North Valleys Library

Monday–Tuesday: 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday: 10 am–7 pm
Thursday–Friday: 10 am–6 pm
Saturday: 10 am–4 pm

Welcome to the North Valleys Library

The North Valleys Library serves the valley communities located on the east side of Peavine Mountain, including Golden Valley, Lemmon Valley, Stead, Red Rock, and Cold Springs. It is also a convenient location for visitors coming from Sun Valley.

Currently located in the North Hills Shopping Center at US 395 and Golden Valley Road, this branch has served its community for over 50 years. The Stead Library and three bookmobiles began operating in the area in 1973. The collection and original staff moved to the current location in June 1988.

The North Valleys Library is a Welcoming Space

Since 1988 the branch has expanded twice and now encompasses just over 9,000 square feet. With the generous support of community donors, the library was renovated in 2016 and 2021, and now offers more modern comforts and services including:

• An expanded youth library with plenty of space for families to gather
• Seating for collaborative work or individual pursuits with personal devices
• Zoom Room for semi-private work or study, this room can be reserved in advance or used on a walk-in basis
• A wide variety of print reading materials for loan, including books and magazines and a growing collection of materials in Spanish
• DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and music CDs available to check out

The North Valleys Library Provides Workforce Building

The team at North Valleys provides support for technology and digital learning and features free and low-cost business services including:

• Free Wi-Fi connectivity
• A public technology & business center featuring printing, photocopying, and fax services and internet accessible computer
• Printing is also available from wireless devices such as smartphones and tablets
• Free legal kiosk access provided by Nevada Legal Services
• Chromebooks for use inside the library upon request

The North Valleys Library Stimulates Imagination

The North Valleys Library makes available more than 80 linear feet of hanging gallery space throughout the building for artists and creators in our community to show their work. The gallery rotates exhibits bimonthly. Stop in today and view our gallery for free. Contact the library if you are interested in exhibiting your work with us.

The North Valleys Library offers creative events year-round that accommodate all ages in our community including:

• Recurring early literacy and story time programs
• Book groups
• STEAM and maker events
• Crafternoon programs
• Community gathering events like bingo!
• Musical, theatrical and dance performances in collaboration with community partners and performers. Visit the Washoe County Library events page for more information on our current schedule of events.

The North Valleys Library Provides School Support

Let our team come to you or host your students at our facility with dynamic school and educational outreach services. To request the library at your event or to schedule a tour with us fill out the form on our Outreach Services webpage.

Our branch offers accommodating spaces for many types of learning activities including:

• Family reading time
• Studying and tutoring
• Collaborative library events featuring community educational partners (see events calendar for more information and current schedules)
• Knowledgeable staff to help you find just the right book for your reader(s)

The North Valleys Library Provides Lifelong Learning

We love our seniors and lifelong learners. The North Valleys Library offers year-round services and events that support an enriched community experience. Visit our events page for more information.

Our public building is a great place for adults to gather with friends and people with shared hobbies and interests. We’ve had knitters and crocheters, groups who play games, and others pick our location to meet and spend time together. We invite your community of friends and creatives to gather here today!

The North Valleys Library Celebrates Our Diverse Community

Everyone is welcome at the North Valleys Library. Our knowledgeable and friendly team is here to connect you to the resources and information that matters to you most.

Visit us today and enjoy our array of material displays and collections, our art gallery exhibits, creative events, unique experience kits for check out, and more!

The North Valleys Library Promotes the Washoe County Library

The North Valleys Library team is proud to be the hub for our newest Washoe County Library service to the community: the Library on the Go bookmobile! For more information visit our bookmobile webpage and calendar to find the book station closest to you.

We also maintain two of our three Library to Go book vending kiosks in Cold Springs and Sun Valley.