Washoe County libraries

Washoe County’s deadline to approve its budget is right around the corner. But a deal to maintain library funding is on pause while trustees decide whether to accept it.

Former Washoe County Library Director Jeff Scott made headlines when he abruptly resigned just before a Library Board of Trustees meeting Wednesday.

Lawmakers have introduced AB 416, a bill aimed at safeguarding Nevadans’ access to materials in public libraries and ensuring the freedom to read and the freedom of library staff to manage library content without any political or ideological interference. The bill introduces criminal penalties for attempts to intimidate or harm others in relation to library materials in public schools, public libraries, library districts, and institutions of higher education.

Washoe County public libraries are facing deep cuts after voters shot down a measure to renew critical funding. Now, library supporters are mounting a campaign to restore it through other means.

North Carolina pastor John Amanchukwu singled out a county employee for her opposition to book bans. Experts say it’s part of a strategy to get evangelical Christians to vote for the former president.

Trustees chose Ann Silver to chair the board for the next year, rejecting Gianna Jacks’ leadership.

In November, voters will decide whether to renew funding for public libraries. But a small group of Republican activists wants to defund them – and one of their own leads the library board.

Republican activists have targeted drag story hour events for years. But that hasn’t stopped young children and their parents from enjoying the show.

Trustees upheld library staff recommendations to reject book challenges filed by far-right residents.

The Downtown Reno Library will close for three weeks starting Nov. 27.