TeenTober is an annual, nationwide celebration hosted by libraries through the month of October. It celebrates teens, promotes innovative year-round teen services, helps teens learn new skills, and fuels their passions in and outside the library. 
 
Recognizing outstanding teen and young adult literature, the Nevada Young Reader Awards and Young Adult Library Services Association awards are both currently open for voting.
  • Vote for your three favorite books in the Young Adult Library Services Association 2021 Teens' Top Ten.
  • Vote for the Nevada Young Readers Award, Young Adult category.
Learn more.
 
Events
Paws 2 Read
 
Paws 4 Love is back, bringing their dogs to several library locations. Children of all ages are welcome to read to one of these friendly animals, then receive a free book.
 
To encourage safe distancing, Washoe County Library System is requiring registration for all library events.  
 
Learn more.
See our calendar to browse all upcoming events.
 
What to Read Next
Banned Books Week
 
It's Banned Books Week, when readers of all types unite in support of the freedom to seek and express ideas, even those that may be considered unorthodox or unpopular. Find a list of challenged or banned titles under the #WhatToRead tab in our library catalog.
 
See list.
 
For Students, Families, and Educators
100 Books Before Graduation
 
For TeenTober, sign up for 100 Books Before Graduation! This reading challenge encourages high school students to read for fun! The goal is to read 100 books before you graduate high school.
 
You can read any books that interest you! Browse some of our Teen Reading Lists:  
  • Teen Books on Order
  • New Fiction
  • Graphic Novels
  • Hot Teen Fiction
  
     
For Kids
Baby Story Time
Tuesday, October 5, 11:30 am.
Incline Village Library
 
Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and wiggle action to encourage a love of books, empower thinking, and promote an overall feeling of well-being. 
 
For children ages 0-18 months. Registration is required. Please indicate the number of children attending in your reservation
 
Sign up now.
 
News & Announcements
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.
 
For information on COVID-19 in Washoe County, please visit the
Washoe County Health District at 
www.washoecounty.us/health
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