A presentation featuring members from the Renaissance Society of Sacramento.
The Renaissance Society of Sacramento provides opportunities for participatory lifelong learning and community engagement for older adults. These learning opportunities include programs on a wide variety of subjects, from serious to amusing, proposed and presented by members.
This program is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Sacramento Public Library.
About the presentation – Join Dr. Norv Wellsfry, a college professor and docent at the Sacramento State Railroad Museum, as he discusses the importance of railroads in shaping the West. He will delve into the evolution of western railroads, beginning with the transcontinental railroad, and highlight the vital contributions of Chinese workers. Additionally, he’ll examine the significance of the Comstock Lode in Nevada and its influence on railroads around Lake Tahoe, as well as explore various logging railroads in the Tahoe and Sierra regions.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Classes & Workshops | Authors & Speakers |
Today's hours
Closed
| Mon, Dec 23 | Closed |
| Tue, Dec 24 | Closed |
| (Holiday Break) | |
| Wed, Dec 25 | Closed |
| (Holiday Break) | |
| Thu, Dec 26 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Dec 27 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Dec 28 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Dec 29 | Closed |
Franklin Library is a hybrid joint-use library with the Franklin High School Library. Customers must sign in when using the library during school hours. The library has a gender-neutral restroom. Parking is shared between the library, Franklin High and Toby Johnson Middle School.
