April/May 2013 Library News – What's Happening at Your Library

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| E V ERYTHIN G YO U NEED TO KNOW ABO U T WHAT ’ S HAPPENIN G AT YO U R LIBRARY

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CELEBRATE CULTURE page 3

WEDDING NEIGHBORHOOD

MUST READS FOR THE BRIDE page 4

MARABLE & TANGPUZ

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the friends of the library book swap bazaar

Get Up to 10 Free Books

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his is your opportunity to be a book peddler, trading books you have read to get books you want to read. On Saturday, April 27 from 1-3 pm, Marvin Auditorium will be transformed into a “book bazaar” for people to rummage for books brought by fellow book lovers. The Book Swap Bazaar also includes entertainment, refreshments and library information and demonstrations.

“In 2012, we replaced our spring member dinner with the Book Swap,” says Linda Hayse, Friends Book Swap chair.

“Being able to bring in good quality books to trade for books you want to read is a worthy endeavor. It also helps build supplies for our other retail sale activities.”

The Friends are dedicated to supporting the library, providing quality used books, CDs, DVDs, etc., through the

Chandler Booktique, book sales and online sales. In 2012, the Friends provided $135,000 in support of the library.

Swap/Trade Rules ■ The Book Swap is a member benefit of the Friends of the Library. If you aren’t a member, you can join at the door.

Single memberships are $20 and Family memberships start at $30.

■ You can bring as many books as you want to donate.

Make sure your books are in good condition and are a valuable trade.

■ This is a family event, so bring the kids and books to trade that will appeal to all ages.

■ You will receive a voucher for the books you donate.

■ Your book swap voucher allows you to choose new-toyou books (10 books total).

Hands down, Best Value In Town

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New Catalog Find the stories you want in our online catalog. Installed in May 2012, it offers an experience similar to Amazon.com.

A salute to Jo Budler

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THE LIBRARY IS A GARDENING TOOL

YOU'RE GONNA DIG US

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FRIENDS & FOUNDATION

Welcome new BOARD MEMBERS

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DROP EVERYTHING AND READ

FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY

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2012 Annual Report

ometimes before you go forward, you must take a look back. 2013 will bring faster Wi-Fi inside the building and take more librarians out of the building. Reflecting on how we’ve arrived at this place, we keep circling back to you. We plan for the future with our customers’ needs in mind and promise to continue to listen as your needs change.

LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR

Features of the new catalog include a list of forthcoming books and search help for those times when you just can’t recall the exact title. You can also subscribe to text message reminders even before your books are due!

Ebooks for Libraries Petition Some readers have voiced frustration when the stories they want are not available in ebook format – the result of publishers reluctantly selling or refusing to sell ebooks to libraries. Your library launched an Ebooks for Libraries petition, raising 10,000 signatures in 90 days. continued on page 3 see HANDS DOWN

2012 STATS & FACTS

GIVE YOUR LIBRARY A HAND

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FAMILY FRIENDLY PROGRAMS AUTHOR TALKS FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

YOUR LIBRARY SCHEDULE

April–May schedule starts on page 10

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anch @ tscpl.org read more on the digital br sUMMERFEST IS coming!

Summer at the library offers reading rewards that you and your kids will dig.

8 New cookbooks If you're like me, you scour over the upcoming books section listed with online booksellers for the purpose of finding new cookbooks to obsess over!

Below are my 8 favorite cookbooks that are new or new to the library.

1. Modern Sauces by Martha Holmberg 2. The Food52 Cookbook, Volume 2: Seasonal Recipes from Our Kitchens to Yours by Amanda Hesser 3. Real Snacks: Make Your Favorite Childhood Treats Without All the Junk

by Lara Ferroni 4. Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry by Liana Krisoff 5. Put 'em Up!: A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook, from Drying and Freezing to Canning and Pickling by Sherri Brooks Vinton 6. The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb Perelman 7. Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza by Ken Forkish 8. Keys to the Kitchen: The Essential Reference for Becoming a More Accomplished, Adventurous Cook by Aida Mollenkamp My current obsession is canning. I was excited to see many of these types of books on order. What are you looking forward to flipping through (and maybe actually cooking!)? Come in and tell us.

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by John Barylick is a complete and cert. con account of America’s deadliest rock –Julie Nelson Faster Wi-fi coming soon Good news for a growing number of customers working, studying, playing and reading on their laptops, tablets, erea ders and smartphones at the library! Our wireless Internet service will be fast er. WiFi upgrades were approved last yea r.

Technicians, working with library staf f, are setting up Wi-Fi access points so everywhere gets covered. The main library building is 168,000 square feet .

That's a lot of space to cover. The pro ject isn't expected to be complete until late summer/early fall.

–David Lee King

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Reading during summer ensures that your child heads back to school maintaining or improving reading skills. The program has been set with vacation, ball games, swim lessons and lazy days in mind. We retu rn to a paper reading tracker for those who like to keep their progress front and center, so reserve a good fridge magnet now. Look for the tracker in the June/July edition of Library News. If you prefer digital, we’ve got you covered too. Online registration beg ins April 1 at summerfest.tscpl.org. This year for the first time, you will not need a library card to join the online reading program. Crac k open that first book for summer on May 22 and begin recording your hours or books read.

We’ve got a reading program for the youngest to oldest in your family. êAsk about our Bee a Reader program , which awards prizes specifically for infants, 0–18 months. After all, learning starts by being read to. êFree books, provided by the Friends of the Library, to kids who read at least 12 hours. êTeens also receive free books afte r 12 hours. The teen who reads the most receives a Best Buy gift card. êAdults read 8 books to be part of weekly prize drawings. êGet through 8 books (for adults) and 12 hours (for kids and teens) to be ente red to win ereaders and other cool grand priz es.

Our reading program dovetails with Topeka Public School’s “I Read 20” reading prog ram, which during the school year encoura ges students to read 20 minutes a day. Our time tracker is set to 20-minute reading inte rvals too. There’s no excuse for not reading to 12 hours and earning a book to kee p .

– LeAnne Petrie

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Shawnee County Parks and Recreation, you’ll soon be using brand new library computers and printers in the community centers.

HANDS DOWN continued from page 1

With readers speaking up and signing on from around the globe, we sent a message to publishers that readers want books in all formats from their libraries.

Good News Financially We are working to future-proof your public library so that the community can enjoy a world-class library experience for generations to come. We refinanced our bonds on the library in 2012. With the savings on the debt, $995,000 may be re-allocated to services, collections and programs and grow the library by reaching out to parts of the community that are currently underserved. We pay off the “mortgage” in 2019. It changes our future by providing resources we haven't had in the lean years of the recession and allowing the library to move forward with its strategic plan for future growth and new services.

Kids Library The transformation to the Kids Library has made it a true destination for children and families. You’ve already been enjoying a new bronze bench dedicated to the READ dog program, but look for more moving in soon. Studio Displays, of Pineville N.C., has been awarded the bid to complete 3-D “learnscapes.” Installations, like a school bus full of books or lighthouse-shaped reading nook, will delight kids of all ages and facilitate reading and learning.

Expanding our Reach Bookmobiles are a great option for busy families and working professionals. Based on a customer survey, we revamped our Bookmobile schedule in 2012, offering 10 more hours of service each week and extra time at busier stops. Anything you can check out at the main library can be delivered to a Bookmobile stop near you. You may have also seen us at community fairs, festivals and parades. And thanks to a partnership with

Our ability to quickly respond to our community’s needs is possible thanks to support from The Library Foundation and the Friends of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Finally, a heartfelt thanks to all of our members – we hope you continue using us and inspiring us in 2013 and beyond. Please turn to pages 8 and 9 to read about how and why people used their library in 2012.

bringthefamily it's so easy being green

April 30

There's A World of Fun at El Día

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ith a roving Mariachi band and a Native American dance performance, April 30 is a great time to learn about new cultures and share yours at Día de los Ninos/Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). Folks from diverse backgrounds will come together to share their cultural traits and traditions.

@ the library

Sat | Apr 13 | 2–5 pm

This year we offer more opportunities during the day for families to celebrate culture, with events at 10am, 1:30pm and 6pm. At the evening program, nibble on some Middle Eastern hummus, enjoy a performance based in African-American culture, learn how to write Chinese characters and receive a free book (first come, first served). El Día times and locations on page 14.

adults! learn ways to go green, recycle your electronics, free plants, check out library books and DVDs kids! play games, make a craft, enjoy music and meet live animals see page 14 for more information

Día was founded in 1996 by author Pat Mora to link children to books, languages and culture. Día means “day” in Spanish and is a family literacy initiative celebrated every year. It’s an opportunity for communities across the country to practice “DIA = Diversity in Action.”

WEEK OF The YOUNG CHILD Timeless Tales with Boomer [2–5 years]

BLOCK Fest™ [8 months–8 years]

April 16 & 17

April 19 see page 14 for more information

Let your kiddo interact with others and build reading skills as we enjoy great stories, songs and fun, hands-on activities for preschoolers. Registration required. Call 580-4565.

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Enjoy a block buffet with Topeka Public Schools Parents as Teachers BLOCK Fest™. Experience block fun with your child while they increase their math and science knowledge.

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Discover the Wedding Neighborhood

Brides Must Have Magazines

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he first thing a bride must have, after the proposal, is inspiration for the perfect wedding. You will see the future “Mrs.” in the grocery store, browsing the magazine rack with covers showing beautiful brides smiling, enticing them to pick it up and take it home. The temptation is great, and it's now in the bride’s hand – OH NO! It costs how much $$?! She picks up another magazine, thinking they all can't be that expensive, because you need to pick out a dress, get ideas for flowers, and plan a bachelorette party – not to mention planning a budget.

Don’t let bride magazine subscriptions blow your budget. Leave that store and head to the library! Go directly to the Wedding Neighborhood located in the West Wing. Walk down the aisle past the Health, Lawn & Garden and Cooking Neighborhoods and you have arrived at your DIY wedding center.

Bridal magazines are full of wonderful pictures, helpful advice, and lots of ideas and details to make your wedding day a memory that you will cherish for the rest of your life. Ideas for dresses and accessories, hair and makeup, flowers and decorations, cakes and favors, photography, music, and even honeymoon plans can be found in these bridal magazines.

The current editions of Brides, Bridal Guide, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Modern Wedding Flowers magazines are available to read within the library. Since these are the current edition, we keep them available in the library so everyone has access to them. But when a newer copy arrives, the older magazines are available for you to checkout. Then there is seveneightfive IDO magazine that is FREE for you to keep. These are located in the Wedding Neighborhood, so please stop by and take one home!

Cindy Packard is the Wedding Neighborhood specialist at your library, and shares the latest news and recommendations on her blog tscpl. org/weddings. Schedule a tour of our Wedding Neighborhood. Email cpackard@tscpl.org or call 580-4555. You may also want to follow the library's Pinterest Weddings board for ideas and inspiration.

NEW books for

SPRING

Telling the Bees by Peggy Hesketh

Pick up one (or all) of these riveting novels hot off the press. Most of the stories involve a crime, but not all are murder mysteries. The Woman Upstairs is a story about an ordinary schoolteacher yearning for more in her life when a new student arrives delivering just that. Roger Hobbs and Dick Wolf are new authors who have received rave reviews for their debut novels.

The Intercept by Dick Wolf

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The Woman Upstairs

by Claire Messud

Dying Fall

by Elly Griffiths APRIL-MAY 2013

two visionary artists' SATIRICAL view of THE WORLD APRIL 5–MAY 19 at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

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onsumed, a delightful look at history, ecology, animals and people, opens April 5 at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery.

Have fun discussing dozens of very creative works of art that tell stories about the past, present and future. What impact does human consumption have on the Earth?

How will humans adapt to land and energy consumption?

Artists Justin Marable and Juniper Tangpuz mix things up: historic periods, ecosystems, and animals and machines that wouldn’t be together – even a unicorn! The artists have researched the many historic periods of Kansas, from the Western Inland Sea where mosasaurs swam to the open prairie where the buffalo roamed.

Their work combines details from those time periods, plus our own era of buildings, roads, agriculture and industry. For example, Marable has created a 6-foot mixed media work depicting a lone bison on suburban sprawl in Overland Park.

“Both of us internalize our surroundings and reflect it back out to the world through art. My highest hope is that the audience will do the same with the work and reflect on their part in this contemporary world of consumerism,” Marable said. “Consumerism is deeply ingrained in human culture and often times people, including myself, don’t slow down enough to really know their true impact on the earth and environment.”

Pronghorn | Justin Marable | 2012

Imagine if animals adapted in different ways, if a pterosaur had solar panels on its wings, if a bison were combined with an oil derrick or if mosasaurs still swam above our cornfields. This exhibit makes you imagine “what if.” Tangpuz’s well-engineered 3-D diorama captures the native vs. man-made feel of this exhibit in a quirky but thought-provoking way. This is the first time the two artists, who met at the University of Kansas, have shown together.

Derrick Bison Calf | Juniper Tangpuz | 2013

“I’m looking forward to having community members wander in and be surprised and possibly changed, even in the smallest way, in the course of their experience and interaction with the art,” Marable said.

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alice C. Sabatini gallery mar 11–apr 29

Marable initiated Re:Think Topeka! with his wife, Bailey. His work is inspired by the Pop artists of the 1960s, who made art inspired by everyday imagery. Marable portrays Kansas landscape and other subjects with photographic transfer, silkscreen and painting.

Tangpuz uses recycled corrugated plastic, found objects and twist ties to create large sculptures of flowers, animals and machines. Both artists collaborate on charming, whimsical pieces and get us thinking.

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Inspirations

Where do artists get their ideas? See the world differently and be inspired.

APR 30–aUG 11

Curate This!

Teens take over gallery! See the imaginative exhibit they created from art we own.

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See page 12 or visit tscpl.org/gallery for more information on current shows.

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se your library for all your growing needs. Hundreds of books, magazines and DVDs will help you create gardens that are the envy of your neighborhood. Located conveniently in one place, the Lawn and Garden Neighborhood offers gardening resources – from creating waterscapes to fertilizing. Find out what plants grow best in our area; start with The Complete Guide to Western Plains Gardening and Gardening in the Prairie Lands: Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota.

Joe & Jo Budler with Mary and Gov. Brownback

ansas' State Librarian Jo Budler has been named Library Journal's 2013 Librarian of the Year. She was presented the award during the American Library Associations Midwinter meeting in January.

Get those plants going before the weather warms up. Start with containers in your home, and move them out once the chance of a hard freeze passes, approximately April 19. Ideas abound in Container Garden Idea Book and The Container Gardener’s Bible. Get the kiddos involved with A Kid’s Guide to Container Gardening.

Recognized for her ongoing efforts in the ebook battles, as well as her leadership as chair of the Ebook Task Force of the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA), Budler worked to preserve the Kansas ebook collection that was facing increasing costs and less access from its ebook platform, OverDrive. To avoid a 700 percent increase in administrative costs, Budler fought for and won the right to transfer the state's collection to a new platform.

Lawn & Garden Librarian Kathy Jennings visited with hundreds of people at Topeka’s Lawn and Garden Show in February, but you don’t have to wait until next year to chat with her about the many ways the library can get your green thumb going. Make an appointment with Kathy. Email kjennings@tscpl.org or 580-4555.

Budler was appointed Kansas State Librarian in 2010 and oversees the on-site and online services for state and local goverment agencies, state legislators, local libraries and Kansas citizens and visitors. Congratulations!

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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

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VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers, watch for your invitation to the April 26 breakfast. Call Kari at 580-4490 for information.

Ask Lissa Staley for a consult at 580-4555 or estaley@tscpl.org TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

Kathy Helps Grow Your Garden

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2013 Friends of the Library

The Library Foundation 2013

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herryl Longhofer is leading the Friends of the Library Board of Directors in 2013. As president of the Friends organization, she oversees the operations of the Chandler Booktique, book sales and membership activities.

he Library Foundation has announced its officers for 2013. They include Jeanne Slusher, chair, Becky Holmquist, vice-chair / chair-elect, and Joel Oliver, treasurer.

Other officers elected are: Warren Taylor, vice-president; Tom Muth, secretary; Jerry Reed, treasurer; Linda Hayse, past-president.

Directors are: Adrian Allen, Lesley Brancaccio, Sherryl Longhofer Mary Ann Breitbach, Nancy Carpenter, Mary Feighny, Nancy Garfield, Don Henrikson, Doris Kinnett, John L. Petterson, Lisa Sandmeyer, Marci Tarrant and Jim Wilson.

Jeanne Slusher

Slusher works for Security Benefit Corportation as the 2nd vice president and director of audit.

She is active with the Topeka Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors. She's a CPA and holds several other professional certifications.

She's a Washburn grad and has extensive leaderhip volunteer service with various

community organizations.

Rich Hayse and Dr. Steve Tempero have been elected as Trustees, serving for a three-year term. Hayse is legal counsel with Morris Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. He practices in the areas of business organizations, real estate, professional firms, and public agencies. Tempero is retired from the Radiology and Nuclear Medicine group. He also volunteers as a docent in the Sabatini Gallery.

“I encourage friends to get involved with the library,” Longhofer said.

“I have volunteered for eight years in the Booktique and continue to be amazed with the wonderful donations we receive that can be recycled and sold to our customers for a minimal cost. The money the Friends are able to raise helps create a world-class library for our community.”

Longhofer is a long-time volunteer, serving as a board member, working in the Booktique and many of the organization’s committees. With 35-years in education, the library has been an integral part of her life. She has been a leader in the Auburn-Washburn NEA, KNEA, Topeka Area Retired School Personnel Association, Educational Credit Union Board, Auburn-Washburn Foundation Board, Kansas Alpha Delta Kappa State Board, International Honorary Educational Sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa and the Childcare Aware Designer Showhouse.

Returning to the board are Dr. Robert Parman, Glenda DuBoise, Steve Page, Marianna Nothern, Michelle Cuevas-Stubblefield, Julie Schloetzer, and Roger Underwood.

The Library Foundation’s purpose is to help secure resources that support the collections, programs, services, technology and facilities of the library. It pursues this purpose by seeking philanthropic support, providing conscientious stewardship of the assets in its care, encouraging appropriate community partnerships, and advocating on behalf of the library’s mission in our community.

On April 12

Drop Everything And Read

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n April 12, we want to remind and encourage you to make reading together on a daily basis a family priority. When you visit the library on April 12, look for a comfy chair, sit down and read. Or, you may enjoy a story in the Atrium when the librarians have time to D.E.A.R. a book out loud.

When you D.E.A.R. you honor award-winning author Beverly Cleary – whose books appear in over 20 countries in 14 languages – and her characters, including Henry Huggins, Ellen Tebbits, Otis Spofford, Beezus, Ramona Quimby, Ribsy, Socks and Ralph S. Mouse.

D.E.A.R. is not limited to children – we want ALL AGES to D.E.A.R.!

For more information, call 580-4565.

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annual report 2012

many handS MAKE YOUR LIBRARY A SUCCESS The library is your place. You inspire us to quickly respond to our community’s needs and to stay ahead of technological changes. We lift up the community, and library customers share their stories on this page, and on tscpl.org. They touch on the value experienced when they used their library cards in 2012.

15,025

people attended SummerFest programs Karl Fundenberger

31%

Digital downloads* increased

*ebooks, audiobooks, and music

3,600 library revenues*

SummerFest books were provided to children by Friends of the Library

Sources of financial support include  $15,640,570 in taxes  $812,553 in fees and reimbursements  $268,459 in contributions  $90,212 in grants and state aid  $46,391 in investment income

Total $16,858,185

library Expenditures*

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Salaries and Benefits: $10,696,462 Other operating expenses: $1,822,519 Debt Service: $1,781,227 Library Materials: $1,682,227 Equipment & Capital Improvements: $692,663 Programming & Events: $131,566

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The library understands technology and how our community uses it, says Karl Fundenberger, managing director of FWD, a web design and social media consulting firm. Karl likes the library’s Digital Branch, tscpl.org, and its Facebook and twitter profiles because he can stay up-to-date on library happenings. In 2012, Karl was the face of our Ebooks for Libraries campaign. More than 10,000 readers from around the world signed the petition at ebooksforlibraries.com. You can still sign your name! This effort prodded publishers who either reluctantly sell or refuse to sell ebooks to libraries. Still, the library added more than 8,000 ebooks and audiobooks to its collection.

*unaudited figures APRIL-MAY 2013

Visitors:

798,894

ShaMecha Simms & son Tatum

Check outs: People attending meetings at the library:

2,236,855

141,959

Visitors to the Bookmobile:

100,000+

Cardholders:

88,115

Children with library cards:

Program attendance:

81,151

23,000

Questions answered:

263,689

Maria D. Rodriguez knows the value of using the library. She and her husband checked out materials to help plan their wedding and honeymoon – and saved money doing so. The couple soon found the Bookmobile stop nearest to them. With expanded hours of Bookmobile service, it’s just sometimes more convenient for these working professionals to get their books and movies close to home. And, a visit to the library offers ample opportunity for “together” time, from exploring an art exhibit to attending a concert.

Unique visitors to the library's Digital Branch:

475,065 Maria D. Rodriguez

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With colorful murals, a solar system and new reading spots, the Kids Library is truly a destination for ShaMecha Simms and her son, 3-year-old Tatum, who spend quality mommy/son time here weekly. The Kids Library improvements continue thanks in part to a $75,000 gift from the Junior League of Topeka to The Library Foundation and $30,000 from the Friends of the Library.

It’s an environment that inspires and promotes exploration.

The transformed space helps children go from learning to read to reading to learn. But if you ask Tatum, it’s just a fun place to play.

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C ALENDAR OF EVENTS

APRIL APRIL 1 MONday Medicare Mondays Homework Center Double Dueling Pajama Storytime Cut, Copy and Paste

1:00 pm A 4:00 pm K 4:00 pm T 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm C

APRIL 2 TUESday Tot Time 9:30 am K E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Tue Topic: Update on Topeka 12:00 pm A Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C Homework Center 4:00 pm K 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K Tot Time 6:30 pm K APRIL 3 WEDNESday Word: Tables, Tabs Preschool Storytime Homework Center How to Start a Business Sing, Move & Learn Gerard Manley Hopkins

9:30 am C 10:00 am K 4:00 pm K 6:00 pm BU 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm AR

APRIL 4 THURSday Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Excel: Introduction 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Cook Once, Eat For 2 Weeks 11:00 am A Zoo Animals Live 3:45 pm K Homework Center 4:00 pm K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Freedom Express 7:00 pm A Growing Tomatoes 7:00 pm A

APRIL 5 FRIday Excel: Lists Edible Book Festival First Friday ArtWalk

9:30 am C 5:30 pm AR 5:30 pm AR

APRIL 6 SATURday Computer & Gadget Help 9:30 am C Math & Science 10:00 am K Gaming for Adults 2:00 pm A APRIL 7 SUNday Homework Center

2:00 pm K

APRIL 8 MONday Classics Made Modern Life 101: Looking Good Twiin Xgaming Homework Center Teen Writing Group Word: Tables, Tabs

1:30 pm B 3:30 pm T 3:30 pm K 4:00 pm K 7:00 pm T 7:00 pm C

APRIL 9 TUESday Tot Time 9:30 am K Word: Mail Merge 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Journaling 10:00 am A Tot Time 10:30 am K Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C Homework Center 4:00 pm K Tot Time 6:30 pm K Night of the Shooting Stars 6:30 pm M APRIL 10 WEDNESday Cut, Copy and Paste Preschool Storytime Pinterest for Beginners Homework Center Fences by August Wilson

9:30 am C 10:00 am K 1:00 pm C 4:00 pm K 7:00 pm B

APRIL 11 THURSday Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Taming Your Mouse Fun After School Homework Center Baby Bookworms Beginning Windows 7

9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm T 4:00 pm K 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm C

APRIL 12 FRIday Drop Everything and Read 9:00 am K Word: Graphics 9:30 am C Beginning Windows 7 1:00 pm C The Thomas Crown Affair 2:00 pm M Happy Birthday Superman 6:00 pm M APRIL 13 SATURday Sing, Dance and Read 10:00 am K Guys Read 2:00 pm K Give Green a Chance! Crafts 2:00 pm K Give Green a Chance! Fair 2:00 pm A Green Fair Teen Crafts 2:00 pm T APRIL 14 sunday Homework Center The Play’s The Thing

2:00 pm K 3:00 pm A

APRIL 15 monday Word: Introduction Homework Center Double Dueling Amazing Animals Crazy Extreme Science Excel: Introduction

1:00 pm C 4:00 pm K 4:00 pm T 4:30 pm K 6:00 pm K 7:00 pm C

APRIL 16 tuesday Tot Time 9:30 am K Editing Digital Photos 9:30 am C Timeless Tales with Boomer 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Internet Introduction 1:00 pm C Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C Homework Center 4:00 pm K 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K Tot Time 6:30 pm K Junk Drawer Jewelry 6:30 pm A APRIL 17 wednesday Timeless Tales with Boomer 10:00 am K Computer & Gadget Help 11:00 am C E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail 1:00 pm C Trendy U 3:30 pm K Homework Center 4:00 pm K APRIL 18 thursday Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Google It Homework Center Baby Bookworms Afr Amer Writers Word: Introduction Let's Make Beer APRIL 19 friday Block Fest Windows 8 for Beginners Musical Storytime Block Fest Facebook for Beginners Block Fest Trivia Night

9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 4:00 pm K 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm B 7:00 pm C 7:00 pm A 9:00 am K 9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 1:00 pm K 6:30 pm A

APRIL 20 saturday Stories & Art Pin It Crafts Trivia

10:00 am K 1:30 pm A 3:00 pm A

APRIL 21 sunday Homework Center Author George Feliu World, Art and You

2:00 pm K 2:00 pm B 2:00 pm AR

APRIL 22 monday Catalog & eResources Twiin Xgaming Nails with Bling Homework Center Teen Writing Group Excel: Lists

1:00 pm C 3:30 pm K 3:30 pm T 4:00 pm K 7:00 pm T 7:00 pm C

APRIL 23 tuesday Tot Time Preschool Storytime Tot Time Cancer Survivorship Cut, Copy and Paste Computer & Gadget Help Homework Center Tot Time Playing to Read Bean There Read That

9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 12:00 pm A 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm C 4:00 pm K 6:30 pm K 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm B

APRIL 24 wednesday Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Homework Center 4:00 pm K Open Mic Night 4:00 pm T Evening w/ James Naismith 7:00 pm A

APRIL 25 thursday Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Excel: Introduction Homework Center Baby Bookworms Combination Planting Internet Introduction

9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 4:00 pm K 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm A 7:00 pm C

APRIL 26 friday PowerPoint Spring Craft Fling Excel: Lists Little Red Hen Makes Pizza

9:30 am C 12:00 pm K 1:00 pm C 2:00 pm K

APRIL 27 saturday Sing, Dance and Read 10:00 am K Friends Book Swap Bazaar 1:00 pm A APRIL 28 sunday Homework Center So Many Books

2:00 pm K 3:00 pm B

APRIL 29 monday Pinterest for Beginners Homework Center Word: Mail Merge

1:00 pm C 4:00 pm K 7:00 pm C

APRIL 30 tuesday Tot Time Windows 8 for Beginners El Dia de los Niños Preschool Storytime Tot Time El Dia de los Niños Computer & Gadget Help Homework Center El Dia de los Niños Tot Time

9:30 am K 9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:30 pm K 3:30 pm C 4:00 pm K 6:00 pm K 6:30 pm K

A=ADULTs AR=art B=BOOKS BU=BUSINESS C=computer K=KIDS [birth-11 years] M=MOVIES MU=MUSIC T=Teens [12-18 years] Freedom Express

ADULT Medicare Mondays at the Library

Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) counseling program as they help you navigate through the complex web that is Medicare.

Repeated on the first Monday of each month.

■ Menninger Room 206

Mon Apr 1 Mon May 6

1:00 pm–3:00 pm 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Update on Topeka

Jim Colson, Topeka City Manager, speaks about the latest issues for Topeka. Lunch is optional and starts at 11:30 am. RSVP for lunch ($8.25) at 235-8452 by April 1. Sponsored by League of Women Voters of Topeka-Shawnee County.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue

Apr 2

12:00–1:00 pm

Cook 1 X, Eat for 2 Weeks+

Learn the basics of preparing these meals and the tools you'll need to make healthy meals for your families. Find out how to prepare several meals in one day for a month of meals to be eaten later.

■ Menninger Room 206

Thu Apr 4

11:00 am–12:00 pm

Growing Tomatoes

The Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners talk about selecting the best tomato varieties for backyard gardens or containers and tips on getting tomato plants off to a good start.

■ Anton Room 202

Thu Apr 4

Give Green a Chance! Green Fair

Learn about the National Park Service's dilemma as it attempts to identify sites that were used to help runaway slaves gain freedom on the Underground Railroad. Find out how sites are designated and how you can retrace the path towards freedom. Presented

by National Park Service Ranger Nicholas Murray, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Thu Apr 4

More than 30 community organizations share their information with hands-on activities on how to help save the environment. Activities include crafts, music, games and live animals. Fun for the kids and lots of cool stuff for adults too.

■ Marvin Auditorium, Rotunda, Outside

Sat

Enjoy a delightful afternoon at this reader's theater, a marvelous exercise in mood and vocal technique. Performed by Warren Taylor and friends who will amuse and inspire you without benefit of many props.

If you love games and you need a new challenge, join us on the first Saturday of each month as we play unusual board games. Bring your own or play ours. This month, play staff favorites on the Wii and Xbox 360.

Sat

Apr 6

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Sat

May 4

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sun Apr 14

Get inspired to dig through those drawers and start putting pieces together to create fun trendy jewelry.

Supplies provided for this session where we'll make jewelry using zippers. Room for 24. Registration required. Call 580-4540.

2:00–5:00 pm

Journaling with Words and Images

Explore personal writing and illustrated journals through writing exercises and appreciating others’ examples. Discover further techniques using open discussion. New writing prompts and image ideas online at tscpl.org/tag/journaling.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Tue

Tue

May 14

10:00–11:30 am

Music & Melodies, Poetry & Lyrics

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Thu Apr 18

7:00–8:00 pm

TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

6:30–7:30 pm

Enter as a team of 5-8 friends, coworkers or family members working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories. Prizes will be awarded to the top trivia teams! Doors open at 6 pm. The Millennium Café will be open 'til 6:45 pm. Registration required, begins March 1. Call 580-4540.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Fri

7:00–8:30 pm

6:30–9:00 pm

Pin It Crafts

Let's share ideas about crafts found on Pinterest.

This session is about what you can do with magazines! Find a craft using old magazines on Pinterest; bring your supplies to make it and show the group.

■ Lingo Story Room

Sat

Apr 20

1:30–3:30 pm

Trivia @ your library®

Enter as a team of 5-8 friends, coworkers or family members working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories. Prizes will be awarded to the top trivia teams! Doors open at 2:30 pm. The Millennium Café will be open. Registration required, begins March 1. Call 580-4540.

Sat

Apr 20

3:00–5:30 pm

Cancer Survivors Education Series

Survivors, caregivers, family and friends are invited to learn about cancer survivorship issues in this series sponsored by local hospitals. Speaker: Crystal Cotton, American Cancer Society, on self-image issues ■ Hughes Room 205

Tue

10

Apr 19

■ Marvin Auditorium

Combine cooking and crafting to express your individuality and create your own special beers at home. A homebrewer discusses the equipment used, shares basic recipes and highlights some local resources for brewing. Sorry, no samples.

Doodling, Zentangles, & Writing Outside the Lines 10:00–11:30 am

Apr 16

Let's Make Beer

■ Menninger Room 206

Apr 9

3:00–5:00 pm

Junk Drawer Jewelry

2:00–5:00 pm

Tue

2:00–5:00 pm

The Play’s The Thing

7:00–8:00 pm

Gaming for Adults [18 and older]

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Apr 13

Trivia Night @ your library®

Apr 23

12:00–1:00 pm

APRIL-MAY 2013

C ALENDAR OF EVENTS

MAY may 1 wednesday Sneak, Peek & Read Taming Your Mouse Preschool Storytime Sneak, Peek & Read Word: Graphics Homework Center How to Start a Business Sneak, Peek & Read Sing, Move & Learn

9:30 am K 9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 4:00 pm K 6:00 pm BU 6:30 pm K 6:30 pm K

may 2 thursday Baby Bookworms Beginning Windows 7 Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Healthy Everyday Choices Zoo Animals Live Homework Center Baby Bookworms Wind Cave National Park Facebook for Beginners

9:30 am K 9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 11:00 am A 3:45 pm K 4:00 pm K 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm A 7:00 pm C

may 3 friday Word: Introduction First Friday ArtWalk The Avengers

9:30 am C 5:30 pm AR 6:00 pm M

may 4 saturday Computer & Gadget Help Math & Science Free Comic Book Day Kansas Archaeology Gaming for Adults may 5 sunday Homework Center R.E.A.D. Dogs Author Cathy Ramirez

9:30 am C 10:00 am K 2:00 pm T 2:00 pm A 2:00 pm A 2:00 pm K 2:00 pm K 2:00 pm B

may 6 monday Medicare Mondays Homework Center Double Dueling Pajama Storytime PowerPoint

1:00 pm A 4:00 pm K 4:00 pm T 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm C

may 7 tuesday Internet Introduction Preschool Storytime Tue Topic: Dwntwn Redev.

Computer & Gadget Help Homework Center 4-H in the Library Terribly Happy

9:30 am C 10:00 am K 12:00 pm A 3:30 pm C 4:00 pm K 4:00 pm K 6:30 pm M

may 8 wednesday Sneak, Peek & Read E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail Preschool Storytime Sneak, Peek & Read Excel: Introduction Supper Surprise Homework Center Sneak, Peek & Read

9:30 am K 9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm T 4:00 pm K 6:30 pm K

may 9 thursday Baby Bookworms Beginning Genealogy Google It Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Fun After School Homework Center Baby Bookworms

9:30 am K 9:30 am K 9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 3:30 pm T 4:00 pm K 5:30 pm K

may 10 friday Catalog & eResources Excel: Lists Swing Time

9:30 am C 1:00 pm C 2:00 pm M

may 11 saturday World, Art & You Sing, Dance and Read Pin It Crafts Guys Read

9:00 am AR 10:00 am K 1:30 pm A 2:00 pm K

may 12 sunday Learn to Drop Spindle R.E.A.D. Dogs Homework Center

1:00 pm A 2:00 pm K 2:00 pm K

may 13 monday Farmers Market Cut, Copy and Paste Classics Made Modern Twiin Xgaming Life 101- Stay Safe Homework Center Teen Writing Group Windows 8 for Beginners

8:00 am A 1:00 pm C 1:30 pm B 3:30 pm K 3:30 pm T 4:00 pm K 7:00 pm T 7:00 pm C

may 14 tuesday Facebook for Beginners Preschool Storytime Journaling Editing Digital Photos Computer & Gadget Help Homework Center

9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:00 am A 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm C 4:00 pm K

may 15 wednesday Sneak, Peek & Read Preschool Storytime Sneak, Peek & Read Computer & Gadget Help Word: Tables, Tabs Gross Stuff Homework Center Sneak, Peek & Read Pinterest for Beginners

9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 11:00 am C 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm K 4:00 pm K 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm C

may 16 thursday Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Word: Introduction 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Word: Mail Merge 1:00 pm C Homework Center 4:00 pm K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Afr Amer Writers 7:00 pm B Drip Irrigation 7:00 pm A Let's Make Beer: Equipment 7:00 pm A may 17 friday Word: Graphics Musical Storytime PowerPoint

9:30 am C 10:00 am K 1:00 pm C

may 18 saturday Star Trek Geeky Fun Stories & Art Star Trek Trivia Star Trek Geek Theater Star Trek

10:00 am K 10:00 am K 11:00 am A 1:15 pm A 3:00 pm M

may 19 sunday Homework Center R.E.A.D. Dogs

2:00 pm K 2:00 pm K

may 20 monday Farmers Market Homework Center Double Dueling Amazing Animals Word: Introduction

8:00 am A 4:00 pm K 4:00 pm T 4:30 pm K 7:00 pm C

may 21 tuesday Excel: Introduction Preschool Storytime Computer & Gadget Help Homework Center

9:30 am C 10:00 am K 3:30 pm C 4:00 pm K

may 22 wednesday Sneak, Peek & Read Excel: Lists Preschool Storytime Sneak, Peek & Read Homework Center Sneak, Peek & Read

9:30 am K 9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 4:00 pm K 6:30 pm K

may 23 thursday Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Windows 8 for Beginners Homework Center Baby Bookworms Nature Walk Topeka Genealogical Editing Digital Photos

9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 4:00 pm K 5:30 pm K 6:00 pm A 7:00 pm A 7:00 pm C

may 29 wednesday Preschool Storytime Homework Center Open Mic Night

may 30 thursday Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Homework Center 4:00 pm K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Attract Birds and Butterflies 7:00 pm A may 31 friday Bug Art Sneak Peek

10:00 am K

may 26 sunday Homework Center R.E.A.D. Dogs So Many Books

2:00 pm K 2:00 pm K 3:00 pm B

7:00 pm AR

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RENEWAL HOTLINE 580-4424

may 24 friday No Library Events may 25 saturday Sing, Dance and Read

10:00 am K 4:00 pm K 4:00 pm T

may 27 monday Memorial Day | Library Closed may 28 tuesday Preschool Storytime Cancer Survivorship Computer & Gadget Help Homework Center Playing to Read Bean There Read That

10:00 am K 12:00 pm A 3:30 pm C 4:00 pm K 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm B

A=ADULTs AR=art B=BOOKS BU=BUSINESS C=computer K=KIDS [birth-11 years] M=MOVIES MU=MUSIC T=Teens [12-18 years]

An Evening with James Naismith

Bill Worley brings James Naismith to life in a oneman play with stories about his life and experiences.

Worley, a history instructor at Metropolitan Community College-Blue River, has been portraying Naismith for the last six years.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Wed Apr 24

7:00–8:30 pm

Combination Planting

Receive some hints for selecting plants to put together to make an attractive and effective container or flower bed. Learn things like color, height, spreading techniques, deadheading, water and fertilizer from the Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners.

■ Anton Room 202

Thu Apr 25

7:00–8:00 pm

Friends Book Swap Bazaar

Bring as many books as you want and swap for 10 new-to-you titles. Must be a Friend to swap books.

Join at the door. Hands-on activity for the family.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sat

Apr 27

1:00–3:00 pm

Healthy Everyday Choices

Food choices affect health, and good health can lead to savings on medical expenses. Learn how to use your food and food-related purchases to reinforce what you value.

■ Menninger Room 206

Thu May 2

Wind Cave National Park

Beginning Genealogy

One of America's oldest natural treasures, this park holds some rare animals, rock formations and stories. We explore these unique qualities and how it all ties into a Kansas National Park. Presented by National Park Service Ranger Clayton Calder, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Thu May 2

Get started in genealogy and learn how to use the print and online resources our library offers.

Receive a pedigree chart and other helpful forms for keeping records as you research your family tree.

Registration required. Limit 10. Call 580-4510.

■ Anton Room 202

Thu May 9

7:00–8:00 pm

Pin It Crafts

Discover Kansas Archaeology

Explore artifacts and watch a live flintknapping demonstration. At 2:30, listen as an archaeologist talks about last summer's field school at Fool Chief's Village, a site where Kansa tribe members lived in the 1800s. Cosponsors: Kansas Historical Society, Professional Archaeologists of Kansas, Kansas Anthropological Association & Washburn University.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Sat May 4

Vince Frye, president of Downtown Topeka, Inc., speaks about the latest updates on downtown redevelopment. Lunch is optional and starts at 11:30 am. RSVP for lunch ($8.25) at 235-8452 by May 1. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Topeka-Shawnee County.

Tue

May 7

Thu May 16

7:00–8:30 pm

Drip Irrigation

■ Lingo Story Room

■ Anton Room 202

May 11

1:30–3:30 pm

Thu May 16

7:00–8:00 pm

Learn to Drop Spindle

Star Trek Trivia @ your library®

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Sun May 12

2:00–4:00 pm

Libraries: The Final Frontier. Maybe not. But if you think you know all about Starfleet from Shatner to Pine, then join us for Star Trek trivia. Space is limited to eight teams of up to eight people; play will consist of five rounds of five questions each.

Registration required, call 580-4555.

Sat

May 18

11:00 am–12:00 pm

Monday Farmers Market

This outdoor market features vendors offering fresh, locally grown, high-quality produce, fresh cut flowers, bedding plants and farm fresh eggs. Kids can try a different craft each week. At the second market of each month, attend a food or garden program at 10am. Closed Memorial Day and Labor Day.

12:00–1:00 pm

11:00 am–12:00 pm

■ Parking Lot, 10th and Washburn

Mon May 13–Oct 7 TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Providing adequate amounts of water to flowers, vegetable gardens, trees and shrubs can be a challenging especially during drought conditions.

The Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners share ideas on using drip irrigation to help your plants beat the heat and dry conditions of summer.

Learn the art and craft of spinning alpaca fiber.

Use a wooden drop spindle, an ancient simple hand-held tool, to turn fiber into yarn. All necessary supplies provided. Watch spinning wheel demonstrations from the Topeka spinners group.

Registration required. Call 580-4540.

2:00–3:30 pm

Combine cooking and crafting to express your individuality and create your own special beers at home. A home-brewer discusses how to make your own equipment at home.

Let's share ideas about crafts found on Pinterest.

This session is about what you can do with picture frames! Find a craft using picture frames or making picture frames. Bring your supplies to make it and show the group.

Sat

Downtown Redevelopment

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

9:30 am–12:00 pm

Let's Make Beer: Equipment

8:00 am–11:30 am

APRIL

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

Library Closed

11

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

MAY

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

6 13 5 6 7 20 12 13 14 27 19 20 21 26 27 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

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APRIL-MAY 2013

Star Trek Geek Theater [all ages]

One of the hallmarks of Star Trek fandom is being able to poke a little fun at the franchise. Join us as we perform a sampling of Shakespeare Klingonstyle and spoof one of the most famous and infamous episodes from the original series: Spock’s Brain (season 3, episode 1).

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Sat

May 18

1:15–2:30 pm

Nature Walk

Take a one-hour nature walk and learn about birds, flowers, trees and insects from members of the Topeka Audubon Society and the Kansas Native Plant Society. Registration required. Limit 30.

■ Call 580-4540 for location

Thu May 23

6:00–7:00 pm

Topeka Genealogical Society

Learn about The History of Hoyland Farm. Joy Lominska shares her research experiences and the rich family stories that she's uncovered while researching this Jefferson County farm.

■ Lingo Story Room

Thu May 23

7:00–8:45 pm

Cancer Survivors Education Series

Survivors, caregivers, family and friends are invited to learn about cancer survivorship issues in this series sponsored by local hospitals. Speaker: Jennifer Taylor, American Cancer Society ■ Hughes Room 205

Tue

May 28

12:00–1:00 pm

Gardens to Attract Birds & Butterflies Flower and herb gardens can be used to attract a variety of different birds and butterflies to your home environment. The Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners discuss planning and maintenance of these gardens.

■ Anton Room 202

Thu May 30

7:00–8:00 pm

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ART

Dream Rocket Project: My Favorite Story View a patchwork quilt-like display of Topeka elementary students' art projects as part of this initiative to educate students and bring art to public spaces.

■ Kids Library (on the windows)

April 1–30

Gerard Manley Hopkins, Victorian Poet Washburn Professor Emeritus Edward Navone introduces you to a remarkable 19th century poet.

Hopkins was converted by Cardinal John Henry Newman, became a Jesuit priest and educator, and wrote poetry inspired by God's works. Hopkins' poetic rhythm is repeated in his drawings of nature, and both are expressions of devotion.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Wed Apr 3

7th Annual Edible Book Festival

■ Marvin Auditorium

Fri

Apr 5

Classic Made Modern eBook Discussion

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy(1878) creates an epic tale of sex, duty, marriage and moral regeneration in this realistic novel of unhappy families set in imperial Russia. Critics describe it as flawless, the greatest novel ever written. Read the free ebook and discuss at tscpl.org/tag/classics.

5:30–8:30 pm

First Friday ArtWalk

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Your chance to meet our featured artists, Justin Marable and Juniper Tangpuz. See the new exhibit, enjoy some treats, and participate in the city-wide celebration of the arts.

■ Sabatini Gallery

Fri

Apr 5

Mon Apr 8

The novel by August Wilson talks about the fences of racism and home runs in the game of baseball.

Discussion facilitated by Sara Tucker. Funding and materials provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and Kansas Humanities Council. Borrow a book and sign up through the Topeka Room, call 580-4510 or come in.

5:30–8:30 pm

Join this mixed media montage workshop for teens and adults. Create art using photocopy transfers and simple screen printing techniques mixed with colored pencil and acrylic paint. Registration required. Call 580-4515.

Sun Apr 21

■ Anton Room 202

Wed Apr 10

Join facilitator Vince Omni for a discussion of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. Bring your own copy of the book. (for adults 18+)

Regional high school students have collaborated on curating an exhibit of artworks from the gallery collection. Participants worked with staff put this exhibit together from the ground up.

■ Hughes Room 205

Thu Apr 18

Apr 30–Aug 11

Triumph and Tragedy is the final installment of the Guardians of Havenshire series where each character’s journey comes to an end whether in triumph or tragedy. The program focuses on the process of writing a series. Books available for sale and signing after the talk.

First Friday ArtWalk

Experience the Consumed exhibit for a second time, and see things you missed the first time through.

Mix and mingle with other art lovers at this citywide celebration of the arts.

May 3

■ Topeka Room 204

Sun Apr 21

5:30–8:30 pm

Join this book group for folks in their 20s and 30s.

Relive book discussions from your English classes, but with books you want to and honestly will read this time – plus food and drink (alcoholic or otherwise). April is The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, and May is Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan. Provide your own copy or pick one up at the Reference Desk, first come, first-served. Anyone who wants to hang out with young intellectuals and talk lit is welcome.

Artist Juniper Tangpuz demonstrate techniques that he uses in creating sculptures and provide a handson experience for participants to build a sculpture from found objects. For ages 10-adult. Registration required. Call 580-4515.

Sat

May 11

9:00 am–12:00 pm

Unearthed: Arranging Nature [all ages]

Unearthed artist Jennifer Angus pins bodies of dead exotic insects to walls in unique patterns, like Victorian wallpaper. This annual art exhibit for children officially opens June 7 and is supported by the Sabatini Family Endowment. Meet the artist and get a sneak peek at the new exhibit in progress.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB

Fri

May 31

■ PT's Coffee Roasting Co. Cafe, 17th and Washburn

Tue Tue

Apr 23 May 28

7:00–8:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

So Many Books

Discuss Shanghai Girls by Lisa See. Forced to leave Shanghai when they are sold to California suitors, sisters struggle to adapt to 1930s L. A. while still bound to old customs, as they face discrimination and confront a life-altering secret. Books provided, registration required. Call 580-4540.

7:00–8:30 pm

7:00–8:30 pm

Consumed: Justin Marable and Juniper Tangpuz

■ Menninger Room 206

Sun Apr 28

3:00-4:30 pm

Kansas Author Cathy Ramirez

Two Kansas artists combine landscapes and animals from prehistory, history and the future. Their works of modern art explore land use, change and how animals and people respond to change.

Where’s the Ghost? The Trials and Tribulations of Ghost Hunting tells the beginning of Cathy’s journey into the world of paranormal research and ghost tours.

Books available for sale and signing after the talk.

■ Sabatini Gallery

Apr 5–May 19

■ Topeka Room 204

Sun May 5

facebook.com/TopekaLibrary TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

2:00–3:00 pm

Bean There, Read That

World, Art & You with Juniper Tangpuz

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

7:00–8:30 pm

Kansas Author George Ismael Feliu, Jr.

■ Sabatini Gallery, in the front gallery

Fri

7:00–8:45 pm

African-American Writers Book Discussion

2:00–4:00 pm

Curate This! [all ages]

■ Sabatini Gallery

1:30–3:00 pm

Fences

World, Art & You with Justin Marable

■ Lingo Story Room

Classic Made Modern eBook Discussion

BOOKS

Create an edible masterpiece based on the content or shape of a book, from puns to literal interpretations. To enter the Edible Book Festival, call 580-4515 by 5pm on April 4. Bring entries to the library between 3–5:25pm on April 5.

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie (1920) presents the debut of the brilliant Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. Who poisoned the wealthy Emily Inglethorpe in her locked bedroom? Suspects, clues and red herrings abound. Read the free ebook and discuss at tscpl.org/tag/classics.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Mon May 13

1:30–3:00 pm

African-American Writers Book Discussion

Join facilitator Vince Omni for a discussion of HalfBlood Blues by Esi Edugyan. Bring your own copy of the book. (for adults 18+) ■ Hughes Room 205

Thu May 16

7:00–8:30 pm

So Many Books

Discuss One Day by David Nicholls. Over twenty years, snapshots of an unlikely relationship are revealed on the same day, July 15, of each year.

On that day Dex and Em face squabbles and fights, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and tears.

Books provided, registration required. Call 580-4540 ■ Menninger Room 206

Sun

May 26

3:00–4:30 pm

business How to Start a Business

Find out how to get started in your own business.

Learn about the legal structure of your business, how to write a business plan, what you need to know about financing and how to get it, and other strategies for starting out on your own. Presented

by Washburn Small Business Development Center.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Wed Apr 3

■ Menninger Room 206

Wed May 1

6:00–8:00 pm 6:00–8:00 pm

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farmers market

starts May 13

Fresh, local, seasonal produce at your library At 10am the 2nd market of each month, experts present informational food & garden programs.

2:00–3:00 pm

APRIL-MAY 2013

COMPUTER CLASSES To register, call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.

All classroom computers have Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007.

■ All classes in the Computer Training Center.

Beginning Classes

Designed for the new computer user and presented at a relaxed pace. Try taking the classes in the order listed for a good, basic understanding.

Taming Your Mouse

Learn the proper way to hold and move the mouse.

Learn about check boxes, radio buttons, scroll bars and more. If you can’t make one of these sessions, take a look at our Computer & Gadget Help sessions.

Thu Apr 11 Wed May 1

1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Beginning Windows 7 Introduction Learn about the keyboard, desktop, icons, start button, task bar, calculator and WordPad. Thu Apr 11 Fri Apr 12 Thu May 2

7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Windows 8 for Beginners NEW!

If you bought a new computer after October 2012, you probably have Windows 8. Learn about tiles, desktop, icons, and other new features in Windows.

Fri Tue Mon Thu

Apr 19 Apr 30 May 13 May 23

9:30–11:00 am 9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm

Word: Introduction to Word Processing Learn how to get started with Word. The basics in this class also prepare you for knowing how to type emails or type on the Internet.

Mon Thu Fri Thu Mon

Apr 15 Apr 18 May 3 May 16 May 20

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm

Internet Introduction

Learn basic internet functions and visit some interesting sites.

Tue Apr 16 Thu Apr 25 Tue May 7

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

E-mail With Yahoo! Mail

Learn to address, compose, reply to and forward messages.

Tue Apr 2 Wed Apr 17 Wed May 8

9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Beyond The Basics

PowerPoint

Take the following classes whenever you feel ready for more challenging projects. These classes are presented at a faster pace than the beginning classes. To register, call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.

Create dynamic presentations. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations.

Fri Apr 26 Mon May 6 Fri May 17

9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm

Word: Tables, Tabs & Columns

Google It

Google does more than find web pages. Search for pictures, videos, maps and shopping on the Internet.

See your home with Google Maps. Use Google Docs for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.

In this practical class, learn to set tabs, construct tables & use columns. Learn to create lists that can be used in our Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels class.

Catalog & eResources @ your library©

Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets

Mon Apr 22 Fri May 10

Thu Mon Thu Wed Tue

Thu Apr 18 Thu May 9

Wed Apr 3 Mon Apr 8 Wed May 15

1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm

Learn to use the library’s online catalog, check your account, and find some amazing free electronic resources like Consumer Reports that anyone with a library card can use wherever you have the Internet.

Learn about cells, columns, rows, AutoSum, simple functions or formulas and page setup features.

Facebook for Beginners

Excel: Lists

1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Sign up for a Facebook account and learn the basics of this popular social networking site. Be sure to bring your email address and password. If you already have an account, please bring your Facebook password. Registration required. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.

Fri Apr 19 Thu May 2 Tue May 14

Fri Mon Fri Fri Wed

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Thu Apr 9 Mon Apr 29 Thu May 16

1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

Questions about your laptop, tablet, ereader, digital camera or cell phone? Want time to practice new computer skills or learn to use the library catalog while instructors are available to assist? This is also a good time to learn more advanced computer techniques, learn to use a scanner, or work on job applications and resumes. Come and go anytime during the session. Registration not required, but if you have an advanced computer question or a special gadget, please call or email before the session so that we can be prepared. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.

7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm

Word: Graphics

Join us for this fun class to learn how to draw shapes, use clip art, WordArt, and text boxes. We’ll create a seasonal letterhead in class. Bring your USB flash drive so you can take your holiday graphics home.

Tue Sat Tue Tue Wed Tue Tue Sat Tue Tue Wed Tue Tue

9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Editing Digital Photos

Learn to crop, rotate, resize, reduce red eye, play with color and use special effects on your digital photos using Google’s Picasa, free online software you can download to your computer.

Tue Apr 16 Tue May 14 Thu May 23

9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm

Computer & Gadget Help

Using Microsoft Word, learn to select text, cut, copy and paste. Did you know that there are least six ways to cut or copy text and pictures? Everyone learns something new in this class.

Fri Apr 12 Wed May 1 Fri May 17

9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Create mailing labels, envelopes, personalized form letters and directories by combining a data table created in Microsoft Word or Excel.

Cut, Copy & Paste

Apr 1 Apr 10 Apr 23 May 13

Apr 5 Apr 22 Apr 26 May 10 May 22

Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels

Come learn about Pinterest, an online visual pin board. Open an account, create boards and pin projects or images. Learn to install the ‘Pin It’ button, how to follow other pinners, and good pintiquette.

Bring your email address and password. Registration required. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.

Mon Wed Tue Mon

9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Familiarity with basic Excel is required for this class. Ever need to create a list? Learn to create field names, sort lists and link worksheets. Learn to create lists than can be used in our Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels class.

Pinterest for Beginners

Wed Apr 10 Mon Apr 29 Thu May 16

Apr 4 Apr 15 Apr 25 May 8 May 21

9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

Apr 2 Apr 6 Apr 9 Apr 16 Apr 17 Apr 23 Apr 30 May 4 May 7 May 14 May 15 May 21 May 28

3:30–5:00 pm 9:30–11:00 am 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 11:00 am-12:30 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 9:30–11:00 am 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 11:00 am-12:30 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm

KIDS Pajama Storytime [3–5 years]

Wear your pajamas to the library! Bring along a fuzzy friend and your blanket. Stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Registration required.

Call 580-4565.

■ Lingo Story Room

Mon Apr 1 Mon May 6

6:30–7:00 pm 6:30–7:00 pm

Preschool Storytime [3–5 years]

Stories, songs, and fingerplays that encourage a love of reading and develop early literacy skills.

For Storytime April 16 and 17, see event listing for Timeless Tales with Boomer.

■ Story Zone

Tue Wed Thu Wed Thu Tue

Apr 2, 9, 23, 30 10:00–10:30 am Apr 3, 10, 24 10:00–10:30 am Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00–10:30 am May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00–10:30 am May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00–10:30 am May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00–10:30 am

4-H in the Library [6–11 years]

Have fun creating a variety of crafts and projects with Shawnee County 4-H as they bring youth and adults together to learn everyday skills.

■ Story Zone

Tue Tue

Apr 2, 16 May 7

4:00–5:00 pm 4:00–5:00 pm

Sing, Move & Learn [3–5 years and their families]

Connect with your child through music, movement and books. A fun shaking, wiggling, dancing way to learn. Cosponsored by Child Care Aware of Northeast and North Central Kansas. Registration required.

Call 357-5171.

■ Story Zone

Wed Apr 3 Wed May 1

6:30–7:30 pm 6:30–7:30 pm

Baby Bookworms [0–18 months]

Entertaining our youngest readers with stories, songs and bounces.

■ Lingo Story Room

Thu Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 9:30–10:00 am

10:30–11:00 am

5:30–6:00 pm Thu May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 9:30–10:00 am

10:30–11:00 am

5:30–6:00 pm

Zoo Animals Live [all ages]

Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close as Rachel Kilian, Education Specialist, helps you separate animal fact from fiction.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Thu Apr 4

3:45–4:30 pm

■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB

Thu May 2

Math and Science Exploration [5–10 years]

Stand back! Experiments are underway. We have the whole wacky world to learn about. Bring a grownup and be prepared to discover, learn and get dirty.

■ Lingo Story Room

Sat Sat

Apr 6 May 4

10:00–11:00 am 10:00–11:00 am

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tWiin Xgaming Afternoon [8–12 years]

Come hang out and play awesome games on the Wii or Xbox in our new tween space. Impress your friends with your stellar hand-eye coordination.

Beat your enemies using your limitless courage.

Now's the time to show your stuff! Games will be rated E for everyone.

■ Tweens Area

Mon Apr 8, 22 Mon May 13

3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm

Sing, Dance and Read [2–5 years]

Clap, jump, dance and sing with Kyler! Stories and songs that are sure to wake you up and get you moving. Fun for the whole family. You’ll be groovin’ the whole day through.

■ Story Zone

Sat Sat

Apr 13, 27 May 11, 25

10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am

Drop Everything and Read [all ages]

On April 12, people all over the world will Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) to encourage families to make reading on a daily basis a priority.

When at the library, look for a comfy chair, sit down and read. The librarians will also D.E.A.R. a book out loud in the Atrium during the day.

■ All over the library

Fri

Apr 12

9:00am–9:00 pm

Give Green a Chance! Green Fair Crafts and Projects for Kids

In the Lingo Room, bring your imagination and we'll supply recycled items to build a one-of-a-kind creation that you can take home. In the Story Zone, play recycling relay games, bug bingo and name that animal. Make animal tracks in the sand. Pop in at one or both of these as you explore the Green Fair.

■ Lingo Story Room and Story Zone

Sat

Apr 13

2:00–5:00 pm

Amazing Animals: Take Flight [grades 1–5] We’ve got something to crow about this month.

Take a bird's eye view to learn about birds of all kinds, flock together with some fine feathered friends, and build a new nest in this program which is definitely for the birds.

BLOCK Fest™ Week of the Young Child [8 months–8 years]

Sneak, Peek & Read [18–24 months]

Bubbles and books, wiggles and songs! Early literacy exercises for toddlers and adults to enjoy together.

Registration for the four-week session begins 9 AM, Wednesday, April 17. Call 580-4565.

Enjoy a block buffet with Topeka Public Schools Parents as Teachers BLOCK Fest™. Experience block fun with your child while they increase their math and science knowledge. Parent educators will be on hand to demonstrate techniques that parents can use to help their child become more of a math thinker through block play.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Fri Apr 19

■ Lingo Story Room

Wed May 1, 8, 15, 22

R.E.A.D. Dog [all ages]

9:00–10:00 am 10:30–11:30 am 1:00–2:00 pm

Grab your favorite book and read to the Reading Education Assistance Dogs. These dogs are registered therapy animals that volunteer at the library with their owners.

Musical Storytime for Everybody [all ages]

■ Story Zone

Kyler sings, plays the guitar and reads entertaining books for your family.

■ Story Zone

Fri Fri

Apr 19 May 17

Sun May 5, 12, 19, 26 2:00–3:00 pm

Guys Read [8–12 years]

10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am

Read awesome books dudes will dig – explosive action and farts! Then talk ’em over with the guys, play games, wolf down some food and meet new friends. Receive books on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up with secret password: GUYS READ. Call 580-4565.

Stories and Art [3–8 years]

All you need is a fun-loving grown-up, a curious kid, “okay to get messy” shirts and smiles. Share a story or two, encourage creativity and make memories.

■ Anton Room 202

■ Story Zone and Lingo Story Room

Sat Sat

Apr 20 May 18

Sat

10:00–11:00 am 10:00–11:00 am

Apr 23

■ Tweens Area

Wed May 15

6:30–7:30 pm

Browse through memorabilia displays, vote for your favorite captain and make your own USS Enterprise, communicator badge or one of several other creative options to help you live long and prosper.

Costumes welcome!

Join this springtime craft event that will let creativity blossom and talents shine. Be inspired by the warmer weather as attention turns to baby birds hatching, flowers blooming, butterflies emerging and rainbows coming from the rainy weather.

Fri

Apr 26

3:30–4:30 pm

Star Trek Geeky Fun [all ages]

Spring Craft Fling [all ages]

■ Story Zone

2:00–3:00 pm

Science and fun mix much better than oil and water in this gross-out program where we dabble in intermolecular polarity and attempt to animate our blobby creations with our incredible fizzy elixir.

Down on the farm! Join us for a fun evening of milking "cows," making farm families and creating playdough pigs. All activities help develop necessary skills for learning to read.

Tue

May 11

Gross Stuff: Blobs in a Bottle [grades 3–5]

Playing to Read [3–6 years]

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 6:30–7:00 pm

■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB

Sat

12:00–2:00 pm

May 18

10:00 am–4:00 pm

Amazing Animals: Out to Lunch [grades 1–5]

Little Red Hen Makes Pizza [grades K–2nd]

Bring your favorite adult and learn to make a quick and easy pepperoni and cheese pizza. Based on the book The Little Red Hen Makes Pizza. All ingredients are provided.

We are going to spill the beans on the weird, funny and even disgusting facts about eating in the animal kingdom. Chew the fat about fauna and food, see a creature that really knows how to fill his face and make an animal craft that’s sure to take the cake.

Make homemade paper and try some eco-friendly activities. Class size is limited. Reserve a spot by Thursday, April 11. Call 580-4565.

■ Lingo Story Room

■ Lingo Story Room

■ Lingo Story Room

Dancing, music and storytelling enrich our world and connect us all. Bring the family for performances and storytelling that showcase a variety of cultures.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Mon Apr 15

4:30–5:30 pm

Crazy Extreme (Green) Science [grades 3–5]

Mon Apr 15

6:00–7:00 pm

Timeless Tales with Boomer [2–5 years]

During this Week of the Young Child, let your kiddo interact with others and build reading skills as we enjoy great stories, songs and fun, hands-on activities for preschoolers. Families and home childcare providers welcome. Cosponsored by Child Care Aware. Registration required. Call 580-4565.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB

Tue Apr 16 Wed Apr 17

10:00–11:00 am 10:00–11:00 am

Trendy U: Bling-a-Ring [grades 3–5]

Make fabulous necklaces that look like glass enamel but that are really made with metal washers and fingernail polish. With several different sizes of washers and plenty of pretty nail polish colors to choose from, each necklace is sure to be beautiful and uniquely you.

■ Tweens Area

Wed Apr 17

Fri

Apr 26

2:00–3:30 pm

Mon May 20

El Día de los Niños [all ages]

■ Marvin Auditorium

Tue Apr 30

Tot Time [24–36 months]

Share stories, songs, and crafts with your toddler.

This six-week program transitions children from lapsitting to independent storytimes. Registration for the next program begins 9 AM, Tuesday, May 21. Call 580-4565.

10:00–11:00 am 1:30–2:30 pm

Playing to Read [3–6 years]

How does your garden grow? Get your hands in the warm soil as we explore gardening. Sow some seeds, create a beautiful seed design and grow an alphabet garden.

Explore our community's diversity through art, music, stories and a food craft (while supplies last).

Community partners offer a range of activities and performances that will highlight Hispanic, Native American, Middle Eastern and Asian traditions.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Tue

■ Marvin Auditorium, Story Zone

Tue

Apr 30

May 28

6:30–7:30 pm

Homework Center [5–18 years]

6:00–7:30 pm

Homework coaches help children with questions and assignments.

■ Homework Center

Mon-Thu Sun

3:30–4:30 pm

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MOVIES International Film: The Night of the Shooting Stars

Also known as The Night of San Lorenzo, this awardwinning film is set in Nazi-occupied Italy. An Italian town divides over the rumors of liberation.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Tue

Apr 9

6:30–8:45 pm

Classic Film: The Thomas Crown Affair

A debonair, adventuresome bank executive (played

by Steve McQueen) believes he has pulled off the perfect multi-million dollar heist, only to match wits with a sexy insurance investigator (played by Faye Dunaway) who will do anything to get her man.

1968 | color | 102 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

Apr 12

2:00–5:00 pm

Happy Birthday, Superman!

Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound...it's Superman! Join us as we mark the 75th anniversary of this iconic character. Make a superhero craft then stay for a showing of the popular 1978 film Superman: The Movie. Make a Superman-themed craft from 5-6:30pm.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Fri

Apr 12

6:00–8:45 pm

The Avengers, the Movie [12–18 years] See Teen schedule on opposite page.

Fri

May 3

6:00–8:45 pm

International Film: Terribly Happy

A thriller about a Copenhagen cop who moves to a small town after having a nervous breakdown.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue

May 7

6:30–8:45 pm

Classic Film: Swing Time

A gambler (played by Fred Astaire) travels to New York City to raise the $25,000 he needs to marry his fiancé, only to become entangled with a beautiful, aspiring dancer (played by Ginger Rogers).

1936 | b&w | 103 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

May 10

2:00–5:00 pm

Star Trek

Boldly go where no one has gone before with Kirk, Spock and rest of the crew. See this action-packed movie that successfully rebooted this beloved franchise into a new dimension of adventure.

2009 | Rated PG-13 | 127 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

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3:00–5:15 pm

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Teen Writing Group [12–18 years]

TEENS Double Dueling: Yugioh [11–18 years] Magic the Gathering [14+ years]

Bring your cards and pit your wits against other Yugioh and Magic players as we host tournaments for both games.

■ The Edge

Mon Apr 1, 15 Mon May 6, 20

4:00–6:00 pm 4:00–6:00 pm

Life 101: Look Good [12–18 years]

Look effortlessly put together all the time once you learn the secrets of taking care of yourself and your clothes. Mom won’t always be around to help with laundry and fixing your stuff, so learn how to do it yourself.

■ The Edge

Mon

Apr 8

3:30–4:30 pm

Nails with Bling [11–18 years]

Find inspiration to create. Join others who share your passion as we explore poetry and prose as a way to express ourselves and explore our world.

■ The Edge

Mon Apr 8, 22 Mon May 13

Fun After School

Rainbow, butterflies or daisies painted on your fingernails? Maybe you would like to experiment with bright blue or sparkly red nail polish – or both!

We have the supplies; you bring your imagination.

7:00–8:00 pm 7:00–8:00 pm

■ The Edge

Mon Apr 22

Thu Apr 11 Thu May 9

■ The Edge

Wed Apr 24 Wed May 29

Give Green a Chance! Crafts for Teens

Unleash your metal side. Use your imagination and make a "fly" pendant from a metal washer found at any hardware store. All supplies are provided.

■ The Edge

Sat

Apr 13

Sat

You are natural performer, and we want you to show off. Take the stage and strut your stuff! You can sing, dance, read poetry or tell jokes. Grab some fame at our monthly talent show.

3:30–4:30 pm 3:30–4:30 pm

4:00–5:30 pm 4:00–5:30 pm

May 4

2:00–4:00 pm

Supper Surprise [11–18 years]

Quick and easy soups made from basic ingredients.

Potatoes, carrots, celery, onions and bacon bits are a few items that can be turned into a delicious but hearty soup. All ingredients are provided.

■ Lingo Story Room

Wed May 8

3:30–5:00 pm

The Avengers, the Movie [12–18 years]

Life 101: Stay Safe [12–18 years]

■ The Edge

■ The Edge

Watch the box office hero of 2012, The Avengers (PG-13) starring Captain America, the Hulk, Iron Man and others, as they battle Loki, the bad boy from Thor.

2:00–5:00 pm

Are you DC, Marvel or neither? It won't matter on Free Comic Book Day because we'll have a large selection of free titles for all ages, tastes and genders.

Continue the fun with comic book-related crafts and activities. Cosponsor: Gatekeeper Hobbies.

■ David J's Place

Open Mic Night [12–18 years]

[12–18 years]

Enjoy cool activities like black-out poetry, unusual board games, intricate coloring pages and crafts.

Come see what’s up after school.

■ The Edge

3:30–4:30 pm

Free Comic Book Giveaway Day [all ages]

Fri

May 3

6:00–8:45 pm

It can be a scary world out there, so learn to keep yourself and your belongings safe. Knowing a few basic self-defense moves and other smart tips could save your life.

Mon May 13

3:30–4:30 pm

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Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th Educational Credit Union & Quest Credit Union, SE 29th & Croco Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 SE Tecumseh Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th & Oakley Dillons, SW 29th & Urish Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, SE 45th/Shawnee Hts

WEDNESDAY 9:30 am – 7:30 pm Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker 9:30 am – 7:30 pm California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California THURSDAY 9:30 am – 11:00 am Berryton Elementary School, 2921 SE 69th 9:30 am – 1:00 pm Hunter's Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 11:45 am – 1:30 pm Quincy Street Station, 820 SE Quincy 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th & Oakley 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm K-Mart North, NW Lyman & Tyler FRIDAY 9:30 am – 1:00 pm 9:30 am – 12:30 pm 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn Shawnee North Community Center, 300 NE 43rd Mike’s IGA, NE Sardou & Forest Velma Paris Community Center, 6715 SW Westview

SATURDAY 9:30 am – 11:30 am Educational Credit Union & Quest Credit Union, SE 29th & Croco 9:30 am – 12:15 pm Apple Market, 1431 North Washington, Auburn 12:45 pm – 3:00 pm Hunter's Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker

Call the Bookmobile office at 785-580-4590 for more information.

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Joining Buy A Book Club turns up the volume of books on the library shelves. Your gift of $35-$500 ensures that you have more to choose from. Being a member is something you’ll be proud of – providing more bestsellers, more books for your children, and more ebooks to enjoy.

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