Washoe County Library

01/22/2025

At last week's meeting, the Library Board of Trustees was honored to acknowledge a generous $100,000 donation from the Friends of Washoe County Library! The volunteer-run Friends nonprofit works tirelessly throughout the year to support library events, materials, technology, summer reading, and more.

You can support the Friends by becoming a member, making a donation, or shopping their book sales. The next book sale starts March 22. Visit washoelibraryfriends.org to learn more.

01/19/2025

Listen to KUNR Public Radio's On the Shelf Monday at 6:42 am, 8:42 am, 3:48 pm, and 9:20 pm to hear Becca sharing some of her favorite nonfiction of 2024. Find these and more titles in our library catalog under the tab: washoelibrary.org/4gidKAx

Recordings of past On the Shelf segments can be found here: catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/ots

01/17/2025

: All Washoe County Library locations will be closed Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For more information, visit washoecountylibrary.us.

01/17/2025

Sometimes, the funniest stories are the ones that hit close to home. From quirky relatives to hilarious family drama, our list of humorous family fiction has you covered. Find the booklist under the tab in our catalog: washoelibrary.org/4anG96w

01/16/2025

Join us at the Incline Village Library on the third Saturday of each month for SaturYay! It's a program of fun crafts, STEAM activities, and more. This weekend, it's a classic game: bingo. You might have heard otherwise from a different source, including our own Explorer magazine, which listed the start time as 4 pm, but this event starts at 1 pm. Seating and prizes are limited, and registration is recommended. For registration or more information, visit washoelibrary.org/inclinesaturyay.

01/16/2025

This presentation will provide a firsthand look at the history of this area in how it has transitioned from a farm to a mine to the city’s most popular park.

01/16/2025

. This presentation will provide a firsthand look at the history of this area in how it has transitioned from a farm to a mine to the city’s most popular park.

01/15/2025

We're excited to announce that the Washoe County Library System has been awarded an Entrepreneurship and Libraries Conference Pitch Competition grant! This grant will fund the installation of a bicycle repair station at the Sparks Library. Coming soon thanks to Board of County Commissioners approval! 🚲

Approved at today's Board of County Commissioners meeting was a grant to install a bicycle repair station (similar to the picture) at the Sparks Library. Cyclists will be able to change a tire, fix a chain, or make other DIY repairs so they can continue their ride! Washoe County Library

01/14/2025

Huge thanks to the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts for bringing magician Larry Wilson back to Washoe County Library! Visit washoelibrary.org/pcyp for upcoming performances at the North Valleys and Northwest Reno Library locations.

Tomorrow, January 15th at 10:30AM, Pioneer Center Youth Programs presents Larry Wilson at the North Valleys Library.

Performer Larry Wilson was voted “Comedy Magician of the Year” and has headlined in Las Vegas, Reno/Tahoe, Atlantic City, and more. Thanks to Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts he returns to locations this season with demonstrations of unbelievable magic that can be explained by scientific principles. As astounding as these tricks may be, the secrets behind them are often more incredible.

01/13/2025

Opening day of the Friends of Washoe County Library book sale was a big hit! Folks were lined up and ready to browse. Shop now through January 19 to get in on the good deals and support Washoe County Library at the same time. Visit washoelibraryfriends.org for more info.

01/12/2025

Listen to KUNR Public Radio's On the Shelf Monday at 6:42 am, 8:42 am, 3:48 pm, and 9:20 pm to hear Becca sharing some of her favorite fiction of 2024. Find these and more titles in our library catalog under the tab: washoelibrary.org/4d4N9VU

Recordings of past On the Shelf segments can be found here: catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/ots

01/10/2025

January is Poverty Awareness Month. Discover impactful books on poverty in America under the tab in our catalog: washoelibrary.org/3Pudbsd

01/10/2025

Jimmy Carter served as the 39th president of the United States. Prior to that, he served as the governor of Georgia and in the Georgia State Senate. Born and raised in Plains, Georgia, Carter graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946 and joined the United States Navy's submarine service. As president, Carter successfully pursued the Camp David Accords, the Panama Canal Treaties, and the second round of Strategic Arms Limitation Talks with the Soviet Union. He signed into law bills that established the United States Departments of Energy and Education. After his presidential term, he established the Carter Center to promote and expand human rights, and he received a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for this work. He conducted peace negotiations, monitored elections, and worked to eradicate infectious diseases. He was a key figure in the nonprofit housing organization Habitat for Humanity. And he wrote numerous books, ranging from political memoirs to poetry. He died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100, and today, January 9, is a National Day of Mourning in his honor. Learn more about his life and work in our catalog: washoelibrary.org/3BYABD1.

01/09/2025

Join representatives from The Discovery for a variety of activities at Washoe County Library locations. The South Valleys Library and North Valleys Library will host drop-in coding activities, and the Sparks Library will host a planetarium show called Solar Quest. For more information, visit washoelibrary.org/discovery.