Nine babies, and their accompanying adults, are entertained by a cheerful library staffer at the Spanish Springs Library.

Calling all baby mamas and papas: Join us for Baby Social! Learn about the library, sing songs, and meet other parents in the community. Several Washoe County Library locations host #BabySocial events, but the next one is tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, at 10:30 am at the #SpanishSpringsLibrary.

Image features a variety of baskets in different colors, materials and sizes. Baskets are labeled with the material and a sign says "Coiling."

Image features a variety of baskets in different sizes and shapes. Each is marked with the material they are made from. The sign in the display says "Plaiting."

Come take a look at the beautiful display at the #SpanishSpringsLibrary by the Great Basin Basketmakers. The exhibit features a variety of pieces in different weaving styles, highlighting the group’s exceptional craftsmanship. For more information on our galleries, visit washoelibrary.org/galleries

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!