Artown

30 Anniversary Artown

July is Artown! The month-long arts celebration is underway, and we're hosting a variety of related events. Visit our calendar of events to see listings of upcoming events, and see our gallery calendar for listings of current art exhibits. Stop by any Washoe County Library location to pick up an Artown Little Book to see the full list of Artown events.

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Upcoming Events

Art Talk and Reception

Kelsey Mast

Saturday, July 12, 1 pm

Northwest Reno Library

Join artist Kelsey Mast for her art talk and opening reception. Experience the exhibit Cloudscapes, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments.

This exhibition explores the beauty and transient nature of clouds, capturing their fleeting shapes and forms as a reflection on life's temporary moments.


Cloudscapes will be on display through Sunday, August 24.

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High Noon with Neal Cobb

Death Valley’s Improbable Gold Rush

Thursday, July 17, noon

Online event

A presentation of the Nevada Historical Society, High Noon with Neal Cobb is a monthly history series that delves into Nevada topics with local experts. Neal Cobb is a passionate historian and honorary curator for the Nevada Historical Society. Each month he is joined by a different guest presenter.


This month Ted Faye tells us about the Death Valley gold rush of the early 20th century.

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Author Talk

Marie Lu

Thursday, July 17, 1 pm

Online event

Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets. Explore the depths of deceit, battle for power, and the lengths characters will go to unmask the truth. 

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Reno Phil

Discover Music Concert

Thursday, July 17, 4 pm

North Valleys Library

Experience the magic of live music with Discover Music, the Reno Phil’s performance series! Enjoy this concert by a small ensemble as they share their music, showcase their instruments, and inspire a love for music.

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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

Inclined to Read Book Group
Incline Village Library

The Honey Bus

by Meredith May


Chapter One Book Club

Downtown Reno Library

Go Tell It on the Mountain

by James Baldwin


Eclectic Evening Book Club
Northwest Reno Library

The Lion Women of Tehran

by Marjan Kamali


SO Very Literary Book Club
South Valleys Library

Garlic and Sapphires

by Ruth Reichl


Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library

Dark Sky

by C.J. Box

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, Becca tells us about some books inspired by Jane Austen. See the companion list below.

See all On the Shelf episodes.

What to Read Next

Fiction Inspired by Jane Austen

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News & Announcements

Library Board of Trustees Meeting


Wednesday, July 16, 5:45 pm

South Valleys Library

  

The Library Board meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month, usually at one of the library's 12 locations. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom. 


Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past library board meetings are available 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