Washoe County Library
Washoe County Library System serves residents of Washoe County and surrounding areas at 12 locations. Visit www.washoecountylibrary.us for complete information.
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08/02/2026
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 Christine share some historical figures featuring famous authors as characters. Find more recommended titles under the tab in our library catalog: washoelibrary.org/45uhlbr
Recordings of past On the Shelf segments can be found here: catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/ots
WCLS News Update: Ken Hansome continues his search for dinosaur activity at the Verdi Community Library and Nature Center. Has he finally discovered what they want?
ends today. What will Ken Handsome investigate next?
07/30/2026
Campfires, hiking boots, and happily ever afters? Yes, please! Check out our Outdoorsy Romance book list for your next cozy adventure. Find the list under the tab in our catalog: washoelibrary.org/4pQj7wX.
07/30/2026
Discover the lesser-known films of Alfred Hitchcock. Join us Saturdays at 2 pm, August 1 through September 19, at the South Valleys Library for an afternoon of classic cinema followed by a thoughtful discussion. For more info: washoelibrary.org/hitchcock.
07/29/2026
Nevada Historical Society's Nevada Historical Society's Nevada History on the Go series continues on Saturday, August 1, at 1 pm at the Sierra View Library with Christopher Von Nagy of the Racist Covenants Research Project. Discover how discriminatory housing policies shaped Nevada’s past and the ongoing work to document and preserve this important history. For more info: washoelibrary.org/history.
07/29/2026
Our amazing readers have been digging up something prehistoric at the South Valleys Library and thanks to 250,000+ minutes of reading, the mystery has been uncovered! Meet the Ichthyosaur, Nevada's official state fossil!
Haven't logged all your reading yet? There's still time to add those minutes before the challenge ends on July 31. Every minute counts! Prizes can be claimed through the end of August. For more info: washoelibrary.org/summerreading.
07/28/2026
Stop by for the grand finale of our month-long coloring series at the Sparks Library on Thursday, July 30, at 4:30 pm. Inspired Coloring features beautiful classical music and a relaxing space to spark creativity, focus, and calm. All ages are welcome! For more info: washoelibrary.org/coloring.
07/28/2026
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space on Tuesday, August 4, 11 am via digital live-stream in partnership with Washoe County Library.
Register and submit questions for the author here: washoelibrary.org/authortalks
WCLS News Update: Dinosaurs aren't the only things being unearthed during this year's !
The latest team of archaeologists investigating an ancient pharaoh's tomb at the North Valleys Library has disappeared without a trace, joining a long list of unexplained disappearances.
Reporter Ken Handsome is on the scene with exclusive footage.
The question is... can YOU escape the pharaoh's tomb before time runs out?
For more information and to register: washoelibrary.org/escaperoom.
07/26/2026
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 Jennifer share some learning and study skill resources as you get ready for back-to-school. Find more recommended titles under the tab in our library catalog: washoelibrary.org/3RrwQxE
Recordings of past On the Shelf segments can be found here: catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/ots
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