Virtual Events Archive
Did you miss the recent Washoe Talk, Racism in America? Our five-person panel of guest experts discussed racism, Black Lives Matter, and how we can all work to combat racism.
                  
You can watch the archived video, and see our other recent online events--including musical performances, online galleries, readings, and more--on our virtual events archive page. And be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up on all our events. 
 
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Online Events
Virtual Nevada Historical Society
Artown Monday
 
Join us for this speaker series from the Nevada Historical Society. Every Monday we feature two presentations. This Monday, we will feature Early Reno, by Pam Walker and Washoe County, by Joyce Cox.
 
Advance registration is requested for these events. Archived version of past events can be found here.
 
See all events and register.
School of the Arts Presents
Alone Together: Resilience in Art
 
Grab a beverage and your screen of choice, and join us for a virtual happy hour as we celebrate the School of the Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno during Artown!
 
This last performance of a three-part series highlights original performances and artwork created during the strangest of circumstances by students and faculty from the departments of music, art, and theatre and dance.
 
Learn more.
See all upcoming events.
 
What to Read Next
Beach Reads for Hot Summer Days
 
Highly entertaining titles to make you feel like you're at the beach... even if you're not.
 
See the list then click on titles to see all available formats for your reading or listening pleasure. Kick back, relax, and read a good book!
 
See the list.
 
For Kids
Free Audiobooks for Children
 
Audiobooks are a great way to keep your child entertained at home or on the go. They also encourage reluctant readers to become more immersed in stories, expand their vocabulary and promote a love of reading.
 
Explore Titles via Overdrive or with the Libby app.
 
Learn more.
 
Meet the Octopus
 
Would you like to shake hands with an octopus? If you could, which of its eight long arms, or tentacles, would you choose? There’s so much to learn about these amazing creatures. 
 
See activity.
 
Summer Learning=School Readiness
First Chapter Friday
 
Join us every Friday at noon. Everyone likes to be read to! 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.
 
Videos are posted every Friday at noon on Facebook. Archived videos can be found on YouTube and our website.
 
Learn more.
 
Back to Work Nevada
My Next Move for Veterans
 
This website sponsored by the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration focuses on careers and apprenticeships for veterans. Search careers with key words, browse careers by industry, or find a career that is similar to the job you had in the military. Careers can be limited to those that are likely to grow quickly in the next few years, as well as those in the green economy.
 
Learn more.
 
News & Announcements
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.
 
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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