Want to capture your story for the ages? Ready to become a family historian? Interested in preserving stories? The Topeka Room presents Oral History Kits to capture it all - come see what's in them!
The Oral History tradition far outdates the written word, and it melds together local history and genealogy. TSCPL now offers Oral History Kits that can be checked out, and which have all the equipment needed to record and preserve oral histories.
This workshop will introduce oral history, the oral history kits, and will offer guidance on how to get started.
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.