Local Author Fest 2024: Connecting writers and readers

Saturday, November 9, 10 am–4 pm

Downtown Reno Library

 

Join us for a day celebrating local authors and their work. More than 30 local authors will read from, sell, and sign their books. Readings will take place every 20 minutes on three stages. Registration is required.


Special guest Willy Vlautin will take the stage at 2:30 pm. The New York Times bestselling author and Reno native will discuss his publishing journey and his newest book, The Horse. 


To see the full list of authors attending and to sign up, visit our website.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Letters to Veterans and Troops

November 1–8

North Valleys Library

Stop by to write a note of gratitude and encouragement to retired military veterans and active service members. The library will distribute these notes to the Northern Nevada State Veterans Hospital and to deployed troops at the Naval Air Station in Fallon, and the USS Nevada. 

Learn more

Downtown Reno Social Club

Sunday, November 3, 10:30 am

Downtown Reno Library

Adults are invited to attend our Downtown Reno Social Club. Catch up with one another while enjoying different activities each week. Those with memory issues and their caregivers are welcome!


Events will include crafts, storytelling, games, and other activities.

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Author Talk

Stanley Milford Jr.

Thursday, November 7, 4 pm

Online Event

Join us in conversation with Stanley Milford Jr., as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland, The Paranormal Ranger.

Sign up now

Artist Reception

Maggi Shipley

Saturday, November 9, 2 pm

South Valleys Library

Join artist Maggi Shipley to celebrate the opening of her exhibit, Coming and Going, which will be on display through December.


Registration is recommended but not required.

Sign up now

Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Holiday Events
TeenTober Events
Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
James

by Percival Everett


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
Come Fly the World

by Julia Cooke


Fiction Addiction Book Club 
North Valleys Library
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane

by Lisa See

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

ON THE SHELF

On the Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book news and reviews. In this week's episode, Christine talks about Edgar Allan Poe.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Fiction Set in Nevada

See full list

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vote at the Library

Today is the last day of early voting in Washoe County, but several of of libraries will be serving as polling places on election day, Tuesday, November 5.


Visit the Registrar of Voters website to see the full list of polling places.

FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada non-profit organization dedicated to advocating, fundraising, and providing support for the Washoe County Library System.


To join, to donate, or for more information, please visit www.washoelibraryfriends.org or call 775-324-5522.

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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300