PARK AND MUSEUM PASSES

Looking for something to do with kids during spring break?


Visit a library branch to pick up a park pass and get free entry into any of 27 Nevada state parks. Check availability here.


Or check out Discover & Go, and get free access to dozens of Northern Nevada and California museums, science centers, theaters, zoos, and other cultural attractions.


Learn more:

Park Passes
Discover & Go

UPCOMING EVENTS

Family Games Day

Sunday, March 31, all day event

Spanish Springs Library

Bring your family and friends and try out a rotating selection of games. 


All ages and abilities welcome.

Learn more

Karen Burns

When Hollywood Came to Reno

Monday, April 1, 11 am–noon

Downtown Reno Library

The Reno/Tahoe region was once considered one of the entertainment capitals of the world, with connections to some of the biggest names in entertainment. This program celebrates this show business history.


A Pioneer Center Golden Encore presentation.

Sign up now

The Foods, People, and Innovations that Feed Us

Tuesday, April 2, 11 am–noon

Online event

Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us.

Sign up now

Brüka Theatre for Children

Mother Nurture & the Bright Sides

Saturday, April 6, 11 am–noon

South Valleys Library

Brüka Theatre for Children presents a new original work, Mother Nurture & the Bright Sides, a fun-filled adventure combining environmental science with theater magic.


A Pioneer Center Youth Programs presentation.

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BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
The Boys from Biloxi

by John Grisham


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
A Thousand Splendid Suns

by Khaled Hosseini

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 KIDS' 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, Teree tells us about Doris by Sarah Jacoby.


WHAT TO READ NEXT

Stories About Ramadan

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Libraries with Heart Blood Pressure Kits


Washoe County Library is partnering with the American Heart Association to promote heart health by bringing self-monitored blood pressure kits to the library system. 


Kits will be available to check out at nine Washoe County Library locations. Find an available kit in our catalog.

#WashoeReader


We're asking all of our users to share what they're doing when they visit their favorite Washoe County Library location. Snap a selfie or a photo of your latest haul and share it using the #WashoeReader hashtag. Or record a video telling us about your latest discovery.


Tag @WashoeLibrary on X (Twitter) and @WashoeCountyLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, or Threads.

 FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

Book Sale

April 6–14

It's almost time for another Friends of Washoe County Library book sale!


As always, the sale will be held in the Reno Town Mall, next door to the Sierra View Library. There will be a large selection of books, DVDs, CDs, and VHS tapes at very reasonable prices. 


Become a member of Friends of Washoe County Library now and get access to the sale a day early.


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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300