Featured Resource: Brainfuse JobNow

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Brainfuse JobNow offers a one-stop-shop for job seekers with Washoe County Library cards. JobNow specialists are available daily to provide live, one-on-one assistance with resume creation, proofreading, and interview coaching. 


Live help is available daily from 1 pm to 10 pm, excluding holidays.  All other JobNow resources are always available.


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Upcoming Events

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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

We can help you complete online job applications, file for unemployment, set up an email address, and apply for government assistance. Make an appointment, and a librarian will do their best to help you. 

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Author talk

Lindsey Stewart

Online event

Thursday, February 12, 11 am

Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America, tells the stories of women who courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. Join us to take part in the magic and celebrate the legacy of America’s founding Black women. 

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Sparks Dungeons & Dragons 

Sparks Library

Friday, February 13, 4 pm

Join our library Dungeon Master and a team of adventurers for some role-playing fun. Some weeks we’ll do a short, one-shot adventure; other times you can join an ongoing campaign. Bring a character you’ve already created, or use one of ours. Recommended for kids ages 12 and up. Registration required.

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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Movie Screenings

Movie Poster: The Great Gatsby
Movie poster: Pride and Prejudice

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Book Clubs

The Arctic Fury by Greer Macallister

Four Seasons Book Club

Sparks Library

That Churchill Woman

by Stephanie Barron


Tuesday Book Group

Spanish Springs Library

The Arctic Fury

by Greer Macallister


Fiction Addiction Book Club

North Valleys Library

Rules of Civility

by Amor Towles


Mystery Book Club

Spanish Springs Library

Fire and Bones

by Kathy Reichs


Inclined to Read Book Group

Incline Village Library

The Collected Regrets of Clover

by Mikki Brammer


Chapter One Book Club

Downtown Reno Library

Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros

Browse all upcoming book clubs.

On the Kids' Shelf

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On the Kids' Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book talks, activities, and early literacy tips. In this week's episode, Ann tells us about The Dinosaur in the Garden by Deb Pilluti.

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What to Read Next

2026 ALA Youth Media Award 

The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story by Daniel Nayeri
The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest (Newbery Honor Book) by Aubrey Hartman
Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe by Amy S. Hansen
A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation by Pablo Cartaya
All the Blues in the Sky by Renaee Watson
Stop That Mop!: Ready-To-Read Level 1 (Theodor Seuss Geisel Award) by Jonathan Fenske
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News & Announcements

New Hours effective February 23

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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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.

Friends of Washoe County Library

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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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300