Celebrate the freedom to read with local Instagram star and friend of the library Grace Hayes.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Author talk

Kate DiCamillo

Tuesday, June 9, 11 am–noon

Online event

Newbery Medal-winning author Kate DiCamillo will share the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series Mercy Watson and the follow-up series Tales from Deckawoo Drive.

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Reno Phil Discover Music

Small Music Ensemble

Tuesday, July 9, 4–5 pm

Spanish Springs Library

This Discover Music event will give audiences a close-up look at symphonic music through performances, demos and fun participatory activities. 

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Story Time at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden

Thursday, July 11, 10–11 am

Wilbur D. May Arboretum

Join your favorite Washoe County librarians for family-friendly outdoor story times in Honey's Garden at the arboretum.

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Teeny, Tiny, Community Art Show Reception

Friday, July 12, 5–6 pm

Sierra View Library

Join us to celebrate the artists featured in our Teeny, Tiny Community Art Show! Light refreshments will be provided.

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BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
The Road

by Cormac McCarthy


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Women

by Kristin Hannah


Fiction Addiction Book Club
North Valleys Library
Anxious People

by Fredrik Backman


Inclined to Read Book Club
Incline Village Library
Hello Beautiful

by Ann Napolitano


SO Very Literary Book Club
South Valleys Library
Love in the Time of Cholera

by Gabriel García Márquez

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 SHELF

On the Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book news and reviews. In this week's episode, Becca recommends some new summer reads.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Summer Vibes

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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.

Library Board of Trustees Vacancy

The Board of Washoe County Commissioners is accepting applications for one vacancy on the Washoe County Library Board of Trustees. Application and description of responsibilities are available here.


Deadline for application is Monday, July 15, 2024, 5 pm.

#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.

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