The New York Times Online
 
The Washoe County Library System offers free online access to The New York Times. Our subscription allows you to read the current issue and all digital content. (The Times Cooking and Crossword are not included in this subscription.)
 
Click here to go directly to the access code redemption page. Once you've registered (or logged in), you will receive an email confirming your 72 hour access. Once this access expires, you can simply repeat the process to get another 72 hours. There is no limit to the number of codes you can redeem, so you can continue to read The Times whenever you want, for as long as you want.
 
Learn more.
 
Virtual Events
Mindful Movement Story Time
 
Focusing on early literacy and social-emotional learning,  this story time integrates music, creative movement, and yoga to provide children with opportunities to promote self-awareness and imagination, and connect with others and the world around them. 
 
Learn more.
 
 
See our calendar to browse all upcoming events.
 
What to Read Next
OverDrive
 
In-person hold pickup services are suspended for November, but our digital library is still available!
 
Check our OverDrive catalog of downloadable ebooks and audiobooks for tons of staff-recommended reading suggestions, including this selection of of Nordic Chills, Thrills, and Kills.
 
Visit OverDrive.
 
For Students, Families, and Educators
Join us every Friday at 12 noon!
First Chapter Friday
 
Get a taste of a new book or author as we read the first chapter to you. Books are geared to tweens and teens, but everyone is welcome. See our Facebook page for our latest installment or visit our First Chapter Friday archive, and maybe you'll find a new favorite book.
 
Today we will be reading from Night Witches by Kathryn Lasky.
 
Learn more.
 
For Kids
Virtual Story Time
 
Join us every day at 11 am for a new Virtual Story Time featuring one of Washoe County Library System's own Story Time stars. Videos will remain available during our closure. For more days and times search our Online Calendar of Events. To participate, just join the Washoe County Library Virtual Story Time group on Facebook. We can't wait to see you at Story Time!
 
Learn more.
 
Geography Awareness Week
 
Geography Awareness Week is an annual celebration of geography and the important role it plays in our lives. For this occasion, we have created a special geography-themed STEAM project.
 
See project.
 
Back to Work Nevada
LearningExpress
 
Do you need to prepare for a work-related exam to qualify for a new job? Check out the practice tests available on LearningExpress. To learn more, watch this tutorial.
 
Visit LearningExpress.
 
Community Resources
Nevada 211
 
Nevada 211, a program of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, is committed to helping Nevadans connect with the services they need. Explore topics such as Children’s Services, Youth & Young Adult Services, and COVID 19 resources.
 
Learn more.
 
News & Announcements
Hold Pick-Up Suspended
 
In response to increasing COVID-19 rates in the county, Washoe County Library System has suspending grab-and-go and drive-up hold pick-up services through November. Book drops will remain open. The digital library and reference and informational services are still available.
 
Visit our reopening page to learn about our currently available services.
 
Learn more.
 
Friends of Washoe County Library
 
The Friends of Washoe County Library has had to cancel the book sale scheduled for this month, but we hope you will still find a way to support their mission.
Your membership in FWCL helps fund programs, equipment, and materials for the library.

You can also support FWCL through Amazon Smile. Visit Amazon Smile and select Friends of Washoe County Library. Shopping there works just like the regular Amazon website, except a portion of your purchase price will be donated to FCWL.
 
Visit the FWCL website.
 
Expanded Book Return Hours
 
Book returns are now open 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week at most library locations. We are still unable to accept donations or read-and-share items in book returns, so please use the book drops to return library materials only.
 
See our reopening plan.
 
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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