HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Happy holidays from Washoe County Library System. To celebrate the season, we have planned lots of events, including craft projects, visits from Santa, and more.

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Also, we're looking forward to seeing you on Victorian Avenue for the Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade. Our team will be marching in this annual event for the eighth time this Saturday at 1 pm. This year we will have county staff and County Commissioner Garcia joining us.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Baby Social

Tuesday, December 5, 11–11:30 am

Northwest Reno Library

Learn about the library, sing some songs, and meet other new parents in the community. This program will prepare you and your baby to attend Toddler Time, and provide early literacy tips and social time with other parents and babies. 

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Author Talk

Victoria Aveyard

Tuesday, December 5, 4–5 pm

Online event

Join us as Victoria Aveyard, the New York Times-bestselling author of Red Queen and the Realm Breaker series, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incredible body of work.


Registration is required.

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Game On!

Wednesday, December 6, 3:30–5:30 pm

Duncan/Traner Community Library

FIFA, NBA, Madden, Minecraft, MX vs ATV All Out, and other games are available for your use on our PlayStation 4. 

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Gamemaster Workshop

Thursday, December 7, 4–6 pm

Spanish Springs Library

Learn how to run tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, World of Darkness, Cyberpunk, and more!

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Holiday Events
Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
News of the World

by Paulette Jiles


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
Fahrenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury


Mystery Sleuth Book Club
North Valleys Library
The House on Vesper Sands
by Paraic O'Donnell



Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

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, Christine talks about suburban nightmares. See the companion list below.


Visit the archive page to browse past episodes.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Suburban Nightmares

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Downtown Reno Library Closed for Renovations


The Downtown Reno Library is currently closed for renovations to the elevator. The location is expected to reopen with limited services on December 18.

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The Explorer


The Winter 2024 issue of the Washoe County Library Explorer is now available. The Explorer is our comprehensive events guide. New issues are released seasonally and cover three months of library programs and events.


Download it today, or pick up a print copy at any Washoe County Library.  

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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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300