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Registration opens:
December 15th, 2022

In Your Own Words

Narrating Living Histories
2023-01-12 14:30:00 2023-01-12 16:00:00 America/New_York In Your Own Words IN PERSON, REGISTERED Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Thursday, January 12
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-12 14:30:00 2023-01-12 16:00:00 America/New_York In Your Own Words IN PERSON, REGISTERED Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Main Library

James J. Brown Auditorium

IN PERSON, REGISTERED

Discover the art of preserving stories told in the voices of those who lived them. Gain skills for creating and conducting compelling history interviews, see how narrative histories are captured and used in museums, and learn from a panel of historians about how and why oral histories are important.

Programmer: Mariah

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Guest Speakers |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

Main Library
Phone: 519-886-1310 ext. 129
Hours
Mon, Nov 28 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 29 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 30 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 01 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 02 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Dec 03 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Dec 04 1:00PM to 4:00PM
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About the branch

The Main Library is located in UpTown Waterloo, steps away from King St. It is home to the James J. Brown Auditorium, Board Room and Ellis Little Local History Room.

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