2026 General Election

Friday, October 30, is the last day of early voting in the 2026 general election. If you are an eligible Washoe County voter, you can vote at any of these libraries between 10 am and 6 pm, today and tomorrow. Same-day registration is available.


  • Downtown Reno Library

  • Incline Village Library

  • North Valleys Library

  • Northwest Reno Library

  • Sierra View Library

  • South Valleys Library

  • Spanish Springs Library

  • Sparks Library

Although our libraries will not be open for regular library business on Friday due to the Nevada Day holiday, they will still be open for voting. 


On Election Day (Tuesday, November 3), voting will again take place at all of the above locations, except the Sierra View and Sparks Libraries.


Visit the Registrar of Voters website for more information, including a list of all polling places in Washoe County.

Upcoming Events

Chats & Charlas

Spanish Springs Library

Sunday, November 1, 2 pm

Calling English and Spanish speakers and learners of all levels. Every month, we'll get together to chat and learn from each other. We'll spend half of our time speaking in English and half of our time speaking in Spanish. Knowledge of both languages not required. Come ready to chat!

Learn more
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Letters for Heroes

North Valleys Library

November 2–13

Join us in recognition of Veterans Day. Create heartfelt letters and cards to be delivered to residents of the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home, sharing messages of gratitude, encouragement, and appreciation for their service. Stop by the North Valleys Library any time we're open to make your card.

Learn more

Author Talk

Asha Frost

Online event

Tuesday, November 3, 11 am

In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from looking outward — it begins within. Join us for a conversation with Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine.

Sign up now

Scam Prevention From the Better Business Bureau

Sierra View Library

Wednesday, November 4, 4 pm

The holiday season is coming, and with it a surge in activity — and in scams. Join presenter Timothy Johnston to learn simple, practical steps that help protect your money and your identity during the busiest time of year.

Sign up now
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Movie Screenings

Movie Poster: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Browse all upcoming movie screenings.

Book Clubs

The Oracle's Daughter: The Rise and Fall of an American Cult by Harrison Hill

Dark Alleys

Sierra View Library

The Oracle's Daughter

by Harrison Hill


Four Seasons Book Club

Sparks Library

Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man)

by Jesse Sutanto


Tuesday Book Group

Spanish Springs Library

The Frozen River

by Ariel Lawhon


Mystery Book Club

Spanish Springs Library

All Good People Here

by Ashley Flowers

Browse all upcoming book clubs.

On the Shelf

On the Shelf Listen Now.

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, Bailey tells us about some campy horror novels. See the companion list below.

What to Read Next

Campy Horror

Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero
Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix
How to Survive Camping: The Man with No Shadow by Bonnie Quinn
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight by Kalynn Bayron
Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth
Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley
See the full list

News & Announcements

Holiday Closure

All Washoe County Library locations will be closed Friday, October 30, for Nevada Day. Polling places located inside libraries will still be open and accessible to voters.

View all library hours and upcoming closures.

Friends of Washoe County Library

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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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