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With Zinio you get instant online access to copies of more than 200 popular magazines, like Cosmopolitan, Runner’s World and Food Network Magazine, including full text and photos. All you need is your library card.
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Zinio is different from our other products in that you will need to create two account logins, one to browse the collection and get content and one to read magazines or deliver them to the Zinio app. It may seem complex at first, but once you create your accounts and begin subscribing to magazines it becomes easy. If you want to test drive this new service, ask a librarian at 580-4555.
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Access magazines anywhere you are, using your computer, tablet, mobile device and most ereaders. You will need a web browser or the Zinio app to access digital magazines. There are no due dates or hold lists. Access magazines any time and keep them as long as you like. Tell a friend about this cool new offering from your library. Zinio makes that easy too. Some magazines allow you to print articles or share them with friends via email or social networks.
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Nice move ol’ chap! We thought you would be interested in reading magazines cover to cover online for free using the library’s newest service, Zinio for Libraries. Try it out now; visit tscpl.org/zinio.
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We’re seeking creative folks who want to make a work of art out of a book for our annual Altered Books exhibit, Oct. 7–Nov. 18. Enter your creation for the whole community to see at this library-wide exhibit. .
Altered books can be as simple or complex as you make them. So get busy ripping, folding, tearing, gluing and creating your work of art. 25 spots available. Enter by calling 580-4515 by Sept. 20.
Need a little inspiration? Check out the Altered Book Workshops our talented staff will be teaching at the end of August. See page 12.
FEED YOUR INNER TEEN
Good Books for Any Age page 3
PENNING A COMMUNITY NOVEL
Read the Book Meet the Authors
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ACCESS THE LIBRARY NEAR YOU
Use the Library at the Community Centers
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STRAINING TO READ THIS?
TRY LARGE PRINT BOOKS page 5
GET INTO THE HABIT
START GOOD READING HABITS FOR YOUR CHILD page 6
1-DAY WEDDING WORKSHOP
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Lost in the stacks the repl acement child
On a cold and foggy afternoon in January 1952, American Airlines Flig ht 6780 slammed into the Mandel household in New Jersey. With fire consuming the apartment, Florence Mandel faced a terrible choice: save her 2-year-old daughter Linda whose clothes were aflame, or her 7-year-old daughter Donna who was trapped by a fallen beam. Urged by Donna to save the baby, Mrs . Mandel rushed Linda outside, but was restrained from re-entering the infe rno. Donna died screaming for her Mom my. Life, of course, would never be the same – not for Mrs. Mandel, who could never forget the last cries of her daughter; not for her husband, Albe rt, who suffered lifelong guilt for not being there when his family needed him; and not for little Linda who had burns over 80 percent of her body. Born into this grieving family, Judy Mandel was a “replacement child” for their beloved Donna. As Judy writes in her memoir, growing up as a replacement child meant being love d, but also feeling separate from her family. The reader finds out that in her own way, Judy, was also a victim of the tragic crash. –Julie Nelson
There’s still time to ride the bus for free
Spend one of the last days of summer cruising the Capital City by bus. The Topeka Metro offers free bus rides to kids 18 and younger through August 15. n All summer long, the Metro has bee ues ven eka Top the to connecting kids , they love, like the library, Topeka Zoo ter Cen ry ove Disc ’s Kansas Children and Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Site. When you hop aboard, look for the library book basket and grab something good to read. Books and free fares for kids are on the fixed routes only. –Diana Friend
book review: If I Lie
Quinn’s life in the close-knit military town of Sweethaven used to be pretty good. She was a cheerleader with close friends and dating town golden boy, Carey. Now her world is falling apart and everyone thinks that she’s a traitor and a whore. She was caught on film kissing another boy while Carey was deployed in Afghanistan. The situation looks terrible and only she and Carey know that she wasn’t actually cheating. If Quinn tells anyone what really happened that night, she’ll reveal Carey’s most dangerous secret and break her promise to him. Then Carey goes missing in action and Quinn must deal with the pain of losing him on top of keeping the secret that has pushed her friends and family away from her. Quinn is an incredibly strong person and her mettle is often tested. Quinn volunteers at the local VA Medical Center and has a close friendship with a gruff, old resident named George. Their loving and sarcastic interactions were one of my favorite parts of the book and provide perspective on Quinn’s tough issues. If I Lie by Corrine Jackson is a raw and emotional story, but I really enjoyed it. I definitely recommend this book to older teens and anyone interested in military life and the loyalty and honor that comes with it. – Lena Vogt
YOUR August/September Program & Class SCHEDULE starts on page 10
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Help the magazine find its way to the ereader
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ou don’t have to be a teenager to read stories written for them. There is a lot more to the Young Adult genre than fighting to the death or falling in love with vampires. Teen books are growing in popularity, and now is a great time to come over to the Kids Library, specifically David J’s, and check some out. Many authors of adult books have capitalized on the trend by crossing over to writing teen books.
Some adults are embarrassed to read teen books, but this attitude will cause you to miss out on an amazing genre. Some of our most popular movies right now come from teen books. Discover your favorites on tscpl.org/blog/teens.
We’ve subscribed to hundreds of magazines so you don’t have to. Read the story on the front page and get started at tscpl.org/zinio.
Register for classes to learn strategies on budgeting, investing & retirement. See page 11 for more information.
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Just One Day by Gayle Forman
White Cat by Holly Black
I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga
The Diviners by Libba Bray
Register today! [$25 enrollment fee required, scholarships available] Call 800-383-0217 x 319
Thursdays | Sep 5– Oct 17 | 6 pm
Drama High: The Fight by L. Divine
Program provided by Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc., in partnership with the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner and The Women’s Fund. TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
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Only now can this dramatic story be told
Local authors publish second novel Article by Phil Anderson, Topeka Capital-Journal
new day of book-writing and publishing has dawned in the capital city, where 20 local authors are taking turns writing one chapter each for our community novel project. The novel, titled SpeakEasy, is about a young cultural anthropologist named Veronica “Ronni” Long who is a doctoral student at the University of Kansas and is in Topeka interviewing a 108-year-old woman named Julia Stanford about her recollections of Prohibition, the Great Depression and both world wars. The novel is being presented as blog posts, with one chapter added per week at tscpl.org. When finished, it will be printed in hard-copy form in time for a book release party Sunday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. at the library. A group of aspiring local authors signed up to write the community novel. Each was given a week to write his or her chapter. Then, the book to that point is handed off to the next author, who has a week to add another chapter — and another layer — to the story. Librarian Lissa Staley helps keep the authors in check with an outline that was established before the novel was started. Each successive chapter must tie in with what has taken place in the story in previous chapters. The goal is for a seamless read, though each author will bring different styles of writing and various twists and turns to the novel’s plot. No one knows where the novel will end up — and that is part of the excitement, she said. After the book is completed online, it will be published in hard-copy form and available for purchase at the library beginning with the Sept. 8 book-launch party. Those who pre-order can purchase SpeakEasy for $5. Ordering information is available at tscpl.org/community-novel.
literary
Heavyweights
Autobiography of Mark Twain Vol. 1 2010, 4.10 lbs
National Geographic 125 Years 2012, 4.1 lbs.
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Toting these books out by the armfuls just might hurt, so frequent trips to the library may be necessary. If it’s some heavy reading you want, look no further.
Martha’s Entertaining: A Year of Celebrations by Martha Stewart, 2011, 5.7 lbs.
1001 Children’s Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up by Julia Eccleshare, 2009, 4.5 lbs. 4
The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill Vol. 3 by William Manchester, 2012, 3.5 lbs. (All three volumes weigh in at almost 10 lbs!)
Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style 2012, 6.1 lbs.
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use the library at the community center near you 1,664 people logged 1,114 hours of computer time in the first month
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ur partnership with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation, which recently resulted in new touch-screen computers for community centers, expands in October to offer you programming where it’s convenient for you. You’ll soon be able to attend our pre-reading programs, resume writing and computer classes at the center nearest you.
Sessions that might pique your interest include Facebook for Beginners, Resumes, More than a Job (geared toward teens), School Readiness and Playing to Read (for 3-6 year olds and their parents). Look for these and other classes listed in the Oct/Nov edition of Library News. Shawnee County residents with library cards receive Library News in the mail. These initial offerings will be a good gauge for capacity and community demand. Your attendance may help shape programming in community centers going forward, so we hope to see you as one of our first students/guests at these new programs.
“Thanks to this partnership, we’re able to reach out into the community and make library service more equitable for everyone. It’ll be that much easier for people to sharpen their job skills or learn something new from their library,” said Thad Hartman, Community Services manager. “We’re starting with a small selection of programs and look forward to expanding in 2014.”
But don’t wait, visit a community center or send your kids in today to try out one of the new computers or ask a community center staffer to demonstrate one for you. They can also help you get your library card if you don’t already have one.
try out New touch-screen Computers at these Community centers
experience art at the
alice C. Sabatini gallery
aUGust 12 – November 3
Abstraction
Abstract art in various forms. Come see how this art speaks to you.
Books
Mickey and Willie by Allen Barra
Doc: A Memoir by Dwight Gooden
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Garfield 1600 NE Quincy St. 785-368-3787
Oakland 801 NE Poplar St. 785-368-3793
Crestview 4801 SW Shunga Drive 785-368-2448
Hillcrest 1800 SE 21st St. 785-368-3790
Rice 423 SE Norwood St. 785-368-4363
Note: Computer Center upgrades will come to Velma Paris and Shawnee North community centers in 2014.
See page 12 or visit tscpl.org/gallery for more information on current shows.
NEW Sports
Central Park 1534 SW Clay St. 785-368-3796
Hey Sport! These hall of fame-worthy books are sure to catch your attention, just like that big play did. Slide into the library for some literary hits.
11 Rings: The Soul of Success by Phil Jackson
The Boys in the Boat: 9 Americans and Their Epic Quest for Olympic Gold in the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel Brown 5
Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court by Jay Bilas
Sum it Up: 1,098 Victories, a Couple of Irrelevant Losses, and a Life in Perspective by Pat Summitt AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2013
People in the Neighborhood
The Fire Department [for ages 3-8]
Meet Chief Greg Bailey, Topeka Fire Department, and check out a real fire engine and firefighting gear.
SATURDAY AUG 31 10 am in the Story Zone
See page 14 for more details.
Large No bifocals required...
Print Books
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pot a good book that’s easy on the eyes. Don’t strain. Retrain yourself to check out large print books. Enjoy reading with ease.
Browse more than 25,000 large print titles. Cruise the shelves in our Red Carpet room, across from the check-out desk. Popular and bestselling titles are available in large print and can also be delivered to a Bookmobile stop near you. The demand for large print spans many generations. More publishing houses are printing more titles in large print, so you’ll find more of the titles you want. From contemporary authors like Janet Evanovich to vintage writers like Willa Cather, from westerns to cozy mysteries, our Large Print collection will keep you enthralled. We also have romance, adventure and history titles in large print. Folks who are more web savvy can surf over to catalog.tscpl.org, and in the menu under “Search” click “Advanced” to look only for Large Print titles. New large print books are added to the catalog quarterly. Can’t find a title in large print? Ask a librarian.
Large print books are perfect for reading while working out on exercise equipment. After all, your eyes should be the last thing that’s sore after a workout.
The Goonies - Sept 14 City Slickers - Sept 21
Have fun downtown watching movies on the Statehouse lawn. Dress as your favorite movie character. Bring a blanket and your friends. details at tscpl.org Brought to you by:
Movies Start at 7pm
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ugandan orphans choir Friday, August 2, 6pm Marvin Auditorium
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From Africa to Topeka, these children bring a message of hope, in high-energy style!
ake visiting the library a habit your child will never want to kick. We’re here to help you start ‘em young, developing stronger readers and more engaged citizens for the future. Whether it’s for academic success or just for fun, the library has what you need to boost your kids’ IQ and mood.
See page 14 for more details.
The Party line is buzzin’ about the Buy A Book Club. Are you joining?
Shawnee County Party Line Club Topeka, Kansas (June 1964)
HOMEWORK HELP As school starts, schedule some time for your child to hone their study habits with help from our friendly homework coaches Leah and Tracie. Use our computers dedicated solely for working on homework. You’ll see improved grades in no time. WIDE SELECTION OF STORIES From graphic novels to magazines, audiobooks to librarian-led storytimes, your child can escape into unknown worlds and meet new characters every day. Take some of our books home. Reading at bedtime is a great way to instill a love of reading in your child. Developing healthy reading habits will take your child far in school and in life. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES Children learn by doing. Help your child develop active habits, whether you check out an activity kit for at-home play or attend one of our craft programs (see page 13). Preschool-aged kids get a sensory experience, and don’t even realize they are learning, when they play in our touch-screen computer lab. The puppet theatre is fun for all ages, and older kids are challenged by board games available at the Kids Library. Teens who attend our Life 101 program series (see page 14) pick up tips and tricks that will serve them well when they move out on their own.
Answer the call. Help fill the library’s shelves with books. Your gift of $35-$500 ensures that you have more to choose from. Being a member is something you’ll be proud of – providing more bestsellers, more books for your children, and more ebooks to enjoy. To join the Buy a Book Club, contact The Library Foundation. The party line is open at 785-580-4498 or donate online at foundation.tscpl.org. TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
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SUMMER READING Through our summer reading challenge, we encourage children to keep their reading skills from lagging. More than 5,000 participants, babies to grownups, read every week and modeled the way for the rest of the community. 7
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1–Day Wedding WORKSHOP
Agbas | Fire
Stiehl Osborn | Thread Of Life
Fitsell | Challenges
eave into the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery for the Material Conversations art exhibit, Aug. 2 through Sept. 22. One trip in will forever change your definition of what quilting is.
rides can spend months, maybe even years, planning the wedding of their dreams. If you don’t have that kind of time, come to the library on Thursday, Aug. 29, 7–8:30 pm and learn from three professionals in wedding food, flowers and photography. It’s a perfect opportunity for 2014 brides to discover the books, music and various bridal magazines that provide a cost-saving DIY guide and capture the moment.
Artists belonging to EDGE, a group of textile artists formerly known as Kansas Art Quilters, use hand-dyed fabric and stitching to “paint” with cloth. Through their craft, quilters share their observations of life, the beauty of the land, the destructive power of nature, and the loss of family members. Don’t miss this opportunity to look at the best of the best in contemporary textile art, from realistic to surreal. Material Conversations was juried by Bruce McIntosh, a mixed media and collage artist from California. Sharon Bass, Lawrence, is our guest curator. See 19 works – large and small – by 10 artists. “Most of the artists don’t regard themselves as ‘artists,’ as they came from other professional backgrounds,” Bass said of the group. “All of them use techniques of traditional quilting, but they are not making covers for beds – they are making wall hangings, artistic pieces for expression.” Listen in, eavesdrop or join these lively, visual and material conversations. Find the gallery’s art events on page 12.
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Cake by Mad Eliza’s Cakes and Confections
Learn About Food, Flowers & Photos
Flowers by Chinell’s Wedding Florals
Meet these pros at the library Cindy Packard, Wedding Neighborhood specialist, will be on hand to help you discover books from wedding etiquette to the dream wedding picture books from Preston Bailey, Colin Cowie, Martha Stewart, David Tutera, Vera Wang and Mindy Weiss. She even has a recipe for mints that just about anyone can make, but you may find they disappear quickly when others volunteer to help you taste test.
Chris Nichols Page, owner of Chinell’s Wedding Florals, will guide you to the flowers of the season and show you how to maximize your bloom dollars. Chris’ tip: Go to Pinterest to get ideas on planning your wedding arrangements. It helps you and your florist capture your vision. Check out the library’s Wedding board at pinterest.com/topekalibrary. Kristi Ditmer, Ditmer Digital & Design, will share her passion for photography and how to capture the magic of your special day. Kristi’s tip: Look for a connection when interviewing potential photographers. It’s important to not only capture the moment, but to also tell a story.
Chef Peggy Murnahan and husband Mark, own Mad Eliza’s Cakes & Confections. Their business came to life out of a passion for great foods – especially desserts. Specialties include cupcakes, custom cakes, cookies and special event desserts. Peggy’s tip: Call your baker after you have booked your wedding venue. TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Photo by Kristi Ditmer
Meet Cindy at this event and visit with her again at the annual Bridal Fair in January. Be sure to check out her blog at tscpl.org/blog/weddings.
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C A L EN D AR O F E V ENTS
AUGUST
August 1 Thursday Baby Bookworms Facebook for Beginners Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Zoo Animals Live Baby Bookworms Editing Digital Photos Fall Lawn Care You Want to do What?
9:30 am K 9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 3:45 pm K 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm C 7:00 pm A 7:00 pm A
August 2 Friday Cut, Copy and Paste Word: Graphics 1st Friday Reception Ugandan Orphan Choir
9:30 am C 1:00 pm C 5:30 pm AR 6:00 pm MU
August 3 Saturday Computer & Gadget Help 9:30 am C Math & Science Exploration 10:00 am K Gaming for Adults 2:00 pm A august 4 sunday No library events scheduled August 5 Monday Farmers Market Medicare Monday Double Dueling Pajama Storytime Beginning Windows 7
8:00 am A 1:00 pm A 4:00 pm T 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm C
August 6 Tuesday Taming Your Mouse Preschool Storytime Windows 8 for Beginners Computer & Gadget Help Crimson Rivers
9:30 am C 10:00 am K 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm C 6:30 pm M
August 7 Wednesday Beginning Windows 7 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K How to Start a Business 6:00 pm BU August 8 Thursday Baby Bookworms Word: Introduction Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms PowerPoint Baby Bookworms
9:30 am K 9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 5:30 pm K
August 9 Friday Internet Introduction School Send Off Pinterest for Beginners The Cowboys On Golden Pond
9:30 am C 12:00 pm K 1:00 pm C 2:00 pm M 6:30 pm M
August 10 Saturday Sing, Dance and Read 10:00 am K Guys Read 2:00 pm K Sports Trivia 3:00 pm A AUGUST 11 SUNday No library events scheduled
August 12 Monday Farmers Market Gardening Program Classics Made Modern Life 101 tWiin Xgaming Word: Introduction
8:00 am A 10:00 am A 1:30 pm B 3:30 pm T 3:30 pm K 7:00 pm C
August 13 Tuesday E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail Journaling Preschool Storytime Computer & Gadget Help
9:30 am C 10:00 am A 10:00 am K 3:30 pm C
August 14 Wednesday Google It 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K August 15 Thursday Baby Bookworms Windows 8 for Beginners Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Catalog & eResources Baby Bookworms Afr. Amer. Writers Excel: Introduction Fall Vegetable Gardens
9:30 am K 9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm B 7:00 pm C 7:00 pm A
August 16 Friday Word: Tables, Tabs Musical Storytime Facebook for Beginners Tell a Joke Day Lion in Winter
9:30 am C 10:00 am K 1:00 pm C 3:00 pm K 6:30 pm M
August 17 Saturday Stories & Art 10:00 am K Let’s Talk Football 1:30 pm A AUGUST 18 SUNday No library events scheduled AUGUST 19 MONday Farmers Market Pinterest for Beginners Double Dueling Idea Explosion Cut, Copy and Paste
8:00 am A 1:00 pm C 4:00 pm T 6:00 pm A 7:00 pm C
August 20 Tuesday Excel: Introduction Preschool Storytime Editing Digital Photos Computer & Gadget Help
9:30 am C 10:00 am K 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm C
August 21 Wednesday Excel: Lists 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K August 22 Thursday Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Facebook for Beginners Baby Bookworms Fantasy Football Draft Excel: Lists Topeka Genealogy
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 5:30 pm K 6:30 pm A 7:00 pm C 7:00 pm A
August 23 Friday Word: Mail Merge 9:30 am C Taming Your Mouse 1:00 pm C Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner 6:30 pm M August 24 Saturday Sing, Dance and Read 10:00 am K Gallery Talk: Art Quilts 2:00 pm A
August 29 Thursday Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Internet Introduction Baby Bookworms Wedding Food, Flowers Word: Mail Merge
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm A 7:00 pm C
August 25 Sunday So Many Books
3:00 pm B
August 30 Friday Morning Glory
6:30 pm M
August 26 Monday Farmers Market Beginning Windows 7 Mini Spa tWiin Xgaming Crazy Extreme Science Word: Tables, Tabs
8:00 am A 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm T 3:30 pm K 6:00 pm K 7:00 pm C
August 27 Tuesday Preschool Storytime Word: Introduction Computer & Gadget Help Altered Books Workshop Bean There Read That
10:00 am K 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm C 6:30 pm AR 7:00 pm B
August 31 Saturday Storytime with Fire Dept. 10:00 am K Altered Books Workshop 3:00 pm AR
RENEWAL HOTLINE 580-4424
August 28 Wednesday Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Open Mic Night 4:00 pm T
A = A D U LT s AR = a r t B = B O O K S BU = B U S I N E SS C = c o m p ute r K = K I D S [ b i r t h - 1 1 ye a r s ] M = M O V I E S MU = M U S I C T = T een s [ 1 2 - 1 8 ye a r s ] Monday Farmers Market
ADULT Fall Lawn Care
Tackle those tough lawn care projects and make your yard look great. Prepare it for the rigors of winter weather. Fall is a great time to over-seed an existing lawn or establish a new lawn. Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners explain how. ■ Anton Room 202
Thu Aug 1
7:00–8:00 pm
So You Want To Do What?
Learn how Brown v. Board of Educational National Historic Site became a park and about recent additions to the National Park Service. See what it takes to become a National Park. Park Superintendent David Smith explains the role of the Antiquities Act in creating parks. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Aug 1
7:00–8:00 pm
Gaming for Adults [18 and older]
If you love games and need a new challenge, join us on the first Saturday of each month as we play unusual board games. Bring your own or play ours. We’ll also play staff’s favorite video games on the Wii and Xbox 360. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Sat Sat
Aug 3 Sep 7
Journaling with Words and Images
High-quality, locally grown produce, farm fresh eggs, baked goods, live chickens, bedding plants and fresh cut flowers. Visit the library booth for a fun kid craft. Cooking/gardening programs for adults the 2nd Monday of each month at 10am. No Market on Labor Day.
Explore personal writing and illustrated journals through writing exercises and appreciating others’ examples. Discover further techniques using open discussion. New writing prompts and image ideas online at tscpl.org/tag/ journaling.
■ Parking Lot, 10th and Washburn
Mon Aug 5, 12, 19, 26 Mon Sep 9, 16, 23, 30
■ Menninger Room 206
8:00–11:30 am 8:00–11:30 am
August’s topic: Color
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) program helps you navigate the complex web of Medicare. Repeated on the first Monday of each month. Mon Aug 5 Mon Sep 9
Aug 10
1:00–3:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm
Sept 10
10:00–11:30 am
■ Anton Room 202
Thu Aug 15
7:00–8:00 pm
Let’s Talk Football
■ Marvin Auditorium
6:00–8:00 pm
Fantasy Football Draft
Be a part of the library’s fantasy football league. There’s no fee to join, all experience levels are welcome, and the winner will take home a prize at the end of the season. Register at the Red Carpet Desk, call 580-4545, or email nhohl@tscpl.org. ■ Hughes Room 205
Thu Aug 22
6:30–8:30 pm
Join Topeka’s Fantasy Football Freak Terry Blount and WIBW’s Jake LeBahn as they talk about the upcoming football season, including fantasy football, the Chiefs, K-State, KU and many more pro and college teams. Bring your opinions and questions as we get ready for the 2013-2014 season!
3:00–5:30 pm
■ Menninger Room 206
2:00–5:00 pm 2:00–5:00 pm
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It’s harvest time, but the gardening fun doesn’t have to be over. The Shawnee County Master Gardeners tell us how to plant and maintain a fall vegetable garden.
Prove you know your sports and bring your team of up to 8 sports aficionados to our trivia competition. Prizes awarded to the top teams. Register at the Red Carpet Desk, call 580-4545 or email nhohl@tscpl.org. Sat
10:00–11:30 am
Fall Vegetable Gardens
Sports Trivia
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Aug 13
Learn how to use picture books and music to create science centers that encourage learning at this Teacher Treats event. Mary Duncan, of Washburn University, shares her expertise and valuable tips as we focus on early childhood science education. Continuing education credits available. Registration required. Call 580-4565.
September’s topic: Collage Mon Aug 19
Medicare Mondays
■ Menninger Room 206
Tue
Idea Explosion! Science in the Early Childhood Classroom
Sat
10
Aug 17
1:30-3:30 pm
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C A L EN D AR O F E V ENTS
SEPTEMBER September 1 Sunday R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K September 2 MONday Library closed for Labor Day September 3 Tuesday Tot Time 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Fracking in Kansas 12:00 pm A Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C Tot Time 6:30 pm K Ushpizin 6:30 pm M September 4 Wednesday PowerPoint 9:30 am C Sneak, Peek & Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek & Read 10:30 am K E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail 1:00 pm C 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K How to Start a Business 6:00 pm BU Sneak, Peek & Read 6:30 pm K Affordable Health Care 7:00 pm A September 5 Thursday Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Google It 1:00 pm C Zoo Animals Live 3:45 pm K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Women & Money 6:00 pm A Windows 8 for Beginners 7:00 pm C Why Brown? 7:00 pm A
September 6 Friday Pinterest for Beginners 9:30 am C Catalog & eResources 1:00 pm C 1st Friday ArtWalk 5:30 pm AR September 7 Saturday Computer & Gadget Help 9:30 am C Math & Science 10:00 am K Gaming for Adults 2:00 pm A
September 11 Wednesday Beginning Windows 7 9:30 am C Sneak, Peek & Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek & Read 10:30 am K Word: Graphics 1:00 pm C Sneak, Peek & Read 6:30 pm K The Good Earth 7:00 pm B September 12 Thursday Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Beginning Genealogy 9:30 am A Word: Introduction 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Excel: Introduction 1:00 pm C Tower Building 3:30 pm T Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Women & Money 6:00 pm A Beginning Windows 7 7:00 pm C
September 8 Sunday R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K SpeakEasy Book Launch 3:00 pm A September 9 Monday Farmers Market 8:00 am A Gardening Program 10:00 am A Cut, Copy and Paste 1:00 pm C Medicare Monday 1:00 pm A Classics Made Modern 1:30 pm B Life 101 3:30 pm T tWiin Xgaming 3:30 pm K Crazy Extreme Science 6:00 pm K Birdwatching in Brazil 7:00 pm A Facebook for Beginners 7:00 pm C
September 13 Friday Internet Introduction 9:30 am C Excel: Lists 1:00 pm C Mr. Blandings Builds... 2:00 pm M
September 10 Tuesday Taming Your Mouse 9:30 am C Tot Time 9:30 am K Journaling 10:00 am A Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C Tot Time 6:30 pm K
September 14 Saturday Sing, Dance and Read 10:00 am K Guys Read 2:00 pm K Movie on the Lawn 7:00 pm M September 15 Sunday Cowboys vs Chiefs 12:00 pm A R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K
September 16 Monday Farmers Market 8:00 am A Word: Tables, Tabs 1:00 pm C Double Dueling 4:00 pm T Amazing Animals 4:30 pm K Retirement & Medicare 6:30 pm A Pinterest for Beginners 7:00 pm C September 17 tuesday E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail 9:30 am C Tot Time 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Word: Mail Merge 1:00 pm C Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C Tot Time 6:30 pm K NaNoWriMo Webinar 6:30 pm A Taxes? Get Organized 7:00 pm A September 18 wednesday Google It 9:30 am C Sneak, Peek & Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek & Read 10:30 am K Windows 8 for Beginners 1:00 pm C 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K Sock Zombies 3:30 pm K Sneak, Peek & Read 6:30 pm K September 19 Thursday Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Editing Digital Photos 1:00 pm C Fun After School 3:30 pm T Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Women & Money 6:00 pm A Afr. Amer. Writers 7:00 pm B Word: Introduction 7:00 pm C
September 20 Friday Musical Storytime 10:00 am K Facebook for Beginners 1:00 pm C Book Sale Night 6:00 pm A September 21 Saturday Book Sale 9:00 am A Stories & Art 10:00 am K Movie on the Lawn 7:00 pm M
September 26 Thursday Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Taming Your Mouse 1:00 pm C Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Women & Money 6:00 pm A Topeka Genealogy 7:00 pm A Word: Graphics 7:00 pm C
September 22 Sunday Book Sale 10:00 am A R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K So Many Books 3:00 pm B
September 27 Friday Windows 8 for Beginners 9:30 am C Beginning Windows 7 1:00 pm C Trivia Night 6:30 pm A
September 23 Monday Farmers Market 8:00 am A PowerPoint 1:00 pm C Mini Quiche 3:30 pm T tWiin Xgaming 3:30 pm K Excel: Introduction 7:00 pm C
September 28 Saturday Sing, Dance and Read 10:00 am K Trivia 3:00 pm A
September 24 Tuesday Excel: Introduction 9:30 am C Tot Time 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C KS Optimizing Health 5:30 pm A Tot Time 6:30 pm K Bean There Read That 7:00 pm B
September 30 Monday Farmers Market 8:00 am A Word: Introduction 1:00 pm C Excel: Lists 7:00 pm C
September 29 Sunday R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K
September 25 Wednesday Excel: Lists 9:30 am C Sneak, Peek & Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek & Read 10:30 am K Open Mic Night 4:00 pm T Sneak, Peek & Read 6:30 pm K
A = A D U LT s AR = a r t B = B O O K S BU = B U S I N E SS C = c o m p ute r K = K I D S [ b i r t h - 1 1 ye a r s ] M = M O V I E S MU = M U S I C T = T een s [ 1 2 - 1 8 ye a r s ] Topeka Genealogical Society
Fracking in Kansas
■ Lingo Story Room 121
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Ancestry.com is a popular and important internet resource, but there are a lot of other useful genealogy resources online. Barbara LaClair, TGS member, highlights other lesser known online resources, many of which are free or free with registration. Thu Aug 22
7:00–8:45 pm
Wedding Food, Flowers & Photos
Plan your big day with help from the library. Local business owners from Mad Eliza’s Cakes & Confections, Chinell’s Wedding Florals, and Ditmer Digital & Design share their expertise and display samples of their work. Library wedding materials will be available for checkout. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Thu Aug 29
7:00–8:30 pm
Women & Money
Rex Buchanan, of Kansas Geological Survey, speaks about fracking in Kansas. Lunch is optional and starts at 11:30 am. RSVP for lunch ($8.25) at 235-8452 by Aug. 30. 1st Tuesday Topics is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Topeka-Shawnee County. Tue
Sep 3
Get help with your financial decisions at this series of classes developed by women for women. Learn about budgeting, banking and credit building from Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. Investments, retirement planning, and wills are presented by area experts and the Kansas Securities Commission. Enrollment is open to women 15 years and up. Information about registration and enrollment fees at www.hcci-ks.org or call 234-0217, ext. 319. Scholarships are available. Women & Money is also offered via webinar at www.hcci-ks.org/events.
12:00–1:00 pm
Affordable Heath Care Act Enrollment Workshop
This is a great opportunity to review the enrollment process and learn about the benefits of healthcare reform. Enrollment starts October 1. Find out what you need to know before you enroll and how changes will impact your health care in the future. Presented by Linda J. Sheppard of the Kansas Insurance Department and HCCI, Inc. Learn more at www.healthcare.gov/law.
■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Thu Sep 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17
Sep 4
Examine the unique history of Topeka and why Brown v. Board of Education became the Supreme Court case to challenge legal segregation in public schools. Presented by Park Ranger Nick Murray, Brown v Board. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
7:00–8:45 pm
Thu Sep 5
Freshness in every bite!
Dr. Roger Boyd speaks about his recent bird watching trip to the biologically diverse Southeast Atlantic Forest in Brazil. Cosponsored by the Topeka Audubon Society. Mon Sep 9
Mon–Fri 8:15-5:30 | Sat 9-5 | Sun closed | 785 580-4441 TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
7:00–8:00 pm
Bird Watching in Brazil
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
11
Get started in genealogy and learn how to use the library’s print and online resources. Receive a pedigree chart and other helpful forms for keeping records as you research your family tree. Registration required. Limit 10. Call 580-4510. ■ Anton Room 202
Thu Sep 12
9:30 am –12:00 pm
Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Watch the game on our big screen in The Edge, the teen room. Bring some friends or meet new ones here – either way you can watch the game in a friendly atmosphere and celebrate, or commiserate, with other Chiefs’ fans. ■ The Edge
Why Brown?
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Wed
6:00–8:30 pm
Beginning Genealogy
7:00–8:30 pm
Sun Sep 15
12:00–3:15 pm
Retirement and Medicare
Retirement looking more like reality? Counselors from the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) educate those nearing retirement age about Medicare. They answer your questions, give unbiased counsel and help you determine how Medicare will work best for you. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Mon Sep 16
6:30–8:30 pm
AUGUST
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
Library Closed
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
SEPTEMBER
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 8 15 22 29
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2013
Appalachian Trail Record Holder Talks
Jennifer Pharr Davis holds the overall record on the AT and is a 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. Her latest book, “Called Again” chronicles her record breaking thru-hike in 2011. She will speak about her extraordinary outdoor experiences, with a book sale and signing following. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mon Sep 16
7:00–8:30 pm
Fiction Writing Nanowrimo Webinar
Shake up your writing routine and recharge your imagination with a 90-minute webinar that challenges those who love to outline and those who write by the seat of their pants. National Novel Writing Month founder Chris Baty leads this session for fiction writers. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Tue Sep 17
6:30–8:45 pm
Taxes: Never Too Early to Get Organized
2013 tax deadline is seven months away, but now is a good time to check on your 2013 tax return. Look at your withholding and other information to see if you can avoid that “balance due” to the IRS. Discuss your concerns with an experienced tax professional from H&R Block to do a quick checkup. ■ Perkins Room 201
Tue
Sep 17
7:00–8:30 pm
Friends Book Sale
Sept 20, 21 & 22
Trivia Afternoon @ your library®
■ Marvin Auditorium
Sat
Sep 28
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mon Aug 12
Curate This! [all ages]
Sep 24
5:30–8:00 pm
Topeka Genealogical Society
Learn about finding immigration and naturalization records, presented by Janice Schultz, Midwest Genealogy Center. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Sep 26
7:00–8:45 pm
Trivia Night @ your library®
Enter as a team of 5-8 members working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories. Prizes 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 27
6:30–9:00 pm
Discuss Home by Toni Morrison in August, and Nina Got a Secret by Brian W. Smith in September with facilitator Vince Omni. Bring your own copy of the book.
■ Sabatini Gallery
■ Hughes Room 205
through Aug 11
Thu Aug 15
Material Conversations
■ Topeka Room
Thu Sep 19
Art quilters from across the nation present their latest and most praise-worthy creations in this juried competition for members of EDGE, formerly Kansas Art Quilters. Be amazed at these expressive pieces that are based on quilting traditions. Juried by Bruce McIntosh and curated by Sharon Bass.
■ Menninger Room 206
Sun Aug 25
First Friday ArtWalk
Abstraction
3:00–4:30 pm
■ The Classic Bean, 21st and Fairlawn
What’s the big idea? Discover how artists use the idea of abstraction in different ways as reflected in works from the permanent collection. ■ Sabatini Gallery
Tue Tue
Honor the work of 20 Topeka authors who penned SpeakEasy, our 2nd annual Community Novel. Meet the authors, editors and librarians involved and have them sign your print copy of the completed book. Or read it online at tscpl.org/community-novel. Bring your questions about self-publishing or how to be part of our next Community Novel Project.
Artist Talk with Sharon Bass & Dora Agbas
Sharon Bass, guest curator, and Dora Agbas, exhibiting artist in Material Conversations, guide you through this exciting exhibit of art quilts. Hear about the artists, ideas, and techniques of art quilting. Sat
Aug 24
■ Marvin Auditorium
2:00–3:00 pm
Sun Sep 8
Altered Books Workshop
Tue Sat
Aug 27 Aug 31
Kim by Rudyard Kipling (1901) presents a portrait of the people, culture and religions of India through the story of an orphaned white boy, who eventually passes as a native boy. He is recruited as a spy in Britain’s struggle to maintain its colonial grip on India. Read the free ebook and discuss at tscpl.org/tag/classics.
6:30–8:30 pm 3:00–5:00 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mon Sep 9
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
3:00–5:00 pm
Classics Made Modern eBook Discussion
Altering an unwanted book allows you to express your creativity and recycle at the same time. Hands-on demonstrations and books provided. Registration required. Call 580-4515. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
7:00–8:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm
SpeakEasy Community Novel Book Launch Party
Aug 12–Nov 3
■ Sabatini Gallery
Aug 27 Sep 24
12
Wed Sep 11
7:00–8:45 pm
So Many Books: The Hunger Games
Discuss this literary hit by Suzanne Collins. 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen’s skills are tested when she takes her sister’s place in The Hunger Games—an annual fight to the death used by the government to maintain control. Books provided, registration required. Call 580-4540. ■ Menninger Room 206
business
Join this book group for young intellectuals in their 20s and 30s who like to talk lit. Unlike English classes, talk about books you want to and honestly will read. August is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Sloot, and September is The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. Provide your own copy or pick one up at the Reference Desk, first come, first-served.
5:30–8:30 pm 5:30–8:30 pm
■ Anton Room 202
7:00–8:30 pm
Join us for food, fun and a first look at the new art exhibit, Bean There, Read That
Fri Aug 2 Fri Sep 6
Discuss this novel by Pearl S. Buck about Chinese peasants transitioning from an agrarian to an increasingly industrial society. Facilitated by Sara Tucker and funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and Kansas Humanities Council. Borrow a book and sign up through the Topeka Room 204.
Sun Sep 22
Discuss this novel by Sarah Allen. 34-year-old Claire has always remained tied to the legacy of the Waverly family, until her peaceful life is transformed by a new next-door neighbor and the return of her prodigal sister. Books provided, registration required. Call 580-4540.
Aug 2 through Sep 22
Talk about Literature in Kansas The Good Earth
7:00–8:30 pm
So Many Books: Garden Spells
■ Sabatini Gallery
■ Sabatini Gallery
Tue
1:30–3:00 pm
African-American Writers Book Discussion [adults 18+]
See this exhibit of artwork from the gallery’s collection. Teens from the Topeka-Lawrence region worked with our art experts to build this exhibit from the ground up. If you are a teen or know of a teen who wants to participate next time, call 580-4577.
See ad on back page
■ Menninger Room 206
Middlemarch by George Eliot (1874) studies provincial life in the 1830s with multiple plots, a leisurely pace, a large cast of characters, and themes ranging from the status of women and marriage to religion, from political reform to education. Read the free ebook and discuss at tscpl.org/tag/classics.
ART
at Ag Hall, Kansas Expocentre
Attend six weekly sessions sponsored by Kansas Department of Health and Environment for caregivers, friends and individuals with a chronic condition like arthritis or diabetes to learn how to manage their emotional, physical and social challenges. Registration required. Call 580-4540 or estaley@tscpl.org
Classics Made Modern eBook Discussion
3:00–5:30 pm
EDGE 3.0 – Material Conversations, and meet some of the artists! Come back again to mingle with us and see details you missed the first time through.
Kansans Optimizing Health Program
BOOKS
Enter as a team of 5-8 members working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories. Prizes 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.
3:00–4:30 pm
How to Start a Business
Learn what it takes to start your own business. Topics include business legal structure, writing a business plan, how to scout your competition, financial issues, and what to expect from being your own boss. Presented by the Washburn Small Business Development Center. ■ Menninger Room 206
Wed Aug 7
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Wed Sep 4
6:00–8:30 pm 6:00–8:30 pm
COMPUTER CLASSES To register for free classes, call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org. All classroom computers have Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007. ■ All classes in the Computer Training Center.
Beginning Classes
Designed for the new computer user and presented at a relaxed pace. Try taking the classes in the order listed for a good, basic understanding.
Taming Your Mouse
Learn the proper way to hold and move the mouse. Learn about check boxes, radio buttons, scroll bars and more. If you can’t make one of these sessions, take a look at our Computer & Gadget Help sessions. Tue Fri Tue Thu
Aug 6 Aug 23 Sep 10 Sep 26
9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm
Beginning Windows 7 Introduction
Learn about the keyboard, desktop, icons, start button, task bar, calculator and WordPad. Mon Wed Mon Wed Thu Fri
Aug 5 Aug 7 Aug 26 Sep 11 Sep 12 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 1:00–2:30 pm
1:30–3:00 pm
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2013
Windows 8 for Beginners NEW!
If you bought a new computer after October 2012, you may have Windows 8. Learn about tiles, charms bar, and other new features in Windows. This is a demonstration class. If you have a Windows 8 laptop, feel free to bring it for a more hands-on experience. Tue Thu Thu Wed Fri
Aug 6 Aug 15 Sep 5 Sep 18 Sep 27
1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am
Word: Introduction to Word Processing
Learn how to get started with Word. The basics in this class also prepare you for typing email messages or typing on the Internet. Thu Mon Tue Thu Thu Mon
Aug 8 Aug 12 Aug 27 Sep 12 Sep 19 Sep 30
9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
Internet Introduction
Learn basic internet functions and visit interesting sites. Fri Aug 9 Thu Aug 29 Fri Sep 13
9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am
E-mail With Yahoo! Mail
Learn to address, compose, reply to and forward messages. Tue Aug 13 Wed Sep 4 Tue Sep 17
9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am
Beyond The Basics
Take the following classes whenever you feel ready for more challenging projects. These classes are presented at a faster pace than the beginning classes. To register, call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.
Google It
Google does more than find web pages. Search for pictures, videos, maps and shopping on the Internet. See your home with Google Maps. Wed Aug 14 Thu Sep 5 Wed Sep 18
9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am
Catalog & eResources @ your library©
Learn to use the library’s online catalog, check your account and find some amazing free electronic resources like Consumer Reports that anyone can access and use in the library or at home with your library card. Thu Aug 15 Fri Sep 6
1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
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, bring your Facebook password. Registration required. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org. Thu Fri Thu Mon Fri
Aug 1 Aug 16 Aug 22 Sep 9 Sep 20
Pinterest for Beginners
Excel: Lists
Learn about Pinterest, an online visual pin board. Open an account, create boards and pin projects or images. Learn to install the ‘Pin It’ button, how to follow other pinners and good pintiquette. Be sure to bring your email address and password. Registration required. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org. Fri Mon Fri Mon
Aug 9 Aug 19 Sep 6 Sep 16
Familiarity with basic Excel is required for this class. Learn to create field names, sort lists and link worksheets. Learn to create lists that can be used in our Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels class. Wed Thu Fri Wed Mon
1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm
Create mailing labels, envelopes, personalized form letters and directories by combining a data table created in Microsoft Word or Excel.
Using Microsoft Word, learn to select text, cut, copy and paste. Did you know that there are least six ways to cut or copy text and pictures? Everyone learns something new in this class.
Fri Aug 23 Thu Aug 29 Tue Sep 17
9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
Have questions about your laptop, tablet, ereader, digital camera or cell phone? This is a good time to learn advanced computer techniques or work on job applications & resumes. Come and go anytime. Registration not required. Have an advanced computer question or special gadget? Let us know before the session so we can prepare. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.
Join us for this fun class to learn how to draw shapes, use clip art, WordArt and text boxes. We’ll create a seasonal letterhead in class. Bring your USB flash drive so you can take it home. 1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm
Sat Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Sat Tue Tue Tue
Editing Digital Photos
Learn to crop, rotate, resize, reduce red eye, play with color and use special effects on your digital photos using Google’s Picasa, free online software you can download to your computer. Thu Aug 1 Tue Aug 20 Thu Sep 19
7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
Create dynamic presentations. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations.
■ Lingo Story Room
Thu Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Thu Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 5:30–6:00 pm 9:30–10:00 am (Sep 19 & 26, am in The Edge, pm Story Zone) 10:30–11:00 am 5:30–6:00 pm
9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
Preschool Storytime [3–5 years]
Stories, songs and fingerplays that encourage a love of reading and help develop school skills.
Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets
Learn about cells, columns, rows, AutoSum, simple functions or formulas and page setup features. Aug 15 Aug 20 Sep 12 Sep 23 Sep 24
■ Story Zone
Thu Tue Wed Tue Wed Thu
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
■ Lingo Story Room
Sat Sat
Aug 3 Sep 7
10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am
Pajama Storytime [3–5 years]
Wear your pajamas to the library! Bring along a fuzzy friend and your blanket. Stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Registration required. Call 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Aug 5
6:30–7:00 pm
A Sweet School Send-Off [grades K–6]
Whether back to school makes your legs shake like Jell-O or you stay calm and mellow, enjoy this sweet back-toschool send off. Make Read Beads, Back Pack Buddies, Pencil Pals, and Jell-O Mellows and start school in style. ■ Story Zone
Fri
Aug 9
12:00–2:00 pm
Sing, Dance and Read [2–5 years]
Clap, jump, dance, and sing with Kyler! Stories and songs that are sure to wake you up and get you moving. Fun for the whole family. You’ll be groovin’ the whole day through. ■ Story Zone
Sat Sat
Aug 10, 24 Sep 14, 28
10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am
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. First timers score a members-only bookbag. Receive books on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up with secret password: GUYS READ. Call 580-4565.
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 Sep 3, 10, 17, 24 Sep 4, 11, 18, 25 Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
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
Sat Sat
Aug 10 Sep 14
2:00–3:00 pm 2:00–3:00 pm
tWiin Xgaming Afternoon [8–12 years]
Come hang out and play awesome games on the Wii or Xbox in our new space dedicated strictly to this age group. Impress your friends with your stellar hand-eye coordination. Defeat your enemies using your limitless courage. Now’s the time to show your stuff! ■ Tween Space
Mon Aug 12, 26 Mon Sep 9, 23
3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm
Musical Storytime for Everybody [all ages]
Kyler sings, plays the guitar, and reads entertaining books for your family. ■ Story Zone
Fri Fri
Aug 16 Sep 20
10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am
Zoo Animals Live [all ages]
Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close as Rachel Kilian, education specialist, helps you separate animal fact from fiction.
9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Stand back! Experiments are underway. We have the whole wacky world to learn about. Bring a grownup and be prepared to discover, learn, and get dirty.
■ Lingo Story Room
Entertaining our youngest readers with stories, songs and bounces.
1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm
In this practical class, learn to set tabs, construct tables and use columns. Learn to create lists than can be used in our Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels class.
Thu Tue Thu Mon Tue
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 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm
Baby Bookworms [0–18 months]
Word: Tables, Tabs & Columns
Fri Aug 16 Mon Aug 26 Mon Sep 16
Aug 3 Aug 6 Aug 13 Aug 20 Aug 27 Sep 3 Sep 7 Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 24
KIDS
PowerPoint Thu Aug 8 Wed Sep 4 Mon Sep 23
9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
Computer & Gadget Help
Word: Graphics
Fri Aug 2 Wed Sep 11 Thu Sep 26
9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm
Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels
Cut, Copy & Paste
Fri Aug 2 Mon Aug 19 Mon Sep 9
Aug 21 Aug 22 Sep 13 Sep 25 Sep 30
Math & Science Exploration [5–10 years]
■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Thu Aug 1
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C 13
Thu Sep 5
3:45–4:30 pm 3:45–4:30 pm
AUGUST
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
Library Closed
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
SEPTEMBER
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 8 15 22 29
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24
4 11 18 25
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AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2013
Tell a Joke Day Extravaganza [9–12 years]
Why’d the tween cross the road? To get to the library for National Tell a Joke Day! Stop by the Kids Library and tell your best boff. We’ll be taping jokers and posting a video compilation at tscpl.org/tween. Arm yourself with a quiver of quips and cross to the library to jest your best! ■ Tween Area
Fri
Aug 16
Share a story or two, encourage creativity and make memories. All you need is a fun-loving grownup, a curious kid, “okay to get messy” shirts and smiles. ■ Story Zone and Lingo Story Room
Aug 17
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Sat
Sep 21
10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am
Crazy Extreme Science [grades 3–5]
Put the scientific method into practice with exciting experiments. We create some radioactive-looking slime and make a lava lamp to take home. Class size is limited. Register by August 22. Call 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Aug 26
6:00–7:00 pm
People in the Neighborhood The Fire Department [ages 3–8]
Greg Bailey, Topeka Fire Department Fire Chief, shares fun stories about the work he does. Meet members of the Topeka Fire Department outside and take a tour of a real fire engine and see firefighting gear. ■ Story Zone
Sat
Aug 31
10:00–11:00 am
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. They are registered therapy animals who volunteer at the library with their owners. ■ Story Zone
Sun Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2:00–3:00 pm
Share stories, songs, and crafts with your toddler. This six-week program transitions children from lapsitting to independent storytimes. Registration for the next program begins 9 AM, Tue., August 20. Call 580-4565. Tue
Sep 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8
(Sep 17 & 24 am in The Edge, pm Story Zone)
9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 6:30–7:00 pm
Sneak, Peek & Read [18–24 months]
Bubbles and books, wiggles and songs! Early literacy exercises for toddlers and adults to enjoy together. Registration for the four-week session begins 9 AM, Wed., August 21. Call 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room (Marvin Auditorium101A on the 18 & 25)
Wed Sep 4, 11, 18, 25
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
Wed Sep 4, 18
4:00-5:00 pm
■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Sep 9
6:00–7:00 pm
■ Story Zone
Mon Sep 16
Double Dueling: Yugioh [11–18 years] Magic the Gathering [14+ years]
■ Lingo Story Room
■ The Edge
Aug 23
6:30–8:45 pm
The Great Kate Film Series Morning Glory
Watch Katharine Hepburn’s first Oscar-winning performance, which came very early in her career. A young actress shines on the stage amidst worries that she will fade like a morning glory flower. 74 min | Not rated | 1933
4:30–5:30 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Sock Zombies [grades 3–5]
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In Spencer Tracy’s final film, Katharine Hepburn shines! A liberal couple is faced with the taboo topic of interracial marriage when their daughter arrives with a man, played by Sidney Poitier, claiming love and marriage. 107 min | Not rated | 1967 Fri
Say this three times fast: Two talkative interpreters telling tangling tongue tales, lucky lips lick lollipops, and cute kids calmly cuddle cuddly kitty cats. (Whew, that was a mouthful!) Learn about animals and their tongues, race to the center in the lollipop lick-off, and of course, calmly cuddle cuddly kitty cats.
Fri
Aug 30
6:30–8:45 pm
Bring your cards and pit your wits against other Yugioh and Magic players as we host tournaments for both games. Mon Aug 5, 19 Mon Sep 16
4:00–6:00 pm 4:00–6:00 pm
Life 101: Organize for Success [12–18 years]
A new school year is starting. Are you having nightmares of lost assignments and junk spilling out of your locker every time you open the door? Take control and learn how to make this year organized and stress-free. ■ The Edge
Mon Aug 12
3:30–4:30 pm
The zombiepocalypse is coming and it starts in your sock drawer. Come turn socks into little zombies and let the chaos begin. You can try to run, fight, or just taste delicious, but there’s nothing you can do. These guys want to eat your brains, but might just steal your heart.
International Film: Ushpizin
Mini Spa Experience [11–18 years]
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
■ The Edge
■ Tween Area
Tue
Wed Sep 18
A couple’s faith is tested during the Jewish holiday of Sukkoth. © Picturehouse Entertainment | Israel | 2004 | Rated PG | 90 minutes
3:30–4:30 pm
Homework coaches help children with questions and assignments. ■ Homework Center 121D
Mon – Thur Sun
4:00 – 8:00 pm 2:00 – 6:00 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
6:30–8:45 pm
Classic Film: The Cowboys
■ Capitol Lawn, 10th and Jackson
A tough rancher, played by John Wayne, hires a collection of schoolboys for a cattle drive in order to get his herd to market in time to avoid financial disaster. 1972 | color | 131 min Fri
Aug 9
The Goonies (PG)
Aug 9
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Sat
Sep 21
7:00–10:00 pm
6:30–8:45 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium
Fri
Aug 2
Beautiful skin requires daily care. Sample several types of skin cleansers, toners and moisturizers. Learn about different products that work but aren’t expensive. Mon Aug 26
3:30–4:30 pm
Open Mic Night [12–18 years]
You are a natural performer and we want you to show off. Take the stage and strut your stuff! You can sing, dance, read poetry or tell jokes. Grab some fame at out monthly talent show. ■ The Edge
Wed Aug 28 Wed Sep 25
4:00–5:30 pm 4:00–5:30 pm
Life 101: Your Ride [12–18 years]
Driving a car is a huge step toward being an adult. Learn what you need to know before you hit the open road. From the process of buying a car to how to change a tire, we’ve got you covered. ■ The Edge
Mon Sep 9
3:30–4:30 pm
Tower Building Challenge [12–18 years]
Race to build the tallest tower out of Popsicle sticks and other materials provided in a timed challenge. Test your speed and skills against other builders at this fun engineering challenge. ■ The Edge
Thu Sep 12
3:30–4:30 pm
Fun After School [12–18 years]
Experience a unique and authentic night of culture. This group of nine talented children, ranging from age 10 to 14, are sure to delight you with their African drumming, dancing and singing as they perform traditional Ugandan songs and dances.
Sharp and scathing, King Henry II’s palace is filled with intrigue as he decides the heir to his throne, with Katharine Hepburn and Peter O’Toole. 135 min | Rated PG |1968 Fri
7:00–10:00 pm
Ugandan Orphans Choir
The Great Kate Film Series The Lion in Winter
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Sep 14
MUSIC
2:00–5:00 pm
See Katharine Hepburn in her final Oscar-winning performance with Henry Fonda. It is a charming family drama about aging, mortality, and reconciliation. 105 min | Rated PG | 1981 Fri
Sat
City Slickers (PG-13)
The Great Kate Film Series: On Golden Pond
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
2:00–5:00 pm
Dress the whole family in their finest swashbuckling costumes Sept. 14 for The Goonies as the sun sets on south lawn of the Capitol. Enjoy a western-themed evening Sept. 21 as we watch City Slickers. Wrangle up your family’s fanciest cowboy attire and mosey along the various activities and vendors before the show. Bring your blankets to claim the best seats on the lawn (sorry, no chairs on the grass).
In a small town in the French Alps a veteran criminologist arrives to investigate a gruesome murder of a university librarian. This dark, stylish French thriller is not for the faint of heart. © Sony | France | 2000 | Rated R | 106 min
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Sep 13
Movie on the Lawn
International Film: The Crimson Rivers
Aug 6
6:30–8:45 pm
A man, played by Cary Grant, and his wife decide they can afford to have a house in the country built to their specifications, but it’s a lot more trouble than they think. 1948 | b&w | 94 min
MOVIES
Tue
Sep 3
Classic Film Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Homework Center [5–18 years]
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Tot Time [24–36 months]
■ Lingo Story Room
The Great Kate Film Series Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
Rock on this month with some geology experiments and activities. Class size is limited. Register by September 6. Call 580-4565.
Amazing Animals Twisted Tongues [grades 1–5]
3:00–5:00 pm
Stories and Art [3-8 years]
Sat
Crazy Extreme Science [grades 3–5]
6:00–7:00 pm
Enjoy a variety of cool activities like black-out poetry, unusual board games, crafts and artistic coloring pages for the more mature artist. Come see what’s up and bring your friends. ■ The Edge
Thu Sep 19
3:30–4:30 pm
Mini Quiche [11–18 years]
No forks required. The mini quiche is a protein-packed egg dish just the right size for a snack. Mix in any number of different ingredients to make your quiche unique. Ingredients provided. ■ The Edge
Thu Sep 23
3:30–5:00 pm
6:30–8:45 pm 14
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Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th Educational Credit Union & Quest Credit Union, SE 29th & Croco Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 SE Tecumseh
TUESDAY 9:30 am – 1:00 pm 9:30 am – 1:00 pm 2:15 pm – 7:30 pm 2:15 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
WEDNESDAY 9:30 am – 7:30 pm Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker 9:30 am – 7:30 pm California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California
THURSDAY 9:30 am 9:30 am 11:45 am 2:30 pm 2:30 pm
– 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Berryton Elementary School, 2921 SE 69th Hunter's Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 Quincy Street Station, 820 SE Quincy Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th & Oakley K-Mart North, NW Lyman & Tyler
FRIDAY 9:30 am 9:30 am 2:00 pm 2:30 pm
– 1:00 pm – 12:30 pm – 7:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn Shawnee North Community Center, 300 NE 43rd Mike’s IGA, NE Sardou & Forest Velma Paris Community Center, 6715 SW Westview
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Auburn Apple Market
Mon, Wed, & Fri
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Mon through Sat
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Mon and Thu
Brookwood Center
Mon through Sat
California Crossing
Mon through Sat
Dillons: 29th & Urish
Mon through Sat
Fairlawn Plaza
Mon through Sat
K-Mart North
Mon through Sat
Mike's IGA Market
Mon through Sat
Shawnee North Community Center
Mon through Fri
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Petro Deli, Hwy 75 & 46th
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Tue and Thu
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Soldier Fire Station
Mon through Fri
Tecumseh United Methodist Church
Mon and Fri
Velma Paris Community Center
Mon, Wed, & Fri
Villa West
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Educational Credit Union & Quest Credit Union, SE 29th & Croco Apple Market, 1431 North Washington, Auburn Hunter's Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker
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