Washoe County Library System

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Limited hold pickup is available wth expanded hours.
Washoe County Library has gone fine-free!
We have expanded our book drop availability (excluding partnership libraries). Returned items are quarantined for one week. Some libraries offer weekend book drop hours. Please use the book drop only for library materials. We are unable to accept donated items at this time.
Surprise Selections and Summer Reading Adventure prize packs may be picked up during hold pickup hours.
Face coverings are required for all staff and visitors to Washoe County Libraries. In-person resources like meeting rooms and public computers are unavailable.

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Digital Magazines

Instant access to your favorite magazines, now with thousands of new titles

OverDrive Ebooks and Audiobooks

Our main digital collection, with thousands of ebooks and audiobooks

The New York Times

Complimentary digital access to The New York Times

Visit the Digital Library

TechBoomers

Learn popular technology, apps, and websites with a senior focus

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

Detailed, user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines

NoveList Plus

Reading recommendations, series information, and more tools for readers

Mango

Learn one of 70 languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, and even Pirate

Lynda.com

Creative, business, and technology courses for in-depth learning

Computer Skills Center

Video courses to learn popular software and computer basics

1,000 Miles Project

The first-hand account of a 1914 prospecting trip across Nevada provides an engaging way to study history.

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WorldBook Online

With activities and a suite of research tools, it's more than an encyclopedia

TumbleBook Library

A collection of talking, animated picture books and ebooks for kids

Virtual Story Time

Washoe County Library story times, right in your home, every day.

OverDrive Ebooks and Audiobooks

Our main digital collection, with thousands of ebooks and audiobooks

Teaching at Home

Help your child's education continue even when the schools are closed.

1,000 Miles Project

The first-hand account of a 1914 prospecting trip across Nevada provides an engaging way to study history.

View more resources by category

WorldBook Online

With activities and a suite of research tools, it's more than an encyclopedia

Teaching at Home

Help your child's education continue even when the schools are closed.

Brainfuse HelpNow

Live homework help, writing lab, test prep, and other student resources

Explora

Research resources and tools for students and teachers

More Homework Help

Virtual Story Time

Washoe County Library story times, right in your home, every day.

STEAM

Science, technology, engineering, and art resources.

Reopening Plan

See our plan for a safe, responsible reopening of our physical locations.

Teaching at Home

Help your child's education continue even when the schools are closed.

Family Engagement and Literacy

Cultural and educational resources for kids of all ages.

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Community Resources

Resources and support during the coronavirus outbreak

Back to Work Nevada

Links to resume help, unemployment insurance, and business loan providers.

Apps and Tools

Many of our most popular resources have apps for easy use on mobile devices.

TumbleBiblioteca

Disfrute de más de 50 libros, libros de dibujos, y libros con audio para niños de todas las edades.

Referencia Latina

Texto completo cubre una amplia gama de temas dentro y fuera de la academia.

RBdigital

Más de 200 revistas que puede leer, y hasta descargar, en su computadora, teléfono o tableta.

OverDrive

Colección de libros electrónicos y audiolibros descargables en inglés o español.

The New York Times

Acceso gratuito en línea al New York Times, tanto de forma remota como en la biblioteca.

Mango

Aprenda inglés en línea con cursos completos y películas para ayudarle a aprender.

HelpNow

Tutoría en vivo en español o inglés está disponible con Brainfuse HelpNow.

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Latest Updates

Ask a Librarian

Digital Magazines

OverDrive Ebooks and Audiobooks

The New York Times

TechBoomers

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

NoveList Plus

Mango

Lynda.com

Computer Skills Center

1,000 Miles Project

WorldBook Online

TumbleBook Library

Virtual Story Time

OverDrive Ebooks and Audiobooks

Teaching at Home

1,000 Miles Project

WorldBook Online

Teaching at Home

Brainfuse HelpNow

Explora

Virtual Story Time

STEAM

Reopening Plan

Teaching at Home

Family Engagement and Literacy

Get a Card

Community Resources

Back to Work Nevada

Apps and Tools

TumbleBiblioteca

Referencia Latina

RBdigital

OverDrive

The New York Times

Mango

HelpNow

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