Community Memory Digitization Project
Preserve your cherished memories with the Community Memory Digitization Project.
Do you have precious photographs you’d love to get digitized but just don’t know where to start? How many times has your child brought home beautiful school artwork that you wished you could keep, but simply didn’t have the space? No worries, bring them to us!
You’re invited to have paper-based materials carefully digitized by library staff, with originals returned and digitized versions saved a USB Drive.
Please note that the number of items per patron will be limited (Item limits will be announced prior to each drop-off period) to ensure equitable access for all.
How it works:
Drop off period:
Monday, June 22 through Saturday, June 27
Eastside Library during regular Library Open Hours
- Drop off your materials at the Eastside Library information desk during open hours.
- At drop off you will:
- Label your materials using library-provided labels
- Sign a release form acknowledging that the library is not responsible for potential damage, provided materials are in standard condition.
Over a 3-4 week period, library staff will digitize submitted materials using Library Equipment. Saving the files to a USB drive.
Pick-Up Gathering:
Friday, August 1 10:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Wing
Community members can pick up their original materials and digitized copies on August 1 at a café-style gathering, offering a welcoming space for participants to retrieve their materials.
Fall Digitization Event - video & audio recordings
Before the holidays, we will host a second digitization event dedicated exclusively to preserving videos and music recordings. This is a wonderful opportunity to protect treasured family memories and special recordings for future generations.
Fall Drop off period:
Monday, October 12 through Sunday, October 17.
Eastside Library during regular Library Open Hours
All logistics and procedures will mirror the summer event.
Digitized Memory Pick-Up Celebration:
Friday, November 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Wing