KIDS CAFE

This summer, the Washoe County Library System is partnering with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for its Kids Cafe program. This program offers free breakfast/snack and lunch to children 2-18 years old. Throughout the Washoe County School District summer break, free meals will be provided at 40 locations, including four Washoe County Libraries.


Each Wednesdays at the Downtown Reno Library, we'll be showing a kids movie during lunch. 


  • Downtown Reno Library: Sunday-Friday, 11-11:30 am

  • North Valleys Library: Monday-Saturday, 11:30 am-12:30 pm

  • Sierra View Library: Monday-Friday, 11:30 am-noon

  • Sparks Library: Monday-Sunday, 12:15-12:45 pm


You can find all Kids Cafe times and locations here. 


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ARTOWN

Artown, Reno's annual month-long summer arts and culture festival starts this Saturday.


Washoe County Library System will be hosting several Artown events. Find them all on our calendar of events, or visit any Washoe County Library branch to pick up a copy of the 2023 Artown Little Book--your complete guide to all Artown offerings. 




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UPCOMING EVENTS

Book Swap, Chat, and Snack

Sunday, July 2, 2-4 pm

South  Valleys Library

Have you finished your Summer Reading Challenge prize book already? Bring the book you have read and swap it for something new-to-you. 

Sign up now

Story Time at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum 

Thursdays, 10-11 am

Wilbur D. May Arboretum

Join your favorite Washoe County librarians for family friendly outdoor story times in the Burke Garden at the arboretum.

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Our Connection with the Environment

Various times and locations

A representative from the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will talk about our human connection with the environment and leave no trace principles.

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Crafternoon

Teen Guerilla Poetry Party

Thursday, July 6, 4-5 pm

Downtown Reno Libray

Join us for a teen poetry craft activity!

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Visit the calendar to see all upcoming events.

FOR MAKERS

Wednesdays at the Quad

Wednesday, July 5, 2:30-5 pm
Downtown Reno Library


This week we will be working with the vinyl cutter and heat press. You can make a simple sticker for your car window or water bottle, or you can make a personalized tote bag or T-shirt. Choose a simple, two-tone image from the internet, or bring a flash drive with an image file you created. 

Sign up for a 30-minute individual session.

Sign up now

See all upcoming maker events.

BOOK GROUPS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
The Library Book
by Susan Orlean


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
Daughter of Fortune

by Isabel Allende


Mystery Sleuth Book Club
North Valleys Library
Finlay Donovan is Killing It
by Elle Cosimano


Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
Choose Me
by Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver

See all upcoming book groups.

MOVIE SCREENINGS

See all upcoming movie screenings.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Beach Reads 2023

See full list

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Holiday Closure

All Washoe County Libraries will be closed Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day.


See all library hours and scheduled closures here.

Spanish Springs Library Closed

Due to a hazardous material exposure, the Spanish Springs Library is closed for environmental testing. We expect the library to reopen on Sunday or early next week.


Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for updates on this situation.

FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada non-profit 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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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300