A History of Severe Weather in Shawnee County
2026-06-15 18:00:00
2026-06-15 19:00:00
America/Chicago
A History of Severe Weather in Shawnee County
Director of Shawnee County Emergency Services, Dusty Nichols, will discuss the history of severe weather events and emergency management in Shawnee County.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C
Monday, June 15
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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2026-06-15 18:00:00
2026-06-15 19:00:00
America/Chicago
A History of Severe Weather in Shawnee County
Director of Shawnee County Emergency Services, Dusty Nichols, will discuss the history of severe weather events and emergency management in Shawnee County.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Marvin Auditorium 101CDirector of Shawnee County Emergency Services, Dusty Nichols, will discuss the history of severe weather events and emergency management in Shawnee County.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 flood and the 60th anniversary of the 1966 Topeka tornado, both of which left lasting scars on Topeka. Director of Shawnee County Emergency services, Dusty Nichols, will discuss the history of severe weather in Shawnee County, as well as how emergency management has changed and adapted to new severe weather challenges.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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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.