Tornado of '66 - Share Your Stories
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2026-06-12 19:00:00
2026-06-12 20:30:00
America/Chicago
Tornado of '66 - Share Your Stories
If you lived through the 1966 Topeka Tornado, the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library wants to hear your stories!
For grown-ups only, come listen to stories and meet new friends.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Friday, June 12
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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2026-06-12 19:00:00
2026-06-12 20:30:00
America/Chicago
Tornado of '66 - Share Your Stories
If you lived through the 1966 Topeka Tornado, the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library wants to hear your stories!
For grown-ups only, come listen to stories and meet new friends.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Marvin Auditorium 101BCIf you lived through the 1966 Topeka Tornado, the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library wants to hear your stories! For grown-ups only, come listen to stories and meet new friends.
"On June 8, 1966, one of the most destructive and deadly tornados in Kansas history, ripped through Topeka. If you were living in Topeka during this time, we want to hear from you! Join the library’s Local History team to share your stories with a recording option available to add your story to our collection if you are comfortable. We will then break into small groups where you can share more of your memories from the day with your fellow attendees.
Can't be there but want to share your story with the library? Contact Local History Librarian Katie Keckeisen (kkeckeisen@tscpl.org; 785-580-4514) to schedule a time to record your memories at the library."
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | 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.