Local History Research
Beginning Resources
2026-04-16 11:00:00
2026-04-16 12:00:00
America/Chicago
Local History Research
Explore our local history research tools & practice using them. We'll talk about Sanborn maps, city directories, Shawnee Co Historical Society Bulletins, vertical files & newspaper card catalog.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Perkins Room 201
Thursday, April 16
11:00am - 12:00pm
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2026-04-16 11:00:00
2026-04-16 12:00:00
America/Chicago
Local History Research
Explore our local history research tools & practice using them. We'll talk about Sanborn maps, city directories, Shawnee Co Historical Society Bulletins, vertical files & newspaper card catalog.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Perkins Room 201
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Perkins Room 201Explore our local history research tools & practice using them. We'll talk about Sanborn maps, city directories, Shawnee Co Historical Society Bulletins, vertical files & newspaper card catalog.
If you've ever wanted to dig more into the history of Topeka and Shawnee County, but aren't sure where to begin, this program is for you!
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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About the branch
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.