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Oral Histories Collection

The Butler Area Public Library Oral History Collection features reflections and memories of residents and visitors from across the Butler Area.

Stories We Share - Library Memories

This project began in 2024 as part of the Library’s 130th anniversary celebrations. It includes memories of library employees, volunteers and patrons in audio, video and print formats. The project was made possible through a Pennsylvania State Archives Empowered History Grant.

Share Your Story

Request an interview if you would like to share your memories through our collection. For an upcoming project, we are specifically interested in personal stories about the early to mid 20th Century. While this period is our primary focus at this time, we are open to all stories that foster understanding of diverse experiences or cast light on the changing times in which we live. To request an interview, contact abowser@bcfls.org.

Video Personality

Oral History Recording Kits

These kits include audio recording equipment and instructions for use by patrons or community organizations. Kits can only be reserved and picked up using a valid library card at the Information Services desk on the 2nd floor of the library. Kits can be borrowed for three weeks and may only be renewed by contacting the Information Services Department.  All kits must be returned to the Information Services desk by the due date. To reserve a kit, contact baplreference@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715. For loan details and rules of use, see the Borrower Agreement. 

New Oral Histories Book

Check out our compiled Oral Histories collection, filled with stories of local Butler residents and their fondest memories of the Butler Library!

Oral Histories Collection

Oral Histories Collection

Oral Histories Collection
Laurel Patterson Audio Interview

Laurel Patterson Audio Interview

08:29
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Naydelin Hernandez Audio Interview

Naydelin Hernandez Audio Interview

10:06
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Kayla Ortz Audio Interview

Kayla Ortz Audio Interview

02:20
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Butler Area Public Library

218 N. McKean Street

Butler, PA 16001

Contact Us

Email: baplreference@bcfls.org

Phone: (724) 287-1715

Fax: (724) 285-5090

Library Hours

Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm

Friday 9am-5pm

Saturday 9am-4pm

Closed Sundays

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