The Downtown Reno Library announces STEAM Spring Break Camp from March 30 to April 2 at 11 am with registration details available at washoelibrary.org/steamcamp.
Young learners are invited to join us March 30–April 2 at 11 am for a week of discovery, creativity, and fun at the #DowntownRenoLibrary! Our second annual STEAM Spring Break Camp is packed with exciting activities and inspiring guest presenters. For more info, visit washoelibrary.org/steamcamp.
Don’t miss the Nevada episode of #PBSBooks American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. We’re very proud to have the #DowntownRenoLibrary featured! As locals know, it’s a favorite stop for both library and plant lovers. To watch the episode, visit youtu.be/ZlfxLemPgKg.
Happy #ValentinesDay from all of us at Washoe County Library! Last week, patrons of all ages from across the region loved coming to the library for some Valentine's Day crafts. Check out these lovely creations from the #SparksLibrary, #DowntownRenoLibrary, and #NorthValleysLibrary. #LibraryCrafts
An image of a white card decorated with pink and red confetti shaped into a heart is seen on a widget promoting a Valentine's Day crafternoon event at the Downtown Reno Library on Thursday, February 5, at 3 pm.
Get ready for Valentine's Day with #Crafternoon at the #DowntownRenoLibrary! Make some confetti cards with us this Thursday, February 5, at 3 pm. For more information, visit washoelibrary.org/crafternoon.
The widget states, "Closures: Due to staffing shortages, the following Washoe County Library locations will be closed on the specified dates: Downtown Reno Library: Fridays, January 9 and January 16 Northwest Reno Library: Saturdays, January 10 through February 7 Incline Village Library: Saturdays in January Verdi Community Library and Nature Center: Fridays, January 9 through February 6 For more information, please visit washoecountylibrary.us."
Due to staffing shortages, the following Washoe County Library locations will be closed on the specified dates:
#DowntownRenoLibrary: January 9 and 16
#NorthwestRenoLibrary: Saturdays, January 10–February 7
#InclineVillageLibrary: Saturdays in January
#VerdiLibrary: Fridays, January 9–February 6
The social media graphic includes an illustration of a bubbling beaker and the following text, "Downtown Reno Library STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math); Density Tower, Thursday, January 15, 3–5 pm; washoelibrary.org/downtownsteam."
Join us at the #DowntownRenoLibrary for a fun monthly project in science, technology, engineering, art, or math. These projects are geared especially for children 6 and up. On Thursday, January 15, we'll build density towers. washoelibrary.org/downtownsteam.
Magician Larry Wilson is pictured on a widget that states, "Pioneer Center Youth Programs presents Larry Wilson. Downtown Reno Library: Friday, January 2, 3 pm; Incline Village Library: Tuesday, January 6, 5 pm; North Valleys Library: Tuesday, January 27, 11 am; South Valleys Library: Sunday, February 1, 3 pm; Sparks Library: Tuesday, February 3, 11 am. Washoelibrary.org/pcyp."
.@pioneercenter.bsky.social Youth Programs presents Larry Wilson! The most bewildering magic will be broken down into easy-to-follow steps that students can recreate. Catch his first appearance this Friday, January 2, at the #DowntownRenoLibrary. For more information, visit washoelibrary.org/pcyp.
The social media graphic includes the Washoe County Library System logo and the following text, "Closures: Due to staffing shortages, the following Washoe County Library locations will be closed on the specified dates: Downtown Reno — Fridays, January 9 and January 16 Incline Village — Saturdays in January Senior Center — Friday, December 26 Sparks — Sunday, January 4 For more information, visit washoecountylibrary.us."
#LibraryNews: Due to staffing shortages, the following Washoe County Library locations will be CLOSED on the specified dates:
#DowntownRenoLibrary — January 9 and January 16
#InclineVillageLibrary — Saturdays in January
#SparksLibrary — January 4
washoecountylibrary.us
The social media widget includes graphics of a book and holly along with the following text, "Holiday Book, DVD, and plant sale, December 1–31, Downtown Reno Library."
Looking for inexpensive gifts? Come by the #DowntownRenoLibrary!
A woman and two young children decorate sugar skulls at the Downtown Reno Library during a crafting event at the Downtown Reno Library.
A child holds a vibrantly decorated sugar skull during an event at the Downtown Reno Library.
A patron holds a plate of three brightly decorated sugar skulls during an event at the Downtown Reno Library.
On Thursday, October 2, at the #DowntownRenoLibrary, 21 children and adults came for a #DíadeMuertos #Crafternoon. They created and decorated their own calaveras — sugar skulls — and they came out beautifully! For information about upcoming events, visit washoelibrary.org/events.
Audrey, dressed as a vampire, leads a Halloween-themed Story Time at the Downtown Reno Library. Several small children in Halloween costumes can be seen listening intently.
In the Downtown Reno Library's administrative offices, Tim, dressed as Wirt from Over the Garden Wall, gives candy to a youngster dressed as Pikachu.
Downtown Reno Library security guard Marcus has a serious conversation with a young Buzz Lightyear.
This group photo at the Downtown Reno Library features staffers wearing a variety of Halloween costumes, including a skeleton, a witch, a vampire, a bat, and more.
Yesterday, October 28, was Halloween Story Time & Trick-or-Treating at the #DowntownRenoLibrary! Dozens of families participated in the event, which included trick-or-treating at offices and work stations throughout the library. The kids had a lot of great costumes, as did the library staff!
The social media graphic includes images of two kids dressed in Halloween costumes — one dressed as an angel, one dressed as a mummy — as well as cobwebs and a book opened to reveal a haunted house before a moonlit, bat-bedazzled night's sky. The text reads, "Halloween Family Story Time & Trick-or-Treating; Downtown Reno Library, Tuesday, October 28, 10:15 am. Costumes encouraged. To register, or for more information, visit washoelibrary.org/trickortreat."
Next week! Children of all ages can come dressed to impress in their best costumes for a Halloween-themed Family Story Time followed by Trick-or-Treating in the #DowntownRenoLibrary! Join us at 10:15 am on Tuesday, October 28. washoelibrary.org/trickortreat
The social media graphic includes an illustration of a raven, and the following text, "TeenTober Tuesday: Downtown Reno Library, Tuesday, October 14, 3–4:30 pm; Cricut Fairy Tale Project; washoelibrary.org/teentober.
Celebrate #TeenTober at the #DowntownRenoLibrary with treats and activities every Tuesdays at 3 pm in October! Registration is recommended as space and supplies are limited. On October 14, join us for a Cricut Fairy Tale Project. washoelibrary.org/teentober.
The social media graphic includes an illustration of an apple and the following text, "University of Nevada, Reno Cooperative Extension and Department of Nutrition present Heal with Nutrition: The six sessions of the nutrition education series include lectures, demonstrations, and quizzes and exercises about nutrition. Downtown Reno Library; Mondays, 2 – 4:30 pm; October 13 – November 17. Registration required: washoelibrary.org/unr."
Join us at the #DowntownRenoLibrary on Mondays at 2 pm, October 12 – November 17, for a nutrition education series focused on the dietary management of chronic conditions. This series includes six sessions, with lectures, demonstrations, and more. washoelibrary.org/unr.
A couple concentrates on putting together a puzzle at the Downtown Reno Library.
A photo of the Banned Books Week puzzle depicts illustrations of many well-known books.
This sweet couple celebrated their anniversary with a stop at the #DowntownRenoLibrary. They made some serious progress on our #BannedBooksWeek community puzzle. Can you spot the spines of any of your favorite books? Find a list of frequently challenged titles at washoelibrary.org/bannedbooks.
Prints from "Under Pressure" are on display in the Downtown Reno Library gallery.
The #DowntownRenoLibrary gallery is excited to debut, "Under Pressure," a collection of prints by local artists. The show is curated by #LaikaPress, a nonprofit printmaking studio focused on teaching and increasing the accessibility of printmaking. Join us for a reception on October 9, at 3 pm.
A mouse made of Perler Beads peeks out from the plant life at the Downtown Reno Library.
An illustration of a beetle decorates the widget that states, "TeenTober Tuesday, Downtown Reno Library, Tuesday, October 7, 3-4:30 pm. Perler Bead Crafts. washoelibrary.org/teentober."
Is that a Perler Bead creature sneaking around the #DowntownRenoLibrary after hours? Join us for Perler Bead Crafts on October 7, at 3 pm to kick off #TeenTober Tuesday with your own creepy creature! Registration is recommended. For more info, visit washoelibrary.org/teentober.
City of Reno Council Member Naomi Duerr, Downtown Reno Library Branch Manager, Kristen Ryan, and Acting Library Director Stacy McKenzie smile while posing with the awards.
Acting Library Director, Stacy McKenzie, and Downtown Reno Library Branch Manager Kristen Ryan hold the awards from the City of Reno.
The Downtown Reno Library's 2025 Historic Preservation award and certificate are photographed on a table.
The #DowntownRenoLibrary was recognized as a local historic landmark by the @cityofreno.bsky.social’s Historical Resources Commission. Branch Manager, Kristen Ryan, and Acting Library Director Stacy McKenzie were thrilled to accept the award! Discover the library at washoelibrary.org/downtownreno.
Library Director Jeff Scott relates the history of the library's bomb shelter to Leadership Academy participants.
The Library Director talks about library services while standing on the lower level of the Downtown Reno Library. Cohort participants are pictured listening while standing near library patrons working on a jigsaw puzzle and using library computers.
The Library Director answers questions during a presentation about the library system in the Downtown Reno Library auditorium.
Members of the Leadership Academy are pictured smiling at the camera while seated in the library's auditorium.
This afternoon Library Director @jdscott50.bsky.social welcomed the Washoe County Leadership Academy to the #DowntownRenoLibrary. These future leaders asked a lot of great questions about library services! To learn more about the Leadership Academy, visit washoecounty.gov/WCLA.
The picture shows the Downtown Reno Library as seen from looking north across Liberty Street. The sky behind it is cloudy and overcast but a rainbow appears to arc over the library.
"Why are there so many
Songs about rainbows
And what's on the other side?
Rainbows are visions,
But only illusions,
And rainbows have nothing to hide.
So we've been told,
And some choose to believe it.
I know they're wrong — wait and see."
It’s a beautiful day at the #DowntownRenoLibrary!
