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ith every edition of Library News, we try to share with you things about using the library that make your life better. In 2014, we will share tips on the best ways your library makes your life awesome!
Your library experience may lead you to a happier, healthier and wiser future. We can help you discover what your library has to offer. Be entertained. Spend family leisure time in the fabulous Kids Library checking out the aquarium, exploring the solar system and browsing the shelves for a good story. Take a spin through the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, where new exhibits offer inspiration for old and young alike. Shop the Chandler Booktique, a used book and gift store. Focus on the family. Research your family history in the Baker Genealogy Center in the Topeka Room (2nd floor). Librarians are available to help you complete your family story. With the stories you learn and pass
on, your children may think your family came from some magical place, and we’d consider that a research job well done. Never wonder what to read next. Request a personalized reading list and discover new authors and titles. This is a great service if you like a specific author or series and are looking for something similar. It’s also useful if you want a change of literary pace. Kids getting bored with the same ol’ books? This URL could be your hero: tscpl.org/personalized-readinglists.
Kids Library
AWESOMENESS
browsing the Arts & Crafts Neighborhood Titanium Druzy Agate pendant created by Dawn Blair, a library employee
From picture books to audiobooks, the library keeps you reading throughout your life. It all starts with your library card. If you don’t have one, get started online at mylibrarycard.org. Visit a bookmobile or attend a program at a community center – there are so many ways the library can make your life awesome!
Snow time like the present to craft a holiday card or piece of jewelry that shows off your creativity and personality. Let the library be your guide to hobbies that may make the winter months fly by. continued on page 5 see INDOOR CRAFTS
we’re in your neighborhood
BOOKMOBILE
read more on the digital branch @ tscpl.org
NO BOOKMOBILE SERVICE NOV 28, DEC 23, 2013–JAN 1, 2014 | FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES, CHECK ONLINE @ tscpl.org
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Pine Ridge, 1100 SE Highland Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th Educational & Quest Credit Union, SE 29th & Croco Avondale East, 455 SE Golf Park Blvd Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 SE Tecumseh
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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
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Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California
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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
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Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn Dillons North, 800 NW 25th St Mike’s IGA, NE Sardou & Forest Velma Paris Community Center, 6715 SW Westview
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FEED YOUR INNER GEEK WITH NEW TECHIE TUTORIALS
Learn new technology skills or improve your existing ones with Treehouse, an online education service that provides you with the tools needed to create websites, build smartphone apps, or learn advanced computer techniques.
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One of our newest guidebooks and Big Divide: A Travel Guide to Historic sas Civil War Sites in the Missouri-Kan s Border Region, is a can’t-miss. Author hart Diane Eickhoff and Aaron Barn provide a deeper understanding of this culturally rich area, which s, includes more than 130 historic site and s monuments, museums, park cemeteries. The border region is famous for its s. battlefields and pre -Civil War activitie on ly sole Not all sites listed here focus oric the Civil War, but all have some hist at mbo significance. The Arabia Stea , as is Museum in Kansas City is featured rk dma Lan Fort Osage National Historic nofte This not far from Independence. overlooked site is a reconstructed ts replica of the original fort and hos r. Rive ri sou short trails down to the Mis
9:30 am – 11:30 am Educational & Quest Credit Union, SE 29th & Croco 9:30 am – 12:15 pm Apple Market, 1431 North Washington, Auburn 12:45 pm – 3:00 pm Hunter's Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Visit tscpl.org/bookmobile to locate the drop box location nearest to you. Call the Bookmobile office at 785-580-4590 for more information.
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is a bimonthly publication of the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. Questions regarding this publication? Call Diana Friend, Communications & Marketing, 785-580-4486. LIBRARY NEWS is also available at www.tscpl.org. OPT OUT OF LIBRARY NEWS MAILING Don’t want to receive LIBRARY NEWS by mail? Opt out. Email marketing@tscpl.org. YOU MIGHT BE ON CAMERA Programs, events and classes are photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed. Copyright © 2013 Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
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Contact information is included for ad each site. Check websites or call ahe cial to plan your outing since spe events, exhibits and tour groups at many of the locations can occur at various times year round. Visit the ck library’s Travel Neighborhood to che grab out this book, many more and sas and-go travel bags for Kansas, Kan City and beyond! – Kim Sain
Treehouse offers a wide range of competitive, in-demand technology skills that will help you land your next dream job or build your start-up idea. Access a series of over 1,000 video tutorials with hundreds of practical exercises, quizzes, and code challenges when you go to tscpl.org and click on “Research.” Treehouse’s courses are designed for beginners and advanced users, allowing anyone to start learning the latest technology. Pick and choose from individual lessons or go through a structured course, called Learning Adventures, such as Become a Web Developer, Start a Business, or Learn WordPress. Another cool feature allows users to earn badges as they complete courses. Each badge represents a learned skill, and many companies are starting to recognize these badges when applying for jobs. –Jeff Tate
DECEMBER 2013-JANUARY 2014
Thanks to
CAPITOL FEDERAL,® THE LIBRARY’S LITERACY PARTNER
a new bookmobile will be hitting the road next spring.
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shiny new bookmobile packed with new books, movies, magazines and music will be stopping in your neighborhood in 2014 thanks to a gift to The Library Foundation. The $200,000 gift from Capitol Federal® Foundation will fund the purchase of a new bookmobile.
tradition of efficient and convenient service to our community with the generous support of the Capitol Federal® Foundation.”
“Bookmobile service has been important to library users in Topeka and Shawnee County since the 1940s,” Millsap said. “In a recent survey, customers told us how the bookmobile makes reading, research and homework assistance more accessible, especially for people who live some distance from the library. We are pleased to be able to continue a
“Capitol Federal is celebrating 120 years of service to the Topeka community,” Slusher said. “This gift affirms their commitment of service. We are delighted Capitol Federal® will be recognized as a literary partner in providing convenient library services when, where and how our citizens need them.”
Jeanne Slusher, The Library Foundation Chair, praised Capitol Federal’s civic spirit.
“When determining our commitment to the library’s bookmobile project, we realized how important it is to provide an extension of the library to the citizens of Topeka, especially those who are not able to visit the library on a regular basis,” Dicus said. “The bookmobile also is a great opportunity for introducing the adventure of reading to children, for them to discover the fun of reading for a lifetime. We thank the library and The Library Foundation for inviting Capitol Federal® to serve as a Literacy Partner.” The Library’s Board of Trustees approved a multivehicle, multi-year plan to replace the aging bookmobile fleet in December 2012. The library currently owns and operates two bookmobiles that are open a combined 92 hours a week at 18 different locations throughout Shawnee County. One bookmobile was purchased in 1993 and the other was purchased in 1996. The vehicles’ age and the high amount of use they get have led to an increased number of repairs for each vehicle. The age of the vehicles and their specialized nature have also made it difficult to locate the necessary parts to make repairs.
Read the Book See the Show
The VELVETEEN RABBIT Wed | Dec 4 | 7pm
Come see The Helen Hocker youth present a skit from their adaptation of the book.
Matthews Specialty Vehicles, Inc., Greensboro, NC, was awarded the bid for a new 37-foot long bookmobile that replaces the 1993 model. The new bookmobile will be stocked with a brand new inventory of books, movies, music and magazines when it arrives in the spring of 2014.
See page 14 for more details.
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
John B. Dicus, Capitol Federal® Chairman, is proud to be a literary partner in bringing the library to the community through new and improved bookmobile service.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
BAG DAY BOOK SALE ALL THE BOOKS YOU CAN STUFF INTO A BAG FOR
Incorporating wire into jewelry is in vogue. Watch Weaving Wire Jewelry with Mary Hettmansperger, a new DVD, for lessons from a pro on working with wire. Simply Necklaces, by the go-to-gals at Lark Crafts, eases beginners into the craft with basic necklace designs.
Cruise the library’s Arts and Crafts Neighborhood, located in the West Wing, for card-making ideas. Make sure to browse the New Books area for the latest in paper crafting inspiration. Delight in the Seasons by Lisa M. Pace and The Ultimate Handbook for Paper Crafters are two books that offer great step-by-step guides.
For holiday-related ideas, look for the green holiday sticker on our Craft books. (There’s about 7,000 books in the Arts and Crafts section, so this hint may be helpful in saving you time.)
Take advantage of having a card-making expert at your library. Schedule an appointment with Cindy Packard to talk about your project. Email cpackard@ tscpl.org.
WE’LL SUPPLY THE BAGS & BOOKS, YOU FILL THE BAG
SAT | JAN 25 | 10am–2pm
You can become a jewelry designer and learn how at the library. Pick up some plastic, metal or glass beads and get busy stringing, twisting and gluing.
MAR VIN AUDITORIUM
Thanks to the quantity of books donated to the library, each sale consists of all new donations.
More inspiration for both paper craft and jewelry can be found on our Getting Crafty board at Pinterest.com/ TopekaLibrary. Don’t have time to do it yourself? Stop into the Chandler Booktique inside the library, where Packard’s greeting cards and gourd jewelry by Nancy Overmyer, another talented library staffer, are available for purchase.
Whether you like to read the book first, then see the movie or vice versa, the holiday movie season will have its share of book-turnedblockbusters, including new installments from The Hobbit and The Hunger Games. We have your favorites and other page-to-picture gems. Grab a copy on your next visit to the library.
NOW READING AT THE LIBRARY BOOKS MADE INTO MOVIES
12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup In Theaters 10.31 TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Keep your hands busy cutting, pasting and folding – and perhaps save money – when you make your own greeting cards. Get the kids involved! Grandma will be delighted with little Susie’s personalized touch when she opens her holiday card.
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The Wolf of Wall Street by Jordan Belfort In Theaters 11.15
The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel In Theaters 12.18 DECEMBER 2013-JANUARY 2014
ce On TOPEKA’S upon LITERARY 60+ AUTHORS a time SHOWCASE
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Pick up some holiday gifts for friends and family. Purchasing local authors’ works gives a new definition to the term “shop local.” Gift wrapping will be available, with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Library. It’s a great way to feed your literary needs and add some signed works to your own collection.
ave the date for the library’s first-ever Local Author Fair. Marvin Auditorium will be transformed into a book expo Dec. 8 at 3pm.
See what the local literary scene has to offer; you might be surprised. From regular ol’ fiction to fantasy, local history to poetry, the Local Author Fair offers something for every kind of reader. You’ll be supporting culture in your community by encouraging aspiring and veteran authors.
LOOK WHO’S COMING
Authors confirmed as of press time are: Fred C. Appelhanz, Jackie Magnuson Ash, Thomas Fox Averill, Edna Bell-Pearson, Ken Berry, Alice Bertels, Roy Bird, Mark Bouton, Jennifer Marie Brayton, Melvin D. Bruntzel, Beverley Olson Buller, Cathy Callen, Romualdo R. Chavez, Gary K. Clarke, Sylvia S. Columbo, Beth Cooper, Sharon Cranford, Gloria Creed-Dikeogu, Bev Lethem Davis, Jeremy Deckard, Bob Faught, George Feliu, Nancy Sprowell Geise, Marcene Grimes, Gladys Hargis, Imam Omar Hazim, Jack Heller, Jerilynn Hendrickson, Duane L. Herrmann, Sharon Highberger, June Hilbert, Kenneth Kappelmann, Agnes Kazminski, Janet Knedler, Gary Krohe, Gary Lechliter, Norm Ledgin, Judy Magnuson Lilly, Katherine Linquist, Eleanor Liu, Allyn O. Lockner, Denise Low, Carol Luttjohann, Tom Mach, Justin Marable, Eric McHenry, Todd Mildfelt, Ronda Miller, Kenneth R. Ohm, Phil Quinn, Cathy Ramirez, Lora K. Reiter, Marcia Riley, Corrinne Russell, Mark Scheel, Leah Sewell, Charles A. Silvestri, Dennis E. Smirl, Patricia Callahan Walkenhorst, Israel Wasserstein, Margaret Wigley Westall, Kevin Wilson, Mary Ann Wittman, and Max Yoho.
“I look forward to being with so many great writers and literary people in Topeka,” said author Thomas Fox Averill, Washburn University. “We have a wonderful literary community here, and it’s really great the library is providing a place for us to gather.” Averill, whose latest work, A Carol Dickens Christmas comes out in 2014, explains what happens after “the end” at a Novice Writers Forum at 1:30pm. “At the forum we’ll be sharing experiences and advice. I’ll talk about what agents do for you and do not do for you, and you’ll hear insider information about the publishing world,” Averill said. He will be joined by Eric McHenry and Dennis Etzel Jr., both Washburn University professors and movers and shakers in the local literary scene.
Order your holiday pies now!
JOIN THE CLUB
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. Join the club today. Call 785-580-4498 or donate online at foundation.tscpl.org. TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
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HELPFUL TIPS FROM KATE & BECKY
CHECKLIST FOR THE TECH GIFT O
ne day, not too long ago, a woman attended one of our Computer and Gadget Help sessions. She opened a box she brought with her to reveal a tablet and she said, “My daughter gave me this. I know it’s a nice gift and it’s expensive, but can you tell me why I would want one of these?”
R Give them a real gift – lessons on how to use it. Tailor the setup to what they will enjoy. Or, if you set it up for them, make sure to write down or printout all of the account setup info that you used–especially the email address, username(s) and password(s). Tell them that this is important information to keep in a convenient place. R Be careful about giving tech gifts that will incur costs in the future. If it’s a phone or requires wireless, be sure the service is available and affordable for the person who will be using the gift. R An even better gift, if needed, is to help find the best Internet service or assist in setting up wireless at their home. For someone who isn’t very techy, it would be a great gift to help them by finding out what companies in their area have the best offers. Then, help them get it set up.
Tech gifts, gadgets, tablets, phones or ebook readers are like any other gift. They’re best when they suit the person receiving the gadget. And, sometimes, it isn’t just the gadget itself. The best part of the gift is the time, sharing, and help given with the item. When you choose a gift for someone who may not be tech savvy, here are a few things you might consider: R Figure out or ask what they like to do. For example, if they love to read and, especially, if they enjoy reading several things at once, an ereader might be a great choice. R Buy the same ereader or tablet or phone you use, so you can help them learn it and enjoy using it. R Buy a name brand tech gift so the person can get help from a number of sources – friends, other family members, or the store selling it. A couple came to the library with a tablet from an obscure company. There was no information about it either with the item or online. With new gadgets coming out every week, it’s better to choose something that is a name brand and has information about it readily available.
Remember, too, that the library is a source for free downloadable resources like Zinio for magazines, OverDrive for free e-audiobooks and ebooks, Freegal for free music, and now Hoopla for free streaming movies and music. All they need is a library card. Help them to set up a system to keep track of accounts and passwords. The library offers Computer and Gadget Help sessions on a regular basis. Check the Computer Class (page 13) for dates and times. Contact our computer trainers Kate or Becky at 580-4606 if you have more questions.
DID YOU KNOW...library quick tips Expert unbiased product ratings and reviews are just a click away. Consumer Reports can be accessed at tscpl.org/research. Find peace of mind with your major purchases. All you need is your library card. Parlez-vous françias? Translate this and take some language lessons – French, Spanish, German and even Pirate speak! – using Mango, an online language learning tool. More information available at tscpl.org/mango. TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Request a speaker for your next event. We can talk books for as long as you need, but your group may also be interested in hearing our experts on technology, genealogy, art, music, finding grants and writing. Book your next speaker through us at tscpl.org/speakers-bureau. As the semester winds down, homework piles up. Reserve a study room or schedule time with our homework coaches (for 5-18 years). We’ll help you get through the school year. 6
Feeling the stress of the holidays? Monitor your health with a blood pressure and weight/BMI check at your library. Use the blood pressure machine and digital scale in the Health Information Neighborhood. How do you find out about all the things happening at your library? Read Library News, of course! If that’s not enough for ya, make sure to open Library News Update, our enewsletter, which is sent to cardholders’ inboxes every other week.
DECEMBER 2013-JANUARY 2014
DIGITAL BRANCH LIBRARY GETS A MAKEOVER
A NEW WAY TO CHECK OUT IN 2014
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ith almost a million visits per year, tscpl.org is a valued resource for searching for books, managing your account, researching and accessing services like Ask a Librarian, Recipe Assistants and Book Group in a Bag.
t’s called Radio Frequency Identification, or RFID. It’s like a K-Tag, which allow drivers to get onto the Kansas Turnpike through the “fast” lane instead of stopping at the tollbooth.
More and more of you are visiting our site from your smartphones and tablets, and the redesign will deliver a responsive, mobile-friendly experience. When life gets busy and your family is on the go, rest assured you’ll be able to renew your books faster from the palm of your hand.
Checking out at the library using an RFID system will be a little like that experience: convenient, more seamless and faster. RFID is proven technology used around the world and at many libraries, from Johnson County, Kansas to Queens, New York. Your library is always looking at ways to improve your visits. The Board of Trustees decided to fund this plan that takes our check-out service to the next level at a board meeting this fall.
Even though the website will look different, you can still expect more of the content you love – staff blogs, videos, podcasts, event information, etc. Stay tuned to tscpl.org.
The Friends of the Library
Library books and other items will be tagged with a chip (or magnetic sticker), so you can simply put items on a new self-check machine and “voilà” all checked out. There will still be a library staffer around to help, especially at the beginning. This move will eventually free up staff for outreach endeavors as well as more in-depth customer service.
$43,000
RFID will take some time to implement because we’ll be re-tagging more than 400,000 items. To thoroughly and seamlessly do the job in a timely fashion, the library may need to close for at least a couple of days.
Annual Book Sale grossed more than
Thanks to everyone who helped to make the sale a success. TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
The new way for you to check out begins later in 2014. Stay tuned to Library News and tscpl.org for updated information about our plans for RFID. 7
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Kyleigh Garman |Bloomington IN Metastasis and Origin
Bruce Nall | Littleton CO Hopper
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Carol Alleman | Tucson AZ | Twilight Stars Lynn Cool | Lawrence KS | So-called Incorruptibles, #1, #2 & #3
maginative and exquisite artwork, from as far away as Pennsylvania and New Mexico, has arrived at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery. Stop in to see the country’s best representations of contemporary 3D arts and craft at the Topeka Competition 31. Eleven Topekans were accepted into this competition along with seven artists from Lawrence.
Juror Sarah Perkins accepted 52 works by 43 artists. Find out which ones made Perkins’ top five list – a list that includes prize money for the creators– and see how they stack up to your favorite pieces. Perkins received her BA at San Diego State University and her MFA at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale and is a Professor at Missouri State University. She is currently serving as a Board Member of the Enamelist Society. She also serves on the collections committee of the Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis, Tenn.
Jewelry, metalwork, sculpture and ceramics, including some unusual vessels (translate: would you really put tea in that?!), are on display Dec. 6 through Jan. 26. A walk through the gallery will bring you eye-to-eyes with a mosaic made out of googly eyes, the small plastic craft toys. An 8-foot chain necklace and 10-foot basin show artistry on a grand scale. TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Artist awards will be announced at 6:30pm Dec. 6 during the Opening Reception. Five of the highest-quality works will receive prize money, while others will receive purchase awards, which means they become part of the permanent collection. 8
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THE HOLIDAYS ARE A GREAT TIME TO VISIT
Michaela Valli Groeblacher Lindsborg KS | Lola
THE ALICE C. SABATINI GALLERY
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his holiday season when family from near and far are in town and sitting around talking and watching TV, use this time to enlighten and entertain them.
Bring them to the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery inside the library. They might just find something stranger than anything they’ve seen on TV in the Topeka Competition 31 exhibit. Topeka Competition, Dec. 6–Jan. 26, showcases the best examples of 3D Arts and Crafts in the country.
Barbara Terrell-Pujol Manhattan KS Petal Sculpture Ring
The gallery is open during regular library hours, so it’s easy to fit into your schedule when it’s convenient. Want a peek at what’s showing before bringing the family in? Check out tscpl.org/gallery. After you’re through with the gallery tour, gather ‘round a table in the library – or over a bite to eat in the Millennium Café – to digest the beauty you just took in and discuss what you liked about the exhibit. Make sure to take note of the holiday decorations throughout the library, especially the vintage ones in the Topeka Room (second floor). Hey, while you’re there, you and your gang can dig through the Baker Genealogy Center’s resources and archives to trace your family tree or simply see mom or grandma in their high school yearbook. Eric Ryser | Manhattan KS Circle Pattern Container #4
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS
Rick Sargent | Topeka KS Buddha Fish
Christmas Eve | Tue | Dec 24 Christmas Day | Wed | Dec 25 New Year’s Eve | Tue | Dec 31 New Year’s Day | Wed | Jan 1, 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Mon | Jan 20, 2014
“This exciting exhibit features North American arts and crafts at its finest,” Sherry Best, Sabatini Gallery director, said. “I encourage people to attend the awards ceremony and meet some of the artists. We find that they enjoy the exhibit more, and come back again and again to discover new things with each visit.”
ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS
Kurt Dyrhaug | Beaumont TX | Tonka Buster
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C ALENDAR OF EVENTS
DECEMBER
DECEMBER 1 SUNDAY Young Women Book Club 4:00 pm K
DECEMBER 6 FRIDAY Google It First Friday Reception
DECEMBER 2 MONDAY Medicare Monday Taming Your Mouse Double Dueling Pajama Storytime Excel: Introduction
1:00 pm A 1:00 pm C 4:00 pm T 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm C
DECEMBER 7 SATURDAY Computer & Gadget Help 9:30 am C Santa 10:00 am K The Nutcracker 11:00 am MU Gaming for Adults 2:00 pm A Sarah Perkins Artist Talk 2:00 pm AR
DECEMBER 3 TUESDAY Catalog & eResources Tot Time Preschool Storytime Tot Time Gov’t Issues Forum Windows for Beginners Computer & Gadget Help Twist & Shout Tot Time
9:30 am C 9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 12:00 pm A 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm C 6:30 pm M 6:30 pm K
DECEMBER 4 WEDNESDAY Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Internet Introduction 1:00 pm C 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K How to Start a Business 6:00 pm BU Sing, Move & Learn 6:30 pm K My Velveteen Rabbit 7:00 pm K DECEMBER 5 THURSDAY Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail 1:00 pm C Handmade Holidays 3:30 pm K Zoo Animals Live 4:00 pm K Africans in Colonial America 7:00 pm A Word I: Introduction 7:00 pm C
1:00 pm C 5:30 pm AR
DECEMBER 8 SUNDAY Novice Writers Forum 1:30 pm A Local Author Fair 3:00 pm A X-mas Carols & Their Stories 7:00 pm MU DECEMBER 9 MONDAY Pinterest for Beginners Classics Made Modern tWiin Xgaming Life 101: Holiday Help Excel: Lists Teen Writing Group
1:00 pm C 1:30 pm B 3:30 pm K 3:30 pm T 7:00 pm C 7:00 pm T
DECEMBER 10 TUESDAY 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 Gingerbread Dreams 4:00 pm K Tot Time 6:30 pm K
DECEMBER 11 WEDNESDAY Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Word I: Introduction 1:00 pm C Decorative Picture Frames 3:30 pm T How to Find Grants 3:30 pm A Estate Planning Blunders 6:30 pm A
DECEMBER 17 TUESDAY Internet Introduction 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Excel: Introduction 1:00 pm C Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C Bean There, Read That 7:00 pm B
DECEMBER 12 THURSDAY Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Facebook for Beginners 1:00 pm C Fun After School 3:30 pm T Retirement & Medicare 6:30 pm A PowerPoint 7:00 pm C
DECEMBER 18 WEDNESDAY Word I: Introduction 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Excel: Lists 1:00 pm C Snow People 3:30 pm K 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K
DECEMBER 13 FRIDAY Windows for Beginners 9:30 am C Word II 1:00 pm C King Solomon’s Mines 2:00 pm M
DECEMBER 19 THURSDAY Editing Digital Photos 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Catalog & eResources 1:00 pm C
DECEMBER 14 SATURDAY Makin’ Moves Conference 9:00 am A Sing, Dance & Read 10:00 am K Guys Read 2:00 pm K The Hobbit 3:00 pm T
DECEMBER 20 FRIDAY Musical Storytime 10:00 am K Holiday Cookies 3:30 pm T
DECEMBER 15 SUNDAY So Many Books 2:30 pm B Tri-Percussion Music 3:00 pm MU DECEMBER 16 MONDAY Double Dueling 4:00 pm T Amazing Animals 4:30 pm K Crazy Extreme Science 6:00 pm K Word: Mail Merge 7:00 pm C Sneak, Peek & Read 6:30 pm K
DECEMBER 21 SATURDAY Stories & Art 10:00 am K
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DECEMBER 24 TUESDAY Library Closed – Christmas Eve DECEMBER 25 WEDNESDAY Library Closed – Christmas DECEMBER 26 THURSDAY Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K DECEMBER 27 FRIDAY No Library Events Scheduled DECEMBER 28 SATURDAY Sing, Dance & Read 10:00 am K Guys Read: Dads 2:00 pm K DECEMBER 29 SUNDAY No Library Events Scheduled DECEMBER 30 MONDAY No Library Events Scheduled DECEMBER 31 TUESDAY Library Closed – New Year’s Eve
ebooks audiobooks music TV shows movies tscpl.org/ecollections
DECEMBER 22 SUNDAY No Library Events Scheduled DECEMBER 23 MONDAY tWiin Xgaming 3:30 pm K Teen Writing Group 7:00 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 S S C = C O M P U T E 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 E E N S [ 1 2 - 1 8 ye a r s ] Africans in Colonial New York
ADULT Medicare Mondays
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas program helps you navigate the complex web of Medicare. Repeated on the first Monday of each month. ■ Menninger Room 206
Mon Dec 2 Mon Jan 6
1:00-3:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm
Government Issues Forum
Hear from members of the Topeka City Council and Shawnee County Commission as they speak during this forum event. Lunch is optional and starts at 11:30 am. RSVP for lunch ($8.25) at 235-8452 by November 27. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of TopekaShawnee County. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Tue
Dec 3
Novice Writers Forum
Explore how Africans since 1626 have been part of the creation of New York City as artisans, tradesmen, servants and slaves. Ranger Joan Wilson, Brown v Board National Historic Site, shows us the silent population who built the ”wall” around Wall Street then made their fortunes as clam salesmen. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Dec 5
Learn what happens after The End. Local authors Thomas Fox Averill, Eric McHenry and Dennis Etzel, Jr. walk you through the process of publishing and marketing your book. Bring your questions for our panel. ■ Lingo Story Room
Sun Dec 8
This is a great opportunity to meet emerging and veteran authors and support their work. Get signed books added to your own libraries and pick out fantastic holiday gifts for family and friends! Gift wrapping will be available with proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Library.
If you love games and you need a new challenge, join us on the first Saturday of each month as we play board games. Bring your own or play ours. We’ll also play staff’s favorite video games on the Wii and Xbox 360. Sat Sat
Dec 7 Jan 4
■ Marvin Auditorium and Library Rotunda
Sun Dec 8
2:00-5:00 pm 2:00-5:00 pm
■ Menninger Room 206
3:00-5:00 pm
Tue
Dec 10
10:00-11:30 am
■ Anton Room 202
January’s topic: Calendars & Plans Tue
Jan 14
10:00-11:30 am
How to Find Grants for Nonprofits
Explore the extensive collection of fundraising materials for nonprofit organizations at the library and on the Internet. Registration required. Call 580-4606. ■ Computer Training Center
Wed Dec 11
12:00-1:00 pm
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
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 tscpl.org/tag/journaling. December’s topic: The Year’s Favorites, Show & Tell
Local Author Fair
7:00-8:00 pm
Gaming for Adults [18 and older]
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
1:30-2:30 pm
Journaling with Words and Images
10
3:30-5:00 pm
DECEMBER 2013-JANUARY 2014
C ALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY
JANUARY 1 WEDNESDAY Library Closed – New Year’s Day JANUARY 2 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Zoo Animals Live Baby Bookworms Mount Rushmore
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 4:00 pm K 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm A
JANUARY 3 FRIDAY Super Smash Bros Tourney 2:00 pm T First Friday ArtWalk 5:30 pm AR JANUARY 4 SATURDAY Math & Science Exploration 10:00 am K Gaming for Adults 2:00 pm A JANUARY 5 SUNDAY Young Women Book Club 4:00 pm K JANUARY 6 MONDAY Medicare Monday Double Dueling
1:00 pm A 4:00 pm T
JANUARY 7 TUESDAY Word I: Introduction Preschool Storytime Protecting River & Streams Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming Hour of the Wolf
9:30 am C 10:00 am K 11:30 am A 3:30 pm C 3:45 pm K 6:30 pm M
JANUARY 8 WEDNESDAY Sneak, Peek and Read 9:30 am K Word II 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek and Read 10:30 am K Excel: Lists 1:00 pm C Sneak, Peek and Read 6:30 pm K JANUARY 9 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Computer & Gadget Help Fun After School Baby Bookworms Editing Digital Photos Starting Seeds
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:30 pm C 3:30 pm T 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm C 7:00 pm A
JANUARY 10 FRIDAY PowerPoint
1:00 pm C
RENEWAL HOTLINE 580-4424
JANUARY 11 SATURDAY Sing, Dance & Read 10:00 am K Art, Ethics, Leadership 2:00 pm AR Guys Read 2:00 pm K JANUARY 12 SUNDAY No Library Events Scheduled JANUARY 13 MONDAY Facebook for Beginners Classics Made Modern Life 101: Reach Your Goals Amazing Animals Pajama Storytime Teen Writing Group Windows for Beginners
1:00 pm C 1:30 pm B 3:30 pm T 4:30 pm K 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm T 7:00 pm C
JANUARY 14 TUESDAY Journaling Preschool Storytime eBooks for Kindle/Tablets tWiin Xgaming
10:00 am A 10:00 am K 3:30 pm C 3:45 pm K
JANUARY 15 WEDNESDAY Sneak, Peek and Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek and Read 10:30 am K iPad Workshop 3:30 pm C 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K Sneak, Peek and Read 6:30 pm K Choosing the Right Dog 7:00 pm A
JANUARY 16 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Beginning Genealogy 9:30 am A Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K African American Writers 7:00 pm B Pinterest for Beginners 7:00 pm C
JANUARY 18 SATURDAY Stories & Art 10:00 am K International Volunteering 1:00 pm A
JANUARY 23 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Computer & Gadget Help 1:30 pm C Chess Club 3:30 pm T Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Citizen Science 7:00 pm A Word II 7:00 pm C Genealogical Society 7:00 pm A
JANUARY 19 SUNDAY Gathering Steam
JANUARY 24 FRIDAY E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail
JANUARY 17 FRIDAY Catalog & eResources Musical Storytime Taming Your Mouse Mildred Pierce
9:30 am C 10:00 am K 1:00 pm C 2:00 pm M
2:30 pm AR
JANUARY 20 MONDAY Library Closed – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day JANUARY 21 TUESDAY Tot Time Preschool Storytime Tot Time Windows for Beginners Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming Tot Time Word I: Introduction
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm C 3:45 pm K 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm C
JANUARY 28 TUESDAY Tot Time Preschool Storytime Tot Time Catalog & eResources Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming Tot Time Bean There, Read That
JANUARY 22 WEDNESDAY Sneak, Peek and Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek and Read 10:30 am K Internet Introduction 1:00 pm C Fragrant Soap 3:30 pm T Alien Encounters 3:30 pm K Sneak, Peek and Read 6:30 pm K
JANUARY 29 WEDNESDAY Sneak, Peek and Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek and Read 10:30 am K Word I: Introduction 1:00 pm C Open Mic Night 4:00 pm T Sneak, Peek and Read 6:30 pm K Settling the KS Territory 7:00 pm A JANUARY 30 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Computer & Gadget Help 1:30 pm C Facebook for Beginners 1:30 pm C Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Excel: Lists 7:00 pm C
1:00 pm C
JANUARY 25 SATURDAY Bag Day Book Sale 10:00 am A Sing, Dance & Read 10:00 am K Ghost Hunters 2:00 pm K JANUARY 26 SUNDAY So Many Books
2:30 pm B
JANUARY 27 MONDAY Google It DIY Fleece Scarf Crazy Extreme Science Excel: Introduction Let’s Make Beer Teen Writing Group
1:00 pm C 3:30 pm T 6:00 pm K 7:00 pm C 7:00 pm A 7:00 pm T
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm C 3:45 pm K 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm B
JANUARY 31 FRIDAY Word II Trivia Night
1:00 pm C 6:30 pm A
A = A D U LT S AR = A R T B = B O O K S BU = B U S I N E S S C = C O M P U T E 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 E E N S [ 1 2 - 1 8 ye a r s ]
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE Dec 19 Jan 16 Feb 20 Mar 20 Apr 17 May 15 Jun 19 Jul 17 Aug 7 Sep 18 Oct 16 Nov 20 Dec 18
4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room
Estate Planning Blunders
Makin’ Moves Wellness Conference
Learn the right (and wrong!) ways to plan your own estates with CoreFirst Bank & Trust in this interesting and very informative session. We may not all have millions of dollars at stake, but surprisingly, most of the issues remain the same. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Wed Dec 11
Learn how to balance your life with intellectual growth, spiritual development, healthy eating and exercise. Make connections in the community with free lectures and an exercise demonstration. Registration begins at 8am. Partners include Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Arthritis Foundation, K-State Research and Extension and Wellness Information Network.
6:30-8:00 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium
Retirement and Medicare
Sat Dec 14
Join trained counselors and agency staff from the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas program as they educate those nearing retirement age about Medicare. They give unbiased counsel and help you determine how Medicare will best work for you. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
Thu Dec 12
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Mount Rushmore, Alive in Stone
From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share. Ranger David Smith shares his experiences at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota.
6:30-8:30 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Thu Jan 2
Protecting Topeka’s River and Streams
At this 1st Tuesday Topic session hear from Don Rankin, Topeka’s Utilities Superintendent, about our local rivers and streams. Lunch is optional and starts at 11:30 am. RSVP for lunch ($8.25) at 235-8452 by December 31. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of TopekaShawnee County. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Tue
Jan 7
12:00-1:00 pm
Master Gardeners: Starting Seeds
Start your own seedlings for the garden. It’s a great way to save money and grow varieties of flowers, vegetables and other plants not usually found in stores or garden centers. Join the Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners for tips on starting your own plants from seed. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Jan 9
7:00-8:00 pm
7:00-8:00 pm
DECEMBER
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 8 15 22 29
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
11
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
Library Closed
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
JANUARY
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
4 11 18 25
DECEMBER 2013-JANUARY 2014
Choosing the Right Dog
Join certified dog trainer and Pets Neighborhood Specialist Tanya Walsh as she discusses types of dogs, breed-specific behaviors, canine body language and the resources available to help you find the perfect canine companion for your lifestyle. Registration required. Call 580-4540. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Wed Jan 15
7:00-8:15 pm
Get started in genealogy and learn how to use the print and online resources our library offers. Receive a pedigree chart and other helpful forms for keeping records as you research your family tree. Registration required. Limit 10. Call the number listed. u Velma Paris Community Center - call 862-1630 ■ Perkins Room 201 - call 580-4510
9:30 am-12:15 pm
International Volunteering
Library staff member Meg Porteous traveled to Cambodia last summer with a group of massage therapists to work with orphans living with HIV/AIDS. Come hear about her life-changing experience and learn more about volunteering internationally. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Sat
Jan 18
Help scientific researchers by participating in a fun community science project. Learn how to report backyard bird data, tag butterflies or gather seeds for a restoration project. Presented by Topeka Audubon Society. Thu
Jan 23
7:00-8:30 pm
7:00-8:45 pm
Bag Day Book Sale
All the books you can stuff into a brown grocery bag (purchased at the door for $5 each) are yours. There will be books of all topics to cruise through. This book sale event will be a true scavenger hunt. Make sure to come early for the best bargains. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Sat
Jan 25
■ Sabatini Gallery
Wed Jan 29
Topeka Competition 31
See the latest in contemporary 3D arts and crafts from artists all across the country. The juror is metalsmith Sarah Perkins, who has selected the most innovative works from artists’ entries. See page 8-9 for a sneak peek.
1:00-2:00 pm
■ Sabatini Gallery Dec 6–Jan 26
Hear accounts of Kansas’ settlers brought to life by re-enactors. Even before the state entered the Union, the area attracted many settlers, and each experience was unique. Still, all who arrived suffered the hardships of trying to make a living on the western frontier. Presented by Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area and the Kansas Humanities Council. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Jan 31
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Sat
Feb 1
Dec 7
■ Sabatini Gallery
Fri
Jan 3
CRESTVIEW 4801 SW SHUNGA DRIVE 785-368-2448
HILLCREST 1800 SE 21ST ST. 785-368-3790
RICE 423 SE NORWOOD ST. 785-368-4363
Jan 11
2:00-3:30 pm
Gathering STEAM: Getting in Gear [ 8-12 years]
TRY OUT NEW COMPUTERS AT THESE COMMUNITY CENTERS OAKLAND 801 NE POPLAR ST. 785-368-3793
5:30-8:30 pm
Dr. Michael Tansey, Rockhurst University, explains how leaders use art. For example, artists can legitimize a leader and add value to the leader’s message. Discover more about these artists’ techniques for conveying ideas and convincing people that the leader is worth following. Sat
GARFIELD 1600 NE QUINCY ST. 785-368-3787
2:00-3:30 pm
Art, Ethics and Leadership
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
CENTRAL PARK 1534 SW CLAY ST. 785-368-3796
5:30-8:30 pm
Admire the art in the Topeka Competition 31 exhibit as you mix and mingle with friends and library staff. Share your thoughts about these exciting and innovative works. Learn what exhibits are coming to the gallery in 2014.
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Use science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts as you investigate, create and collaborate in this hands-on, problem-solving monthly program. Things get rolling as we explore the beauty and science of gears. Registration required. Call 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room
Sun Jan 19
2:30-3:30 pm
Discuss Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool. The 12-year-old daughter of a drifter spends the summer of 1936 in Manifest, Kan., where she hopes to find answers to some family secrets. Call 580-4540. Sun Dec 15
2:30-5:00 pm
Bean There, Read That
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. Call 580-4555 for the December and January titles. Provide your own copy or pick one up at the Reference Desk, first come, first-served. ■ The Classic Bean - 21st and Fairlawn
Tue Tue
Dec 17 Jan 28
7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm
African-American Writers Book Discussion
In December, we collaborate with the Women Empowerment’s book discussion group to read The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. (Notice the different time and location.) In January, discuss Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. ■ Mr Stir Fry, 1700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Sat
Dec 21
5:30-7:00 pm
■ Hughes Room 205
Thu Jan 16
7:00-8:30 pm
Classics Made Modern Book Discussion
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is a 1915 novella about a traveling salesman who is transformed into a large insect-like creature. He attempts to adjust to his new condition even as his family is repulsed by what he has become. Read the free ebook and discuss at tscpl.org/tag/classics. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mon Jan 13
1:30-3:00 pm
So Many Books, So Little Time
Discuss Appetite for America by Stephen Fried. This in-depth look at the rags-to-riches life of Fred Harvey, an entrepreneur. It also examines the ways in which he influenced the eating habits of America. Call 580-4540.
NOTE: COMPUTER CENTER UPGRADES WILL COME TO VELMA PARIS AND SHAWNEE NORTH COMMUNITY CENTERS IN 2014. TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Dec 6
First Friday ArtWalk
3:00-5:30 pm
1:30–3:00 pm
■ Menninger Room 206
Sat
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 December 1. Call 580-4540.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1911) brings Mary Lennox, orphaned in India, to her grieving uncle’s house on the Yorkshire moors. The book explores family secrets and the healing power inherent in living things. Read the free ebook and discuss at tscpl.org/tag/classics.
■ Sabatini Gallery
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Trivia Afternoon @ your library®
BOOKS
So Many Books, So Little Time
Meet renowned metalsmith Sarah Perkins and learn about her fine craft techniques. Her beautiful, ornate art combines fine silver with natural forms inspired by pods and seeds. She is our juror for the Topeka Competition 31. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
6:30–9:00 pm
4:00-5:00 pm
Mon Dec 9
Sarah Perkins Artist Talk
Enter as a team of 5-8 friends, coworkers or family members working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories. Prizes will be awarded to the top trivia teams! Doors open at 6 pm. The Millennium Café will be open ‘til 6:30 pm. Registration required, begins December 1. Call 580-4540.
Wed Jan 22
First Friday Opening Reception
Fri
Trivia Night @ your library®
uHillcrest Community Center - call 368-3790
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Join us for food, fun and a first look at the winning art in the Topeka Competition 31. You may have a chance to meet some of the artists. Artist awards will be announced at 6:30 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
7:00-8:30 pm
An art class that offers a hands-on experience including instruction and discussion of artwork. All experience levels welcome. Registration required. Call the number listed.
Classics Made Modern Book Discussion
through Feb 9
u Central Park Community Center - call 368-3796
Fri
Whether you are just starting to put together your family tree or a seasoned researcher, this program is for you. Enjoy this fact-filled session that could help you complete your family story. Thu Jan 23
Learn the foundation chain and single and double crochet – plus how to control your yarn tension and how to choose patterns or make your own. Materials provided. Registration required. Call the number listed.
■ Marvin Auditorium
Topeka Genealogical Society
■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
Our values are what we treasure most, those principles that might just spur us to fight. Everyone has values. Explore shared societal values and find the similarities between different cultures. Learn how different artists express these values and what their artwork says about our culture.
7:00-8:30 pm
Wed Jan 29
1:00-3:00 pm
Citizen Science with Topeka Audubon
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Mon Jan 27
Value Added
Settling the Kansas Territory Kansas Day Celebration
1:00-2:00 pm
Thu Jan 16
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Art & You [10-16 years]
ART
Combine cooking and crafting to express your individuality and create your own specialty beers at home. A home-brewer discusses the equipment used, shares basic recipes and highlights some local resources and beyond for brewing. Sorry, no samples!
Crochet
Beginning Genealogy
Wed Jan 15
Let’s Make Beer
■ Menninger Room 206
Sun Jan 26 12
2:30-5:00 pm
DECEMBER 2013-JANUARY 2014
BUSINESS 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. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Wed Dec 4
6:00-8:30 pm
COMPUTER CLASSES
BEYOND THE BASICS
Excel: Lists
Word I: Introduction to Word Processing
Mon Wed Wed Thu
Take the following classes when you feel ready for more challenging projects. These are presented at a faster pace than the beginning classes. To register, call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.
Get started with the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn to use fonts, language tools and some basic editing techniques. This class also helps you better use email and the Internet.
■ All classes in the Library’s Computer Training Center, meeting room or the respective community center as noted.
Thu Wed Wed Tue Tue Wed
BEGINNING CLASSES
Google It
Taming Your Mouse
Fri Dec 6 Mon Jan 27
To register for these free classes, call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org. All classroom computers have Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2013.
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. To register, call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org. 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, register for a Computer & Gadget Help session to get started. Mon Dec 2 Fri Jan 17
1:00-2:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
Windows for Beginners
Learn about tiles, the charms bar and other new features in Windows 8. Use Windows accessories including the calculator and WordPad. Tue Fri Mon Tue
Dec 3 Dec 13 Jan 13 Jan 21
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 a variety of sites for information and entertainment. Wed Dec 4 Tue Dec 17 Wed Jan 22
1:00-2:30 pm 9:30-11:00 am 1:00-2:30 pm
E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail
Learn to open, delete, reply to, forward and compose messages. Thu Dec 5 Fri Jan 24
1:00-2:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
Familiarity with basic Excel is required for this class. Learn to create field names, sort lists and link worksheets. Find out how to create lists that can be used in our Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels class.
Dec 5 Dec 11 Dec 18 Jan 7 Jan 21 Jan 29
Create a dynamic presentation from start to finish. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations.
7:00-8:30 pm 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
Thu Dec 12 Fri Jan 10
Sign up for a Facebook account and learn the basics of this popular social networking site. Be sure to bring your email address and password. If you already have an account, please bring your Facebook password. Registration required. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.
1:00-2:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
Thu Dec 12 Mon Jan 13
u Crestview Community Center - 368-2448
Thu Jan 30
Come learn about Pinterest, a simple, online way to organize images, projects, ideas and favorites. Open an account, create boards and begin pinning! Learn to install the ‘Pin It’ button and how to find pins in particular categories or follow other pinners. Be sure to bring your email address and password.
9:30-11:00 am 1:00-2:30 pm 9:30-11:00 am 1:00-2:30 pm
Mon Dec 9 Thu Jan 16
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.
1:00-2:30 pm 9:30-11:00 am 7:00-8:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
Thu Dec 19 Thu Jan 9
Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels
Bring your Kindle or Android tablet and your library card. Learn to download free library ebooks to your device. Come prepared to share your favorite tablet features with the group.
7:00-8:30 pm
Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets
■ Hughes Room 205
Tue
Learn about cells, columns, rows, AutoSum, simple formulas and page setup features. Dec 2 Dec 17 Jan 7 Jan 27
9:30-11:00 am 7:00-8:30 pm
Ebooks for Your Kindle or Android Tablet
Create mailing labels, envelopes, personalized letters and directories by combining a Word form and a data table created in Word or Excel.
Mon Tue Tue Mon
1:00-2:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm
Editing Digital Photos
Using Microsoft Word, edit text, form a header and footer, create a Word table to organize information and insert clipart, photos or Word art into your document.
Mon Dec 16
1:30–3:00 pm
Pinterest for Beginners
Word II: Intermediate Word Processing
Dec 13 Jan 8 Jan 23 Jan 31
1:00-2:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
Call the number listed below for this class.
Learn to use the library’s online catalog, check your account, and find some amazing free electronic resources like Consumer Reports, free magazine subscriptions with Zinio, streaming video with Hoopla, language instruction and more. Use these in the library or access them from your home computer with your library card.
Fri Wed Thu Fri
7:00-8:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
Facebook for Beginners
Catalog & eResources @ your library®
Dec 3 Dec 19 Jan 17 Jan 28
7:00-8:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm
PowerPoint
Google does more than find web pages. Search for information, images, videos and shop on the Internet. See your home with Google Maps and learn about even more Google apps and software.
Tue Thu Fri Tue
Dec 9 Dec 18 Jan 8 Jan 30
Jan 14
Computer & Gadget Help
Registration required for these casual help sessions. Bring your questions about your laptop, tablet, ereader, digital camera or cell phone. Practice new computer skills or learn to use the library catalog while instructors are available to assist. This is also a good time to learn more advanced computer techniques, learn to use a scanner or work on job applications and resumes. Call or email before the session and tell us what gadget you’re bringing so that we can best serve you. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org. Tue Sat Tue Tue Tue Thu Thu Tue Thu Tue Thu
Dec 3 Dec 7 Dec 10 Dec 17 Jan 7 Jan 9 Jan 16 Jan 21 Jan 23 Jan 28 Jan 30
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 1:30-3:00 pm 3:30-5:00 pm 3:30-5:00 pm 1:30-3:00 pm 3:30-5:00 pm 1:30-3:00 pm
NEW EBOOK SERVICE FOR BOOKMOBILE CUSTOMERS Hop aboard with your ereader, smartphone or tablet, and download ebooks that you can keep. Ask a librarian to help you.
3:30-5:00 pm
iPad Workshop
7:00-8:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm
Bring your iPad and your library card and learn to download free library eBooks. Staff and participants share their favorite apps or iPad features with each other. ■ Menninger Room 206
Wed Jan 15
3:30-5:00 pm
DECEMBER
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 8 15 22 29
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
13
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
Library Closed
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
JANUARY
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
4 11 18 25
DECEMBER 2013-JANUARY 2014
Handmade Holidays [all ages]
KIDS Young and Little Women Book Club
Read for the love of reading and learn as you discuss books by favorite authors. Enjoy a snack and take a book home with you. Limit of 15. Registration required. Sign up at www.womenempowermentks.org/LibraryYLW.html. Sponsored by Women Empowerment, Inc. ■ Lingo Story Room - [grades 2-3]
Sun Dec 1
4:00-4:30 pm
■ Lingo Story Room - [grades 4-5]
Sun Jan 5
4:00-4:30 pm
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 the number listed. ■ Lingo Story Room - call 580-4565
Mon Dec 2 Mon Jan 13
6:30-7:00 pm 6:30-7:00 pm
uCentral Park Community Center - call 368-3796
Wed Jan 15
6:30-7:00 pm
Preschool Storytime [3-5 years]
Stories, songs and fingerplays that encourage a love of reading and help develop school skills. ■ Story Zone
Tue Wed Thu Thu Tue Wed
Dec 3, 10, 17 Dec 4, 11, 18, Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am
4-H in the Library [6-11 years]
Have fun creating a variety of crafts and projects with Shawnee County 4-H as they bring youth and adults together to learn everyday skills. ■ Story Zone
Wed Dec 4, 18 Wed Jan 15
4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm
Sing, Move & Learn [3-5 years and their families]
Connect with your child through music, movement and books. A fun shaking, wiggling, dancing way to learn. Cosponsored by Child Care Aware of Northeast and North Central Kansas. Registration required. Call 357-5171. ■ Story Zone
Wed
Dec 4
6:30-7:30 pm
The Velveteen Rabbit [grades 3-5]
Make holiday season magic... The Velveteen Rabbit, a classic by Margery Williams, is the story of a stuffed rabbit and his quest to become real through the love of his owner. The Helen Hocker youth presents a skit from the adaptation of the book by playwright Philip Grecian. Bring your cherished item and share its story. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Wed Dec 4
7:00-8:00 pm
Amazing Animals Long Winter’s Nap [grades1-5]
If you made a list and checked it twice and find you still need something nice, join this gift-making extravaganza. From toddlers to teens, there’s a craft station for everyone. Create to your heart’s content and when you’re done, you’ll have a gift that touches the heart of your special someone.
Between bed hogs and bed bugs, snuggle puppies and those ornery monkeys jumping on the bed, we often talk about animals and sleep. But to really rest, some animals do things you’d never dream of! Uncover the sleepiest animals on earth, meet a real sleepy head, and make a bedtime craft to take home.
■ Story Zone, Family Area, Tween Area, David J’s
Thu Dec 5
3:30-5:00 pm
■ Lingo Story Room
Zoo Animals Live [all ages]
Mon Dec 16
Crazy Extreme Science [grades 3-5]
Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close as Rachel Kilian, education specialist, helps you separate animal fact from fiction. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Thu Dec 5
■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
Thu Jan 2
Come in out of the cold for some “cool” science experiments. You won’t need your mittens for these! Registration required by Thursday, December 12. Call 580-4565.
4:00-4:45 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
4:00-4:45 pm
Mon Dec 16
Visitors from the North Pole [all ages]
Sat
Dec 7
Three balls of snow, button eyes, a carrot nose, maybe a top hat or broomstick. That’s how you make a snowman. Or is it? Join us as we go free form and create some kinda groovy, pretty tasty, way cool snow folk. ■ Tween Area
10:00-11:00 am
Wed Dec 18
tWiin Xgaming Afternoon [8-12 years]
Tue Tue
Dec 9, 23 Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
Kyler sings, plays the guitar and reads entertaining books for your family. ■ Story Zone
Fri Fri
3:30-4:30 pm 3:45–4:45 pm
Dec 10
Sat Sat
4:00-4:45 pm
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. Sat Sat
Dec 14, 28 Jan 11, 25
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. Sat Dec 14 Sat Jan 11
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■ Lingo Story Room
Sat
Dec 28
2:00-3:00 pm
Baby Bookworms [0-18 months]
Entertaining our youngest readers with stories, songs and bounces. ■ Lingo Story Room
Thu Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
9:30-10:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 5:30-6:00 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, Wednesday, December 18. Call 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room
Wed Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
9:30-10:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 6:30-7:00 pm
Amazing Animals A Whale of a Journey [grades 1-5]
Dive deep and discover the amazing migration grey whales make as they journey each year from their feeding grounds in the Arctic to their nursery lagoons in Mexico. Meet our special guest and decide whether or not you think there’s something fishy about our cool craft. ■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Jan 13
4:30-5:30 pm
Dec 21 Jan 18
10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:30 am
DEC 1–20 | 11am–2pm
10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:30 am
Guys Read [8-12 years]
■ Lingo Story Room
Bring your favorite dad, step dad, grandpa, cool uncle or best older brother so we can share some Guys Read awesomeness. Special holiday snacks and activities the way only the Mustache Killers can do them. First timers are welcome!
songs of the Season
■ Lingo Story Room
Sing, Dance and Read [2-5 years]
■ Story Zone
10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:30 am
Share a story or two, encourage creativity and make memories. All you need is a fun-loving grown-up, a curious kid, “okay to get messy” shirts and smiles.
Sugar and spice and ginger, that’s nice! Fill a gingerbread ornament with sweet surprises. Make a gift, hear stories and play games all related to gingerbread. You’ll have so much fun, you’ll be dreaming sweet gingerbread dreams. Registration required. Call 580-4565. Tue
Dec 20 Jan 17
Stories and Art [3-8 years]
Gingerbread Dreams [4-7 years]
■ Lingo Story Room
3:30-4:30 pm
Musical Storytime for Everybody [all ages]
Come hang out and play awesome games on the Wii or Xbox. Impress your friends with your stellar hand-eye coordination. Beat your enemies using your limitless courage. Now’s the time to show your stuff! ■ Tween Space
6:00-7:00 pm
Trendy U: Snow People [8-12 years]
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they share stories with your family. There will be plenty of opportunity for visiting and photos with this jolly couple. While you wait, make a North Pole-inspired ornament. ■ Lingo Story Room
4:30-5:30 pm
Guys Read Special Edition: Dads [8-12 years]
Live music performances in the rotunda. Holiday selections performed by students and professional musicians.
2:00-3:00 pm 2:00-3:00 pm
Performance schedule @ www.tscpl.org
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Gathering STEAM: Getting in Gear [ 8-12 years]
Use science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts as you investigate, create and collaborate in this hands-on, problem-solving monthly program. Things get rolling as we explore the beauty and science of gears. Registration required. Call 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room
Sun Jan 19
2:30-3:30 pm
■ Lingo Story Room
Tue Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
9:30-10:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 6:30-7:00 pm
SKITLS: Alien Encounters [8-12 years]
School Kids In The Library Society blasts off with a sci-fi theme. Brace yourself for close encounters of the library kind as you explore strange new ideas, seek out new creations, and boldly go where no kid has gone before. Wed Jan 22
3:30-4:30 pm
School Readiness [3-5 years]
Participate in activities that help prepare your child for kindergarten. Lean about the Kindergarten Readiness Checklist used by local schools. Registration required. Call the number listed. uCrestview Community Center - call 368-2448
Thu Jan 23
6:30-7:30 pm
Ghost Hunters [9-12 years]
The library is haunted, really. With the help of the Kansas Paranormal Investigators team and their equipment, you will track down what lurks in the stacks, besides books and behind librarians. The truth is out there, so bring a friend and discover the library’s spookier dimensions. ■ Lingo Story Room
Sat
Jan 25
2:00-3:00 pm
Crazy Extreme Science [grades 3-5]
Science explodes! We find out why volcanoes erupt. Create your own volcano and try other explosive experiments. Registration required by Thursday, January 23. Call 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Jan 27
6:00-7:00 pm
Homework Center [5-18 years]
Homework coaches help children with questions and assignments. ■ Homework Center 121D
Mon – Thur Sun
International Film: Twist & Shout
Double Dueling: Yugioh [11-18 years] Magic the Gathering [14+ years]
This teenage trauma film is set at the height of Beatlemania and tells a story of love, friendship and finding the strength to stand up for one’s principles. © Miramax | Denmark | 1984 | Rated R | 100 minutes Tue
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 9am, Tuesday, January 7. Call 580-4565.
■ Tween Area
TEENS
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Tot Time [24-36 months]
4:00-8:00 pm 2:00-6:00 pm
Holiday Cookies [11-18 years]
MOVIES
Dec 3
Bring your cards and pit your wits against other Yugioh and Magic players as we host tournaments for both games. ■ The Edge
6:30-8:45 pm
Mon Dec 2, 16 Mon Jan 6
Classic Film: King Solomon’s Mines
Teen Writing Group [12-18 years]
A prim Englishwoman hires a guide to lead the hunt for her missing husband even though no safari has ever returned from the uncharted African regions their expedition must cross. 1950 | color | 103 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
Dec 13
Find inspiration to write and create. Join others who share your passion as we delve into poetry and prose as a way to express ourselves and explore our world. ■ The Edge
Mon Dec 9, 23 Mon Jan 13, 27
2:00-5:00 pm
International Film: Hour of the Wolf
Tue
Jan 7
Learn to buy the perfect gift, wrap presents like a pro, write thank you cards and more skills that will put you on Santa’s “nice” list. ■ The Edge
Mon Dec 9
6:30-8:45 pm
Take a picture of yourself or your best friend. We’ll print it out for you. Then we’ll set you loose with the supplies to make a fun picture frame that’s so “you.”
After her cheating husband leaves her, Mildred Pierce proves she can become independent and successful, but she can’t win the approval of her spoiled daughter. 1945 | b&w | 111 minutes Fri
Jan 17
■ The Edge
Wed Dec 11
Enjoy cool activities like black-out poetry, unusual board games and artistic coloring pages for the more mature artist. Expect creative surprises at this after school event. Come see what’s up and bring your friends.
The Nutcracker Story [all ages]
■ The Edge
A Christmas tradition, in dance! Enjoy excerpts from this beloved story performed by members of the Kansas Ballet Academy. They’ve been practicing since September, so this sneak peek of their upcoming performance at the Topeka Performing Arts Center is sure to be terrific. Sat
Dec 7
Thu Dec 12 Thu Jan 9
Explore the dangers of the Lonely Mountain with Bilbo, Gandalf and their gang of dwarves. Battle deadly foes for treasure and glory, create crafty relics of Middle Earth, and compete in a winner-take-all trivia contest.
11:00 am –12:00 pm
Hear the stories behind some of the most loved and enduring Christmas carols and then gather ‘round our historic piano for a holiday singalong. Charity Rouse will be your guide with Rob Banks at the piano. The Topeka Room’s classical seasonal decorations help set the mood for you and your family’s enjoyment. Sun Dec 8
3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm
The Hobbit: An Adventure at the Lonely Mountain [11-18 years]
Christmas Carols & Their Stories
■ Topeka Room 204
3:30–4:30 pm
Fun After School [12-18 years]
2:00-5:00 pm
MUSIC
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
3:30-4:30 pm
Decorative Picture Frames [11-18 years]
Classic Film: Mildred Pierce
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm
Life 101: Holiday Help [12-18 years]
Ingmar Bergman directs this older thriller. An artist is haunted by his past and confesses his painful memories to his wife. What is real and what is an illusion of the mind? © United Artists | Sweden | 1968 | Not rated 87 minutes | B&W ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium
Sat
Dec 14
3:00-5:00 pm
Winter holidays = cookie-making time! Bring a friend and learn to follow a simple recipe. Each person gets a portion of dough to be made into your own cookie creation to share or devour by yourself. All ingredients are provided. ■ Lingo Story Room
Fri
Dec 20
3:30-5:00 pm
Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament [11-18 years]
Prove you’re the best brawler in town! Face off against opponents who make that same claim of supremacy on this popular Wii game. If you’ve got the moves, bring them. Only one competitor will be left standing. Are you tough enough to be named reigning champion? ■ The Edge
Fri
Jan 3
2:00-3:00 pm
Life 101: Reach Your Goals [12-18 years]
Learn how to set a goal and actually achieve it. Think about your goals before the program, and we’ll help you make them reality! Bring a friend to share goals and moral support all year long. ■ The Edge
Mon Jan 13
3:30-4:30 pm
Fragrant Soap [11-18 years]
Aromatherapy in a few easy steps. We provide the molds, glycerin and fragrance. Bring a friend and your creative talents. Together we turn a block of glycerin into sweet smelling soap. ■ The Edge
Wed Jan 22
3:30-4:30 pm
Chess Club [11-18 years]
Do you like to win? When you play chess, your chances of winning are 50/50! So join us for the fun and strategy of chess. If you haven’t played before, we’ll teach you and give you tips on how to win. ■ David J’s Place
Thu Jan 23
3:30-4:30 pm
DIY Fleece Scarf [12-18 years]
Keep cozy in style with a fleece scarf that you design yourself! You’ll look cool in your handmade cold weather accessory. ■ The Edge
Mon Jan 27
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 our monthly talent show.
7:00-8:00 pm
■ The Edge
Wed Jan 29
Happy Holidays with the Tri-Percussion Music Ensemble
4:00-5:30 pm
Enjoy holiday music with a percussive twist! John Curry, a master percussionist from Kansas City, brings us a unique way to celebrate the season. Get with the beat and join the jam session! ■ Marvin Auditorium
Sun Dec 15
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