Happy Halloween!
Washoe County Library System wishes you and your family a fun, safe, and scary Halloween. 
 
Celebrate with us by viewing the entries in our pumpkin decorating contests at the Sierra View Library (through Oct. 30) or Spanish Springs Library (through Oct. 31), or by checking out some of these staff-curated Halloween book lists:
  • Young Adult Horror
  • Halloween Treats & Crafts
  • Toil & Trouble
  • and more
 
Events
Community Resource Help

Get assistance with a variety of online tasks including job applications, resume building, filing for unemployment, setting up an email address, or applying for government assistance.
 
Friendly librarians will do their best to help you fill out forms and find the information you need. Drop in or call for an appointment.
 
See times and locations. 
 
See our calendar to browse all upcoming events.
 
What to Read Next
Nevada Lit
 
Even if you don't go outside, you can still spend this Nevada Day weekend exploring the state with this staff-curated collection of fiction set in the Silver State.
 
See list.
 
For Students, Families, and Educators
Are You College Bound?
 
Now is the perfect opportunity to squeeze in some study time to prepare for college entrance exams. Visit our LearningExpress Library and go to the College Admission Test Preparation Center -- Includes college entrance essay writing tutorial and test preparation for ACT, SAT, PSAT, and other exams.
 
Reach your test score goals!
 
Learn more.
 
For Kids
Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 10:30 am.
North Valleys Library
 
For children ages 18 months to 3 years. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and wiggle action to encourage a love of books, empower thinking, stimulate creativity, and promote feelings of self-assurance. Registration is required.
 
Find more story times here.
 
Learn more and register.
 
News & Announcements
Holiday Closure
 
All Washoe County Libraries will be closed on Friday, Oct. 29. Book drops and online services will remain available. Services at branches with Saturday hours will resume on Saturday, Oct. 30. 
 
See all hours and closures.
 
Northwest Reno Library
Closed for Renovations

Washoe County Library System is making planned renovations to the public spaces at the Northwest Reno Library. The building is now closed, but the drive-up window and book drop will continue to be accessible through Friday, Nov. 5. The branch will fully close on Saturday, Nov. 6 with an anticipated reopening planned for Jan. 2022.

If you have items on hold with this branch as your pickup location, please visit our online catalog to choose an alternate location.
 
Delays for Held Item Arrivals

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no deliveries between branches this week. You may experience longer-than-usual wait times for in-transit holds. Thank you for your patience while we work to have this service restored, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
 
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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