Item Quarantine Plan
 
As part of its effort to keep the public and its employees safe and healthy during this unusual time, Washoe County Library System is quarantining all returned items for a minimum of seven days.
 
This precaution can lead to delays in hold availability for items at the South Valleys Library and the Sparks Library. If you have an item to pick up from one of those branches, pay special attention to the instructions in your hold confirmation email. You can also call the branch during their open hours to verify that the items have been released from quarantine.
 
This seven-day quarantine period will also affect returned items. In most cases, items will not be checked in until after the seven-day period ends, so you may see items you've returned still displaying as checked out in your online account. If more than a week has passed, and your account still shows the the item checked out, contact us. Remember, we no longer charge late fees, so you don't need to worry about fines accruing. 
 
The seven-day quarantine period can also lengthen the time in transit if an item is moving from one branch to another. Please expect a minimum of seven days for an item to be in transit.
 
See our reopening plan.
 
Online Events
Call for Submissions
Shivery: Chilling Tales of Horror
 
Have a scary story you want heard? Whether it’s fact or fiction, email us your manuscript by October 15.  Approved submissions will be narrated and added to our Halloween broadcast Shivery: Chilling Tales of Horror.
 
Learn more.
 
Mindful Movement Story Time
 
Mindful Movement Story Time focuses on early literacy, social-emotional learning, and movement. This story time integrates music, creative movement, and yoga to provide children with opportunities to promote  self-awareness, imagination, and their connections with others and the world around them. 
 
Learn more.
 
Visit our Calendar of Events
or download a copy of the Explorer
for all upcoming events.
 
What to Read Next
Hispanic/Latinx Fiction
 
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) recognizes the contributions made to American society by Americans who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean.
 
This list celebrates the over 61 million residents of the United States of Hispanic/Latin origin. We also have National Hispanic Heritage Month reading lists for teens and kids.
 
See the list.
 
For Kids
Talk Like a Pirate Day
 
Tune in to our Virtual Story Time on Saturday, September 19, at 11 am to celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with Mr. Charles from the South Valleys Library.
 
For more pirate fun at home here are some pirate books available through Overdrive/Libby, our digital library collection.
 
Learn more.
 
Apple Oxidation
 
Have you ever wondered why some fruits and vegetables turn brown and look yucky after you slice them? What about that banana that turns brown after it sits for a few days? Let us tell you why.
 
See other STEAM activities here.
 
See activity.
 
For Students, Families, and Educators
HelpNow Writing Lab
 
Do you need help writing a paper? With Brainfuse HelpNow, students can submit their writing and, within 24 hours, specialists evaluate it according to their customized rubric. Rubric categories include: focus, organization, word usage, grammar/mechanics, and response to task.
 
Or students can receive more immediate feedback by logging in with a live tutor and using the file sharing feature to receive live, one-to-one writing assistance. 
 
Learn more.
 
Back to Work Nevada
Small Business Development Center
 
Thinking of starting a small business? Check out the Nevada Small Business Development Center for information and guidance. Nevada SBDC provides an abundance of free and low-cost information, assistance, counseling, and training for Nevada businesses.
 
Learn more.
 
News & Announcements
New Hours
 
Expanded hold pickup hours are now in effect at most branches. You can see the new schedule here, or visit our reopening page to keep updated on how the library plans to safely return to our pre-pandemic levels of service.
 
See new hours.
 
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.
 
For information on COVID-19 in Washoe County, please visit the
Washoe County Health District at www.washoecounty.us/health
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