Summer Reading Adventure Gift Bag Pickup
 
Did you participate in the 2020 Summer Reading Adventure and earn a prize? You can pick up your prize pack at your favorite Washoe County Library location during grab-and-go or drive-up hours. Participants will receive a prize pack that includes a voucher for a free book that may be redeemed after the libraries fully reopen. 
 
Learn more.
 
Online Events
First Chapter Friday
 
Every Friday we read the first chapter of one of our favorite books. Next week we will be featuring Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. Visit our Facebook page for the latest, or see the older installments here. 
 
Learn more.
See all upcoming events.
 
What to Read Next
The Refugee Experience
 
There are more than 25 million refugees in the world—people who have fled their countries to escape religious persecution, war, violence, and other dangers, If you would like to find out more about the refugee experience, these non-fiction accounts are a great place to start.
 
Click a title to place a hold for pickup at one of our grab-and-go or drive-up locations.
 
See the list.
 
For Kids
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
 
Take the challenge to read 1,000 books before Kindergarten! Keep track of your progress using the Beanstack app (find the Beanstack app in the Apple App Store or on Google Play)
 
Learn more.
 
Time to Scrub
 
Sharing is great, but not when it comes to germs! It is very important to wash your hands properly to prevent the spread of germs and diseases. Learn more about those tiny microbes with a couple of simple activities.
 
Learn more.
 
Summer Learning=School Readiness
Dinosaur Playlist
 
Nine fun, fact-filled podcasts for dinosaur-loving kids. This playlist includes imaginative stories, scientific facts, ongoing discoveries, and lessons about entertainment’s impact on science. 
 
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Back to Work Nevada
Lynda
 
Explore a new career path through Lynda's hands-on training by exploring their "learning paths," curated lists of courses geared towards topics such as computer programming, music production, business and more. Log in with your Washoe County library card number and your PIN.
 
Learn more.
 
News & Announcements
Explorer

The newest edition of the the Washoe County Library Explorer, is now available. Explore our resources and our all online events scheduled through September. 
 
Download it today.
Ask a Librarian
 
Do you need some help finding the answer to a question? We are here to help you find the information and resources you need. We can provide brief answers to factual questions over the phone.
 
Telephone reference is now available Mondays through Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm.
 
Learn more.
 
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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