Libraries are known for being quiet. However, when it's closed on Fridays, you can hear the waterfall at the Downtown Library in Reno a little bit better.
"People have been asking for more hours a lot," said Arnie Maurins of the Washoe County Library System.
In January, the Washoe County Library System will add a total of 36 hours to its schedule. The downtown library will be open an extra half hour Monday through Thursday.
"That's the number one request we get from people, so we're happy to be able to do that," said Maurins.
Five of Washoe County's libraries will be open an extra day at the beginning of 2016. The voter-approved Expansion Fund is paying for the extra hours.
Dan Erwine serves as president for Friends of Washoe County Library. All of their proceeds go towards the different libraries in town.
"The big trouble we had recently with the recession have made our intervention even more critically important. It's all really starting to pay off," said Erwine.
Through book sales, Erwine and his friends have raised over $100.000 during each of the last two years. Some of the money goes towards technology.
"Because that's what the patrons are demanding," said Erwine.
And with new hours, customers will be able to use their new equipment more readily. The remainder of donated funds goes towards training and new books. So the Washoe County Library system is doing better, but as far as their budget, they still have a ways to go. Maurins does have one thing he would like to do next.
"Get our book budget back to where it was. We're still about 40% from where we were so I would like to be able to do that," said Maurins.
Their new schedule begins January 4th, we've listed the days and times below for your convenience.
Downtown Reno:
Mondays -Thursdays 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sundays 10 am - 5 pm
Northwest Reno
Mondays and Tuesdays 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesdays 10 am - 7 pm
Thursdays and Fridays 10 am - 6 pm
Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm
Senior Center
Mondays - Fridays 9 am - 1 pm
Sierra View
Mondays - Fridays 10 am - 6 pm
Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm
South Valleys
Mondays - Wednesdays 10 am - 6 pm
Thursdays 10 am - 7 pm
Sparks Library
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
South Valley
Mondays - Wednesdays from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursdays from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Fridays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
