SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

Dia: Children's Day/Book Day. Each story matters. Every child counts.

Early registration has begun for our 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. From June 1 through July 31, you can earn free books by reading and attending library events. Come in to redeem your prizes through August 31. People of all ages are welcome to participate.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Fantastic Mr. Fox

Multiple times and locations

A student-directed performance of the Roald Dahl tale about the adventures of three nasty farmers, two curious creatures, a family of foxes, and our hero: a most fantastic fellow!

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Pioneer Center Youth Programs

Kantu Inka

Saturday, May 18, 1-2 pm

Incline Village Library

Carlos Ocampo and Julie Lozada Ocampo unite their musical and teaching experience, performing as Kantu Inka. Audience members are encouraged to play instruments, dance to Peruvian rhythms, and interact with the musicians.

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Author Talk

R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 21, 4-5 pm

Online event

We welcome you to join a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang as she chats with us about her New York Times-bestselling novel, Yellowface.

Sign up now

Computer Skills 103

Computer Skills

Tuesday, May 21, 11 am-12:30 pm

Sparks Library

Sparks Library's ongoing computer classes are designed to give beginners a proper introduction to various computer programs and actions.

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BOOK CLUBS

Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
Velvet Was the Night

by Silvia Moreno-Garcia


Inclined to Read Book Group
Incline Village Library
Little Fires Everywhere

by Celeste Ng


Four Seasons Book Club
Sparks Library
The Basque Hotel

by Robert Laxalt

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, Becca tells us about some recent nonfiction book to film adaptations.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Read Alikes for The Women


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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

#WashoeReader


We're asking our users to share what they're doing when they visit their favorite Washoe County Library location. Snap a selfie or a photo of your latest haul and share it using the #WashoeReader hashtag. Or record a video telling us about your latest discovery.


Tag @WashoeLibrary on X (Twitter) and @WashoeCountyLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, or Threads.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting


The next library board of trustees meeting will take place at the South Valleys Library on Wednesday, May 22, at 10 am. 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.

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.


The next Friends book sale starts June 1.


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