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Staffers at the #SpanishSpringsLibrary went WILD for #NationalLibraryWeek. Librarians should wear matching tiger tracksuits all the time! Visit your favorite Washoe County Library branch and discover a vast jungle of free resources! Find a library near you at washoelibrary.org/locationsandhours.
April 26, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Interested in coding? Join the #SpanishSpringsLibrary Coding Club every Wednesday at 4 pm. This drop-in club is a great place to connect with other coders, ask questions, share ideas, and learn together in a relaxed and welcoming environment. For more information: washoelibrary.org/coding
May 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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The #DowntownRenoLibrary was voted Best Library in the Reno News & Review "Best of Northern Nevada 2026", with the #NorthwestRenoLibrary, the #SpanishSpringsLibrary, and the #SierraViewLibrary also placing.

We’re proud of all of our library branches. Thank you for voting for Washoe County Library!
Downtown Reno Library recognized as Best Library in Northern Nevada 2026 by Reno News & Review. List ranking Downtown Reno Library as the best, followed by Northwest Reno, Spanish Springs, UNR Knowledge Center, and Sierra View libraries. Librarian in green hoodie holding a children's book titled "Even Better Than Sprinkles" inside a bright library with plants.
September 15, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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Come take a look at the beautiful display at the #SpanishSpringsLibrary by the Great Basin Basketmakers. The exhibit features a variety of pieces in different weaving styles, highlighting the group’s exceptional craftsmanship. For more information on our galleries, visit washoelibrary.org/galleries
Image features a variety of baskets in different colors, materials and sizes. Baskets are labeled with the material and a sign says "Coiling." Image features a variety of baskets in different sizes and shapes. Each is marked with the material they are made from. The sign in the display says "Plaiting."
December 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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The #SpanishSpringsLibrary hosts Thursday Craft Studio weekly at 4 pm. Recently, crafters created with rocks and pebbles. It was a rocky event - in the most creative way! Stop in. Just being yourself and your creativity. For more info: washoelibrary.org/craftstudio.
Child holding a white board with a cat shape made from black and beige stones arranged on it. Crafted mouse figure made from small stones, acorns, and drawn lines on a white square tile. Child wearing a pastel headband and smartwatch carefully coloring a small drawing at a wooden desk with markers nearby. Paper plates on a table hold various sorted rocks and seeds, with colored pencils and markers in cups nearby for a craft activity.
August 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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#LibraryNEWS: Due to fire evacuation warnings in the area, the #SpanishSpringsLibrary will be closed on Wednesday, August 12. We apologize for any inconvenience. Current evacuation information is available at www.perimetermap.com/washoe.
August 12, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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#LibraryNEWS: Due to fire evacuation warnings in the area, the #SpanishSpringsLibrary will close early at 3 pm on Tuesday, August 11. We apologize for any inconvenience. Current evacuation information is available at www.perimetermap.com/washoe.
Aerial view of Spanish Springs Library surrounded by trees and parking, announcing early closure at 3 pm on August 11 due to fire evacuation warnings.
August 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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Create art with your little one at the #SpanishSpringsLibrary on Wednesday, July 15 at 10:30 am. This colorful event will be messy while exploring colors and textures. You may want to pack an extra set of clothes! For more info: washoelibrary.org/babyart.
Baby Art Crawl event at Spanish Springs Library on July 15 at 10:30 am encouraging kids to get messy and creative.
July 14, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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Roaaarrr! Dean from #SpanishSpringsLibrary and Eggebert from #VerdiCommunityLibraryandNatureCenter are dressed for prehistoric fun as we kick off our Summer Reading Challenge, Unearth a Story. Dig into reading, archaeology, and paleontology with us! washoelibrary.org/summerreading.
Large plush moose figure with antlers and a red dinosaur tail standing in a library. A plush brown moose figure with a red and green dinosaur tail attachment standing indoors on a colorful carpet. Colorful crocheted dinosaur toys arranged on artificial grass with a volcano illustration in the background.
June 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Yep, yep, yep! The #SpanishSpringsLibrary is hosting a "Land Before Time" film series every Sunday in June and July at 1 pm. Don't miss the opportunity to see these classic animated dinosaur films. The event includes a craft and snacks. For more information: washoelibrary.org/movies
Illustration promoting Land Before Time film series at Spanish Springs Library with dinosaurs and volcano, Sundays at 1 pm in June and July.
May 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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BINGO! Join us at #SpanishSpringsLibrary on Wednesdays at 4 pm in June and July for DIN-O Bingo. This is 8 opportunities for a roar-some good time! For more information, visit washoelibrary.org/bingo.
Colorful comic-style explosion with the word BINGO in red, promoting DIN-O Bingo at Spanish Springs Library on Wednesdays at 4 pm in June and July.
May 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Calling all baby mamas and papas: Join us for Baby Social! Learn about the library, sing songs, and meet other parents in the community. Several Washoe County Library locations host #BabySocial events, but the next one is tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, at 10:30 am at the #SpanishSpringsLibrary.
Nine babies, and their accompanying adults, are entertained by a cheerful library staffer at the Spanish Springs Library.
January 14, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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It's the circle of life, and it moves us all! New parents and babies, ages 0-18 months, join us for Baby Social events at several of our locations, including the #SpanishSpringsLibrary, as seen here. washoelibrary.org/babysocial.
Eight parents hold babies aloft, "Lion King" style, during a recent Baby Social event at the Spanish Springs Library. A slightly older toddler, dressed like Buzz Lightyear, looks on in amazement.
December 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Don't miss a visit with Santa Paws at the #InclineVillageLibrary and #SpanishSpringsLibrary! Register to join the Paws 4 Love certified therapy dogs for holiday activities and tons of fun. To register or for more information about dates and times, visit washoelibrary.org/santapaws.

Patrons of all ages gather around to hug and pet a very fluffy Paws 4 Love therapy dog at the Spanish Springs Library during a Santa Paws event.
November 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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From the Boogie Ball at the #SouthValleysLibrary to the Monster Mash Bash at the #NorthwestRenoLibrary, October was rockin' throughout @washoelibrary.bsky.social! And check out the winning entries of the pumpkin contests at the #InclineVillageLibrary and the #SpanishSpringsLibrary!
A bustling crowd, including several children in costume, gathered for the Boogie Ball at the South Valleys Library. A child wearing an oversized witch's hat was one of many costumed patrons who came to the Monster Mash Bash at the Northwest Reno Library. The winning pumpkin at the Incline Village Library's annual pumpkin decorating contest was "Jack O' Bear," a half-Jack-o'-Lantern, half-Teddy Bear hybrid monstrosity. The winning pumpkin at the Spanish Springs Library's annual pumpkin decorating contest was a disturbingly lifelike Cthulhu.
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM