Spring Break!

Spring Break!

Washoe County School District spring break is March 23 through April 3.


If you are looking for something to do while school's out, join us for one of our multi-day camps focused on science and art. Or visit a museum or state park for free with Discover & Go or our library state park pass program.


Kids can get free lunches provided by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada at the Downtown Reno Library during Kids Cafe.

Upcoming Events

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Hits, Harmony, and High Heels

Northwest Reno Library

Saturday, March 21, 11 am

Hailing from the heart of Reno, the Retro Radio Dolls transport audiences back in time to the golden age of radio. Hits, Harmony and High Heels entertains and engages audiences with songs from the 1920s through current hits with three-part harmony vocals and colorful costumes.


A Pioneer Center Golden Encore presentation. 

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Author Talk

Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver

Online event

Tuesday, March 24, 11 am

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal. In this work, Walter, a Pulitzer finalist, exposes the country’s failed response to the opioid crisis, and the malfeasance, corruption, and snake oil which blight the drug rehabilitation industry.

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Support for Families Navigating Dementia

Sparks Library

Tuesday, March 24, noon

Join us for a workshop with the Alzheimer's Association and Arbors Memory Care to better understand dementia and the emotional impact it has on families. The workshop will explore how to find community support and tools for relief for family members while maintaining dignity for those with dementia.


The Alzheimer's Association will share resources and support they offer locally. 

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Brüka Theatre for Children

Online event

Thursday, March 26, 3 pm

This season, Brüka Theatre for Children presents a new original work The Sporkals League: A Hero’s Adventure. Named for the spoon/fork variety utensil in lunchrooms, this kooky group of problem solvers is in a league of their own as they focus their talents on values and creating community.


A Pioneer Center Youth Programs presentation.

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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

Yellow Bird: Oil, Murder, and a Woman's Search for Justice in Indian Country by Sierra Crane Murdoch

Dark Alleys

Sierra View Library

Yellow Bird

by Sierra Crane Murdoch


Four Seasons Book Group

Sparks Library

Murder Takes a Vacation

by Laura Lippman


Fiction Addiction Book Club

North Valleys Library

Outlawed

by Anna North


Chapter One Book Club

Downtown Reno Library

The Alice Network

by Kate Quinn

Browse all upcoming book clubs.

On the Shelf

On the Shelf Listen Now

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, Libby recommends some young adult dystopian fiction. See the companion list below.

What to Read Next

Nostalgic Young Adult Dystopias

Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Eve by Anna Carey
Partials by Dan Wells
The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau
Impostors by Scott Westerfeld
The Dividing Sky by Jill Tew
See the full list

News & Announcements

Washoe County Library Explorer Spring Events and Resources

The Explorer


The spring 2026 issue of the Washoe County Library Explorer is now available. The Explorer is our comprehensive events guide. New issues are released seasonally and cover three months of library programs and events.


Download it today, or pick up a print copy at any Washoe County Library location.  

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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