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Identity Quest

Genealogy Conference and Heritage Celebration

2024-11-16 09:00:00 2024-11-16 17:00:00 America/Chicago Identity Quest Learn about the latest genealogy tools & family research tips at this free event with national & regional genealogy experts & a keynote by Kenneth B. Morris Jr., Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives. Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202, Claire's Sunroom, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor), Learning Center, Marvin Auditorium 101ABC, Recording Studio A (audio), Recording Studio B (audio+video), Rotunda, Virtual Room 01, Virtual Room 02, Virtual Room 03, Hughes Room 205, Menninger Room 206

Saturday, November 16
9:00am - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 09:00:00 2024-11-16 17:00:00 America/Chicago Identity Quest Learn about the latest genealogy tools & family research tips at this free event with national & regional genealogy experts & a keynote by Kenneth B. Morris Jr., Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives. Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202, Claire's Sunroom, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor), Learning Center, Marvin Auditorium 101ABC, Recording Studio A (audio), Recording Studio B (audio+video), Rotunda, Virtual Room 01, Virtual Room 02, Virtual Room 03, Hughes Room 205, Menninger Room 206

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

Anton Room 202, Claire's Sunroom, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor), Learning Center, Marvin Auditorium 101ABC, Recording Studio A (audio), Recording Studio B (audio+video), Rotunda, Virtual Room 01, Virtual Room 02, Virtual Room 03, Hughes Room 205, Menninger Room 206

Learn about the latest genealogy tools & family research tips at this free event with national & regional genealogy experts & a keynote by Kenneth B. Morris Jr., Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives.

Learn about the latest research tools to help you find your identity and view heritage research demonstrations. Attend in person or virtually!

This free conference features national speaker Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., co-founder of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI). The Initiative was born from a historical legacy of activism and education. Morris is a direct descendant of Douglass and Booker T. Washington.

For those attending in-person, African Americans Renewing Interest in Spirituals Ensemble, Incorporated (ARISE) will perform at the conference. ARISE is made up of voices in Kansas who are dedicated to uplifting, sharing history and inspiring peace through song and storytelling. Their work aims to educate people of all cultures about the significance of spirituals, from the Underground Railroad to the Civil Rights Movement.

Activities during the conference will encourage everyone to engage in the quest for their identity. Experts will present on genealogical research, DNA, family trees and how to research your family history. 

Visit the Identity Quest webpage for a full list of presenters.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. To attend virtually the day of the event, visit the Identity Quest webpage: https://tscpl.org/genealogy/identity-quest

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | History & Genealogy | Community Events |

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

ask@tscpl.org
Phone: 785-580-4400

Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 12:00PM to 9:00PM

About the branch

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.

Upcoming Events

Fri, Nov 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A
Registration is now closed

Fri, Nov 22, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101B

Fri, Nov 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sat, Nov 23, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Sun, Nov 24, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Sun, Nov 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sun, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Nov 25, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Mon, Nov 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom

Mon, Nov 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202,Virtual Room 01

Tue, Nov 26, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Tue, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2 Tech Center - CoLab E

Tue, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Nov 27, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Wed, Nov 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Wed, Nov 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Nov 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 27, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

Wed, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

Thu, Nov 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

Fri, Nov 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Fri, Nov 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Cancelled
Fri, Nov 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

Fri, Nov 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Nov 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sat, Nov 30, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Sat, Nov 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Sun, Dec 01, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Sun, Dec 01, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Sun, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sun, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

Sun, Dec 01, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Dec 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Mon, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Mon, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom

Mon, Dec 02, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Tue, Dec 03, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2 Tech Center - CoLab E

Tue, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Tue, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 02

Tue, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Tue, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Wed, Dec 04, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Wed, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Wed, Dec 04, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Wed, Dec 04, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206

Wed, Dec 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Cancelled
Thu, Dec 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Dec 05, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Thu, Dec 05, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101B

Thu, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Dec 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom

Fri, Dec 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Fri, Dec 06, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Fri, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Sun, Dec 08, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206

Mon, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom

Mon, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Perkins Room 201

Mon, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Hughes Room 205

Tue, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2 Tech Center - CoLab E

Tue, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Hughes Room 205

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 02

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 11, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Wed, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Wed, Dec 11, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center,Virtual Room 01

Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206

Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom

Fri, Dec 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Dec 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

Fri, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Fri, Dec 13, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Fri, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Fri, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Sabatini Gallery 110A

Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Sat, Dec 14, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Sat, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sun, Dec 15, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Sun, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Sun, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Dec 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Mon, Dec 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Mon, Dec 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Mon, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

Mon, Dec 16, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Dec 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202,Virtual Room 01

Tue, Dec 17, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2 Tech Center - CoLab E

Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Recording Studio A (audio),Recording Studio B (audio+video)

Wed, Dec 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Wed, Dec 18, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Wed, Dec 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Wed, Dec 18, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 03

Thu, Dec 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202,Virtual Room 04

Thu, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Hughes Room 205

Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Dec 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Fri, Dec 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Dec 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

Fri, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

Fri, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sat, Dec 21, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Sat, Dec 21, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Sun, Dec 22, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Sun, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sun, Dec 22, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center