Douglas County Public Library

Local Author Gathering
Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th, with times to be scheduled soon.
Scan the QR below or head here to fill out our Google interest form to be considered. 
Authors will have an opportunity to sell copies of their books, do a reading, answer questions, and meet readers in a casual setting. This event is open to traditionally published and indie published authors in our community. Due to limited event space, we might not be able to accommodate all applicants. If permitted, the library will retain your contact information for future events. If you have any questions about the event or this form, please contact us at [email protected].

Local Author Gathering

LIBRARY GALA Save the Date!

October 10th, 2026 at the Carson Valley Inn

Gala Books and Ballads

Booksales
Friends 2026 Seasonal Book Sale
August 14-15 ~ November 13-14
Friends' Preview Hours
Fridays, Noon to 2pm - for Friends members only
Join at the door and receive the 10% Friends' discount!

Public Hours
Fridays - 2 to 5:30 pm
Saturdays 10 am to 4pm (1/2 Price 3 to 4pm)
 


 1k Books before KG


1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge

Sharing just one book a night gives your child the building blocks for lifelong success! 

It doesn't matter if your child is three, or just three months - there's no better time to start than now! 
Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. Take that motivation, open one book, and get started. 

And remember, 1000 is just a number. The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine, and let the magic of stories do the rest. 

Library Literary Journal
We are also launching a literary journal to feature the talent of local writers who live in, or have ties to, Douglas County and the surrounding area. Submissions will be accepted from February 1 - May 31, 2026. We accept most forms of nonfiction and fiction, including: short stories, essays, prose, flash fiction, poetry, and self-contained excerpts from larger works (i.e. a chapter of a story that makes sense on its own). The interest form with further details can be found here

Library Literary Journal

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The Douglas County Public Library meets the informational, educational, recreational, and cultural needs of the people of Douglas County by providing a comprehensive and high quality collection of materials, programs, services and technology.

We actively engage in community outreach by providing a relevant and diverse collection aimed at serving the existing, evolving and changing needs and wants of everyone who uses the Library and depends on the Library for educational, social, personal and professional development. 




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