Summer Reading Challenge

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Our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge ended yesterday. We'd like to thank everyone who participated. Nearly 700 people completed the challenge, with more than 12,000 hours read.


Kids can collect the books they earned by visiting any branch before the end of August. Adults can redeem their Summer Reading Challenge vouchers at the upcoming Friends of Washoe County Library book sale or at any branch book sale.

Upcoming Events

The Stories, Science, and History of Birds 

Online event

Tuesday, August 5, 11 am

Delve into the fascinating world of birds with Smithsonian biologist Jay Falk.

Learn more

Nevada Historical Society

The Basques of Nevada in World War II 

Sierra View Library

Wednesday, August 6, 4:30 pm

Join Basque Scholar, Dr. Pedro J. Oiarzabal, for a fascinating lecture on the role of Basques of Nevada during World War II.

Learn more

Nevada Department of Wildlife at the North Valleys Library

North Valleys Library

Thursday, August 7, 3:30 pm

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.

Sign up now

Sparks and Spells: Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Sparks Library

Thursday, August 7, 5 pm

Join our library Dungeon Master and a team of adventurers for some role-playing fun. The group will take on short, one-shot adventures as well as longer, ongoing campaigns. All experience levels welcome.

Sign up now

Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
View all

Book Clubs

Dark Sky. C.J. Box

Four Seasons Book Club

Sparks Library

Eruption

by Michael Crichton and James Patterson


Dark Alleys

Sierra View Library

The Witch of New York

by Alex Hortis


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library

Before We Were Yours

by Lisa Wingate


Fiction Addiction Book Club
North Valleys Library

Bewilderment

by Richard Powers

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

What to Read Next

Summer Thrillers

Wyatt. Jessica Peterson
Whispers of Fortune. Mary Connealy.
Flawless. Elsie Silver
Janet Dailey. One in a Million
Done and Dusted. Lyla Sage
The Odds of Getting Even. Amanda Sellet
See the full list

Friends of Washoe County Library

Book Sale

August 2–10

The next Friends of Washoe County Library book sale starts Saturday. As always, the sale is being held next door to the Sierra View Library in the Reno Town Mall. You can get early access to the sale Friday, August 1, 3–6 pm, by becoming a Friends member now or at the door.


To join, to donate, or for more information, please visit www.washoelibraryfriends.org or call 775-324-5522.

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775-327-8300