Participants in Julie Mead’s iPhotography class will be opening an exhibit of their work. Julie’s images will be featured along with her students. Come and see what can be done with simple apps on a tablet or cell phone. You are sure to enjoy it and maybe be inspired to sign up for the next …
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Volga Germans in Ellis County Meet at the Ellis County Historical Society Museum in Hays, Kansas 2 -5 p.m. The Kansas Humanities Council awarded the Kinsley Library $2,593 in support of hosting “The Kansas Mosaic: Ethnic Settlement in Central and Western Kansas, 1870-1900.” Past programs in the series January 10 – …
What is your Story? And are you preserving it? A FREE Family History & Memoir Writing Workshop will be held Tuesday evening, March 1, 7-9 p.m. at the library. It will be led by Charlie and June Kempthorne of Manhattan, KS. The workshop is free and open to the public. MORE DETAILS
If you want to be inspired, come see the ehibit of iPhotography. Over 200 images that will amaze you will be on display until April 9. You can do it too using simple editing and apps. Images by Diana Amon, Janie Anderson, Susan Roenbaugh, Zelma Mead, Brenda Roenbaugh, Theresa Riisoe, Brandi Hattrup, Moureen Hirsh, Marva Burr, …
A companion exhibit to “The Kansas Mosaic: Ethnic Settlement in Central and Western Kansas, 1870-1900” is currently on display at the library. Access a digital copy of the six display panels by clicking on the titles below. The Edwards County Story Swedish Immigrants Came to Garfield, 1877 German Catholics Kept Faith, 1879| Zion Lutheran Church Community, 1878 …
John J’s oral history was part of “The Kansas Mosaic” series. Click here to access John J’s oral history with pictures.
Mark your calendar for these events… Sunday, November 8, 2-5 p.m. The Things They Carried: Preservation Workshop Learn how to preserve treasured military and other family memorabilia. Jamin Landavazo will conduct a FREE workshop covering photographs, documents, fabric, journals, and other memorabilia and artifacts. CLICK HERE for more information on these two events Tuesday, …
Contemporary Immigration KHC TALK Book Discussion Series December 1, 7 p.m. Typical American by Gish Jen Discussion Leader: Jennifer Krisuk, Ph.D. America is a nation of immigrants that have brought new traditions, food, styles, art, and history into the complex mosaic of American life. This fall’s series will focus on three immigrant experiences: CLICK …
Andrew Fagan Wins GoPro Camera for Dust Bowl Documentary Andrew Fagan finished his eighth grade year by winning a GoPro Camera for his documentary, “Farmers Struggle During the Dust Bowl.” He received the camera from teacher Dawn Thorp at USD 347 Junior High Awards assembly in the school auditorium on May 20. Toshea Dupree and …
