Events
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NHS On the Go! Program Schedule Flyers 2026
NHS is closed from January 2025 to May 2028 for our building renovations and retrofit. Make sure to check out our free, engaging off-site programming! We want to thank our […]
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Nevada History: On The GO! – Refining the Story Josie Reed Ames Pearl Rasmussen Moreasti: A Tale of Bonanza Argentiferous Ore or Barren Tails (Off-site, SVL)
November 7, 2026, 1 – 2:30 pm Speaker: Richard Dorman, historian and geologist Title of Talk: Refining the Story Josie Reed Ames Pearl Rasmussen Moreasti: A Tale of Bonanza Argentiferous […]
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Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - No Program (Off-site, KOP)
Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, November 11, 2026 There is no program scheduled this month due to the Veterans’ Day holiday. Looking forward to seeing you next month! […]
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High Noon - History of the Nevada State Prison (Virtual Zoom)
High Noon November 19, 2026 Noon Register for this Lecture: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/17658996 Title: History of the Nevada State Prison Speaker: Glen Whorton, historian and board member of the Nevada State Prison […]
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Nevada History: On The GO! – Aurora Nevada-California, a brief history of Aurora, during the Civil War years, from 1860-1865 (Off-site, SVL)
December 5, 2026, 1 – 2:30 pm Title of Program: Aurora Nevada-California, a brief history of Aurora, during the Civil War years, from 1860-1865. Speaker: Fred Frampton, retired archaeologist and […]
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Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - Horse Girl: Wild Horse Annie Book (Off-site, KOP)
Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, December 9, 2026 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Terri Farley, author Book Title: Horse […]
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High Noon - December program, The Law of the Miner: The Arizona Experience Book (Virtual Zoom)
High Noon December 17, 2026 Noon Register for this Lecture: Title: The Law of the Miner: The Arizona Experience Book, from the University of Nevada Press, will be released on […]
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Nevada History: On The GO! – January, no program (Off-site, SVL)
January 2, 2027, 1 – 2:30 pm No program is scheduled. Make sure to check out our monthly lectures. We would like to thank our partner, the Washoe County Library […]
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Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - Mark Twain's Nevada: Samuel Clemens in the Silver State (Off-site, KOP)
Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, January 13, 2027 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Stephen H. Provost, author and publisher […]
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High Noon - Nevada Names and the Stories on our Maps(Virtual Zoom)
High Noon January 21, 2027 Noon Register for this Lecture: Title: Nevada Names and the Stories on our Maps Speaker: Dr. Christine Johnson, historian, UNR Adjunct Professor, and Sparks Heritage […]
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Nevada History: On The GO! – From the Basque Country to the Great Basin: Unearthing the Untold Stories of Early Basque Immigrant Women (Off-site, SVL)
February 6, 2027, 1 – 2:00 pm Title of Program: “From the Basque Country to the Great Basin: Unearthing the Untold Stories of Early Basque Immigrant Women” Speaker: Dale Erquiaga, historian […]
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Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - Best of California State Parks: Top 50 Parks in the Golden State Book (Off-site, KOP)
Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, February 10, 2027 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Kayla Anderson, author Book Title: Best […]
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High Noon - February program, Breaking the Barnyard Barrier: A Woman Veterinarian Paves the Way (Virtual Zoom)
High Noon February 18, 2027 Noon Register for this Lecture: Title: Breaking the Barnyard Barrier: A Woman Veterinarian Paves the Way Speaker: Dr. Linda Rhodes, retired veterinarian Talk Summary: In the […]
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Nevada History: On The GO! – John "Snowshoe" Thompson and Agnes Thompson Chautauqua (Off-site, SVL)
March 6, 2027, 1 – 2:30 pm Title of Program: John “Snowshoe” Thompson and Agnes Thompson Chautauqua performance Speaker: David & Gayle Woodruff, local historians and authors Summary of Program: […]
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Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - Healing Plants of Nevada: Medicinal Uses by Indian Tribes of Nevada (Revised Edition) Book (Off-site, KOP)
Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, March 10, 2027 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Karen Dustman, historian and author Book […]
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High Noon - March program (Virtual Zoom)
High Noon March 18, 2027 Noon Register for this Lecture: Title: Speaker: Talk Summary: Speaker Bio:
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Nevada History: On The GO! – History of the Sutro Tunnel (Off-site, SVL)
April 3, 2027, 1 – 2:30 pm Title of Program: The History of the Sutro Tunnel Speaker: Harmony Heywood, Tourism Director, Friends of Sutro Tunnel Summary of Program: Soon Speaker […]
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Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - The Infamous Theaters of Virginia City, Nevada Book (Off-site, KOP)
Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, April 14, 2027 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Carolyn Grattan Eichen, historian and author Book […]
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High Noon - Brian Crane and Pickles (Virtual Zoom)
High Noon April 15, 2027 Noon Register for this Lecture: Title: Brian Crane and Pickles Cartoon Strip Speaker: Brian Crane, cartoonist and 2022 Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Inductee Talk […]
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Writers' Wednesday - On The GO! - Reno Confidential: Eleven Historic Influencers (Off-site, KOP)
Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, May 12, 2027 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Richard Moreno, historian and author Book […]