Local History Research: Historic Newspapers
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2026-06-16 14:00:00
2026-06-16 15:30:00
America/Chicago
Local History Research: Historic Newspapers
Join us at Shawnee North Community Center to learn more about how to navigate the various formats of historic newspapers available through the library.
Shawnee North Community Center - Kitchen + Dining Room
Tuesday, June 16
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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2026-06-16 14:00:00
2026-06-16 15:30:00
America/Chicago
Local History Research: Historic Newspapers
Join us at Shawnee North Community Center to learn more about how to navigate the various formats of historic newspapers available through the library.
Shawnee North Community Center - Kitchen + Dining Room
Shawnee North Community Center
Kitchen + Dining RoomJoin us at Shawnee North Community Center to learn more about how to navigate the various formats of historic newspapers available through the library.
If you're interested in Topeka history and aren't sure where to begin, this program is for you. Learn which newspapers are keyword searchable and which ones take a bit more hunting. You'll get a chance to search our digitized newspapers databases, as well as learn how to use the microfilm readers for issues that haven't been digitized yet.
To register for this event, please visit to the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation website.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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