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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2012 | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YOUR LIBRARY

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here’s millions of dollars out there to help send your child to college, but you have to know where to look. Find scholarships and financial aid answers, resources on writing college essays and entrance exam practice tests all in one convenient location. Who wants to buy these books you’ll only need once? Come in and borrow them at the library.

Where to go to college? Shop for colleges online (free wi-fi at the library), search magazines’ ratings or browse through American Universities and Colleges to narrow your search.

What to major in? It’s easy to get overwhelmed with this one. Let the library be your child's decision-making oasis. Discover a major that suits his or her personality and ambitions in the pages of the College Majors and Careers Quick Guide and Book of Majors 2012. And, it’s okay if your student can’t decide right away; many freshmen don’t declare a major.

How to pay for college? Perhaps the most important question families face is how are we going to pay for college. Spending a few hours now digging through our books on scholarships and financial

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Important 2013 Dates for Financial Aid & Testing SEPT 2012–JUN 2013 ACT and SAT testing – registration begins in September for SAT tests in October, and begins in August for ACT tests in September JAN 1–JUN 30 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Get your application in early, FAFSA is firstcome, first-served. aid, including How to Get Money for College and a book series on financial aid for minorities, could really save your family money down the road.

How to get admitted to college? A lot of applications require written essays. Help your student impress the selection committee by researching tried-and-true writing methods in books like How to Write College Essays or check out DVDs in the 5 Steps series.

How to score high on college prep tests? Your first stop should be www.tscpl.org. Click “Research,” then “Databases by Subject.” The “LearningExpress Library” houses SAT and ACT practice tests, among others, and is accessible from home. All you need is your library card. Check out study guides and DVDs on tests and test-taking skills to help your student make the grade.

While many teens are very good at being selfsufficient, our librarians can show them books, websites and other resources that address their unique needs. Just ask us. Make an appointment online at http://tscpl.org/consult-a-librarian.

We also have advanced preparatory materials, including English, biology and calculus, to get a jump-start on college while your student is still in high school. Even someone who is going to college after being in the workforce can find helpful resources to pursue his or her education, whether it’s at a university or trade school.

Gain control of your life using money management tools. Experts present on budgeting, banking and credit building. Learn about investments, retirement planning and wills. For women 18 years and older. Enroll at www.hcci-ks.org or call 234-0217 x 330. Grants available for enrollment.

Program provided by Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. and hosted by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.

The series is sponsored in part by generous grants from the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner and The Women's Fund.

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Teen Romance and Boarding School Hijinks

Hailey Kendrick works hard for her perfect life. It's her senior year at an elite boarding school in Vermont. She's best friends with a popular party girl. She's dating a hottie whose parents are Hollywood movie stars. She's looking forward to spending the summer after graduation at an internship working alongside her dad, but only after throwing the biggest and best end-of-school party that even her wealthiest friends have ever seen...

Until some disappointing news sends Hailey out into the cold rainy night, and she gets caught doing something that no one would have ever expected. When Hailey refuses to reveal who she was with that night, everyone in school gets punished, her boyfriend dumps her, her best friend avoids her, and everything starts changing, including Hailey herself.

The Education of Hailey Kendrick

by Eileen Cook is a journey of self-discovery, in the form of a life spiraling out of control. Going along on her adventure, and her romance, is a ton of fun!

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Washburn University has chosen Joe Drape's book Our Boys: A Perfect Season on the Plains with the Smith Center Redmen for this year's IREAD community-read and lecture.

Drape, also a sports writer for The New York Times, will speak Sept. 18 at 7 pm in White Concert Hall.

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Make autumn nights to remember with these recommended reads. Whether you're sitting by a fire or in the bleachers at your son's game (it's okay, we won't judge you), we hope these and other new titles entice you to pick up a book and read for pleasure this fall.

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The Hamster in Our Class by Kathleen Tracy

I’d Like To Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had: My Year as a Rookie Teacher at Northeast High by Tony Danza

Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child by Bob Spitz

Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers by Dav Pilkey

Sapp Attack by Warren Sapp

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he library is offering convenient evening nature programs – both outdoors and inside – that highlight identification tactics and behaviors of birds, plants, trees, insects and other living things. Events are open to all ages and made possible through a partnership with the Topeka Audubon Society.

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Audubon members led guests on a nature walk through Felker Park and Warren Nature Area in late May. All senses were used to experience this natural environment—the sweet smell of the common milkweed, the vocalization of a hidden warbling vireo, the texture of Eastern gamagrass seeds, the taste of a wild mulberry, and the visual beauty of a yellowcrowned night heron stalking his prey along the muddy edge of a shaded creek. The group listened as Jeff Hansen, Kansas 4

Hanging Off Jefferson’s Nose: Growing Up on Mount Rushmore by Tina Nichols Coury Native Plant Society and Topeka Audubon, identified both indigenous and introduced plant species along the trails.

Janeen Walters, Topeka Audubon and teacher at Washburn Rural, brought her bug collection including live exotics to the library in June.

Attendees learned about common insects found in this area and what characteristics define a true bug. Who thought wheel bugs and stink bugs could be so intriguing!?

The series continues Sept. 20. Talk hawks with Chuck Otte, Kansas Ornithological Society president. He shares his knowledge of Kansas hawks and tells you how to become a pro at identifying these magnificent birds of prey by looking for specific field marks and behaviors. Topeka Audubon returns in October with an assortment of owl pellets. Participants will get to dissect one to find out what the owl consumed and eventually regurgitated.

Join the fun and try one of our evening nature-themed programs. Check out books, field guides, magazines and DVDs about the natural world.

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he Kansas Book Festival is an annual event that showcases current authors and books and promotes the importance of reading to Kansans. The 2012 festival will be Saturday, Sept. 15 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka. The event is free and open to the public.

Designed for Kansans of all ages, the festival celebrates the best of literature and offers a variety of activities including meet-the-author sessions, panel discussions, book signings and sales, and a special area with projects for children. The festival also offers a vendor section of authors, publishers, bookstores, food items, and other goods.

Started in 2011 by Kansas First Lady Mary Brownback, the first festival had more than 30 participating authors its inaugural year.

The book festival organization also awards grants to public and school libraries across the state to supplement their books, reading programs and technology. The first grants, totaling $13,000, were awarded to 16 libraries across the state in March 2012.

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t’s not a mystery the library loves books, but a book being serialized and published at the library sure is. Capital City Capers: An Ad Astra Per Aspera Adventure comes out in late September.

The community novel features 20 different authors who each advance the story by writing a chapter. Keep reading on www.tscpl.org where a new chapter is posted each week. Writing and publication began in May and the last chapter is slated to go live Sept. 3 (fyi, for those not into reading serializations).

For more information about the Kansas Book Festival, visit the website: http://kansasbookfestival.com or e-mail ksbookfestival@gmail.com.

The adventure/mystery follows 25-year-old Kevin Emile, a Topekan, through the challenges of being a young web designer wishing he were anywhere but here.

Before he can leave Topeka behind, he is assigned to a city marketing campaign called “Topeka is Awesome.” The adventure takes him and his intern to so many recognizable Topeka landmarks that the book is sure to hit home with readers.

It certainly has for the writers.

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“I feel like I've accomplished a big goal of mine. I wanted to be published at some point in my life – something that wasn't considered self-published. It was so nice to be included,” said author of Chapter 7 Sarah Burkett.

“The challenges were that I had to be faithful to what everyone else wrote, but I still had to be myself. I left enough avenues to allow someone else to have fun with the plot. I introduced the villainess and I killed someone,” said author of Chapter 10 George Ismael Feliu.

Learn more about the authors and read the book at http://tscpl.org/communitynovel. Once all chapters are complete, the library will turn this digital book into a physical book and ebook available for purchase. Each author will receive a free copy. It took most authors less than a week to write their chapters. Some, like Sarah and George, had to write out of their comfort zones, while others were accustomed to writing in the genre.

“Style-wise, it wasn't far from what I've used in the young-adult ebooks I've published, said Chapter 8 author Paul Swearingen. "I've also written some science fiction and a ton of non-fiction columns and articles, so I really didn't have to switch gears very much. I did have to be careful about continuing the characters established in earlier chapters, though.”

Help fill the library’s shelves with books. Your gift of at least $35 helps build the library's collection of books. Being a member is something you’ll be proud of – providing more bestsellers, more books for your children, and more ebooks to download. To join the Buy a Book Club, contact The Library Foundation today at 785-580-4498 or donate online at foundation.tscpl.org.

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It’s the first project of its kind – that we know of – by a public library.

Librarians Lissa Staley and Anne Pepper are spearheading this effort.

“It’s a great way for fledgling or even more advanced writers to get their work seen. It will be the first book for many, if not most of them,” Anne said.

Plans are in the works for next year’s community novel. Interested writers should contact Anne at apepper@tscpl.org.

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he Topeka and Shawnee County community will come together for The Big Read as we explore F. Scott Fitzgerald's tragic love story of the wealthy Jay Gatsby as he tries to win back the love of Daisy Buchanan. Despite the fact that the book is a slim 200 pages, The Great Gatsby is still considered a touchstone of modern American fiction.

In February 2013 the library and our Big Read partners invite you and your friends and neighbors throughout the county to read and discuss The Great Gatsby.

The library is one of only 76 communities selected by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for The Big Read matching grant, receiving $12,800. The Big Read is an initiative of the NEA designed to restore reading to the center of American culture.

“We will experience The Great Gatsby through jazz, history, reading and lively community discussion,” said Nancy Overmyer, Event Resources manager. “The Big Read provides the opportunity to experience the roaring ‘20s through the amazing voice of Angela Hagenbach, a Kansas City jazz singer, or take an auto tour of Topeka architecture exhibiting Art Deco and other architectural elements of the '20s.”

The library will have copies of the book available for check out. The book is also available in large print and audio CD format, and can be downloaded to mp3 devices. The public may also win a copy at select library events.

Visit www.tscpl.org/bigread to discover Big Read events and learn how to form a book group.

The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.”

Take home a loaf for only $3.95 | Try a slice at the café for only 75¢ Discover the library’s visual side on Pinterest – you will be able to browse the pins to collect and share new ideas, just like a trip to the library. Check out our boards and follow our pins. This social bulletin board allows you to organize the wonderful, interesting, or weird images you find on the Internet and at the library.

Help promote what you like at the library – your favorite book, an event you enjoyed or something you learned. Your pins help others learn about what the library has to offer. Currently, there are 16 boards that highlight our collection, staff picks, fun and educational items for parents and kids, and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery exhibits and events. Look for pins of book jackets, blog posts, videos, and candid photographs from the library. The library is where you are.

Herbs are grown right here in the library's garden

Check out the Pinterest boards at http://pinterest.com/topekalibrary.

Great food & snacks at the library | Call 580-4441

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has lived in Topeka long enough to see the library remodeled and expanded twice (1976, 2002). Serving as a trustee since 2007, this library customer has turned into a library insider, a fact many community members know all too well.

She’s always telling people that the library is the place to go – whether it’s for homework help, assistance setting up a business or to get a good book.

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As a young student, Ross remembers reading almost every book in her school library. The retired educator is a lifelong reader and learner and thought involvement on the board would be a good fit. But that’s not the only reason she decided to serve.

“In 2007, there wasn’t anyone of color on the board of trustees, so I wrote a letter to the mayor requesting my appointment to the board,” she said.

Oh no! The letters have fallen off this puzzle. Pull up the letters under each column to build a phrase that reads left to right. Every letter will be used. The phrase relates to The Big Read. Answers can be found by logging onto www.tscpl.org/tag/connectnow and click on the Aug/Sept edition.

Ross has been involved in decisions including changes to library technology, implementation of fees, and the creation of a teen space. She knows more exciting developments are in store for library customers.

“One of the pluses for Topeka is this library, and I know its success has to come from its leaders. I think CEO Gina Millsap is on the cutting edge on everything good about libraries,” Ross said.

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Ross also serves as a board member for the Living the Dream, Inc. organization which hosts events and awards honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. She nominated the library for Vivian Scales Education Award, which it won in 2009. She also volunteers for her church and for the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority’s graduate chapter. Read more from

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The Rangers’ Guide to HISTORY

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has a long love of libraries, which has driven her involvement on the library’s Board of Trustees – and beyond. She and her husband Bob came to Topeka in the 1970s, and getting a library card was one of the first things she did. She remembers her first Friends Book Sale experience and said the wait in the rain was worth it. She now volunteers at the Book Sale.

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Dave Smith & Justin Sochacki

National Park Rangers give you the inside stories.

Thu | Aug 2 | 7:00–8:00 pm The Hottest Destination in America Thu | Sep 6 | 7:00–8:00 pm Death and Dying in National Parks

“I loved reading from such an early age this involvement just felt natural,” she said. “When Mayor Bunten asked me, I was very honored and excited to be part of this institution that I have loved so long. When I leave this position next April, I will take a boatload of experience and education with me. I will truly miss it.”

for more information see page 10 & 11

There are major responsibilities for a trustee that include setting the budget and policy for the library. It also required Onstott Storey to provide leadership during a challenge to four health reference books on sex, when she chaired the board in 2009. To help resolve the challenge, she facilitated two public hearings where many spoke out on both sides of the issue.“It amazed me that I could do this. I’m not a confrontational person, but I was able to keep my cool. I’m proud of what we accomplished.”

Read more from Kerry Onstott Storey at www.tscpl.org/about/board-of-trustees TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CONNECTNOW

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Common Questions from Job Seekers

Answered by Terry Miller, Business Librarian Q. I need help writing a resume and making it great. Are there library resources I can use to make my resume stand out?

A. We can help you make your resume interesting and attention-grabbing. I recommend tailoring your resume to the job description. Keep in mind your most recent work experience might not be the most relevant for a particular job. The WinWay Resume software, available at the library, also offers you pre-written descriptions of job-related tasks that align with what employers expect and use action verbs they like. I recommend it.

Q. I’ve landed a job interview, but am so nervous about it. How can I come off cool, calm and collected?

A. Prepare for your interview by knowing about the company and the job requirements. Make sure you have a preset question to ask about the business. Write it down and take it with you if you need to. We have several good books on common questions asked by hiring managers.

Check them out, so you’re not put on the spot. Rehearse your answers. Also, practice interviews are available using the WinWay Resume software.

Q. I want a job, but not just any job. I want one I love and am going to be good at! Do you have any classes or guides for job seekers in need of direction?

A. If you have time to explore your direction in job choice, I would recommend registering for a Kansas Career Pipeline session (see page 10 for upcoming dates), which offers guidance on what types of jobs would suit you best. Check out one of my favorite books, What Color is Your Parachute?, for exploring your strengths and career aspirations. Other useful book titles can be found at www.tscpl.org in my blog post titled “10 Insightful Books for Career Changers.”

Q. The job I want requires me to fill out an online application. Computers don’t like me, so I don’t own one. Can the library help me with my online application?

A. We have two dedicated Jobs & Careers computers with a four-hour login for you to use. All you need is a library card.

Any staff member can help you reserve a computer and navigate the online application process. If you want, you can even set up a one-on-one appointment to work on your application. Call 580-4555.

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eople connect to books through the experience of reading, but the next exhibit at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery challenges this ideal. Visitors to Telling Stories, an exhibit of books turned into works of art, will experience a mind shift fueled by the imagination of artists and their vision for taking storytelling beyond words on the pages.

For example, one book on display looks like an accordion file folder,

but it opens up to depict an octopus lair with an octopus sleeping deep inside. Another, titled Arch, looks like a tall skinny book, but opens up to form a cityscape and tells stories of women architects.

Anotaciones | Charles Hobson

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“This exhibit encourages you to think differently about something we pick up every day,” said Brea Black, cocurator. “We are displaying artists’ books for you to 8

explore the possibilities of what a book can be.”

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The exhibit centers around four themes – text, image, material and structure. Those who want a creative, hands-on experience may create their own artist’s book by registering for an Altered Book Workshop either Aug. 23 or Aug. 25. Call 580-4515.

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reasons to become a Friend of the Library

10 Friends receive free admission to the “Friends Night” at our Friends Book Sale.

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Friends get 10 percent off purchases of books, CDs and DVDs in the Chandler Booktique all year.

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Friends help kids learn to read by supporting summer reading and other literacy programs.

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Friends assist in the advancement of new technology initiatives for the library and its customers.

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Friends are personally invited to two signature Friends events yearly.

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Friends meet and mix with other Friends, and volunteer opportunities abound.

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Friends provide tax-deductible contributions.

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Friends serve as an advocate for the library.

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Friends help build a literate, informed, and fulfilled community.

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You love the library and want to show it.

SEPT 14 • 15 • 16 2012 FRIDAYFRIENDS NIGHT | 6-9pm BECOME A FRIEND TONIGHT • JOIN AT THE DOOR

Only FRIENDS shop first on Friday | Concessions Available

FREE ADMISSION SATURDAY & SUNDAY

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lear out the clutter in your life and show your support for the Friends of the Library. Currently, the need is greatest for donated cookbooks, children’s books and DVDs.

Donations may be left at the book deposit bin located near the loading dock; if you have a large donation proceed directly to the dock at the northwest corner of the library (easiest access is from 10th Ave. and Garfield St.). Donations of less than one box may be left at the Information Desk or the Chandler Booktique inside the library.

The non-profit plans to sell donated items in the Booktique, the Friends-run bookstore and gift shop, online bookstore, or at the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale, September 14-16 in Ag Hall at the Kansas Expocentre.

All year long, volunteers sort books and other items in preparation for the annual book sale. Proceeds from the book stores and the annual book sale go to fund library programs, services and resources.

In 2011, the Friends contributed $100,000 to the library.

For more information, visit tscpl.org/friends/donations or contact the Friends of the Library at 580-4445.

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C ALENDAR OF EVENTS

AUGUST AUGUST 1 WEDNESDay E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail Sneak, Peek and Read Preschool Storytime Sneak, Peek and Read Excel: Introduction Homework Assistance Sneak, Peek and Read Pinkalicious

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AUGUST 2 THURSday Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Excel: Lists Zoo Animals Live Homework Assistance Baby Bookworms Beginning Windows Hottest Destination Kansas Wildflowers

9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 3:45 pm K 4:00 pm K 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm C 7:00 pm A 7:00 pm A

AUGUST 3 FRIday Look It Up on the Internet Cut, Copy and Paste First Friday Artwalk Crocodile Dundee

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AUGUST 4 SATURday Fingerplay Fun Gaming for Adults

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AUGUST 5 SUNday Author Mark Bouton Homework Assistance

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AUGUST 6 MONday Monday Farmers Market Garden Journals Kansas Career Pipeline Double Dueling Homework Assistance Kansas Career Pipeline

8:00 am A 10:30 am A 1:30 pm A 4:00 pm T 4:00 pm K 6:30 pm A

AUGUST 7 TUESday Facebook for Beginners Preschool Storytime Drop-In Computer Training Homework Assistance International Film

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AUGUST 8 WEDNESday Word: Graphics Preschool Storytime Homework Assistance Illuminated Manuscripts

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

AUGUST 9 THURSday Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Word: Tables, Tabs Homework Assistance Baby Bookworms Conscious Discipline Cooking by the Book Word: Introduction

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AUGUST 10 FRIday Editing Digital Photos Wet & Wild! Papermaking Word: Mail Merge Classic Film Back to the Future Teen Board Game Night

9:30 am C 10:00 am AR 1:00 pm C 2:00 pm M 6:30 pm M 7:00 pm T

AUGUST 11 SATURday Storytime with Kyler World, Art and You Fantasy Football Strategies Guys Read Club

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AUGUST 12 SUNday Homework Assistance

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AUGUST 13 MONday Monday Farmers Market Kansas Career Pipeline Literature with Lunch Homework Assistance Pajama Storytime Internet For Job Seekers Teen Writing Group

8:00 am A 1:00 pm A 1:30 pm B 4:00 pm K 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm C 7:00 pm T

AUGUST 14 TUESday Journaling Preschool Storytime Drop-In Computer Training Homework Assistance

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AUGUST 18 SATURday Drop-In Computer Training 9:30 am C Stories and Art 10:00 am K

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AUGUST 17 FRIDay Taming Your Mouse Musical Storytime Ghostbusters

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2:00 pm K

AUGUST 20 MONday Monday Farmers Market Healthy Eating Double Dueling Homework Assistance Crazy Extreme Science E-Mail For Job Seekers

8:00 am A 10:30 am A 4:00 pm T 4:00 pm K 6:00 pm K 7:00 pm C

AUGUST 21 TUESday Beginning Windows Preschool Storytime Drop-In Computer Training Homework Assistance tWiin Gaming

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

AUGUST 22 WEDNESday Word: Introduction 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Taming Your Mouse 1:00 pm C Brainiacs 3:30 pm K Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K

AUGUST 15 WEDNESday Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Excel: Introduction 7:00 pm C AUGUST 16 THURSday Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Homework Assistance Baby Bookworms The Greatest Generation

AUGUST 19 SUNday Homework Assistance

AUGUST 23 THURSday Baby Bookworms Internet Introduction Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Homework Assistance Baby Bookworms Altered Books Workshop Excel: Lists Fall Lawn Care Topeka Genealogy

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

AUGUST 24 FRIday E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail Beginning Windows E.T. - The Extraterrestrial

9:30 am C 1:00 pm C 6:30 pm M

AUGUST 25 SATURday TeacherTreats 9:00 am A Storytime with Kyler 10:00 am K World, Art and You 11:00 am AR AUGUST 26 SUNday Homework Assistance So Many Books

2:00 pm K 3:00 pm B

AUGUST 27 MONday Monday Farmers Market Word: Introduction Homework Assistance Look It Up on the Internet Teen Writing Group

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

AUGUST 28 TUESday Excel: Introduction Preschool Storytime Internet Introduction Drop-In Computer Training Homework Assistance Playing to Read

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

AUGUST 30 THURSday Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Google It Homework Assistance Baby Bookworms Fantasy Football Draft Word: Mail Merge

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

AUGUST 31 friday Look It Up on the Internet 1:00 pm C

AUGUST 29 WEDNESday Excel: Lists 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail 1:00 pm C Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Open Mic Night 4:00 pm T

Beef up your

term paper

Arm yourself

with facts about a purchase

Discover your

family's roots

Find that next

great book

Use our Top 10 Databases click "Research" on www.tscpl.org

A=A D U LTs AR=a rt B=B OO K S BU=B US I N E SS C=co mp u te r K=K I D S [bir th-11 years] M=M OV I E S MU=M US I C T=T een s [12-18 years] Monday Farmers Market

ADULT Kansas Wildflowers

From the farm to your library, get your staples every Monday at our farmers market. Vendors offer fresh produce, herbs, Kansas wheat bread, and eggs. Kid craft at every Market. Closed Sept. 3 for Labor Day.

■ Anton Room 202

■ Library Parking Lot, 10th and Garfield

Learn the fundamentals of wildflower identification with Jeff Hansen of the Kansas Native Plant Society.

Thu Aug 2

7:00–8:00 pm

The Hottest Destination in America

Despite the name, Death Valley is a beautiful place full of life waiting to be explored. Join Ranger Justin Sochacki, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, to learn about the hottest, lowest, driest place in the U.S. and those who have explored it, including an infamous group of Jayhawkers!

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Thu Aug 2

7:00–8:00 pm

Gaming for Adults [18 and older]

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

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

August: Play racing video games (Wii and Xbox 360) Sat

Aug 4

2:00–5:00 pm

September: Gamers' choice (Wii and Xbox 360) Sat

Sep 1

2:00–5:00 pm

Kansas Career Pipeline for Educators

The Pipeline delivers credible information about which type of jobs a student would be good at and what sorts of work environments suit them. As an educator explore what this resource has to offer and how best to use it with those you guide and advise. Registration required. Call 580-4606.

Mondays through Oct. 8 8:00–11:30 am

■ Computer Training Center

Garden Journals at the Market

Mon Aug 13

Practice making leaf rubbings to capture garden memories or decorate the pages of your journal – plus discover journaling prompts about gardening and personal growth.

Conscious Discipline

Achieve a more peaceful home environment. Gain cooperation. Learn effective and fun ways to connect with your kids using Conscious Discipline techniques.

Cosponsor: Child Care Aware of Northeast & North Central Kansas. Registration required. Call 580-4565.

■ Library Parking Lot, 10th & Garfield (at Monday Farmers Market)

Mon

Aug 6

10:30–11:30 am

Kansas Career Pipeline for Adults

■ Hughes Room 205

The Pipeline delivers credible information about which type of jobs you'd be good at and what sorts of work environments would suit you. It opens doors to real jobs with employers who are waiting to discover someone exactly like you. Registration required. Call 580-4606.

■ Computer Training Center

Mon Mon Mon Wed

Aug 6 Aug 6 Sep 10 Sep 19

Thu Aug 9

6:30–7:30 pm

Fantasy Football Strategies

Get ready for the upcoming season by attending our strategies program hosted by Topeka's fantasy football guru Terry Blount and 580 WIBW's Jake Lebahn. They help you navigate the NFL rosters by talking about players at every draftable position, as well as discussing strategies to build your team through the draft and beyond.

1:30–3 30 pm 6:30–8:30 pm 1:30–3 30 pm 9:30–11:30 am

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Sat

TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CONNECTNOW

1:00–4:00 pm

10

Aug 11

Journaling with Words and Images

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

■ Menninger Room 206

August's theme: Collages: Images & Words Tue

Aug 14

10:00–11:30 am

Tue

Sep 11

10:00–11:30 am

September's theme: Doodles & Lists

Finding the Greatest Generation

Preserving Their Memories and Finding Myself is a presentation of personal narratives about a Vietnam veteran. Author Tad Pritchett shows slides and pictures of the experiences of Kansans during the Vietnam War – plus hear stories from the Cold War and World War II. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Thu Aug 16 Wed Sep 19

7:00–8:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

1:00–3:00 pm

AUGUST–SEPTEMBER 2012

SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 1 sATURday Fingerplay Fun 10:00 am K Gaming for Adults 2:00 pm A SEPTEMBER 2 SUNday Homework Assistance 2:00 pm K R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K SEPTEMBER 3 MONday Library closed for Labor Day SEPTEMBER 4 TUESday Tot Time 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Drop-In Computer Training 3:30 pm C 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K International Film 6:30 pm M Tot Time 6:30 pm K Internet For Job Seekers 7:00 pm C SEPTEMBER 5 WEDNESday Facebook for Beginners 9:30 am C Sneak, Peek and Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek and Read 10:30 am K Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Sneak, Peek and Read 6:30 pm K E-Mail For Job Seekers 7:00 pm C The Yacoubian Building 7:00 pm B

C ALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 6 THURSday Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K PowerPoint 1:00 pm C Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Attracting Butterflies 7:00 pm A Death in National Parks 7:00 pm A Word: Introduction 7:00 pm C

SEPTEMBER 17 MONday Monday Farmers Market 8:00 am A Double Dueling 4:00 pm T Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Crazy Extreme Science 6:00 pm K

SEPTEMBER 11 TUESday Tot Time 9:30 am K Journaling 10:00 am A Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Drop-In Computer Training 3:30 pm C Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Women & Money 6:00 pm A Tot Time 6:30 pm K

SEPTEMBER 18 TUESday Internet Introduction 9:30 am C Tot Time 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Drop-In Computer Training 3:30 pm C 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Women & Money 6:00 pm A Tot Time 6:30 pm K

SEPTEMBER 12 WEDNESday Sneak, Peek and Read 9:30 am K Taming Your Mouse 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek and Read 10:30 am K Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Sneak, Peek and Read 6:30 pm K

SEPTEMBER 7 FRIday Word: Tables, Tabs 1:00 pm C First Friday Artwalk 5:30 pm AR SEPTEMBER 8 SATURday Storytime with Kyler 10:00 am K World, Art and You 11:00 am AR Guys Read Club 2:00 pm K

SEPTEMBER 19 WEDNESday Kansas Career Pipeline 9:30 am A Sneak, Peek and Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek and Read 10:30 am K Excel: Introduction 1:00 pm C Gross Stuff 3:30 pm K Breakfast Champion Style 3:45 pm T Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Sneak, Peek and Read 6:30 pm K The Greatest Generation 7:00 pm A

SEPTEMBER 13 THURSday Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Beginning Windows 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Resume Workshop 6:00 pm A School Readiness 6:30 pm K Cooking by the Book 7:00 pm B Movie on the Lawn Sundown A

SEPTEMBER 9 SUNday Nancy Sprowell Geise 2:00 pm B Homework Assistance 2:00 pm K R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K SEPTEMBER 10 MONday Monday Farmers Market 8:00 am A Kansas Career Pipeline 1:30 pm A Literature with Lunch 1:30 pm B Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Amazing Animals 4:30 pm K Pajama Storytime 6:30 pm K Teen Writing Group 7:00 pm T

SEPTEMBER 14 FRIday Word: Introduction Classic Film American Blackout Teen Board Game Night

SEPTEMBER 20 THURSday Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Excel: Lists 1:00 pm C Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K African-American Writers 7:00 pm B Bird Watching Tips 7:00 pm A Cut, Copy and Paste 7:00 pm C

9:30 am C 2:00 pm M 6:30 pm M 7:00 pm T

SEPTEMBER 15 SATURDay Stories and Art 10:00 am K Wet & Wild! Papermaking 10:00 am AR SEPTEMBER 16 SUNday Homework Assistance 2:00 pm K R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K Joint Decisions 2:00 pm B

SEPTEMBER 22 SATURday Drop-In Computer Training 9:30 am C Storytime with Kyler 10:00 am K World, Art and You 11:00 am AR SEPTEMBER 23 SUNday Homework Assistance 2:00 pm K R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K So Many Books 3:00 pm B SEPTEMBER 24 MONday Monday Farmers Market 8:00 am A Cut, Copy and Paste 1:00 pm C Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Excel: Introduction 7:00 pm C Meet Our Zoo Animals 7:00 pm K Teen Writing Group 7:00 pm T SEPTEMBER 25 TUESday Look It Up on the Internet 9:30 am C Tot Time 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Word: Graphics 1:00 pm C Drop-In Computer Training 3:30 pm C Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Krazy Keychains 4:00 pm K Women & Money 6:00 pm A Playing to Read 6:30 pm K Tot Time 6:30 pm K

SEPTEMBER 27 THURSday Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Facebook for Beginners 1:00 pm C Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Author Linda Polly 7:00 pm B Beginning Windows 7:00 pm C Topeka Genealogy 7:00 pm A Movie on the Lawn Sundown A SEPTEMBER 28 FRIday Taming Your Mouse 1:00 pm C Trivia Night 6:30 pm A SEPTEMBER 29 SATURday Stories and Art 10:00 am K Trivia Afternoon 3:00 pm A SEPTEMBER 30 Sunday Homework Assistance 2:00 pm K R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K Book Launch Party 3:00 pm A

SEPTEMBER 26 WEDNESday Sneak, Peek and Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek and Read 10:30 am K Editing Digital Photos 1:00 pm C Homework Assistance 4:00 pm K Open Mic Night 4:00 pm T Sneak, Peek and Read 6:30 pm K Persepolis 7:00 pm B

renewal hotline 580-4424

SEPTEMBER 21 FRIday Google It 9:30 am C Musical Storytime 10:00 am K Word: Mail Merge 1:00 pm C

A=A D U LTs AR=a rt B=B OO K S BU=B US I N E SS C=co mp u te r K=K I D S [bir th-11 years] M=M OV I E S MU=M US I C T=T een s [12-18 years] Healthy Eating at the Market

Discover the health benefits of eating local, with recipes for farmer’s market produce and a brief book talk of four bestselling books about the whole foods movement.

■ Library Parking Lot, 10th & Garfield (at Monday Farmers Market)

Mon

Aug 20

10:30–11:30 am

Fall Lawn Care

Learn what to do in the fall to improve and maintain your lawn with help from the Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners. This includes tips on aerating, verti-slicing, seeding, fertilizing and mowing.

■ Anton Room 202

Thu Aug 23

7:00–8:00 pm

Topeka Genealogical Society

Gain insight during this panel presentation entitled Leaving a Genealogy Legacy, Not a Mess. Panel representatives from Topeka Genealogy Society, Kansas Historical Society and the library discuss and answer your questions.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Thu Aug 23

7:00–8:45 pm

Teacher Treats: Making it COUNT! Math Learning for Preschoolers

Fantasy Football Draft

Preschool educators and child care providers learn how to create hubs of math learning that compliment and extend learning using picture books, music and everyday objects. Presented by Mary Duncan, Washburn University. Registration starts July 30, ends August 12. Call 580-4565. CEU credits available for this workshop.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sat Aug 25

■ Menninger Room 206

Thu Aug 30

4:00 pm 5:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

A 7-week series of classes developed by women for women. Surveys show 70 percent of women are the sole decision makers about their family’s finances.

Housing and Credit Counselors, Inc and other experts present on budgeting, banking and credit building. Also learn about investments, retirement planning and wills from the Kansas Securities Commission. Enrollment is open to women 18 years and older. Explanation of enrollment fees can be found at www.hcci-ks.org or call 234-0217 x 330.

7:00–8:30 pm

Attracting Butterflies

Find out what plants and shrubs attract butterflies to your yard with the Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners. Learn the benefits of attracting butterflies and find out about a regional monarch watch event.

9:00–11:30 am

Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule July 19 Aug 9 Sept 20 Oct 18 Nov 15 Dec 20

Women & Money Series

Get into the NFL season by becoming an owner in the library's fantasy football league. League owners fill out their rosters with the best talent on the gridiron.

Registration required. Call 580-4540 or email Nate at nhohl@tscpl.org.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Thu Sep 6

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue Sep 11, 18, 25 Tue Oct 9, 16, 23, 30

Resumé Workshop

7:00–8:00 pm

A hands-on workshop to optimize your resumé and improve your chances of getting a job interview.

Whether you need to craft a new resumé or just touch up an existing one, this workshop offers some steps you can apply right away. Registration required.

Call 580-4540.

Death and Dying in National Parks

Menninger Room Marvin Auditorium Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room

Explore some of the most beautiful places in the U.S. as well as some of the most deadly, including the Grand Canyon, Arches, Joshua Tree and Canyonlands.

Presented by National Park Ranger Dave Smith, Director of Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Thu Sep 6

■ Computer Training Center

Thu Sep 13

7:00–8:00 pm

AUGUST

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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI

SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Library Closed

6:00–8:00 pm

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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI

SAT

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AUGUST–SEPTEMBER 2012

Bird Watching Tips: Identify Hawks

Learn some tips for spotting hawks from expert birders at this event cosponsored by the Topeka Audubon Society. Presentation by Chuck Otte, President of the Kansas Ornithological Society.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Thu Sep 20

7:00–8:30 pm

Trivia Night @ your library®

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

■ Marvin Auditorium

Fri

Sep 28

6:30–9:00 pm

Trivia Afternoon @ your library®

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

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sat Sep 29

3:00–5:30 pm

Capital City Capers Book Launch Party

This summer, 20 local authors each contributed a chapter to a serialized novel Capital City Capers published weekly at www. tscpl.org/community-novel.

Meet the authors, buy the book, and find out how to be a part of next year's Community Novel Project.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sun Sep 30

3:00–4:00 pm

hu Sep 6 ART

7:00–8:00 pm

Telling Stories

Sun Aug 5

Join this bookclub just for cookbook lovers. We discuss the Trisha Yearwood cookbooks and sample the recipes.

First Friday ArtWalk

Come and mingle during the citywide ArtWalk. View art featured in the Telling Stories exhibit and see something new with each visit.

Fri Fri

Aug 3 Sep 7

■ Anton Room 202

Thu Aug 9

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, a 1932 novel set in London of AD 2540, anticipates a future developed society of rampant consumerism, worthless free love, routine drug use and cultural passivity.

5:30–8:30 pm 5:30–8:30 pm

Learn how illuminated or decorated manuscripts were created in the Middle Ages from Dr. Tony Silvestri, Washburn University. He uses many of the traditional materials such as gold and silver to re-create the complex designs.

Wed Aug 8

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Mon Aug 13

Discuss Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson.

Major Pettigrew is a proper English gentleman, but his relationship with a Pakistani shopkeeper flies in the face of culture and tradition. Books provided, registration required. Call 580-4540.

7:00–8:30 pm

Come discover the art of traditional Western hand papermaking. You can “pull” a sheet of paper made from recycled and natural materials to take home with you.

Fri Aug 10 Sat Sep 15

■ Menninger Room 206

Sun Aug 26

This novel centers around a building in Egypt and its diverse group of occupants. It deals with a wide range of topics from politics to homosexuality. The Kansas Humanities Council Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK) program presents a series about Middle Eastern culture and society, facilitated by Sara Tucker. Books are provided and can be checked out in the Topeka Room (204). Registration required. Call 580-4510.

Free art classes for all experience levels. Try new materials, techniques and styles of artmaking. Learn creative processes to inspire your designs. Supplies provided. Registration required. Call 580-4515.

Topic: Creating a portfolio Sat Aug 11

■ Anton Room 202

Wed Sep 5

11:00 am–1:00 pm

Sat Aug 25

The Eighth Sea is a love story between Brenna and Nathan set in the late 1700s that explores the risks of life in the early colonies and the meaning of home.

11:00 am–1:00 pm

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Topic: Perspective drawing Sat

Sep 8

Topic: Printmaking ■ Lingo Story Room

Sat Sep 22

■ Topeka Room 204

Sun Sep 9

11:00 am–1:00 pm

Discuss Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome.

Published in 1889, this funny account of a boating holiday on the Thames between Kingston and Oxford was initially intended to be a serious travel guide, but the humorous elements took over in this timeless and celebrated novel.

11:00 am–1:00 pm

Altering an unwanted book into art allows you to express your creativity and recycle at the same time.

Hands-on demonstrations and books provided.

Registration required. Call 580-4515.

Thu Aug 23

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Sat Aug 25

2:00–3:00 pm

Literature with Lunch

Altered Books Workshop

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

7:00–8:45 pm

Kansas Author Nancy Sprowell Geise

■ Lingo Story Room

Topic: Plein-air drawing

3:00–4:30 pm

The Yacoubian Building

by Alaa Al Aswany

10:00 am–12:00 pm 10:00 am–12:00 pm

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

1:30–3:00 pm

So Many Books, So Little Time

Wet & Wild! Papermaking [all ages]

■ Main Entrance Sidewalk

7:00–8:00 pm

Literature with Lunch

Illuminated Manuscripts

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

2:00–3:00 pm

Cooking by the Book

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

7:00–8:45 pm

■ Topeka Room 204

■ Sabatini Gallery

World, Art and You [teens and adults]

Thu Sep 27

The FBI races to find a kidnapped baby before she's sacrificed by a satanic cult. Join retired FBI agent Mark Bouton as he talks about his most recent mystery novel.

August 8–September 21

Topeka Genealogical Society

David Boutros, State Historical Society of Missouri Research Center-Kansas City, presents Using the Manuscripts Collection at the State Historical Society of Missouri.

Kansas Author Mark Bouton

Text, image, material and structure are the basic ingredients of a book. Book artists take this simple formula, add their creativity, and transform books into works of art. These objects invite and encourage us to explore the possibilities of what a book can be.

■ Sabatini Gallery

Cooking by the Book

BOOKS

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Mon Sep 10

6:30–8:30 pm

Taste samples, discuss cookbooks you like to use and learn more about the library's cookbook collection.

■ Anton Room 202

Thu Sep 13

7:00–8:00 pm

Joint Decisions by Robert B. Faught, Jr.

Learn about Faught’s latest book Our Joint Decisions: A Patient's Perspective to Successfully Manage Joint Pain, Surgeries & Replacements. Throughout his book, Bob gives analogies between how we treat our car and our body to emphasize the role we all play in living a healthy, productive life.

■ Menninger Room 206

Fri

Sep 16

2:00–4:00 pm

African-American Writers Book Discussion

Join facilitator Vince Omni for a discussion of Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins. Bring your own copy of the book. (for adults 18+) ■ Hughes Room 205

Thu Sep 20

7:00–8:30 pm

So Many Books, So Little Time

Discuss Once in a Promised Land by Laila Halaby.

Jassim and Salwa left the deserts of Jordan for those of Arizona, hoping to find opportunity and freedom.

Instead they become the targets of a hunt for domestic terrorists. Books provided, registration required. Call 580-4540.

■ Menninger Room 206

Sun Sep 23

3:00–4:30 pm

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

by Marjane Satrapi

In this memoir, the author reflects on growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. The Kansas Humanities Council Talk About Literature in Kansas(TALK) program presents a series about Middle Eastern culture and society facilitated by Sara Tucker.

Books are provided and can be checked out in the Topeka Room (204). Registration is required. Call 580-4510.

■ Anton Room 202

Wed Sep 26

7:00–8:45 pm

Cookbook Author Linda Polly

Hear this nationally recognized Topekan share stories from her cookbook, Midwest Moms - Recipes and Advice from the Heartland. The cookbook combines more than 300 well-tested recipes and equally well-tested advice.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Tue Sep 27

7:00–8:00 pm

1:30–3:00 pm

3:00–5:00 pm

It's ConnectNow News' 1st anniversary.

Tell us how we're doing at www.tscpl.org/connectnow-feedback.

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Email Introduction for Job Searchers

Business Banking and Loans

Learn how to separate borrowing decisions from purchasing decisions and how to shop for the best credit “deal.” Get tips for smarter borrowing and find out about fees, interest rates and the negative effects of filing bankruptcy. Presented by Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Thu Aug 30

6:00–7:00 pm

COMPUTER CLASSES To register for the free classes, call 580-4606 or e-mail class@tscpl.org. All classroom computers have Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007.

■ All classes in the Computer Training Center.

Beginning Classes

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

Taming Your Mouse

Learn the proper way to hold and move the mouse.

Learn about check boxes, radio buttons, scroll bars and more.

Fri Wed Wed Fri

Aug 17 Aug 22 Sep 12 Sep 28

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

Beginning Windows

Learn about the keyboard, desktop, icons, start button, task bar, calculator and WordPad. Thu Tue Fri Thu Thu

Aug 2 Aug 21 Aug 24 Sep 13 Sep 27

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

Word: Introduction to Word Processing Learn to set margins and tabs, change fonts, spell check, select text, save and delete files.

Thu Wed Mon Thu Fri

Aug 9 Aug 22 Aug 27 Sep 6 Sep 14

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

Internet Introduction

Learn basic Internet functions and visit some interesting sites.

Thu Aug 23 Tue Aug 28 Tue Sep 18

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

Email With Yahoo! Mail

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

Wed Fri Wed Thu

Aug 1 Aug 24 Aug 29 Sep 20

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

Internet Introduction for Job Searchers Learn Internet basics while focusing on popular employment web sites.

Mon Aug 13 Tue Sep 4

7:00–8:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets

Many job applications require an email address. Get an address if you don’t have one. Learn email basics plus how to attach a resume or other files to an email message.

Mon Aug 20 Wed Sep 5

Wed Wed Tue Wed Mon

7:00–8:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

Aug 1 Aug 15 Aug 28 Sep 19 Sep 24

Beyond The Basics

Excel: Lists

Google It

Thu Thu Wed Thu

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

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

1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

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

Tue Tue Sat Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Sat Tue

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

Using Microsoft Word, learn to select text, cut, copy and paste.

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

■ Story Zone

9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm

Wed Thu Tue Tue Wed Thu

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.

Sat Aug 4 Sat Sep 1

Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep 5, 12, 19, 26 Sep 6, 13, 20, 27

Sleepy heads get out of bed. Join Kyler for songs, stories and other creative activities the whole family will enjoy.

It's better than watching cartoons.

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

■ Story Zone

Sat Sat

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

■ Marvin Auditorium

1:00–2:30 pm

Wed Aug 1

Word: Tables, Tabs & Columns

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

■ Lingo Story Room

Sat Aug 11 Sat Sep 8

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Wear your pajamas to the library! Bring along a fuzzy friend and your blanket. Stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Registration required. Call 580-4565.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Mon Aug 13 Mon Sep 10

6:30–7:00 pm 6:30–7:00 pm

Musical Storytime for Everybody [all ages] Kyler sings, plays the guitar, and reads entertaining books for your family.

■ Story Zone

Fri Fri

10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am

Aug 17 Sep 21

10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am

Stories and Art [all ages]

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

■ Story Zone

Sat Sat

9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 5:30–6:00 pm 9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 5:30–6:00 pm

Aug 18 Sep 15, 29

10:00–11:00 am 10:00–11:00 am

Crazy Extreme Science [grades 3–5]

What do you get when you cross a spineless potato, slime and ice cream? We don't know either! Better come to this program as we discover the answer together. Registration required by Thursday, August 16.

Call 580-4565

7:00–8:00 pm

Thu Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Thu Sep 6, 13, 20, 27

13

2:00–3:00 pm 2:00–3:00 pm

Pajama Storytime [3–5 years]

■ Lingo Story Room

Entertaining our youngest readers with stories, songs and bounces.

1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm

10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am

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

Baby Bookworms [0–18 months]

Learn to set tabs, construct tables and use columns.

Aug 11, 25 Sep 8, 22

Guys Read Club [8–12 years]

For all Pinkalicious fans, come to a Pinkalicious Party– crafts, games, face painting and cupcake decorating.

Be sure to wear pink and bring something pink for the exchange table. The Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy will perform a number from the upcoming musical.

9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm

10:00–11:00 am 10:00–11:00 am

Storytime with Kyler [all ages]

Pinkalicious Party [ages 3–8]

PowerPoint

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■ Story Zone

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

Editing Digital Photos

Thu Aug 9 Fri Sep 7

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

Preschool Storytime [3–5 years]

Learn to draw shapes, use clip art, WordArt, and text boxes.

Thu Sep 6

Learn fun fingerplays to use with your child as Topeka Public Schools - Parents as Teachers show you how using rhymes and songs increase language, motor skills and memory. Receive an item to continue the play at home and information on other Parents as Teachers programs for children birth to 3.

KIDS

Word: Graphics

Fri Aug 10 Wed Sep 26

Aug 7 Aug 14 Aug 18 Aug 21 Aug 28 Sep 4 Sep 11 Sep 18 Sep 22 Sep 25

3:45–4:30 pm

Fingerplay Fun [birth–3 years]

Practice new computer skills, learn to use a mouse or get a little help with computer problems. This is also a good time to learn more advanced techniques, learn to use a scanner, or work on job applications and resumés.

Questions about your laptop? Bring it in. Come and go anytime during the session. Registration NOT required.

Cut, Copy & Paste

Wed Aug 8 Tue Sep 25

Thu Aug 2

Drop-In

Sign up for a Facebook account and learn the basics of this popular social networking site. Be sure to bring your e-mail address and password.

Fri Aug 3 Thu Sep 20 Mon Sep 24

Aug 2 Aug 23 Aug 29 Sep 20

Fri Aug 10 Thu Aug 30 Fri Sep 21

Facebook for Beginners

Tue Aug 7 Wed Sep 5 Thu Sep 27

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Create mailing labels, envelopes, personalized form letters and directories by combining a data list with Word.

Learn to use the library’s online catalog and some electronic resources available from the library or from home.

Aug 3 Aug 27 Aug 31 Sep 25

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

Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels

Look It Up on the Internet

Fri Mon Fri Tue

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

Familiarity with basic Excel is required for this class.

Learn the basics of data lists or tables. Create field names, sort lists and link worksheets.

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

Thu Aug 30 Fri Sep 21

Zoo Animals Live [all ages]

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

Mon Aug 20

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tWiin Gaming: Mario Kart Tournament [8–12 years]

Think you're fast? How fast?! Race against your friends in Mario Kart and find out who has the skills and who should take the bus. The fastest will win awesome prizes!

■ Lingo Story Room

Tue

Aug 21

4:00–5:00 pm

Brainiacs [grades 1–5]

If that first week of school has you feeling some serious brain drain, then visiting the library is a no-brainer. Put on your thinking cap as you examine a real brain, then learn to make a clay model. It's not brain surgery but it's pretty close, and we hope you’ll think it's incredibly cool.

■ Story Zone

Wed Aug 22

3:30–4:30 pm

Playing to Read [3–6 years]

Ride the ocean waves for the Alligator Game and dive in for the Whale Toss. Don't forget to create your wiggly jellyfish! All activities are planned to focus on a certain early literacy skill, so come help your children have fun while developing skills necessary to learn to read.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Tue Aug 28

6:30–7:30 pm

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

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

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

■ Story Zone

Sun Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2:00–3:00 pm

Tot Time [24–36 months]

Share stories, songs, and crafts with your toddler. This six-week program transitions children from lapsitting to independent storytimes. Registration begins 9am, Tuesday, August 21. Call 580-4565.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Tue Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9

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

4-H in the Library [6–11 years]

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

■ Story Zone

Tue Sep 4, 18

4:00–5:00 pm

Sneak, Peek & Read [18–24 months]

Amazing Animals: Scoop on Poop [grades 1–5]

■ Lingo Story Room

Mon Sep 10

Participate in activities that help prepare your child for kindergarten. Learn about the Kindergarten Readiness Checklist used by local schools. Cosponsored by Capital Area Smart Start & Child Care Aware. Registration required. Call 580-4565.

Thu Sep 13

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

What do a magnet and the North and South Poles have in common? Come feel the force with some exciting magnet experiments. Registration required by September 13. Call 580-4565.

Mon Sep 17

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue Aug 7

A separated couple (played by Cary Grant and Irene Dunne) sabotages each other's love affairs while waiting for their divorce decree to become final.

1937 | b&w | 91 minutes

Boing, streeeeeetch, snap! The "wackiest new toy sweeping the nation" is now over 60 years old – and more fun than ever. When you bounce in after school, we'll show you how to create your own Silly Putty.

Wed Sep 19

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

4:00–5:00 pm

Playing to Read [3–6 years]

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Sing around the campfire, see your name in lights, and follow the trail to find the woodland animals. Make your own sandwich book to read and share with others.

All activities are planned to focus on an early literacy skill, so come help your child have fun while developing skills necessary to learn to read.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Sep 25

■ Lingo Story Room 121

■ Homework Center 121D (closed Labor Day)

Fri

Aug 17

A powerful bond is formed between a 10-year-old boy and a creature from another planet who needs to find a way home. 1982 | Rated PG | 117 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

Homework Center [5–18 years]

Aug 24

Homework coaches help children with questions and assignments.

In 1996 during the Chechen War, a group of psychiatric patients become trapped in their hospital after the staff flees to safer facilities. One patient finds herself falling in love but she must retreat back into her fantasies when she is left behind. © Paramount Classics | Russian | 2002 | Rated R | 104 minutes

4:00–8:00 pm 2:00–6:00 pm

Tue Sep 4

movie on the lawn

6:30–8:45 pm

Movie on the Lawn

Watch a movie on the Statehouse lawn when the sun goes down. Bring a blanket and a friend to enjoy an outdoor movie together. Brought to you by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, seveneightfive magazine, and Downtown Topeka Inc.

south lawn of the capitol

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6:30–9:00 pm

International Film: House of Fools

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

movie listings & showtimes

6:30–9:00 pm

80s Flashback Film Series E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

6:30–7:30 pm

Mon-Thu Sun

6:30–9:00 pm

The paranormal exterminating business is going well for these three misfits until their ghost containment unit is deactivated and a demon prepares to bring about the end of the world. Who ya gonna call?

1984 | Rated PG | 105 minutes

Kreate kustom kool keychains to use to keep your keys on kall – and impress the heck out of your friends.

Tue Sep 25

Aug 10

80s Flashback Film Series Ghostbusters

7:00–8:30 pm

Krazy Keychains [8–12 years] ■ Story Zone

2:00–5:00 pm

Marty McFly has been transported back in time by Doc Brown’s DeLorean time machine to 1955 – before he was born. He must to get back to 1985 before he changes his own future. 1985 | Rated PG | 116 minutes

Smokey, the coyote, and George, the pronghorn, are our adopted zoo animals. Library staff adopted these Zoo animals for one year, and we want to share them with you. A hands-on learning experience and presentation

by Topeka Zoo staff.

Mon Sep 24

Aug 10

'80s Flashback Film Series Back to the Future

3:30–4:30 pm

Meet Smokey and George [all ages]

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

6:30–8:45 pm

Classic Film: The Awful Truth

6:00–7:00 pm

Gross Stuff: Silly Putty Party [grades 3–6]

■ Young Reader's Area

6:30–9:00 pm

In ancient China, warring factions among the six kingdoms of the country conspire to assassinate the movie's powerful ruler, Qin. A minor official with no name defeats three warriors sent to kill the ruler and is summoned to tell Qin the story of his victory.

Miramax | Hong Kong | 2004 | Rated PG-13 | 96 minutes

Crazy Extreme Science [grades 3–5]

■ Lingo Story Room

Aug 3

International Film: Hero

6:30–7:30 pm

Tue

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

Whether in the outback of Australia or in the urban jungle of New York City, Mick “Crocodile” Dundee can handle any challenge and melt every heart.

1986 | Rated PG-13 | 97 minutes

4:30–5:30 pm

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

Registration for the four-week session begins 9 am, Wednesday, August 22. Call 580-4565.

Wed Sep 5, 12, 19, 26

'80s Flashback Film Series Crocodile Dundee

School Readiness Roundup [3–5 years]

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Classic Film: The Man from Laramie

MOVIES

Get down but not dirty and learn some fascinating facts about feces. Learn the scat rap, see how dung beetles roll and enjoy an edible repli-scat craft.

A stranger (played by James Stewart) defies the local cattle baron and his sadistic son by working for one of his oldest rivals. 1955 | color | 104 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

Sep 14

2:00–5:00 pm

American Blackout

This documentary film shows how the Black and minority vote may have been suppressed during the 2000 and 2004 election process. With this year's elections fast approaching, this timely topic will be discussed after the film with rangers from Brown v Board of Education National Historic Site.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

Sep 14

6:30–8:30 pm

TEENS Double Dueling: Yu-Gi-Oh [11–18 years] Magic the Gathering [14+ years]

Bring your cards and pit your wits against other Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic players as we host tournaments for both games.

■ The Edge

Mon Aug 6, 20 Mon Sep 17

4:00–6:00 pm 4:00–6:00 pm

Teen Board Game Night [12–18 years]

If you've never been chased by zombies, escaped from a haunted house or triumphed at world domination, here is your chance. Play some of our board games to curb your appetite for perilous exploration and world conquest. They’re more fun than the real thing.

■ The Edge

Fri Fri

Aug 10 Sep 14

7:00–8:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

Teen Writing Group [12–18 years]

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

■ The Edge

Mon Aug 13, 27 Mon Sep 10, 24

7:00–8:00 pm 7:00–8:00 pm

Open Mic Night [12–18 years]

Move your band out of the garage and onto a stage.

Tell jokes or dance. Whatever your talent, we have a place for you. Come to our Open Mic Night and perform if you wish.

■ The Edge

Wed Aug 29 Wed Sep 26

4:00–5:30 pm 4:00–5:30 pm

Breakfast Champion-Style [11–18 years]

Studies show that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In the new Lingo kitchen teens prepare a simple breakfast meal with nutritious foods. All ingredients will be provided.

■ Lingo Story Room

Wed Sep 19

3:45–5:00 pm

Homework Center [5–18 years]

Homework coaches help children with questions and assignments.

■ Homework Center 121D

Mon-Thu Sun

4:00–8:00 pm 2:00–6:00 pm

■ Statehouse Lawn (south side)

Thu Sep 13 Thu Sep 27 14

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hear from you that you want to read books on your terms - not theirs.”

The petition, signatures and comments have been printed on a roll and mailed to these publishers in hope of change.

Their business practices of the past year include adding restrictions and price increases, or simply not selling ebooks to libraries at all: • Penguin recently ended ebook sales to public libraries.

• HarperCollins has a 26-checkout limit on each ebook. Then, the library has to buy the book again.

• Random House allows unrestricted access to ebooks, but recently raised prices.

• Macmillan, Simon & Schuster and Hachette don’t sell ebooks to libraries at all.

This means that library customers can get a print copy of a book from a library, but can’t get that same book in an ebook format. But that’s not what library customers want; they want books, in all formats.

nationwide, comprising of 57.1 percent of the population. In 2009 public libraries total collection expenditures amounted to $1.3 billion, of which 12 percent was spent for electronic material, such as ebooks.

“Libraries and librarians put books in the hands of readers millions of times in just one year. We have relationships with readers and are a trusted source for finding great stories and information,” says Gina Millsap, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library CEO. According to the American Library Association there are more than 169 million library cardholders

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Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th & Oakley California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 SE Tecumseh Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Hunter’s Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California Dillons, SW 29th & Urish

THURSDAY 9:45 am – 1:30 pm Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn 9:45 am – 11:00 am Berryton Elementary School, 2921 SE 69th 11:45 am – 1:30 pm Quincy Street Station, 820 SE Quincy 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th & Oakley 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm K-Mart North, NW Lyman & Tyler FRIDAY 9:45 am – 1:00 pm 9:45 am – 12:30 pm 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm SATURDAY 9:45 am – 12:15 pm 9:45 am – 12:15 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

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Item

Limit Number of days

Late Fee Max per day Fee***

Music CDs

10

21 days

25¢

$5

Entertainment VHS tapes

5

21 days

25¢

$5

Entertainment DVDs

6

21 days

25¢

$5

Return Locations

Pick-up Days

Auburn Apple Market

Mon, Wed, & Fri

Barrington Village

Mon through Sat

Berryton Elementary School

Mon and Thu

Brookwood Center

Mon through Sat Mon through Sat

Non-fiction DVDs

6

21 days

25¢

$5

California Crossing

Fiction and non-fiction books

*

21 days

25¢

$5

Dillon's: 29th & Urish

Mon through Sat

Fairlawn Plaza

Mon through Sat

Audiobooks on CD & tape

*

K-Mart North

Mon through Sat

Non-fiction VHS tapes

*

21 days

25¢

$5

Mike's IGA Market

Mon through Sat Mon through Fri

Magazines

*

7 days

25¢

$2

North Community Center

Bestseller Express books

5

14 days

$1

$10

Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church

Mon and Thu

DVD Express (children)

2

7 days

$1

$10

Soldier Fire Station

Mon through Fri

Tecumseh United Methodist Church

Tue and Fri

Velma Paris Community Center

Mon, Wed, & Fri

Villa West

Mon through Sat

21 days

25¢

$5

DVD Dispenser** DVD Express

2

3 days

$1

$10

Video games

2

14 days

$1

$10

Blu-ray

2

3 days

$1

$10

Book Group in a Bag 1

42 days

$1

$10

Interlibrary Loan

10

varies

$1

$10

Speciality items

varies varies

$1

$10

Other

Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Shawnee North Community Center, 300 NE 43rd Mike’s IGA, NE Sardou & Forest Velma Paris Community Center, 6715 SW Westview Apple Market, 1431 North Washington, Auburn Educational Credit Union & Quest Credit Union, SE 29th & Croco Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th

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