Happy Holidays!
We hope to see you at any of the several events and workshops we've planned for this holiday season, which you can browse on our calendar of events. Many of these programs are already full, but you can still register and be placed on a waitlist.
 
Also be sure to check out our collection of videos of holiday events from last year, featuring DIY projects, Christmas movie recommendations, and songs and stories from library staff.  
 
Events
Tech Café
Tuesday, December 22, 11 am, Downtown Reno Library
 
Tech Café can help you with questions you may have about your mobile device, including accessing downloadable ebooks and audiobooks. Bring your device and your questions!
 
Sign up now.
 
See our calendar to browse all upcoming events.
 
What to Read Next
Great British Baking Show
 
It's the season for baking! Celebrate the holidays with a rewatch of some favorite episodes of The Great British Baking Show, then recreate one of the delicious treats by checking out a related cookbook. 
 
See list.
 
For Kids
Hanukkah in Alaska
 
Enjoy this complete video reading of Hanukkah in Alaska written by Barbara Brown, illustrated by Stacy Schuett, and narrated by Molly Ephraim.
 
Snow piles up over the windows. Daylight is only five hours long. And one girl finds a moose camped out in her backyard. She tries everything to lure it away: apples, carrots, even cookies. But it just keeps eating trees! It's not until the last night of Hanukkah that a familiar Jewish holiday tradition provides a perfect – and surprising – solution.
 
Browse Book Connections to find more than 177,000 resources about books for children and teens.
 
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For Students, Families, and Educators
Winter Explorer

Browse the Washoe County Library Winter Explorer, our comprehensive events and resources guide, where you will find something for everyone!
 
Download a copy today, or pick up a printed copy at your local library.
 
Download the Explorer.
 
News & Announcements
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.
 
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Give Thanks Give Food
 
We hope you will consider helping others in the community enjoy this holiday season by donating non-perishable food products at any Washoe County Library location. Donations will be accepted through December 31. Donations at the Incline Village Library benefit Sierra Community House. Donations at all other branches benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
 
Learn more.
 
Libraries Closed for Renovations
 
The Northwest Reno Library and the Sparks Library are both currently closed for renovations. They are expected to reopen in February and April 2022, respectively.
 
If you have items on hold at either of these locations, visit our online catalog to choose an alternate location.
Please contact us for assistance.
 
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Friends of Washoe County Library

The 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.
 
You can support Friends of Washoe County Library through Amazon Smile. Visit Amazon Smile and select Friends of Washoe County Library. It works just like the regular Amazon website, except a portion of your purchase price will be donated to Friends of Washoe County Library.
 
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For information on COVID-19 in Washoe County, please visit the
Washoe County Health District at www.washoecounty.us/health
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