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Sherlock Holmes Discovers New Bookmobile Holmes and Watson flee from Professor Moriarty at the Kansas Museum of History.
New Bookmobile in Town This Summer
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t’s no mystery that The Library Foundation’s work with the Capitol Federal® Foundation has created a literacy partnership that will be enjoyed all over Shawnee County. The Capitol Federal gift enabled the library to purchase a new bookmobile to replace a 21-year-old vehicle. In early June, it will arrive sporting a new distinctive design and a never-been-used collection.
The new bookmobile depicts scenes from a classic series, the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Library CEO Gina Millsap points out that there is a twist in the mystery because the “story” is set in Topeka, making it truly unique to our community. Images of Holmes, Dr. Watson and their arch nemesis Professor Moriarty stand almost 8-feet tall. The wrap was designed by the library and Capitol Federal staff, and captured by award–winning Alistair Tutton, Alistair Photography, Kansas City, Kan.
“We realize 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,” John B. Dicus, Capitol Federal® Chairman 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.” The “story” was performed by actors from the Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy. “Through our Academy we have brought many books to life on our stage as part of our cooperative Read the Book, See the Play program,” said Vicki Brokke, President & CEO, TCTA. “When asked to assist with the bookmobile wrap project, we were happy to recruit and costume actors. Our amazing library is a true asset in our community.”
Locked in mortal combat with Moriarty, Watson comes to rescue Holmes from falling off the Docking Building rooftop.
Moriarty contemplates his next move against Holmes at the Charles Curtis House Museum.
sign up for reading at
summerfest.tscpl.org
read more on the digital branch @ tscpl.org
NO BOOKMOBILE SERVICE JULY 4 | FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES, CHECK tscpl.org/bookmobile
MONDAY
9:30 am – 11:30 am 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm 1:00 pm – 3:15 pm 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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
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
9:30 am – 7:30 pm 9:30 am – 7:30 pm
Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California
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
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 Dillons North, 800 NW 25th St Mike’s IGA, NE Sardou & Forest Velma Paris Community Center, 6715 SW Westview
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THURSDAY
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STALKING A KILLER IN SOUTHSIDE
Gang reporter Michael Lyons is shot on the street and becomes the news. He survives the attack but is not unscathed. While he is recovering, a tape surfaces in which Lyons discusses the advantages of being shot. Lyons is fired from his job, and with suspicion hanging over him, uses his skills as a reporter to investigate and prove his innocence. He connects his own shooting to three murders with one thing in common. Find out what it is in Stalking a Killer in the Southside by Michael Krikorian.
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.
DANCING THROUGH IT
First it was hints, then concerned talks, finally outright threats of dismissal: lose weight or lose your job. And that’s how Jenifer Ringer ended up an overweight, out-of-work, ex-ballerina. This is the true story of being a promising young ballerina with the New York City Ballet until her relationship with food derailed her career. Jenifer was in a terrible cycle she couldn’t break, binging, fasting, and obsessively exercising. Dancing Through It gives the reader an insider’s view of the hectic and demanding life of a ballerina.
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SUPERIMPOSED
Read along on tscpl.org as a new chapter of the Community Novel is published each week. This novel, set in Topeka, offers a new twist to historical fiction – and to traditional methods of novel writing. Chapters, written by a different local author each time, alternate between present day and the past, revealing the mysterious truth about one of the characters. It’s the story of Holly, a hospice worker, and Joe, a man in the twilight of his life, whose 70-year-old secret leads Holly to a decision that could change her future forever. Visit tscpl.org/community-novel Tap into new chapters weekly and read as serialized blog posts That’s also where you can access versions for iPad, Nook and Kindle. It’s free online, but you can support local authors and buy it (and get it signed) at the Book Launch Party Sept. 28! Preorder your copy now. Look for dates in the next edition of Library News. JUNE-JULY 2014
Arty Opportunities For the DIY Crafter
Your friends and neighbors will be jealous of your do-it-yourself style after you’ve learned techniques from the library’s how-to crafting guides – from making jewelry to watercolor painting. Schedule a consult with a librarian and take a tour through our Arts & Crafts Neighborhood for inspiration.
June 21
Science Meets Fiber Art Wearing a rusty treasure may not sound super sexy, but we’ll show you the appeal of rust-dyeing fabric. Gelatin may sound like something you eat, but we’ll show you how to make art with it. Learn these and other creative processes for fabric dyeing.
Fashionista’s Paradise
Flip the page on fashion and spend hours enthralled with Read My Pins, the shiny, silky—even sexy—political jewelry of Madeleine Albright. Then explore the more pop culture side of fashion with Fabulous Fashion Inventions by Laura Hamilton Waxman. Plus, reading about trends and trendsetters can help you earn prizes in our adult summer reading program.
HOT, NEW SUMMER READS Picture this summertime scene: You and a book, the A/C blowin’ and your feet up after a long day in the sun, relaxing with these recent releases. Hot authors and their most recent books are available in paper and digital formats. Come in or visit tscpl.org/downloads.
Available on CD Remains of Innocence J.A. Jance
Night Heron Adam Brookes
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Book of Life Deborah Harkness 3
Available as an ebook Top Secret Twenty-One Janet Evanovich
Smart Money, Smart Kids Dave Ramsey JUNE-JULY 2014
New Way to Check Out C
ustomers now breeze through check-out using ATM-style kiosks. Look for blue-lighted, check-out kiosks located conveniently throughout the library.
Where You’ll Find New Checkouts
• 2 in New Books, Movies and Music • 1 in Holds Pick-Up • 6 in Check-out Lobby • 2 in Kids Library
3 major improvements to checking out 1. Speed. Check-out is much more streamlined 2. Convenience. Check-out kiosks located where you are in the building 3. Privacy. A more discreet way of checking out Instead of scanning each book, movie or other item individually, the new checkout kiosks enable you to place your selections in the cubby, and voilà, all the items are checked out at once. Your stack may need to be fanned out to make sure all items get scanned; otherwise, you’ll set of the security gates. This technology is powered by Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Tags instead of barcodes are used for inventory and security. Get it? Got it. Good, now go use it.
Security Gates
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Your Place to be July 26
Bag Day Book Sales are legendary. We provide the bag and for $5 you can stuff it full. Arrive early for the best bargains. Sale includes many children’s titles. Proceeds support the Friends of the Library. See page 12.
June 17 & 18
The Digital Bookmobile tour comes to Topeka, sponsored by OverDrive, one of our ebook vendors. Hop aboard this high-tech bookmobile for interactive demonstrations from 10am-4pm.
Family Place Library
Birth to 5 years. Your library is a great place to start good reading habits when kids are young. Family Place Libraries™ National Coordinator Kathleen Deerr recently honored us as an exceptional resource for family and child development. Ask the librarians for ideas and information about programming and other experiences for children birth to 5 years and their parents.
June 14
Summer Trivia Afternoon Literary Elements is the ultimate book-themed trivia contest. Here are 2 easy ways to get brainier: • Read The Know-It All by A.J. Jacobs and Brainiac and Maphead by Ken Jennings. • Surf your way to a smarter you. Pour through full-text research papers and news reports about almost any topic via tscpl.org/research.
Thank You to TCTA’s Jeremy, Marc and Bill, for starring on our new bookmobile.
Sherlock Holmes Jeremy Barclay TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
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Professor Moriarty Marc Rapp
Dr. Watson Bill Gloy JUNE-JULY 2014
Organized by Nature Find Zen in Your Home Go on an adventure to find the bottom of your coffee table or home desk. Find Zen in your living space with help from these titles:
How to Garage Sale
Let us help take some of the stress out of your sale. Here are some garage sale how-tos and pricing guides: • The Great Garage Sale Book by S.H. Simmons • The Garage Sale Millionaire by Aaron LaPedis. • I Brake for Yard Sales by Lara Spencer
• Everything (almost) In Its Place by Alicia Rockmore • For Packrats Only by Don Aslett • Seven Layers of Organization by Christopher Lowell • Unstuff Your Life! by Andrew Mellen • The Easy Organizer by Marilyn Bohn
Donate to the Fall Book Sale Fess up, we know some of you have books at home you’ve been meaning to read for years. Is it time to let someone else enjoy them? Donate your books to the Friends of the Library in support of its annual book sale, Sept . 19, 20 and 21.
Take home a loaf for only $3.95 Try a slice at the café for only 75¢
Shop Local at the library’s Monday Farmer’s Market, May through September. Fresh produce, eggs, flowers and bedding plants. See page 10.
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Butterfly Station
The library’s monarch butterfly habitat emerges from its cocoon this summer. Look for things greening up near the library’s flagpole on the southwest side. In August these beautiful insects migrate through Kansas, though we’ve seen less and less of them. The population is on the decline, and you will soon have a front row seat to help keep an eye on this protected species. 6
Herbs are grown right here in the library's garden
Great food & snacks at the library | Call 580-4441 JUNE-JULY 2014
AdventureMobile ust 1
5 Benefits of Getting Baby a Library Card T hey are cute, cuddly and they understand more about the world around them than you might think. Make a habit of sticking a book in your child’s hand. It’s easy when you use the library. Start by coming in and making an “event” of getting your baby’s first library card. Bring the camera!
May 2c7o–oAlucgritters in 10 weeks meet 10
We’re here to help. Let the library be your tour guide as you start your child on the road to literacy. Let pictures tell the story. Check out our great collection of board books that are big, bold and perfect for reading to babies.
Be a proud parent! Flash your baby’s library card at church, at club meetings and in your parent groups. It shows you know that reading is important and you are raising a smart child.
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Pick up some swag! Receive a free t-shirt for baby when they get their shiny, new card. Inquire at the Kids Library desk.
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a fun day to give to the library
7am-6pm Fairlawn Plaza Mall The Topeka Community Foundation will match gifts made at the event. Call The Library Foundation at 785-580-4498 for more information.
Build library love for life. When your child is 80 years old, they can bring in their original 80-yearold library card and proudly show it to the librarians – this really happens!
Join the Critter Club!
A new animal each week on the AdventureMobile. Hop aboard, get your critter card and let the adventures begin!
AdventureMobile Locations Mon 9:30 - 11:30 AM Pine Ridge 1100 SE Highland
Wed 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Susana Wesley Child Care 7433 SW 29th
Fri 9:00 - 11:30 AM Christ the King 5973 SW 25th St
1:00 - 3:15 PM Hi Crest 455 SE Golf Park Blvd
1:30 - 3:00 PM YWCA 225 SW 12th St
Tue 8:45 - 9:45 AM Salvation Army Day Care 1320 SE 6th St
Thu 9:00 - 11:00 AM Most Pure Heart of Mary 1750 SW Stone
12:45 - 3:00 PM* Quest / Educational Credit Union 3623 SE 29th St
10:15 - 11:00 AM Security Benefit 1 Security Benefit Place
12:30 - 3:00 PM* Shawnee North Community Center 300 NE 43rd St
12:30 - 2:30 PM Auburn Community Center 121 W 11th St, Auburn
* Please note that the animal may leave the AdventureMobile at 2:30 on Thursday and Friday.
n The Library Foundation will participate in a fundraising event sponsored by the Topeka Community Foundation. n $35,000 in “match money” will be awarded proportionately to participating organizations. n The Library Foundation will receive 100% of its donations, plus a percentage based on participation. n All donations are tax deductible. n Donations must be made in person at the Topeka Gives event to count for the match.
Please financially support your library and make your gift at Topeka Gives on June 3! TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
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HOW TO
May 23-August 1 Reading for all ages is easy and fun! T
he library provides summer reading programs, and incentives, for everyone from binkies to bifocals – plus bonus online game version. Sign up at summerfest.tscpl.org or pick up a paper reading tracker from the library or Bookmobile. Birth-18 months – Bee a Reader Prepare your child for reading through storytelling and activities. Earn baby some prizes for every 4 hours of reading or 10 activities, plus a chance at the grand prizes, a handmade baby blanket and a Soft Feely Box toy.
19 months–12 years – Fizz, Boom, Read! Less than 2 hours of reading is all it takes to get a free book and other fun and yummy prizes – plus get entered to win the grand prize. Reading graphic novels and listening to books counts too! 13-18 years – Spark a Reaction Read for free bowling passes and food – just 12 hours of reading in 2 months. Finish and also be entered in a grand prize drawing. We can help you make this an assignment that doesn’t feel like homework.
18 years and up – Literary Elements Your summer reading program is different this year, though just as gratifying. For every 100 pages you read, earn 1 point. At 12 points, receive a dessert. At 16 points, you are entered in our grand prize drawing. It’s easy and fun, plus you’ll be modeling the way for younger readers. (Psst! Registering for the adult program gives you an easy way to add your children.)
GRAND PRIZES 3 people will win a Kindle Fire HD n 1 kid n 1 teen n 1 adult
5 years and up – Summer Reading Bonus Game Conquer 15 online challenges to earn 15 virtual badges. Challenges range in topic from the weather to movies. Each badge requires completion of three quests developed by our brainy librarians! Start the challenge May 23 at summerfest.tscpl.org.
Score 30 minutes toward your reading goal by listening to stories every Tuesday & Thursday at Readapalooza and Stories & Crafts.
sign up for reading at
summerfest.tscpl.org
See page 14 for more information
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Bryant Chapo (Navajo), Minneapolis, Minn., 2007. Courtesy Brandon Flyg
Your library’s awesome series
AWESOME JUNE 28 – AUGUST 24
Ramp It Up Skateboard Culture in Native America ANNUAL ART EXHIBIT FOR CHILDREN
Bunky Echo-Hawk (Yakama and Pawnee), 2009. Courtesy David Bernie
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opeka’s skateboard scene is cool, fast and sometimes bruising. Our city’s skaters enjoy three skate parks, and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery will soon look like a fourth, complete with half-pipe. It’s all in honor of the exhibit Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America, which takes us outside the local skate scene, beyond our rituals and deep into Native American culture. Skateboarding is one of the most popular sports on Indian reservations and has inspired and influenced American Indian communities since the ‘60s. Be amazed by the art on 20 skate decks, including examples from Native companies and contemporary artists such as Bunky EchoHawk, who is also a skater and activist. View images and video of skateboard history and of Native skaters like the 4-Wheel Warpony skate crew. Local skater and DJ Fraktul will get the party started with music during the opening reception on June 28. Teens and kids are asked to bring in parents and grandparents to show off this art form – chances are they skateboarded, too. (No way?! Yes, way, granny skated.) “This is the gallery’s annual exhibit for children, but we recognize the sport is intergenerational. Ramp It Up will bring back memories and also connect families and
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Gila River Indian skaterboarder, 2009. Courtesy Gila River Indian Community Public Information Office
friends in unexpected ways,” said Heather Kearns, exhibit coordinator. “This seemingly simple activity has interesting broader applications in areas such as fashion, language, education and the formation of niche groups inside America’s diverse Native cultures.” Ramp It Up examines the role of indigenous peoples in skateboarding culture, its roots in Hawaiian surfing and the visionary achievements of contemporary Native skaters. The exhibition features the work of visual artists and athletes from the following tribes: Yakama, Pawnee, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, White Mountain Apache, Navajo and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians among others. The exhibit will also explore the science of skateboarding – what goes up must come down. Catch this Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit before August 24, when it continues on its 12-city national tour. Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America is organized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.
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C ALENDAR OF EVENTS
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JUNE 1 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K Young Women Book Club 4:00 pm K JUNE 2 MONDAY Farmers Market Write-a-palooza Editing Digital Photos Medicare Monday Write-a-palooza Science Gone Crazy Write-a-palooza Double Dueling
8:00 am A 10:00 am K 1:00 pm C 1:00 pm A 1:00 pm K 2:00 pm T 3:00 pm K 4:00 pm T
JUNE 3 TUESDAY Tot Time Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Tot Time Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming Beyond Silence film Tot Time Pinterest for Beginners
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 3:30 pm C 3:45 pm K 6:30 pm M 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm C
JUNE 4 WEDNESDAY Blockbuster Wednesday Blockbuster Wednesday Excel: Introduction Write-a-palooza Write-a-palooza How to Start a Business Blockbuster Wednesday Intro to Songwriting Pajama Storytime
9:30 am K 11:00 am K 1:00 pm C 1:00 pm K 3:00 pm K 6:00 pm BU 6:30 pm K 6:30 pm A 6:30 pm K
JUNE 5 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Baby Bookworms
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K
JUNE 5 THURSDAY CON’T Baby Bookworms 1:00 pm K Word I 1:00 pm C Zoo Animals Live 4:00 pm K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Loving Your Furniture 6:30 pm A School Readiness 6:30 pm K Facebook for Beginners 7:00 pm C JUNE 6 FRIDAY eContent and Catalog Friday Flicks First Friday ArtWalk Rushmore
9:30 am C 2:00 pm M 5:30 pm AR 6:30 pm M
JUNE 7 SATURDAY Computer & Gadget Help Math & Science Art Roundtable Gaming for Adults
9:30 am C 10:00 am K 2:00 pm AR 2:00 pm A
JUNE 8 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K Shinetop Jr. Blues Pianist 3:00 pm MU JUNE 9 MONDAY Farmers Market 8:00 am A Write-a-palooza 10:00 am K Goodreads 1:00 pm C Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt 1:00 pm A Write-a-palooza 1:00 pm K Classics Made Modern 1:30 pm B Henna for You 2:00 pm T Write-a-palooza 3:00 pm K Caregiver Support Group 3:30 pm A Pajama Storytime 6:30 pm K Teen Writing Group 7:00 pm T JUNE 10 TUESDAY Tot Time Journaling Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Tot Time
9:30 am K 10:00 am A 10:00 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K
JUNE 10 TUESDAY CON’T Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C tWiin Xgaming 3:45 pm K Tot Time 6:30 pm K PowerPoint 7:00 pm C JUNE 11 WEDNESDAY Blockbuster Wednesday Blockbuster Wednesday Beginning Genealogy Taming Your Mouse Write-a-palooza Write-a-palooza Art and You Blockbuster Wednesday Your Old House
9:30 am K 11:00 am K 1:00 pm A 1:00 pm C 1:00 pm K 3:00 pm K 4:00 pm AR 6:30 pm K 6:30 pm A
JUNE 12 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Baby Bookworms Baby Bookworms Windows 8 Baby Bookworms Retirement & Medicare Editing Digital Photos Roses National Parks 101
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm K 1:00 pm C 5:30 pm K 6:30 pm A 7:00 pm C 7:00 pm A 7:00 pm A
JUNE 13 FRIDAY Excel: Introduction Internet Introduction On the Town Friday Flicks Royal Tenenbaums
9:30 am C 1:00 pm C 2:00 pm M 2:00 pm M 6:30 pm M
JUNE 14 SATURDAY Sing, Dance & Read Computerized Genealogy Guys Read Trivia Literary Elements
10:00 am K 10:00 am K 2:00 pm K 3:00 pm A
JUNE 15 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs
2:00 pm K
JUNE 16 MONDAY Farmers Market 8:00 am A Write-a-palooza 10:00 am K Email for Beginners 1:00 pm C Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt 1:00 pm A Write-a-palooza 1:00 pm K Cool Candles 2:00 pm T Write-a-palooza 3:00 pm K Double Dueling 4:00 pm T JUNE 17 TUESDAY Tot Time Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Tot Time World Cup Soccer Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming Tot Time Elder Care Planning Goodreads
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 2:30 pm A 3:30 pm C 3:45 pm K 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm A 7:00 pm C
JUNE 18 WEDNESDAY Blockbuster Wednesday Blockbuster Wednesday Cooking by the Book iPad Workshop Learn to Knit Write-a-palooza Write-a-palooza Blockbuster Wednesday
9:30 am K 11:00 am K 1:00 pm B 1:00 pm C 1:00 pm A 1:00 pm K 3:00 pm K 6:30 pm K
JUNE 19 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Baby Bookworms Baby Bookworms Google It Baby Bookworms eContent and Catalog
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm K 1:00 pm C 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm C
JUNE 20 FRIDAY Excel: Lists Musical Storytime Friday Flicks Fantastic Mr Fox
9:30 am C 10:00 am K 2:00 pm M 6:30 pm M
JUNE 21 SATURDAY Stories & Art Science Meets Fiber Art Science Meets Fiber Art
10:00 am K 10:00 am A 1:00 pm A
JUNE 22 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs So Many Books World Cup Soccer
2:00 pm K 2:30 pm B 2:30 pm A
JUNE 23 MONDAY Farmers Market 8:00 am A Write-a-palooza 10:00 am K Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt 1:00 pm A Word I 1:00 pm C Write-a-palooza 1:00 pm K Wacky Pretzels 2:00 pm T Write-a-palooza 3:00 pm K World Cup Soccer 4:00 pm A JUNE 24 TUESDAY Tot Time Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Tot Time Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming Tot Time Bean There, Read That Windows 8
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 3:30 pm C 3:45 pm K 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm B 7:00 pm C
JUNE 25 WEDNESDAY Blockbuster Wednesday Blockbuster Wednesday Facebook for Beginners Write-a-palooza Write-a-palooza
9:30 am K 11:00 am K 1:00 pm C 1:00 pm K 3:00 pm K
JUNE 25 WEDNESDAY CON’T Open Mic Night 4:00 pm T Blockbuster Wednesday 6:30 pm K JUNE 26 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Baby Bookworms World Cup Soccer Baby Bookworms Word II Chess Club Baby Bookworms Internet Introduction Vegetable Problems Topeka Genealogy
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 11:30 am A 1:00 pm K 1:00 pm C 3:30 pm T 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm C 7:00 pm A 7:00 pm A
JUNE 27 FRIDAY Word: Mail Merge HIV Testing Day Friday Flicks Moonrise Kingdom
9:30 am C 11:00 am A 2:00 pm M 6:30 pm M
JUNE 28 SATURDAY Computer & Gadget Help 9:30 am C Sing, Dance & Read 10:00 am K JUNE 29 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs
2:00 pm K
JUNE 30 MONDAY Farmers Market 8:00 am A Write-a-palooza 10:00 am K Goodreads 1:00 pm C Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt 1:00 pm A Write-a-palooza 1:00 pm K Ramp it Up! Film/Discussion 2:00 pm T Write-a-palooza 3:00 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 ] Loving Your Furniture
ADULT Monday Farmers Market
Our outdoor market features vendors offering fresh, locally grown, high-quality produce, cut flowers, bedding plants, herbs, honey and farm fresh eggs. Kids can try a different craft at the library booth each week. Closed Memorial Day and Labor Day ■ Parking Lot, 10th and Washburn
May 19 - Oct 6
8:00-11:30 am
Medicare Mondays
Navigate the complex web of Medicare with help from Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas program staff. Repeated on the first Monday of each month. ■ Menninger Room 206
Mon Jun 2 Mon Jul 7
1:00-3:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm
Introduction to Songwriting
Budding songwriters learn about the various aspects of songwriting, including tricks and tips, as well as examples of songs to assist in the learning process. Registration required. Call the number listed. uShawnee North Community Center -280-0676
Wed Jun 4
6:30-7:00 pm
Caregiver Support Group
Participants learn a few basic handling techniques and the dos and don’ts of cleaning and storing your treasured pieces in this workshop, part of the Loving Your Stuff series. Find information on displaying your pieces, plus tips for when to call a professional conservator. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Jun 5
Being a caregiver can be incredibly stressful, but you don’t have to go it alone. Meet and talk to others who are in the same situation as you. Moderated by Michele Dillon, of the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging. ■ Anton Room 202
Mon Jun 9 Mon Jul 14
6:30-8:30 pm
Journaling with Words and Images
Gaming for Adults [18 and older]
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 can be found online at www.tscpl.org/tag/journaling.
If you love games and need a new challenge, then join us on the first Saturday of each month as we play board games. Bring your own or play ours. Staff’s favorites will be queued up on the Wii and Xbox 360. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Sat Jun 7 Sat Jul 5
2:00-5:00 pm 2:00-5:00 pm
■ Anton Room 202
June’s topic: Play and Pastimes
Take Control of Your Chronic Condition
Mon Jun 9
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Jul 8
10:00-11:30 am
July’s topic: Home, in Lists and Recollections
Get support you need, practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, better nutrition and exercise choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. Chronic Disease Self-Management is a 6-week workshop. Registration required. Call 296-1627. ■ Menninger Room 206
3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm
Beginning Genealogy
Get started on your family tree and learn how to use the online and print resources our library offers. Receive a pedigree chart and other helpful forms for keeping records as you research your family history. Registration required. Limit 10. Call the number listed. uGarfield Community Center – 251-2950
Wed Jun 11
1:00-2:00 pm
uOakland Community Center - 251-2953
Wed Jul 9
6:30-7:30 pm
Your Old House: Repair Not Replace
Learn tips on maintaining and repairing old houses from Kansas Historical Society staff. Share checklists for seasonal and routine maintenance. Find resources on making your home a community showcase in this session, part of the Loving Your Stuff series. ■ Kansas Museum of History, 6425 SW 10th Ave
Wed Jun 11
6:30-7:30 pm
1:00–3:30 pm
uVelma Paris Community Center - 862-1630
Wed Jul 2
4:00-5:00 pm
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
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JULY 1 TUESDAY Tot Time Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Tot Time Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming Calle 54 film Tot Time eContent and Catalog
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 3:30 pm C 3:45 pm K 6:30 pm M 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm C
JULY 2 WEDNESDAY Blockbuster Wednesday Write-a-palooza Blockbuster Wednesday Excel: Introduction Write-a-palooza Write-a-palooza Intro to Songwriting How to Start a Business Blockbuster Wednesday
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 11:00 am K 1:00 pm C 1:00 pm K 3:00 pm K 4:00 pm A 6:00 pm BU 6:30 pm K
JULY 3 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Baby Bookworms Baby Bookworms Zoo Animals Live Baby Bookworms Behind the Scenes of BvB
9:30 am K 10:00 am K 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 1:00 pm K 4:00 pm K 5:30 pm K 7:00 pm A
JULY 4 FRIDAY Library closed. Happy Independence Day!! JULY 5 SATURDAY Math & Science Gaming for Adults
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JULY 6 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K Young Women Book Club 4:00 pm K JULY 7 MONDAY Farmers Market 8:00 am A Write-a-palooza 10:00 am K Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt 1:00 pm A Medicare Monday 1:00 pm A Write-a-palooza 1:00 pm K Shockingly Good Books 2:00 pm T Write-a-palooza 3:00 pm K Double Dueling 4:00 pm T JULY 8 TUESDAY Tot Time Journaling Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Tot Time Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming Tot Time Google It
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JULY 9 WEDNESDAY Blockbuster Wednesday Sneak, Peek and Read Write-a-palooza Sneak, Peek and Read Blockbuster Wednesday Taming Your Mouse Write-a-palooza Write-a-palooza Art and You Beginning Genealogy Blockbuster Wednesday Sneak, Peek and Read
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JULY 10 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Readapalooza Stories & Crafts
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JULY 10 THURSDAY CON’T Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Baby Bookworms 1:00 pm K Windows 8 1:00 pm C Drought Tolerant Plants 5:00 pm A Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Pinterest for Beginners 7:00 pm C JULY 11 FRIDAY Goodreads Internet Introduction The Grapes of Wrath Friday Flicks
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JULY 12 SATURDAY Wellness Conference Sing, Dance & Read Guys Read
9:00 am A 10:00 am K 2:00 pm K
JULY 13 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs
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JULY 14 MONDAY Farmers Market 8:00 am A Write-a-palooza 10:00 am K Email for Beginners 1:00 pm C Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt 1:00 pm A Write-a-palooza 1:00 pm K Classics Made Modern 1:30 pm B Everything Anime 2:00 pm T Write-a-palooza 3:00 pm K Caregiver Support Group 3:30 pm A Pajama Storytime 6:30 pm K Teen Writing Group 7:00 pm T JULY 15 TUESDAY Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming Word I
10:00 am K 10:00 am K 3:30 pm C 3:45 pm K 7:00 pm C
JULY 16 WEDNESDAY Blockbuster Wednesday Sneak, Peek and Read Write-a-palooza Sneak, Peek and Read Blockbuster Wednesday Cooking by the Book iPad Workshop Write-a-palooza Write-a-palooza Blockbuster Wednesday Sneak, Peek and Read
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JULY 17 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Baby Bookworms Baby Bookworms Excel: Introduction Baby Bookworms Word II Young Pianists
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JULY 18 FRIDAY PowerPoint Musical Storytime Friday Flicks Trivia Night
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JULY 19 SATURDAY Stories & Art Trivia Afternoon
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JULY 20 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs
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JULY 21 MONDAY Farmers Market 8:00 am A Write-a-palooza 10:00 am K Chronic Disease Self-Mgmt 1:00 pm A Word: Mail Merge 1:00 pm C Write-a-palooza 1:00 pm K
JULY 21 MONDAY CON’T Slow Ya Roll Concert 2:00 pm T Write-a-palooza 3:00 pm K Double Dueling 4:00 pm T Pajama Storytime 6:30 pm K JULY 22 TUESDAY Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Skateboard Sticker Design Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming Bean There, Read That Editing Digital Photos
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JULY 23 WEDNESDAY Blockbuster Wednesday Sneak, Peek and Read Write-a-palooza Sneak, Peek and Read Blockbuster Wednesday Write-a-palooza Write-a-palooza Facebook for Beginners Blockbuster Wednesday Sneak, Peek and Read
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JULY 24 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Baby Bookworms Baby Bookworms Excel: Lists Chess Club Baby Bookworms School Readiness Topeka Genealogy Word: Graphics
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JULY 25 FRIDAY Windows 8 Friday Flicks
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JULY 26 SATURDAY Bag Day Book Sale Sing, Dance & Read
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JULY 27 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K So Many Books, So Little Time 2:30 pm B JULY 28 MONDAY Farmers Market Write-a-palooza Facebook for Beginners Write-a-palooza Top Teen Chef Competition Write-a-palooza Teen Writing Group
8:00 am A 10:00 am K 1:00 pm C 1:00 pm K 2:00 pm T 3:00 pm K 7:00 pm T
JULY 29 TUESDAY Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Computer & Gadget Help tWiin Xgaming
10:00 am K 10:00 am K 3:30 pm C 3:45 pm K
JULY 30 WEDNESDAY Blockbuster Wednesday Sneak, Peek and Read Write-a-palooza Sneak, Peek and Read Blockbuster Wednesday Write-a-palooza Write-a-palooza Open Mic Night Blockbuster Wednesday Sneak, Peek and Read
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JULY 31 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Readapalooza Stories & Crafts Baby Bookworms Baby Bookworms Pinterest for Beginners Baby Bookworms
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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 ] Retirement and Medicare
National Parks 101: America’s Treasures
■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Join trained counselors and staff from the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas program as they educate those nearing retirement age about Medicare. They’ll answer questions, give unbiased counsel, and help you determine how Medicare will best work for you. Thu Jun 12
6:30-8:30 pm
Roses
Roses have always been a favorite plant of many gardeners. More recently, shrub roses have gained popularity because of their landscape value and hardiness in the Kansas climate. Join the Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners for ideas on growing different types of roses in Kansas. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu
Jun 12
7:00-8:00 pm
World Cup Soccer
Plan an affordable, fun and educational getaway to a National Park. There are more than two dozen National Park sites between a one-hour and one-day drive of Topeka – many of which are free! Presented by Brown v Board Park Ranger Stephanie Kyriazis. Thu Jun 12
Join other soccer fanatics as we show exciting World Cup Soccer action in The Edge. Bring some friends or just yourself. Either way you’ll see great matchups between the world’s soccer powerhouses. ■ The Edge
Tue
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
7:00-8:00 pm
Sun Jun 22
Computerized Genealogy
■ The Edge
Learn how you can use the Internet to create your family tree. Find out how you can store your genealogy, family stories, documents and pictures for free. This class helps you to put all of your research in one place. For beginning, intermediate, and advanced genealogists. ■ Computer Training Center
Sat Sat
Jun 14 Jul 12
Mon Jun 23 ■ The Edge
Thu Jun 26
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Jun 14
Mexico vs. Brazil
2:30-5:30 pm U.S. vs. Portugal 4:00-6:30 pm Mexico vs. Croatia 11:30 am-2:30 pm U.S. vs. Germany
Learn the most common problems facing seniors and their families and what can be done to avoid or resolve those problems from Scott Sexton, attorney-at-law. He talks about Medicaid, Medicare and planning for longterm health care expenses. Bring your questions.
11:00 am-12:30 pm 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Compete in this extra-special Summer Reading-themed trivia event. Enter as a team of up to 8 people 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 May 1. Call 580-4540. Sat
2:30-5:30 pm
Elder Care Planning
Trivia Afternoon: Literary Elements Edition
■ Marvin Auditorium
Jun 17
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Tue
Jun 17
Learn to Knit
Learn the basics of knitting including the long tail cast on, the knit and purl stitches, and increasing and decreasing. Learn how to read and choose patterns. Materials provided. Registration required. Call the number listed. uHillcrest Community Center - 251-2956
Tue
Jun 18
1:00-2:00 pm
Science Meets Fiber Art
Create uniquely designed papers and fabrics. Experiment with rust-dyeing, gelatin-printing, and paste-paper. Focus on the process, learn new techniques and have fun creating. Presented by Art Before Noon, a creative group of area artists. Register at 580-4540 . ■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Sat Jun 21
10:00 am–12:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm
7:00-8:00 pm APRIL
3:00–5:30 pm 11
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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
6 13 20 27
4 11 18 25
7 14 21 28
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Library Closed
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JUNE-JULY 2014
Vegetable Problems
Protect your plants and vegetables. The Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners share ideas on preventing and managing common vegetable problems, diseases and pests that can be problematic in mid-summer. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Jun 26
7:00-8:00 pm
Topeka Genealogical Society
Understand the ABCs of DNA. Find out how DNA testing can be used to help solve genealogical puzzles. We’ll discuss Y-DNA, Mitochondrial and Autosomal testing and look at examples of when each can be effectively used to answer genealogical questions. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
Thu Jun 26
7:00-8:45 pm
National HIV Testing Day and Health Fair Stop by health information and screening booths from a variety of community organizations. Receive a free HIV test with Positive Connections at the fair or schedule one anytime. Learn more at www.pcneks.org. ■ Rotunda
Fri
Jun 27
11:00 am–2:00 pm
Make a Difference in Your Community Fair! Learn how you can be a community volunteer at the Managers Of Volunteer Engagement (MOVE) exhibition. Meet and mingle with members from more than 20 non-profit organizations in Shawnee County that need your help. For more information, call Deb Tucker, MOVE president, at 230-2333. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Sat Jun 28
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Behind the Scenes of Brown v. Board Topeka’s Frontline
Explore the local stories behind the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case of 1954. The decision to join the NAACP’s legal battle against segregation was not an easy one. Take a closer look at the issues with Brown v. Board Park Ranger Randy Standingwater. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Thu Jul 3
Trivia Night @ your library®
Enter as a team of 5-8 friends, coworkers or family members working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories. Prizes awarded to the top trivia teams! Doors open at 6 pm. The Millennium Café will be open ‘til 6:30 pm. Registration required, begins June 1. Call 580-4540. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Fri
Jul 18
Thu Jul 24
Thu Jul 10
Sat
Jul 12
Fri
Jul 26
7:00-8:00 pm
9:00 am–12:00 pm
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
May 15 Jun 19 Jul 17 Aug 7 Sep 18 Oct 16 Nov 20 Dec 18
Jun 6
5:30-8:30 pm
Art Roundtable
Topekan Charles “Bud” Holman and area artists talk about the state of art in Kansas. Learn about Holman’s art experience and career.
7:00-8:45 pm
■ Sabatini Gallery
Sat Jun 7
2:00-3:00 pm
Art & You [10-16 years]
Art classes offer hands-on art experiences including multi-level instruction and discussion of related artworks. Registration required. Call the number listed. uRice Community Center – 251-2976
10:00 am-1:00 pm (or until sold out)
Wed Jun 11
4:00-5:00 pm
Join this book club just for cookbook lovers. Each month we pick a theme (specific book, author, or cuisine), try a recipe, and bring the results to share and discuss. Registration required. Call the number listed. Wed Jun 18 Wed Jul 16
1:00-2:00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm
So Many Books, So Little Time
Discuss Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. After seeing the belongings of Japanese-Americans who were sent to internment camps sitting on the sidewalk in front of a Seattle hotel, Henry Lee recalls his own childhood in the 1940s. Registration required. Call 580-4540. ■ Menninger Room 206
Sun Jun 22
2:30-5:00 pm
Bean There, Read That
A group for young intellectuals in their 20s and 30s who like to talk lit. Talk about books you really want to read. Email Erin at eseeger@tscpl.org for June and July 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
Identities: Bunky Echo-Hawk
Classics Made Modern Book Discussion
■ Sabatini Gallery
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Ramp It Up! Skateboard Culture in Native America
So Many Books, So Little Time
4:00-5:00 pm
Relying on a mixture of pop culture appropriation and, at times, in-your-face stereotyping, Pawnee artist Bunky Echo-Hawk explores how Native peoples see themselves, how non-Native people perceive them, and how Native identity can be confusing for both the artist and the audience. Jun 16 - Aug 10
4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
Cooking by the Book
uCentral Park Community Center - 251-2965
Wed Jul 9
All meetings held on Thursdays in the Menninger Room. Check the daily schedule in the Rotunda on meeting days for any changes.
Learn how to balance your life with healthy eating, intellectual growth and exercise. Discover how the library supports your wellness journey. Registration begins at 8am. Partners include K-State Research and Extension and Wellness Information Network, LLC. Sat
The Printed Image 5 – it’s almost outta here! If you’ve seen it once, come in again. There’s something new to discover with each visit. We’re one of the ArtWalk shuttle stops. ■ Sabatini Gallery
1:30–3:00 pm
uGarfield Community Center – 251-2950
First Friday ArtWalk
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE
Makin’ Moves Wellness Conference
■ Marvin Auditorium
through Jun 15
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. Come early for the best book bargains.
Low Water/Drought Tolerant Plants
■ Shawnee County Extension Office, 1740 SW Western
■ Sabatini Gallery
Bag Day Book Sale
■ Marvin Auditorium
Mon Jun 9
Regional high school students collaborated to curate an exhibit from the gallery’s permanent collection inspired by the psychology behind perspective. The artwork focuses on how people’s perspectives are formed.
3:00–5:30 pm
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins is a British novel serialized in 1868. This story about a stolen diamond is considered the first detective novel in the English language. The theme of attitudes toward and treatment of servants is also touched on. Read the free ebook. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Curate This!
View Stories from Stats, by national spokesperson Jean Wilcox Hibben, followed by tips for gathering and preserving your family stories. Attendees are encouraged to bring examples of stories from their own research to share. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
Classics Made Modern Book Discussion
through Jun 8
Topeka Genealogical Society
7:00-8:00 pm
Dry conditions make green thumbs sad, but they don’t have to. Master Gardeners explain how to choose appropriate plants and use other techniques to maintain a beautiful garden in low-water or drought conditions.
Jul 19
The Printed Image 5
■ Sabatini Gallery
6:30–9:00 pm
Enter as a team of 5-8 friends, coworkers or family 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 June 1. Call 580-4540. Sat
BOOKS
See the newest, most challenging and exciting works in American contemporary printmaking. Artists from all over the country have earned entry into this competition, now in its 5th year. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Trivia Afternoon @ your library®
■ Marvin Auditorium
ART
Roll to the library for this traveling exhibit organized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. See 20 skateboard decks designed by Native artists and photos and videos of Native skaters. Skateboarding has inspired and influenced American Indian and Native Hawaiian communities since the ‘60s. Find out more when you explore this exhibit. ■ Sabatini Gallery
Jun 24 Jul 22
7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling (1894) collects fables which use animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons, including tales of an abandoned “man cub” Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. Each story is preceded and succeeded by a piece of verse. Read the free ebook. Mon Jul 14
1:30–3:00 pm
Discuss Reservation Blues by Sherman Alexie. The appearance of a legendary blues guitarist on an Indian reservation leads to the formation of all-Indian Catholic rock band. Registration required, call 580-4540. ■ Menninger Room 206
Sun Jul 27
2:30-5:00 pm
Jun 28 – Aug 24
12
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BEYOND THE BASICS
BUSINESS How to Start a Business
Learn what it takes to start your own business. Topics include business legal structure, writing a business plan, knowing your competition and what to expect from being your own boss. Presented by the Washburn Small Business Development Center. ■ Anton Room 202
Wed Jun 4 Wed Jul 2
6:00-8:00 pm 6:00-8:00 pm
COMPUTER CLASSES Registration required for all classes. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org. All training room computers have Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2013. ■ All classes in the library’s Computer Training Center, meeting room or the respective community center as noted.
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. To register, call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.
Taming Your Mouse
Learn the proper way to hold and move the mouse. Learn about check boxes, radio buttons and scroll bars. If you can’t make one of these sessions, register for a Computer & Gadget Help session to get started. Wed Jun 11 Wed Jul 9
1:00-2:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
Windows 8 for Beginners
Learn about tiles, the charms bar and other new features in Windows 8. Use Windows accessories including the calculator and WordPad. Thu Tue Thu Fri
Jun 12 Jun 24 Jul 10 Jul 25
1:00-2:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm 9:30-11:00 am
Internet Introduction
Learn basic internet functions and visit a variety of sites for information and entertainment. Fri Jun 13 Thu Jun 26 Fri Jul 11
1:00-2:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
Google It
Learn to use this most-visited site on the web. Search for information and images on the Internet. See your house with Google Maps and learn about even more Google apps and features. Thu Jun 19 Tue Jul 8
1:00-2:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm
Goodreads Summer Class
Registration required for all classes. Take the following classes when you feel ready for more challenging projects. These are presented at a faster pace than the beginning classes. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.
Goodreads.com is a simple, social way to organize your reading life. Open an account, add your favorite books, list what you are reading and what you want to read, follow friends or your favorite authors and get book recommendations. Be sure to bring your email address and password. If you already have a Goodreads.com account, please bring your password.
Word I: Introduction to Word Processing
Get started with the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn to use fonts, spell check and some basic editing techniques. Thu Jun 5 Mon Jun 23 Tue Jul 15
Mon Tue Mon Fri
1:00-2:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm
Word II: Intermediate Word Processing
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 7:00-8:30 pm
Mon Jun 2 Thu Jun 12 Tue Jul 22
Word Graphics
Learn how to draw, combine and fill shapes with color, texture or pattern. Use WordArt, watermarks and text boxes to create a page layout. Thu Jul 24
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. Call the number listed.
7:00-8:30 pm
Beginners create a dynamic presentation from start to finish. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations. Jun 10 Jul 18
Thu Jun 5 7:00-8:30 pm Mon Jul 28 1:00-2:30 pm u Oakland Community Center – 251-2953 Wed Jun 25 1:00-2:00 pm u Rice Community Center – 251-2976 Wed Jul 23 4:00-5:00 pm
7:00-8:30 pm 9:30-11:00 am
Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets
Learn about cells, columns, rows, AutoSum, simple formulas and page setup features. Call the number listed.
■ Anton Room 202
Wed Jun 18 Wed Jul 16
Tue Jun 3 Thu Jul 10 Thu Jul 31
Familiarity with basic Excel is required for this class. Learn to create field names, sort lists and link worksheets. Learn to create lists than can be used in our Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels class.
A dedicated time to focus on your technology questions. Please provide a description of the help you need when you register. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org. Bring your laptop, tablet or other device. Practice new computer skills or learn to use the library catalog while trainers are available to assist. Tue Jun 3 3:30-5:00 pm Tue Jun 10 3:30-5:00 pm Tue Jun 17 3:30-5:00 pm Tue Jun 24 3:30-5:00 pm Sat Jun 28 9:30-11:00 am Tue Jul 1 3:30-5:00 pm Tue Jul 8 3:30-5:00 pm Tue Jul 15 3:30-5:00 pm Tue Jul 22 3:30-5:00 pm Tue Jul 29 3:30-5:00 pm
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7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
SHAWNEE NORTH 300 NE 43RD ST. 785-286-0676
eContent and Catalog @ your library®
Sign up for electronic magazine subscriptions with Zinio, and ebooks with OverDrive – plus, streaming video with Hoopla and language instruction with Mango. Learn to check your account and browse the library’s online catalog. Use these in the library or access them from your home computer or device with your library card.
9:30-11:00 am 1:00-2:30 am
Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels
Create mailing labels, envelopes, personalized letters and directories by combining a Word document and a data table created in Microsoft Excel.
Fri Jun 6 Thu Jun 19 Tue Jul 1
9:30-11:00 am 1:00-2:30 pm
GARFIELD 1600 NE QUINCY ST. 785-251-2950 HILLCREST 1800 SE 21ST ST. 785-251-2956
9:30-11:00 am 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm
RICE 423 SE NORWOOD ST. 785-251-2976
Email for Beginners
Learn to login to an account and to open, delete, reply to, and forward email messages. Mon Jun 16 Mon Jul 14
1:00-2:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
Computer & Gadget Help
Learn about Pinterest, a simple, online way to organize images, projects, ideas and favorites. Open an account, create boards and begin pinning! Learn to find pins in particular categories or follow other pinners. Be sure to bring your email address & password. If you already have a Pinterest account, make sure to bring your password.
Excel: Lists
Fri Jun 27 Mon Jul 21
Bring your iPad and your library card. Staff and participants share tips and tricks, iPad features and favorite apps, including our suite of digital offerings.
Pinterest for Beginners
Fri Jun 13 9:30-11:00 am Thu Jul 17 1:00-2:30 pm u Crestview Community Center - 251-2960 Wed Jun 4 1:00-2:00 am u Hillcrest Community Center - 251-2956 Wed Jul 2 1:00-2:00 pm
Fri Jun 20 Thu Jul 24
1:00-2:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm
Facebook for Beginners
PowerPoint
Tue Fri
1:00-2:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm 9:30-11:00 am
Editing Digital Photos
Use Microsoft Word to edit text, insert clipart, photos or Word art into your document, form a header or footer and create a Word table to organize information. Thu Jun 26 Thu Jul 17
Jun 9 Jun 17 Jun 30 Jul 11
iPad Workshop
VELMA PARIS 6715 SW WESTVIEW RD. 785-862-1630
1:00-2:30 pm 1:00-2:30 pm
JUNE
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 8 15 22 29
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2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24
Library Closed
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
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JULY
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
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JUNE-JULY 2014
Readapalooza
KIDS 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 that volunteer at the library with their owners. ■ The Story Zone
Sun Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 2:00-2:30 pm Sun Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 2:00-2:30 pm
Young & Little Women Book Club [grades 2-5]
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. Sponsored by Women Empowerment. www.womenempowermentks.org/YLW.html ■ Lingo Story Room
Sun Jun 1 Sun Jul 6
4:00-4:30 pm 4:00-4:30 pm
Creativity is in you screaming to get out. Grab a pencil and let it spill into words and pictures. Register on May 19 beginning at 9 AM for this 9-week program for aspiring authors and illustrators. Call 580-4565. Participate for at least 7 weeks and take home your final copy in book form. ■ Homework Center 121D
Mon Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00-11:00 am 1:00-2:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm Wed Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 1:00-2:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm Mon Jul 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00-11:00 am 1:00-2:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm Wed Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 1:00-2:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm
Tot Time [24-36 months]
9:30-10:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 6:30-7:00 pm
Stories & Crafts [3–5 years]
Stories, songs and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop school skills. Each session counts for 30 minutes toward your Summerfest reading goal. A different craft activity each week. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Tue Thu Tue Thu
Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 10:00-11:00 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00-11:00 am Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00-11:00 am Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:00-11:00 am
tWiin xGaming Afternoon [8-12 years]
Come hang out and play awesome games on the Wii or Xbox in our tween space. 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
Tue Tue
Math and Science Exploration [5-10 years]
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
Sat Sat
Tue Thu Tue Thu
Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 10:00-11:00 am Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 10:00-11:00 am Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00-11:00 am Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:00-11:00 am
Sal Cruz and the Cruzline: they’re loud, fun and energetic! Summer drumline kids entertain you with a variety of thunderous percussion instruments: quads, snare and bass drums. Families with kids that can take the noise and excitement will love this local talent.
■ Marvin Auditorium
Wed Jun 11
Shake off your sleepiness with some fun songs and crazy dancing with Kyler. Occasional surprises and guests! Grab some breakfast in the Millennium Café before showtime.
Pajama Storytime [3–5 years]
■ Story Zone
Wear your PJs out on the town! Bring along a fuzzy friend and your blanket. Stories, songs and finger plays. Plus, craft time. Registration required. Call the number listed.
Sat Sat
Mon Jun 9 Mon Jul 14
6:30-7:00 pm 6:30-7:00 pm
uShawnee North Community Center -280-0676
6:30-7:00 pm
■ Lingo Story Room
Baby Bookworms [0-18 months]
Sat
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through songs, stories and bounces.
■ Marvin Auditorium
Wed Jun 18
Bring the whole family, daycare or preschool for some guitar pickin’ music, dancing, whimsical books and great big smiles with Kyler! ■ Story Zone
Fri Jun 20 Fri Jul 18
4:00-4:45 pm 4:00-4:45 pm
Stories & Art
School Readiness [3–5 years]
■ Lingo Story Room
Sat Sat
uGarfield Community Center – 251-2950
6:30-7:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm
Jun 3, 10, 17, 24 3:00-4:00 pm Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 3:00-4:00 pm
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
[3-8 years]
Jun 21 Jul 19
10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:30 am
Blockbuster Wednesday [all ages]
Poppin’ Penelope, one of the most talented balloon artists in the country, brings a wildly entertaining, comedy and magic show. Penelope’s unique sense of humor, unparalleled twisting speed, and encyclopedic balloon knowledge will have families with elementaryage kids wowed. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Wed Jun 25
14
9:30-10:30 am 11:00 am-12:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm
Blockbuster Wednesday [all ages]
Play, dance, and sing with Dino O’Dell (aka Kevin Dolan). Enjoy some of his best hits including Itty Bitty Monster, The Peanut Butter Pond, The Pizza Polka and Worms - They Really Hit the Spot. Families with preschoolers and young, elementary-age kids will love Dino. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Wed Jul 2
9:30-10:30 am 11:00 am-12:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm
Blockbuster Wednesday
[all ages]
The Flying Debris Show with Richard Holmgren is a great blend of comedy, amazing juggling, zany stunts and lots of audience participation. It’s just flippin’ funny! Great for all ages! Kids, adults, seniors and everyone in between. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Wed Jul 9
9:30-10:30 am 11:00 am-12:00 pm 6:30-7:30 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, June 25. Call 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room
Wed Jul 9, 16, 23, 30
9:30-10:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 6:30-7:00 pm
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. Register with the secret password GUYS READ; call 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room
Sat Jul 12
2:00-3:00 pm
Blockbuster Wednesday [all ages]
Kid rocker Jim Cosgrove (aka Mr. Stinky Feet) is back with his high-energy, interactive program loaded with laughter, singing and dancing for families with elementary-aged children. Join the act as Mr. Stinky Feet performs his original songs and shares his box of instruments from all over the world. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Wed Jul 16
uOakland Community Center - 251-2953
Thu Jul 24
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 grownup, a curious kid, “okay to get messy” shirts and smiles.
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. Jun 5
9:30-10:30 am 11:00 am-12:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm
Musical Storytime for Everybody [all ages]
Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close as Rachael Rost, education specialist, helps you separate fact from fiction.
Thu
2:00-3:00 pm
Enjoy Dennis Rogers’ award-winning Hoop-dance. The Native American Navajo educator plays native flute, sings hand drum songs and performs traditional and interpretive dances in Native sign language.
Zoo Animals Live! [all ages]
Thu Jun 5 Thu Jul 3
Jun 14
Blockbuster Wednesday [all ages]
Thu Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 9:30-10:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 1:00-1:30 pm 5:30-6:00 pm Thu Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 9:30-10:00 am 10:30-11:00 am 1:00-1:30 pm 5:30-6:00 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:30 am
Bring your favorite dad, stepdad, grandpa, cool uncle or best older brother so we can share some Guys Read awesomeness. Stories, snacks and activities the way only the Mustache Killers can do them. First timers welcome – don’t you want to come just to find out what a Mustache Killer is?
■ Lingo Story Room – 580-4565
Mon Jul 21
Jun 14, 28 Jul 12, 26
Guys Read: Father’s Day Edition! [8-12 years]
uHillcrest Community Center - 251-2956
6:30-7:00 pm
9:30-10:30 am 11:00 am-12:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm
Sing, Dance & Read [2-5 years]
9:30-10:30 am 11:00 am-12:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm
Wed Jun 4
10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:30 am
Lend A Hand Family – Music & Magic Live. Their healthy hip hop-style gets you groovin’ while their magic makes you think the impossible is possible. All ages can expect an upbeat, fun, interactive, mentally stimulating experience.
Blockbuster Wednesday [all ages]
Wed Jun 4
Jun 7 Jul 5
Blockbuster Wednesday [all ages]
■ Lingo Story Room
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 Tuesday, May 20. Call 580-4565. Tue Jun 3, 10, 17, 24, Jul 1, 8
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
■ Marvin Auditorium
Write-a-palooza [8-12 years]
■ Lingo Story Room
[6–12 years]
Grab some carpet and discover books you’ll dig – downto-the-meat nail biters, snort-when-you-laugh funny, stay-up-all-night-to-finish good. And best of all, no book report. Each time you come, score 30 minutes toward your Summerfest reading goal.
9:30-10:30 am 11:00 am-12:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm
JUNE-JULY 2014
Blockbuster Wednesday [all ages]
International yo-yo champion Brent Dellinger does freestyle routines and demonstrates beginning yo-yo tricks for children age 3 and up. Don’t miss his finale! ■ Marvin Auditorium
Wed Jul 23
9:30-10:30 am 11:00 am-12:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm
Blockbuster Wednesday [all ages]
Wings of Love and Yvonne Patterson’s talented feather friends entertain and educate with this bird program. Meet a naughty toucan and watch parrots play sports. A lory dances and drives a fire truck. Be amazed by Patterson’s graceful owls. Families with elementary-aged children will love this show. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Wed Jul 30
9:30-10:30 am 11:00 am-12:00 pm 6:30-7:30 pm
MOVIES Friday Flicks [all ages]
It’s showtime for the whole family every Friday during June and July from 2:00-4:00 pm. Closed captioning will be provided. Movie listings are subject to change. All films shown in The Edge teen room, except June 6, which will be in Marvin Auditorium 101C. ■ The Edge
Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri Fri
Jun 6 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jul 11 Jul 18 Jul 25 Aug 1
Frozen The Croods The Lorax The Nightmare Before Christmas Despicable Me 2 Dolphin Tale Monsters University The LEGO Movie
International Film: Beyond Silence
A young girl with normal hearing struggles to break free from the dependency of her deaf parents. © Miramax | German | 1996 | Rated PG-13 | 107 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Tue Jun 3
6:30-8:45 pm
Wes Anderson Filmmaker: Rushmore
Max Fischer, a gifted and eccentric teenager, is Rushmore Academy’s most extracurricular and least scholarly student. He finds himself in competition with a wealthy older man for a favorite teacher’s affections. 93 min | Rated R | 1998 ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
Jun 6
6:30-8:45 pm
Classic Film: On the Town
Three sailors on a day of shore leave in New York City look for fun and romance before their 24 hours are up. 1949 | color | 98 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
Jun 13
2:00-5:00 pm
Wes Anderson Filmmaker Royal Tenenbaums
Science Gone Crazy [11-18 years]
Three siblings each found genius and success at a young age, but soon after their father, Royal, left the family. Disappointment and failure soon follows, but then their father returns in hopes of reconciliation in a dysfunctional family reunion. 108 min | Rated R | 2002 ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
Jun 13
Experiment with odd mixtures to create writhing, eruptive concoctions. Maybe we’ll stumble upon a new energy source and win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Mon Jun 2
6:30-8:45 pm
Wes Anderson Filmmaker: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Based on the Roald Dahl children’s novel about Mr. Fox and his community, this animated film is about a fox who steals food each night from three mean and wealthy farmers. The farmers are fed up with Mr. Fox’s theft and try to kill him, destroying his tree and digging their way into his home. 86 min | Rated PG | 2009 ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
Jun 20
Ramp It Up! Film and Discussion [11-18 years]
TEENS
2:00-3:00 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm
Henna for You [11-18 years]
Try Henna, the mystical ancient Indian art of decorating the hands and arms in beautiful, temporary designs. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Mon Jun 9
2:00-3:00 pm
Teen Writing Group [12-18 years]
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Cool Candles [11-18 years]
Jun 27
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 Jun 9, 30 Mon Jul 14, 28
6:30-8:45 pm
Spend the evening listening to 13 great Latin jazz artists at this screening of a documentary that captured the heart and soul of an entire culture. Miramax | Spain | 2000 | Rated G | 105 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Tue
Jul 1
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Mon Jun 16
Choose a topping, then fold, twist and shape pretzel dough into a tasty, baked snack.
6:30-8:45 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Mon Jun 23
When a poor Midwest family is forced off their land, they head to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression. 1940 | b&w | 129 minutes Fri
Jul 11
2:00-3:00 pm
Wacky Pretzels [11-18 years]
Classic Film: The Grapes of Wrath
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm
Use your imagination to design a colorful, layered candle. Keep it for yourself or give it as a gift to someone special.
International Film: Calle 54
2:00-3:00 pm
Open Mic Night [11-18 years]
You are natural performer and we want you to show off. So take the stage and strut your stuff! You can sing, dance, read poetry or tell jokes. Grab some fame at our monthly talent show.
2:00-5:00 pm
■ The Edge
MUSIC
Wed Jun 25 Wed Jul 30
Blues Pianist Shinetop, Jr.
Chess Club [11-18 years]
■ Marvin Auditorium
■ David J’s
Thu Jun 26 Thu Jul 24
3:00-4:00 pm
Young Pianists
Marvel at the expertise of these piano prodigies from around the world. This classical performance is brought to you by the gifted students attending the 2014 International Institute for Young Musicians at the University of Kansas. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Thu Jul 17
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Celebrate your favorite electrifying, terrifying books like Frankenstein and The City of Ember with crafts, trivia and other high-voltage activities. Mon Jul 7
2:00-3:00 pm
Everything Anime [11-18 years]
Dress up as your favorite anime character and enjoy crafts, trivia and other fun stuff in this multimedia event. ■ The Edge
Mon Jul 14
2:00-3:00 pm
Slow Ya Roll Summer Concert [11-18 years]
Step out of the summer heat and clap to the catchy grooves, sweet harmonies and upbeat lyrics of Slow Ya Roll, the acclaimed electro/acoustic band. ■ The Edge
Mon Jul 21
2:00-3:00 pm
Skateboard Logo & Sticker Design [11-18 years]
This design class brings all of the community’s young skaters together to brainstorm a design that best represents both a love of skateboarding and the library. Together, we brainstorm and create a design, then send it on to be printed on stickers you can put on your board. Participants will be contacted when the stickers are ready. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Tue
Jul 22
2:00-4:00 pm
Chef Competition: Pasta Cook-off [11-18 years] Show off your culinary talents by creating a flavorful masterpiece in this fast-paced cooking contest. We’ll supply the equipment, cooked pasta and other ingredients, or you can bring your own. Will you be crowned a Top Chef? ■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Mon Jul 28
2:00-3:00 pm
4:00-5:30 pm 4:00-5:30 pm
Have fun and learn the strategy of chess or sharpen your chess skills against new competitors. If you haven’t played before, we’ll teach you and give you tips on how to win.
Michael “Shinetop, Jr.” Sedovic is a Kansas City blues and jazz pianist. He plays and sings the blues with passion and flair. Don’t miss this swinging afternoon with one of KC’s finest artists. Part of Music for a Sunday Afternoon series. Sun Jun 8
2:00-4:00 pm
■ The Edge
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of ‘65, this film tells the story of two 12-yearolds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to find them, a violent storm is brewing off shore and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than one. 94 min | Rated PG-13 | 2012 Fri
Mon Jun 30
Shockingly Good Books [11-18 years]
Mon Jun 2, 16 Mon Jul 7, 21
Wes Anderson Filmmaker Moonrise Kingdom
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Double Dueling Yugioh & Magic the Gathering [11-18 years]
Bring your cards and prepare for fierce competition with other Yugioh and Magic players.
6:30-8:45 pm
This film includes the history of skateboarding, Native skaters performing tricks, and an interview with Bunky Echo-Hawk, artist, performer and activist. Plus, Dennis Rogers, a former Native skateboarder, and medical professionals discussing safe skating.
3:30-4:30 pm 3:30-4:30 pm
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