Summer Reading Challenge Prizes

Unearth a Story TM Summer Reading theme with Dinosaurs Reading

There's just a little more than a week left before the deadline for picking up your Summer Reading Challenge prizes. Kids who earned books and adults and teens who earned vouchers must pick up their prizes by August 31.

Visit our Summer Reading Challenge webpage for more details.

Upcoming Events

Author Talk

Beronda Montgomery

Online event

Tuesday, August 25, 11 am

Join us for a riveting conversation with award-winning biologist Beronda Montgomery as we discuss her book, When Trees Testify.

Plant Swap

South Valleys Library

Tuesday, August 25, 3–5 pm

Bring healthy, well-rooted plants or any type of cutting, and leave with new plant friends to warm up your home as we head into the cold fall and winter months.

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Reno Phil's Make Some Noise Discover Stories in Sound

Sparks Library

Wednesday, August 26, 2 pm

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

Artist's Reception

Amjad Hilles Limbo

Downtown Reno Library

Thursday, August 27, 3 pm

We are excited to host the work of Amjad Hilles (Joud Galata). Join us for a reception to celebrate his work, on display at the Downtown Reno Library through October 2.

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Movie Screenings

Browse all upcoming movie screenings.

Book Clubs

Dark Alleys

Sierra View Library

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

by TJ Klune

Four Seasons Book Club

Sparks Library

The Lemon Tree

by Sandy Tolan

Tuesday Book Group

Spanish Springs Library

The Lost Bookshop

by Evie Woods

Browse all upcoming book clubs.

On the Kids' Shelf

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 Lizzy tells us about Am I Yours? by Alex Latimer.

News & Announcements

Northwest Reno Library Closed for Renovations

The Northwest Reno Library is closed for heating and cooling system replacement and roof retrofit. The library is expected to reopen in late summer 2026.

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 Washoe County Library System.

To join, to donate, or for more information, please visit www.washoelibraryfriends.org or call 775-324-5522.