Online Newspapers

Did you know your library card gives you free, online access to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and all Gannett newspapers, including the Reno Gazette-Journal and USA Today.

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Upcoming Events

Make and Mingle for Adults

Sunday, May 25, 1 pm

Sparks Library

Join us at the Sparks Library on the fourth Sunday of each month for fun crafts and great conversation. Bring a friend or two! This program is for adults over 18 years old.


This month we'll be learning easy techniques for bookbinding. 

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Gardening Talks by Washoe County Master Gardeners

Sunday, May 25, 1:30 pm

Spanish Springs Library

Join us for three half-hour talks on gardening topics, presented by Washoe County Master Gardeners. The Master Gardener Help Desk will also be available during this time to provide one-on-one help with your gardening issues.

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Pioneer Center Youth Programs

The Note-Ables

Wednesday, May 28, 10:30 am

North Valleys Library

The Note-Ables band is a professional group of musicians with a mission to change the face of disability through music. Their program includes live rock music performances, discussions of disability, a Q&A session with the band members, and interactive songs.

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Teen Scene: Pizza and Room Decor Projects

Wednesday, May 28, 3:30 pm

Sierra View Library

Want to help plan fun library activities? We'll scheme library projects and programs while making yarn-wrapped letters and vinyl stickers on our Cricut vinyl cutting machine to decorate your walls! Snacks will be provided.

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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

Dark Alleys 
Sierra View Library

I'll Be Gone in the Dark

by Michelle McNamara


Four Seasons Book Club 
Sparks Library

Klara and the Sun

by Kazou Ishiguro


Tuesday Book Group 
Spanish Springs Library

Night

by Elie Wiesel


Fiction Addiction Book Club 
North Valleys Library

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

by Gail Honeyman


SO Very Literary Book Club
Sparks Library

The Widow Clicquot

by Tilar J. Mazzeo

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, Bailey tells us about some books about mothers in speculative fiction. See the companion list below.

See all On the Shelf episodes.

What to Read Next

Mothers in Speculative Fiction

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News & Announcements

Summer Reading Challenge


Early registration has begun for our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. From June 1 through July 31 you can earn free books by reading and attending library events. People of all ages are welcome to participate.

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Memorial Day Closure

All Washoe County Libraries will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.

View all library hours and upcoming closures here.

Friends of Washoe County Library

Book Sale

May 31–June 8

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.


The next Friends of Washoe County Library book sale starts next week. As always, the sale is being held next door to the Sierra View Library in the Reno Town Mall. You can get early access to the sale Friday, May 30, 3–6 pm, by becoming a Friends member now or at the door.

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