The most organized, kid friendly and heartwarming customer service out of all the libraries I've been to in the area. We love this location because of the kid center alone. They offer so much from scavenger hunts, wide book selections, computers and a play room with toys! read more

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Its very organized and clean. Also the librarians we very courteous and helpful. I would definitely recommend visiting this library and attending their cool events. read more

Cleanliness =5 star Variety=5 star Size=5 star Staff=5 star. Parking =5 star Best library in Reno read more

Northwest Reno Library - Lots of room - Libraries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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We LOVE this library. Right up the street they are always doing family friendly activities, book reading things, have free puzzles, crafts, and more. The employees are very helpful and smiling. My daughters come with me at least once a week to the library and will have very fond memories here. Check their website calendar and add some of their free activities to your schedule you won't be disappointed. read more

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For as many times as I have driven past this library I'm ashamed to say I haven't utilized it enough. On one rainy afternoon I decided to take my kids to the library and read some books in a different environment other than home. They had so much fun playing in the kid area that they didn't want to leave. Our libraries offer more than just checking out books, not only can you get a free membership you can also enjoy audio books, news articles, free events that are on their website! You get to meet new people, and show our younger generation what a valuable and free great resource we have at our disposal. We are fortunate enough to have a decent amount of libraries in our area and each of them offer something different and unique for everyone. Did you know you can also get NV state park passes!? How cool is that? www.washoecountylibrary.us is a great resource along with Yelp Reno to start exploring libraries near you and ones that will host special events you would like to attend. Next time you're near a public library step inside, the wonderful friendly staff will be able to assist you and answer any questions you have. Also get your free library card while you're there. read more

Northwest Reno Library - Libraries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I really like this library and it's conveniently close. It feels cozy to me. They have a nice layout and display areas with new books and staff picks as well. It's not huge, but I always able to find a handful of things to take home and read. The magazine section is small, but that's ok, I'm mostly there for the books. The parking lot is not huge, but it's large enough to accommodate the normal amount of visitors and then some I imagine. I think the busiest times are probably when they have the little kiddos story hours or what. I've always enjoyed supporting the library and taking advantage of the resources and seeing our tax dollars go to good use. read more

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Today I learned that if you go through the library, drive-through, and there's a dog in your backseat... They will offer your dog a treat. :-) read more

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Cute little kids play area with a computer station for learning. The check out station table is short enough so my son can check out his own books. What's cool about the library is that they no longer have fees for overdue books if you return them. Also you can return the books to any other library in Washoe County. I love how this library opens later than the downtown Reno library. For instance 4pm it closes compared to 2pm downtown on Sundays. Parking was easy as they have their own lot. They also have water fountains if you're thirsty. My only gripe is the lack of good toddler books, but you can always order them. read more

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This has been my local library for many years. Today I found myself at the library re-vamping my resume and using the printing services. Some days and times are busier than others but I don't ever recall having to wait to use a computer. Although the printing machine was having some issues after money was inserted, the librarian was helpful and was still able to print my documents. I went back later in the day and asked the librarian for assistance using the copier machine for a specific document and she happily helped me. read more

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I've always liked this library as one of my favorite locations. Specifically the children's area. There are a few cute toys for them to play with and quite a bit of space for them to get out their energy. The layout is nice and it was easy to find fun books for my little one to read. The staff I encountered were very friendly and helpful in getting me a replacement library card and a new one for my daughter. He told me all about the different programs the library offers over the summer for young ones. Another staff member even played a bit of hide-n-seek with her which was fun to watch. read more

This is one of the best libraries in this branch. The librarians are very knowledgeable and friendly. There is plenty of amazing books and resources available. The children's area is also great. Overall this is a wonderful library ! read more

I would give this place 10 stars if I could. The services and hours have expanded dramatically since I was last a frequent flyer here about 15 years ago. Why buy books on Amazon when you can rent them here for free? Don't want to go in? You can order on-line and drive through the pick up window in the back. The best part is you can get e-books and audiobooks on your mobile devices FOR FREE! Also you get free access to a zillion magazines as well. It's your tax dollars at work. There is super fast & free WiFi inside, I'm going to try to remember to come here to do work instead of Starbucks, the seating is much more comfortable and I don't have to buy a drink. They have a great children's area and are frequently offering activities for kids young and old(er). Have you seen those commercials advertising ABC mouse for a lucrative subscription fee? Well at the kids section in the library they have several computer stations open with ABC mouse to log into for no fee! Embarrassed about the smut book you're checking out? They have self-checkout kiosks to avoid any awkward conversations. The staff here are amazing, easy to access and beyond excited to explain to you how you can access even more benefits with your library membership. I want 100% of people to use their local public library!!!! Great improvements Washoe County, I'm truly impressed. read more

Northwest Reno Library - Great for kids. So many resources and activities - Libraries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I am liking me a library! I came here with Natalie H. so she could grab a couple of books. While wandering around, I found a ton of DVDs that can be checked out to watch for free! There are older DVDs, and newer DVDs! I expected to find a lot of old boring DVDs, the kind that never really made it in the real market. Boy was I wrong! I walked out of there with a DVD that would help my memory to be refreshed. I now have a list of DVDs that I need to watch, either again, or for the first time. I think I will find most of them right there in the library! There is also a huge section devoted to holocaust books and DVDs. It would do us all well to be reminded of the horror of that era... They have a huge section also designated for children and classes. There are groups that meet there with speakers that teach the children something new, something different! It's wonderful to see how they try to get the children involved in reading! I think all the libraries have that, but I haven't been in the library since the school days. Shame on me! The librarian told me that the Sparks library has a huge display of railroad items. That's right up my alley! Do you have a day, and evening, or a weekend, that you want to fill with something different? You should try going to the library, and reigniting that passion for learning! I am still amazed at all the books, DVDs, and information that I will be gleaning from the library. You can pick a subject, and you'll find something there for you! Get your library card, and walk out with a book or two, or a DVD or two! Make sure you check out all the artwork hanging on the walls. They are usually from a local artist. Enjoy the library!!! read more

Northwest Reno Library - Libraries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Tucked away, but easy to reach from Robb Drive, this smaller library is just the ticket for this neighborhood. Helpful staff, lots of events for children and adults and they even have a view! The library itself is spacious and no sense of being in a crowded small library here at all. I am currently taking a chair yoga class there with my 87 yr old husband. It's on Mondays at 10:30am and it's free! Well attended and the teacher Nancy is an expert and really puts you through a workout even though you are seated all the time! Thank you Northwest Library for hosting this event! read more

LOVE this library!!! The building is big enough to find a good table to study on even on a busy day. I love that it is close to the shopping centers as I would normally drop by at this location before shopping or in between errands. The library is ALWAYS organized and clean. The staff/volunteers are helpful and there is always someone available when I need assistance. I also like their features is right by the exit. I have on multiple occasions on my way out and stopped to check out the features and go back in LOL! It's like, they don't want me to leave!!! There are PLENTY of parking so on days when I just need to go in to grab and go was fairly easy peasy. read more

Great staff, easy parking, nice location in NW Reno. What's not to love?!? read more

Northwest Reno Library - Northwest Library - Reno, NV - Libraries Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Larger, more sophisticated than many of the regional libraries. Nice feel. Features new informative exhibits periodically--the most recently, the Holocaust. read more

Compared to most of the other libraries in Reno, this is a newer, more updated one. It's located near a high school so I can imagine there might be traffic around certain times. Staff was very welcoming and chairs were comfy. Not much else to be said about this place, I just came here to study (noise level was very low). read more

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Northwest Reno Library is the best public library in Washoe County! The book selection is vast, the librarians are extremely friendly and helpful, the library is quiet, and there's plenty of things to do here for everyone. You can practically find any book that you need in this library, from fiction, young adult, and nonfiction books to encyclopedias, magazines, and everything else in between. It's all here! All books can be checked out for three weeks at a time, and you can even renew them twice for another six weeks if there is no hold on the book. Encyclopedias and other reference books cannot be checked out though. I am not entirely sure about checking out magazines or newspapers, but when I go back, I will definitely ask. CD's and DVD's can be checked out for a week unless there are more than four disks in the case. If there are more than four disks, then you can check them out for three weeks. You can also place holds on books and anything you can check out. You would just need a library card and you would need to go onto their website in order to place the hold. If you can't find the book you want, just ask a librarian, and he/she will be more than happy to help you! He/she will even give you recommendations based off the genre/author! Also, don't be afraid to ask the librarians for any help. They are there for a reason, and that's to help YOU! Especially if you are a student in need to find a specific book and/or resource. The library has a database full of resources that you can access only if you have a library card. What I really like most about this library is how quiet it is. This is one of the quietest public libraries I've been to in Reno. I think it's because it's a little hidden in a suburban neighborhood. Everyone here respects the library, and it is just the best. There's also plenty of space/tables/seating areas for you to study. There are individual tables/cubbies for studying/reading alone as well as larger tables for group projects. Another thing I really like about this library is how accommodating it is for everyone. Whether you're young or old, you can find something to do here. There's a children's area with toys and a room for story time/activities. There's a teen section full of young adult novels and magazines. There are occasional puzzles and adult coloring pages for those wanting to take a break from studying. And there are shelves full of new (and old) magazines and newspapers for everyone. Another great thing about this library is how they host a lot of different events for the community like guest speakers, story time, family-friendly movie nights, and other fun activities which can be found at their website. Overall, I would definitely recommend this library to everyone! It's quiet, the librarians are more than helpful, and the activities are great for all! read more

I'm new in town. Every town I've lived in I've been a very active member of the public library system. I've been to this branch a few times. Mostly at night, after work arriving about an hour before closing time. My boys and I have had two encounters with helpful librarians but tonight was a different story. I fully understand closing time is closing time but the curt words and forceful ushering is too much. We were well on our way, books checked out and as we neared the exit I stopped to point out a picture to my son. The second I came to a stop I heard someone yell 'WE ARE CLOSED.' Then another 'YOU HAVE TO LEAVE,' as they corralled us towards the door. We crossed two parking lots and got to our car 3 minutes after closing time. Is this normal? I have never encountered this type of behavior at a public library. All I could do was laugh at these overly pissy librarians. read more

The staff was especially friendly and courteous. I needed some assistance and we worked through it with no issues. This is a great institution in our neighborhood with exceptional people serving. Thank you! read more

The Northwest library is one of the newer libraries in the Washoe County library system, and it shows in the architecture and the layout of the library. It's a comfortable library with a nice-sized collection of books, and a helpful staff that can help you locate a special book that you're looking for. I don't know why, but this library specializes in a large, well-organize holocaust collection. They have a huge collection of books on the topic, and anyone interesting in researcing this horrific event will find what they need here. They also have a large children's collection, and offer storytimes and many other children's events here, to keep the kids amused and informed while the adults can spend some time in the stacks. This isn't the oldest library in the system, but it seems to fit into the neighborhood weel. It's near MxQueen High School, so it's easy for the school kids to do research if they need to, but it fits the bill for adults, too. All in all, Northwest library is a well rounded library for the Northwest Reno community. read more

Newish library situated in a planned community, only 8 min from home. Friendly and helpful staff, though I could have done without the disparaging remarks about all those homeless people in the Downtown Reno library. Presumably they are not allowed in this whitewashed development. Little boxes on the hilltop, little boxes made of tickey-tack, and they're all just the same . . . read more

Everyone is friendly, things are easy to find and the staff is informative and knowledgeable. A great place to relax in peace and quiet