Summer Reading Challenge

Unearth a Story TM Summer Reading theme with Dinosaurs Reading

Our 2026 Summer Reading Challenge ends in one week. But there are still lots of Summer Reading Challenge events you can attend. Check our online calendar to see what we have planned.

Kids can collect the books they earned at the Spark's Library's wrap-up party or by visiting any branch before the end of August. Adults can redeem their Summer Reading Challenge vouchers at the August Friends of Washoe County Library book sale or at a branch book sale.

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Upcoming Events

Young Shakespeare Presents

Macbeth

Multiple times and locations

Young Shakespeare will bring their production of Shakespeare's Macbeth to multiple library locations this month.

Young Shakespeare features an interactive, hour-long adaptation of their mainstage production created with the young audience member in mind.

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Author Talk

Marisa Franco

Online event

Tuesday, July 28, 11 am

Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book, Platonic, explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize!

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Adventure Hour

Verdi Community Library

Wednesday, July 29, 4 pm

Adventure Hour is a brand-new way to explore, create, and learn. With more summer events than ever before, this new program features crafts, experiments, and activities inspired by our dinosaur-themed Summer Reading Challenge.

This week, we'll be making lava lamps!

Story Time at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden

Wilbur D. May Arboretum

Thursday, July 30, 10 am

Join your favorite Washoe County librarians for family-friendly outdoor story times in Honey's Garden at the arboretum. Celebrate early literacy through stories, movement, and music followed by engaging activities.

This week's event will be the last Story Time at the arboretum of the year.

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Movie Screenings

Browse all upcoming movie screenings.

Book Clubs

In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende

Four Seasons Book Club

Sparks Library

In the Midst of Winter

by Isabel Allende

Dark Alleys

Sierra View Library

Say Nothing

by Patrick Radden Keefe

Tuesday Book Group

Spanish Springs Library

James

by Percival Everett

Fiction Addiction Book Club

North Valleys Library

People We Meet on Vacation

by Emily Henry

Browse all upcoming book clubs.

News & Announcements

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

Book Sale

August 1–9

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.