SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Dia: Children's Day/Book Day. Each story matters. Every child counts.

Early registration has begun for our 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. From June 1 through July 31, you can earn free books by reading and attending library events. People of all ages are welcome to participate.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Pioneer Center Youth Programs

F-Rock Crew

Multiple times and locations

F-Rock Crew shares the history of hip-hop culture and the origins of hip-hop dance styles. This break-dancing-based performance includes a positive message for kids, focusing on respect, anti-bullying, arts and culture, and American history. 

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NV Energy presents Bright Star Theatre

Alice in Wonderland and the King of Watts

Multiple times and locations

Join Alice, the wise Caterpillar, the rushing Rabbit and the King of Watts in an entertaining production that merges the classic work of literature Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with a message of energy efficiency. 

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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane

The Classic American Songbook

Monday, May 6, 11 am–noon

Downtown Reno Library

Jazz musicians Erika Paul and David Aller take seniors on a trip down memory lane through the Classic American Songbook and jazz standards.

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Author Talk

Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8, 4-5 pm

Online event

You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.

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BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
Fire Lover

by Joseph Wambaugh


Fiction Addiction Book Club
North Valleys Library
I Have Some Questions for You

by Rebecca Makkai


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
Lessons in Chemistry

by Bonnie Garmus


SO Very Literary Book Club
South Valleys Library
Girl at War

by Sara Nović

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.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Environmental Fiction

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

#WashoeReader


We're asking 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

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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775-327-8300