Nevada Reading Week Challenge

Book and Adventure #nevadareadingweek

February 1–March 31, 2026


Ready to Book an Adventure? Join the Nevada Reading Week Beanstack Challenge, starting this week, in anticipation of Nevada Reading Week, March 2–6.


Dive into our exciting, interactive Beanstack Challenge — perfect for students grades PreK–12. Track your reading, earn digital badges, and make every page count.


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Upcoming Events

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National Seed Swap Day

Sparks Library

Saturday, January 31, 10:30 am

Join Master Gardeners of Washoe County to learn about National Seed Swap Day and share and collect seeds for your spring garden! All ages are welcome.

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Love and Romance in the Shadow of the Holocaust

Northwest Reno Library

Wednesday, February 4, 5:30 pm

Dr. James McSpadden will present amazing stories of love and loss during the Holocaust.

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Author Talk

Vanesssa Riley

Online event

Thursday, February 5, 4 pm

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword & Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

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Sparks and Spells: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Sparks Library

Thursday, February 5, 5 pm

Join our library Dungeon Master and a team of adventurers for some role-playing fun. The group will take on short, one-shot adventures as well as longer, ongoing campaigns. All experience levels welcome. 

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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Movie Screenings

Movie poster: To Kill a Mockingbird
Movie poster: Pride and Prejudice

Browse all upcoming movie screenings.

Book Clubs

Book cover: That Churchill Woman by Stephanie Barron

Dark Alleys

Sierra View Library

Bad Blood

by John Carreyrou


Four Seasons Book Club

Sparks Library

That Churchill Woman

by Stephanie Barron


Tuesday Book Group

Spanish Springs Library

The Arctic Fury

by Greer Macallister


Fiction Addiction Book Club

North Valleys Library

Rules of Civility

by Amor Towles


Mystery Book Club

Spanish Springs Library

Fire and Bones

by Kathy Reichs

Browse all upcoming book clubs.

What to Read Next

Snowed in Fiction

Our Winter Monster by Dennis Mahoney
The Snow Lies Deep: A Mercy Carr Mystery by Paula Munier
Solo Faces by James Salter
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Snowy Day and Other Stories by Lee Chang-Dong
The Girl with Ice in Her Veins: A Lisbeth Salander Novel by Karin Smirnoff
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News & Announcements

New Hours effective February 23

The Library Board of Trustees recently approved an adjustment to the hours of operation at seven library locations. These hours will take effect on Monday, February 23, 2026.

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Bookmobile Service Paused


Due to staffing changes, Library on the Go bookmobile services have been temporarily paused until early spring. We are committed to resuming service for the spring/summer schedule and look forward to seeing you then. Any materials that have been checked out from the bookmobile may be returned to any Washoe County Library branch.

Friends of Washoe County Library

Friends of Washoe County Library. Est. 1980

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


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

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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300