BOOK A LIBRARIAN

Do you need help with your smartphone or tablet, a research project, or just using library resources? You can book an appointment with one of our helpful staff at the Downtown Reno, Duncan/Traner, Incline Village, Senior Center, Sierra View, South Valleys, and Sparks libraries.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Pardon the Pawn

Saturday, August 24, 2:30 pm

Northwest Reno Library

All ages and skill levels are welcome. Learn chess basics, or take your game to the next level by developing winning strategies and tactics. Each week will feature friendly over-the-board chess play in a relaxed low-stakes setting.

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Make & Mingle for Adults

Sunday, August 25, 1 pm

Sparks Library

Join us at the Sparks Library on the fourth Sunday of each month for fun crafts and great conversation. Bring a friend or two! This program is for adults over 18 years old.


This month we'll be making macrame wall hangings. 

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NNLC Citizenship Program

Wednesday, August 28, 5:30 pm

Sparks Library

If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) and planning to apply for U.S. Citizenship, then this class is for you.

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Smokey Bear Birthday Celebration

Thursday, August 31, 11 am

Sparks Library

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

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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

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 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 Méla tells us about Corbin Speaks Bee by Emma Pesis.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Celebrity Novelists

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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.

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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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300