Events

NHS is closed from January 2025 to December 2026 for our building renovations and retrofit.  Make sure to check out our free, engaging off-site programming! We want to thank our partners, the Washoe County Library System and Sierra View Library (SVL), for hosting our NHS Nevada History – On The GO! and the Knights of […]

High Noon September 17, 2026 Noon Register for this Lecture: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/17544543 Title: Something for Your Money: A History of Las Vegas Casinos Speaker: Dr. David G. Schwartz, historian and director of the UNLV Center for Gaming Research Talk Summary: Las Vegas has been a gambling town since its 1905 founding. Its gambling halls, casino hotels, […]

John C. Frémont’s Bumpy Path from Fame to Obscurity Special Nevada Day Program October 3, 2026 1:00 to 2:30 pm Nevada History – On The GO! Lecture 2026 The Nevada Historical Society’s building may be closed for an exciting remodel, but you can still enjoy their fascinating lectures at the Sierra View Library during their […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, October 14 , 2026 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: Robin Flinchum, author Book Title: The Redemption of Julia Bulette: Murder, Myth & the hunt for a Serial Killer in early Virginia City Summary of Talk: One chill January night […]

High Noon October 15, 2026 Noon Register for this Lecture: Title: Nevada State Library and Archives: Collections and Services Speakers: Nevada State Librarian Mike Strom and State Archivist Cyndi Shein Talk Summary: Nevada State Librarian Mike Strom and State Archivist Cyndi Shein will provide an overview of the Nevada State Library and Archives’ historical and contemporary […]

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 Ore or Barren Tails  This presentation explores the fascinating story of Josie Reed Ames Pearl Rasmussen Moreasti, an early woman storyteller prospector and one of […]

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!  

High Noon November 19, 2026 Noon Register for this Lecture: Title: History of the Nevada State Prison Speaker: Glen Whorton, historian and board member of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society Talk Summary: The Nevada State Prison is a hidden and underappreciated element of Nevada’s history. Glen Whorton’s talk about this 150-year-old institution will cover […]

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 historian Summary of Program: This lecture will give an overview of the history of Aurora during its boom and bust, especially highlighting some of the […]

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 Girl: How Velma Bronn Johnston Became Wild Horse Annie and Outsmarted the Mustang Killers of the West Summary of Talk: The American mustang—wild, wind-tossed, and thundering […]

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 September 15, 2026 Speaker: John C. Lacy, author and historian Talk Summary: The first adventurers into the New World faced a fundamental legal challenge: how […]

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 System and the Sierra View Library for hosting our off-site lectures. Sierra View Library has been serving communities from Midtown to South Reno since 1987. […]

Writers’ Wednesday – On The GO! Wednesday, January 13, 2027 5:00 – 5:30 pm – Building open 5:30 – 6:30 pm – Lecture Speaker: soon Book Title:  Summary of Talk: Speaker Bio: The Writers’ Wednesday Lecture Series, held on the second Wednesday of each month, features a different author who takes part in a book […]

High Noon January 21, 2027 Noon Register for this Lecture: Title: Nevada’s Place Names Speaker: Dr. Christine Johnson, historian Talk Summary: information soon Speaker Bio: information soon

February 6, 2027, 1 – 2:30 pm Title of Program: From Bizkaia to the Great Basin: Unearthing the Untold Stories of Early Basque Immigrant Women. Speaker: Dale Erquiaga, historian and author Summary of Program: Join author and second-generation Nevadan Dale Erquiaga to talk about his book, Three Wives’ Tales. This book blends historical research, family […]

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 of California State Parks: Top 50 Parks in the Golden State Summary of Talk: From rocky coastal coves and sandy beaches to verdant forests and […]

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 late 1970s, the golden valley between Utah’s Wasatch Mountains was home to some of the best dairies in the country. That was also where Linda […]

March 6, 2027 , 1 – 2:30 pm Title of Program: Speaker: Summary of Program:  Speaker Bio:  We would like to thank our community partner, the Washoe County Library System and the Sierra View Library for hosting our off-site lectures. Sierra View Library has been serving communities from Midtown to South Reno since 1987. Located […]

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 Title: Healing Plants of Nevada: Medicinal Uses by Indian Tribes of Nevada (Revised Edition) Summary of Talk: For generations, Native American communities in the Great Basin […]

High Noon March 18, 2027 Noon Register for this Lecture: Title:  Speaker: Talk Summary: Speaker Bio: