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On the Kids' Shelf is a regular feature in partnership with local NPR affiliate KUNR. Catch your favorite librarians every week, sharing their favorite children's books, songs, and activities.
New episodes air on Tuesday mornings during Morning Edition (6:42 and 8:42 am) and Tuesday afternoons during All Things Considered (3:48 and 9:20 pm).
Visit our website or YouTube channel to browse past episodes, or subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the NPR app.
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| Paws 2 Read | Various times and locations |
Reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love. Friendly dogs lend a loving, non-judgmental ear to beginning readers. After reading to a gentle dog, children receive a free book. |
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| Book a Librarian | Various times and locations |
Get 50 minutes of assistance from a librarian. We can help you complete online job applications, file for unemployment, set up an email address, and apply for government assistance. |
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| Art and Craft Supply Swap | Northwest Reno Library Wednesday, February 18, 5 pm |
Too many supplies piling up from past creative projects? Donate your clean, gently used art and craft supplies (through February 17). On swap day, explore what others have shared, and take home materials you’ll use! |
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| High Noon with Neal Cobb Hair, Makeup, and Me | Online event
Thursday, February 19, noon | A monthly presentation of the Nevada Historical Society.
Putting on your face, or applying makeup is an activity most women and some men do daily. Jan Loverin, curator of clothing and textiles at the Nevada State Museum, explores a brief history of this ritual and its meanings. |
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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events: |
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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, Heather tells us about fiction set in Italy. See the companion list below.
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News & Announcements |
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The Library Board of Trustees recently approved an adjustment to the hours of operation at seven library locations. These hours will take effect on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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Holiday Closure |
All Washoe County Library locations will be closed Monday, February 16, for the Presidents Day holiday.
View all library hours and upcoming closures here. |
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, February 18, 5:30 pm Sparks 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 watch live on YouTube.
Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past library board meetings are available on the library website.
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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. |
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Friends of Washoe County Library |
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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.
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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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Washoe County Library System
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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 |
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