On March 15, 2020, Washoe County Library System closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We now have a tentative, phased plan to reopen our branches, including offering limited grab-and-go or drive-up services at several library locations beginning June 15, 2020.
 
Due to the nature of this virus, plans for reopening were difficult to develop. The library is a popular gathering place that thousands of Washoe County residents visit every day. When considering a safe, phased reopening, Washoe County Library System developed its plan in conjunction with Governor Sisolak's report Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery. and will proceed with caution to help protect Washoe County Library staff and patrons.
 
Learn more.
 
Summer Reading Adventure
Our Summer Reading Adventure is just a few days away. We will be celebrating the launch on June 1 with an online kick off party.
 
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.
 
Online Events
Washoe County Library System has a summer full of virtual events planned. See our online calendar for our entire schedule. And don't miss these upcoming events:
  • Mysterious Bats of Lake Tahoe 
  • Virtual Maker Lab
  • First Chapter Fridays
  • Virtual Story Times hosted by both our staff members and special celebrity guests.
 
What to Read Next
RBdigital
 
Looking for something shorter to read? With RBdigital you can subscribe to thousands of digital magazines free with your library card. Search for titles by genre, including:
  • Literary
  • Kids
  • Cooking
  • Crafts
  • News
Go to RBdigital.
 
For Kids
Book Connections
 
A collection of more than 177,000 resources about books for children and teens. Includes a reader's advisory tool, resources for homework help, summer reading selections, and more. 
 
Learn more.
 
Optical Illusions
 
Your eyes can play tricks on you, so don’t believe everything you see! Explore the world of optical illusions and learn how they work. 
 
See activity.
 
Teaching at Home
TeachingBooks
 
Features book guides and activities, author interviews, and readings. Features more than 177,000 resources that help bring books to life. 
 
Learn more.
Back to Work Nevada
ReferenceUSA
 
Search for local businesses in a certain field. Offers Career Search Strategies webinars twice a month. Learn strategies to find a job from the application and resume to the interview.
 
Includes instant, in-depth information on 24 million businesses and to help you find new business opportunities, research companies, conduct market research, create a business plan, and much more.
 
Go to ReferenceUSA.
 
Community Information
Washoe County Health District
 
Washoe County Health District has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making Washoe County District Board of Health. Find up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing regional response.
 
Learn More. 
News & Announcements
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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