Shivery: Chilling Tales of Terror

We asked for your scary stories, and you delivered. Our third annual Shivery: Chilling Tales of Horror received more than 60 entries. All of these stories are now available to read on our Shivery webpage.


Nine of these entries were chosen to be recorded for our four-part Shivery video series. We'll be releasing one episode daily on Facebook, Instagram, and our YouTube channel October 28–31.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SaturYay! 

Monster Mash Bash

Saturday, October 26, 11 am

Nothwest Reno Library

If you're looking for some ghostly good fun, you'll have a scream at our Monster Mash Bash. Kids will enjoy Halloween tales, crafts, and sweet treats. Costumes encouraged! 
(The same event will repeat on Sunday).

Sign up now

Artist Reception

Sydney Corcoran

Saturday, October 26, 2 pm

South Valleys Library

Join artist Sydney Corcoran to celebrate the opening of her exhibit, Most Birds Fly. The exhibition will be on display through October 31. 

Learn more

36th Annual

Trick-or-Treat Parade

Wednesday, October 30, 5:30 pm

North Valleys Library

Show off your amazing costume as you parade about the library and the shopping center stopping for treats.

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STEAM

The Great Pumpkin Dissection!

Thursday, October 24, 3:30–5:30 pm

Sierra View Library

STEAM this week is all about the anatomy of squash and pumpkin fruits. Prepare for a messy investigation!

Learn more

Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Holiday Events
TeenTober Events
Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
James

by Percival Everett


Tuesday Book Group 
Spanish Springs Library
Come Fly the World

by Julia Cooke

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

ON THE 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 Melissa tells us about Bats at the Library by Brian Lies.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Treats and Crafts for Halloween

See full list

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Early Voting


Early voting for the 2024 election has started. There are 24 polling locations in Washoe County, including most Washoe County Libraries.

Learn more

Nevada Day Closure

All Washoe County Libraries will be closed Friday, October 25, for Nevada Day.

View all library hours and upcoming closures.

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Washoe County Library System 

301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300