Support Your Library - Wish List, Donations, Volunteer

Support

Amazon wish list

 

Due to the ongoing budget cuts affecting Washoe County Library System, the number of books ordered from operating funds next year will again be lower than in previous years. But you can help by purchasing a book through Amazon Wish List. The donations will help the library build its collection and make more copies available to check out.

Here’s how the process works. Click on the link to Amazon Wish List above. You'll see a list of titles that the library needs. Make your selection, purchase the book through Amazon, and your book will be sent directly to the library. Of course, you may purchase as many books as you like.

Alternatively, you can go to Amazon.com, click on Gifts and Wish Lists and search for Washoe County Library. From there, the process is the same as above.

A personalized bookplate will be placed in the book acknowledging your donation. It can also indicate a donation in honor or in memory of someone. All donations are tax-deductible.

 

Monetary donations to the library are always appreciated and go toward the purchase of new, relevant library materials for the collection.  Upon request, any donation of $100 or more may be designated for a specific purpose.

Washoe County Library System is in the process of adopting technology to accept credit cards, so please stay tuned.  At this time, we will accept checks made out to Washoe County Library System.  All donations can be sent to the following address:

Washoe County Library System
Attn:  Development
PO Box 2151
Reno, NV  89505

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Development Officer, Jennifer Oliver, at 775.327.8360 or email.

Thank you for your support of the Washoe County Library System. 

The Friends of the Washoe County Library group also welcomes volunteer and financial support. 

 

Donations of Books

Yes, we want your books!  Washoe County Library gladly accepts donations of books and other items.  Donated items may be added to the library collections, in keeping with the Collection Development Policy.  Many items are distributed to the Friends of the Washoe County Library for sale at their community book sales whose proceeds benefit the library.

You may donate:
  • Books in good condition (pages intact, clean, without markings, etc...)
  • Hardback and paperback books
  • Audiovisual items (CD's, DVD's, computer software, videos, books on tape, phonograph records, cassette tapes, etc.)
  • Items for adults and children
We are unable to accept the following items:*
  • Incomplete or pre-2000 encyclopedia sets
  • Reader's Digest condensed books
  • National Geographic magazines
    *These items have limited use and we receive more donations than we can use, sell or give away.
How to donate:

Book donations to the Friends of the Washoe County Library may be brought to 125 Gentry Way, Reno, during the following hours:

Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - noon

Donations are accepted year-round. Please call 775.324.5522 with any questions.   

 OR,

Library branches also accept donations of up to two boxes. Loose materials will not be accepted.  Library locations and phone numbers can be found on the library website. 

If you are donating at a branch and would like the donation to go to the Friends of the Washoe County Library, please mark the boxes accordingly.

The library and Friends are not able to pick up donations.

We appreciate your donations!  These items strengthen our libraries and help us raise needed dollars.

Volunteer@Your Library

 

WE WANT YOU...
Do you have a heart for people and life-long learning?

Washoe County Library System is a beneficiary of the public service provided by volunteers. Such service, in turn, also fosters a sense of investment and ownership in the library by individuals and organizations. Recognizing that volunteerism is mutually beneficial, Washoe County Library System actively promotes broad volunteer usage while maintaining professional library service delivery and the confidentiality of patron information. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES


Washoe County volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

  • General Library Operations: Caring for plants, Shelving books, magazines and other materials, Pulling books to fill requests, etc...
  • Computer and Technical Assistance: Help at the Internet desk, Help patrons with catalog searches, Clear paper jams, Clean computer keyboards, etc...
  • Materials Preparation and Repair: Mending, Repair video, cassettes, CDs, etc...
    Program Assistance: Program preparation, prepare outreach materials, setup/breakdown, assist in presenting some programs, etc...
  • Special Projects: Interlibrary loan (ILL) cancellation letters, data entry, etc... 

If you see activities you like, please fill out an application. A member of our Volunteer support team will get in contact with you.

For group volunteers please fill out the group application.

Volunteers under the age of 18 must have parental permission.