Baby Library Cards

Washoe County Library has partnered with Renown Health to get library cards into the hands of new families in Washoe County. Through this collaboration, every baby born at Renown will be given a library card that can be activated and used immediately.


This card gives new parent and their babies instant access to our digital resources and can be used to check out items from any Washoe County Library location.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Culture Fest

Saturday, April 29, 11 am-4 pm

Sierra View Library

Join us for a day of free performances, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities for all ages in honor of Day of the Book/Day of the Child! Enjoy food trucks, booths, and cultural enrichment for all!

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Author Talk

Britt Hawthorne

Wednesday, May 3, 10-11 am

Online event

Raising antiracist children is a noble goal for any parent, caregiver, or educator, but it can be hard to know where to start. Let Britt Hawthorne—a nationally recognized teacher and advocate—be your guide. 

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House of Waters

Multiple times and locations

House of Waters incorporates elements of West-African, jazz, psychedelic, indie rock, classical and world music into their unique sound. 

House of Waters creates an engaging program that incorporates lessons on music history, theory, and geography into their performances. 

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Youth Language Initiative

Saturday, May 6, 11 am-noon
South Valleys Library

Join sessions led by local teens to learn more about the languages they speak and the countries from which they originate. You’ll learn some new words and enjoy cultural activities. This month: Mandarin Chinese.

Sign up now


Visit the calendar to see all upcoming events.

FOR MAKERS

Learn & Make in the Quad

Wednesday, May 3, 3-5:45 pm
Downtown Reno Library

This week we will be working with the vinyl cutter and heat press. You can make a simple sticker for your car window or water bottle, or you can make a personalized tote bag or T-shirt. Choose a simple, two-tone image from the internet, or bring a flash drive with an image file you created. 

Sign up for a 30-minute individual session.

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Visit the calendar to see all upcoming maker events.

BOOK GROUPS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
Becoming
by Michelle Obama


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Girl in the Letter
by Emily Guniss

Mystery Sleuth Book Club
North Valleys Library
The Plot
by Jean Hanff Korelitz


Inclined to Read Book Group
North Valleys Library
The Sympathizer

by Viet Thanh Nguyen


SO Very Literary Book Club
South Valleys Library
World of Wonders
by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.

MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Shakespeare in Fiction

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Sierra View Library Reopening

Renovations to the Sierra View Library are nearly complete. While its grand opening is scheduled for later in May, it is now open and offering browsing, hold pickup, and book return services. New furniture and internet computers are coming soon!

Magazine Survey

As part of the Washoe County Library System strategic plan, we are committed to providing magazines that are of interest to our community. Your response to this survey will help us understand which magazine titles most interest you.

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FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

The Friends are back! The next Friends of Washoe County Library book sale is happening June 2-11 from 10 am-5 pm inside the Reno Town Mall. Members are entitled to early shopping on the Friday before each book sale. Become a member today or join at the door. 


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