New Material Delays

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Recently, the main supplier of books for Washoe County Library System, Baker & Taylor, went out of business. The recent closure has had a significant impact on library systems across the country, including ours, and, consequently, we’ve had to reorder many of our materials.


Our Technical Services department is working hard to find replacement vendors. However, we do anticipate some delays during this transition — new releases will likely arrive later than their publicized release dates, and patron requested material will take longer to arrive than usual.


We apologize for these delays, and we ask for your patience during this transitional period.

Upcoming Events

Gardening Talks by Washoe County Master Gardeners

Spanish Springs Library

Sunday, October 26, 1 pm

Want to learn more about gardening in Northern Nevada? During this monthly program, graduates of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension Master Gardener program share their knowledge. Each event features three 30-minute presentations.


While you’re there, you can visit the Master Gardener mobile help desk between 1 and 4 pm if you need some one-on-one assistance.

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Geothermal Discovery Day

Downtown Reno Library

Sunday, October 26, 1 pm

Hosted alongside the Geothermal Rising Conference, this event is open to both visiting families and the local community. The adventure begins at The Discovery Museum (490 S. Center St.) where families can enjoy snacks, explore interactive exhibits, and catch a live science demonstration. Then we’ll head across the street to the Downtown Reno Library for a geothermal-themed scavenger hunt and a cozy renewable energy story time for younger attendees.

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Author Talk

Philippa Gregory

Online event

Wednesday, October 29, 11 am

Coined as the "queen of British historical fiction," Philippa Gregory returns to the infamous Tudor Court with a tale that is both timely and timeless. We invite you to sit down with us for an intriguing conversation with Gregory about her newest novel, Boleyn Traitor.

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37th Annual Trick-or-Treat Parade

North Valleys Library

Wednesday, October 29, 4:30 pm

North Valleys Library will host the 37th Annual Trick-or-Treat Parade at North Hills Shopping Center. Stop by anytime between 4:30 and 6:30 pm to show off your amazing costumes as you parade about the library and the shopping center stopping for treats!

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

YALSA TeenTober. What will you discover at the library
Halloweeen Events
Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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Movie Screenings

Movie poster: Ghostbusters
Movie poster: The Sting

Browse all upcoming movie screenings.

Book Clubs

Book cover: Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library

Tulip Fever

by Deborah Moggach


Dark Alleys: A True Crime Book Club
Sierra View Library

A Gentleman and a Thief

by Dean Jobb


Fiction Addiction Book Club
North Valleys Library

The Litter of the Law

by Rita Mae Brown


Browse all upcoming book clubs.

On the Shelf

Listen Now: 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, Christine recommends some books about problem children. See the companion list below.

See all On the Shelf episodes.

What to Read Next

Problem Children

Book cover: Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage
Book cover: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Book cover: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Book cover: The Perfect Child by Lucinda Berry
Book cover: The Troop by Nick Cutter
Book cover: We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
See the full list

News & Announcements

Sorry, We Are Closed

Closures


Due to staffing shortages, the Incline Village Library will be closed on Saturdays through November 29.


All Washoe County Libraries will be closed Friday, October 31, for Nevada Day.


View all library hours and upcoming closures here.

Friends of Washoe County Library

Book Sale

October 18–26

There are just a few days left in the current Friends of Washoe County Library book sale. Sunday is bag day — pay $5 for anything you can fit in a supplied bag. As always, the sale is being held next door to the Sierra View Library in the Reno Town Mall.


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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