TeenTober. What will you discover at the library?

TeenTober is a month-long event promoting year-round teen services that help teens learn new skills and fuel their passions. 


This year’s TeenTober events include crafts, games, and other activities. Visit our TeenTober webpage to learn more.


UPCOMING EVENTS

Python Palooza

Code Camp

Tuesday–Thursday, October 8–10, 1 pm

Sparks Library

Join us for a three-day coding bootcamp designed for beginners aged 10-18. This fun-filled experience offers two hours of daily interactive sessions during which participants will learn Python basics and create simple apps and games. 

Sign up now

Draw-a-Boo

Fall Break Drawing Camp

Tuesday–Thursday, October 8–10, 2:30

Northwest Reno Library

Join us for a spooktacular drawing adventure during fall break! To get into the Halloween spirit, we'll draw a different wickedly cute character each day. Drawing materials will be provided. 

Sign up now

Author Talk

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Wednesday, October 9, 4 pm

Online event

You’re invited to free your mind with acclaimed author Silvia Moreno-Garcia, author of several novels including Mexican Gothic, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, and many more!

Learn more

PBS Curiosity Classroom

Spiders, Aaaarrghh!

Friday, October 11, 11 am

Sierra View Library

Explore the characteristics of a spider through a fictional book, a short video clip, and an art activity.  

Sign up now

MOVIE SCREENINGS

Night of the Living Dead
Hocus Pocus

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, Maya recommends some books for Hispanic Heritage Month.

BOOK CLUBS

Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
The Call of the Wild

by Jack London


Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
The Book of Lost Names

by Kristin Harmel


Fiction Addiction Book Club
North Valleys Library
Small Great Things

by Jodi Picoult

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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WHAT TO READ NEXT

Hispanic Heritage Month Fiction

See full list

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Teen Library Leadership Council


Want to have fun planning teen library programs for your community? Bring a friend, make new friends, and earn some volunteer hours, too! We'll plan library projects and programs while participating in an activity together every month.

Learn more

The Explorer


The fall 2024 issue of the Washoe County Library Explorer is now available. The Explorer is our comprehensive events guide. New issues are released seasonally and cover three months of library programs and events.


Download it today, or pick up a print copy at any Washoe County Library.  

FRIENDS OF WASHOE COUNTY LIBRARY

Book Sale

October 5–13

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


The next Friends of Washoe County Library book sale starts tomorrow. As always, the sale is being held next door to the Sierra View Library in the Reno Town Mall. You can get early access to the sale today, 3–6 pm, by becoming a Friends member now or at the door.

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