Library News Aug-Sept 2015

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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

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It’s your key to entertainment, information, resources and tools you can utilize to enrich your life.

Your library card gives you access to a massive collection of books, yes. But it’s also your portal to media, technology and movies. With your card, you can gather the materials that help you learn, play and laugh.

Your library card is small, but it is mighty.

Get your card at tscpl.org/librarycard.

Your library at home

At tscpl.org, use the library wherever you are.

You can download/reserve books, movies, music or video games. Discover the best new memoirs and novels or find the resources you need to complete a DIY project.

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Your library is both a physical place and a digital space. You can access each with your card.

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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

Create at the library Make-It Lab Electronics

to checkout Check out a media bag to bring the Make-It Lab home with you. Equipment + guide books make it easy to try out one of these DIY projects:  video recording - Canon VIXIA camcorder  home recording - Tascan digital recorder & mics  digital photography - Canon Powershot camera  podcasting - Zoom digital recorder The best things in life are free.

Now you can record them for free too.

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onnie’s kids are wiggly and outspoken, but most of all, they’re ravenously curious. That’s why Brecken, 8, and Brody, 4, are perhaps the library’s biggest fans. They clamor into the Kids Library to pluck books off the shelves and eye the aquarium’s colorful inhabitants.

“The kids had a hard time understanding the concept of the 3D printer when I tried to explain it,” says Ronnie, “But when we entered the Make-It Lab, they lit up with excitement.”

Brecken “drew” an owl using an iMac and Adobe Illustrator software, then printed it out in 3D.

Surprisingly, their current fascination with the library resides in a modest, quiet and otherwise unassuming alcove in the library's new books and media room. The Make-It Lab is a dynamic space full of the tools they need to make their dreams come alive.

The Make-It Lab isn’t just for toying around. Ronnie, who is the marketing director at Topeka Metro, says that he’ll utilize the Make-It Lab and its tech tools to help him develop engaging promos for the bus company.

The Make-It Lab houses iMacs loaded with design and editing software, recording and video equipment, and something else that seems incredibly magical to kids, and, heck, even to adults: the Ultimaker 3D printer.

Anything is possible with the right tools. iMacs, a scanner, keyboard, mics, cameras and design software await in the Make-It Lab for your next bright idea to be born. Information online at tscpl.org/make-it-lab.

Available for checkout at the Red Carpet desk. Search "media bag" at tscpl.org/catalog to reserve.

Tackle your goals

Ronnie, Brecken and Brody use the 3D printer software in the Make-It Lab. 3D prints are $5 each.

Local singer Ashley Young uses a Make-It Lab mic while her son, Lincoln, uses Make-It Lab video equipment during the #CheckItOut music video shoot.

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Stop dreaming and start doing. It’s time to tackle those education and career goals once and for all.

Access Learning Express online @ tscpl.org/research with your library card.  Study for your GED or GRE  Take college prep tests  Computer training  Career resources  Recursos Para Hispanohablantes AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

ebooks for kids!

Kids can experience a book with video and music using Tumblebooks or Bookflix. Whip out your library card and visit tscpl.org/kids to get started.

Books that talk are much better for your little one’s brain than TV. There are so many stories available, there’s no need for repeats. These ebooks are free and available 24/7.

SEPTEMBER IS

Literacy Month P

earl had a secret. Throughout her daily life, she struggled with reading and writing. While she ran a business, she often covered up her weakness by having others help her with writing projects.

Pearl babysat a 2-year-old girl and realized that, with her lack of literacy skills, she couldn’t be the role model to the growing girl that she wished she could be. She came across a brochure from the Topeka Literacy Council, and after much soul-searching, decided to get help.

Literacy Resources

After working with a tutor, Pearl’s skills improved remarkably.

She’s now a Washburn student working toward a B.A. degree.

She hopes to use her skills to mentor youths in the community.

Literacy is a vital life skill. Children of adults who struggle with reading tend to struggle themselves.

Pearl says to those who have hidden struggles with literacy, “Get over the embarrassment. You have to want it for you and the next generation. Find the courage to get help.”

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Print and online resources 785-580-4400 Topeka Literacy Council Tutors teach reading & writing skills 785-234-2806

Let’s Help Basic education classes 785-234-6208 USD 501 Adult Education Center ESL and GED classes 785-235-7692

TRY IT FREE

Craft kits T

ell me if this sounds familiar: I really want to try this new craft, but I don’t want to go out and buy all the tools and materials when I don’t know if I’ll really enjoy it.

Great news! The library has arts & crafts kits that you can check out – so you can try it out before spending time and money gathering supplies and tools.

More great news: arts & crafts kits can be reserved just like books. Search catalog.tscpl.org for “arts & crafts kit.”

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Each kit contains instructions, books and tools (such as knitting needles, embroidery, hoops, rubber stamps, etc.) that need to be returned with the kit. Kits also contain items such as yarn, embroidery floss and paper that library customers can use for their crafts, and these “consumable” items don’t need to be returned.

We’ve got two new arts & crafts kits – Learn to Rubber Stamp and Learn Counted Cross Stitch. Check one out today and make something beautiful with your own two hands.

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

AlBo Glass EXHIBIT

Through Aug 24 Amber is the Digital Librarian.

You can talk tech with her.

abonnett@tscpl.org

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Topeka family celebrates 25 years of glass blowing together with an exhibit at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery from June 29 - Aug 24.

AlBo Glass was created through the collective effort of the Sheafor family back in 1990. Their goal has continued to be to produce beautifully designed, practical and affordable pieces for their customers to enjoy. They create pieces ranging from large sculptures to tiny paperweights and dragon’s tears with a traditional glass blowing technique.

Doug and Bo Sheafor and their children, Bram, Nathan and Alison, are among a small list of families who can still appreciate coming together over a pot of molten crystal. Through their hard work and continued study of glass blowing, the family has expanded

their list of products to include elaborate orbs, decorative bowls and unique dinnerware. Their exhibit will feature pieces as small as ring holders and glass pumpkins to large hanging pieces and hand blown bowls.

Doug Sheafor is the artist behind the glass-blown solar system that hangs from the ceiling among a twinkling star field near the children's Homework Center here at the library. His work has helped spark children's interest in science and art.

Following the unexpected death of Bo Sheafor in 2006, Doug has carried on AlBo Glass in memory of his wife with the help of his associates Laura Engelhardt, Joyce Knott and Jen Oliver.

To learn more visit tscpl.org/gallery.

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An art revival R

Our community has a fascinating history! Donna Rae will be your guide. dpearson@tscpl.org

embrandt gets a makeover when artists from the Kansas region draw from art history to create fresh works in Reviving the Past, an original exhibit at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery Aug 14 - Sept. 27.

The exhibit features works by seven regional artists as well as works by nationallyrecognized artists from the permanent collection. Anyone will recognize the iconic images pulled from history and updated with contemporary themes and visuals.

Special to the exhibit is a chance for visitors to take a walk with the artists through the exhibit as they share thoughts about how they've learned from the masters and how they've extended the traditional with fresh material. See page 11.

James Ehlers / Death Walks Into A Bar / 2011 / engraving

"I like the idea of having these guys in the studio with me," says artist Dan Kirchhefer, whose work is on display.

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Need book recommendations for your tween? Jason can help with that.

jlamb@tscpl.org

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

10 ways to be book social

Bean There, Read That at the Classic Bean

Book, Book, Goose! at the Dutch Goose

1/3-pound patty of grass-fed beef on top of a homemade bun, with your choice of accompaniments, including onion, cheese, sautéed mushrooms, bacon, lettuce, tomato and sprouts. The cooked-to-order burgers are served with oven-roasted potatoes.

785.

580.4441

Bilingual kids rock!

Children's brains are sponges. Fill them up with new languages! Go to the library's Muzzy app for language learning lessons disguised as fun stories.  Free with your library card  Choose from 8 languages  For early and pre-readers

tscpl.org/muzzy

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alk about books with others who share a passion for reading while meeting new friends, socializing and eating great food. The library hosts and co-sponsors 10 different book clubs for people of all reading interests and ages to enjoy. Sign up at tscpl.org/bookclubs.

Get access to books you might not usually read, time to talk about books that beg discussion and meet local people with similar interests. It’s a great way to make new friends, find new literary marvels and enjoy an evening full of book discussion and debate.

We have clubs dedicated entirely to African-American literature, books on leadership, classic literature, contemporary reading and clubs for tween guys only. Most groups meet monthly to discuss the current book, while others have dates planned out before the start of each session.

Take a look at the many clubs we have to offer at tscpl.org/bookclubs.

Advisors Excel & Library@Work Y

ou’re sitting in your cubicle plugging away at a project when the promise of an entertaining evening arrives – books, movies, music – directly in the palms of your keyboard-weary hands. That’s Library@Work. Hundreds of Topeka workers utilize this convenient service to get library goodies delivered directly to the workplace.

and request the books, movies and music that the library offers on our website.”

Now the 300+ employees of Advisors Excel, Topekabased insurance marketing organization, are Library@Work customers. Of the existing employees, 65 became new library cardholders. “It’s a great benefit for their employees,” says Thad Hartman, community services manager. “It’s a convenient way for them to easily browse

Enjoy the benefits of being a Library@Work sites, just like Stormont-Vail, Hills Pet Nutrition, Westar Energy, Topeka Police Department and Shawnee County Courthouse. To find out how your workplace can receive Library@Work, visit tscpl.org/services/library-work.

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Advisors Excel is sending a message to its employees that it values their time and that the organization also values learning, says Hartman.

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

Health help at your library

BROWSE THE HEALTH IN FORMATION NEIGHBORHOOD

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hasing my toddler up and down the aisles at the library has to count as exercise,” a young mom joked recently.

While running at the library is discouraged, we do encourage healthy lifestyles.

In our browse-able book section, the Health Information Neighborhood, you can read about health issues, and you can also monitor your blood pressure, pulse, weight and BMI right inside the library.

Learning to master your personal health is a great starting point before browsing books, DVDs and free pamphlets from local resource providers Stormont-Vail and St. Francis.

For those recently diagnosed with an illness, or anyone looking for a quick selection of recommended titles on a topic, check out health bags. They contain everything you need to get a good grasp on the situation.

Free Movies Instantly borrow movies and TV shows 24/7 with your library card. tscpl.org/hoopla

When you want to get in shape, our fitness kits will inspire you and get you moving. Check out all our health resources at tscpl.org/health.

MOVIES

Free Music

Calling the shots

No catch, just free music you get to keep forever.

Download 4 songs each week. New selections added all the time. tscpl.org/music

MONDAY | AUGUST 24 | 6:30pm

Diseases that were largely eradicated in the U.S. a generation ago – whooping cough, measles and mumps – are returning, in part because nervous parents are skipping their children’s shots.

Wade into the vaccine controversy at the library 6:30 p.m. Mon. Aug. 24 with Vaccines: Calling the Shots, a documentary film that faces the issues head-on. Then hear what experts from the Shawnee County Health Agency have to say on the topic and get your concerns and questions addressed.

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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

BOOK FIX WHERE YOUR LIBRARIAN UNLEASHES THE INNER BOOK NERD

Mosquitoland is a coming-of-age story about a maladjusted girl living with her father and stepmother in Mississippi. She finds out that her father has been keeping her mother’s illness from her and travels via Greyhound bus to find her in Ohio. Along the way she meets a vast array of characters and learns lessons about life.

— Becca Paquette, Teen Librarian

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hen I was a little girl, I earnestly explained to my elementary school librarian that she shouldn’t shelve the Little House books in the fiction section because they were all true. As the long-suffering librarian explained to me, and what Wilder herself knew well, is that there is historical fact and there is truth, and the two aren’t necessarily synonymous.

Wilder’s recently published autobiography, Pioneer Girl, is closer to historical fact and farther away from “the truth” of her beloved Little House books. In this text intended for adult readers, Wilder, then in her 60s, wrote of her experiences on the frontier, from her early years in Kansas to her marriage to Almanzo Wilder in Dakota Territory in 1885.

News correspondent Holly Bailey, an Oklahoma native, tells the story of the 2013 Moore, OK tornado in The Mercy of the Sky. Weather geeks and armchair storm chasers will be caught up in the science of tornado prediction. The book even includes a surprisingly interesting digression on the weather wars at the local news stations, but the real heart of the story lies in the personal stories of the residents of Moore.

– Julie Nelson,

Rose Wilder Lane, Laura’s daughter and a respected and well-known author in her own right, couldn't find a publisher for her mother’s manuscript. It was only after Rose crafted the first part of the memoir into a children’s story that the Little House series was born.

author of Lost in the Stacks, tscpl.org

South Dakota Historical Society Press has now published the original Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography. Oversized with a lovely dust jacket, generously sprinkled with photos and maps, this beautiful volume is a gift for Little House fans.

Every person, place, song and flora and fauna have been tracked down and clearly explained in annotations. The volume is so heavily annotated, in fact, that I found it a challenge to read; should I read the notes simultaneously with the narrative or afterwards? It was a problem I never did solve.

The Mary Smokes Boys is a heart-wrecking and unforgettable story of horse thieves and broken promises, of love and tragedy, of the fragility and grace of small town life and how one moment can alter the course of our lives.

Critics have called this novel by Australian author Holland, “A life-changer.”

— Jennifer Jones, author of Fiction 5, tscpl.org

The writing itself is serviceable (in all fairness, this was a first draft) with some flashes of descriptive brilliance and a few details of everyday life that are so endearing in the Little House books. Most noticeable is the flatness of the characters: Pa is fully developed, but Ma and Laura’s sisters fade into the background.

In contrast to the dry, fact-based Pioneer Girl, the Little House books are a richly-detailed, warmly evocative portrayal of a loving family creating a series of homes on the challenging frontier – the real “truth” Laura wanted to convey. I’m thankful Pioneer Girl was never published in Laura’s lifetime since a forgettable autobiography would have replaced a true classic of American literature; I’m equally thankful that now all Little House fans have an opportunity to enjoy Laura’s original version.

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Spending the summer in his grandfather's rundown town, ten-year-old Ben meets an adventurous local girl and together they learn that the town's veterinarian runs a secret hospital for imaginary creatures. This is the first book of the very popular Imaginary Veterinary series.

– Marlana Hodgkinson, Kids Librarian AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

EVENTS WHERE LIBRARY MEETS COMMUNITY

MOVIES

ADULTS

The Sandlot - Sept 19 The Lego Movie - Oc t 3

Movies By The Lawn • Pull up a chair with neighbors from across the community to watch The Sandlot and The Lego Movie under the stars at the Kansas State Capitol. Plus, fun activities beforehand. The Sandlot • Sept. 19 | The Lego Movie • Oct. 3

ADULTS

ART

Trivia Afternoon

Trivia Afternoon @ your Library • Sept. 26 Get together a group of friends, coworkers or neighbors and battle other teams for triva champion glory.

COMMUNITY

COME TO THE

Women & Money • Beginning In this eight-week session, you'll get control of budgeting, banking and credit. Developed by women for women.

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Art in Common • Aug. 8 & Sept. 12 Take a tour into art techniques and media with handson projects. Learn about Topeka arts resources while enjoying the company of other creative folks.

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Back to School Blast • Aug. 7 Volunteer Community Fair • Aug. 8 Neighborhood Fair • Sept. 12 Senior Information Fair • Sept. 16 AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

August/September Schedule of Events Computerized Genealogy

ADULT

Gaming for Adults

If you love games, need a new challenge or just want to socialize with fellow gamers, come play a variety of new and traditional board games. Bring your own, or play ours.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Sat Sat

Aug 1 Sep 5

2-5 p.m.

2-5 p.m.

Monday Farmers Market

At our outdoor market, vendors offer locally-grown, high-quality produce, cut flowers, bedding plants, herbs, honey and farm fresh eggs. Each week a different craft will be available at the library booth for children. Open through Oct 19. Closed Labor Day, Sep 7.

■ Parking Lot, 10th and Washburn

Mondays through Oct 19 8-11:30 a.m.

Medicare Mondays

Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas helps you navigate the complex web of Medicare.

■ Menninger Room 206

Mon Aug 3 Mon Sep 14

1-3 p.m.

1-3 p.m.

Tuesday Topics: Restorative Justice

Washburn University Law professor Michael Kaye will speak on restorative justice.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue

Aug 4

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Recycled/Upcycled Felt

That laundry disaster can have a new life! In this class you will learn how to turn old or damaged woolens into felt, and then use the felt to create gifts and accessories.

Go home with a finished item and lots of great ideas.

Materials provided. Registration required.

■ Crestview Community Center 785-251-2960

Wed Aug 5

1-2:30 p.m.

How to Start a Business

Interested in what it takes to start your own business?

This event covers important topics such as business legal structure, writing a business plan, knowing your competition and what to expect from being your own boss. Presented by Washburn Small Business Development Center.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Wed Aug 5

■ Menninger Room 206

Wed Sep 2

6-8:30 p.m.

6-8:30 p.m.

Volunteer Community Fair

Learn how to become a community volunteer at the Managers of Volunteer Engagement exhibition.

Meet and mingle with members from more than 20 nonprofit organizations in Shawnee County that need your help. For more information call Deb Tucker at 785-230-2333.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sat

Aug 8

Fall Lawn Care

Get started in genealogy and learn how to use the print and online resources your library offers. Receive a pedigree chart and other helpful forms for keeping records as you research your family tree. Registration required.

Turf grass needs proper care in the fall to look good and survive the rigors of upcoming winter weather. Fall is also a great time to overseed an existing lawn or establish a new lawn. Join the Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners in discussing proper fall lawn care.

■ Shawnee North Community Center - 785-286-0676

Thu Aug 6

10-11:30 a.m.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB

■ Computer Training Center - 785-580-4510

Sat

Aug 8

Thu Aug 13

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Local Writers Workshop

■ Hillcrest Community Center - 785-251-2956

Mon Aug 10

Calling all writers! Successful writers will share insight from their experience to inform and inspire, whether you’re still drafting or ready to publish. We’ll guide you on topics like marketing, promotion and traditional and self-publishing. Email writers@tscpl.org for more info.

5-6 p.m.

■ Shawnee North Community Center - 785-286-0676

Thu Sep 3

10-11:30 a.m.

■ Library Computer Training Center - 785-580-4510

Sat

Sep 12

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

■ Hillcrest Community Center - 785-251-2956

Mon Sep 14

■ Marvin Auditorium

5-6 p.m.

Sat

Discovering the Secrets of Your House

Sun Aug 9

■ Pigskins - 2833 SW 29th St.

Mon Aug 17

2-5 p.m.

Examine the science behind vaccinations, the return of preventable diseases and the risks of opting out in an hour-long documentary from PBS. A panel of health experts from the Shawnee County Health Agency will lead a discussion and answer questions following the film.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Mon Aug 24

3:30-4:30 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Join us for our annual Fantasy Football Draft and be a part of the library’s very own Fantasy Football League.

Draft your team and compete against other owners each week of the NFL season. Registration is required and can be completed at tscplfantasyfootball.eventbrite.com.

Explore personal writing and illustrated journals through creative prompts and art techniques around a monthly theme. Discover additional ideas through the works of others, in-session sharing and online sources.

Tue Tue

Aug 11 Sep 8

■ Hughes Room 205

Thu Aug 27

10-11:30 a.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

TGS members Carey Griffin-Wingett and Linda Davis will share their knowledge and handiwork with examples of historic quilts and fashion styles.

Become your family’s Griot. Learn the history of the Griot in Western Africa, and how you can continue the traditions of your family by becoming an oral historian.

Thu Aug 13

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Thu Aug 27

Thu Sep 10

7-8:30 p.m.

Gardens to Attract Bees & Butterflies

7-8:30 p.m.

Pollinator gardens attract bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, bats and hummingbirds, which provide valuable help in pollinating our flowers, trees, herbs and some vegetables.

Join the Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners to learn how to plant and maintain a pollinator garden.

How to find the best free websites to help you with your research and building your family tree. Learn how to find anything from software to freeware, and resources to wikis.

■ Hughes Room 205

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Topeka Genealogical Society - Historic Quilt and Clothing Fashions

Kansas Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society KS Chapter

■ Hughes Room 205

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Fantasy Football Draft

Journaling with Words and Images

■ Anton Room 202

7-9 p.m.

Vaccines: Calling the Shots

Being a caregiver can be incredibly stressful, but you don't have to do it alone. Come meet and talk to others who are in the same situation as you. Moderated by Michele Dillon, caregiver support specialist at Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging.

Mon Aug 10 Mon Sep 14

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bring some friends, enjoy some food and beverages and show us how much you know about sports at Pigskins Sports Bar. No registration is necessary and prizes will be awarded to the top teams.

Caregiver Support Group

■ Anton Room 202

Aug 15

Sports Trivia

A hands-on research workshop on the Topeka Room's resources including its collection of maps, vertical files, city directories and other materials available to research your home or historic property. An expert will be on hand to assist. Registration required. Call 785-580-4510.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB

7-8 p.m.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB

Thu Aug 27

7-8:30 p.m.

7-8 p.m.

Teacher Treats

Preschool educators, come earn 3 free KDHE clock hours and learn with Kasey Kile, training and curriculum specialist. Learn how to recognize play problems and techniques for helping children develop important play skills. Registration required. Call 785-580-4565 ■ Marvin Auditorium

Sat

Aug 29

8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

History Roll: NOTO

Discover the unexpected history of NOTO on a bike!

Experienced bicycle tour guides will lead you on an architectural and cultural tour of interesting spots! Starts and finishes at Garfield Community Center parking lot. Led at a casual pace, there will be frequent stops, including a stop for lunch. Limited number of bicycles available to borrow. Co-sponsored by Topeka Community Cycle Project & Topeka Metro. Registration required. Call 580-4510.

■ Garfield Community Center

Sat

Aug 29

10 a.m.

Tuesday Topics with the Topeka Police Department

James Brown, Topeka Chief of Police, will speak on issues facing the Topeka Police Department.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue

Sep 1

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Aluminum Can Embossing

Reuse a pop can to create an embossed-metal bookmark!

Also known as repoussé, embossing metal can be done with tools you're probably holding in your hand right now. Learn this simple technique and walk away with a keepsake or a gift for a friend. Registration required.

■ Crestview Community Center - 785-251-2960

Wed Sep 2

1-2:30 p.m.

Retirement & Medicare

Trained counselors and agency staff from the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas program educate those nearing retirement age about Medicare. They will answer questions, give unbiased counsel and help you determine how Medicare will work best for you.

■ Menninger Room 206

Thu Sep 10

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Perennial Garden Layout

Join the Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners to learn the basics of planning, establishing and maintaining a perennial garden.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB

Thu Sep 10

7-8 p.m.

Neighborhood Fair

Learn about how neighborhoods in Topeka grew, historic home renovation and community building. Stop by the library to visit with local organizations, make community contacts and attend one of the related presentations scheduled throughout the day.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sat

Sep 12

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

Wild Maine

Embark on a beautiful virtual tour of natural Maine with Hank Tyler. Co-sponsored by Topeka Audubon Society.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Mon Sep 14

7-8:30 p.m.

Senior Information Fair

Get connected to more than 40 local vendors that can make a difference in your life. There will be voluntary vehicle safety inspections in the parking lot, and one lucky attendee chosen by a random drawing will receive a gift certificate to the Chandler Booktique.

■ Marvin Auditorium/Rotunda/The Edge

Wed Sep 16

9:30 a.m.-Noon

How to Find Grants for Nonprofits

Explore the extensive collection of fundraising materials for nonprofit organizations at the library and on the Internet. Registration required. Call 785-580-4606.

■ Computer Training Center

Wed Sep 16

3:30-5 p.m.

Women & Money

Trivia Afternoon @ your library®

Sep 18

6-9 p.m.

Saturday - Free admission. Bring your own boxes, totes and containers.

Sat

Sep 19

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday - Bag day. Bags are provided for $5 each; Fill it to the top with books.

Sun Sep 20

Sep 25

Sat

Sep 26

AlBo Glass: A Family Tradition

7 a.m.-Noon

Beginning Embroidery

Embroidery can be used to embellish fabric items or to create original art. It can be as traditional or modern as you choose! Learn 3 basic stitches that you can use to embellish almost anything. Materials provided.

Registration required. Call 785-580-4540.

Tue Sep 22

1-3 p.m.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

One Renegade Cell: Understanding Cancer "Cancer" - the word instills fear in those who hear it.

What do scientists know about the changes that convert a well-behaving normal cell into a renegade cancer cell?

Kristi Neufeld from the University of Kansas will discuss common alterations shared by most cancers and current research from her lab.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Wed Sep 23

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Topeka Genealogical Society - Finding Ancestors in the Czech Republic

Topekan and long-time TGS member Jan Wilkes will share photos and stories from her recent trip to the Czech Republic.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Thu Sep 24

Sat

6:30-8:30 p.m.

3-5 p.m.

Aug 22

Sun Sep 13

■ Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Wed Aug 12 Wed Sep 9

Another series of Kansas Humanities Council (KHC) TALK discussions begins in September with four great titles.

Discuss the series theme, “Growing up American,” meet other readers and pick up your books. Each discussion is led by a guest scholar. See individual listings for dates and titles. Email mericsson@tscpl.org for info.

2-3 p.m.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Wed Aug 19

BOOKS

Adults with a passion for African-American literature, join this club that has been reading and discussing books written by African-American authors for more than 20 years. August's book is Perfect Peace by Daniel Black.

PostPublic Article Club

"Bite-sized discourse in the Capital City." This is a public group to discuss interesting articles. Each month a curator is chosen to select an article for next month's discussion. Additional articles can be discussed in an unregulated bonanza at the end of the event. Email postpublic@tscpl.org.

■ Blackbird Bistro and Espresso Bar - 4025 SW 10th Ave.

Mon Aug 3 Mon Sep 7

7-8:30 p.m.

11

7-8:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

7-8 p.m.

African-American Writers Book Discussion

Mon Sep 21 - Sun Dec 13

10-11:30 a.m.

10-11:30 a.m.

1-2 p.m.

1-2 p.m.

TALK About Literature in Kansas Fall Kick-Off

■ Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Nurture your creative spirit through discussion, exploration and hands-on art-making. Discover new art media and techniques while connecting with other creative people. Find inspiration and resources in our community, gallery, library and online. Registration required. Call 785-580-4515.

TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

■ Crestview Community Center 785-251-2960

Exploring the human portrait from sittings to selfies.

Featuring work from the library’s permanent collection.

Art in Common

Aug 8 Sep 12

A neighborhood book club for those who like to chat about what they are reading. In August, read The Snow Child and in September read Brief History of the Dead.

Use your own book or pick one up at the Crestview Community Center. Registration required.

About Face

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

1:30-3 p.m.

Crestview Chapter Chat

Gallery walk with Wang, Ehlers, Kirchhefer, Borger and Kuhn

Take a trip back in time to the 1970s as we explore the decade year by year through popular crafts of the time.

Sat Sat

Mon Sep 14

Mon Aug 24 - Sun Sep 20

70s Saturdays

■ Lingo Story Room 121

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

■ Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Through Aug 24

1:30-3 p.m.

Tish: The Chronicle of her Escapades and Excursions by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a comic adventure of a group of 50-something women, originally published as magazine stories about 1910. Tish is forward-looking, independent, resourceful, capable and madcap. Download the free ebook or audiobook.

Rediscover Washburn University's campus and see how it has evolved over the last 150 years. Watercolor artist Ken Cooper uses his unique talent to depict many of Washburn University's historical and memorable buildings. This exhibit is part of Washburn University's Sesquicentennial celebration.

■ Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Aug 1

Mon Aug 10

2-3 p.m.

Join some of the featured artists for an informal tour of Reviving the Past and learn about their inspirations from Renaissance, Baroque and classical art. You can ask them about your favorite pieces, and really “get” the art!

Sat

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Washburn Sesquicentennial: Buildings We Remember

Celebrate 25 years of glass blowing with Topeka's first family of glass, the Sheafors. AlBo glass has become a mainstay in Topeka. Explore the work of the Sheafor family as they create a tradition of glass blowing. This exhibit runs from June 29 - August 24.

■ Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Looking Backward, 2000-1887 by Edward Bellamy is a prophetic novel about a young Boston gentleman who is mysteriously transported from the 19th to the 21st century from a world of war and want to a world of peace and plenty. Download the free ebook or audiobook.

Join two featured artists for an informal tour of Reviving the Past and learn about their inspirations from Modern art. You can ask them about your favorite pieces, and really “get” the art!

■ Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

6:30-8 p.m.

6:30-8 p.m.

Classics Made Modern

Gallery walk with Betsy Knabe Roe & Jim Bass

3-5:30 p.m.

■ Kansas Expo- Ag Hall

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Thu Aug 20 Sat Aug 29

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

ART

Mon Sep 21

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

6:30-9 p.m.

Monday - All books and materials that are left are FREE to the public. Bring your own totes or containers.

Thu Aug 6 Thu Sep 3

Altering an unwanted book allows you to express your creativity and recycle at the same time. Hands-on demonstrations and books provided. Registration is required and can be done at tscplalteredbooks. eventbrite.com

A repeat of the popular Friday Trivia Night program. Enter as a team of up to 8 people working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories for fun and prizes.

The Millennium Café will be open for snacks and drinks.

Registration required, begins Aug. 1. Call 785-580-4540 or email trivia@tscpl.org.

■ Marvin Auditorium

■ The Dutch Goose - 3203 SW 10th Ave.

Altered Book Workshop

Enter as a team of 5-8 friends, colleagues 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 p.m. The Millennium Café will be open until 6:30 p.m. Registration required, begins Aug. 1. Call 785-580-4540 or email trivia@tscpl.org.

Friday - Friends Members Night. Friends members are admitted free. Non-members are admitted for $5 per person. Bring your own containers.

Fri

Fri Aug 14 - Sun Sep 27

Trivia Night @ your library®

Fri

Book, Book, Goose! is a public book club providing a unique atmosphere for a lively discussion. Explore interesting literature, authors, fun people, good food and book-themed drink specials. Email bookgoose@tscpl.org for upcoming titles.

■ Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Thursdays Sep 24-Nov 1 7-8:45 p.m.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Book, Book, Goose! [21+]

Artists have copied art for centuries. The Kansas artists in this exhibit use images from art history and reinterpret them with a contemporary twist. From the Renaissance to modern, you’ll see new art with a long history.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

■ Marvin Auditorium

■ Kansas Expo- Ag Hall - 17th & Topeka Blvd

Reviving the Past

70% of women are the sole decision makers in their family’s finances. Get help with those decisions at this series of classes developed by women for women.

Topics will include budgeting, banking, credit building, investments, retirement planning and wills. Enrollment is open to women 15 yrs. and older. Co-sponsored by Kansas Securities Commission and Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. Fees apply. Visit hcci-ks.org or call 234-0217 x 319.

■ Hughes Room 205

Thu Aug 20

7-8:45 p.m.

September's book is Assata: An Autobiography by Shakur, foreword by Angela Davis.

■ Hughes Room 205

Thu Sep 17

7-8:45 p.m.

AUGUST

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 23/30 24/31 25 26 Library Closed

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

SEPTEMBER

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 20 21 22 23 24/30 25 26 29 27 28 29 30

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

So Many Books

Discuss The Lovely Bones by Alice Siebold. Looking down from heaven, 14-year-old Susie Salmon recounts her rape and murder and watches her family as they cope with their grief and “the lovely bones” growing around her absence. Registration required. Call 785-580-4540.

■ Perkins Room 201

Sun Aug 23

3-4:30 p.m.

Discuss These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf.

Everyone sees Allison as a criminal because of what happened one night five years ago. Now she is being released from prison and she wants to find her sister, the one person who knows the truth. Registration required.

Call 785-580-4540.

■ Perkins Room 201

Sun Sep 27

3-4:30 p.m.

Bean There, Read That

Join this book group for young intellectuals in their 20s and 30s who like to talk lit. This month we will discuss Dream House by Valerie Laken. In September we'll discuss Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler. Questions? E-mail beanthere@tscpl.org.

■ The Classic Bean - 2125 SW Fairlawn Rd

Tue Tue

Aug 25 Sep 22

7-8:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

TALK About Literature in Kansas Sag Harbor

In Colson Whitehead’s novel, 15-year-old Benji must try to come to terms with growing up, African Americanness and American popular culture. Discussion led by John Edgar Tidwell, Professor of African-American Literature at KU. Funded by Kansas Humanities Council. Email mericsson@tscpl.org for info.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Wed Sep 16

7-8:45 p.m.

Book Launch: Time Harbor

Meet dozens of authors of the collaboratively written 2015 Community Novel Project that sends two high school students from 2050 into adventures in Topeka’s history. Readers can “Pick A Path” through multiple storylines by different authors. Read online at tscpl.org/ novel or buy a signed copy.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sun Sep 27

2-4 p.m.

COMPUTER CLASSES BEGINNING CLASSES Designed for new computer users and presented at a relaxed pace. Try taking the classes in the order listed for a good, basic understanding. Registration required. To register, call 785-580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org or see online registration where noted.

Windows for Beginners

■ Computer Training Center

Tue Wed Wed Tue

■ Computer Training Center

Wed Aug 5 Tue Sep 22

■ Computer Training Center

Fri Aug 21 Wed Sep 23

■ Computer Training Center

Fri Aug 7 Wed Sep 30

■ Computer Training Center

Aug 25 Sep 25

Fri Tue

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

9:30-11 a.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

■ Computer Training Center

Tue Thu Thu Wed

Learn to log into an account and open, delete, reply to and forward email messages.

Wed Aug 26 Mon Sep 28

■ Computer Training Center

Fri Tue Thu Fri

TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

1-2:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

9:30-11 a.m.

This is the 3rd and more advanced Excel class. Learn basics of charting to represent data and some other applications of excel for organization.

Get started with the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn to use fonts, spell check and some basic editing techniques to help you navigate, create and edit documents. Register online at tscpl.eventbrite.com

9:30-11 a.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

Aug 14 Aug 18 Sep 10 Sep 18

Excel: Charting

Word I: Introduction to Word Processing

Aug 3 Aug 26 Sep 9 Sep 15

7-8:30 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

9:30-11 a.m.

Familiarity with basic Excel is required for this class. Learn to create field names, sort lists and link worksheets. You’ll learn lists that can also be used in our Word: Mail Merge class.

Take the following classes when you feel ready for more challenging projects. These are presented at a faster pace than beginning classes. All classes take place in the library's Computer Training Center unless otherwise noted.

Registration required. To register, call 785-580-4606, email class@tscpl.org or see online registration where noted.

Mon Wed Wed Tue

Aug 11 Aug 13 Sep 3 Sep 16

Excel: Lists

9:30-11 a.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

BEYOND THE BASICS

■ Computer Training Center

1-2:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets

Email for Beginners ■ Computer Training Center

Aug 28 Sep 29

■ Computer Training Center

Thu Sep 17

7-8:30 p.m.

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. Register online at tscpl.eventbrite.com.

Mon Aug 17 Wed Sep 2

Get started on Pinterest - a simple way to organize images, projects and ideas online. Open an account, create boards and begin pinning! Be sure to bring your email address and password.

Thu Aug 6 Thu Aug 13 Fri Sep 4

1-2:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

Facebook for Beginners

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 password.

■ Computer Training Center

Mon Aug 10 Thu Aug 27 Mon Sep 14

1-2:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

Library Ebooks for Android & Nook Tablets

Bring in your Android and Nook tablets and library card and learn how to get free ebooks anytime! Email and app store login required.

■ Computer Training Center

Tue

Aug 25

7-8:30 p.m.

Library Ebooks for Kindle Tablets

Bring in your Kindle tablet and library card and learn how to get free ebooks anytime! Email and app store login required.

■ Computer Training Center

Tue

Sep 1

7-8:30 p.m.

Computer & Gadget Help

A dedicated time to focus on your technology questions.

Bring your laptop, tablet or other device. Practice new computer skills or learn to use the library catalog while trainers are available. Provide a description of the help you need when you register.

■ Computer Training Center

Tue Thu Sat Tue Thu Sat

1-2:30 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

9:30-11 a.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

Pinterest for Beginners

■ Computer Training Center

Beginners create a dynamic presentation from start to finish. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations.

Learn to use this most-visited site on the web. Search for information and images on the Internet. See your house with Google Maps, and learn about even more Google apps and features.

Tue Fri

1-2:30 p.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

PowerPoint

9:30-11 a.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

Editing Digital Photos

■ Computer Training Center

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

Google It!

■ Computer Training Center

1-2:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels

7-8:30 p.m.

9:30-11 a.m.

9:30-11 a.m.

1-2:30 p.m.

Learn basic internet functions and visit a variety of sites for information and entertainment.

Learn the proper way to hold and move the mouse. Learn about check boxes, radio buttons and scroll bars. If you can’t make one of these sessions, register for a Computer & Gadget Help session to get started.

Tue Aug 18 Mon Sep 21

Aug 4 Aug 19 Sep 2 Sep 22

Use Microsoft Word to edit text, insert pictures or Word art into your document, form a header or footer and create a Word table to organize information.

Internet Introduction

Taming Your Mouse

■ Computer Training Center

Word II: Intermediate Word Processing

Having trouble with the new Windows programs and features? Here we will learn about tiles, the charms bar and other new features in Windows. Use of Windows accessories including the calculator, snipping tool and WordPad will be demonstrated as well. Registration required. Register online at tscpl.eventbrite.com

Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug 20, 27 Aug 29 Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 Sep 12

3:30-5 p.m.

1:30-3 p.m.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

3:30-5 p.m.

1:30-3 p.m.

9:30-11 a.m.

ATTEND LIBRARY EVENTS AT A COMMUNITY CENTER CENTRAL PARK 1534 SW CLAY ST. 785-251-2965

OAKLAND 801 NE POPLAR ST. 785-251-2953

GARFIELD 1600 NE QUINCY ST. 785-251-2950

RICE 423 SE NORWOOD ST. 785-251-2976

CRESTVIEW 4801 SW SHUNGA DRIVE 785-251-2960

SHAWNEE NORTH 300 NE 43RD ST. 785-286-0676

HILLCREST 1800 SE 21ST ST. 785-251-2956

VELMA PARIS 6715 SW WESTVIEW RD. 785-862-1630

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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

iPad Workshop

Bring your iPad and your library card. Staff and participants share tips and tricks, iPad features and favorite apps, including our suite of digital offerings available via tscpl.org/downloads.

■ Anton Room 202

Wed Aug 19 Wed Sep 16

1:30-3 p.m.

1:30-3 p.m.

Ebooks & Digital Music, Movies & Magazines

Access the digital library anytime on your home computer or device using our free apps. Get a quick tour of our Digital Branch and learn how to use ebooks with Overdrive, magazines with Zinio, music with Freegal and movies with Hoopla.

■ Computer Training Center

Mon Aug 24 Thu Sep 24

or email class@tscpl.org.

1-2:30 p.m.

7-8:30 p.m.

KIDS 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.

Sat Sat

Aug 1 Sep 5

10-10:30 a.m.

10-10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime [3-5 years]

Stories, songs and fingerplays that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills for children.

■ The Story Zone

Tue Wed Thu Tue Wed Thu

Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Sep 3, 10, 17, 24

10-10:30 a.m.

10-10:30 a.m.

10-10:30 a.m.

10-10:30 a.m.

10-10:30 a.m.

10-10:30 a.m.

Baby Bookworms [Birth -18 months]

Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through interactive songs, stories, bounces and more!

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Thu Aug 6, 13, 20, 27

Thu Sep 3, 10, 17, 24

Zoo Animals Live!

9:30-10 a.m.

10:30-11 a.m.

5:30-6 p.m.

9:30-10 a.m.

10:30-11 a.m.

5:30-6 p.m.

Get a close look at some Topeka Zoo animals with Rachael Rost, education specialist. She will help separate animal fact from fiction.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Thu Aug 6 Thu Sep 3

4-4:45 p.m.

4-4:45 p.m.

Back to School Blast [All ages]

Style up your school supplies with fun crafts that make going back to school a blast! Activities for all ages from Preschool to High School. Preschool aged kids meet in the Story Zone, Grades K-2 gather at the T-Rex feet. Tweens grades 3-6 go to the tween area and teens gather in The Edge.

■ Kids Library

Fri

Aug 7

2-3 p.m.

tWiin Xgaming [8-12 years]

Shake off your sleepiness with some fun songs and crazy dancin’ with Kyler. Occasional surprises and guests!

■ The Story Zone 121C

Sat Sat

Aug 8, 22 Sep 12, 26

Come hang out and play awesome games on the Wii or Xbox. 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).

10-10:30 a.m.

10-10:30 a.m.

Guys Read [8-12 years]

■ Tweens Area 121A

Tue

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. First timers score a members-only book bag. Receive books on a first-come, first-served basis. For more info, call Jason at 785-580-4565.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Sat Sat

Aug 8 Sep 12

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

■ The Story Zone

Wed Sep 2

2-3 p.m.

2-3 p.m.

Dogs are man's best friend, but a child's best listener.

Grab your favorite book and read to the Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

■ The Story Zone 121C

Sun Sep 6, 13, 20, 27

Enter the library’s Minecraft® world on our own server and build, build, build. Each time we meet, we’ll have a new mission to construct and complete new parts of the library’s landscape. Then, we’ll unleash creepers.

Share a story or two, encourage creativity and make memories with us. All you need is a fun-loving grownup, a curious kid, a shirt you can get messy and smiles.

Sat Sat

Aug 15 Sep 19

■ Computer Training Center

Wed Sep 9 Wed Sep 23

Bring the whole family, daycare or preschool for some guitar picking music, dancing, whimsical books and great big smiles with Kyler.

Fri Fri

Aug 21 Sep 18

Sat

Aug 29

Toddler Time 2 [24-36 months]

Share stories, songs and crafts with your older toddler.

This 6-week program transitions children from lap-sitting to independent storytimes. Registration for the next program session begins at 9 a.m. August 18. Register online at tscpl.eventbrite.com

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue

Sep 1

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Classic Film Series Cheaper by the Dozen

Set in the early 20th century, this classic family comedy follows the efforts of a husband and wife as they try to maintain control in a home with 12 children. 1950 | 86 minutes | Color ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

Aug 14

2-4 p.m.

The Ox-Bow Incident

A posse catches up to three men suspected of killing a local farmer and the posse becomes strongly divided on whether or not to lynch the men. 1943 | 75 minutes | B/W Sep 11

2-4 p.m.

Movies By The Lawn [All ages]

MUSIC

Mon Sep 21, 28

Mon Oct 5, 12, 19

2-3:30 p.m.

10-10:45 a.m.

6:30-7:15 p.m.

10-10:45 a.m.

6:30- 7:45 p.m.

Sep 19

8-9:30 p.m.

Introduction to Songwriting [All ages]

Budding songwriters will learn about various aspects of songwriting, including tricks and tips, as well as examples of songs to assist in the learning process.

Registration required.

■ Central Park Community Center - 785-251-2965

Wed Aug 19 Wed Sep 16

1-2 p.m.

1-2 p.m.

Music for a Sunday Afternoon: Konza Winds

The Konza Winds is a marvelous woodwind quintet from Kansas State University. Enjoy the unique timbres of the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn blending together in a burst of colorful harmony.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sun Sep 20

3-4 p.m.

AUGUST

Tue Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Tue Oct 6 9:30-10 a.m.

10:30-11 a.m.

6:30-7 p.m.

TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

A teenager learns of the stark difference between adventure fantasy and the ugly realities of war. © Sony | Netherlands | 2008 | Rated R | 103 minutes | Color

Use science, technology, engineering, art and math as you investigate, collaborate and create in this hands-on, problem solving program. Registration required. Call 785-580-4565.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

■ Lingo Story Room

Winter in Wartime

Sat

Play together and participate in activities that focus on healthy child development and early literacy. Learn about your role as your child's first teacher. Local partners will be present to share resources available to the community.

Registration required for the 5 week program. Call 785-580-4565

Wed Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 9:30-10 a.m.

10:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

6:30-7 p.m.

6:30-8:30 p.m.

■ Kansas State Capitol, 300 W. 10th

Family Place Learn & Play [Birth-3 years]

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Aug 4

Thu Sep 17

Sun Sep 20

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

Tue

■ Dinosaur Zone

■ Lingo Story Room

Toddler Time 1 [12 -24 months]

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Join us at the Kansas State Capitol to watch The Sandlot (Rated PG | 1993). This baseball film follows a group of kids as they experience numerous adventures on and off the field. The movie will be shown on the north side of the grounds at 8 p.m., and fun activities will be available prior to the start of the film.

10:30-11 a.m.

4:30-5:15 p.m.

Gathering STEAM [8-12 years]

10-10:30 a.m.

Come see the film that started our obsession with Godzilla, Gojira. © Classic media | Japan | 1954| Not Rated | 96 minutes | B/W

■ Crestview Community Center

Visit countries from all around the world with music, dance, food and other activities. Check out an armload of awesome books as a souvenir of your worldwide tour.

What do Dr. Seuss and Brown v. Board of Education National Historic site have in common? Find out when you join Ranger Nick in this storytime celebration of the fun you can have when you try new things.

International Film Series Gojira

Fri

Factual Fun: Around the World [5-8 years]

10-10:30 a.m.

10-10:30 a.m.

MOVIES

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

Thu Sep 10

Read with a Ranger [3-5 years]

■ The Story Zone 121C

4-5 p.m.

4-5 p.m.

Crestview Storytime

10-10:30 a.m.

10-10:30 a.m.

Musical Storytime for Everybody [All ages]

■ The Story Zone 121C

2-3 p.m.

Minecraft® @ Your Library [8-12 years]

4:30-5:30 p.m.

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Stories and Art [3-8 years]

■ Lingo Story Room 121

4-5 p.m.

R.E.A.D. Dogs [All ages]

Take a walk on the wild side with our naturalist librarians.

Marvel at our featured creatures, get up close and personal with our amazing animal guests and make a memento of your encounter to take home.

Mon Aug 10 Mon Sep 14

Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 4-5 p.m.

4-H in the Library [5-12 years]

Amazing Animals [5-12 years]

■ Lingo Story Room

Math and Science Exploration [5-10 years]

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Musical Storytime [Birth - 5 years]

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

2 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 23/30 24/31 25 26

13

Library Closed

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

SEPTEMBER

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 20 21 22 23 24/30 25 26 29 27 28 29 30

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

Fun After School [12-18 years]

TEENS Teen Writer’s Group [12-18 years]

Find inspiration to create. Join others who share your literary passion as we express ourselves and explore the world through our works of poetry and prose.

■ The Edge - Teen Room

Mon Aug 10, 24 Mon Sep 14, 28

7-8 p.m.

7-8 p.m.

Anime Kurabu [12-18 years]

Kon’nichiwa! Do you love all things anime and manga?

If you answered “Hai,” then plan on coming to this fun kurabu where we will play, watch, read, write, draw and imagine all things anime.

■ The Edge - Teen Room

Tue Tue

Aug 18 Sep 15

7-8 p.m.

7-8 p.m.

Youth Indexing Competition [14-18 years]

This is the kick-off event for an exciting opportunity for youth to serve the genealogy community, have fun and compete by indexing genealogical records online for prizes. Competition lasts from Sept. 1 to Nov. 13.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Sat

Aug 29

3-6 p.m.

Connect Four Tournament [12-18 years]

Make a connection! Join other teens for a Connect Four Tournament. Become a connection champion and earn a sweet prize.

■ The Edge - Teen Room

Tue

Sep 8

2-3 p.m.

Check out a new craft, game, cool activity or whatever else we can find to play with. Amp up the fun by bringing some friends. It’s something different every month!

■ The Edge - Teen Room

Thu Sep 10

Topeka makerspaces

NO BOOKMOBILE SERVICE AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 7 | FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES, CHECK tscpl.org/bookmobile

Anyone Can Cook [12-18 years]

MONDAY

For anyone who loves to eat but can't cook. Learn to follow a recipe, plan healthy and delicious meals and snacks, and explore different styles of cooking.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Fri

Sep 18

4-5 p.m.

Double Dueling: Yu-Gi-Oh! [12+ years]

Bring your cards and prepare for fierce battle with other Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic the Gathering players.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Mon Sep 21

Unsuspecting summer love, figuring life out and having fun...all while having cancer. This movie is an instant classic that is full of feeling, and it’s also a commonly challenged book. You definitely don’t want to miss this, plus you could win a free book!

■ The Edge - Teen Room

Mon Sep 28

3:30-5:30 p.m.

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Teen Performers’ Place [12-18 years]

Wed Sep 30

712 Kansas Ave. 712innovations.com

September 17 4:00 pm

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November 19 4:00 pm

1515 SW 10th AVENUE | TOPEKA, KS 66604

All meetings held on Thursdays in the Menninger Room except Annual budget hearing Aug 13, 5:30 PM in Marvin Auditorium.

Check daily schedule in the Rotunda on meeting days for changes.

(Budget: 5:30 pm)

Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California

9:30 am – 11:30 am Educational & Quest Credit Union, SE 29th & Croco 9:30 am – 12:15 pm Auburn Community Center, 121 W. 11th 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 Visit tscpl.org/bookmobile to locate the drop box location nearest to you.

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

4-5:30 p.m.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE August 13 5:00 pm

9:30 am – 7:30 pm 9:30 am – 7:30 pm

SATURDAY

Make-It Lab at the Library 1515 SW 10th Ave. tscpl.org/make-it-lab

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

FRIDAY

You sing, dance, read poetry, tell jokes, act or play an instrument, but you need someplace to practice on a stage with a mic in front of a real audience. Look no further. If you are not a performer, then stay and enjoy the entertainment! Must be 18 or under to take the stage. Registration required. Call 785-580-4565 ■ The Edge - Teen Room

9:30 am – 1:00 pm

9:30 am – 1:00 pm

2:15 pm – 7:30 pm 2:15 pm – 7:30 pm

THURSDAY

Shouldn’t read this, can’t read that, you can’t handle those. Is it true? Come find out as we explore commonly banned and challenged books for teens. Plus: snacks.

Sep 29

Pine Ridge, 1100 SE Highland Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th Educational & Quest Credit Union, SE 29th & Croco Avondale East, 455 SE Golf Park Blvd Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 SE Tecumseh

WEDNESDAY

Don’t Read This [12-18 years]

Tue

9:30 am – 11:30 am 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm 1:00 pm – 3:15 pm 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

TUESDAY

3:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

Books Into Movies The Fault In Our Stars [12-18 years]

■ The Edge - Teen Room

All the tools you need to transform ideas into results.

3-4:30 p.m.

December 17 4:00 pm

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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE AUGUST 2015 AUGUST 1 SATURDAY Math & Science Exploration 10 AM K 70s Saturdays 11 AM AR Gaming for Adults 2 PM A

A=ADULTS AR=ART B=BOOKS C=COMPUTER K=KIDS[BIRTH-11 YEARS] M=MOVIES MU=MUSIC T=TEENS[12-18 YEARS]

AUGUST 14 FRIDAY Reviving the Past Opens 9 AM AR Excel: Lists 1 PM C Film: Cheaper by the Dozen 2 PM M AUGUST 15 SATURDAY Local Writers Workshop Stories and Art

9 AM A 10 AM K

8 AM A 1 PM C 1 PM A 7 PM B

AUGUST 17 MONDAY Monday Farmers Market Editing Digital Photos Sports Trivia

8 AM A 1 PM C 7 PM A

AUGUST 4 TUESDAY Preschool Storytime Tuesday Topics Computer & Gadget Help International Film: Gojira Windows for Beginners

10 AM K 11:30 AM A 3:30 PM C 6:30 PM M 7 PM C

AUGUST 18 TUESDAY Taming Your Mouse Preschool Storytime Computer & Gadget Help Anime Kurabu Excel: Lists

9:30 AM C 10 AM K 3:30 PM C 7 PM T 7 PM C

AUGUST 5 WEDNESDAY Preschool Storytime Word II Recycled/Upcycled Felt How to Start a Business

10 AM K 1 PM C 1 PM A 6 PM A

AUGUST 6 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Computerized Genealogy Preschool Storytime Pinterest for Beginners Zoo Animals Live!

Book, Book, Goose!

AUGUST 19 WEDNESDAY Windows for Beginners Preschool Storytime Introduction to Songwriting iPad Workshop TALK About Lit Kick-Off

9:30 AM C 10 AM K 1 PM MU 1:30 PM C 7 PM B

9:30 AM K 10 AM A 10 AM K 1 PM C 4 PM K 6:30 PM B

AUGUST 20 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Computer & Gadget Help Altered Book Workshop Afro American Book Talk

9:30 AM K 10 AM K 1:30 PM C 6:30 PM AR 7 PM B

AUGUST 7 FRIDAY Word: Mail Merge Back to School Blast

1 PM C 2 PM K

AUGUST 21 FRIDAY Internet Introduction Musical Storytime

AUGUST 8 SATURDAY Volunteer Community Fair Musical Storytime Art in Common Computerized Genealogy Guys Read

10 AM A 10 AM K 10 AM AR 11 AM A 2 PM K

AUGUST 3 MONDAY Monday Farmers Market Word I: Intro to Word Medicare Mondays PostPublic Article Club

AUGUST 9 SUNDAY Discover House Secrets

2 PM A

AUGUST 10 MONDAY Monday Farmers Market Facebook for Beginners Classics Made Modern Caregiver Support Group Amazing Animals Computerized Genealogy Teen Writer’s Group

8 AM A 1 PM C 1:30 PM B 3:30 PM A 4:30 PM K 5 PM A 7 PM T

AUGUST 11 TUESDAY Journaling Words & Images Preschool Storytime Computer & Gadget Help Excel: Intro to Spreadsheets

10 AM A 10 AM K 3:30 PM C 7 PM C

AUGUST 12 WEDNESDAY Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Crestview Chapter Chat 1 PM B AUGUST 13 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Excel: Intro to Spreadsheets Pinterest for Beginners KS Afro-Amer Genealogy Fall Lawn Care

9:30 AM K 10 AM K 1 PM C 7 PM C 7 PM A 7 PM A

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AUGUST 22 SATURDAY Musical Storytime 10 AM K Gallery walk w/ Roe & Bass 2 PM AR AUGUST 23 SUNDAY So Many Books

3 PM B

AUGUST 24 MONDAY Washburn Sesquicentennial Monday Farmers Market Ebooks & Digital Downloads Vaccines, Calling the Shots Teen Writer’s Group

AR 8 AM A 1 PM C 6:30 PM A 7 PM T

AUGUST 25 TUESDAY Google It! Preschool Storytime Computer & Gadget Help Ebooks for Android & Nook Bean There, Read That

9:30 AM C 10 AM K 3:30 PM C 7 PM C 7 PM B

AUGUST 26 WEDNESDAY Email for Beginners 9:30 AM C Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Word I: Intro to Word 1 PM C AUGUST 27 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Computer & Gadget Help Fantasy Football Draft Historic Quilt & Clothing Facebook for Beginners Bee & Butterfly Gardens

9:30 AM K 10 AM K 1:30 PM C 6:30 PM A 7 PM A 7 PM C 7 PM A

AUGUST 28 FRIDAY PowerPoint

1 PM C

TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

AUGUST 29 SATURDAY Teacher Treats History Roll: NOTO Read with a Ranger Computer & Gadget Help Youth Indexing Competition Altered Book Workshop

8:30 AM A 10 AM A 10 AM K 11 AM C 3 PM T 3 PM AR

AUGUST 31 MONDAY Monday Farmers Market

8 AM A

SEPTEMBER 11 FRIDAY Film: The Ox-Bow Incident 2 PM M SEPTEMBER 12 SATURDAY Computer & Gadget Help 9:30 AM C Neighborhood Fair 10 AM A Musical Storytime 10 AM K Art in Common 10 AM AR Computerized Genealogy 11 AM A Guys Read 2 PM K SEPTEMBER 13 SUNDAY Gallery walk with Wang, Ehlers, Kirchhefer, Borger and Kuhn 2 PM AR R.E.A.D. Dogs 2 PM K

SEPTEMBER 2015 SEPTEMBER 1 TUESDAY Toddler Time 2 Preschool Storytime Tuesday Topics Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming Film: Winter in Wartime Library Ebooks for Kindle

9:30 AM K 10 AM K 11:30 AM A 3:30 PM C 4 PM K 6:30 PM M 7 PM C

SEPTEMBER 14 MONDAY Monday Farmers Market Facebook for Beginners Medicare Mondays Classics Made Modern Caregiver Support Group Amazing Animals Computerized Genealogy Teen Writer’s Group Wild Maine

SEPTEMBER 2 WEDNESDAY Windows for Beginners 9:30 AM C Toddler Time 1 9:30 AM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Aluminum-can Embossing 1 PM A Editing Digital Photos 1 PM C 4-H in the Library 4 PM K How to Start a Business 6 PM A

SEPTEMBER 15 TUESDAY Toddler Time 2 9:30 AM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 PM C tWiin Xgaming 4 PM K Word I: Intro to Word 7 PM C Anime Kurabu 7 PM T

SEPTEMBER 3 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 AM K Computerized Genealogy 10 AM A Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Computer & Gadget Help 1:30 PM C Zoo Animals Live!

4 PM K Book, Book, Goose!

6:30 PM B Excel: Intro to Spreadsheets 7 PM C SEPTEMBER 4 FRIDAY Pinterest for Beginners

SEPTEMBER 16 WEDNESDAY Excel: Intro to Spreadsheets 9:30 AM C Senior Information Fair 9:30 AM A Toddler Time 1 9:30 AM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Introduction to Songwriting 1 PM MU iPad Workshop 1:30 PM C How to Nonprofit Grants 3:30 PM A TALK Lit - Sag Harbor 7 PM B

1 PM C

SEPTEMBER 5 SATURDAY Math and Science Exploration 10 AM K Gaming for Adults 2 PM A

SEPTEMBER 17 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 AM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Computer & Gadget Help 1:30 PM C Factual Fun 4:30 PM K Afro American Book Talk 7 PM B Excel: Charting 7 PM C

SEPTEMBER 6 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs 2 PM K SEPTEMBER 7 MONDAY PostPublic Article Club 7 PM B SEPTEMBER 8 TUESDAY Toddler Time 2 Journaling Words & Images Preschool Storytime Connect Four Tournament Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming

8 AM A 1 PM C 1 PM A 1:30 PM B 3:30 PM A 4:30 PM K 5 PM A 7 PM T 7 PM A

SEPTEMBER 18 FRIDAY Excel: Lists Musical Storytime Anyone Can Cook Friends Book Sale

9:30 AM K 10 AM A 10 AM K 2 PM T 3:30 PM C 4 PM K

9:30 AM C 10 AM K 4 PM T 6 PM A

SEPTEMBER 19 SATURDAY Friends Book Sale 9 AM A Stories and Art 10 AM K Movies By The Lawn 8 PM M

SEPTEMBER 9 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30 AM K Word I: Intro to Word 9:30 AM C Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Crestview Chapter Chat 1 PM B Minecraft® @ Your Library 4 PM K SEPTEMBER 10 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 AM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Crestview Storytime 10:30 AM K Computer & Gadget Help 1:30 PM C Fun After School 3 PM T Retirement and Medicare 6:30 PM A Perennial Garden Layout 7 PM A Excel: Lists 7 PM C KS Afro-Amer Genealogy 7 PM A 15

SEPTEMBER 20 SUNDAY Friends Book Sale Gathering STEAM R.E.A.D. Dogs Music: Konza Winds

10 AM A 2 PM K 2 PM K 3 PM MU

SEPTEMBER 21 MONDAY About Face Begins Friends Book Sale Monday Farmers Market Family Place Learn & Play Taming Your Mouse Double Dueling: Yu-Gi-Oh!

9 AM AR 7 AM A 8 AM A 10 AM K 1 PM C 3:30 PM T

SEPTEMBER 22 TUESDAY Toddler Time 2 9:30 AM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Beginning Embroidery 1 PM A Windows for Beginners 1 PM C Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 PM C tWiin Xgaming 4 PM K Beginning Embroidery 6:30 PM A Word II 7 PM C Bean There, Read That 7 PM B SEPTEMBER 23 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30 AM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Internet Introduction 1 PM C Minecraft® @ Your Library 4 PM K Understanding Cancer 6:30 PM A SEPTEMBER 24 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 AM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Computer & Gadget Help 1:30 PM C Genealogy - Czech Ancestors 7 PM A Ebooks & Digital Downloads 7 PM C Women & Money 7 PM A SEPTEMBER 25 FRIDAY Google It! 1 PM C Trivia Night @ your library 6:30 PM A SEPTEMBER 26 SATURDAY Musical Storytime 10 AM K Trivia Afternoon 3 PM A SEPTEMBER 27 SUNDAY Book Launch: Time Harbor 2 PM B R.E.A.D. Dogs 2 PM K So Many Books 3 PM B SEPTEMBER 28 MONDAY Monday Farmers Market Family Place Learn & Play Email for Beginners Film: The Fault In Our Stars Teen Writer’s Group

8 AM A 10 AM K 1 PM C 3:30 PM T 7 PM T

SEPTEMBER 29 TUESDAY Toddler Time 2 9:30 AM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Don’t Read This 3:30 PM T Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 PM C tWiin Xgaming 4 PM K PowerPoint 7 PM C

The Library Foundation receives donations at Topeka Gives event

The Library Foundation participated in Topeka Gives June 2. A record-breaking total of $434,016.73 was contributed to local agencies.

Of the 131 organizations participating, the Foundation received the ninth largest check for $9,878.63. Out of that amount, $1,458.63 was the library’s match from the Topeka Community Foundation. 38 donors, including six new contributors, supported the library. Thank you to the many generous library supporters who participated.

SEPTEMBER 30 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30 AM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Word: Mail Merge 1 PM C Teen Performers’ Place 4 PM T

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Sept 7 Labor Day - Library Closed Sept 18-20 Friends Book Sale Sept 19 Movies By the Lawn Oct 3 Movies By the Lawn

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2015

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library 1515 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66604-1374 AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2015

Library Hours: Mon–Fri 9 am–9 pm Sat 9 am–6 pm | Sun 12–9 pm 785 580-4400

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$5 admission for non-members Friends members get in free!

You can buy your membership at the door SATURDAY 9am–5pm FREE ADMISSION SUNDAY 10am–5pm $5 BAG DAY MONDAY ONLY! 7am–12 noon Leftover Day - anything left is free.

For more information, 785 580-4445 or 580-4443

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The Biggest and Best Book Sale in NE Kansas!

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Incredibly low prices!

100,000 books, music, and movies to choose from. Bring your friends and family.

They’ll help you carry more home.

Now accepting Visa and MasterCard, but no checks.

Book Sale proceeds support library programs and services.