SPARKS HOMETOWNE CHRISTMAS PARADE

Library staff in holiday costumes

The 2024 Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade will be celebrating 37 years of tradition. This year’s theme is A Cowboy Christmas. Our team will be marching in this annual event again next Saturday, December 7, at 1 pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Peanutcracker:

The Story in a Nutshell

Tuesday, December 3, 3:30 pm

Downtown Reno Library

Join us for a preview and discussion with Sierra Nevada Ballet’s Assistant Artistic Director Ananda Bena-Weber. The Peanutcracker is a condensed, narrated adaptation of the beloved holiday ballet, The Nutcracker, specially crafted for families with young children. 

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Author Talk

Jeffrey Post

Wednesday, December 4, 11 am

Online event

Join us for a dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, as he talks about Unearthed: The Smithsonian National Gem Collection. 

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Winter Holiday Ornament Cricut Craft

Wednesday, December 4, 4–6:30 pm

North Valleys Library

Use a Cricut machine to design and make your own special holiday ornament. Register for your 20-minute lesson in groups of up to three people. 

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Life-Size Land of Candy

Saturday, December 6–19

Northwest Reno Library

Step into the game Land of Candy! Move through the colored squares to make your way to Candy Castle. This game can be played with two to six players. 

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Holiday Events
Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise

by Colleen Oakley


Tuesday Book Group 
Spanish Springs Library
The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop

by Fannie Flagg


Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
November Road

by Lou Berney


Chapter One Book Club 
Downtown Reno Library
Judgment Prey

by John Sandford

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, Natalie talks about young adult whodunits. See the companion list below.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Young Adult Whodunits

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Give Thanks, Give Food

Washoe County Library System is partnering with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to combat hunger in our community. During November and December, patrons are invited to donate cans and boxes of nonperishable food to most Washoe County Library locations. (The Incline Village and Sparks libraries are not accepting donations.)

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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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300