RENO — Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space Rangers are collecting new or gently used books for Sun Valley Elementary School. Washoe County Park Rangers will be participating in the school’s Reading Week in April and would like to bring a donation of books for the library and for students.

Today is the last day books may be brought to the Park Offices of Lazy 5, North Valleys, Rancho San Rafael, Bartley Ranch, Galena Creek and Bowers Mansion Regional Parks.

Washoe County Park Ranger John Keesee said county park rangers are hoping to hold annual book drives for different local schools.

“Reading is one of the most important tools for expanding a child’s appreciation of our world and their future in it,” Keesee said. “We wanted to help provide books for as many children as possible.”

The public is also encouraged to bring books to upcoming park events, including:

• Nevada Heritage Series: 2 p.m. today at the Western Heritage Interpretive Center in Bartley Ranch Regional Park.

• Exploring Nevada: programs held at 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month through May 16.

For more information about Washoe County Park events, visit www.washoecountyparks.com or call 823-6500.