THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Washoe County Library. The holiday will affect our open hours this week:

  • Wednesday, November 22: The Duncan/Traner, Gerlach, Senior Center, and Verdi libraries will be closed all day. All other libraries will close at 5 pm.

  • Thursday, November 23: All branches closed. 

  • Friday, November 24: All branches closed.

See all library hours and locations.

UPCOMING EVENTS

BelCanto Handbell Ensemble

Holiday Handbell Concert 

Wednesday, November 29 

4:30–5:30 pm

Sierra View Library

Patrons of all ages are invited to enjoy a lilting holiday performance by BelCanto Handbell Ensemble.

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Author Talk

Naomi Alderman

Thursday, November 30

Noon–1 pm

Online event

Bestselling and award-winning author Naomi Alderman will join us to talk about her new novel, The Future. 

Sign up now

College and Career Readiness for Teens

Thursday, November 30, 3–4 pm

Northwest Reno Library

Need to apply for a job and not sure where to start? Do you want to apply to college but need some help getting started? Is completing your FAFSA making you want to cry? Let a librarian help you figure it out. Plus, we’ve got snacks!

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Gingerbread House Workshop

Saturday, December 2, 11 am–noon

Sierra View Library

Make your own gingerbread house with a small milk carton, graham crackers, frosting, and candy! 

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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BOOK CLUBS


Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
News of the World

by Paulette Jiles


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
Farenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury


Mystery Sleuth Book Club
North Valleys Library
The House on Vesper Sands
by Paraic O'Donnell


Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

ON THE SHELF

Listen now

On the Kids' Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book talks, activities, and early literacy tips. In this week's episode Maya tells us about La Llorona by Joe Hayes and La Llorona: Counting Down by Patty Rodriguez.


Visit the archive page to browse past episodes.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Native American Heritage Month for Kids

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Downtown Reno Library will be closed starting November 27 for renovations to the elevator.


The location is expected to reopen with limited services on December 18. You can see all branches and hours here.

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