Summer Reading Challenge

Color Our World

Our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge is going on now. Until the end of July, you can earn prizes by reading books and attending library events. Browse our calendar for upcoming Summer Reading Challenge events.


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

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Upcoming Events

History on the Go

Lake Tahoe's Accidental Conservationists

Saturday, July 5, 1 pm

Sierra View Library

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff re-enact the characters of one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s through 1950s: George and Elia Whittell.


A presentation of the Nevada Historical Society.

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Reno Phil

Discover Music Concert

Various times and locations

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.

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Author Talk

Raúl the Third

Tuesday, July 8, 11 am and 1 pm

Online event

Join author and illustrator Raúl the Third as he discusses his book ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!


Please note that we will be hosting Raúl the Third twice on this date, once in Spanish and once in English.

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Nevada Department of Wildlife at the North Valleys Library

Thursday, July 10, 3:30 pm

North Valleys Library

Join us for an afternoon of STEAM activities presented by the Nevada Department of Wildlife! Learn about native Northern Nevadan wildlife with hands-on activities and a 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

Dark Alleys
Sierra View Library

American Predator

by Maureen Callaghan


Four Seasons Book Club

Sparks Library

The Bean Trees

by Barbara Kingsolver


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library

Tom Lake

by Ann Patchett


Fiction Addiction Book Club
North Valleys Library

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by Andrew Sean Greer

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

On the Shelf

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, Jackie tells us about some books about mental health. See the companion list below.

See all On the Shelf episodes.

What to Read Next

Mental Health

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News & Announcements

Holiday Closure

All Washoe County Library locations will be closed Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.


View all library hours and upcoming closures here.

The Explorer


The summer 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.  

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 the 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