SANTA PAWS!

Paws 2 Read is a 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.


Holiday treats and activities will be available as well for these special Santa PAWS days!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Life-Size Land of Candy

December 6–19

Northwest Reno Library

Step into the game Land of Candy! Move through the colored squares to make your way to Candy Castle.


This game can be played with two to six players. 

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Aria 51

Deck the Halls with Ukulele

Saturday, December 14, 2 pm

South Valleys Library

Musical trio Aria 51 combines classical and folk instruments with singing to create a unique approach to a variety of your favorite holiday songs.


Presented by Pioneer Center Golden Encore.

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Senior Social Club

Team Trivia Throwdown

Sunday, December 15, 1 pm

Sparks Library

Join trivia buffs for a twist on a traditional trivia game. In this twisted game, teams will roll a 20-sided die to determine which themed trivia questions they'll be asked.

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High Noon with Neal Cobb

The Life and Times of the Churchill County Museum

Thursday, December 19, noon

Online event

Mel Glover, director of the Churchill County Museum, will join Neal for a discussion of the past and future of the museum.


Presented by the Nevada Historical Society.

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Holiday Events
Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.

BOOK CLUBS

Mystery Book Club 
Spanish Springs Library
November Road

by Lou Berney


Chapter One Book Club 
Downtown Reno Library
Judgment Prey

by John Sandford


SO Very Literary Book Club 
South Valleys Library
Out Stealing Horses

by Per Petterson

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, Christine talks about Hollywood behind-the-scenes stories. See the companion list below.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Behind the Scenes

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Library Board of Trustees Meeting


Wednesday, December 18, 5:30 pm

Downtown Reno Library

  

The Library Board meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month, usually at one of the library's twelve locations. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom. 


Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past library board meetings are available on the library website.

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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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300