LIBRARY ON THE GO

Library on the Go

Enjoy this video of our Library on the Go bookmobile's recent visit to the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home. Learn more about bookmobile services, including upcoming stops, here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Spark the Imagination

Sunday, July 14, 11 am–noon

Sparks Library

Painter and mixed media artist Christie Finn will provide participants with a range of natural materials so they can craft their own art displays.

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Author talk

Max Brallier

Tuesday, July 16, 11 am –noon

Online event

Max Brallier is the New York Times-bestselling author of more than 50 books including the middle-grade series The Last Kids on Earth. 

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High Noon with Neal Cobb

How Captain George Whittell Saved Nevada's Lake Tahoe

Thursday, July 18, noon–1 pm

Online event

Bill Watson joins Neal to share the story of George Whittell and the Thunderbird Lodge.

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Reno Phil Discover Music

Small Music Ensemble

Thursday, July 18, 3:30–4:30 pm

North Valleys 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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BOOK CLUBS

Inclined to Read Book Club
Incline Village Library
Hello Beautiful

by Ann Napolitano


Chapter One Book Club
Downtown Reno Library
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

by Carson McCullers


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

by Gabriel García Márquez


Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
A Slow Fire Burning

by Paula Hawkins

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, Libby recommends some cozy fantasy reads. See the companion list below.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Cozy Fantasy

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Library Board of Trustees


The next Library Board of Trustees meeting will take place at the South Valleys Library on Wednesday, July 17. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person or remotely through Zoom.


The board is currently accepting applications for a vacancy. Description of responsibilities are available here. Applications are due by Monday, July 15, 5 pm.

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.

#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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