Neighborhood Narratives

Tiny Stories, Huge Hearts

Neighborhood Narratives is an audio storytelling project, created in collaboration with local businesses and community members. The project features short, stories shared by residents, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and experiences of your neighbors.

These stories are accessible through QR codes displayed at participating local businesses. Keep an eye out, scan a code, and discover the stories of the people around you!

Registering for an Interview

To register for an interview, click the link below. You’ll be asked to provide some basic information as well as a preferred location and interview time.

Interview Information

Preparing for the interview

The stories we are sharing with the public are intended to be brief. Keep this in mind when preparing for an interview. The interviewer will ask you three questions, but only one of your answers will be chosen to share with the community.

Interview process
Before you start the interview, you will need to:

• Sign a release form.
• Provide the library with a picture of yourself to accompany your short story.
• Answer five introductory questions:
  1. What’s your name?
  2. What’s your job/how do you spend your time?
  3. What’s your hometown?
  4. Why did you (or your family) move to Madison?
  5. What’s your age?

During the interview, you will:

• Provide a brief introduction by answering the five introductory questions listed above.
• Answer three questions:
  • The participant can choose these questions or select from the list provided by the library.
  • Only one of these answers will be shared publicly.
  • Once the participant has answered three questions and signed the consent form, the interview is complete.