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It's the circle of life, and it moves us all! New parents and babies, ages 0-18 months, join us for Baby Social events at several of our locations, including the #SpanishSpringsLibrary, as seen here. washoelibrary.org/babysocial.
Eight parents hold babies aloft, "Lion King" style, during a recent Baby Social event at the Spanish Springs Library. A slightly older toddler, dressed like Buzz Lightyear, looks on in amazement.
December 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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South Valleys Library is introducing a new monthly read-aloud book club . Join us Sunday, December 7 at 2 pm for a special holiday event to preview what we have planned. Books selections are for older kids but all are welcome.

Registration and more information: washoelibary.org/bookclub
Red, green and white graphic reads "South Valleys Library; Read-Aloud Book Club; Special Holiday Edition; Sunday, December 7, 2 pm; washoelibrary.org/bookclub" and features three books covers: "A Boy Called Christmas" by Matt Haig, "The Family Under the Bridge" by Natalie Savage Carlson, and "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glasser.
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Do you have one year of full-time paraprofessional library experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience? Apply to work at @washoelibrary.bsky.social now through December 8, 2025. For more information, visit washoelibrary.org/libraryjobs.
Person reading a children's book to a group of kids in a library setting, with the following text: Work for Washoe County Library System. Library Assistant II. Full time: $52,936.00-$68,827.20 annually. Apply now through December 8, 2025. washoelibrary.org/libraryjobs
December 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Thanksgiving has come and gone, but you can still donate nonperishable food products at participating libraries during our "Give Thanks, Give Food" food drive. Donations benefit the #FoodBankofNorthernNevada through December 31. The Downtown Reno and Sierra View libraries are not participating.
Elf on the Shelf doll sitting on a large metal food bank donation can labeled for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and Feeding America. Paper bags filled with groceries and canned goods placed next to a large donation bin inside the North Valleys Library.
December 2, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Buckle up for an online chat with debut author Sue Hincenbergs to discuss her novel, "The Retirement Plan." You won’t want to miss this darkly humorous debut. Tuesday, December 2 at 11 am via digital live-stream. Register and ask questions of the author here: washoelibrary.org/authortalks.
The social media graphic includes crime scene tape, a picture of author Sue Hincenbergs, and the cover of her debut novel, "The Retirement Plan."
December 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Listen to #kunrpublicradio's On the Shelf Monday at 6:42 am, 8:42 am, 3:48 pm, and 9:20 pm to hear Jessica recommend some books about the the Yiddish language: washoelibrary.org/3XgCW39
#WhatToRead
Recordings of past On the Shelf segments can be found here: catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/ots
Blue and orange graphic reads "Yiddish: History, Culture, and Literature; As heard on KUNR; #WhatToRead" and features three book covers: "Yiddish: Biography of a Language" by Jeffrey Shandler, "Tevye the Dairyman" by Sholem Aleichem, and "How Yiddish Changed America and How America Changed Yiddish" edited by Iian Stavans and Josh Lambert.
November 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Don't miss a visit with Santa Paws at the #InclineVillageLibrary and #SpanishSpringsLibrary! Register to join the Paws 4 Love certified therapy dogs for holiday activities and tons of fun. To register or for more information about dates and times, visit washoelibrary.org/santapaws.

Patrons of all ages gather around to hug and pet a very fluffy Paws 4 Love therapy dog at the Spanish Springs Library during a Santa Paws event.
November 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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#LibraryNEWS: Due to staffing shortages, the Library on the Go Bookmobile will be out of service today, Wednesday, November 26. We apologize for any inconvenience. We'll be back on the road next week! For more information about the bookmobile, please visit washoelibrary.org/bookmobile.
A photo of the Washoe County Library's "Library on the Go" Bookmobile with the following text: "#LibraryNEWS: Due to staffing shortages, the Library on the Go Bookmobile will be out of service today, Wednesday, November 26. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information, visit washoelibrary.org/bookmobile. For more information, visit washoecountylibrary.us."
November 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from Washoe County Library! On Wednesday, November 26, most locations will close at 4 pm. The Duncan/Traner, Gerlach, Senior Center, and Verdi libraries will be closed. All locations will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28. #LibraryNEWS
Image description: a cornucopia with vegetables and fruits with the word "thankful" and the text "On Wednesday, November 26, most Washoe County Library locations will CLOSE at 4 pm, and the Duncan/Traner, Gerlach, Senior Center, and Verdi libraries will be CLOSED. All Washoe County Library locations will be CLOSED Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for the Thanksgiving and Family Day holidays. For more information, please visit washoecountylibrary.us."  
November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Make your own gingerbread house! Come to a @washoelibrary.bsky.social
location near you and use graham crackers, frosting, and candy for a fun holiday crafting tradition. Registration required. Please register for all individuals who will be making a gingerbread house. washoelibrary.org/gingerbread.
The social media graphic includes an illustration of a gingerbread house and the following text, "Gingerbread House Workshops; Make your own gingerbread house at a library near you with the supplies provided. Registration required. washoelibrary.org/gingerbread."
November 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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You better watch out! You better not cry. You better not pout. I'm tell you why — Santa Claus is coming to the library! Join us for Holiday Family Story Times, featuring guest appearances by #Santa himself, on December 16 and December 19. Registration recommended. washoelibrary.org/santa.
The social media graphic includes a cartoonish illustration of Santa Claus and the following text, "Holiday Family Story Time and a Very Merry Santa Visit; Downtown Reno Library, Tuesday, December 16, 10:15 am; Sparks Library, Tuesday, December 16, 3 pm; Duncan/Traner Community Library, Friday, December 19, 3:30 pm. Registration recommended. washoelibrary.org/santa."
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Listen to #kunrpublicradio's On the Shelf Monday at 6:42 am, 8:42 am, 3:48 pm, and 9:20 pm to hear Laurie recommend some nonfiction about unconventional homes.
Book list: washoelibrary.org/4o7elIS

#WhatToRead

Recordings of past On the Shelf segments here: catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/ots
Orange, black, and white graphic reads "Unconventional Homes, As heard on KUNR, #WhatToRead" and features three book covers: "Tiny Houses Build with Recycled Materials" by Ryan Mitchell, "Cabin" by Patrick Hutchinson, and "This Old Van" by Carlene and Michael Duffy.
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Nothing says “holidays are coming” like prepping the turkey, setting the table, and bracing for the yearly debate: "Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie?" Find a list of holiday movies for adults under the #WhatToRead tab in our catalog: washoelibrary.org/482uIlz
The light blue graphic is titled "Holiday Movies for Adults" with a string of red and white lights at the top. There are 3 movie covers displayed "Christmas in Connecticut, " A Christmas Story," and "The Holdovers." The hashtag #WhatToRead is at the bottom.
November 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Don't miss #HighNoon with Neal Cobb, presented by the #NevadaHistoricalSociety on Thursday, November 20 at noon. This month, Neal is joined by Laura Rocke, community and university archivist for The University of Nevada, Reno. Register for this virtual event: washoelibrary.org/highnoon.
The widget includes a historical photo from 1899 of the University of Nevada, Reno's women's basketball team, a photo of speaker Laura Rocke, and a photo of host Neal Cobb. The text on the widget states, "Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb: Special Collections & University Archives: Who We Are, What We Do, and Why You Should Care, with Laura Rocke. Thursday, November 20, noon. Register for the Zoom event: washoelibrary.org/highnoon."
November 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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It's always tea time! Celebrate 160 years of Lewis Carroll's classic with a Mad Tea Party at the #SierraViewLibrary. Join us for a cake walk, tea party, flamingo croquet, and a "paint the roses red" art project. Come dressed as your favorite character, too! Register at washoelibrary.org/teaparty.
An illustration of the Mad Tea Party from Alice in Wonderland, with the text "A Mad Tea Party, Celebrating 160 Years of Alice! Sierra View Library, Wednesday, November 26, 11 am. washoelibrary.org/teaparty"
November 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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#LibbyReads, a digital book club connecting readers to the same ebook & audiobook with no waitlists or holds, starts November 18th! The featured title is 'The Village Beyond the Mist' by Sachiko Kashiwaba. Listen or read for free with the Libby app and your library card.
Graphic reads "Libby Reads, November 18-Decmeber 2" and shows a woman and child reading together and the book "The Village Beyond the Mist" by Sachiko Kashiwaba. The caption underneath reads “A delightful, cozy, and whimsical story of meeting new people, enjoying the simple things in life, and showing kindness. Its otherworldly liminal space, odd inhabitants, and curious magic shows why this book inspired the film Spirited Away.”
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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 Terri recommend some nonfiction about female codebreakers and spies.
Book list: washoelibrary.org/3JYwjPU
#WhatToRead
Past segments can be found here: catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/ots
White type over paint splattered background reads "Female Spies & Codebreakers, as heard on KUNR, #WhatToRead" and features three book covers: "The Art Spy" by Michelle Young, "A Woman of No Importance" by Sonia Pernell, and "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Visit any @washoelibrary.bsky.social location to get free tickets to the Spellbinders Gala Show at the Pioneer Center on November 15! Catch world class magicians live on stage at the matinee or evening events. Limit six tickets. Visit www.spellbindersfestival.com for all the details!🪄
The Pioneer Center marquee is photographed displaying the following text: "Spellbinders Festival of Magic, November 15. 3 pm and 7 pm. Free public event."
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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The second week of November marks National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Our booklist on hunger and homelessness offers memoirs, research, and firsthand accounts that illuminate the realities many face. See the full list under the #WhatToRead tab in our catalog: washoelibrary.org/3LuHOiF
The graphic is titled "On Hunger and Homelessness" and features the covers of three books: "Live to See the Day" by Nikhil Goyal, "How the Other Half Eats" by Priya Fielding-Singh, and "There is a place for us" by Brian Goldstone. At the bottom of the graphic it says "The second week of November marks National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week."
November 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Spellbinders, the free international festival of magic, returns November 14–16. @washoelibrary.bsky.social will host performances at nine locations, and ask at any of our branches for free tickets for the Gala Shows at @pioneercenter.bsky.social on November 15. washoelibrary.org/spellbinders.
The social media graphic includes the logo of the "11th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic, Reno, Nevada" seeming to appear in a puff of smoke. It also includes the following text, "Spellbinders, the world’s largest free international festival of magic, returns to Northern Nevada November 14–16! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Spanish Springs Library, 11 am Incline Village Library, 3:30 pm Duncan/Traner Library, 4 pm Northwest Reno Library, 5 pm Sierra View Library, 5 pm South Valleys Library, 5 pm SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Sparks Library, 1 pm North Valleys Library, 2 pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Downtown Reno Library, 1 pm washoelibrary.org/spellbinders"
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Look at this interactive display at #SouthValleysLibrary that allows patrons to educate themselves on food insecurity. Help by donating to our Give Thanks, Give Food drive.
#FoodBankofNorthernNevada
2021 #KUNRPublicRadio On the Shelf: washoelibrary.org/3UNsjRW
Book list: washoelibrary.org/3LtFb0l
This display in the South Valleys Library reads "Hunger, an unwelcome guest at the table" and features book recommendations for all ages, facts about food insecurity, and ways to help. This display in the South Valleys Library reads "Hunger, an unwelcome guest at the table" and features book recommendations for all ages, facts about food insecurity, and ways to help. This end of the display features interactive scenarios illustrating the cost of food an how food pantry donations can help. This display in the South Valleys Library reads "Hunger, an unwelcome guest at the table" and features book recommendations for all ages, facts about food insecurity, and ways to help. Also featured is a full Food Bank of Northern Nevada donation barrel.
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Listen to #KUNRPublicRadio's On the Shelf Monday at 6:42 am, 8:42 am, 3:48 pm, and 9:20 pm to hear Becca recommend some indigenous thrillers.
Book list: washoelibrary.org/3WIK7AQ
#WhatToRead

Recordings of past On the Shelf segments can be found here: catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/ots
Graphic with a multi color geometric background reads "As heard on KUNR, Indigenous Thrillers, #WhatToRead" and features six book covers: "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter" by Stephen Graham Jones, "Shutter" by Ramona Emerson, "Never Whistle at Night" by various authors, "White Horse" by Erika T. Wurth, "The Removed" by Brandon Hobson, and "Mask of the Deer Woman" by Laurie L. Dove
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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#LibraryNEWS: Due to construction, the #SouthValleysLibrary is currently accessible only from the North, via the Reno Ice parking lot and South Valleys Regional Park. We expect construction to continue through Wednesday. The library is open for regular hours and we apologize for any inconvenience!
A photo of the South Valleys Library with the text "#LibraryNEWS: Due to construction on Wedge Parkway, the South Valleys Library is currently accessible only from the north, through the Reno Ice parking lot and South Valleys Regional Park."
November 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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#LibraryNEWS: All @washoelibrary.bsky.social locations will be CLOSED Tuesday, November 11, for #VeteransDay. Book drops and online services will remain available. Access library hours and online services at www.washoecountylibrary.us.
The social media graphic includes an American flag and the following text, "Holiday Closure: All Washoe County Library locations will be CLOSED Tuesday, November 11, for Veterans Day."
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Behind every uniform is a powerful story. Explore our Veterans Day booklist and honor the experiences of those who served. Find the list under the #WhatToRead tab in our catalog: washoelibrary.org/4opTO3b
Blue graphic titled “Veterans Day” featuring a silhouette graphic of a person in military uniform. Five book covers are displayed: "Snapshots Sent Home" by JT Blatty, "Warrior to Civilian" by Robert Sarver, "American Heroes" by James Patterson, "Every Weapon I Had" by Paris Davis, and "The Women with Silver Wings" by Katherine Sharp Landdeck.
November 7, 2025 at 1:32 AM