Help Make Library Wishes Come True
Would you like to help the library offer the most popular books? Now there’s a way to do just that - through the Amazon Wish List. Due to budget cuts the number of books ordered from operating funds next year will again be lower than in previous years. You can help by purchasing a book through Amazon Wish List. The donations will help the library build its collection and make more copies available to check out.
Just go to the Washoe County Library and click on the link to Amazon Wish List. You'll see a list of titles that the library needs. Make your selection, purchase the book through Amazon, and your book will be sent directly to the library. Alternatively, you can go to Amazon.com, click on Gifts and Wish Lists and search for Washoe County Library. From there, the process is the same as above.
A personalized bookplate will be placed in the book acknowledging your donation. It can also indicate a donation in honor or in memory of someone. All donations are tax-deductible.
Community Resource Center
On November 1, 2011, the Community Resource Center moved from the Sierra View Library to the Sparks Library and the Downtown Reno Library. Services will be available 7 days a week. Call (775) 327-8370 for available hours.
Conversation Corner at the Sparks Library
Washoe County Library System presents this ESL (English as a second language) practice program. Informal conversation sessions will be held every Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Sparks Library, 1125 12th St. Conversation Corner is open to all, and no advance sign-ups are required.
The group will practice speaking English around various scenarios that the average person encounters every day. The program is free and open to all patrons who want to improve their English.
Adopt a Periodical at your Favorite Library
Due to the ongoing budget cuts affecting Washoe County Library System, the number of magazines ordered next year will again be lower than in the past. But you can help by "adopting" a periodical - paying for a one-year subscription. The donations will allow the library to purchase popular magazines that would otherwise be eliminated.
Just visit your neighborhood library and ask to see a list of magazine titles. Make your selection, fill out a gift form and write a check to "Washoe County Library Gift Fund" for the amount of the annual subscription. The “sponsored” magazines will begin arriving at the library by January 2012. Donations are tax-deductible. To meet ordering deadlines, the donation forms should be submitted by August 25. For further information please ask at your local library, call 827-1885 or email chillyard@washoecounty.us.
Friends of Washoe County Library
The Friends of Washoe County Library is an all volunteer organization with a mission to work actively to strengthen public libraries in Washoe County. Backed by a belief that libraries are uniquely democratic, they promote, advocate for, and seek funding for libraries. Through their projects, the Friends strive to give children an educational head start, encourage literacy and foster lifelong learning and recreation for adults. Want to get involved by becoming a member, or volunteering? Call (775) -324-5522.
By presenting their membership card, Friends of Washoe County Library receive discounts at these local businesses...
- Batteries Plus
- Dharma Books
- Sparks Florist
- Sundance Books
- Zephyr Books
Secondhand Prose Bookstore
Secondhand Prose Bookstore and Gift Shop features vintage, collectible, and gift book titles for the Friends of Washoe County Library fundraising efforts outside the twice yearly Booksale Bonanzas, and to offer a carefully selected assortment of gift items.
The store, located in the Northwest Reno Library at 2325 Robb Drive, is managed and staffed by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer at Secondhand Prose, please stop in and complete our volunteer application form. A member of the steering committee will contact you to make an appointment for orientation. Of course, all members receive a discount for purchases made at our own Secondhand Prose store. For more information, call (775) 787-4125.
Donate Books to the Washoe County Library
Book donations can be dropped off at the library's Book Warehouse, 125 Gentry Way in Reno. Please take items to the back of the building. Hours are 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday through Friday. During the same days and hours, donations of up to two boxes are welcome at Secondhand Prose Bookstore in the Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive.
Source: Washoe County Library.
