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Please note: Many of our events are gathered from other city organizations like the Palace Theatre who generously share their information with us. While we do our best to portray accurate information, it is always advised when planning around one of these events, that you verify times and dates with the hosting party.
American Prison Writing Archive Transcribe-athon
Start Date/Time: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 5:00 PM
End Date/Time: Tuesday, October 8, 2019 7:00 PM
Recurring Event: One time event
Category:
Library
Location: Main Library
Description:

Main Branch
Winchell Room

Do you enjoy typing? Are you looking for a way to bond with other members of the Manchester community and increase access to marginalized voices? Then come to the Manchester City Library's Transcribe-athon! In an effort to increase access to the marginalized voices the Manchester City Library will be hosting an event to transcribe essays written by those who are imprisoned work in the prison system or volunteer in the prison system through the American Prison Writings Archive. Registration is required. Please bring your own laptop. Library laptops will be provided on a first come first serve basis. For more information please contact Becky at 603-624-6550 ext 3320 **You will be able to choose the paper you transcribe however please note that many if not most letters discuss issues that may be unsettling to some including violence gang membership police brutality mental illness and past crimes.**