Downtown Reno Library Elevator News
Due to ongoing construction, the elevator at the Downtown Reno Library is currently not in service. Computers and restrooms are available on the main level for patrons who are unable to use the stairs, and staff can assist with retrieving materials from other levels.

 

 

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All Hours & Scheduled Closures

The Downtown Reno, Northwest Reno, South Valleys, and Spanish Springs libraries all have pickup windows, open the same hours as those branches. The Downtown Reno and Verdi libraries have hold pickup lockers open 24 hours a day.

  

2024 Library Closures
Date Day Holiday Libraries Closed
May 16 Thursday Staff training Duncan/Traner, Gerlach, Senior Center, and Verdi closed. All other libraries open at 2 pm.
May 27 Monday Memorial Day All libraries closed
June 19 Wednesday Juneteenth Day All libraries closed
July 4 Thursday Independence Day All libraries closed
September 2 Monday Labor Day All libraries closed
October 25 Friday Nevada Day All libraries closed
November 11 Monday Veterans Day All libraries closed
November 27 Wednesday All libraries close by 5 pm
November 28 Thursday Thanksgiving Day All libraries closed
November 29 Friday Family Day All libraries closed
December 24 Tuesday All libraries close by 5 pm
December 25 Wednesday Christmas Day All libraries closed

 

2025 Library Closures
Date Day Holiday Libraries Closed
January 1 Wednesday New Year's Day All libraries closed
January 20 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day All libraries closed
February 17 Monday Presidents Day All libraries closed

 

Why are some libraries closed the day before or after a holiday?
Pursuant to Washoe County Code section 5.231 plus certain contractual commitments, libraries are closed either the day following or the day preceding a County-observed holiday when that holiday falls on a day when these libraries are regularly not open. The library has neither sufficient staffing nor the budget dollars to pay overtime that would be required to keep these libraries open on these days. Washoe County Library staff thank you for your understanding and patience, and we apologize for any inconvenience to you and your family.

 

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