NEW LEGAL KIOSK

A Reno Housing Authority legal kiosk is coming to the Downtown Reno Library. This new kiosk will offer access to:

  • Reno Housing Authority’s website, where users can find the most up-to-date information regarding the Reno Housing Authority;

  • Reno Housing Authority’s forms page, where users can fill out, print, and scan forms; and

  • Rent Cafe portal, where you can scan documents, apply to waitlists, update personal information, and make payments.

Join us for the the ribbon cutting on Monday, August 19, 10 am.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pardon the Pawn

Saturday, August 17, 2:30 pm

Northwest Reno Library

All ages and skill levels are welcome. Learn chess basics, or take your game to the next level by developing winning strategies and tactics. Each week will feature friendly over-the-board chess play in a relaxed low-stakes setting.

Learn more

Family Engagement Activities

Monday, August 19, 11 am

Spanish Springs Library

Join the Children's Cabinet for fun, educational, hands-on activities that support Nevada pre-kindergarten and early learning standards.

Sign up now

Author Talk

Shelby Van Pelt

Wednesday, August 21, 4 pm

Online event

Join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times-bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. 

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Small Music Ensemble

Reno Phil Discover Music

Thursday, August 22, 3:30 pm

North Valleys Library

Get a close-up look at symphonic music through performances, demos, and fun, participatory activities.

Learn more

BOOK CLUBS

Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
The Woman in the Window

by A.J. Finn


Chapter One Book Club
Downtown Reno Library
Starling House

by Alix E. Harrow


Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
The Onion Field

by Joseph Wambaugh

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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MOVIE SCREENINGS

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming movie screenings.

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, Libby tells us about books written by women, translated into English.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Women in Translation

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Library Board of Trustees Meeting


The next library board of trustees meeting will take place at the Sierra View Library on Wednesday, August 21. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person or remotely through Zoom.

Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past library board meetings are available on the library website.

Local Author Fest


Local authors, are you interested in reading, selling, and signing your work at our first Local Author Fest coming this November?


This event is open to local authors who have a physical book they would like to share with the public. If that sounds like you, fill out this form.

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.


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