Washoe County Library System and Nevada Historical Society present High Noon with Neal Cobb

A presentation of the Nevada Historical Society, High Noon with Neal Cobb is a monthly history series that delves into Nevada topics with local experts. Neal Cobb is a passionate historian and honorary curator for the Nevada Historical Society. Each month he is joined by a different guest presenter.


Visit our YouTube channel to see all past installments of High Noon with Neal Cobb and our calendar of events to browse upcoming installments.


This month, on Thursday, August 21 at noon, Jean-Guy Tanner Dubé will tell us about historic Nevada railroad depots.


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Upcoming Events

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Pardon the Pawn

Northwest Reno Library

Saturday, August 16, 2 pm

Learn chess basics including the names and moves of each piece. For more advanced players, take your game to the next level by developing winning strategies and tactics. 

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Family Engagement Activities

Downtown Reno Library

Tuesday, August 19, 11 am

Join the Children's Cabinet with fun and educational hands-on activities that support Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards.

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English Conversation Group

Sparks Library

Wednesday, August 20, 11 am

Looking to practice your English-speaking skills in a fun, low-stress environment? Join us for relaxed language practice for adult English language learners.

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Author Talk

Casey McQuiston

Online Event

Wednesday, August 20, 4 pm

Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as we discuss New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy, The Pairing.

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Visit our online calendar to find more upcoming events:

Story Times
Craft Events
STEAM Events
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Book Clubs

Book cover: Before We Were Yours, Lisa Wingate

Mystery Book Club
Spanish Springs Library

Mother-Daughter Murder Night

by Nina Simon


Chapter One Book Club
Downtown Reno Library

Cutting for Stone

by Abraham Vergheses


Eclectic Evening Book Club
Northwest Reno Library

Shelterwood

by Lisa Wingate


SO Very Literary Book Club
South Valleys Library

Force of Nature

by Joan Griffin


Dark Alleys
Sierra View Library

The Orchid Thief

by Susan Orlean

Visit the calendar to see all upcoming book clubs.

On the Shelf

Listen Now: On the Shelf

On the Shelf is a weekly feature in partnership with KUNR public radio. Catch your favorite librarians sharing book news and reviews. In this week's episode, Laurie recommends some travels books. See the companion list below.

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What to Read Next

Thematic Road Trips

Book cover: The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Book cover: The English Experience by Julie Schumacher
Book cover: Crush by Ado Calhoun
Book cover: Dracula by Bram Stoker
Book cover: The Spirit of Science Fiction by Roberto Bolano
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News and Announcements

Library Board of Trustees Meeting


Wednesday, August 20, 5:30 pm

Sierra View Library

  

The Library Board meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month, usually at one of the library's 12 locations. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend in person or via Zoom. 


Agendas, minutes, and recordings of past library board meetings are available on the library website.

Summer Reading Challenge


Our 2025 Summer Reading Challenge has ended. We'd like to thank everyone who participated. 


Kids can collect the books they earned by visiting any branch by the end of August. Adults can redeem their Summer Reading Challenge vouchers at any branch book sale.

Friends of Washoe County Library

Friends of Washoe County Library is a member-supported 501(c)(3) Nevada nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating, fundraising, and providing support for Washoe County Library System.


To join, to donate, or for more information, please visit www.washoelibraryfriends.org or call 775-324-5522.

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775-327-8300