Summer Reading Challenge

Color our world

Early registration has begun for our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. From June 1 through July 31, you can earn free books by reading and attending library events. People of all ages are welcome to participate.

Upcoming Events

History on the Go presents

Baby Face Nelson in Nevada

Saturday, May 3, 1 pm

Sierra View Library

Few people living in Nevada today know that Baby Face Nelson, whose given name was Lester Gillis, spent a great deal of time in Nevada. 


Presented by Michael Fischer.

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Artist's Reception

Louie Marrujo

Saturday, May 3, 3 pm

South Valleys Library

Join artist Louie Marrujo to celebrate the opening of his exhibit, Luck, Logic, and Rammstein. The exhibition will be on display through July 1.

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Pioneer Center Youth Programs

Kantu Inka

Tuesday, May 6, 11 am

Sparks Library

Carlos Ocampo and Julie Lozada Ocampo as Kantu Inka present a bilingual performance about the music, clothing, history and culture of Peru’s Andean region.


Patrons are encouraged to play instruments, dance to Peruvian rhythms, and interact with the musicians.

Sign up now

Author Talk

David H. Rosmarin

Wednesday, May 7, 11 am

Online event

In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you less anxious. Instead, it will empower you to use anxiety to thrive.

Sign up now

Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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Book Clubs

Four Season Book Club 
Sparks Library

Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

by Jesse Q. Sutanto


Tuesday Book Group 
Spanish Springs Library

Remarkable Creatures

by Tracy Chevalier


Fiction Addiction Book Club 
North Valleys Library

The Power

by Naomi Alderman

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

On the Shelf

On the Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book news and reviews. In this week's episode, Kerry talks about novels about queens. See the companion list below.

What to Read Next

Queens in Fiction

See the full list

News & Announcements

Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting


Wednesday, May 7, 5:30 pm

Downtown Reno Library

  

The Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting next week. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom.


You can view the agenda, as well as agendas, minutes, and recordings of past library board meetings on the library website.

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.


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