National Volunteer Month

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April is National Volunteer Month, and we're celebrating our more than 60 hard-working volunteers who donate their time to branches across the library system.


Whether helping to prepare and present programs, assisting with computer classes, reshelving books, or any of the other diverse volunteer duties, library volunteers help us to provide the best service in support of our mission: to connect people with information, ideas, and experiences to support an enriched and engaged community, one person at a time.


If you are interested in volunteering for Washoe County Library System, visit our website to see current openings.

Upcoming Events

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Baby Social

Northwest Reno Library

Tuesday, April 7, 10:30 am

Join us for a baby social! For ages 0-18 months. Learn about the library, sing some songs, and meet other new parents in the community. This program will prepare you and your baby to attend Toddler Time, and provide early literacy tips and social time with other parents and babies.

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Cricut Crafting and More!

Sparks Library

Wednesday, April 8, 3 pm

Use the Cricut cutter and other maker tools to design and create simple projects to take home. Each month we do a different project. This month learn how to use the Cricut Maker to make a beautiful spring tote bag.

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Pokémon GO at the Library

Spanish Springs Library

Thursday, April 9, 3 pm

Come meet other Pokémon trainers, and raid, trade, and battle at our Spanish Springs Library PokéStop and nearby gyms. Trainers will visit the nearby Lazy 5 Park with staff to catch and battle other Pokémon and will return to our meeting rooms for exchanging Pokémon, battling, or just catching up. Participate in fun Pokémon-themed games and craft stations.

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Retro Radio Dolls: Hits, Harmony, and High Heels

Sierra View Library

Saturday, April 11, 11 am

Hailing from the heart of Reno, the Retro Radio Dolls transport audiences back in time to the golden age of radio. “Hits, Harmony and High Heels” entertains and engages audiences with songs from the 1920s through current hits with three-part harmony vocals and colorful costumes. 

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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

Outlawed by Anna North

Four Seasons Book Group

Sparks Library

Murder Takes a Vacation

by Laura Lippman


Fiction Addiction Book Club

North Valleys Library

Outlawed

by Anna North


Chapter One Book Club

Downtown Reno Library

The Alice Network

by Kate Quinn


Eclectic Evening Book Club

Northwest Reno Library

Bog Queen

by Anna North


SO Very Literary Book Club

South Valleys Library

A Fever in the Heartland

by Timothy Egan

Browse all upcoming book clubs.

On the Kids' Shelf

Listen now

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 Rachel tells us about Amara and the Bats by Emma Reynolds.

What to Read Next

Weird Fiction

The Hike by Drew Magary
The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers
Lakewood by Megan Giddings
Hammers on Bone by Cassandra Khaw
Mapping the Interior by Stephen Graham Jones
The Hearing Trumpet by Leonora Carrington
See the full list

News & Announcements

Washoe County Library Explorer Spring Events and Resources

The Explorer


The spring 2026 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 location.  

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Library Board of Trustees Vacancies

The Board of Washoe County Commissioners is accepting applications for two vacancies on the Washoe County Library Board of Trustees. The application and a description of responsibilities are available on the Washoe County Board & Commission Openings page.


Deadline for application is May 1, 5 pm.

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