OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2013 | Your place. Stories you want, information you need, connections you seek . all you need is your library card
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PETE THE CAT COMING TO THE LIBRARY
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ric Litwin, the award-winning musician, teacher and author of the popular Pete the Cat series performs on Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 pm, in Marin Auditorium. Litwin describes himself as “a guitar strumming, book writing, harmonica blowing, song singing, folksy, and fun type of guy.” The kids call him “Mr. Eric,” a holdover from his days as an Atlanta, Ga. school teacher who used simple, musical and interactive stories with positive messages to teach kids to read. Back in 2008, with the help of a cat name “Pete,” Litwin became a # 1 New York Times best-selling author, with more than a million copies sold of the first four Pete the Cat picture books: I Love My White Shoes, Rocking in My School Shoes, Four Groovy Buttons
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and Pete the Cat Saves Christmas. He is now working on new characters that incorporate interaction, music and positive messages. Litwin is also a nationally respected keynote speaker on interactive literacy and music. He is the co-creator of The Learning Groove, which offers parent and child music classes and preschool music curriculum. So bring the family to the library and get ready to sing, dance, laugh and fall in love with books. “It’s all good.”
"The moral of Pete's story is: No matter what you step in, keep walking along and singing your song. Because it's all good." Eric Litwin, Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
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our library card is your entertainment passport to digital movies and TV shows that you can enjoy wherever you go. Fill up your iPad, Kindle Fire, tablet, laptop or other device with free entertainment that will captivate you or your kids for hours. Login often as new titles are added weekly. Go to tscpl.org/hoopla to try this service. Pick from hundreds of titles, like Anthony Bourdain, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Dark Shadows, Caillou, Ken Burns documentaries and fitness videos that are hard to find on similar services like Hulu and Netflix. Using our service, you’ll pay no subscription costs. Items return themselves – after 3 days for movies, 7 days for music and 3 weeks for TV shows and audiobooks – so you’ll never incur late fees. You can also download music and audiobooks, including artists like Kanye West and authors like Suzanne Collins. This new service is called Hoopla, but with all it has to offer, you may be calling it your new best friend. continued on page 5 see HOOPLA
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LOOKING FOR THAT NEXT GREAT READ? TRY NOVELIST
Find your next favorite book or author using Novelist Plus, a professional reader’s advisory tool available to you at tscpl.org! After finishing The Twelve by Justin Cronin, a great book by the way, I wanted to keep the thrills going by finding something similar to read next. So, I turned to Novelist Plus.
SHE’S A HARD CORE Y DETECTIVE IN LOYALT that Fina Ludlow is a hard-hitting PI can both give and take a punch. The Ludlows are rich trial lawyers who have made their money, both g famously and infamously, and alon who s mie ene e the way have mad would love to watch them fall.
When Fina’s sister-in-law disappears, no one is worried since it’s assumed her disappearance is part of an ongoing family drama. Fina’s investigation doesn’t turn up anything, and she is attacked and threatened. That’s when she realizes that something is very wrong.
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.
In Loyalty by Ingrid Thoft, Fina is caught between finding the truth and protecting her family. This thriller-mystery is a fast-paced hard that PI a with el nov e boiled detectiv is hard to ignore or forget. – Christina Callison
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Librarians have used it for years, but anyone is welcome to use this resource, which features thousands of reading recommendations by experts. Using Novelist Plus is easy. Simply search for a book or author, and Novelist Plus provides a list of similar authors or titles and other suggested readings. It is also great at recommending new series or figuring out what books comes next in a series. Novelist Plus is not just for adults. You will also find recommendations for children, tween and teen books! To use Novelist Plus, go to tscpl.org and click on Research. If you are not at the library, you will be asked for your library card number and your PIN. Go ahead. Give it a try; I know you will be hooked. –Jeff Tate
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BIRDHOUSE TAKES FLIGHT Library books inspire birdie condo
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ibrarians often connect people to resources they need in their lives, but rarely do people roll in a 35-pound, three-story birdhouse to show us how the library helped. So, we just had to share.
When Cary Rowlett suddenly found himself out of work, he decided to use his newfound time and existing skillset to build a bird habitat in his backyard. “After a summer of solid overtime, working Saturdays and some Sundays too, maintaining my daily chores and having no ‘fun time,’ I was laid off and used this project as a ‘vacation,’” he said. The birdhouse project, which started as a consultation with a librarian, took about two months. “I let go of all my worries and my concerns and just did something I wanted to do, and I learned a few things,” he said. “It did go as planned, but my plans were a bit overkill.” Inspired by books he checked out, he drew up birdhouse blueprints to strict standards. The library books helped him find the dimensions of individual boxes, what diameter to make the holes and where to put the holes in relation to the bottom of the house. The result was the creation of a birdie condo, with 15 individual birdhouses built into one box. His experience in the construction business helped when it came to putting it all together. Rowlett’s been coming to the library for years and remembers his most recent visit fondly. “The librarian who took me over to the birdhouse books was very nice,” he said, adding it was her friendly assistance that prompted him to return with his completed birdhouse. Books Rowlett used to build his birdhouse: Architectural Birdhouses: 15 Famous Buildings to Make for Your Feathered Friends 690.8927 STE The Best Birdhouses in Your Backyard 690.89 BER From Bauhaus to Birdhouse 690.8927 GAR
Connecting to Our Past
Topeka Constitutional Convention Wed | Oct 23 | 6pm TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Día de los Muertos Topeka
R. Crosby Kemper III, descendant of the youngest signer of the 1855 Topeka Constitution, shares an exciting announcement relating to Topeka, Kansas and American history. While here visit the Geneology Center in the Topeka Room, 2nd floor.
MASK MAKING WORKSHOP
Pay homage to loved ones lost during this Day of the Dead event. Rosina Ramirez, Arizona jewelry artist, provides direction on decorating your mask. Limit 20. Call to register, 580-4540.
Sun | Oct 27 | 12pm
See page 12 for more details.
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grandmother bought a toy doctor’s set to continue the fun at home and spark an interest in medicine.
dog named Dog!? Yes, it’s as silly as it sounds. Prepare for a morning full of silliness, colors and number fun as 2 to 5 year olds and their parents enjoy Dog’s Colorful Day by Emma Dodd and other doggone good stories.
The library partners with Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas each year to bring learning and fun to the younger sect through this storytime on steroids.
Kids and their parents or home childcare providers will converge on Marvin Auditorium Nov. 19 and 20 as we honor Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week. The week (Nov. 17–23) highlights the importance of reading to children to prepare them for school. “We want you and your family to read together often, not just this week but every week,” said Kathy Ellison, Youth Services specialist.
“When children have fun with books that is a huge motivator for them to want to learn to read themselves and will lead them to practice that habit when they are older,” said Eleanor Strecker, of Child Care Aware.
After children enjoy 30 minutes of interactive storytime, led by the magnificent storytelling duo Kathy and Eleanor, they’ll roam the different activity stations to learn, play, socialize and snack. Kids can spend as much or little time at each station as they like.
Each family or group will take home a copy of the book, Dogs Colorful Day, and an activity packet with oodles of ideas for raising a reader.
One year a child had so much fun playing with the animal hospital dramatic play at the event that her
STOP IN FOR HOLIDAY MEAL IDEAS! The only sound coming from your family’s mouths will be “mmmm, mmmm, mmmm” when you make a mouthwatering dish from one of these cookbooks.
An American Family Cooks: From a Thanksgiving Everyone Can Master to a Chocolate Cake You Will Never Forget by Judith Choate
Choosing Sides: From Holidays to Every Day. 130 Delicious Recipes to Make the Meal by Tara Desmond
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Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America’s Favorite Holiday with America’s Thanksgiving Expert by Rick Rodgers
Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well by Sam Sifton
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The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays: 140 Step-by-Step Recipes for Simple, Scrumptious Celebrations by Ree Drummond
Vegan Holiday Kitchen: More than 200 Delicious, Festive Recipes for Special Occasions by Nava Atlas
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his October marks the beginning of a suite of fabulous library programs coming to a community center near you.
The rest of the community centers saw upgrades to computers last May. Computer users logged almost 4,000 hours in the first three months. “We continue to see new users coming into the centers specifically to use the new computers,” said Randy Luebbe, Parks and Recreation. Look for the new community center programs starting on page 10 of this publication.
“We’ll be spreading it around,” said Thad Hartman, Community Services manager. “Eight library classes for teens and adults will rotate through the centers, so once a month that center’s customers will have a new library program to attend
3 Thanksgiving Tips from the Cooking Neighborhood
HOOPLA continued from page 1 Hoopla users will enjoy a smoother experience with the streaming video portion of this service if they are on a high-speed internet connection. Alternatively, content can be downloaded to your tablet or smartphone, space permitting, for viewing later. It may be parents’ secret weapon for keeping kids entertained during a long car ride or a visit to grandma’s house.
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Create lists. This will help you keep your sanity. Gather recipes; create grocery lists, timelines for recipes, and cleaning. Keep it simple and find one to print and keep on hand, such as this one from Real Simple: www.realsimple.com/static/ pdfs/ThanksgivingChart.pdf
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and enjoy.” Those who loved the previous month’s program and want to relive it can either come to the library or find it at another center, he added. Velma K. Paris Community Center will bus folks who register for library programs at that center to the library temporarily until the center receives new computers in 2014. Shawnee North will also receive computers at that time.
We’ll be assisting teens and young adults with defining a career path in How to Score the Perfect Job. Our kids librarians will lead fun and informative pre-K programs, School Readiness and Pajama Storytime, geared toward teaching 4 to 5 year olds how to read. Expect more programs focused on genealogy, cooking and the arts starting in December.
orrow Cookbooks. Your library has hundreds of cookbooks gathered in one convenient place, called our Cooking Neighborhood. It is a great place to gather recipes and menus for the big day. You can find great recipes in nonholiday cookbooks, too!
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“The library already offers downloadable audiobooks, music and magazines, and now we’ll be able to offer movies and TV shows digitally,” said Scarlett FisherHerreman, Technical Services supervisor. “Hoopla was selected because of the quality of its product. We welcome hearing from our customers who have been requesting more digital content.” Discover all the digital content we can offer you; log onto tscpl.org/ecollections. If you need help, ask a librarian to connect you with the content you need.
Prep ahead. Find recipes you can spread out over time, as well as foods you can make at the same time. Baking pie, cutting vegetables, setting the table, freezing cookies and desserts, and prepping beverages ahead of time are small steps that can be done anywhere from a day to a week ahead of time. Clean as you go by soaking dishes before you eat dinner – it will cut your cleanup time in half!
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Order your pies for Thanksgiving!
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f you are researching your family history, you need to look up – up to the second floor of the library. A journey to the second floor will reveal the historically decorated Topeka Room, a new tech Genealogy Center, and librarians who specialize in providing the resources necessary to explore your family tree.
Librarians Donna Rae Pearson, Shari Schawo, Brea Black, and Charity Rouse are specialists in local history and are available to assist both amateur and professional genealogists with both the print and online tools available at the library without costly subscription fees.
FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH STARTS in the Topeka Room
One of the basic research resources for genealogists is the obituary. Obituary records can often provide you with basic information about a person’s birth, death, marriage, children, and burial. “Our Obituary Index is one of the most valued research tools,” Schawo said. “Our index helps hundreds of people every year in the search for their ancestors and loved ones. We receive requests locally from Topekans and from people around the world. We recently received a request from Denmark.” The Topeka Room has more than 170,000 obituaries indexed from Topeka newspapers from 1906 to present and is available 24/7 online. You may request a copy of the obituary be sent to you. There is a fee ($5-$25) if you don’t live in Kansas. Multiple genealogy research tools like Fold 3, Heritage Quest and Genealogy Connect are available online from our database files at tscpl.org. Genealogists who visit the library can attend free beginning genealogy classes and use Ancestry Library Edition for free. You will also discover numerous print resources including local high school yearbooks and city directories. “The library is your place,” Schawo said. “We want to be the best, first and most accessible choice for you to do your genealogy and local history research.”
ENERGY SAVINGS WORKSHOP
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free workshop to learn how to save money on home energy costs awaits you at the library Oct. 16. From light bulbs to deep freezers, newer construction to century-old homes, homeowners learn tips from the pros for creating comfort in your home and in your budget. Learn just how easy it is to reduce your energy bill with simple and practical improvements, like installing weather stripping.
“It does not take a large investment of money to make noticeable changes in your energy use. Changes in behavior and small investments can make a difference. We’ll show you how,” said Tammie Rhea, Westar Energy. For more information on the workshop, see page 11. Rack up the savings! Check out books, magazines and DVDs on home repairs and improvements instead of (or before) buying them. Take a tour of our Home Neighborhood. You’ll find home repair books in one convenient place. Need a guide? Ask a librarian.
Jim McHenry, past attendee, says... "The workshop is something you ought to consider, particularly if you're in the market for a new furnace or AC."
at the Kansas Historical Society 6425 SW 6th Ave
Find clues to tracing your family tree at five sessions led by genealogy experts: Lisa Arnold, Ancestry.com Jan Wilkes, FamilySearch.com and Beth Foulk, GeneaologyDecoded.com.
See page 11 for more details. TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
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HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE 101
LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS
Color the Patterns
Lines, shapes, and colors are all around us. Together they create an endless array of pattern and texture. Teaching children to observe these fine details helps them better understand their world.
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ibrarians are gearing up to help residents learn more about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health Insurance Marketplace so they can choose the best insurance plan to fit their needs and budget.
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Lissa Staley, Health Information specialist, said trained librarians will assist individuals with the Marketplace, which simplifies the search for health coverage by gathering all options in one place and allowing people to compare plans and explore free or low-cost programs for which they may qualify.
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The library will offer technology assistance to those applying online and provide fliers and other informational materials about ACA and the Marketplace in an alcove in its Magazine Reading Room. “But individuals must make their own decisions about what plan to sign up for,” Staley said. “We will refer them to where they can find information on what the plans are so they can make the best decision for themselves.” The law goes into effect Jan. 1, and enrollment in health insurance through the Marketplace will run from Oct. 1 through March 31. The library is offering several public meetings and programs about the new health care law and the Marketplace. See schedule on page 10. Staley said the library typically allows a person to spend two hours per day on its computers. Those filling out Marketplace applications will be allowed an extra two hours per day.
Put on your boogie shoes and help fill the library’s shelves with books. Your gift of $35-$500 ensures that you have more to choose from. Being a member is something you’ll be proud of – providing more bestsellers, more books for your children, and more ebooks to enjoy. To join the Buy a Book Club, contact The Library Foundation. The party line is open at 785-580-4498 or donate online at foundation.tscpl.org. TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
In early July, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an initiative to get librarians ready to help people in every state learn about the new Marketplace. In addition to providing public libraries with information about the health care law, the effort also connects librarians with CMS navigators and certified application counselors to whom they will refer difficult or complicated questions/customers. 7
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major revitalization of the Kids Library enters an exciting chapter in October. You could read about the changes here, but wouldn’t it be more fun for the family to come in and see for yourself? Yeah, we thought so.
As you and your children approach the Kids Library, you’ll be greeted by a grand oak tree, complete with a digital schedule of activities for kids that day. Expect the kids to be “wowed” by the biggest version of Charlotte’s Web they’ve ever seen. Attractions like a Tyrannosaurus Rex, solar system, and octopuswrapped aquarium ensure family visits spark a desire in your kids, and many others, to come back over and over again. The library has 35,000 registered cardholders age birth to 17 years. “A lot of our community’s kids may never go to a planetarium or never get to see a lighthouse in person, but they are learning about it. And at the library, they can actually see one,” said Marie Pyko, Public Services director. “There’s so much more learning that happens when kids get to interact with something. These installations will guide children as they go from learning to read to reading to learn.” As you look around the Kids Library you see a landscape that goes way beyond books on the shelves. Memories children make in the new Kids Library will be more vivid as 3D “learnscapes” move in. For example, the 3D school bus pulling up to the schoolhouse teaches children to be ready for school. As you walk through easier-to-browse shelving looking for that next great book, your kids will be surprised at new activities waiting for them around each corner. Installation begins in mid-September.
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Lucas Frelund, kids winner
The new Kids Library offers a hands-on, interactive experience to learn, explore and have fun 78 hours a week, 7 days a week – perfect for a family’s busy schedule and out-of-school learning. “We grow with your child,” Pyko said. Fun, learning spaces are geared individually for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, new readers, tweens and teens – with enough wiggle room for those advanced readers. The project is funded by The Library Foundation with gifts from the 75th Anniversary Gift to the Community by the Junior League of Topeka, Estate of Patricia “Pat” Bump, David J’s Mom, Topeka Active 20-30 Club, Doug Sheafor and AlBo Glass, and the Friends of the Library.
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Natalie Hopper, kids winner
Dedication & Donor Recognition
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Evan Huntley, kids winner
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Trey Collins, teen winner
SUMMER READING
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Jessica Fryman, adult winner
memento of summer can feel so good all year round. Just ask the library’s summer reading grand prize winners (pictured above) and about 3,400 kids who earned a free book in our 8-week summer reading challenge. More children registered and met the 12-hour challenge this year than in the past five years. Many followed their parents who modeled the way. In all, 275 infants, 6,224 kids, 982 teens and 1,212 adults participated. The library partners with the school districts to measure the impact of summer reading on test scores, finding students who read a just 20 minutes a day, or are read to, during summer maintained or improved their scores. Christ the King, Mater Dei, Topeka Adventist and Indian Hills all saw 25 percent or more of their students reading. Twenty schools recorded at least 10 percent participation.
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OCTOBER 1 TUESDAY Tot Time Word: Tables, Tabs Preschool Storytime Tot Time Food & Ag in Kansas Internet Introduction Computer & Gadget Help KS Optimizing Health Mondays in the Sun Tot Time
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OCTOBER 2 WEDNESDAY Word: Mail Merge 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail 1:00 pm C 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K How to Start a Business 6:00 pm BU Service Dogs in Action 7:00 pm A TALK About Lit in KS 7:00 pm B OCTOBER 3 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms Catalog & eResources Preschool Storytime Baby Bookworms Google It Navigate Health Ins Fun After School Zoo Animals Live Baby Bookworms Women & Money Editing Digital Photos Junior Rangers Ntl Prks
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OCTOBER 4 FRIDAY Facebook for Beginners Top Hat
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OCTOBER 5 SATURDAY Computer & Gadget Help 9:30 am C Math & Science Exploration 10:00 am K Navigate Health Ins 1:00 pm A OCTOBER 6 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs 2:00 pm K Young Women Book Club 4:00 pm K OCTOBER 7 MONDAY Farmers Market 8:00 am A Medicare Monday 1:00 pm A Double Dueling 4:00 pm T Pajama Storytime 6:30 pm K Music with Love from China 7:00 pm MU Word: Mail Merge 7:00 pm C OCTOBER 8 TUESDAY Tot Time Journaling Preschool Storytime Tot Time Alzheimer Ass. Workshop Computer & Gadget Help KS Optimizing Health Tot Time
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OCTOBER 9 WEDNESDAY Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Life 101: Cooking 3:30 pm T Pete the Cat and Mr. Eric 6:30 pm K OCTOBER 10 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Women & Money 6:00 pm A Hunting for Beginners 7:00 pm A Pinterest for Beginners 7:00 pm C
OCTOBER 11 FRIDAY The 39 Steps Strictly Ballroom
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OCTOBER 12 SATURDAY Kids Library Grand Opening 10:00 am K Guys Read 2:00 pm K Ghost Stories for Adults 3:00 pm A OCTOBER 13 SUNDAY KC Chiefs vs. Oakland R.E.A.D. Dogs Konza Winds
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OCTOBER 14 MONDAY Excel: Introduction Classics Made Modern tWii Xgaming Fiction Writing Techniques Windows for Beginners
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OCTOBER 15 TUESDAY Taming Your Mouse Preschool Storytime Excel: Lists Alzheimer Ass. Workshop Computer & Gadget Help KS Optimizing Health Migratory Shorebirds
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OCTOBER 16 WEDNESDAY Teen Author 8:00 am T Sneak, Peek & Read 9:30 am K Windows for Beginners 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Teen Author 10:00 am T Sneak, Peek & Read 10:30 am K Navigate Health Ins 12:00 pm A Teen Author 1:00 pm T Trendy U 3:30 pm K 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K Energy Savings 6:00 pm A Sneak, Peek & Read 6:30 pm K
OCTOBER 17 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Word: Introduction 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K I Survived the Wilderness 3:30 pm T Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Women & Money 6:00 pm A Afr Amer Writers 7:00 pm B Word: Graphics 7:00 pm C OCTOBER 18 FRIDAY Internet Introduction Musical Storytime Catalog & eResources Navigate Health Ins. Books and Bites
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OCTOBER 19 SATURDAY Ancestor Fair 9:00 am A Navigate Health Ins. 9:00 am A Stories & Art 10:00 am K LEGO Robotics (4-H Club) 1:00 pm K OCTOBER 20 SUNDAY R.E.A.D. Dogs
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OCTOBER 21 MONDAY Double Dueling Amazing Animals Crazy Extreme Science Word: Introduction
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OCTOBER 22 TUESDAY E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail Preschool Storytime Alzheimer Ass. Workshop Computer & Gadget Help KS Optimizing Health Bean There, Read That
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OCTOBER 23 WEDNESDAY Google It 9:30 am C Sneak, Peek & Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek & Read 10:30 am K Connecting to Our Past 6:00 pm A Sneak, Peek & Read 6:30 pm K TALK About Lit in KS 7:00 pm B OCTOBER 24 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K PowerPoint 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Taming Your Mouse 1:00 pm C Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Facebook for Beginners 7:00 pm C Grow Plants Artificial Light 7:00 pm A Topeka Genealogy 7:00 pm A OCTOBER 25 FRIDAY Cut, Copy and Paste Windows for Beginners Billy Elliot Silents in the Cathedral
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OCTOBER 26 SATURDAY Sing, Dance and Read 10:00 am K LEGO Robotics (4-H Club) 1:00 pm K World, Art & You 3:00 pm AR OCTOBER 27 SUNDAY Mask Making Workshop R.E.A.D. Dogs So Many Books
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OCTOBER 28 MONDAY Word: Introduction Apple Pies Made Easy tWiin Xgaming Nanowrimo Kick-off Internet Introduction
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OCTOBER 29 TUESDAY Pinterest for Beginners Preschool Storytime Internet Introduction Alzheimer Ass. Workshop Computer & Gadget Help KS Optimizing Health Anime Cosplay Managing Investments
9:30 am C 10:00 am K 1:00 pm C 1:30 pm A 3:30 pm C 5:30 pm A 6:00 pm T 6:00 pm A
OCTOBER 30 WEDNESDAY Sneak, Peek & Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek & Read 10:30 am K E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail 1:00 pm C Open Mic Night 4:00 pm T Sneak, Peek & Read 6:30 pm K OCTOBER 31 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K
RENEWAL HOTLINE 580-4424
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 ]
ADULT Food and Agriculture in Kansas
Learn about the current state of agriculture from Scott Smith, Kansas State University. Lunch is optional and starts at 11:30 am. RSVP for lunch ($8.25) at 235-8452 by Sept. 27. 1st Tuesday Topics is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Topeka-Shawnee County. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Tue
Oct 1
12:00–1:00 pm
Wayside Waifs: Service Dogs in Action
See how a dog is trained from a puppy to an active working service dog. Learn just how relied on these dogs are as staff from Wayside Waifs animal shelter describe service dogs’ many uses. And, meet and pet a pooch! ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Wed Oct 2
7:00–8:00 pm
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE Oct 17 Nov 21 Dec 19
4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
Menninger Room Menninger Room Menninger Room
Navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace
Junior Rangers in National Parks
Barrett Young is 17 years old and has visited more than 90 percent of the 402 National Park sites across the country. A Brown v. Board of Education Junior Ranger, Young shares his experiences, wonderful stories, photos, and numerous Junior Ranger memorabilia.
The Health Insurance Marketplace will help you get coverage that meets your needs and fits your budget. Drop-in computer sessions provide support as you apply online and choose from insurance options. Open enrollment begins Oct. 1, 2013. More at healthcare.gov. ■ Computer Training Center
Thu Sat Wed Fri Sat Thu Fri
Oct 3 Oct 5 Oct 16 Oct 18 Oct 19 Nov 7 Nov 8
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Oct 3
3:00–6:00 pm 1:00–4:00 pm 12:00–3:00 pm 3:00–6:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm 3:00–6:00 pm
Thu Oct 3, 10, 17
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
■ Menninger Room 206
Learn the basics of hunting with wildlife biologist Brad Rueschhoff, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism. Whether you’re wanting to try hunting yourself for the first time or to teach a son or daughter the ropes, Brad provides the knowledge you need to get started.
1:00–3:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm
Journaling with Words and Images
Explore personal writing and illustrated journals through writing exercises and appreciating others’ examples. Discover more techniques using open discussion. New writing prompts & image ideas at tscpl.org/tag/journaling. ■ Menninger Room 206
October’s topic: Celebrations Tue
Oct 8
November’s topic: Family
6:00–8:30 pm
Tue Nov 12
10
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Tue
Mon Oct 7 Mon Nov 4
The last 3 sessions of this women-only series delves into investments, Social Security and wills. All ages and income levels are welcome to this program by Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. and sponsored by the Kansas Securities Commission. For information about enrollment fees and pre-recorded classes, call Megan 234-0217 x 319. For a related financial program for men and women, see pg 11.
A six-part series by the Alzheimer’s Association for family caregivers and friends who care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, with weekly focus on resistance to care, activities, medications, placement decisions and the role of the caregiver. To register, call 271-1844.
Medicare Mondays
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) program helps you navigate the complex web of Medicare. Repeated on the first Monday of each month.
Women & Money
■ Marvin Auditorium
7:00–8:00 pm
Family Caregiver Workshops
10:00–11:30 am 10:00–11:30 am
Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12
1:30–3:00 pm
Hunting for Beginners
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Oct 10
7:00–8:00 pm
Oakland Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Come to the library and watch the game on our big screen in The Edge (teen room). Come on your own or bring some friends – either way you can watch the game in a friendly atmosphere and celebrate, or commiserate, with other Chiefs’ fans. ■ The Edge
Sun Oct 13
12:00–3:00 pm
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2013
NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 1 FRIDAY No library programs scheduled
NOVEMBER 2 SATURDAY Math & Science Exploration 10:00 am K LEGO Robotics (4-H Club) 1:00 pm K Gaming for Adults 2:00 pm A NOVEMBER 3 SUNDAY NaNoWriMo Write-In 1:00 pm A Friends Annual Meeting 2:30 pm A Young Women Book Club 4:00 pm K NOVEMBER 4 MONDAY Google It Medicare Monday Classics Made Modern Double Dueling Pajama Storytime Cut, Copy and Paste
1:00 pm C 1:00 pm A 1:30 pm B 4:00 pm T 6:30 pm K 7:00 pm C
NOVEMBER 5 TUESDAY Facebook for Beginners Tot Time Preschool Storytime Tot Time Passing Bills In Legislature Catalog & eResources Alzheimer Ass. Workshop Computer & Gadget Help KS Optimizing Health Malèna 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 1:30 pm A 3:30 pm C 6:30 pm A 6:30 pm M 6:30 pm K
C ALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER 6 WEDNESDAY Excel: Introduction 9:30 am C Sneak, Peek & Read 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Sneak, Peek & Read 10:30 am K 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K How to Start a Business 6:00 pm BU Sneak, Peek & Read 6:30 pm K NOVEMBER 7 THURSDAY Navigate Health Ins. 9:00 am A Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Beginning Genealogy 9:30 am A Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Score the Perfect Job 3:30 pm T Zoo Animals Live 3:45 pm K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Fort Monroe 7:00 pm A Winterizing Your Yard 7:00 pm A Word: Tables, Tabs 7:00 pm C NOVEMBER 8 FRIDAY Excel: Lists Editing Digital Photos Sullivan’s Travels Navigate Health Ins
9:30 am C 1:00 pm C 2:00 pm M 3:00 pm A
NOVEMBER 9 SATURDAY Sing, Dance and Read 10:00 am K Read Between the Times 12:00 pm K LEGO Robotics (4-H Club) 1:00 pm K Guys Read 2:00 pm K
NOVEMBER 15 FRIDAY BlockFest Taming Your Mouse Musical Storytime BlockFest Dr. Who 50th Ann.
NOVEMBER 10 SUNDAY Nanowrimo Write-In 1:00 pm A Gary K. Clarke 7:00 pm B NOVEMBER 11 MONDAY Library closed for Veterans Day NOVEMBER 12 TUESDAY Tot Time 9:30 am K Journaling 10:00 am A Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Alzheimer Ass. Workshop 1:30 pm A Military Display 1:30 pm A Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C Tot Time 6:30 pm K Korean War Heroes 7:00 pm A
9:00 am K 9:30 am C 10:00 am K 10:30 am K 4:30 pm A
NOVEMBER 16 SATURDAY Computer & Gadget Help 9:30 am C International Game Day 10:00 am A Stories & Art 10:00 am K NOVEMBER 17 SUNDAY NaNoWriMo Write-In 1:00 pm A The Caregiver’s Journey 2:00 pm A NOVEMBER 18 MONDAY Double Dueling 4:00 pm T Amazing Animals 4:30 pm K Crazy Extreme Science 6:00 pm K Excel: Introduction 7:00 pm C
NOVEMBER 13 WEDNESDAY Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K TALK About Lit in KS 7:00 pm B NOVEMBER 14 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Excel: Introduction 1:00 pm C Fun After School 3:30 pm T Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Birdwatching Sparrows 7:00 pm A PowerPoint 7:00 pm C
NOVEMBER 19 TUESDAY Tot Time 9:30 am K Windows for Beginners 9:30 am C Dog’s Colorful Stories 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Pinterest for Beginners 1:00 pm C Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C Tot Time 6:30 pm K
NOVEMBER 26 TUESDAY Tot Time 9:30 am K Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Tot Time 10:30 am K Computer & Gadget Help 3:30 pm C Tot Time 6:30 pm K Bean There, Read That 7:00 pm B
NOVEMBER 20 WEDNESDAY Word: Introduction 9:30 am C Dog’s Colorful Stories 10:00 am K Gross Stuff 3:30 pm K 4-H in the Library 4:00 pm K NOVEMBER 21 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30 am K Internet Introduction 9:30 am C Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K Baby Bookworms 10:30 am K Baby Bookworms 5:30 pm K Afr Amer Writers 7:00 pm B Cookie Swap 7:00 pm A Excel: Lists 7:00 pm C
NOVEMBER 27 WEDNESDAY Preschool Storytime 10:00 am K NOVEMBER 28 THURSDAY Library closed for Thanksgiving
NOVEMBER 29
Black Friday
NOVEMBER 22 FRIDAY E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail 9:30 am C Word: Graphics 1:00 pm C
1/2 Price Book Sale
NOVEMBER 23 SATURDAY Sing, Dance and Read 10:00 am K Catching Fire 2:00 pm T
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NOVEMBER 24 SUNDAY Kelly Werts 3:00 pm MU So Many Books 3:00 pm B
@ the Chandler Booktique
NOVEMBER 25 MONDAY Google It 1:00 pm C Basic Bread & Butter 3:30 pm T tWiin Xgaming 3:30 pm K Word: Mail Merge 7:00 pm C
NOVEMBER 30 SATURDAY Kids in the Kitchen 10:00 am K
How many minutes can Topeka read?
Take our reading challenge! Nov 9 | noon–4pm | All Ages see page 14
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 ] Fiction Writing Techniques
Review writing basics. Discuss plotting, setting, dialogue, characters and techniques with other fiction writers. Check out books to prepare for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), which begins Nov. 1. Sign up at nanowrimo.org, join the Topeka region, or email estaley@tscpl.org. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mon Oct 14
6:30–8:30 pm
Migrating Shorebirds in Kansas
We’ll show you where and when can you see sandpipers, avocets and plovers in Kansas. Learn how to identify the shorebirds that migrate through our state and which ones nest here. Cosponsored by the Topeka Audubon Society. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Tue
Oct 15
7:00–8:30 pm
Friends Annual Meeting Sun | Nov 3 | 2:30pm marvin auditorium
Resumes
Ancestor Fair
u Velma Paris Community Center – call 862-1630
■ Kansas State Historical Society, 6425 SW 6th Ave.
u Oakland Community Center – call 368-3793
Connecting to Our Past Topeka Constitutional Convention
Learn to create professional-looking resumes with free online resume-building tools. Have a resume that’s ready to go for when that next job opportunity arises. Registration required. Wed Oct 16 Thu Oct 24
Join the library and other vendors at the 4th annual Kansas Ancestor Fair. Whether you are just beginning or an experienced researcher, there will be lots of information and learning opportunities for everyone.
10:00–11:30 am
Sat
1:30–3:00 pm
u Garfield Community Center – call 368-3787
Wed Oct 30
1:30–3:00 pm
u Crestview Community Center – call 368-2448
Thu Nov 14
1:30–3:00 pm
u Central Park Community Center – call 368-3796
Thu Nov 21
1:30–3:00 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium
Westar Energy Savings Workshop
Wed Oct 23
Learn cost-effective steps you can take to improve comfort and conserve energy in your home. Presented by Tammie Rhea, Westar Energy. Online registration required at www.westarenergy.com/energyworkshop. Registered attendees will be entered in a drawing for two gift cards. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Wed Oct 16
6:00–7:00 pm
Growing Plants Under Artificial Light
The winter months ahead offer sparse light for maintaining healthy plants indoors. Members of the Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners discuss how to grow plants properly using artificial lights. ■ Anton Room 202
6:00–9:00 pm
Thu Oct 24
Speaker: Author Gary Krohe TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
9:30 am –3:00 pm
Special guest Crosby Kemper explains his family lineage as a descendent of Rufus Crosby Kemper, who at the age of 21 was the youngest signer of the Topeka Constitution at the convention in 1855. Get some tips for searching your family history and stick around for an announcement relating to Topeka, Kansas and American history.
1:30–3:00 pm
u Hillcrest Community Center – call 368-3790
Wed Nov 6
Oct 19
11
7:00–8:00 pm
Topeka Genealogical Society
Learn about the sometimes eery and fascinating lore of tombstone symbology. Presented by Jan Droge and Nancy Appelhanz, TGS members. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Oct 24
7:00–8:45 pm
How to Write a Novel in 30 Days
NaNoWriMo begins Nov. 1 with the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by midnight on the 30th. Advice from past participants prepares you for this writing adventure. Sign up at nanowrimo.org or email estaley@tscpl.org. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Mon Oct 28
6:30–8:30 pm
Managing and Growing Your Investments Learn how to manage and grow your money by investing wisely and consistently. Speakers from the Kansas Securities Commission talk about risk tolerance for investing, fund options and diversification of funds. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Tue Oct 29
6:00–8:30 pm
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
6 13 20 27
3 10 17 24
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
Library Closed
2 9 16 23 30
3 10 17 24 31
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
4 11 18 25
5 12 19 26
6 13 20 27
7 14 21 28
1 8 15 22 29
2 9 16 23 30
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2013
Gaming for Adults [18 and older]
Birdwatching Tips: Sparrows
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
If you love games and need a new challenge, join us on the 1st Saturday of each month as we play unusual board games. Bring your own or play ours. This month, we’ll also play staff’s favorite video games on the Wii and Xbox 360. Sat
Nov 2
2:00–5:00 pm
NaNoWriMo Write-In
NaNoWriMo participants meet to add scenes, chapters and characters to their stories, compete in word wars and further their plots. Bring laptops for a creative and frantic writing session to help boost word counts. ■ Menninger Room 206
Sun Nov 3, 10, 17
1:00–5:00 pm
Passing Bills in the Legislature
Sen. Vicki Schmidt and former Rep. Ann Mah on the mechanics of passing bills in the legislature. Lunch is optional, starts at 11:30 am. RSVP for lunch ($8.25) at 235-8452 by Nov. 1. 1st Tuesday Topics is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Topeka-Shawnee County. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Tue
Nov 5
12:00–1:00 pm
Beginning Genealogy
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 580-4510. ■ Anton Room 202
Thu Nov 7
9:30 am –12:15 pm
Fort Monroe “Freedom’s Fortress”
Explore the rich, civil rights-related history of one of the newest National Parks, Fort Monroe National Monument. Presented by Aaron Firth, Brown v. Board of Education Park Ranger. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Nov 7
7:00–8:00 pm
Winterizing Your Yard/Composting
Get your vegetable, herb and flower beds ready for winter with tips from Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners. Learn how to compost to enrich your gardens in the spring. And, learn about containers, the best sites for composting and what to put in your compost bin. ■ Anton Room 202
Thu Nov 7
7:00–8:00 pm
Honoring Our Veterans
View a display of restored military vehicles, memorabilia, reenactors and equipment from World War I through the present day courtesy of the Rolling Thunder Military Vehicle Association and the Combat Air Museum. ■ Front Entrance/Rotunda
Tue
Nov 12
1:30–3:00 pm
Korean War Heroes Remembered
Listen to a panel of veterans of the Korean War as they share their experiences from that war. Bring your questions. The contributions all who have answered the call to serve as a member of the Armed Forces will be honored during this time. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Tue
Nov 12
7:00–8:30 pm
Altered Books Exhibit
There are more than 20 species of sparrows on the Kansas birds checklist. Learn some identification tips, where they reside and when you are most likely to see them. Cosponsored by the Topeka Audubon Society. Thu Nov 14
Discover books of a different sort as you walk through the library. Be amazed by the 3D book-themed artwork created by community members. ■ Library rotunda and hallway
Oct 7–Nov 18
7:00–8:30 pm
World, Art and You
Dr. Who 50th Anniversary Party
It’s the 50th anniversary of everyone’s favorite galaxysaving Time Lord! Join us at 6:00 pm to make crafts, vote for your favorite Dr. and companion, and view memorabilia. The world premier of Don’t Blink in the Library a crowdsourced Dr. Who spoof will show at 7:00 pm. Costumes encouraged! ■ Marvin Auditorium
Fri
Nov 15
Sun
■ Anton Room 202
Wed Oct 2
2:00–4:00 pm
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mon Oct 14
ART
This group provides an opportunity for everyone to discuss and experience stories about fictional or factual events by multicultural writers, both new and seasoned. Join facilitator Vince Omni for these discussions.
What’s the big idea? Discover how artists use the idea of abstraction in different ways as reflected in works from the permanent collection. ■ Sabatini Gallery
■ Anton Room 202
October’s book: My Soul to Take by Tananarive Due Thu Oct 17 7:00–8:30 pm
through Nov 3
■ Hughes Room 205
Red: An Introduction to Color
November’s book: The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis
This exhibit will have you seeing red, literally! Discover how the eye perceives this amazing color as well as its many meanings and interpretations. Art from the permanent collection will be on display.
Thu Nov 21
Join this book group for young intellectuals in their 20s and 30s who like to talk lit. October is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, and November is The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. Provide your own copy or pick one up at the Reference Desk, first come, first-served.
Oct 4–Nov 17
Opening Reception and First Friday
Join us for a very Red First Friday. Discover how the eye perceives this amazing color as well as its many meanings and interpretations.
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
Oct 4 Nov 1
7:00–8:30 pm
7:00–8:45 pm
So Many Books
■ Menninger Room 206
Sun Oct 27
3:00–4:30 pm
Classic Made Modern eBook Discussion
The Call of the Wild by Jack London (1903) details Buck’s struggle as he is snatched from a pastoral ranch in California and forced into the harsh life of a Yukon sled dog during the 19th century Klondike Gold Rush. Read the free ebook and discuss at tscpl.org/tag/classics. Mon Nov 4
1:30–3:00 pm
Gary K. Clarke: They Call Me COWABUNGA! Hear about Once Upon a Time in Africa, Clarke’s newest and third book about his experiences in Africa. Share in his very personal stories of Africa, a series of his misadventures, puns and quips, predicaments and quandaries. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Sun Nov 10
7:00–8:30 pm
TALK about Literature in Kansas
Long-time neighbors feud about changes and choices in the modern world in Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver. Discussion facilitated by Sara Tucker. Funding and materials provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and Kansas Humanities Council. Register in person in the Topeka Room (204). ■ Anton Room 202
Wed Nov 13
7:00–8:45 pm
So Many Books
Discuss The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. Looking down from heaven, 14-year-old Susie recounts her rape and murder and watches her family as they cope with their grief and “the lovely bones” growing around her absence. Call 580-4540. ■ Menninger Room 206
Sun
Nov 24
3:00–4:30 pm
Bean There, Read That
■ Sabatini Gallery
Fri Fri
1:30–3:00 pm
African-American Writers Book Club
Abstraction
■ Sabatini Gallery
7:00–8:45 pm
Read Dracula by Bram Stoker (1897). Stoker defined the modern form of the vampire in this gothic horror novel and includes themes of immigration and colonialism. Read the free ebook and discuss at tscpl.org/tag/classics.
7:00–8:00 pm
Wed Oct 23
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Classic Made Modern eBook Discussion
Bring your favorite holiday cookies and recipes to share with others at this Cookie Swap! Registration required. Call 580-4555. Thu Nov 21
12:00–3:00 pm
Dick Pierce is a stubborn, individualistic fisherman and boat builder who wants to control his own destiny, in Spartina by John Casey. Discussion led by Sara Tucker. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts & Kansas Humanities Council. Register in the Topeka Room (204).
Cookie Swap
■ Lingo Story Room
Oct 27
TALK about Literature in Kansas
Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey is a performance of inspiring stories dealing with the complex issues of loss and change, flexibility and acceptance. The stories offer humor, insight, information and hope to families, friends and caregivers. Sun Nov 17
3:00–5:00 pm
BOOKS
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey
■ Marvin Auditorium
Discuss The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown. Three sisters, who were named after Shakespearian characters, unwillingly return to Ohio to care for their ailing mother and stir up a cauldron of family drama. Books provided, registration required. Call 580-4540.
Oct 26
■ Marvin Auditorium
■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB and The Edge
Nov 16
■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
This Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) project encompasses visual creativity as well as taking time to remember. Embellish and alter a ready-made blank papier-mâché mask to honor and reflect the memories of loved ones who have passed. Supplies provided. Presented by artist Rosina Ramirez. Limit 20. Registration required. Call 580-4540.
Game on! From board to video games, we host a gaming extravaganza that offers something for everyone. The Settlers of the Catan? We have it! Madden 13? We have it! Four Square? We have that too! Want to learn some great gaming apps? We can show you where to find them. Just show up ready to play. Sat
■ Anton Room 202
Mask Making Workshop
International Gaming Day [all ages]
Set at the end of colonization, Isak Dinesen’s memoir, Out of Africa idealized the African land & those living in harmony with it, as compared with what she saw as the failings of the industrialized West. Discussion led by Sara Tucker. Funded by National Endowment for the Arts & Kansas Humanities Council. Register in the Topeka Room (204).
See how colors are made and discover why color matters as we investigate color theory in a presentation and a hands-on painting experience. Sat
6:00–9:00 pm
TALK about Literature in Kansas
■ The Classic Bean, 21st and Fairlawn
Tue Oct 22 Tue Nov 26
5:30–8:30 pm 5:30–8:30 pm
7:00–8:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm
Ghost Stories for Adults with storyteller Beth Horner
OCT 12 | 3pm in The Edge TEEN ROOM
12
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2013
BUSINESS How to Start a Business
Learn what it takes to start and run your own business. Topics include business legal structure, writing a business plan, knowing 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 Oct 2 Wed Nov 6
6:00–8:30 pm 6:00–8:30 pm
COMPUTER CLASSES All computers have Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2013. ■ All classes in the Computer Training Center 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, scroll bars and more. If you can’t make one of these sessions, take a look at our Computer & Gadget Help sessions. Tue Oct 15 9:30–11:00 am Thu Oct 24 1:00–2:30 pm Fri Nov 15 9:30–11:00 am
Windows for Beginners
If you bought a new computer after Oct. 2012, you may have Windows 8. Learn about tiles, charms bar and other new features in Windows. For those who prefer Windows 7, we can set computers to that view for you. Mon Wed Fri Tue
Oct 14 Oct 16 Oct 25 Nov 19
7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am
Word: Introduction to Word Processing Learn how to get started with Word. The basics in this class also prepare you for typing email messages or typing on the Internet. Thu Mon Mon Wed
Oct 17 Oct 21 Oct 28 Nov 20
9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am
Internet Introduction
Learn basic internet functions and visit some interesting sites. Tue Fri Mon Tue Thu
Oct 1 Oct 18 Oct 28 Oct 29 Nov 21
1:00-2:30 pm 9:30--11:00 am 7:00—8:30 pm 1:00—2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am
E-Mail with Yahoo! Mail
Learn to address, compose, reply to & forward messages. Wed Tue Wed Fir
Oct 2 Oct 22 Oct 30 Nov 22
1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am
BEYOND THE BASICS
Word II: Intermediate Word Processing
Editing Digital Photos
Google It
u Oakland Community Center - call 368-3793
Thu Oct 3 Fri Nov 8
u Garfield Community Center - call 368-3787
Computer & Gadget Help
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.
Using Microsoft Word, edit text, form a header and footer, create a Word table to organize information, and insert clipart or Word art into your document. Registration required. Call the number listed. Thu Nov 7
Google does more than find web pages. Search for pictures, videos, maps and shopping on the Internet. See your home with Google Maps. Thu Wed Mon Mon
Oct 3 Oct 23 Nov 4 Nov 25
Wed Nov 13 Tue
Mon Wed Thu Mon
1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00-8:30 pm
Familiarity with basic Excel is required for this class. Ever need to create a list? 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.
9:30-11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
Tue Oct 15 Fri Nov 8 Thu Nov 21
1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm
PowerPoint
9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm
Create dynamic presentations. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations.
Word: Graphics
Thu Oct 24 Thu Nov 14
Join this fun class to learn how to draw shapes, use clip art, WordArt and text boxes. Create a seasonal card or letterhead in class.
9:30–11:00 am 7:00-8:30 pm
Facebook for Beginners
Sign up for a Facebook account and learn the basics of this popular social networking site. Bring your email address and password, or if you already have an account, please bring your Facebook password. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org to register.
7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
Word: Tables, Tabs & Columns
In this practical class, learn to set tabs, construct tables and use columns. Learn to create lists than can be used in our Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels class.
Fri Oct 4 Thu Oct 24 Tue Nov 5
9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm
1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am
u Central Park Community Center - call 368-3796
Wed Nov 6
Word: Mail Merge & Mailing Labels
1:30–3:00 pm
Pinterest for Beginners
Create mailing labels, envelopes, personalized form letters and directories by combining a data table created in Microsoft Word or Excel. Wed Oct 2 Mon Oct 7 Mon Nov 25
Oct 14 Nov 6 Nov 14 Nov 18
Excel: Lists
Using Microsoft Word, learn to select text, cut, copy and paste. Did you know that there are least six ways to cut or copy text and pictures? Everyone learns something new.
Tue Oct 1 Thu Nov 7
10:00–11:30 am
Learn about cells, columns, rows, AutoSum, simple functions or formulas and page setup features.
Cut, Copy & Paste
Thu Oct 17 Fri Nov 22
Nov 26
Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets
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 and language instruction with Mango.
Fri Oct 25 Mon Nov 4
1:30–3:00 pm
u Velma Paris Community Center - call 862-1630
1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
Catalog & eResources @ your library®
Thu Oct 3 Fri Oct 18 Tue Nov 5
1:30–3:00 pm
Learn about Pinterest, an online visual pin board launched in 2010. Open an account, create boards and pin projects or images. Learn to install the ‘Pin It’ button, how to follow other pinners, and good pintiquette. Bring your email address and password. Registration required. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org.
9:30–11:00 am 7:00–8:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm
Word I: Introduction to Word Processing
Get started with the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn to use fonts, language tools and some basic editing techniques. This class also prepares you for using email and surfing the Internet. Registration required. Call the number listed.
Thu Oct 10 Tue Oct 29 Tue Nov 19
u Oakland Community Center - call 368-3793
u Crestview Community Center - call 368-2448
Thu Oct 10
Call the number listed below for these classes. u Central Park Community Center - call 368-3796
Wed Oct 9
1:30–3:00 pm
Thu Oct 31
u Garfield Community Center - call 368-3787
Wed Oct 16
1:30–3:00 pm
Wed Nov 20
1:30–3:00 pm 10:00–11:30 am
u Crestview Community Center - call 368-2448
Wed Nov 27 TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
1:30–3:00 pm 1:30–3:00 pm
7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
Questions about your laptop, tablet, ereader, digital camera or cell phone? Want time to 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. Come and go anytime during the session. Registration not required, but if you have an advanced computer question or a special gadget, call or email before the session so we can be prepared. Call 580-4606 or email class@tscpl.org. Tue Sat Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Tue Sat Tue Tue
Oct 1 Oct 5 Oct 8 Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29 Nov 5 Nov 12 Nov 16 Nov 19 Nov 26
3:30–5:00 pm 9:30–11:00 am 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 9:30–11:00 am 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm
KIDS 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 Tue Wed Thu
Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Nov 5, 12, 26 Nov 6, 13, 27 Nov 7, 14, 21
10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am
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 Oct 2, 16 Wed Nov 6, 20
4:00–5:00 pm 4:00–5:00 pm
Baby Bookworms [0–18 months]
Entertaining our youngest readers with stories, songs and bounces. ■ Lingo Story Room
Thu Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Thu Nov 7, 14, 21
9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 5:30–6:00 pm 9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 5:30–6:00 pm
OCTOBER
u Velma Paris Community Center - call 862-1630
Wed Oct 30
1:30–3:00 pm
u Hillcrest Community Center - call 368-3790
u Hillcrest Community Center - call 368-3790
Wed Oct 23
7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm
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.
1:30–3:00 pm
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Zoo Animals Live [all ages]
Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close as Rachel Kilian, Education Specialist, helps you separate animal fact from fiction. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Thu Oct 3
■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Thu Nov 7
3:45–4:30 pm 3:45–4:30 pm
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
Oct 5 Nov 2
10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am
R.E.A.D. Dogs [all ages]
Dogs are man’s best friend, but a child’s best listener. Grab your favorite book and read to the Reading Education Assistance Dogs. They are registered therapy animals that volunteer at the library with their owners. ■ Story Zone
Sun Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
2:00–3:00 pm
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 womenempowermentks.org/LibraryYLW.html. Sponsored by Women Empowerment, Inc. ■ Lingo Story Room [for grades 4–5]
Sun Oct 6
4:00–4:30 pm
■ Lingo Story Room [for grades K–1]
Sun Nov 3
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 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Oct 7 Mon Nov 4
6:30–7:00 pm 6:30–7:00 pm
Mr. Eric and Pete the Cat
Sing, dance, laugh and fall in love with books especially the popular Pete the Cat stories by Eric Litwin. The New York Times best-selling author of Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes will be singing, guitar strumming, harmonica blowing and banjo picking. You might even see Pete! ■ Marvin Auditorium
Wed Oct 9
6:30–7:30 pm
School Readiness [3–5 years]
Participate in activities that help prepare your child for kindergarten. Learn about kindergarten readiness checklists used by local schools. Registration required. Call the number listed. u Crestview Community Center - call 368-2448
Thu Oct 10
6:00–7:00 pm
u Central Park Community Center - call 368-3796
Thu Oct 17
6:00–7:00 pm
Kids Library Grand Opening [all ages]
LEGO Robotics 4-H Special Interest Club [10–12 years]
Storyteller Beth Horner and musician Paul Spring entertain us during this special event. Kids will also enjoy balloon art by Airheads. Wow, how the Kids Library has changed! You’ll notice big changes when you walk through the door. Kyler will be there; you should too. ■ Story Zone
Sat Oct 12
Shawnee County 4-H and the library team up to teach youth how to think like an engineer and use LEGO robotic kits to solve everyday problems. No prior knowledge of robotics required. Youth participating will automatically be enrolled in the Shawnee County 4-H Special Interest (SPIN) program. Through a 4-H pilot project, Kansas is the second state in the nation to offer 4-H programs like this. Registration required. Call 580-4565.
10:00–11:05 am 1:00–2:00 pm
tWiin Xgaming Afternoon [8–12 years]
Hang out and play awesome games on the Wii or Xbox in our the 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! ■ Tweens Area
Mon Oct 14, 28 Mon Nov 25
■ Lingo Story Room
Sat Oct 19, 26 Sat Nov 2, 9
Amazing Animals Creatures of the Night [grades 1–5]
3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm
Hideous creatures slither out of your nightmares and into the library for Halloween thrills and chills. Shivers and shrieks don’t bother these gruesome guests – touch them if you dare! Make a creepy creature craft so you can share the scare with your fiends...err, friends.
Guys Read [8–12 years]
Read awesome books dudes will dig – explosive action and farts! Then talk ’em over with the guys, play games, wolf down some food and meet new friends. First timers score a members-only bookbag. Receive books on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up with secret password: GUYS READ. Call 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room
Sat Oct 12 Sat Nov 9
■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Oct 21
Prepare to be slimed! Who knew there were so many kinds of slime? Be sure to wear an old shirt ‘cause things could get a little messy. Registration required by Oct. 17. Call 580-4565.
Sneak, Peek & Read [18–24 months]
■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
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, Oct. 2. Call 580-4565. Wed Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
Mon Oct 21
Playing to Read
9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 6:30–7:00 pm
After school at the library, looking for something to do, don’t pout ‘cause we’ve got you covered. It’s a craft that you make with sh... aving cream, get nice and clean, swirl in cool color and make prints that look keen. Wed Oct 16
Wed Oct 30
Oct 18 Nov 15
Wed Nov 6
3:30–4:30 pm
Wed Nov 13
6:00–7:00 pm
Sing, Dance and Read [2-5 years]
Clap, jump, dance, and sing with Kyler! Stories and songs that are sure to wake you up and get you moving! Fun for the whole family. You’ll be groovin’ the whole day through.
10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am
■ Story Zone
Sat Sat
Share a story or two, encourage creativity and make memories. All you need is a fun-loving grownup, a curious kid and okay-to-get-messy shirts.
Oct 26 Nov 9, 23
10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am
Tot Time [24–36 months]
Share stories, songs, and crafts with your toddler. This six-week program transitions children from lapsitting to independent storytimes. Registration for the next program begins 9 AM, Tuesday, Oct. 22. Call 580-4565.
■ Story Zone and Lingo Story Room
Oct 19 Nov 16
6:00–7:00 pm
▲ Shawnee North Community Center -call 280-0676
Stories and Art [3–8 years]
Sat Sat
6:00–7:00 pm
▲ Velma Paris Community Center - call 862-1630
Kyler sings, plays the guitar, and reads entertaining books for your family. Fri Fri
6:00–7:00 pm
▲ Hillcrest Community Center - call 368-3790
Musical Storytime for Everybody [all ages] ■ Story Zone
[3–6 years]
▲ Garfield Community Center – call 368-3787
Wed Oct 23
10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am
■ Lingo Story Room
Tue Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10
Just how much can our community read in four hours? We’re going to need your help to find out. Cozy up with a good book and rack up the reading minutes alone or by reading to someone or one of the R.E.A.D Dogs. Bring your friends and family. All participants receive a free book while supplies last. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Sat
Nov 9
BlockFest™
[0–8 years]
It’s a block buffet! Experience block play fun with your child while they increase their math and science knowledge. Parent educators from Topeka Public Schools Parents as Teachers will be on hand to demonstrate techniques that parents can use to help their child become more of a math thinker through block play. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Fri Nov 15
Grin and gag as we uncover the animal kingdom’s nasty habits. They may be cute and cuddly, but animals often have a delightfully disgusting side too. We even found a recipe for edible gross-out goo you can paint with. It might be tasteful, but it’s “snot” necessarily art. ■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Nov 18
4:30–5:30 pm
9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 6:30–7:00 pm
Explore the world of chemistry with some kitchen science. We’ll do some experimenting with items you probably have in your kitchen. Registration required by Nov. 14. Call 580-4565. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101A
Mon Nov 18
6:00–7:00 pm
Dog’s Colorful Stories [2–5 years]
Dog is ready for a colorful adventure and so are we. Families and home childcare providers join us for stories, songs and fun, hands-on activities during Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week. Cosponsored by Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Tue Nov 19 Wed Nov 20
10:00–11:00 am 10:00–11:00 am
Gross Stuff: Shark Attack [grades 3–6]
We are more likely to be struck by lightning than attacked by a shark, but we’re fascinated by the grisly details of a Great White. Take a bite out of shark fiction with the crushing jaws of shark facts. Leave with a handmade toothy grin and a better understanding of these magnificent creatures. ■ Tween Area
Wed Nov 20
3:30–4:30 pm
People in the Neighborhood Kids in the Kitchen [5–10 years]
Have fun learning about food in this hands-on cooking and nutrition class. Engaging games help teach your child about healthy food. Enjoy the delicious snack we prepare together at the end. Cosponsored by Harvesters Community Food Network Sat
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9:00–10:00 am 10:30–11:30 am
Amazing Animals Creature Grossapedia [grades 1–5]
■ Lingo Story Room
TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
12:00–4:00 pm
Crazy Extreme Science [grades 3–5]
6:00–7:00 pm
Children learn best while playing. Playing to Read activities are playful and focused on specific early literacy skills. Your child will have fun while developing the skills necessary to learn to read. Registration required. Call the number listed.
Trendy U: Shaving Cream Painting [grades 3–6]
■ Tween Area
4:30–5:30 pm
Crazy Extreme Science [grades 3–5]
2:00–3:00 pm 2:00–3:00 pm
■ Lingo Story Room
1:00–2:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm
Read Between the Times [all ages]
Nov 30
10:00–11:00 am OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2013
Homework Center [5–18 years]
Homework coaches help children with questions and assignments. ■ Homework Center 121D
Mon – Thu Sun
4:00 – 8:00 pm 2:00 – 6:00 pm
This film takes a look at the larger issue of a globalized labor market by focusing on one small group of workers forced out of their jobs in a shipyard. © Lions Gate | Spain | 2002 | Rated R | 113 min Oct 1
6:30–8:45 pm
Lighter than Air Film Series: Top Hat
Jerry Travers (Fred Astaire) would love to be Dancing Cheek to Cheek with Dale Tremont (Ginger Rogers) from the moment he sets eyes on her. This classic musical features Irving Berlin’s romantic Isn’t It a Lovely Day to Be Caught in the Rain and Top Hat, White Tie and Tails. 94 min | Not Rated | 1935 ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
Oct 4
6:30–8:45 pm
Classic Film: The 39 Steps
A man in London tries to help a counterespionage agent. When the agent is killed, the man stands accused of the crime and must flee to save himself and stop a spy ring trying to steal top secret information. 1935 | b&w | 86 min ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
Oct 11
2:00–5:00 pm
Lighter than Air Film Series Strictly Ballroom
From Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann comes a splashy and spirited musical about a young, ambitious ballroom dancer who defies normality and outrages the establishment by dancing his own provocative steps. 94 min | Rated PG | 1992 ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
Oct 11
6:30–8:45 pm
Lighter than Air Film Series: Billy Elliot
Against the will of his father, young Billy Elliot exchanges his boxing gloves for ballet slippers. When he gets the chance to audition for the Royal Ballet School, he must decide whether or not he can defy his father’s wishes. 111 min | Rated R | 2000 ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
Oct 25
Nov 5
Fun After School [12–18 years]
Enjoy cool activities like black-out poetry, unusual board games, crafts and artistic coloring pages for the more mature artist. Come bring your friends and see what’s up after school.
6:30–8:45 pm
Classic Film: Sullivan’s Travels
International Film: Mondays in the Sun
Tue
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
6:30–8:45 pm
Silents in the Cathedral
Join us for The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) starring Lon Chaney, the man of a thousand faces. The evening begins with short subject cartoons. Accompanying the films is live music played by Marvin Faulwell, organ, and Bob Keckeisen, percussion. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
■ The Edge
Thu Oct 3 Thu Nov 14
An idealistic director of escapist films goes on the road as a hobo to learn about the life. Along the way, he meets a beautiful wanderer and finds himself in more trouble than he ever imagined. 1941 | b&w | 90 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Fri
Nov 8
Discover what career field best suits you. Rethink your skills, interests and values as they relate to the world of work. Learn about community resources for landing your dream job. Registration required. Call the number listed.
2:00–5:00 pm
u Hillcrest Community Center - call 368-3790
Mon Oct 7
Music with Love from China
Mon Oct 14 Mon Oct 21
Sun Nov 24
Oct 25
4:00–5:00 pm
Bring your cards and pit your wits against other Yugioh & Magic players as we host tournaments for both games. ■ The Edge
Mon Oct 7, 21 Mon Nov 4, 18
4:00–6:00 pm 4:00–6:00 pm
Life 101: Cooking [11–18 years]
Learn to measure ingredients, follow a recipe, and perhaps make up your own recipe when you cook your own homemade pizza! Cooking is a great way to save money and impress your friends and family. ■ Lingo Story Room
3:00–4:00 pm
Wed Oct 9
3:30–4:30 pm
Teen Author Visit [11–18 years]
NOV 4–FEB 9 Value Added
Ben Mikaelsen, award-winning author, is our guest speaker for Teen Read Week (Oct. 13 through 19, we’re daring teens to read for fun!) Mikaelsen has written books such as Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost of Spirit Bear. Cosponsored by Auburn-Washburn school district and Shawnee Heights High School. There is an 8am program held at Washburn Rural High School, 5900 SW 61st St.
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Art that tells what Americans believe
■ Marvin Auditorium
Wed Oct 16
3:30–4:30 pm
Mini Apple Pies Made Easy [11–18 years]
Follow a recipe to make homemade pie crust, roll the crust, add apples, sugar and spices, and top with a thin layer of crust. Bake to a golden brown. So delicious your friends will be jealous. All ingredients provided. ■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Oct 28
3:30–4:30 pm
Anime Cosplay [all ages]
Dress up as an anime character for the costume contest! Whether you’re into creepy or cute, we’ll have anime-inspired trivia, crafts and games for you at this pre-Halloween Cosplay.
10:00–11:00 am 1:00–2:00 pm
Tue
Oct 29
6:00–8:00 pm
You are 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. ■ The Edge
Wed Oct 30
4:00–5:30 pm
Life 101 How to Score the Perfect Job [11–18 years]
Discover what career field best suits you. Rethink your skills, interests and values as they relate to the world of work. Learn about community resources for landing your dream job. Registration required. Call 580-4565. ■ Computer Training Center
Thu Nov 7
3:30–4:30 pm
Catching Fire [11–18 years]
Rekindle your love of The Hunger Games by celebrating its second film, Catching Fire. You’ll enjoy crafts, trivia and experience what it’s like to be Katniss in a role playing game. ■ Marvin Auditorium
Sat
Nov 23
2:00–4:00 pm
Basic Bread & Butter [11–18 years]
Learn how to make homemade butter the quick and easy way. Enjoy the freshly made butter on top of a slice of hot, steamy bread. All ingredients are provided. ■ The Edge
Mon Nov 25
3:30–4:30 pm
I Survived the Wilderness [11–18 years]
Find out if you have what it takes to hack it alone in the wild. We’ll hone your skills in this fast-paced role playing game in which two teams face off in a fight for survival. ■ Lingo Story Room
Thu Oct 17
■ Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Ave.
Fri
4:00–5:00 pm
Double Dueling: Yugioh [11–18 years] and Magic the Gathering [14+ years]
Join us as this beguiling guitarist shares a lifetime of old-time songs with his fingerstyle accompaniment. Kelly brings these old songs into a new dialogue between voice and instrument.
Oct 18
Open Mic Night [12–18 years]
Mon Nov 25
3:00–4:00 pm
Fri
u Oakland Community Center - call 368-3793
4:00–5:00 pm
u Garfield Community Center - call 368-3787
7:00–8:30 pm
■ David J’s Place
■ The Edge
Mon Nov 18
Kelly Werts, Folk Music Charmer
■ Marvin Auditorium
4:00–5:00 pm
Satisfy your appetite for good books by browsing the nominations and winners of the Teens’ Top Ten, a “teen choice” list nominated by teens around the country. Talk about your favorites and cast your vote while making a delicious dessert. More at ala.org/teenstopten.
u Velma Paris Community Center - call 862-1630
Wed Nov 13
The wind on the Prairie has never sounded so lovely! The Konza Winds are coming across the Flint Hills from Kansas State University to perform mesmerizing woodwind quintet music. Sun Oct 13
4:00–5:00 pm
u Central Park Community Center - call 368-3796
The Konza Winds
■ Marvin Auditorium
4:00–5:00 pm
u Crestview Community Center - call 368-2448
Sit back, relax and enjoy piano classics, including Mozart, Chopin and Brahms, plus traditional American and Chinese vocal pieces, performed by a visiting Chinese delegation of engineers, physicians, TV producers and lawyers, outstanding musicians in their own right. They are joined by Topeka lawyers and physicians. Mon Oct 7
3:30–4:30 pm 3:30–4:30 pm
How to Score the Perfect Job [16–20 years]
MUSIC
■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Books & Bites [11–18 years]
TEENS
A romance set in 1941 Sicily, Malèna, a World War II widow, is the center of almost every man’s fantasy and every woman’s envy. © Miramax | Italy | 2000 | Rated R | 106 min Tue
MOVIES
■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC
International Film: Malèna
3:30–4:30 pm
7:00–9:30 pm
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