ON THE SHELF

You can now listen to all the past episodes of On the Shelf and On the Kids' Shelf.

For a year now, Washoe County librarians have been hitting the airwaves with a radio series on KUNR. Each week we offer two short segments full of book recommendations, literacy tips, and activities. 

On the Shelf is broadcast every Monday during Morning Edition. On the Kids' Shelf airs every Monday and Wednesday during The Takeaway and All Things Considered.

Tune in to both on KUNR 88.7 FM, and listen to old episodes here. 

To find the books recommended in these segments, visit our As Heard on KUNR list in our online catalog.

On the Shelf Archive

UPCOMING EVENTS

Macroinvertebrates with the Nevada Department of Wildlife

Saturday, July 9, 10-11 am
Downtown Reno Library


Want to learn more about our local waters and the creatures that call them home? Register for this interactive program provided by our friends at the Nevada Department of Wildlife!


Learn more

Watershed Warriors with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful

Wednesday, July 13, 3:30-4:30 pm
Sierra View Library


Watershed Warriors introduces children to the myriad of challenges facing the Truckee River watershed, and inspires them to create solutions to protect and preserve the river for future generations. Registration is required.

Learn more

Magellan's Sinking Ship Escape Room

Friday, July 15, 2-5 pm
North Valleys Library


Make your escape from the famous ocean explorer Magellan's sinking ship, The Trinidad, in this history-themed escape room. Suitable for ages 8 and up. 

Sign up now

Past, Present, and Future of Reproductive Justice

Saturday, July 16, 1-2:30 pm
Northwest Reno Library


Join us for an informational event on the history of reproductive justice in the United States.

Registration is recommended. 


Sign up now

MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screening.

FOR MAKERS

Learn & Make in the Quad

Wednesday, July 13, 3-6 pm
Downtown Reno Library

This week we will be working with the sublimation printer and heat press. We'll provide you with a coffee mug, coaster, or metal bookmark (limit one item per person), and you can transfer a vivid, full-color design or photograph onto it. Bring an image file (.png or .jpg) on a flash drive or your phone, and leave with a vibrant, one-of-a-kind item.  Sign up for an individual, 30-minute session.

Sign up now

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming maker events.

BOOK GROUPS

Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Hunchback of Notre Dame 
by Victor Hugo

Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
All the Little Liars
by Charlaine Harris

Inclined to Read Book Group
Incline Village Library
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

SO Very Literary Book Club
South Valleys Library
Miracle Country by Kendra Atleework

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book groups.


WHAT TO READ NEXT

AS HEARD ON KUNR

See full list

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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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300