Paws 2 Read

Paws 2 Read

The Paws 4 Love dogs will be visiting Washoe County libraries this week. These friendly dogs lend a nonjudgmental ear to beginning readers. After reading to one of these gentle dogs, your child will receive a free book.


Kids can count their time reading to the Paws 4 Loves dogs towards their Summer Reading Challenge totals and earn another book.


Visit our calendar of events to see all the times and locations for Paws 2 Read.

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Upcoming Events

Reno Phil: Discover Music Small Ensemble Concerts

Multiple times and locations

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

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Artist's Reception

Frames of Reference by Shaun Grekor

South Valleys Library

Saturday, July 11, 1 pm

Join artist Shaun Grekor to celebrate the opening of his exhibit, Frames of Reference.


Registration is recommended but not required.

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Author talk

Karin Slaughter

Online event

Tuesday, July 14, 4 pm

Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.

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High Noon with Neal Cobb

An Overview and History of the Nevada State Railroad Museum

Online event

Thursday, July 16, noon

This month Neal will be joined by Adam Michalski, who will tell us about the history of the Nevada State Railroad Museum.


Michalski has served as the curator of history at the Nevada State Railroad Museum since 2023.

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Movie Screenings

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Book Clubs

A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II by Sonia Purnell

Tuesday Book Group

Spanish Springs Library

A Woman of No Importance

by Sonia Purnell


Chapter One Book Club

Downtown Reno Library

Station Eleven

by Emily St. John Mandel


SO Very Literary Book Club

South Valleys Library

Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe


Mystery Book Club

Spanish Springs Library

Pieces of Her

by Karin Slaughter

Browse all upcoming book clubs.

What to Read Next

America 250 for Kids

How Benjamin Franklin Became a Revolutionary in Seven (Not-So-Easy) Steps by Gretchen Woelfle
Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson
Flags Over America: A Star-Spangled Story by Cheryl Harness
This Land Is Our Land: A History of American Immigration by Linda Barrett Osborne
Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History by Rachel C. Katz
Our 50 States: A Family Adventure Across America by Lynne Cheney
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News & Announcements

Library Board of Trustees Meeting


Wednesday, July 15, 5:30 pm

South Valleys Library

  

The Library Board meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month, usually at one of the library's 12 locations. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person or view on YouTube.


Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past library board meetings are available on the library website.

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Summer Reading Challenge: Unearth a Story


Our 2026 Summer Reading Challenge starts Monday. Through the end of July, you can earn prizes by reading books and attending library events. 


Spend a summer full of reading, learning, and sharing adventures with us!

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Northwest Reno Library Closed for Renovations

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

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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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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300