New Hours effective February 23

Starting next week, several Washoe County Library locations will have new operating hours. Find all our current hours on our website. 


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Upcoming Events

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Gardening Talks by Washoe County Master Gardeners

Spanish Springs Library

Sunday, February 22, 1:30 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.


The Master Gardener Help Desk will be available for one-on-one assistance during this event.

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Author Talk

Tom Crouch

Online event

Tuesday, February 24, 11 am

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.


Register now to take part in the conversation and learn about the trials, errors, and incredible legacy of the Smithsonian’s foundation.

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Pioneer Center Youth Programs

The Note-Ables

North Valleys Library

Wednesday, February 25, 10:30 am

Enjoy an engaging, informative, and interactive live performance by The Note-Ables band, and be encouraged to sing and clap along to age-appropriate popular songs, learning about basic concepts of disability, access, and inclusion.

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Musical Stories with the Reno Chamber Orchestra

Sparks Library

Thursday, February 26, 10:15 am

This musical storytelling adventure for kids is presented by the musicians of the Reno Chamber Orchestra, featuring pianist Kelly Kuo, violinist Ruth Lenz, clarinetist Karl Busch, and narrator Amy Heald.

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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Movie Screenings

Movie Poster: In the Heat of the Night
Movie poster: From Russia with Love

Browse all upcoming movie screenings.

Book Clubs

The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann

Dark Alleys

Sierra View Library

The Wager

by David Grann


Four Seasons Book Club

Sparks Library

Slouch

by Christina Wyman


Tuesday Book Group

Spanish Springs Library

Years of Wonders

by Geraldine Brooks


Fiction Addiction Book Club

North Valleys Library

The Motel Life

by Willy Vlautin

Browse all upcoming book clubs.

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 Brent tells us about Out of a Jar by Deborah Marcero.

Browse all On the Kids' Shelf episodes.

What to Read Next

Journaling

The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling by John Muir Laws
Treasure Book Making: Crafting Handmade Sustainable Journals (Create Diary Diys and Papercrafts Without Bookbinding Tools) by Natasa Marinkovic
The Artist's Way Toolkit: How to Use the Creative Practices by Julia Cameron
The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future by Ryder Carroll
Narrative Healing: Awaken the Power of Your Story by Lisa Weinert
The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland Allen
See the full list

News & Announcements

Bookmobile Service Paused


Due to staffing changes, Library on the Go bookmobile services have been temporarily paused until early spring. We are committed to resuming service for the spring/summer schedule and look forward to seeing you then. Any materials that have been checked out from the bookmobile may be returned to any Washoe County Library branch.

Friends of Washoe County Library

Due to construction at the Reno Town Mall, book donations cannot currently be delivered to the Friends at their usual location. Please bring your donations to the Sierra View Library instead.

Friends of Washoe County Library. Est. 1980

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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