AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP

Winter break is over, and our homework help is back.


First through sixth grade students can get help with their schoolwork from library-trained volunteers Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 3:30–5:30 at the Sierra View Library.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Seed Swap

Saturday, January 27, 10 am–1 pm

Sparks Library

Join Washoe County's Master Gardener to learn about National Seed Swap Day and share and collect seeds for your spring garden! All ages are welcome.

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Pokémon GO to the Library!

Sunday, January 28, 2–3:30 pm

Sparks Library

Pokémon have taken over the Sparks Library. Catch ‘em all with other Pokémon trainers and raid or trade, at our very own Sparks Library PokéStop. 

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Author talk

Robert Lustig

Tuesday, January 30, 11 am–noon

Online event

Launch your New Year healthy with Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science. 

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Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

Wednesday, January 31, 4–6:30 pm

Northwest Reno Library

Join us for a fast-paced jigsaw puzzle competition! Compete alone or in teams up to 3. Race against the clock for a chance to be crowned jigsaw champs.

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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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, Jessica talks about books about bias. See the companion list below.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

All About Bias

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.


Their next book sale starts on February 3.

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