Spellbinders
The world’s largest free, international festival of magic returns to Northern Nevada November 19-21! The festival features gold medal-winning world champions of magic from around the globe. 
 
All performances are free, and all ages are welcome. To encourage safe distancing, Washoe County Library System is requiring registration for all library events.
 
Learn more.
 
Events
Nevada Historical Society Presents
High Noon with Neal Cobb
Thursday, November 18, noon-1 pm
 
Pat Bruce will give a short history of the Friends of Nevada Wilderness. He will discuss the work the organization does for Nevada, with a focus on the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge.
 
Registration is required.
 
Sign up now.
 
See our calendar to browse all upcoming events.
 
What to Read Next
Native American Heritage Month
 
Check the #WhatToRead tab in our library catalog for  staff-recommended adult nonfiction titles in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. 
 
See list.
 
For Kids
Paws 2 Read
 
Practice reading with friendly therapy dogs and receive a free book! Paws 2 Read is a reading program for children of all ages, proudly presented by Paws 4 Love. Friendly dogs lend a loving, non-judgmental ear to beginning readers. After reading to a gentle dog, children receive a free book.

To encourage safe distancing, Washoe County Library System is requiring registration for all library events. Click on the link below to find times and locations for this monthly event.
 
Register now.
 
For Students, Families, and Educators
Resources for Spanish Speakers
 
Explore our selection of resources just for Spanish speakers. We have ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, databases, and more!
 
Learn more.
 
News & Announcements
Friends of Washoe County Library
Book Sale: November 12-21
 
It's time for another Friends of Washoe County Library book sale. As always,  the sale will be held inside the Reno Town Mall, next-door to the Sierra View Library. There will be a large selection of books, DVDs, and CDs at very reasonable prices. 

Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada non-profit organization dedicated to advocating, fundraising, and providing support for Washoe County Library System.

 
Learn more.
 
Give Thanks, Give Food

Hunger is a year-round problem. Help the community this year by donating non-perishable food products at any Washoe County Library location through December 31. Food donations benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Donations at the Incline Village Library benefit Sierra Community House.
 
Libraries Closing for Renovations

Washoe County Library System is making planned renovations to some of our branches.
  • The Northwest Reno Library is currently closed. It is expected to reopen in February 2022.  
  • The Sparks Library will be closing on December 16, with an expected reopening in March 2022.
If you have items on hold with either of these branches as your pickup location, you may visit our online catalog to choose an alternate location.
 
Mask Requirement
 
In alignment with updated CDC guidelines and the emergency order issued by the State of Nevada, masks are required at all library locations for everyone two years of age or older.
 
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our libraries open.
 
Learn more.
 
For information on COVID-19 in Washoe County, please visit the
Washoe County Health District at 
www.washoecounty.us/health
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