Featured Resource
TumbleBook Library
 
Created just for kids, TumbleBook Library features a collection of animated, talking picture books to teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love. Early readers will also find chapter books, literacy-based games to reinforce reading experiences, and educational videos. The full interactive features are available to users of computers and flash-enabled tablets. Mobile users can enjoy read-along ebooks and video content.
 
Go to TumbleBook Library.
 
Events
A Pirate's Life with Captain
Dogfish Briggins & Macaws
 
Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day by learning about piracy and how birds played an important role on the high seas. Stick around for a photo with the Captain’s macaws and pirate props.
 
Learn more.
The Moanin' Frogs
 
The Moanin' Frogs saxophone sextet is redefining what chamber music can be. Their spirited arrangements and technically precise performances of jazz, pop, and classical music delight fans around the world. Presented by UNR Performing Arts.
 
Learn more.
Movie Screenings 

See our calendar of events for all upcoming movies.
 
At the Branches 
Downtown Reno
STEAM: the Science of Bubbles
Tuesday, September 10, 3:30-4:30 pm
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Thursday, September 19, 4-5 pm
 
Duncan/Traner
Arts & Crafts: No Sew Tote Bags
Wednesday, September 4, 3:30-4:30 pm
Arts & Crafts: Iris Fold Book Covers
Wednesday, September 18, 3:30-4:30 pm
 
 
Incline Village
Teen Tuesday: Podcasting 101
Tuesdays, 4-5 pm
A Pirate's Life with Capt. Dogfish Briggins & Macaws
Thursday, September 19, 4-5 pm 
 
North Valleys
Pajama Story Time and Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Wednesday, September 4, 5:45-6:45 pm
Essential Computer Skills, Series 1:
Intro to Computers
Tuesdays and Fridays, September 10-20, 
10:30 am-12:30 pm 
 
Northwest Reno
Learn About Raising Therapy Dogs
Wednesday, September 11, 5-6 pm
UNR Performing Arts Presents the Moanin' Frogs
Wednesdays, September 25, 6-7 pm
Sierra View
Grandparents Day Story Time and Keepsake Craft 
Saturday, September 7, 11 am-12 pm
STEAM Thursday: KNPB presents Float My Boat
Thursday, September 12, 3:30-5:30 pm
 
South Valleys
Friday Virtual Reality
Fridays, 4-6 pm
STEAM Thursdays
Thursdays, 4-5 pm
 
Spanish Springs
STEAM: Why Do Apples Turn Brown?
And What Can We Do to Stop It?
Tuesday, September 10, 4-5 pm
KNPB Presents: Spiders, Aaargh!
Sunday, September 29, 2-3 pm
 
Sparks
Movie Marathon: The Secret Life of Pets
Saturday September 7, 11 am-4:30 pm
Movie Marathon: The Secret Life of Pets 2
Saturday, September 21, 11 am-4:30 pm
 
Verdi
Clean a Penny STEAM
Wednesday, September 4, 2:30-3:30 pm
Penny Drop STEAM
Wednesday, September 18, 2:30-4 pm
Visit our calendar to see all upcoming events this month.
Or download a copy of the Explorer.
 
News & Announcements 
The Explorer 
 
The fall issue of the Washoe County Library Explorer, our comprehensive quarterly events guide, is now available. Download it today, or pick up a print copy at your favorite library.
 
Library Hours and Closures
 
Starting September 3, the Incline Village Library will be expanding its operating hours. The new hours are:
  • Monday: 10 am-6 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am-7 pm 
  • Wednesday-Friday 10 am–6 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: closed
All libraries will be closed on September 2 in observance of Labor Day. The North Valleys Library will also be closed on September 3.

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Washoe County Library System
301 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501
www.washoecountylibrary.us - 775-327-8300