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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
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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!
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.
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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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.
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.
November 4, 2025 at 7:40 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 Rachel recommend some books about music and the Holocaust.

Book list: washoelibrary.org/47fpBOp

#WhatToRead

Recordings of past segments can be found here: catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/ots
Gold graphic with a Star of David in the background reads "As heard on KUNR, Music & the Holocaust, #WhatToRead" and features three book covers: "Time's Echo" by Jeremy Eichler, "Sing, Memory" by Makana Eyre, and "Overture of Hope" by Isabel Vincent.
November 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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#LibraryNEWS: Book supplier Baker & Taylor recently went out of business. Consequently, @washoelibrary.bsky.social has had to reorder many of our materials from alternate vendors. We anticipate some delays during this transition. We appreciate your patience.
The social media graphic includes a picture of book-lined shelves, although no book titles are visible. The text reads, "#LibraryNEWS: Book supplier Baker & Taylor recently went out of business. Consequently, Washoe County Library has had to reorder many of our materials from alternate vendors. We anticipate some delays during this transition. We appreciate your patience."
October 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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#LibraryNEWS: All #WashoeCountyLibrary locations will be CLOSED Friday, October 31, for #NevadaDay. Book drops and online services will remain available. Access library hours and online services at www.washoecountylibrary.us.
The social media graphic includes a Nevada flag and the following text: "Holiday Closure: All Washoe County Library locations will be CLOSED Friday, October 31, for Nevada Day."
October 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Last chance! Tomorrow, October 30, is the last day to vote for your favorite #pumpkin at the #InclineVillageLibrary. There's a bunch of amazing choices, so choose wisely. Head there ASAP!
A pumpkin at the Incline Village Library has been decorated to resemble a cat on a ball of yarn. A pumpkin at the Incline Village Library has been decorated to resemble a gumball machine. A pumpkin at the Incline Village Library has been decorated to resemble a teddy bear with a Jack-o'-lantern torso. It's labeled "Jack O'Bear." A pumpkin at the Incline Village Library has been decorated to resemble a giant meatball. The book "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" is on display next to it.
October 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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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!
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.
October 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Looking for some scares? Take a walk through the Haunted Library! Visit the #SparksLibrary between 4 and 6 pm on Wednesday, October 29. The family-friendly frights are guaranteed to get you in the Halloween spirit. Join us ... if you dare!
The social media graphic includes an illustrated silhouette of bats flying around a creepy house along with the following text, "Haunted Library, Wednesday, October 29, 4 pm, Sparks Library; Join us ... if you dare ... for family-friendly frights!"
October 27, 2025 at 9:10 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 Aurora recommend some fiction featuring women in peril.
Book list: washoelibrary.org/42Q1Hq7
#WhatToRead
Recordings of past On the Shelf segments can be found here: catalog.washoecountylibrary.us/ots
Graphic reads "As heard on KUNR, Women in Peril, #WhatToRead" and features six book covers: "In a Dark, Dark Wood" by Ruth Ware, "Final Girls" by Riley Sager, "Someone Like Me" by M.R. Carey, "Caribou Island" by David Vann, "The Break Down" by B.A. Paris, and "The Cutting Season" by Attica Locke.
October 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Next up in online #AuthorTalks: We invite you to an intriguing conversation with #PhilippaGregory about her new novel, "Boleyn Traitor," on Wednesday October 29, at 11 am via digital live-stream. Register and ask questions of the author here: washoelibrary.org/authortalks.
The social media graphic includes a picture of author Philippa Gregory and the cover of her newest novel, "Boleyn Traitor." The book cover includes an illustration of a woman in a masquerade mask and dress. The bottom of the dress appears to also be a pile of animal skulls. The text on the cover includes the author's name, the book title, and a blurb that reads, "SISTER. LIAR. WITNESS. SPY."
October 24, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Double, double, story time trouble! Our Halloween booklist for kids is so cute it’s un-boo-lievable! Find the list under the #WhatToRead tab in our catalog: washoelibrary.org/3WhLTsz
The graphic is titled "Halloween Booooooooooks! For Kids" and has four ghosts floating around a dark background. The covers of five books are displayed: "This Year, a Witch!" by Zoey Abbott, "The Crayons Trick or Treat" by Drew Daywalt, "The Ghosts Went Floating" by Kim Norman, "Scaredy-Cat, Splat!" by Rob Scotton, and "Little Boo" by Maddie Frost
October 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM