Summer Reading Challenge Starts!

Color Our World

Our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge has started. Until the end of July, you can earn prizes by reading books and attending library events. Get started by joining us at one of our Summer Reading Challenge kickoff parties, and browse our calendar for more upcoming Summer Reading Challenge events.


Spend a summer full of reading, learning, and sharing adventures with us!

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Upcoming Events

Pardon the Pawn

Saturday, May 31, 2:30 pm

Northwest Reno Library

All ages and skill levels are welcome. Learn chess basics including the names and moves of each piece. For more advanced players, take your game to the next level by developing winning strategies and tactics. Each week will feature friendly over-the-board chess play in a relaxed low-stakes setting.

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Author Talk

Extinctopedia

Wednesday, June 4, 11 am

Online event

You’re invited to grab your family and friends and join us as Smithsonian scientists Brian Gratwicke and Gina Della Togna highlight information found in the Smithsonian’s book, Extinctopedia, which tells a complex story, not just of those species that are extinct, but also of those in greatest peril.

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Supa Epic Flip-O-Rama Comics Club

Friday, June 6, 3:30 pm

Duncan/Traner Community Library

Join our weekly comic book club where kids can read, share, and create their own comics! We’ll explore hilarious graphic novels, discuss what makes comics awesome, and bring our own stories to life with drawing and Flip-O-Rama-style action. Ages 7-12.

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Crafternoon

Tiny Art Canvases

Friday, June 6, 3:30 pm

Sierra View Library

Take part in our all-ages community Tiny Art Show! Pick up a 4 x 4 canvas along with rules and guidelines at the Sierra View Library. Your work can be done at home or can be completed using in-branch supplies. The deadline to turn in finished art work is Saturday, June 28. Art will be on display July 1 through August 31.

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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

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library

Klara and the Sun

by Kazou Ishiguro


Fiction Addiction Book Club
North Valleys Library

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

by Gail Honeyman


SO Very Literary Book Group 
South Valleys Library

The Widdow Clicquot

by Tilar J. Mazzeo


Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library

Escape Clause 

by John Sandford 


Chapter One Book Club
Downtown Reno Library

The Firm

by John Grisham

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

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, Aurora tells us about some action-packed novels. See the companion list below.

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What to Read Next

Thrilling Action Books

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Friends of Washoe County Library

Book Sale

May 31–June 8

It's time for another Friends of Washoe County Library book sale. As always, the sale is being held next door to the Sierra View Library in the Reno Town Mall. If you are a Friends member, you can get early access to the sale today, 3–6 pm. You can become a Friends member now or at the door.


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. 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