East Hills Library offering Veteran’s Oral Histories

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Public Library East Hills branch will host one local, retired veteran who specializes in interviewing and writing stories of veterans' oral histories.

Retired Colonel, Milt Toratti, who is also a Vietnam veteran and author has written numerous veteran oral histories.

Adults are invited to attend the program to hear some of the stories at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at the East Hills Library, located at 502 N. Woodbine Rd.

The presentation will be followed by a book signing, where proceeds will go to benefit the Cameron Veterans Home.

For more information or questions, those interested are encouraged to contact Elizabeth Murray at (816) 236-2136.

Persons with disabilities who wish to participate in the program should contact the ADA coordinator at (816) 232-4038. Log on to sjpl.lib.mo.us for more information about other library services and programs.