SENIOR CENTER LIBRARY

CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS

The Reno Senior Center, including the Senior Center Library, is currently closed for renovations. The building is expected to reopen in spring.


Learn more about the planned improvements.


UPCOMING EVENTS

Paws 2 Read

Multiple times and locations

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.

Learn more

Historic Reno Preservation Society

Tahoe Tidbits

Sunday, January 12, noon

Downtown Reno Library

Historian Jim Bonar will take us on a trip around the lake in the early 20th century and share a collection of old photos and videos of the lake and some little-known tidbits. 

Sign up now

Author Talk

TJ Klune

Wednesday, January 15, 4 pm

Online event

Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. 

Sign up now

High Noon with Neal Cobb

The Sparks Marina: From Pit to a Jewel

Thursday, January 16, noon

Online event

Presenter Scott Carey will provide a look at the history of the Sparks Marina area and how it has transitioned from a farm to a mine to the city’s most popular park.


A presentation of the Nevada Historical Society.

Learn more

Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.

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, Jennifer talks about stories with troubled detectives. See the companion list below.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Troubled Officers & Detectives

See the full list

BOOK CLUBS

Tuesday Book Group 
Spanish Springs Library
The Art of Racing in the Rain

by Garth Stein


SO Very Literary Book Club 
South Valleys Library
My First Summer in the Sierra

by John Muir


Mystery Book Club 
Spanish Springs Library

The Locked Room

by Elly Griffiths 

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Library Board of Trustees Meeting


Wednesday, January 15, 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 12 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

Book Sale

January 11–19

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.


The next Friends of Washoe County Library book sale starts tomorrow. 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 today, 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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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300