Summer Reading Adventure
Our Summer Reading Adventure begins in just over a week. You can register now on Beanstack--our new reading program platform--and be automatically enrolled in not just the Summer Reading Adventure, but in all the reading programs the library offers, including our ongoing 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten.
 
 
It's easy to sign up on Beanstack and keep yourself and your family engaged with reading, all summer long. If you want to use your mobile device, you can download the app:
 
Learn more.
 
What to Read Next
In OverDrive you can find thousands of ebooks and audiobooks to download. If a title is unavailable because it's checked out, you can place a hold and get a notification when it becomes available. Or you can use the "You might also like" feature to see similar titles that are available now.
 
For Kids
I'm Ready for K!
 
Parents and early learning providers can use this booklet provided by The Children's Cabinet to support children in developing the skills they need to be ready for kindergarten:
  • English Version
  • Spanish Version
 
Straw Rockets
 
Design and construct a rocket using paper and a straw. Test out your design, then modify it to improve your initial design.
 
See activity.
 
Teaching at Home
Check out our new Teaching at Home page! These resources can help your child's education continue even when the schools are closed.
 
Regardless of grade level, you will find useful research databases covering a wide variety of subjects, as well as sites like World Book and Explora that provide activities and lesson plans. 
 
Learn more.
 
Back to Work Nevada
BrainFuse Adult Learning Center
 
Learn how to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint with the help of a live expert, or upload your resume and receive feedback from a BrainFuse writing tutor under Write a Winning Resume. Access local and nationwide resources for job seekers using their Career Resources section. Log in to HelpNow, and select Adult Learners from the top menu.
 
Go to BrainFuse.
 
Community Information
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
 
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
 
Learn More.
 
News & Announcements
Memorial Day
 
All of us at Washoe County Library wish you and your family a happy Memorial Day holiday. In observance, we will be offering no virtual programs on Monday, May 25.
 
Our digital resources are always available. 
 
Virtual Story Times
 
Washoe County Library System's virtual story times are posted twice a day, at 11 am and 4 pm. You can watch the recordings of these story times whenever you want. 
 
To view them, join our Virtual Story Time group on Facebook. 
 
Digital Library Cards
 
In response to increasing demand for our online offerings, we have created an easy new way for you to access our digital resources.
 
If you do not have a Washoe County Library account (or if you have misplaced your card), you can now visit our website and quickly acquire a digital library card, which you can use to check out ebooks and audiobooks, take online courses, and much more.
 
Sign up now.
 
Hold Donations During Closure

We love donations. But during this temporary closure, Washoe County Library and the Friends of Washoe County Library will be unable to accept them.
 
Please hold on to any items you would like to donate until Washoe County Libraries reopen. Do not leave donations at library branches.
 
For information on COVID-19 in Washoe County, please visit the
Washoe County Health District at www.washoecounty.us/health
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