Better Business Bureau Scam Prevention 

Color our world

The Better Business Bureau is visiting various library locations to talk about scam prevention. Learn about current scam trends, the riskiest scams by age group, and leave with 10 tips that can help you avoid most scams.

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Upcoming Events

Wildlife Education with NDOW

Saturday, May 10, 11 am

Sparks Library

Get an in-depth look at native Nevadan animal pelts and skulls and the adaptations of different species. 

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Spark the Imagination

Multiple times and locations

Join artist Terrance Hammond in a fun and collaborative drawing activity.

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Author Talk

Liann Zhann

Wednesday, May 14, 4 pm

Online event

Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller, Julie Chan is Dead. 

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High Noon with Neal Cobb

Reno Rodeo Mural Video and the Historic Reno Rodeo Talk

Thursday, May 15, noon

Online event

This month, Neal shares the story of artists Erik and Mikey Burke, who were commissioned by the Reno Rodeo to paint 1,800-foot mural timelines of the history of the Reno Rodeo.

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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Book Clubs

Tuesday Book Group 
Spanish Springs Library

Remarkable Creatures

by Tracy Chevalier


Fiction Addiction Book Club 
North Valleys Library

The Power

by Naomi Alderman


Mystery Book Club 
Spanish Springs Library

Random in Death

by J.D. Robb


Inclined to Read Book Group 
Incline Village Library

Hidden Valley Road

by Robert Kolker


Chapter One Book Club 
Downtown Reno Library

The Three-Body Problem

by Cixin Liu

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

On the Kids' Shelf

Listen now

On the Kids' Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book talks, activities, and early literacy tips.


In this week's episode Lysa tells us about A Love Letter to My Library by Lisa Katzenberger.

What to Read Next

Most Anticipated Nonfiction 2025

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News & Announcements

Delayed Opening


On Thursday, May 15, all Washoe County Library locations will open late in order to accomodate staff training. Branches will open at 2 pm, except the Duncan/Traner, Gerlach, Senior Center, and Verdi libraries, which will be closed all day.


See all hours and scheduled closures.

Friends of Washoe County Library

Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating, fundraising, and providing support for the Washoe County Library System.


The next Friends book sale starts May 31.


To join, to donate, or for more information, please visit www.washoelibraryfriends.org or call 775-324-5522.

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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300