GIVE THE GIFT OF READING


This holiday season, please help us Give the Gift of Reading with a tax-deductible donation to the Friends of Washoe County Library. $20 is enough to sponsor one new children's book and help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 – enough to purchase 1,000 new children's books for our libraries' collections. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Paws 2 Read

Various times and locations

Reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love. Friendly dogs lend a loving, non-judgmental ear to beginning readers. After reading to a gentle dog, children receive a free book. 

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Holiday Parties with Santa

Various times and locations

Join us for activities, snacks, and photos with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole.

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Author Talk

Stephanie Land

Tuesday, December 12, 11 am–noon

Online event

You’re invited to an afternoon chat with Stephanie Land, New York Times bestselling author of Maid, as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education.

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Art and Spanish Conversation for Kids

Tuesday, December 12, 4–5 pm

Sparks Library

This month join us as we make watercolor paintings while engaging in simple Spanish conversation.


This activity is designed for children from a Spanish-speaking background, but children who want to engage with the Spanish language in a low-stress and fun environment are also welcome! 

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Holiday Events
Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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BOOK CLUBS

Tuesday Book Group
Spanish Springs Library
Fahrenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury


Mystery Sleuth Book Club
North Valleys Library
The House on Vesper Sands
by Paraic O'Donnell


Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library
The Ink Black Heart

by Robert Galbraith


SO Very Literary Book Club
South Valleys Library
Book share


Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

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 recommends some microhistories. See the companion list below.

WHAT TO READ NEXT

Microhistories

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Downtown Reno Library Closed for Renovations


The Downtown Reno Library is currently closed for renovations to the elevator. The location is expected to reopen with limited services on December 18.

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The Explorer


The Winter 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

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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301 S. Center St. Reno, NV 89501 

775-327-8300