HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

All Washoe County Libraries will be closed on Monday, December 25, for Christmas Day, and Monday, January 1, for New Year's Day, but you can still check out ebooks and audiobooks from our digital library.


All of us at the Washoe Library System hope you and your families have a happy, safe holiday season!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Game Day Saturday!

Saturday, December 23, 10 am–4 pm

Sierra View Library

Drop in anytime on Saturdays to play any number of our games and puzzles, including yard-sized versions of your favorite games. Fun for all ages!

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Holiday Party with Santa

Saturday, December 23, 1–3 pm

South Valleys Library

Join us for activities, and photos with Santa. Please check in by 3 pm to ensure your visit with Santa happens before he heads back to the North Pole.

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Family Trivia Night

Wednesday, December 27 

5:30–6:30 pm

Northwest Reno Library

Test your knowledge and join us for a night of trivia for the whole family!

Sign up now

Fifth Friday Bunco Night

Friday, December 29

4:30–5:45 pm

North Valleys Library

Join us for an evening of Bunco! This dice game of luck is easy to learn, social, and lots of fun!

Sign up now

Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Holiday Events
Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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ON THE KIDS' SHELF

Listen now

On the Kids' Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book talks, activities, and early literacy tips. In this week's episode Maya tells us about Señorita Mariposa.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Wuxia, Xianxia, and Similar

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.  

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 in early 2024.

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Give the Gift of Reading


This holiday season, please help us Give the Gift of Reading with a tax-deductible donation to the Friends of Washoe County Library. $20 is enough to sponsor one new children's book and help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 – enough to purchase 1,000 new children's books for our libraries' collections. 

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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