Explore the life and tenure of the residents including former businessmen, mothers, bootleggers and travelers at one of the oldest parks in the county.
From 1871-1943 the Shawnee County Poor Farm housed hundreds of people from all walks of life and for a lot of different reasons. Join Shawnee North Community Center's Devin Cooper to explore the life and tenure of the residents.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |
Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.
