Intermittent downtimes

Due to OCLC doing system maintenance, there is a chance that access to databases could be affected over the weekend. 

Winter Holiday Schedule

All Library locations will be closed on the following days for the Winter Holiday:
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle, Turner* and Mobile Libraries will be closed on:
Wednesday December 24, 2025 through Wednesday January 1, 2026. 
*Turner Community Library will be open on Saturday December 27.

Main, West & South library locations will be open on December 29 and 30 but will close early at 5:00 pm.

All library locations will reopen for normal operating hours on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

¡Preserva Tu Historia! Personal archives and the Latina/o Collections at KU’s Spencer Research Library | ¡Preserva Tu Historia! Archivos personales y las Colecciones Latinas en la Spencer Research Library de KU

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Program Type:

History & Genealogy, Speakers

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on March 13, 2026 @ 3:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

Acompaña a Rebekah Ramos de la Spencer Research Library de KU para aprender sobre los archivos personales y cómo puedes preservar la historia de tu familia. Conoce las nuevas Colecciones Latinas de KU y la importancia de conservar la historia de los Latinos en Kansas. Como parte del evento, favor de traer una fotografía, carta, o documento (no mayor a 8.5×11in) que te gustaría aprender a preservar. El evento es gratis, pero favor de registrarse. (10-15 asientos) Programa para adultos. Bilingüe.

Join Rebekah Ramos from KU’s Spencer Research Library to learn about personal archiving and how you can preserve your family story. Find out about the new Latina/o Collections at KU and the importance of preserving Kansas Latina/o history. As part of the talk, make sure to bring one photograph, letter, or paper document (no bigger than 8.5×11in) that you’d like to learn how to preserve. While the event is free, please make sure to register. (15-20 spaces) Adult program. Bilingual.

Disclaimer(s)

Library programs, events, and classes are photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes or to document library activities.  Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. 

Los programas de la biblioteca, eventos y clases son fotografiados o filmados con fines promocionales o para documentar las actividades de la biblioteca. Notificar al personal de la biblioteca si prefiere no ser fotografiado.

 

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