Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Monday December 15 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Up from the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
See the gallery transformed into a garden where you can take a calming stroll through wildflowers, parks and artist's imagined landscapes. Explore connections between communities & the natural world.
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Monday December 15 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Community Storytime: Central Park Community Center
Let's meet up to enjoy stories, songs and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
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Monday December 15 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Cornerstone Family School Choirs
Hear students sing delightful holiday songs.
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Monday December 15 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
New to Medicare
Get Medicare advice from Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging.
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Monday December 15 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Local History Research: Beginning Resources
Explore our local history research tools & practice using them. We'll talk about Sanborn maps, city directories, Shawnee Co Historical Society Bulletins, vertical files & newspaper card catalog.
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Tuesday December 16 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Up from the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
See the gallery transformed into a garden where you can take a calming stroll through wildflowers, parks and artist's imagined landscapes. Explore connections between communities & the natural world.
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Tuesday December 16 11:00am - 11:30am CST
Most Pure Heart of Mary Select Choir and Jazz Band
Hear students sing and play Christmas carols.
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Tuesday December 16 11:00am - 1:00pm CST
Computer and Gadget Help
Whether you are a new tech user, or just need guidance setting up your new device, resetting passwords, or filling out online forms and applications - drop in for help, no appointment necessary.
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Tuesday December 16 11:30am - 12:00pm CST
North Fairview 6th Grade Choir
Hear festive songs performed by North Fairview 6th graders.
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Tuesday December 16 12:00pm - 6:00pm CST
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
Discuss FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), career exploration and school selection with TRIO Educational Opportunity Center advisor Melody Lawrence.
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Tuesday December 16 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Save Your Family Memories
Don't lose moments you recorded on VHS or cassette tapes long ago! Learn about the library equipment you can use to convert those tapes to digital files.
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Wednesday December 17 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Up from the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
See the gallery transformed into a garden where you can take a calming stroll through wildflowers, parks and artist's imagined landscapes. Explore connections between communities & the natural world.
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Wednesday December 17 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Geri-Fit: Strengthen for Freedom
Build muscle and strength to live better as you age. Designed exclusively for older adults, Geri-Fit helps rebuild strength that has been lost through the aging process.
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Wednesday December 17 11:30am - 12:00pm CST
St. Marys Sound
Hear holiday songs sung by students.
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Wednesday December 17 12:30pm - 1:00pm CST
Melodears
Hear holiday music from this women's chorus.
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Wednesday December 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Build Life Skills with HEART's CREW Program
Learn how to manage stress & life challenges, make meaningful community connections, & recognize signs of anxiety & depression with experts from CREW (Connection Resilience Empowerment Worth).
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Wednesday December 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Learn to Make Paper Flowers
Create paper flowers to turn into a colorful bouquet to take home with you. We will provide supplies and step-by-step directions.
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Wednesday December 17 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Clase de Ingles: English Language Class
Whether you're just starting or want to improve your skills, join us for free English language classes designed for adult learners.
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Wednesday December 17 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
TALK Book Group
TALK book discussions immerse readers in captivating stories and introduce new perspectives through literature. Attend in person or email [email protected] for Zoom link.
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Thursday December 18 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Up from the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
See the gallery transformed into a garden where you can take a calming stroll through wildflowers, parks and artist's imagined landscapes. Explore connections between communities & the natural world.
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Thursday December 18 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Community Storytime: Pine Ridge
Let's meet up to enjoy stories, songs and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year-olds.
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Thursday December 18 11:00am - 11:30am CST
Highland Park High School Scot Singers
Listen to the singers from Highland Park High School perform holiday songs.
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Thursday December 18 12:00pm - 12:30pm CST
Burlingame Junior High Orchestra
Hear this student orchestra perform delightful holiday tunes.
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Thursday December 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Being a caregiver can be incredibly stressful. Meet and talk to others in the same situation. For more information call April Maddox at Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging (785) 235-1367.
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Thursday December 18 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Missing Money Mystery
Sign up for 12 exciting sessions that will ignite curiosity and stimulate learning by creating real life contexts including lab analyses, print making, cryptograms and investigation.
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Thursday December 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Intro to Smartphones: Android
Learn to use your Android Smartphone. Use Gmail and text, get directions using Google Maps, search the internet, download apps, change your settings, and other useful tasks.
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Friday December 19 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Up from the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
See the gallery transformed into a garden where you can take a calming stroll through wildflowers, parks and artist's imagined landscapes. Explore connections between communities & the natural world.
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Friday December 19 10:30am - 11:45am CST
Zoomers Geri-Fit - Advanced exercise class for older adults
After successfully completing the Geri-Fit Strengthening class, the next step is the Zoomers workout. Designed exclusively for older adults, Geri-Fit helps rebuild strength.
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Friday December 19 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Jardine Middle School Orchestra
Hear this student orchestra perform delightful holiday tunes.
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Friday December 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Community Action, Inc.
Community Action staff provide information, answer questions, make referrals, & offer personalized support to individuals seeking support & services from Community Action & other local resources.
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Friday December 19 5:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Computer and Gadget Help
Whether you are a new tech user, or just need guidance setting up your new device, resetting passwords, or filling out online forms and applications - drop in for help, no appointment necessary.
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Saturday December 20 9:00am - 6:00pm CST
Up From the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
See the gallery transformed into a garden where you can take a calming stroll through wildflowers, parks and artist's imagined landscapes. Explore connections between communities & the natural world.
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Saturday December 20 9:30am - 10:30am CST
Saturday Scribblers
Swap writing tips, ideas and more as we engage with new stories. This month we will chat about our goals for 2026 and plan for another year of writing.
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Saturday December 20 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Preschool Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
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Saturday December 20 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Intro to Smartphones: iPhone
Learn to use your iPhone. Use email and text, get directions using Apple Maps, search the internet, download apps, change your settings and explore other useful tasks.
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Saturday December 20 11:00am - 1:00pm CST
Stuffie Sleepover
Boomer is having a sleepover and all his stuffie friends are invited! Join us for story time, blanket making, then leave your stuffie with Boomer for a night of fun! Pick up will be Sunday after 12pm.
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Saturday December 20 11:00am - 11:30am CST
Silverwinds Flute Ensemble
Enjoy holiday music played by this group including a piccolo, soprano flute, alto flute and bass flute.
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Saturday December 20 11:30am - 12:10pm CST
Topeka West Charger Band Jazz and Trumpet Ensemble
Hear holiday tunes performed by Topeka West High School students.
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Saturday December 20 2:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Stuffie Photography: Teens Creating Core Memories
Our younger friends have entrusted the library with their stuffies for a sleepover! Teens will capture the memories by exploring the library with the stuffies and taking photos.
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Sunday December 21 12:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Up From the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
See the gallery transformed into a garden where you can take a calming stroll through wildflowers, parks and artist's imagined landscapes. Explore connections between communities & the natural world.
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Sunday December 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Her Story: The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
This group explores stories of strong women, such as Daunis, whose dream of college is deferred while caring for her mother and investing drug related deaths. Questions? E-mail [email protected]
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Monday December 22 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Up from the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
See the gallery transformed into a garden where you can take a calming stroll through wildflowers, parks and artist's imagined landscapes. Explore connections between communities & the natural world.
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Tuesday December 23 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Up from the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
See the gallery transformed into a garden where you can take a calming stroll through wildflowers, parks and artist's imagined landscapes. Explore connections between communities & the natural world.
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Tuesday December 23 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Community Storytime: West Ridge Mall
Let's meet up to enjoy stories, songs and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
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Tuesday December 23 12:00pm - 6:00pm CST
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center
Discuss FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), career exploration and school selection with TRIO Educational Opportunity Center advisor Melody Lawrence.
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Wednesday December 24 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Library Closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
The library and library services will be closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
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Thursday December 25 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Library Closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
The library and library services will be closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.