Oct 21 Wednesday
The book sales are 9 days long, Saturday to Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm, inside the Reno Town Mall, 4001 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502 (at the corner of S. Virginia, near the Atlantis Hotel and Casino). We are located inside the mall adjacent to the Sierra View Library.
The book sales feature a large selection of books, DVDs, and CDs at very reasonable prices.
We accept cash and checks, and we now accept credit cards. Please consider adding a 3% donation to your total to help us cover the credit card fees so that more money can go to the libraries.There is an ATM machine in the Mall parking lot.
New Policies to Improve ShoppingFor the safety of all our customers, we are limiting the number of people in the store to 80 people. As people come out, that number may go in.To maintain our “friendly” sales atmosphere, volunteers will be walking the aisles. If you have any questions or issues, please contact one of them to get help.Dealers may only have one box in the aisles at a time. A place in the back will be set aside for dealers where they may store their books.As before, all scanners must be set to silent.
Early Shopping for MembersMembers of the Friends of Washoe County Library are entitled to early shopping on the Friday before each book sale from 3 PM to 6 PM.You can become a member at the door!
2026 Book Sale DatesJOctober 17 – 25
2027 Book Sale DatesJanuary 9 -17 (Member Night January 8)March 13 – 21 (Member Night March 12)May 22 – 30 (Member Night May 21)July 31 – August 8 (Member Night July 30)October 16 – 24 (Member Night October 15)Bag DaysThe last Sunday of each book sale is Bag Day.$5-A-Bag. We supply the bag, you fill the bag.
Join us every Wednesday night at Swan Music Hall at 6pm for an unforgettable evening of country and line dancing hosted by the renowned Instructor/DJ Tim Renner. Tim offers expert instruction, teaching one dance and reviewing another each week, ensuring a dynamic experience for both beginners and intermediate dancers. With an inviting atmosphere, open dancing opportunities, and fantastic music, you won't want to miss it! Tickets are only $10, available online or at the door. Come dance with us and embrace the joy of learning new dances! (Short description): Learn the famous Nashville line dance "HonkyTonk" every Wednesday!
Time & LocationOct 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMReno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA
About the EventThe ultimate midweek vibe! Join us Wednesday's from 6-9pm at the Reno Public Market for a night where BINGO meets the classic sounds of 90’s & Classic RnB music. In the Mixx 6-7pm, BINGO 7-9pm! Feel the nostalgia as you play for dope prizes while vibing to your favorite throwback hits! Everybody’s welcome, 2 Full Bars, shopping + yummy eats & treats from over 13 delicious local food vendors.
“Bingo With Mo” Hosted by Mo Ayala.
Event Link - https://www.renopublicmarket.com/events/r-b-bingo-with-mo-ayala-8
Oct 22 Thursday
Join local author Afsheen Farhadi for a special reading of his first novel, False Prophet, and a conversation with fellow writer Jon Hickey. This literary evening explores themes of loss, identity, the intergenerational legacy of colonialism, and the age-old question – how much of yourself are you willing to lose in order to succeed?
https://www.nevadaart.org/event/book-release-afsheen-farhadi-in-conversation-with-jon-hickey/
Time & Location7:00 PM – 9:00 PMMondays and ThursdaysReno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA
About the EventGet ready to test your smarts at DJ Trivia! Grab your friends and get ready to put your heads together for this team-based trivia night. We've got drinks flowing at the bar and all the good eats you could want while you rise to the challenge! We've got prizes for the top three teams, so there's more than just honor on the line.A special thanks to our hosts, DJ Trivia Sierra Nevada!
Event Link - https://www.renopublicmarket.com/community-events
Oct 23 Friday
Oct 24 Saturday
Join us for a family friendly festival filled with sweet treats, trick or treating for kids, animal antics and more! All our animal residents will get pumpkins filled with food or enrichment - special pumpkin enrichment will be given out every half hour, so there will be lots of fun to see! We’ll also be featuring trick or treating and activity stations as well as hosting local food trucks for yummy eats!
Don't miss out on this spooooktacular event!
Tickets available online or at the gate. Golf Carts are available during these weekends, but reservations must be made in advance.
To purchase tickets in advance, visit our website at animalark.org and click on the buy tickets tab at the top of the page or call our Visitor Center at (775) 475-9626. Proceeds from the event go towards supporting Animal Ark’s mission of wildlife conservation and education.