Upcoming OHS Events
Mark your calendars!
One Potato,
Two Potato
Ever wonder about the history of some of our favorite childhood rhymes and stories? This talk by Priscilla Howe delves into a variety of children’s folklore—from
playground games to counting-out rhymes to urban legends to silly campfire stories and more. This event is made possible thanks to a grant from Humanities Kansas.
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Overbrook Library Community Room
Memories of
Shirley's Cafe
As part of the Overbrook Fair festivities that will take place on the same day as the fair parade, we are hosting a panel discussion about memories of Overbrook's beloved Shirley's Cafe.
6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 9th, 2025
Overbrook Library Community Room
Researching Your Home and the People Who Lived There
Learn creative ways to study documents and assemble relevant narratives from maps, deeds, newspapers, and often unsought or unknown resources. Your host is
Diana Staresinic-Deane, who is the executive director of Franklin County Historical Society and Old Depot Museum in Ottawa. This event is made possible thanks to a grant from Humanities Kansas.
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6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 25th, 2025
Overbrook Library Community Room
