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- ↑ Robison, Mark (2016-07-21). "Is Washoe library getting rid of thousands of books?". Reno Gazette Journal . Retrieved 2021-03-21.
- ↑ "Duncan/Traner Library". Washoe County Library System. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
- ↑ "Sparks Library". Washoe County Library System. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
- ↑ "Spanish Springs Library". Washoe County Library System. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
- ↑ McAndrew, Siobhan (2019-06-12). "Drag Queen Story Hour comes to Sparks Library; Nevada Family Alliance looks to stop event". Reno Gazette Journal . Retrieved 2021-03-21.
- ↑ Skorupa, Susan (2015-04-27). "9 newsy library things: geocaching and fallout shelter". Reno Gazette Journal . Retrieved 2021-03-21.