September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Washoe County Library System is joining the American Library Association and libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Smokey Bear Birthday Celebration

Saturday, August 31, 11 am

Sparks Library

Attend a fun-filled event as we celebrate Smokey’s 80th birthday.

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Tutoring and Homework Help

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30–5:30 pm

Sierra View Library

First through sixth grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from library-trained volunteers. 

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Wellness, Color, and Joy Club for Latinos

Wednesday, September 4, 4 pm

Sierra View Library

A social club just for you! Build positive relationships with your Latino community, explore creative expression, and cultivate wellness and joy. Monthly meetings for Spanish speakers. All ages are welcome. 

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Weeknight Artist Retreat

Thursday, September 5, 5 pm

Sparks Library

Every Thursday we showcase art books from our collection to inspire creativity and provide a unique still life to practice your artistic skills.

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BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
The Onion Field

by Joseph Wambaugh


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Accidental President

by A.J. Baime


Fiction Addiction Book Club
North Valleys Library
Artemis

by Andy Weir


Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
We Begin at the End

by Chris Whitaker

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.

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, Laurie talks about transformative hobbies. See the companion list below.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Transformative Hobbies

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Local Author Fest


Local authors, are you interested in reading, selling, and signing your work at our first Local Author Fest coming this November?


This event is open to local authors who have a physical book they would like to share with the public. If that sounds like you, fill out this form.

Holiday Closure

All Washoe County Libraries will be closed Monday, September 2, for Labor Day.

View all library hours and upcoming closures here.

FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada nonprofit 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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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300