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 for Christmas on December 24 and 25, but you can still check out books and magazines from our digital library and watch library events on our YouTube channel.
 
Events
Crafternoon
Wednesdays, 4 pm, South Valleys Library
 
Bring the family and join us for fun arts and crafts activities. This week we'll be making melted snowmen.
 
Registration is required for all our in-person events.
 
Learn more.
 
See our calendar to browse all upcoming events.
 
What to Read Next
Liane Moriarty Read-Alikes
 
Liane Moriarty is the queen of twisty, witty, domestic thrillers. If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, or Apples Never Fall, check out our list of read-alikes to find authors with similar styles and subjects.
 
See list.
 
For Kids
Family Games Day
Sunday, December 26, 10 am—5 pm 
Spanish Springs Library
 
Bring your family and friends and try out popular games such as Scrabble, Monopoly, Wheel of Fortune, Sequence, chess, checkers and more. All ages and abilities welcome.

To encourage safe distancing, Washoe County Library System is requiring registration for all library events. 
 
Sign up now.
 
For Students, Families, and Educators
Driving Tests

Getting ready to take the written exam for your driving test? Multiple practice tests are available for the standard, commercial, and motorcycle license exams.
 
Learn more.
 
News & Announcements
Washoe Life Podcast
 
The first episode of the brand new Washoe Life podcast features one of our own. Jennifer Cole, librarian at the South Valleys Library, stops in to offer a variety of book recommendations to spark the holiday spirit.
 
Listen now.
 
Mask Requirement
 
In alignment with updated CDC guidelines and the emergency order issued by the State of Nevada, masks are required at all library locations for everyone two years of age or older.
 
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our libraries open.
 
Learn more.
 
Give Thanks Give Food
 
We hope you will consider helping others in the community enjoy this holiday season by donating non-perishable food products at any Washoe County Library location. Donations will be accepted through December 31. Donations at the Incline Village Library benefit Sierra Community House. Donations at all other branches benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
 
Learn more.
 
Libraries Closed for Renovations
 
The Northwest Reno Library and the Sparks Library are both currently closed for renovations. They are expected to reopen in February and April 2022, respectively.
 
If you have items on hold at either of these locations, visit our online catalog to choose an alternate location.
Please contact us for assistance.
 
Friends of Washoe County Library

The 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.
 
You can support Friends of Washoe County Library through Amazon Smile. Visit Amazon Smile and select Friends of Washoe County Library. It works just like the regular Amazon website, except a portion of your purchase price will be donated to Friends of Washoe County Library.
 
Learn more.
 
For information on COVID-19 in Washoe County, please visit the
Washoe County Health District at www.washoecounty.us/health
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