Waukesha, WI - The Bridges Library System is pleased to announce newly scheduled recording sessions for the StoryCorps Oral History Project. This initiative allows local library staff to record and preserve meaningful conversations, stories, and memories of residents in partnership with StoryCorps, a national oral history project.

“We are honored to be part of this special project in our library system,” said Angela Meyers, Inclusive Services Coordinator at the Bridges Library System. “Everyone has a unique story to share, and these conversations are a great way to connect with others and preserve special memories or important events. They are a truly powerful experience.”

The StoryCorps sessions are open to anyone who wishes to share a conversation with a family member, friend or coworker. All topics are welcome; personal adventures, cherished moments, lessons learned, or reminiscing on daily life. All stories are recorded with a trained facilitator and can be kept private or be added to the StoryCorps Archive and at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.

The newly scheduled sessions are available at Dwight Foster Public Library in Fort Atkinson and Waukesha Public Library in Waukesha on a first-come, first-served basis. Other recording times and locations may be available upon request.

 - Dwight Foster Public Library: 209 Merchants Ave., Fort Atkinson
First Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

 - Waukesha Public Library: 321 W. Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha
Third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
 
Interested individuals are encouraged to fill out the sign-up form online at bridgeslibrarysystem.org/storycorps Library staff will follow up to confirm your appointment or will provide additional information about the recording process.

Bridges Library System’s StoryCorps Oral History Project

The Bridges Library System received a grant from Bader Philanthropies, Inc. to support the “Gathering and Sharing Stories” oral history initiative in partnership with StoryCorps. StoryCorps' mission is to help us believe in each other by illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all - one story at a time.