📍 What's Happening Reno Sign inJoin our NewsletterJoin
📣 Advertise

Books in Reno

Upcoming books events around Reno.

Tuesday, October 20

Book a Librarian

Tue, Oct 20 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Get 50 minutes of assistance from a librarian at the Senior Center Library.

Price: see link ✓ 4 sources

Family Story Time

Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Young People's Library, Incline Village Library

For children of all ages with a focus on enjoying literacy and language as a family.

Free

Preschool Story Time

Tue, Oct 20 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · South Valleys Library

For children 3 to 6 years. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and wiggle action as part of the experience to encourage a love of books, empower thinking, stimulate creativity, and promote an overall sense of wellbeing.

Free ✓ 2 sources

Book a Librarian

Tue, Oct 20 · 11 AM–12 PM · Sparks Library

Get 50 minutes of assistance from a librarian at the Sparks Library.

Price: see link ✓ 2 sources

Book A librarian

Tue, Oct 20 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

We can help you complete online job applications, file for unemployment, set up an email address, and apply for government assistance.

Price: see link

Book a Librarian

Tue, Oct 20 · 11 AM–4 PM · Incline Village Library

Get 50 minutes of assistance from a librarian at the Incline Village Library.

Price: see link

Book A Librarian

Tue, Oct 20 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sierra View Library

Make an appointment to get assistance using technology to complete necessary applications or internet-related tasks.

Price: see link

Tutoring and Homework Help

Tue, Oct 20 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM · Sierra View Library

First through sixth grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from library volunteers Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Free ✓ 2 sources

Wednesday, October 21

Book a Librarian

Wed, Oct 21 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Free ✓ 3 sources

Baby Social

Wed, Oct 21 · 11 AM–11:30 AM · South Valleys Library

Join us for a baby social! For ages 0-18 months. Learn about the library, listen to a story or sing some songs, and meet other new parents in the community.

Free

Book a Librarian

Wed, Oct 21 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Chapter One Book Club

Wed, Oct 21 · 3 PM–5 PM · Downtown Reno Library

If you enjoy reading, discussing ideas, and perspectives about books, The Chapter One Book Club is a book club experience you won't want to miss.

Free

Book a Librarian

Wed, Oct 21 · 4 PM–7 PM · Sparks Library

Price: see link

Thursday, October 22

Book a Librarian

Thu, Oct 22 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link ✓ 2 sources

Toddler Time

Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Northwest Reno Library

Free ✓ 4 sources

Making Stories

Thu, Oct 22 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM · North Valleys Library

Join a club to write, illustrate, make, and tell your own stories.

Free

Friday, October 23

Book a Librarian

Fri, Oct 23 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY

Fri, Oct 23 · 3 PM–4 PM · The Loft, Downtown Reno Library

On the fourth Friday of each month, we open a brand new book or a staff favorite and read the very first chapter.

Free

The Outsiders

Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM–8:30 PM · Church Fine Arts (CFA), Redfield Proscenium Theatre

Price: see link

Saturday, October 24

Family Story Time

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Sierra View Library

Free ✓ 2 sources

The Outsiders

Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM–8:30 PM · Church Fine Arts (CFA), Redfield Proscenium Theatre

Price: see link

Sunday, October 25

The Outsiders

Sun, Oct 25 · 1:30 PM–2:30 PM · Church Fine Arts (CFA), Redfield Proscenium Theatre

Price: see link

Family Book Circle - Stories Coming to Life

Sun, Oct 25 · 2 PM–3 PM · South Valleys Library

Reading together has benefits for readers of all ages such as expanding vocabulary, inspiring conversations on varied topics, introducing new experiences, and reducing screen time.

Free

Monday, October 26

Book A librarian

Mon, Oct 26 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link ✓ 2 sources

Book a Librarian

Mon, Oct 26 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Tuesday, October 27

Preschool Story Time

Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · South Valleys Library

For children 3 to 6 years. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and wiggle action as part of the experience to encourage a love of books, empower thinking, stimulate creativity, and promote an overall sense of wellbeing.

Free

Book A librarian

Tue, Oct 27 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link ✓ 4 sources

STEAM: Apple Pie Oobleck

Tue, Oct 27 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM · North Valleys Library

Join us every other Tuesday for an afternoon of drop-in STEAM activities.

Free

Wednesday, October 28

Book a Librarian

Wed, Oct 28 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Free ✓ 3 sources

Book a Librarian

Wed, Oct 28 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Book a Librarian

Wed, Oct 28 · 4 PM–7 PM · Sparks Library

Price: see link

Thursday, October 29

Book a Librarian

Thu, Oct 29 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link ✓ 2 sources

Toddler Time

Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Northwest Reno Library

Free ✓ 3 sources

Saturday, October 31

Monday, November 2

Book A librarian

Mon, Nov 2 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link ✓ 2 sources

Book a Librarian

Mon, Nov 2 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Tuesday, November 3

Book A librarian

Tue, Nov 3 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link ✓ 4 sources

Wednesday, November 4

Book a Librarian

Wed, Nov 4 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Free ✓ 3 sources

Baby Story Time

Wed, Nov 4 · 11 AM–11:30 AM · Sierra View Library

Free ✓ 2 sources

Book a Librarian

Wed, Nov 4 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Book a Librarian

Wed, Nov 4 · 4 PM–7 PM · Sparks Library

Price: see link

Bejewel Your Own Book Craft Night

Wed, Nov 4 · 5 PM–6:30 PM · North Valleys Library

A special craft night in celebration of the newly released sixth book in the Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J.

Free

2026 Laxalt Distinguished Writer: Sierra Crane Murdoch

Wed, Nov 4 · 6 PM–7 PM · Wells Fargo Auditorium

The University of Nevada, Reno Reynolds School of Journalism is pleased to announce Sierra Crane Murdoch as the 2026 Robert Laxalt Distinguished Writer.

Price: see link

Thursday, November 5

Book a Librarian

Thu, Nov 5 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link ✓ 2 sources

Toddler Time

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Meeting Room, Northwest Reno Library

Free ✓ 4 sources

Dark Alleys: A True Crime Book Club

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sierra View Library

Join us as we walk through dark alleys, explore true crime, and awaken your inner sleuth.

Free

Friday, November 6

Book a Librarian

Fri, Nov 6 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Bridge Group

Fri, Nov 6 · 1 PM–4 PM · Courtside Room, Diamond Room, South Valleys Library

Free

39th Nevada Writers Hall of Fame induction and reception

Fri, Nov 6 · 6 PM–9 PM · Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (MIKC), Wells Fargo Auditorium, first floor

You are invited to join the University Libraries as it hosts the 39th Nevada Writers Hall of Fame event this Fall, Nov.

Price: see link

Saturday, November 7

Four Seasons Book Club

Sat, Nov 7 · 1 PM–3 PM · Sparks Library

The Four Seasons Book Club meets on the first Saturday of each month.

Free

Sunday, November 8

Paws 2 Read

Sun, Nov 8 · 1:30 PM–2:30 PM · Young People's Library, Spanish Springs Library

Paws 2 Read. Reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love.

Free

Monday, November 9

Book A librarian

Mon, Nov 9 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link ✓ 2 sources

Book a Librarian

Mon, Nov 9 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Tuesday, November 10

Chinese Mahjong

Tue, Nov 10 · 10 AM–12 PM · Sparks Library

Enjoy learning to play Chinese Mahjong, the original inspiration for global variations such as American Mahjongg.

Free

Book A librarian

Tue, Nov 10 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link ✓ 4 sources

Tuesday Book Group

Tue, Nov 10 · 1 PM–2 PM · Paiute Room, Spanish Springs Library

Our Tuesday Book Club pick for this month is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

Free

Thursday, November 12

Book a Librarian

Thu, Nov 12 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link ✓ 2 sources

Toddler Time

Thu, Nov 12 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Meeting Room, Northwest Reno Library

Free ✓ 4 sources

Paws 2 Read

Thu, Nov 12 · 11 AM–12 PM · Young People's Library, Downtown Reno Library

Reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love.

Free

Nobody in the Library: Agatha Christie Escape Room

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Search through cryptic notes, locked book boxes, suspicious correspondence, and hidden clues scattered among the shelves to uncover the mystery.

Free

Friday, November 13

Book a Librarian

Fri, Nov 13 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Bridge Group

Fri, Nov 13 · 1 PM–4 PM · Courtside Room, Diamond Room, South Valleys Library

Free

Nobody in the Library: Agatha Christie Escape Room

Fri, Nov 13 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Search through cryptic notes, locked book boxes, suspicious correspondence, and hidden clues scattered among the shelves to uncover the mystery.

Free

Saturday, November 14

SaturYay!: Paws 2 Read

Sat, Nov 14 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Paws 2 Read. Reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love.

Free ✓ 3 sources

Paws 4 Love presents Paws 2 Read

Sat, Nov 14 · 11 AM–12 PM · Young People's Library, Sparks Library

The friendly dogs from Paws 4 Love lend a nonjudgmental ear to beginning readers.

Free

Paws 2 Read

Sat, Nov 14 · 2 PM–3 PM · North Valleys Library

Reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love.

Free

Sunday, November 15

Monday, November 16

Book A librarian

Mon, Nov 16 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link ✓ 2 sources

Book a Librarian

Mon, Nov 16 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Tuesday, November 17

Book A librarian

Tue, Nov 17 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link ✓ 4 sources

Wednesday, November 18

Book a Librarian

Wed, Nov 18 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Free ✓ 3 sources

Preschool Story Time

Wed, Nov 18 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Meeting Room, Northwest Reno Library

Free

Baby Social

Wed, Nov 18 · 11 AM–11:30 AM · South Valleys Library

Join us for a baby social! For ages 0-18 months. Learn about the library, listen to a story or sing some songs, and meet other new parents in the community.

Free

Book a Librarian

Wed, Nov 18 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Chapter One Book Club

Wed, Nov 18 · 3 PM–5 PM · Downtown Reno Library

If you enjoy reading, discussing ideas, and perspectives about books, The Chapter One Book Club is a book club experience you won't want to miss.

Free

Book a Librarian

Wed, Nov 18 · 4 PM–7 PM · Sparks Library

Price: see link

Yiddish Book Group: Closing Book

Wed, Nov 18 · 5 PM–6 PM · Northwest Reno Library

We'll be discussing the closing book of the Yiddish Book Group, selected by the group to round out the series.

Free

Thursday, November 19

Book a Librarian

Thu, Nov 19 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link ✓ 2 sources

Toddler Time

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Meeting Room, Northwest Reno Library

Free ✓ 3 sources

SO Very Literary Book Club

Thu, Nov 19 · 1:30 PM–3 PM · South Valleys Library

The SO Very Literary Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 1:30-3 pm.

Free

STEAM Thursday: Paper Helicopter Challenge

Thu, Nov 19 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Young People's Library, Sparks Library

Come in every Thursday for a fun activity that combines creativity with science, technology, engineering, and math.

Free

Friday, November 20

Book a Librarian

Fri, Nov 20 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Bridge Group

Fri, Nov 20 · 1 PM–4 PM · Courtside Room, Diamond Room, South Valleys Library

Free

Saturday, November 21

Sunday, November 22

Family Book Circle - Found Family

Sun, Nov 22 · 2 PM–3 PM · South Valleys Library

Reading together has benefits for readers of all ages such as expanding vocabulary, inspiring conversations on varied topics, introducing new experiences, and reducing screen time.

Free

Monday, November 23

Book A librarian

Mon, Nov 23 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link ✓ 2 sources

Book a Librarian

Mon, Nov 23 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Tuesday, November 24

Chinese Mahjong

Tue, Nov 24 · 10 AM–12 PM · Sparks Library

Enjoy learning to play Chinese Mahjong, the original inspiration for global variations such as American Mahjongg.

Free

Book A librarian

Tue, Nov 24 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link ✓ 4 sources

Wednesday, November 25

Book a Librarian

Wed, Nov 25 · 10 AM–11 AM · Senior Center Library

Free ✓ 3 sources

Preschool Story Time

Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Meeting Room, Northwest Reno Library

Free

Book a Librarian

Wed, Nov 25 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM · Senior Center Library

Price: see link

Saturday, November 28

Family Story Time

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Sierra View Library

Free ✓ 2 sources

Monday, November 30

Book A librarian

Mon, Nov 30 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link

Tuesday, December 1

Book A librarian

Tue, Dec 1 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link

Wednesday, December 2

Baby Story Time

Wed, Dec 2 · 11 AM–11:30 AM · Sierra View Library

Free ✓ 2 sources

Book a Librarian

Wed, Dec 2 · 11 AM–12 PM · South Valleys Library

Price: see link

Thursday, December 3

Toddler Time

Thu, Dec 3 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Northwest Reno Library

For children 18 months to 3 years. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and wiggle action as part of the experience to encourage a love of books, empower thinking, stimulate creativity, and promote an overall sense of wellbeing.

Free ✓ 4 sources

Book A Librarian

Thu, Dec 3 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Sierra View Library

Make an appointment to get assistance using technology to complete necessary applications or internet-related tasks.

Price: see link

Dark Alleys: A True Crime Book Club

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sierra View Library

Join us as we walk through dark alleys, explore true crime, and awaken your inner sleuth.

Free

Friday, December 4

Re-Writing in the Era of AI: Art Writing Symposium

Fri, Dec 4 · 10 AM–4 PM · Nevada Museum of Art

For decades, the adage “all good writing is re-writing” justified the practice of laboring over draft versions of research papers, articles, museum labels, curatorial essays, book manuscripts, and many other…

Price: see link

Bridge Group

Fri, Dec 4 · 1 PM–4 PM · Courtside Room, Diamond Room, South Valleys Library

Free

Saturday, December 5

Monday, December 7

Book A librarian

Mon, Dec 7 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link

Tuesday, December 8

Book A librarian

Tue, Dec 8 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link

Tuesday Book Group

Tue, Dec 8 · 1 PM–2 PM · Paiute Room, Spanish Springs Library

This month we will discuss some reads we've enjoyed for Tuesday Book Club.

Free

Tuesday Book Group

Tue, Dec 8 · 1 PM–2 PM · Spanish Springs Library

Tuesday Book Club: Brief Voluntary Book Talks!

Free

STEAM: DIY Bouncy Balls

Tue, Dec 8 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM · North Valleys Library

Join us every other Tuesday for an afternoon of drop-in STEAM activities.

Free

Wednesday, December 9

Book a Librarian

Wed, Dec 9 · 11 AM–12 PM · South Valleys Library

Price: see link

Fiction Addiction Book Club

Wed, Dec 9 · 5 PM–6 PM · North Valleys Library

Fiction Addiction Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month.

Free

Friday, December 11

Bridge Group

Fri, Dec 11 · 1 PM–4 PM · Courtside Room, Diamond Room, South Valleys Library

Free

Saturday, December 12

SaturYay!: Paws 2 Read

Sat, Dec 12 · 11 AM–12 PM · Northwest Reno Library

Paws 2 Read. Reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love.

Free ✓ 2 sources

Paws 4 Love presents Paws 2 Read

Sat, Dec 12 · 11 AM–12 PM · Young People's Library, Sparks Library

The friendly dogs from Paws 4 Love lend a nonjudgmental ear to beginning readers.

Free

Paws 2 Read

Sat, Dec 12 · 2 PM–3 PM · North Valleys Library

Reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love.

Free

Sunday, December 13

Paws 2 Read

Sun, Dec 13 · 1:30 PM–2:30 PM · Young People's Library, Spanish Springs Library

Paws 2 Read. Reading program for children of all ages proudly presented by Paws 4 Love.

Free

Monday, December 14

Book A librarian

Mon, Dec 14 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link

Tuesday, December 15

Book A librarian

Tue, Dec 15 · 11 AM–4 PM · Downtown Reno Library

Price: see link

Wednesday, December 16

Book a Librarian

Wed, Dec 16 · 11 AM–12 PM · South Valleys Library

Price: see link

Chapter One Book Club

Wed, Dec 16 · 3 PM–5 PM · Downtown Reno Library

If you enjoy reading and discussing ideas and perspectives about books, the Chapter One Book Club is a book club experience you won't want to miss.

Free

Thursday, December 17

Toddler Time

Thu, Dec 17 · 10:30 AM–11 AM · Northwest Reno Library

For children 18 months to 3 years. Enjoy stories, fingerplays, and wiggle action as part of the experience to encourage a love of books, empower thinking, stimulate creativity, and promote an overall sense of wellbeing.

Free ✓ 4 sources

SO Very Literary Book Club

Thu, Dec 17 · 1:30 PM–3 PM · South Valleys Library

The SO Very Literary Book Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 1:30-3 pm.

Free

Book A Librarian

Thu, Dec 17 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM · Sierra View Library

Make an appointment to get assistance using technology to complete necessary applications or internet-related tasks.

Price: see link

Friday, December 18

Bridge Group

Fri, Dec 18 · 1 PM–4 PM · Courtside Room, Diamond Room, South Valleys Library

Free

Add your event · Feature your event · Privacy · Terms