Dr. McSpadden is pictured speaking during an event for the Shia Szrut Holocaust Collection at the Northwest Reno Library.
The University of Nevada, Reno history Professor, Dr. McSpadden, returns to the #NorthwestRenoLibrary on Wednesday, February 4 at 5:30 pm. "Love and Romance in the Shadow of the Holocaust" will focus on the unique experiences of women. For more information, please visit washoelibrary.org/holocaust.
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 NorthStar Chamber Players are pictured holding their instruments on the widget that states, "NorthStar Chamber Players Holiday Concert. Northwest Reno Library, Tuesday, December 9, 4:30 pm. Washoelibrary.org/northstar."
Catch the NorthStar Chamber Players Holiday Concert this Tuesday, December 9, at 4:30 pm at the #NorthwestRenoLibrary! The popular woodwind quintet will perform Christmas carols, selections from "The Nutcracker," and other seasonal music. For more info, visit washoelibrary.org/northstar.
Eggbert, a crocheted hatchling, is on display at the main desk of the Northwest Reno Library. He's wearing a blue winter cap and reading a miniature version of the Washoe County Library Explorer magazine. A stack of miniature magazines are fanned out next to him. Behind him are two other crocheted birds, both wearing winter sweaters, and a couple of crocheted evergreen trees.
A stack of human-sized Washoe County Library Explorer magazines are fanned out on a desk. The cover features Eggbert, a crocheted hatchling, wearing winter clothes and standing in a miniature, peppermint-laden winter scene. The Northwest Reno Library is visible behind him. The text reads, "Washoe County Library Explorer, Winter Events & Resources, December 2025 – February 2026."
Meet #Eggbert! This crocheted hatchling is the semi-official mascot of the #NorthwestRenoLibrary. He's also the star of the latest washoelibrary.bsky.social Explorer, our quarterly events magazine. The Winter edition is FREE and available now at a branch near you or at washoelibrary.org/explorer.
A bustling crowd, including several children in costume, gathered for the Boogie Ball at the South Valleys Library.
A child wearing an oversized witch's hat was one of many costumed patrons who came to the Monster Mash Bash at the Northwest Reno Library.
The winning pumpkin at the Incline Village Library's annual pumpkin decorating contest was "Jack O' Bear," a half-Jack-o'-Lantern, half-Teddy Bear hybrid monstrosity.
The winning pumpkin at the Spanish Springs Library's annual pumpkin decorating contest was a disturbingly lifelike Cthulhu.
From the Boogie Ball at the #SouthValleysLibrary to the Monster Mash Bash at the #NorthwestRenoLibrary, October was rockin' throughout @washoelibrary.bsky.social! And check out the winning entries of the pumpkin contests at the #InclineVillageLibrary and the #SpanishSpringsLibrary!
The social media graphic includes an illustration of a cartoon spider and the following text, "Northwest Reno Library Monster Mash Bash; Wednesday, October 29, 4 pm; registration: washoelibrary.org/bash."
Have a scream of a time at the #NorthwestRenoLibrary's #MonsterMashBash! On Wednesday, October 29, at 4 pm, kids can enjoy Halloween crafts, games, sweet treats, and a scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged! To register, or for more information, visit washoelibrary.org/bash.
Life-size cutouts of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman stand aside a book display at the Northwest Reno Library.
A poster advertising the February 19 event at the Northwest Reno Library is displayed next to a book by the speaker, University of Nevada, Reno professor Greta de Jong.
Visit the #NorthwestRenoLibrary to see this #BlackHistoryMonth display and read books on the Great Migration, Harlem Renaissance, DEI, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and more. And join us on February 19 for an event featuring Dr. Greta de Jong: washoelibrary.org/economicjustice.
