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On the Kids’ Shelf
Tuesdays during Morning Edition at 6:42 and 8:42 a.m., during All Things Considered at 3:48 p.m., and at 9:20 p.m.
Hosted by Washoe County Library System

Every Tuesday, librarians from the Washoe County Library System offer story time, fun activities and early literacy tips to keep young readers engaged.

Browse previous episodes on the Washoe County Library System’s website.

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  • On The Kids' Shelf: Trombone Shorty
    Join KUNR for On The Kids' Shelf, this time, Sasha from the Washoe County Library System Brings us a book called Trombone Shorty. Happy Reading!
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Alma and How She Got Her Name
    Miss Mela and her Son Corbin bring us a book called Alma and How She Got Her Name.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: The Hotel for Bugs
    Melissa from the Washoe County Library System checks us into The Hotel for Bugs, which explores inclusivity through humor, vibrant illustrations, and rhyming text. Tune in each week at KUNR for the latest book On The Kids' Shelf.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Coral Reefs
    Jackie from the Washoe County Library system brings us a book about those colorful underwater cities made up of coral reefs! Each week join KUNR and your local library for a new kids' activity that supports literacy and to find out what to thumb through On The Kids' Shelf.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Niño Wrestles the World
    Maya from the Washoe County Library System brings us Niño Wrestles the World this time. Join us on Tuesdays for a new book On The Kids' Shelf at KUNR.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: A Love Letter to My Library by Lisa Katzenberger
    On The Kids' Shelf this time: Lysa from the Washoe County Library system, bring us A Love Letter to My Library by Lisa Katzenberger
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Time For Bed's Story
    Today for On The Kids' Shelf, Russell from the Washoe County Library system, brings us Time for Bed's Story by Monica Arnaldo.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: The Moon's Tear, A Desert Night's Dream
    Today for On The Kids' Shelf, Mela from the Washoe County Library system brings us a book about how stars came to be. The Moon's Tear, A Desert Night's Dream by Sophie Shepard is a modern-day star myth about a child and a raven.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Dragons
    Today for On The Kids' Shelf, Sasha from the Washoe County Library system and Sophie, bring us a book called 100 Mighty Dragons Named Broccoli and an activity related to math that is worth smiling about.
  • On The Kids' Shelf: Sloths
    Today for On The Kids' Shelf, Melissa from the Washoe County Library system and Sophie, bring us a book and an activity about sloths.