Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Sunday May 5 12:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
This collaboration between the Black American Blueprint Collective and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery reflects on the local impact of the landmark Brown V. Board ruling 70 years later.
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Monday May 6 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
This collaboration between the Black American Blueprint Collective and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery reflects on the local impact of the landmark Brown V. Board ruling 70 years later.
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Monday May 6 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Building Readers: Baby Bookworms
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through interactive songs, stories and bounces. This is a special time for infants 0-12 months and their caregivers to gather for learning and fun.
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Monday May 6 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Email for Beginners
Using Google's free email, Gmail, learn how to log into, open, delete, reply to and forward email messages. No registration necessary. First come, first served.
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Monday May 6 12:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigator volunteers through United Way of Kaw Valley will help clients identify needs and then make referrals to community resources that might benefit and/or support their needs.
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Monday May 6 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
New to Medicare
Get Medicare advice from Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging.
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Monday May 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Caregiver Support 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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Monday May 6 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Community Action
Help identify needs in our community for families. Learn more about how Community Action helps fight poverty in Topeka and how to access resources for families.
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Monday May 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Art
Try out new art styles in the Edge on Mondays with Andrew! Let's get artsy crafty! The 2nd and 4th Mondays will be set projects and 1st and 3rd will be unprompted.
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Bilingual Book Fun
Explore Spanish language with Spanish speakers and non Spanish speakers. Dance and read bilingual books.
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Monday May 6 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Clase de Inglés como Segundo Idioma
Esta clase es para estudiantes principiantes e intermedios que desean mejorar su inglés. This class is for beginning to intermediate learners who want to improve their English language skills.
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Tuesday May 7 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
This collaboration between the Black American Blueprint Collective and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery reflects on the local impact of the landmark Brown V. Board ruling 70 years later.
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Tuesday May 7 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Building Readers: Totally 2s
Kids 24-36 months old and their caregivers will totally love this opportunity to discover all things Two. We'll read, sing, move, play and discover so much about your 2 year old's expanding world.
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Tuesday May 7 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
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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Tuesday May 7 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Beginning Computer Navigation
Learn how to use a mouse, navigate Windows 10, find and open apps and files. No registration necessary. First come, first served.
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Building Readers: Totally 2s
Kids 24-36 months old & their caregivers will totally love this opportunity to discover all things Two. We'll read, sing, move, play, & discover so much about your 2 year old's expanding world.
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Tuesday May 7 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
League of Women Voters Tuesday Topics
Sherman Smith Editor of the Kansas Reflector will talk about their coverage of Kansas government and politics. (Rescheduled from Jan 9.) Attend in person or click the event title for the Zoom link.
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Tuesday May 7 1:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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 May 7 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigator volunteers through United Way of Kaw Valley will help clients identify needs and then make referrals to community resources that might benefit and/or support their needs.
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Tuesday May 7 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen D&D
Tuesday nights in the Edge are for Dungeons & Dragons! We'll be learning to play the table top game. Build a character and drop in to explore the world we'll build. Ages 12-18.
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Tuesday May 7 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Internet Genealogy for Beginners
Get started in genealogy and learn how to build your family tree online using the print and online resources your library offers. Register to receive the Zoom link.
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Wednesday May 8 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
This collaboration between the Black American Blueprint Collective and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery reflects on the local impact of the landmark Brown V. Board ruling 70 years later.
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Wednesday May 8 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Building Readers: Wonderful 1s
Enjoy this focused parent and child interaction time with your one year old. We'll share bubbles, stories, song and play.
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Geri-FIt
Build muscle and strength to live better as you age. Designed exclusively for older adults, Geri-Fit helps rebuild strength that's been lost through the aging process.
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Wednesday May 8 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigator volunteers through United Way of Kaw Valley will help clients identify needs and then make referrals to community resources that might benefit and/or support their needs.
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigator volunteers through United Way of Kaw Valley will help clients identify needs and then make referrals to community resources that might benefit and/or support their needs.
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Wednesday May 8 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Bilingual Games
Bilingual games are a tool to learn Spanish words, have fun and make new friends.
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Wednesday May 8 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen Movie Night
Enjoy a mid-week movie and popcorn in the Edge for teens! Have a movie suggestion? Let us know!
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Wednesday May 8 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Power Yoga
This class will be working in a fluid flow style yoga. You will be moving safely in and out of postures in a way that builds warmth. You need to be able to get up and down off the floor to participate
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Thursday May 9 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
This collaboration between the Black American Blueprint Collective and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery reflects on the local impact of the landmark Brown V. Board ruling 70 years later.
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Thursday May 9 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
SCORE Business Mentoring
SCORE mentors provide one-on-one advice on business best practices & resources to help your small business thrive. SCORE mentoring is free for aspiring or established owners of U.S.-based businesses.
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
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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Thursday May 9 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Sensory & Self-Care Day
Feeling stressed? Play with Legos, magnatiles, Jenga, puzzles, do some journaling, and find some calm.
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Thursday May 9 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigator volunteers through United Way of Kaw Valley will help clients identify needs and then make referrals to community resources that might benefit and/or support their needs.
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Thursday May 9 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Gaming for Elementary-Age Kids
Let's play games on the Nintendo Switch. This is an opportunity for our friends Kindergarten through 12 years old to play the games that are usually only available in the teen room.
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Thursday May 9 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Clase de Inglés como Segundo Idioma
Esta clase es para estudiantes principiantes e intermedios que desean mejorar su inglés. This class is for beginning to intermediate learners who want to improve their English language skills.
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Thursday May 9 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
What Demonstration Gardens Teach
Explore the benefits of eight local Demonstration Gardens. These gardens are designed to be interactive to teach gardening techniques based on research. Presented by master gardener Sharon Buscher.
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Friday May 10 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
This collaboration between the Black American Blueprint Collective and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery reflects on the local impact of the landmark Brown V. Board ruling 70 years later.
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Friday May 10 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Big Idea - The Power of Photography in the Civil Rights Era
Photographer Ann Dean & Dr. Valerie Mendoza delve into the impact of photography on the civil rights movement in the aftermath of the Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education. Watch livestream.
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Friday May 10 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Community Action
Help identify needs in our community for families. Learn more about how Community Action helps fight poverty in Topeka and how to access resources for families.
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Friday May 10 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen BYOB Club
Spend an hour digging into what you're reading and what your peers are reading! Build your reading list and decide what you just HAVE to read next. P.S. There will be snacks.
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Friday May 10 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigator volunteers through United Way of Kaw Valley will help clients identify needs and then make referrals to community resources that might benefit and/or support their needs.
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Friday May 10 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Our Stories: Topeka's Black Communities
Historians and scholars will be part of a moderated panel discussion on Topeka's historically Black community neighborhoods, their unique identities, and their continued legacies.
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Saturday May 11 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
This collaboration between the Black American Blueprint Collective and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery reflects on the local impact of the landmark Brown V. Board ruling 70 years later.
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Musical Storytime!
Shake off your sleepiness with some fun songs and stories with Kyler!
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Sunday May 12 12:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
This collaboration between the Black American Blueprint Collective and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery reflects on the local impact of the landmark Brown V. Board ruling 70 years later.
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Sunday May 12 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
NAVO Trio
NAVO Trio combines virtuosic talents of three internationally recognized musicians Margaret Marco (oboe), Véronique Mathieu (violin) and Ellen R. Sommer (piano) who promote works by female composers.
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Monday May 13 7:30am - 11:30am CDT
Monday Farmers Market
Shop high-quality, locally-grown produce, farm fresh eggs, baked goods, fresh cut flowers and bedding plants. What a fresh way to start your week. Look for more variety as the season progresses.
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Monday May 13 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
This collaboration between the Black American Blueprint Collective and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery reflects on the local impact of the landmark Brown V. Board ruling 70 years later.
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Monday May 13 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Building Readers: Baby Bookworms
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through interactive songs, stories and bounces. This is a special time for infants 0-12 months and their caregivers to gather for learning and fun.
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Monday May 13 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Community Action
Help identify needs in our community for families. Learn more about how Community Action helps fight poverty in Topeka and how to access resources for families.
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Monday May 13 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Topeka Family Legal Project
Meet with Topeka Family Legal Project staff to apply for legal assistance related to housing, educational and income-related legal issues.
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Monday May 13 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Art
Try out new art styles in the Edge on Mondays with Andrew! Let's get artsy crafty! The 2nd and 4th Mondays will be set projects and 1st and 3rd will be unprompted.
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Monday May 13 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Caregiver Support 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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Tuesday May 14 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
This collaboration between the Black American Blueprint Collective and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery reflects on the local impact of the landmark Brown V. Board ruling 70 years later.
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Tuesday May 14 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Building Readers: Totally 2s
Kids 24-36 months old and their caregivers will totally love this opportunity to discover all things Two. We'll read, sing, move, play and discover so much about your 2 year old's expanding world.
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Tuesday May 14 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
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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Tuesday May 14 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Building Readers: Totally 2s
Kids 24-36 months old & their caregivers will totally love this opportunity to discover all things Two. We'll read, sing, move, play, & discover so much about your 2 year old's expanding world.
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Tuesday May 14 1:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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 May 14 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Kids Builders Club
School age kids develop their motor and mental skills by creating different structures. Regular attendance not required.
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Tuesday May 14 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen D&D
Tuesday nights in the Edge are for Dungeons & Dragons! We'll be learning to play the table top game. Build a character and drop in to explore the world we'll build. Ages 12-18.
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Tuesday May 14 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Internet Genealogy 2
Learn more about researching your family with this interactive class. You will learn how to find local resources online and from libraries and repositories. Register to attend in person or by Zoom.
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Wednesday May 15 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Our Stories: African American Topeka Before and After Brown
This collaboration between the Black American Blueprint Collective and the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery reflects on the local impact of the landmark Brown V. Board ruling 70 years later.
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Wednesday May 15 9:00am - 11:30am CDT
Community Health Needs Assessment
View outcomes of community perception surveys, data analysis and most recent County Health Rankings to determine priorities for Shawnee County's Community Health Need Assessment.
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Wednesday May 15 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Building Readers: Wonderful 1s
Enjoy this focused parent and child interaction time with your one year old. We'll share bubbles, stories, song and play.
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Wednesday May 15 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Geri-FIt
Build muscle and strength to live better as you age. Designed exclusively for older adults, Geri-Fit helps rebuild strength that's been lost through the aging process.
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Wednesday May 15 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Makers Club
Join us in crafting three dimensional and fun creations. From paper squishies and cardboard pocket games to rolling characters these projects will let you use your steam skills.
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Wednesday May 15 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen Movie Night
Enjoy a mid-week movie and popcorn in the Edge for teens! Have a movie suggestion? Let us know!
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Wednesday May 15 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
How to Start a Business
Get basic steps of starting a small business. Learn about local resources, how to research your ideas & markets, legal & registration requirements, business plan resources, & financing opportunities.
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Wednesday May 15 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Power Yoga
This class will be working in a fluid flow style yoga. You will be moving safely in and out of postures in a way that builds warmth. You need to be able to get up and down off the floor to participate