Each story matters. Every child counts. Dia. Children's Day/Book Day. Celebrate with us!

Sierra View Library

Saturday, April 18, 11 am


Join us for a free performance by Reno Taiko Tsurunokai, an interactive poetry and music workshop with City of Reno Poet Laureate Elisa Garcia and local educator and artist Josue Valadez, arts and crafts, a bilingual puppet show, and family-friendly activities in honor of Children's Day/Book Day!


El día de los niños/El día de los libros is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to link children and their families to diverse books, languages, and cultures.

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Upcoming Events

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Artist's Reception

Tyler Ewing

Sparks Library

Saturday, April 11, 1 pm

View photography from artist Tyler Ewing while enjoying light refreshments. Meet the artist, discuss their process, and see the exhibit, which will be on display through May.

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Sunday Funday

Reno Taiko Tsurunokai

Northwest Reno Library

Sunday, April 12, 11 am

Reno Taiko Tsurunokai brings the ancient art of Japanese Taiko drumming to our community. Traditional taiko drums have been used in warfare, martial arts, religious ceremonies, and festivals throughout Japan for over 1,400 years.

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Author Talk

Brad Taylor

Online event

Tuesday, April 14, 4 pm

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike.


Taylor is the author of the New York Times bestselling Pike Logan series. He served for more than 20 years in the U.S. Army, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, commonly known as Delta Force. 

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High Noon with Neal Cobb

History of Hamilton, Nevada, White Pine County's Original County Seat

Online event

Thursday, April 16, noon

This month, Neal Cobb will be joined by Sean Pitts, historian and director of the East Ely Railroad Depot Museum, discussing Hamilton, Nevada, White Pine County's original county seat.


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.

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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

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

Chapter One Book Club

Downtown Reno Library

The Alice Network

by Kate Quinn


Eclectic Evening Book Club

Northwest Reno Library

Bog Queen

by Anna North


SO Very Literary Book Club

South Valleys Library

A Fever in the Heartland

by Timothy Egan


Mystery Book Club

Spanish Springs Library

Death of a Nurse

by M.C. Beaton

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On the Kids' Shelf

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On the Kids' Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book talks, activities, and early literacy tips. In this week's episode Heather tells us about The Bellwoods Game by Celia Krampien.

What to Read Next

Baseball Books for Kids

Decoy Saves Opening Day by Shohei Ohtani
Call Me Roberto!: Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos by Nathalie Alonso
A Little Slugger's Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Baseball and Life by Patrick Renna
A Kids' Guide to the National Baseball Hall of Fame: The Greatest Players from Hank Aaron to Derek Jeter to Cy Young by James Buckley Jr
Black Diamond Kings by Charles R. Smith
Baseball's Shining Season: America's Pastime on the Brink of War by Martin W. Sandler
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News & Announcements

Washoe County Library Explorer Spring Events and Resources

The Explorer


The spring 2026 issue of the Washoe County Library Explorer is now available. The Explorer is our comprehensive events guide. New issues are released seasonally and cover three months of library programs and events.


Download it today, or pick up a print copy at any Washoe County Library location.  

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Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Washoe County Commissioners is accepting applications for two vacancies on the Washoe County Library Board of Trustees. The application and a description of responsibilities are available on the Washoe County Board & Commission Openings page.


Deadline for application is May 1, 5 pm.


The next Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held April 15, 5:30 pm, at the Spanish Springs Library.

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