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While gold & silver have a significant place in Nevada's mining history, other minerals also contribute to our state's economic sustainability. Discover mining beyond gold & silver in this lecture.
Since the Comstock Lode was discovered in 1859, Nevada has become well known for its gold & silver production. Nevada's nickname is the Silver State from when mining silver was the leading industry before tourism, and close to 80% of all gold in America is mined in Nevada. Recently, minerals and precious metals such as lithium, mercury, magnesite and others have gained popularity and a stronghold in Nevada's mining portfolio. Geoscientist Thomas Boes will look beyond the glitter to unearth the new superstar substances keeping Nevada on top of the mining game economically & environmentally. View rock & mineral samples and topographic maps on display from Thomas' personal collection. Free admission & open to the public. Seating is first come, first served and may be limited. For more information, please call 702.507.3458.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | Environment & Nature | Community Events |
| Mon, Dec 30 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Dec 31 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| (New Years Eve) | |
| Wed, Jan 01 | Closed |
| (New Year's Day) | |
| Thu, Jan 02 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Jan 03 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jan 04 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jan 05 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Originally opening in 1966 as a three-room library within the Airport Annex building, the Clark County Library moved in 1967 to a storefront. In 1971, the library moved again to its current location using deeded land from the County and with money awarded by the Max C. Fleishman Foundation. The building went on to have two remodels: one completed in 1986, and the second completed in 1994, which resulted in the three-story, 120,000-square-foot building it is today. This redesign notably included a 399-seat theater and an 80-seat black box theater/dance studio. The Library District also added the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, which provides a place for teens to explore and master new technologies and digital skills.