Washoe County libraries

Washoe County officials confirmed Tuesday that library trustee Gianna Jacks has resigned.

The Washoe Board of County Commissioners appointed two people to the Library Board of Trustees.

Last month, two community members told KUNR they’d been harassed by Library Board Trustee Gianna Jacks. But during a recent meeting, her fellow trustees failed to address those concerns.

The First Amendment protects critical public comment. But for the last year, multiple Washoe County residents say Trustee Gianna Jacks has been badgering them for their views.

Starting next month, the iconic branch will no longer be open on weekends.

A judge tossed Drew Ribar’s case over his exclusion from Drag Story Hour events.

Washoe County Library System responds to Governor Joe Lombardo's veto of two bills aimed at protecting libraries and staff.

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.