 17 school
districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity
Statewide. With offices in Carson City and Las Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education
in the State, working to achieve its mission to improve student achievement and educator
effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under
the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction,
NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators.
NDE Press Releases
Allegra Demerjian
Public Information Officer
Wednesday, March 2, Chris, Krystina, and I visited Pleasant Valley Elementary at the invitation of the librarian,
Stephanie Pirtle. We were happy to be guests at their Nevada Reading Week celebration and wore our
Hawaiian shirts in honor of the theme, Catch the Reading Wave. I shared examples of fun stuff you can do at
the library beyond books, talked about the differences between a public library and a school library, and
invited the students to come to see us at the big sunny yellow library (some call it mustard yellow) by the
soccer and baseball fields. Chris read the VERY SERIOUS book “Octopants” and Krystina read the story time
favorite “I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean.” We shared our time with three second-grade classes, three
Kindergarten classes, and one first grade class who really wanted to hear our stories (even though the entire
first grade had a field trip to our library just over a month ago) for a total of 138 students and educators.
Although this school has a huge percentage of students who already have library cards, thanks to past
outreach efforts and the amazing partnership with Mrs. Pirtle, we did issue 83 cards to mostly K and PreK
students and a few new PVES students.
We will be hosting Pleasant Valley ES for an after-hours literacy event tomorrow night at the library to close
out Reading Week with a bang.
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I am writing this letter in support of a library kiosk being placed at the Cold Springs Community
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Reference # RN2022-024
Synopsis:
Narrative:
I was told that 3342 needed assistance at the reference desk. I went down and talked to 3342. I also talked to 2655.
They told me that Paddy had made discriminatory comments about our volunteer. The patron said, "What is that?"
in reference to our transgender volunteer who was at the reference desk talking to 3342. I printed the discrimination
and harassment policy and went to talk to Paddy to tell him he needed to leave for the day. I went to the computer he
was at and told him we had complaints from or staff about some of the comments that were said about our volunteer.
I told him he was going to have to leave for the day. He refused to leave. He told me how the women just wanted
him out. I told him that is not the situation. I told him he made discriminatory comments and that he would have to
leave. I asked him multiple times that he had to leave for the day and could come back tomorrow. I then told him he
needed to leave, or I would call the sheriff to escort him out. He continue
d to try to explain his story. I told him three times he had to leave, or I would call the sheriff. He did not move from
his seat, so I called the sheriff. I told him because we had to call the sheriff, he was now suspended from the Washoe
County Library System for 30 days.
The sheriff arrived and escorted him out. When he was leaving, he cursed at the staff that was at the front desk.
Paddy is suspended from all libraries for 30 days.
,
Case Number RN2022-024
Incident Report
Reported by: BCOLLAMER
Contact # 1
Full Name Library Card Number
PADDY DIANGELO
Age Date of Birth Gender Race
MALE BLACK
Height Weight Hair Color Eye Color
5'00" 10 BLACK BROWN
Approx. Age Build Clothing (Limited to 49
characters)
20 - 29 MEDIUM BLACK JACKET, BLACK
BEANIE, BLUE PANTS
Notes
HE HAS A DIAMOND TATTOO BY HIS LEFT EYE. HE HAS A MUSTACHE AND BEARD.
Narrative text
I was told that 3342 needed assistance at the reference desk. I went down and talked to 3342. I also talked to 2655. They told me that
Paddy had made discriminatory comments about our volunteer. The patron said, "What is that?" in reference to our transgender volunteer
who was at the reference desk talking to 3342. I printed the discrimination and harassment policy and went to talk to Paddy to tell him he
needed to leave for the day. I went to the computer he was at and told him we had complaints from or staff about some of the comments
that were said about our volunteer. I told him he was going to have to leave for the day. He refused to leave. He told me how the women
just wanted him out. I told him that is not the situation. I told him he made discriminatory comments and that he would have to leave. I
asked him multiple times that he had to leave for the day and could come back tomorrow. I then told him he needed to leave, or I would
call the sheriff to escort him out. He continued to try to explain his story. I told him three times he had to leave, or I would call the sheriff.
He did not move from his seat, so I called the sheriff. I told him because we had to call the sheriff, he was now suspended from the
Washoe County Library System for 30 days.
The sheriff arrived and escorted him out. When he was leaving, he cursed at the staff that was at the front desk.
Paddy is suspended from all libraries for 30 days.
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Case Number RN2022-024
Around 10:30, one of our regular patrons came up to the Reference desk asking for a guest pass. At the same time, one of our
volunteers who is transgender was at the desk speaking to Cecily. The patron said, what is that, and I replied with what is what? He
then said what is that again, while looking at our volunteer. I told the patron that this is a public building and that all kinds of people are
welcome to be in the library. He started talking about how he was chastised by his step father when he was young and commented
about his culture. I asked him if there was a library question that I could answer for him and he kept talking about how he was chastised.
I then repeated that this is a public place and we allow anyone to be in the library, including him. Again I asked him if he had a library
related question and he walked away to his computer. After he left, I told Cecily what the patron had said and she called Kristen to come
and address the patron. Kristen was helping with another emergency situation, so Brent came to talk to the patron.
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Subject: Spring Virtual Field Trips Available
Hello Jeff,
Garner Holt Education through Imagination has developed virtual hands-on STEAM field
trips that invite students inside the world’s greatest theme park animatronics production
factory, to show them how careers in creative design, robotics, engineering, advanced
manufacturing, animation, and the visual and performing arts converge to create the
illusion of life in theme parks everywhere!
All Virtual Field Trips include:
• An overview of the inspirational story of Garner Holt Productions, Inc.
• Virtual Factory Tour
• Hand-On STEAM Activities
• All Required Materials
• Live Virtual Instruction
Learn more about our virtual experiences by viewing this short video.
Request a virtual tour of GHP with hands-on activities now by clicking HERE!
Each activity emulates unique aspects of the animatronic production process and fosters
21st Century Learning Skills. Our experiences are taught by highly trained educators with
a passion for STEAM Education and Career Exploration and provide hands-on
engineering and art activities that are differentiated for students K-12, including groups of
students with varying needs, including English Learners and GATE students.
You can find more information about our virtual field trip experiences via our website.
With experiences starting at $1,520, I can't think of a better way to engage students of all
ages!
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Virtual Field Trip Coordinator
Garner Holt Education through Imagination, LLC
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Subject: A Du Bois Discovery
A Du Bois Discovery
Newly arranged as the author intended: The Autobiography of W E B
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Karen Christensen
Mar 2
I can’t start this letter without saying something about the invasion of Ukraine. I’ve spent
a great deal of time recently immersed in letters written during the world wars of the
20th century. The sense of disbelief, uncertainty, and anxiety of this moment echoes
those past times. Is there an equivalent, though, in recent centuries for the boldness
and heroism we’re seeing from the Ukrainian leadership and especially from President
Volodymyr Zelensky? Winston Churchill was eloquent but he certainly didn’t put on
fatigues and put his own life on the line.
I was born by a golden river and in the shadow of two great hills, five years after the
Emancipation Proclamation which began the freeing of American Negro Slaves.
The Souls of Black Folk, also begins here in Great Barrington, with a story of Du Bois’s
first experience of what he called “the veil” between the races that took place in a
wooden schoolhouse that stood across Main Street from Great Barrington Town Hall.
In front of that Town Hall today stands a memorial erected in 1876, when Du Bois was
eight years old, to those who fought in the Civil War, with a flying angel on top and the
words, “Freedom and Union.”
You’ll find much more about the Great Barrington Editions at Berkshire Publishing. The
books can be preordered now and will be shipped later this month.
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W. E. B. Du Bois extolled the USSR and Communist China in the Autobiography,
especially in essays that were prominently placed at the beginning of previous editions
of the book. I had toyed with the idea of taking out these chapters, which one critic said
read like they’d just rolled off a mimeograph machine, but after reading them chapters
and an accompanying statement about his beliefs, I realize that Du Bois was a utopian
thinker when it came to Communism. This makes them especially interesting to
consider as we watch the unfolding situation between the Russian Federation, Ukraine,
and the world’s uniting liberal democracies.
I was gobsmacked² when I opened the document you see above. The full story my
discovery will be included in our edition, and is available below to paid subscribers.
. . . they sit and sit and talk and talk, and vote and vote; if this is all a mirage, it is a
perfect one. They believe it as I used to believe in the Spring Town Meeting in my
village. There is power rivalry and personal jealousy; all things in the Soviet Union are
not perfect. Mails miscarry, cables come a day late, styles are often queer; the world
problem of domestic service has not been settled. The question of life careers and the
decision between what one wants to do and what one is fitted to do, and what efforts
are needed—these matters have not yet found final answers; but they are being
frankly faced, and experiments are making. . . .
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In fact, Du Bois’s writing about Communism is utopian in tone. He was looking for a
better world, a better system, and late in life he had become discouraged by what was
happening in the United States. In the 1950s he was treated horribly by the US
government. He had faced indignities all his life, even as a highly accomplished and
well-known Black man. The story of his being interviewed for a teaching job and then
sent to the kitchen to eat, while the white candidate was invited to the dining room for
dinner, haunts me. Du Bois actually took the stage for a debate with an avowed racist,
someone like Nicholas Fuentes, in Chicago (thanks to Catherine Zhou for this link).
Du Bois traveled the world, visited Russia, and went to China to meet Mao Zedong. He
died in Ghana, disenchanted with his own country. Yet his love for Great Barrington
never wavered. And last month his only grandchild was buried here in the Mahaiwe
Cemetery, next to her mother, uncle, and grandmother, Du Bois’s first wife and two
children.
I first thought of publishing a book by Du Bois last year on the day of Black Lives Matter
events across the United States, as I saw people pouring into the tiny town of Great
Barrington, Massachusetts for a rally at Town Hall.
There were copies of his autobiography and other books on my shelf. I had been
hearing his story for years, at events and over the dinner table, and we published a
volume based on his teenage writings about the little church in Great Barrington that Du
Bois had written about as a teenager.
I assumed that the familiar line, “I was born by a golden river in the shadow of two great
hills,” was how his autobiography opened.
But to my surprise and dismay, that perfect opening line did not appear in the 1968 US
edition until Chapter 6. Instead, the book opens with short chapters about his travels
and Communist beliefs at the end of his life. How strange, I thought. I knew Du Bois had
been a prolific writer and that he had been active in the world, occupied with political
activities, editing, and organizing. Many of his books, including his groundbreaking 1903
The Souls of Black Folk, were put together in haste, compiled from pieces of journalism.
But he was also a graceful and poetic writer. I found myself doubting that this sequence
was what he intended.
Looking at a more recent edition from Oxford University Press, I noticed a footnote in
the excellent introduction by Werner Sollers, a Harvard historian that spoke to this
question. He explained that Du Bois’s friend Truman Nelson had claimed that the
original manuscript, which he had a carbon copy of, did not include those five opening
chapters: "It would be interesting to compare the Nelson manuscript with the version of
the book that is in the Du Bois Papers and that is reprinted here."
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The story of my quest will be in the book itself, and is available here for paid
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Celebrate 100 years of the Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO) and neon with our latest
Exhibition Series, Lighting Up Las Vegas: YESCO Marks a Glittering Century! YESCO’s neon
signs have played a significant role in creating Las Vegas’ notorious reputation as a city of
neon. Explore the online exhibition and learn more.
On the Road
Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series
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Danielle Allen features the renowned political theorist who discusses the importance of civics
in education and civic participation in everyday life. It is available on our website now. Watch
the conversation here.
In case you missed it, our program Building a More Perfect Union: A Conversation with
Danielle Allen features the renowned political theorist who discusses the importance of civics
in education and civic participation in everyday life. It is available on our website now. Watch
the conversation here.
Our award-winning Humanities Heart to Heart—a program of essays and multimedia projects
by Nevadans that reflect on life during the COVID-19 pandemic—continues as our writers share
a glimpse into their lives and changing relationships with the world during COVID-19. Delve
Our award-winning Humanities Heart to Heart—a program of essays and multimedia projects
by Nevadans that reflect on life during the COVID-19 pandemic—continues as our writers share
a glimpse into their lives and changing relationships with the world during COVID-19. Delve
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