LIBRARY CLOSURES

All Washoe County Library System locations will be closed on Thursday, December 12, for a staff training day.

With the holiday season upon us, there will be more upcoming closures, but we also have lots of fun, holiday-themed events planned.

Check out our website and calendar of events to learn more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pioneer Center Golden Encore presents

Erika Paul & David Aller

Sunday, December 8, 2 pm

Spanish Springs Library

Jazz duo Erika Paul and David Aller take seniors on a musical journey of popular holiday standards. This program celebrates the happiness and special meaning of the holiday season.

This program celebrates the happiness and special meaning of the holiday season.

Learn more

Pioneer Center Golden Encore presents

In-Tune Tales with Scot Marshall: The Grinch and Other Holiday Favorites

Tuesday, December 10, 11 am

Sparks Library

Starring longtime favorite local musician, bassist, storyteller, and radio talent Scot Marshall, the centerpiece of this holiday program is the beloved Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas told in its entirety through spoken word, song, and musical sound effects.

Author Talk

Laura Dave

Wednesday, December 11, 11 am

Online event

Join us for a conversation with the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us about her newest book, The Night We Lost Him.

Team Trivia Throwdown

Friday, December 13, 6:30–8:30 pm

Sparks Library

Join trivia buffs for a twist on a traditional trivia game. In this twisted game, teams will roll a twenty-sided die to determine which themed trivia questions they'll be asked. Sign up as a team, or come join a team and show off your skills.

Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.

BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise

by Colleen Oakley

Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop

by Fannie Flagg

Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
November Road

by Lou Berney

Chapter One Book Club
Downtown Reno Library
Judgment Prey

by John Sandford

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

ON THE KIDS' SHELF

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 Melissa tells us about Llama Unleases the Alpacalypse by Jonathan Stutzman.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Christmas Parade

Library staff will be marching in the 2024 Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade. We hope to see you on Victorian Ave. on Saturday, December 7, at 1 pm.

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.

Washoe County Library System

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501

775-327-8300