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I didn't know the library did that! Students tasked with writing critical or research papers will quickly learn that our databases are a gold mine for citations. Each comes with an impressive "works cited" line to include in those bibliographies. Your teachers will thank you.
Can't remember the capital of North Dakota? Google it. Want to know the story of how the Chippewa Tribe migrated to North Dakota in the 1400s? Don't Google that. Get your inquiring mind straight to a library database. Did you know the library has over 80 databases full of excellent articles and authoritative resources? They're primed for academic and general research in just about every topic under the sun.
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wackos. Bonus: Our material also comes with a real, live person - a librarian! Let's say that an article you've read in a database cites further research that you can't locate. Librarians are the bosses of locating research articles. With a few exceptions, the library's databases are accessible 24/7 from any computer or device, with your library card, at tscpl.org/research. Didn't know the library did that? Well, now you do. And knowledge is power.
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Read the Library Journal feature story about your library
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Awarded by Library Journal and Gale Cengage Learning to the best role-model library in North America
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s Chief Executive Officer of the 2016 Library of the Year, I feel fortunate that our library was selected out of over 9,000 eligible libraries. But luck really has nothing to do with it.
We also discussed what our library professionals have done internally to prepare for making community impacts. We've changed the definition of what it means to be a librarian over the past several years.
It's really because of the great work our staff does every day. It's the support we get from our board of trustees and their guidance in utilizing the great resources we have. And it's because of the support of our community.
This award means that we are a worldclass library. Now, the work really begins. We're embarking on a new strategic plan that's really focused on what the community said they wanted and needed from us. And so everyone will discover their passion for learning. Every child will be ready for kindergarten. We're committed to making sure that everyone continues to learn throughout life to live their best life. We want every citizen in Shawnee County to be readers.
Library Journal sees a lot of applications every year. Ours told a story. The best applications are stories. Rather than just a list of the things we do and the stuff we have, we wrote about how we work to build community - through partnerships, facilitation and relationships. For a number of years, the library has really focused on how to make a difference in our community, especially in the areas of learning and literacy. We know that those are the areas our community wants us to focus on, because we've made it a point to ask our community, "What do you want from us?" In 2014, we conducted a community survey. Last summer, we conducted a series of meetings, talked to people face-to-face and asked, "What are your dreams and aspiration for your self, your family and your community? How can the library help you achieve them?"That process was a great deal of the story we told in our Library of the Year application. TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Thank you to the 225 staff members who work hard to assist our customers and to perform good work all across the county. Thank you to our board of trustees, and to our Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation. Thank you to the 100,000+ people who have library cards and who use the library. Thank you, citizens of Topeka and Shawnee County, for your support. — Gina Millsap, CEO, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library 3
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World History in Context
There's a whole world of history to explore. With World History in Context, that world is located in one easy-to-use database, free to access with your library card.
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The all new face of play Sherry Hess has lots of favorite books for preschoolers, but plans to emphasize play-based learning in her role as Early Childhood Learning Coordinator on the library's new bus, set to arrive this fall.
Your library is both a physical place and a digital space. You can access each with your card. 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, of course. 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.
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eet the woman who can move mountains when it comes to early childhood literacy.
books. Yes, learning is books, but it's also toys, play and problem solving - all those happen with the library."
Sherry Hess, the library's new Early Childhood Learning Coordinator, may have a disarming smile and a soft spot for Pete the Cat, but make no mistake — she's one of Topeka's toughest warriors in the fight for early childhood literacy.
Sherry's going to be a familiar face as the coordinator for the library's newest outreach vehicle. The Learn & Play Bus will provide a fun, interactive play-based environment to teach the most essential skills necessary for school readiness. It will arrive on Topeka streets this fall.
Sherry, who joins the library with the experience from her former Parent Educator role at USD 501's Parents as Teachers program, knows the importance of getting the under-5-set ready to read.
"In our community, preschool may not be available to every child. With this vehicle, we're offering yet another point of access to library services that help your child learn and parents to learn how to become their child's first teacher."
"One of the library's community impact goals is 'Every child will be ready for kindergarten,'"says Sherry. "And that's exactly where I'll focus. I want parents to approach our services as more than
The new bus is all about closing the distance between kids and learning. "This mobile version of our Kids
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Sherry has followed that good advice to a T with her own son. "I take my kiddo to the library for a movie night or to check out a book for us to read together," she says, and adds, "that's how we got into Harry Potter!" Keep a lookout for Sherry at the library and say hello. She and her team will soon be headed to your neighborhood.
Beep, beep! A fun place to learn and play is headed to your neighborhood!
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Library will remove the access barrier and bring resources to families where they live. Children’s brains develop through key relationships and learning through play. There will be a strong emphasis on parent engagement and education,"says LeAnn Brungardt, Youth Services Supervisor.
Made possible through a partnership between the library and USD 501 Parents As Teachers, USD 501 Sheldon Head Start, Shawnee County Health Agency, TARC, Washburn Institute of Technology, USD 437 Parents as Teachers, Child Care Aware of Northeast Kansas and the Topeka Rescue Mission. Funding provided by the Friends of the Library and an estate gift through the Library Foundation. foundation.tscpl.org
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ids, go on an adventure with Miss Humblebee's Academy.
The library has a fun new place at tscpl.org/kids for young children to learn about language and literacy, math, science and social studies, art and music. Create your own avatar, earn coins as you progress through each lesson and earn rewards. Purchase items in the shop to dress
It's easily accessible for busy families that are always on-the-go. Anyone can pick up their smartphone or tablet and play. Printable worksheets are also available. Parents can check their kids' growth through progress reports that are emailed weekly or online.
up your character, or decorate your characters’ room. Need a break from your hard work? Swing by the virtual music room and listen to music while recharging your avatar with a snack. Try it out! Parents know their kids are developing cognitive skills needed for kindergarten readiness as they continue to learn. Kids are just plain having a blast.
Visit tscpl.org/kids to access Miss Humblebee's Academy today.
Read for fun Kids should read for the pure fun of it.
are available at your library to read at your leisure.
Reading practice during summer ensures that your child heads back to school maintaining or improving reading skills. They're ready for the texts demanded by a curriculum. But lifelong readers are truly born when they seek out books for the pure pleasure of reading.
We also have a plethora of readingfocused events that are always a blast. Go to tscpl.org/events to find one that suits your little reader.
Lean on the library for help with material that kids will dive into happily. Reading is reading, no matter what medium it’s in. Graphic novels, audiobooks, magazines and ebooks
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Check out a book-in-your-pocket Because our lightweight Playaway audiobooks go everywhere. catalog.tscpl.org
Librarians are always available to give suggestions whether it be in person, over the phone, via text message or live chat. Get in touch at tscpl.org/ask.
Parents, look for USD 501's iRead20 calendar in your child's homework folder and stick it on the fridge. It's a fun and easy way to keep kids engaged in reading for pleasure outside of the classroom. 20 minutes a day is all it takes.
The Kids Library is a great spot to pack in 20 minutes of reading
Because a book after a book after a book initiates a thirst for reading. catalog.tscpl.org
Check out a visual feast for the brain Because graphic novels are just as rich a read as regular ol' novels. catalog.tscpl.org 5
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in the house, creating a home library of up to 60 books and instilling a love of books and reading from an early age. But we can't sign kids up for the program until we've reached our goal.
In an effort to make sure every child in Shawnee County is ready for kindergarten, the Library Foundation is raising funds for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL). With DPIL, kids can have a wealth of books
In partnership with United Way of Greater Topeka, the Library Foundation is 2/3 of the way to its fundraising goal. We've used our Library of the Year prize money, $10,000 toward fundraising, too. But
we could still use your help to boost it over the finish line. Because raising a whole new generation of avid readers is the key to ensuring our community's future prosperity. Donate today @ foundation.tscpl.org or text "READ25" to 52000 to donate $25, sponsoring a year of books for one child.
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FIND YOUR NEXT READ Kivrin, 7 years old
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everly Cleary celebrated her 100th birthday this year, and although many of her books were published decades ago, they still remain popular and relevant to young readers. Why should a kid want to read Beverly Cleary? As the mom of two Beverly Cleary experts, 5-year-old Travis and 7-year-old Kivrin, I can attest that Beverly Cleary’s books aren’t outdated at all. Please Write in this Book by Mary Amato When Ms. Wurtz leaves a blank book in the Writer's Corner with a note encouraging those who find it to "talk to each other" in its pages, the students' entries spark a classroom-wide battle. — Marlana Hodgkinson, kids librarian
Why is Beverly Cleary such a good writer for kids? Travis: All the kids like her books. Everybody likes them. Maybe she thought of the future when she wrote these. Why listen to the audiobooks? Mom: The Ramona Quimby audiobooks are narrated by actress Stockard Channing. The Henry Huggins audiobooks are voiced by actor Neil Patrick Harris. The audiobooks bring the characters to life, especially for younger children who can’t yet read the books themselves. I asked the kids to tell me about some of their favorite characters and scenes. Ramona Travis: I don’t have a favorite part in Ramona, I like the whole thing! Kivrin: My favorite part is when Ramona is trying to get her dad out of smoking and she hangs up signs and he tears them down. Travis: That part is hilarious.
True Crime Addict by James Renner This is the story of Renner’s spellbinding investigation of the missing persons case of Maura Murray, which has taken on a life of its own for armchair sleuths across the web. In 2011, as an investigative journalist, James began researching the strange disappearance of Maura Murray. She was a UMass student who went missing after wrecking her car in rural New Hampshire in 2004. Over the course of his investigation, he uncovers shocking new clues about what may have happened to Maura, but also finds himself in dangerous situations with little regard for his own well-being. As his quest to find Maura deepens, the case takes a toll on his personal life. The result is a dual investigation of the complicated story of the All-American girl who went missing and James' equally complicated true crime addiction. — Julie Nelson, author of Lost in the Stacks, tscpl.org
Henry and Beezus Travis: Well, they’re really good friends and Henry likes to come over to Beezus’s house and plays checkers but Ramona always messes it up. The Book That Matters Most by Ann Hood Ava’s twenty-five-year marriage has fallen apart, and her two grown children are pursuing their own lives outside of the country. Ava joins a book group, not only for her love of reading but also out of sheer desperation for companionship. The group’s goal throughout the year is for each member to present the book that matters most to them. Ava rediscovers a mysterious book from her childhood—one that helped her through the traumas of the untimely deaths of her sister and mother. Alternating with Ava’s story is that of her troubled daughter Maggie, who, living in Paris, descends into a destructive relationship with an older man. Ava’s mission to find that book and its enigmatic author takes her on a quest that unravels the secrets of her past and offers her and Maggie the chance to remake their lives. — Jennifer Jones, author, Fiction 5, tscpl.org
Ribsy Kivrin: When Ribsy gets carried up the current is my favorite part. Socks Kivrin: When the baby Charles Williams locks his mother out of his room and starts messing up everything and tearing up the wallpaper and his crib and spilling his milk. That's my favorite. Travis: He blocks off the door and starts playing with Socks. Ralph S. Mouse Travis: My favorite is where the cat nearly gets him - and the cat doesn’t get distracted when the watch is lost and squeezes all the way in! Kivrin: We keep having all the same favorite parts! Mitch and Amy Travis: Mitch is my favorite – I like when Mitch stands up to Allen and fights him. Kivrin: I like when Amy and her friend Bonnie play pioneers.
Spud by John Van Der Ruit In 1990, thirteen-year-old John "Spud" Milton, a prepubescent choirboy, keeps a diary of his first year at an elite, boys-only boarding school in South Africa, as he deals with bizarre housemates, wild crushes and embarrassingly dysfunctional parents. — Andrea Bair, teen librarian
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3D map of checkout locations in Shawnee County.
Kids eat free lunch served by library staff
Awarded by Library Journal and Gale Cengage Learning to the best role model library in North America
Five of the nine management staff members who are Leadership Topeka graduates.
Super readers strut their stuff during Summerfest.
Congratulations, Topeka and Shawnee County, your library is Library of the Year!
• Creating facilitators among our management and staff and providing guidance at vital community conversations
Library Journal announced June 7 that the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library won the highest honor in the United States and Canada: Library of the Year. We won Library of the Year because we've demonstrated outstanding community involvement by:
• Creating internal change to streamline productivity and foster a staff of respected community ambassadors
• Creating community leaders both internally and through educational programs for the public
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• Creating connections between our services, collections and staff and the residents who need them - in every far-reaching corner of the county, and through collaborations and partnerships with many organizations • Creating data-based services through conversations and examinations that guide our response to community needs, dreams and aspirations 8
Librarian Lissa Staley facilitates at the Community Health Plan meetings.
• Creating community change through community impact goals aligned with the needs of the community Each year, Library Journal looks for role model libraries to vie for the honor of being named the Library Journal / Gale Cengage Learning Library of the Year. More than 9,500 public libraries in the U.S. and Canada are eligible to apply for the $10,000 prize. Past winners have gained immeasurable prestige for their home communities. To be awarded Library of the Year is an honor that resonates for a lifetime.
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COMMUNITYTheIMPACT GOALS Next Decade Goals What do you want from the library?
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Every child will be ready for kindergarten
Everyone will discover their passion for learning
Everyone will continue learning new ways to live their best life
Literacy
Organization
Strategic planinng is an ongoing process, but it begins with identifying the needs of the people we serve. We’ve compiled input from the community survey, our Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library, Library Foundation, Teen Advisory Board, staff and face-to-face with the community at public workshops. You want us to be community leaders in literacy and learning. Because of that emphasis on learning, the library’s staff is engaged in its own learning process—what we think of as the equivalent of a master's degree in human learning—to ensure that the literacy and learning work we do is based on research and current learning theory. We’re committed to making a difference in the community and achieving more through collective impact. Now we are armed with goals based on data about what Topeka and Shawnee County residents really want and need. We look forward to serving those needs in the decade to come. Stay tuned for information about how our work plan evolves. We're ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work.
Topeka & Shawnee County will be an engaged community of readers
The library will be a learning organization committed to excellence in: • Leadership • Planning • Customer focus • Process management • Partner focus
What You Said is Important* Provide services to allow children from birth to age 5 to enter school ready to learn Provide services to help all school-age children learn Provide services that support reading and learning throughout life
Promote reading and literacy Be the deciding factor for people moving to Topeka
Provide services that support reading and learning
Support lifelong learning
Provide resources for reading / listening / viewing pleasure
Visionary leadership
Promote reading and literacy
Literacy for all ages
Embrace diversity
Lead Community change / social issues
Keep college grads in Topeka
Community hub Outreach to targeted populations
Topeka pride Vital downtown & riverfront
Provide services for children to enter school ready
Help individuals use technology tools
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August / September Schedule of Events ¡ tscpl.org/events For library events that require registration, visit tscpl.eventbrite.com • Call 785-580-4400 for assistance Journaling with Words and Images
ADULT Monday Farmers Market at Your Library High-quality, locally grown produce, farm fresh eggs, bedding plants and fresh cut flowers. Visit the library booth for a free, fun kid craft.
■ Anton Room 202
■ Parking Lot
Mondays through Oct 10 8-11:30 a.m.
Tue Tue
Medicare Mondays
Financial Emergency Preparedness
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas helps you navigate the complex web of Medicare. ■ Menninger Room 206
Mon Aug 1 Mon Sep 12
1-3 p.m. 1-3 p.m.
League of Women Voters Tuesday Topics Important topics of the day to be discussed. The public is invited. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Tue Tue
Aug 2 Sep 6
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arts & Crafts Workshop
his month we will make Artist Trading Cards - miniature works of art created with a variety of media. A great way to try out new techniques in a fun, low-stress way! Materials provided. To register, call the Crestview Community Center, 785-251-2960. ■ Crestview Community Center - 4801 SW Shunga Dr.
Wed Aug 3 Wed Sep 7
1-2:30 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m.
Sports Trivia
■ Pizza Pub - 1801 SW Wanamaker
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Aug 5
8:30-10:30 p.m.
Gaming for Adults
Sat Sat
Aug 6 Sep 3
2-5 p.m. 2-5 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group
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 April Maddox, caregiver support specialist at Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging. ■ Anton Room 202
Mon Aug 8 Mon Sep 12
3:30-4:30 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Downsizing can mean different things to different people. Baby Boomers often think of it as rightsizing while late in life seniors come at the word as a prelude to a move. Carol Ronnebaum, senior real estate specialist, discusses both perspectives, and best practices to achieve both.
10-11:30 a.m. 10-11:30 a.m.
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mon Aug 22
■ Menninger Room 206
Thu Aug 11
Get involved in a supportive community of fellow photographers. Meet up at a different location each month to take pictures, share creative ideas and have fun. Anyone is welcome, whether you use the most expensive up-to-date camera or a simple cell phone. ■ Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historical site, 124 NW Filmore
Mon Aug 22
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Mon Sep 26
Whether you are just starting to put together your family tree or you’re a seasoned researcher, this program is for you. Topic for this month: The History of Schools, by Jerry and Helen Miller. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Aug 25
7-8 p.m.
7-8:30 p.m.
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Life Reimagined
Thu Aug 25
Get ready to find your niche in retirement and lead a dynamic and exciting second half of life. Andrea Bozarth and Mary Tritsch from AARP Kansas help you envision what your future can look like. Part of the Senior Life Series.
AKA: Plant It and They Will Come. Learn about our “new” bee, the Mason bee and its brother’s role in a beautiful garden. Also, learn how to attract butterflies and others to help your garden come alive. The Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners will show you the importance of bees and butterflies for your garden. Thu Aug 18
■ Marvin Auditorium
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The society meets monthly to share tips and techniques on African American family history and to learn more about African American history in Kansas. We have various monthly topics and guest speakers and refreshments.
7-8 p.m.
Calling all writers for our third annual morning of workshops! Successful authors share insight from their experience to inform and inspire, whether you’re still drafting or ready to publish. Email writers@tscpl.org for more info. Sat
Aug 20
■ Hughes Room 205
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Aug 27
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Fantasy Football Draft
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. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
■ Menninger Room 206
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Kansas Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society
Local Writers Workshop
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Learn what it takes to start and run 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 Sep 7
5:30-8 p.m.
Talk About Literature in KS Esperanza’s Box of Saints
Guided by her favorite saint, the beautiful young widow Esperanza sets off on a humorous journey from Mexico to Los Angeles in search of her missing daughter. Sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council. Facilitated by Dr. Sara Tucker. Contact mericsson@tscpl.org for more info. ■ Menninger Room 206
Wed Sep 7
7-8:30 p.m.
Fall Weed Control
Fall weed control is often overlooked, but it is an important part of keeping weeds under control for next spring. Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners will teach you to identify weed problems and how to best to spend your time and money combating them. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
7-8 p.m.
Computerized Genealogy Series 2
Now that you have your family tree, move to the next level. Find records on your family. Learn how to locate local resources from libraries and repositories. Find your ancestors using resources online. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com ■ Computer Training Center
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Preschool educators, come explore the heart and soul of STEM as a way of thinking and lifestyle in your early learning classroom. You will receive 3 free KDHE clock hours and learn hands on with Kasey Kyle about how to play and explore using open-ended materials that broaden and deepen children’s cognitive development. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com.
Bees and Butterflies
■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
7-8 p.m.
Teacher Treats
1-2 p.m.
How to Start a Business
Thu Sep 8
Local freelance writer Todd Fertig talks about his new book, Legacy: The Enduring Impact of the Negro Leagues on Modern Baseball and American Society, which offers a unique look at how the Negro Leagues impacted the U.S. and continues to inspire many of today's major leaguers.
A timely discussion about literacy and leadership. Speaker: Brian Thomason, CEO of Blue Valley Network of Companies. Book: Lincoln on Leadership by Donald T. Phillips.
Mon Aug 15
7-8:45 p.m.
Sports Book Talk
Those Who Lead, Read
Thu Aug 11
5:30-7 p.m.
Topeka Genealogy Society
Preparing your turf for a long rest will produce many benefits when it awakens next spring. This is also a great time to start new for a rewarding 2017 lawn. The Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners discuss proper fall lawn care. Thu Aug 11
6:30-8 p.m.
■ Felker Park, 2540 SW Gage Blvd., East end of the parking lot.
Fall Lawn Care
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
1-2 p.m.
Picture This: Digital Photography Club
Life’s emergency situations require planning. The first step is organizing your financial and health information. Participants will learn what documents they should have available in emergencies and will start preparing a financial grab-and-go case. An organizing case will be provided.
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
If you love to play, need a challenge, or just want to socialize with fellow gamers, come enjoy some tabletop games and video games. Bring your own or play ours! ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Aug 9 Sep 13
■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
Bring some friends, enjoy some food and beverages and show us how much you know about sports at our sports trivia competition. No registration is necessary and prizes will be awarded to the top teams.
What Does Downsizing Mean to You?
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.
Sep 10
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Global & Regional Impacts of Climate Change
Presenter Ken Lassman, author of Wild Douglas County and the weekly Kaw Valley Almanac, discusses the important topic of climate change. Co-sponsored by Topeka Audubon Society. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mon Sep 12
7-8:30 p.m.
Retirement and Medicare
Trained counselors and agency staff from the SHICK program educate those nearing retirement age about Medicare. They will answer questions, give unbiased counsel and help you determine how Medicare will best work for you. ■ Anton Room 202
Thu Sep 15
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Washburn: Those Who Lead, Read
A timely discussion about literacy and leadership. Speaker: Tim Peterson. Book: The Meaning of Human Existence by E.O. Wilson ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Sep 15
7-8:30 p.m.
6:30-8:30 p.m. AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE ■ Ag Hall - Kansas Expocentre
Friday - Friends Members Night. Members are
admitted FREE. Memberships can be purchased at the door. Non-members are admitted for $5 per person. Bring your own containers. Cash and credit card only. ATM machine available.
Fri
Sep 16
6-9 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Association Family Caregiving Series
Women & Money
A six-part series for people who care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, with weekly focus on resistance to care, activities, medications, placement decisions and the role of the caregiver. Registration required. To register, call 785-271-1844. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
Saturday - Free admission. Bring your own boxes,
Thu Sep 22 Thu Sep 29
Sat
Topeka Genealogy Society
totes and containers. Sep 17
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday - Bag day. Bags are provided for $5 each; fill it
to the top with books. Sun Sep 18
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday - All books and materials left over are FREE to
the public. Bring your own totes or containers. Mon Sep 19
7 a.m.-Noon
What’s in a name? The Case of the Two Michelangelos
In the history of art, no name has carried as much recognition throughout time as Michelangelo. Michelangelo was the given name for both the sculptor and the painter from Caravaggio. Dr. Bette Talvacchia is Director of the School of Art and Art History at the University of Oklahoma. Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. ■ Mavin 101ABC
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Sep 16
6:30-8:45 p.m.
Depictions of Bacchus, the God of Wine by two "Divine" Artists
Dr. Bette Talvacchia, Director of the School of Art and Art History at the University of Oklahoma will explore the different depictions of Bacchus by Michelangelo Buonarroti and Michelangelo Caravaggio. Her research will lead to the book The Two Michelangelos. Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101 ABC
Sat
Sep 17
2-5:45 p.m.
Navigating Through Retirement Living
Learn about the many lifestyle and care options for seniors available today. Tabitha Petefish, Sales/Marketing Coordinator at Thornton Place Retirement Community will discuss these different options, enabling you to make an educated decision on what fits your needs now and in the future. Part of the Senior Life series of programs. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Mon Sep 19
1-2 p.m.
Senior Information Fair
Come to the library’s Senior Information Fair and 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 will be drawn to receive a gift certificate to the Chandler Booktique. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Wed Sep 21
Life & Work Planning: A panel discussion of how women in business and leadership got ahead and are making a difference in their communities. Kansas National Guard Brigadier General Deborah Rose and Topeka attorney Angel Zimmerman, Moderators. See tscpl.org/events for upcoming Women & Money events in October. Registration required. Call Housing and Credit Counseling to register: 785-234-0217 x 330.
1:30-3 p.m. 1:30-3 p.m.
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Thu Sep 29
Whether you are just starting to put together your family tree or you’re a seasoned researcher, this program is for you. Part of the monthly meetings of TGS. Topic for this month: A Friendship Quilt: What is Their Story? by Sandy Kassebaum. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Thu Sep 22
Still Me: Watercolor Expressions
The paintings in this exhibit were created during Memories in the Making, a program of the Alzheimer's Association. Watercolor works, accompanied by the photo portraits and biographical sketches of the artists, are a testament to the strengths and abilities that remain with a person well into the disease process.
7-8:45 p.m.
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 p.m. The Millennium Café will be open until 6:30 p.m. Registration begins August 1 at tscpl.eventbrite.com Fri
Sep 23
■ Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Mon July 25 - Sun Oct 9
Art in Common
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. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com
6:30-9 p.m.
Trivia Afternoon
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 begins August 1. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com ■ Marvin Auditorium
Sat
Sep 24
■ Lingo Story Room
Wed Aug 10 Wed Sep 14
Explore the art of body work and the artists who make metal come alive - art cars, design on cars and motorcycles in a variety of 2D and 3D media.
Meet the Authors Community Novel Project
■ Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Fri Aug 12 - Sun Oct 16
Imagine Topeka, only different. A tiny change can have a big impact, as seen in these short stories by local writers. Authors of the 2016 Community Novel Project will read from their stories, discuss collaborating and independent publishing, and sign copies at this book launch. Learn more at tscpl.org/novel. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Sun Sep 25
Second Friday: Motorized
Enjoy a roaring, art-filled evening at the Sabatini Gallery with the mechanical masterpieces of Motorized. ■ Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Fri Fri
2-4 p.m.
5-8 p.m. 5-8 p.m.
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. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com
Come show us what you know at the library’s trivia competition for the young at heart. Form a team of up to 8 people and work together to answer 50 questions from 10 different categories. Part of the Senior Life series of programs. Mon Sep 26
Aug 12 Sep 9
Altered Book Workshop
Trivia for the Young at Heart
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
2-3:30 p.m. 2-3:30 p.m.
Motorized
3-5:30 p.m.
■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
Tue Sat
1-3 p.m.
Aug 23 Aug 27
JOIN A BOOK CLUB | TSCPL.ORG/BOOKCLUBS Classics Made Modern Book Discussion Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman Alexie presents 22 darkly comic-interlinked tales from 1993. Against a backdrop of alcohol, car accidents, laughter and basketball, Alexie paints a complex, grimly ironic portrait of life in and around the Spokane Indian Reservation. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mon Aug 8
ART
Trivia Night
■ Marvin Auditorium
7-8:30 p.m.
BOOKS
6:30-8:30 p.m. 3:30-5:30 p.m.
1:30-3 p.m.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich during World War II in Germany. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist - books. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mon Sep 12
1:30-3 p.m.
Crestview Chapter Chat
A neighborhood book club for those who like to chat about what they are reading. In August, read Wild: From Lost to Found and in September read Empire Falls. Use your own book or pick one up at the Crestview Community Center. Registration required. Call 785-251-2960. ■ Crestview Community Center - 4801 SW Shunga Dr.
Wed Aug 10 Wed Sep 14
1-2 p.m. 1-2 p.m.
Bean There, Read That
Join this book group for young people in their 20s and 30s who like to talk lit. In August, we’ll discuss The Red Leather Diary: Reclaiming a Life Through the Pages of a Lost Journal, by Lily Koppel. In September, we'll discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot. Contact beanthere@tscpl.org for more information. ■ Classic Bean, Fairlawn Plaza
Tue Tue
Aug 23 Sep 27
7-8:30 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m.
So Many Books
Discuss Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. During a Minnesota summer in 1961, 13-year-old Frank is forced to suddenly mature when death visits in many forms - accident, nature, suicide and murder. ■ Perkins Room 201
Sun Aug 28
3-4:30 p.m.
Discuss Prague Winter by Madeline Albright. Albright reflects on her discovery of her family’s Jewish heritage, tracing their roots in Czechoslovakia and the events that caused them to flee just before WWII began. ■ Perkins Room 201
Sun Sep 25
3-4:30 p.m.
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COMPUTER CLASSES
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BEYOND THE BASICS
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. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com.
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 is required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com.
Taming Your Mouse
Word I: Introduction to Word Processing
BEGINNING CLASSES
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. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Computer Training Center
Mon Aug 22 Thu Sep 15
1-2:30 p.m. 9:30-11 a.m.
Windows 10 for Beginners
Experience the new features in Windows 10. Learn how to organize the Start Menu, use accessories, personalize the desktop and get apps from the Windows Store. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Computer Training Center
Mon Tue Thu Fri
Aug 15 Aug 23 Sep 1 Sep 16
9:30-11 a.m. 1-2:30 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m. 9:30-11 a.m.
Internet Introduction
Learn basic internet functions and visit a variety of sites for information and entertainment. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Computer Training Center
Thu Aug 25 Mon Sep 19
1-2:30 p.m. 9:30-11 a.m.
Google It!
Learn to use this most-visited site on the web. Search for information and images on the internet. See your house with Google Maps. Learn about even more Google apps and features. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Computer Training Center
Fri Tue
Aug 26 Sep 20
1-2:30 p.m. 9:30-11 a.m.
Email for Beginners
Learn to log into an account and to open, delete, reply to and forward email messages. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Computer Training Center
Tue Fri
Aug 30 Sep 23
1-2:30 p.m. 9:30-11 a.m.
Online Safety and Security Basics
Stay safe and secure your information while browsing, shopping or paying bills online. Develop a strong password system, learn ways to recognize traps of adware or malware, and avoid scams that can compromise your equipment or personal information. ■ Computer Training Center
Fri
Sep 23
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. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Computer Training Center
Mon Aug 29 Thu Sep 8
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. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Computer Training Center
Thu Mon Thu Thu
Aug 4 Aug 15 Sep 8 Sep 22
Pinterest for Beginners
Get started on Pinterest - a simple way to organize images, projects and ideas online. Open an account, create boards and start pinning! Be sure to bring your email address and password. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com.
7-8:30 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m.
■ Computer Training Center
Thu Sep 1
Word II: Intermediate Word Processing
Tue Fri Fri
Aug 9 Aug 19 Sep 9
Access the digital library anytime on your home computer or device using our free apps. Get a quick tour of our Digital Branch and an overview of ebooks with Overdrive, magazines with Flipster, and movies and music from Hoopla. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com.
7-8:30 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m.
■ Computer Training Center
Tue
PowerPoint
Tue Fri
Aug 30 Sep 16
7-8:30 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m.
■ Computer Training Center
Thu Sep 15
Learn about cells, columns, rows, AutoSum, simple formulas and page setup features. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. Thu Aug 4 Thu Aug 18 Mon Sep 26
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. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com.
1-2:30 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m.
■ Computer Training Center
Thu Aug 18 Thu Sep 22
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. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. Fri Aug 5 Tue Aug 23 Thu Sep 29
Bring in your Android and Nook tablets & library card and learn how to get free ebooks anytime! Email and app store login required. Register online at http://tscpl. eventbrite.com.
1-2:30 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m.
■ Computer Training Center
Thu Aug 11 Tue Sep 20
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1-2:30 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m.
Library Ebooks for Kindle Tablets
Create mailing labels, envelopes, personalized letters and directories by combining a Word document and a data table created in Microsoft Excel. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. Thu Aug 25 Mon Sep 12
1:30-3 p.m. 1:30-3 p.m.
Library Ebooks for Android & Nook Tablets
Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels
■ Computer Training Center
7-8:30 p.m.
iPad Workshop
Excel: Lists
■ Computer Training Center
1-2:30 p.m.
Access the digital library anytime on your home computer or device using our free apps. Get a quick tour of our Digital Branch and an overview of ebooks with Overdrive, magazines with Flipster and movies and music from Hoopla. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com.
Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets
■ Computer Training Center
Aug 16
Ebooks & Digital Music, Movies & Magazines
Beginners create a dynamic presentation from start to finish. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Computer Training Center
1-2:30 p.m.
Ebooks & Digital Music, Movies & Magazines
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. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Computer Training Center
1-2:30 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m.
Bring in your Kindle tablet and library card and learn how to get free ebooks anytime. Email address and app store login required. Register online at http://tscpl.eventbrite. com. ■ Computer Training Center
7-8:30 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m.
Fri Tue
12
Aug 12 Sep 27
1-2:30 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m.
Google Docs
Get started with Google Docs. We will learn how to access Google Docs, use basic editing features, and save to Google Drive. ■ Computer Training Center
Tue
Sep 13
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 registering. Registration required. Go to tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Computer Training Center
Tue Tue Sat
Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 3:30-5 p.m. Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 3:30-5 p.m. Sep 17 9:30-11 a.m.
KIDS
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Family Place Learn & Play [Birth-3 years]
Play together and participate in activities that focus on healthy child development and early literacy. Learn about your role of being your child's first teacher. Local partners will be present to share resources available to the community. Registration required for the 5-week program. Register July 10 - July 31 at tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10-10:45 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 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10-10:30 a.m. Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10-10:30 a.m. Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 10-10:30 a.m. Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 10-10:30 a.m. Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 10-10:30 a.m. Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 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 4, 11, 18, 25 Thu Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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.
Zoo Animals Live
Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close as Rachael Rost, education specialist, helps you separate animal fact from fiction. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
Thu Aug 4 Thu Sep 1
4-4:45 p.m. 4-4:45 p.m.
Musical Storytime [Birth - 5 years]
Shake off your sleepiness with some fun songs and crazy dancin’ with Kyler. Occasional surprises and guests! ■ The Story Zone
Sat Sat
Aug 13, 27 Sep 10, 24
10-10:30 a.m. 10-10:30 a.m.
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2016
Guys Read [8-12 years]
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. For more info, call Jason at 785-580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room
Sat Sat
Aug 13 Sep 10
2-3 p.m. 2-3 p.m.
tWiin Xgaming Station [8-12 years]
Come hang out and play awesome games on the Wii, Xbox or PlayStation. 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
Tue Tue
Aug 16, 23, 30 4-5 p.m. Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 4-5 p.m.
Gathering STEAM [8-12 years]
Investigate art through the lens of science, technology, engineering, and/or math as you collaborate and create in this hands-on, problem solving program. Register online at tscpl.eventbrite.com ■ Lingo Story Room
Wed Aug 17 Wed Sep 21
4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m.
Musical Storytime for Everybody [All ages]
Bring the whole family, daycare or preschool for some guitar picking music, dancing, whimsical books and great big smiles with Kyler. ■ The Story Zone
Fri Fri
Aug 19 Sep 16
10-10:30 a.m. 10-10:30 a.m.
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 classes on Tuesdays from 8/23-9/27 begins 9 a.m. August 9, 2016. Register online at tscpl.eventbrite.com. ■ Lingo Story Room
Tue Aug 23, 30 Tue Sep 6, 13, 20, 27
9:30-10 a.m. 10:30-11 a.m. 6:30-7 p.m. 9:30-10 a.m. 10:30-11 a.m. 6:30-7 p.m.
Minecraft® @ Your Library [8-12 years]
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. ■ Computer Training Center
Wed Aug 24 Wed Sep 14, 28
4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m.
R.E.A.D. Dogs [All ages]
Dogs are man's best friend, but they’re also a child's best listener. Grab your favorite book and read to the Reading Education Assistance Dogs. ■ The Story Zone
Sun Sep 4, 11, 18, 25
2-3 p.m.
Toddler Time 1 [12-24 months]
Ed Wood
Bubbles and books, wiggles and songs! Early literacy fun for young toddlers and adults to enjoy together. ■ Lingo Story Room
Wed Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
Tim Burton pays homage to one of Hollywood's worst directors, Ed Wood (Depp), but respects his passion for film making even in the face of failure. The friendship between Wood and actor Bela Lugosi (Martin Landau) is a surprise and his performance won him an Oscar. 1994 | 127 min | R
9:30-10 a.m. 10:30-11 a.m. 6:30-7 p.m.
Amazing Animals [5-12 years]
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
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. ■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Sep 12
A musical thriller about the Demon Barber of Fleet Street teams Johnny Depp and Tim Burton together. Wrongly imprisoned and ready for revenge, ex-convict Sweeney Todd opens a barber shop where those who come for a trim are never seen again. 2007 | 117 min | Rated R
4:30-5:30 p.m.
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Come and explore the world of nonfiction. Jump into learning with fun, hands-on activities. You will also discover awesome books to investigate the topic. Come learn more about your favorite thing or learn about something totally new to you. Thu Sep 15
Fri
Sep 16
4:30-5:15 p.m.
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
Sep 17
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
6:30-8:45 p.m.
■ State Capitol Lawn
Tales based on stories from the Arabian Nights. Hailed as the first full length animated film. © Image Entertainment | Germany | 1926 | Unrated | 67 minutes | Silent/Animated Tue
Sep 6
Sat
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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 8, 22 Mon Sep 12, 26
7-8 p.m. 7-8 p.m.
Super Smash Bros. Tournament [12-18 years]
Prove you are the best Super Smasher in town. Face off against opponents in the popular Wii U game. Bring your best moves because only one will be the reigning champion. ■ The Edge - Teen Room
Thu Aug 11
2:30-4 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 16 Sep 20
7-8 p.m. 7-8 p.m.
NBA 2K16 [12-18 years]
Call upon all your hoops skills to prove you’re a champion. Battle with the best local gamers to see if you have what it takes to win it all in this singleelimination competition. ■ The Edge - Teen Room
Thu Sep 8
4-5:30 p.m.
Books Into Movies: Paper Towns [12-18 years]
One month before graduating from high school, Quentin “Q” Jacobsen basks in the predictable boringness of his life until the beautiful and exciting Margo Roth Spiegelman, Q’s neighbor and classmate, takes him on a midnight adventure and then mysteriously disappears. You could win a free book! Closed Caption for the hearing impaired. ■ The Edge - Teen Room
Wed Sep 14
4-6 p.m.
Teen Writer’s Group - Special Author Visit Special Event! Writer Kim Liggett, author of Blood & Salt, a teen novel set in Quivira, Kansas, will join Teen Writer's Group in a video workshop, open to teen readers and writers alike, about her books and her experiences as a writer. ■ The Edge - Teen Room
Mon Sep 26
7-8 p.m.
7:30-9 p.m.
Board Game Day [12-18 years]
6:30-8:45 p.m.
Learn new board games and play old favorites. Including Ticket to Ride, Monopoly, Settlers of Catan, Checkers, Stratego, Chess, Sorry, Battleship, Connect Four and many, many more.
Gilbert Grape (Depp) is a small-town guy trapped by responsibility. At 24 he's the breadwinner and caretaker for his mother and siblings as well as his mentally disabled younger brother. Becky’s arrival disrupts his family and Gilbert learns to consider his own happiness.1993 | 118 minutes | PG-13 Fri
Sep 24
TEENS
DEEP DARK JOHNNY DEPP SERIES What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
2-5 p.m.
Grab your blankets, lawn chairs and Oompa Loompas and head down to the State Capitol to experience outdoor cinema at its best. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) will be the main feature.
The Adventures of Prince Achmed
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Sep 9
MOVIE BY THE LAWN Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Every family has its secrets.© E1 Entertainment | Japan | 2008 | PG-13 | 119 minutes Aug 2
2-5 p.m.
After his last crime has him looking at a long prison sentence, a low level Boston gangster decides to snitch on his friends to avoid jail time. 1973 | color | 102 minutes
10-10:45 a.m.
INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES Tokyo Sonata
Tue
Aug 12
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
MOVIES
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
6:30-9 p.m.
A firebrand heiress clashes with her tyrannical father, a widowed cattle rancher. Their relationship turns ugly when he finds himself a new woman. 1950 | b&w | 109 minutes
Using colorful hand puppets, Puppeteer Peter Allen introduces you to all of the thrills of the circus including the Ringmaster, a clown, a very timid lion and Madame Gertrude and her trained snakes. Come cheer and applaud the performers as they do their amazing acts. Sat
Aug 26
CLASSIC FILM SERIES The Furies
4-5 p.m.
Come to the Circus! [3-8 years]
■ Marvin Auditorium
6:30-9 p.m.
Whitey Bulger (Depp) rose to become the most powerful and ruthless crime lord in Boston thanks to his alliance with the local branch of the FBI as an informant against the opposing mafia. This grisly retelling of Whitey Bulger's story shows moral rot on both sides of the law. 2015 | 122 min | R
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. Fri
Aug 19
Black Mass
Anyone Can Cook [All ages]
■ Lingo Story Room
6:30-9 p.m.
Sweeney Todd
Factual Fun [5-8 years]
■ Dinosaur Zone
Aug 12
Teen Writer’s Group [12-18 years]
■ The Edge - Teen Room
Mon Aug 1
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Fun facts in the stacks Next time you're in the stacks, keep an eye out for Dewey. No, not the decimal. Curated by Public Services Specialist and maven of all things fascinating, the library's own T.J. Troughton, Dewey is the library's newest publication, and your guide to discovering the world through books.
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Travel back in time to the 17th Century with these hand-picked titles. Instant Celebrity | On March 18, 1600, Catalina de Erauso escaped from a Basque convent dressed as a young man. She spent the rest of her life living as one. She worked her way to the New World, became a soldier, brawled, gambled, fought duels and eventually settled down as a mule driver in Veracruz, New Spain. In 1620, when she finally revealed that she was a woman, she became as instant a celebrity as is possible in the 17th century. In 1626, she was granted an audience with Pope Urban VIII. There she received a special dispensation to continue to dress as a man. Written around 1624, The Lieutenant Nun is her autobiography. 946.051 ERA
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9:30 am – 1:00 pm 9:30 am – 1:00 pm 2:15 pm – 7:30 pm 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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
9:30 am – 7:30 pm 9:30 am – 7:30 pm
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The Gunpowder Plot | The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament as a prelude to a planned revolt. A group of 13 men, led by Robert Catesby, planted 36 barrels of gunpowder in the undercroft. They planned to set them off on November 5 during the State Opening of England’s Parliament, which would be presided over by James I. Authorities were anonymously tipped off on October 26 and successfully foiled the plan. In the early hours of November 5, they discovered Guy Fawkes guarding the barrels of gunpowder. The other conspirators fled north when they received news of Fawke’s arrest but by May 3, 1606, all of the plotters had met their end, most by execution. Check out Faith and Treason by Antonia Fraser to learn all the sordid details. 942.061 FRA
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Matters of the Heart | In 1628, William Harvey published An Anatomical Study of the Motion of the Heart and of the Blood in Animals, describing how blood is pumped throughout the body by the heart, and then returns to the heart and recirculates. The book was very controversial but became the basis for modern research on the heart and blood vessels. Check out Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder by Holly Tucker. 610.9 TUC (Also in ebook format) TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
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AUGUST 22 MONDAY Monday Farmers Market Family Place Learn & Play Downsizing Taming Your Mouse Digital Photography Club Teen Writer’s Group
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SEPTEMBER 11 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs 2 PM K SEPTEMBER 12 MONDAY Monday Farmers Market Mail Merge & Mailing Labels Medicare Mondays Classics Made Modern Caregiver Support Group Amazing Animals Impacts of Climate Change Teen Writer’s Group
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Sports Book Talk Aug 25 | 7pm Hear local sports writer Todd Fertig talk about his new book, Legacy: the Enduring Impact of the Negro Leagues on Modern Baseball.
Depictions of Bacchus Sep 17 | 2pm See Bacchus in all his depictions by the two Michelangelos, led by esteemed director of art at University of Oklahoma, Dr. Bette Talvacchia.* * Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Kansas Book Festival Sep 10 | 9am-4pm Meet authors, pick up contemporary books and hang out with our librarians, Clifford and Llama Llama! Located on the capitol grounds.
Senior Information Fair Sep 21 | 9:30am-12pm Get connected to more than 40 local vendors who can help you live your best senior life.
The Case of the 2 Michelangelos Sep 16 | 6:30pm Listen to an engrossing discussion of two artists, Michelango the sculptor and Michelangelo the painter, with scholar Dr. Bette Talvacchia. *
Online Safety & Security Basics Sep 23 | 1pm Stay safe and secure your information while browsing, shopping or paying bills online.
Friends Annual Book Sale Sep 16 | 6-9pm Sep 17 | 9am-5pm Sep 18 | 10am-5pm
Women & Money Sep 29 | 7-8:30pm Get inspired by the stories of women in business and leadership who got ahead and made a difference in their communities.