Happy Holidays

All of us at the Washoe Library System hope you and your families have a happy, safe holiday season. 

All our locations will be closed on December 25 and 26 for Christmas, and on January 1 and 2 for New Year's, but you can still check out ebooks and audiobooks from our digital library. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Memory Cafe

Tuesday, December 27
10:30-11:30 am
Northwest Reno Library


Memory Cafe is a supportive social event with engaging activities for those affected by early stage dementia or mild memory loss and their families or care partners.

Learn more

Tech Cafe

Tuesday, December 27
3-4 pm
South Valleys Library


Assistance with your tablet, smartphone or laptop and in-depth help with online library resources. Please check in with library staff at the information desk upon your arrival.

Learn more

Expedition Yeti Escape Room

Wednesday, December 28
2:30-6:30 pm
North Valleys Library


Your friend, Professor Barnabus Bering, has gone missing on his search for the legendary Yeti somewhere high in the Himalayan Mountains. Follow the clues left behind and finish his quest in this escape room challenge!


Suitable for ages 8 and above. 
Register in teams of two to six people for one 45-minute time slot. 

Learn more

Teen Zone
Art Studio

Wednesday, December 28
3-4 pm
Sparks Library


Drop by the Sparks Teen Zone on Wednesdays for some chill activities and conversation. Bring a friend or two! Ages 13-18 are welcome. 

Every fourth Wednesday we explore a different artistic medium. 

All programs are first come, first served and spots are limited based on available supplies.   

Sign up now


Visit the calendar to see all upcoming events.

FOR MAKERS

Learn and Make in the Quad

Wednesday, December 28, 3-6 pm
Downtown Reno Library

This week we will be working with the sublimation printer and heat press. We'll provide you with a coffee mug, coaster, or metal bookmark (limit one item per person), and you can transfer a vivid, full-color design or photograph onto it. Bring an image file (.png or .jpg) on a flash drive or your phone, and leave with a vibrant, one-of-a-kind item. 

Sign up for an individual, 30-minute session.

Sign up now

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming maker events.

BOOK GROUPS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
Mrs. Kennedy and Me
by Clint Hill

Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Alice Network
by Kate Quinn

Mystery Sleuth Book Club
North Valleys Library
Run Away
by Harlan Coben

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Winter Holidays in Adult Fiction

See full list

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sierra View Library Closed for Renovations

Washoe County Library System is making planned renovations to the Sierra View Library. The branch is currently closed, with an anticipated reopening in February 2023. 

Learn more

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.

The Friends of Washoe County Library will not be accepting donations during the Sierra View renovation closure.

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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300