Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Friday April 19 All Day
Week of the Young Child Book Giveaway
Pick up a free copy of the book "Peppa's Pizza Party" April 14-21 in the Kids Library. One book per family while supplies last.
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Friday April 19 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 April 19 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 April 19 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 April 19 4:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Picture the Dream
Help us paint a mural! Visual artists Aisha Imani Sanaa and Vivian Bluett have designed an art image that highlights unity, community, change, and a better future for children and families.
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Friday April 19 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Mario Bros Tournament
Can you #BeatTheLibrarian? Give it your best shot at one of our Mario games (or others) on the 3rd Friday evening of the month!
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Friday April 19 6:30pm - 9:00pm CDT
Library Trivia: Evening Edition
Enter as a team of 5-8 people working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams! Doors open at 6pm. Registration for teams begins Mar 1.
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Saturday April 20 All Day
Week of the Young Child Book Giveaway
Pick up a free copy of the book "Peppa's Pizza Party" April 14-21 in the Kids Library. One book per family while supplies last.
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Saturday April 20 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Short Film Screenings
Attend this free film festival to see multiple short films made by local, regional and international filmmakers. WIFI Film Festival celebrates film production and education in film.
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Saturday April 20 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 April 20 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Digital Scrapbooking Your Family Tree
Learn how to use your family tree to make a frame-able wall chart. It is a great gift idea. Each participant will be able to print a color wall chart of their family tree to frame.
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Movies Are Fine for a Bright Boy Like You
Relish a reading and a talk about humorous film conventions featuring Andy Farkas. Learn more about filmmaking at WIFI Film Festival Workshops. These educational sessions are free to attend.
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 10:50am CDT
Filmmaking Featuring Lolo Loren
Lolo Loren is an actor, writer and producer. Learn more about filmmaking at WIFI Film Festival Workshops. These educational sessions are free to attend.
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Saturday April 20 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Music in Film featuring Ethan Jackson
V-100 DJ and independent filmmaker Ethan Jackson will talk about music in film. Learn more about filmmaking at WIFI Film Festival Workshops. These educational sessions are free to attend.
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Saturday April 20 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Religion in Film Featuring Christian Watkins
Reverend Watkins specializes in Constructive Theologies and community-based social change. She is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ.
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Saturday April 20 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Scriptwriting Featuring Ivy Pruss
Writer, producer and director Ivy Pruss will talk about scriptwriting. Learn about filmmaking in this free educational workshop.
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Saturday April 20 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Revealing Hollywood Magic featuring Pamela Schmidt
Take a journey through revolutionary special effects in filmmaking with professor Pamela Schmidt of Washburn University. She will talk about the history of special effects in the movie industry.
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Saturday April 20 3:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Library Trivia: Afternoon Edition
Enter as a team of up to 8 people working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories for fun and prizes. Registration for teams begins Mar 1.
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Saturday April 20 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Women's Panel with Sue Vicory
This moderated panel discussion focuses on women working in the filmmaking industry. Washburn University alum, Sue Vicory will moderate the discussion. WIFI Film Festival is a free community event.
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Sunday April 21 All Day
Week of the Young Child Book Giveaway
Pick up a free copy of the book "Peppa's Pizza Party" April 14-21 in the Kids Library. One book per family while supplies last.
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Sunday April 21 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 April 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Elizabeth Farnsworth Book Launch
Journalist Elizabeth Farnsworth (PBS Newshour) will discuss her first novella, Last Light, historical fiction set in Topeka & the Flint Hills inspired by true events. She will also answer questions.
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Sunday April 21 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Our Stories: Historical Reenactors in the Gallery
Learn about Topeka's African American history from reenactors who will highlight local trailblazing people and historical events highlighted in the Our Stories exhibit.
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Monday April 22 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 April 22 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 April 22 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 April 22 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 April 22 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Holiday Happenings
Make crafts, eat snacks and celebrate our amazing world. Make a rain cloud in a jar and a tornado in a bottle. Create seed bombs that will grow into an explosion of color this summer.
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Monday April 22 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 April 23 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 April 23 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 April 23 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 April 23 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Nonprofit Resource Workshop
Learn how to search Foundation Directory for grantmakers who have funded organizations working on causes and with communities similar to those your nonprofit serves.
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Tuesday April 23 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 April 23 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 April 23 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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Tuesday April 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual Adventure Survivor Diaries Author Visit
Meet Canadian Author Terry Lynn Johnson virtually as she talks about her Survivor Diaries books for grade school age readers. Watch from the library, school or home. Geared for 2nd - 4th graders.
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Tuesday April 23 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 April 23 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Itty Bitty Art Show
Try your hand at making itty bitty art. Each week we will make either tiny 3''x3" paintings, 3"x3" drawings or sculptures that fit in a 3"x3"x3" box.
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Tuesday April 23 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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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 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 April 24 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Walk-In Mental Health Screenings
Staff from Valeo Behavioral Health Care help community members in need understand their own mental health situations, the treatment options available, and how to access services. Walk in help.
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Topeka Workforce Center
Learn how to get assistance with job searching with resume and employment assistance from Topeka Workforce Center programs and services.
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Wednesday April 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Classics Made Modern: The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
Discuss classic and award winning ebooks with other readers. Click event title for Zoom link. Contact Lissa at [email protected] for help with the Zoom link, Facebook group or questions.
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 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 April 24 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 April 24 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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Wednesday April 24 7:00pm - 7:05pm 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 April 25 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 April 25 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 April 25 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Racial Justice Challenge
Reflect on your learning and discuss your experiences with other community participants in the Racial Justice Challenge. We'll have a new discussion every week in April.
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Thursday April 25 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Healthy Kansas Kids
Families with children, caretakers of children, and pregnant women can learn about KanCare and how to complete the application process with an Outreach Representative who speaks English and Spanish.
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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Itty Bitty Art Show
Try your hand at making itty bitty art. Each week we will make either tiny 3''x3" paintings, 3"x3" drawings or sculptures that fit in a 3"x3"x3" box.
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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Pioneer Anthony Ward original owner of Old Prairie Town
Barbara LaClair will discuss her investigation into the Topeka pioneer Anthony Ward of Old Prairie Town.
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Friday April 26 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 April 26 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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Friday April 26 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Cooking
If you are between the ages of 12 and 18, come experiment with your food! We'll have fun making something delicious the 4th Friday of each month. In April we will make guacamole and chips!
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Friday April 26 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Topeka's Black Wall Street
Historians and scholars will be part of a moderated discussion on the historical Black-owned businesses that defined Topeka's 4th Street Business District in the 1st half of the twentieth century.
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Saturday April 27 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 April 27 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Musical Storytime!
Shake off your sleepiness with some fun songs and stories with Kyler!
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 12:30pm CDT
El DÃa de los Niños / Children's Day
Enjoy bilingual storytime & 2 amazing performances! Zydeco Tougeau will play lively, upbeat tunes with a Louisiana twist. Grupo Axé Capoeira Kansas City will demo & teach the Martial Art of Capoeira.
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Sunday April 28 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 April 28 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
So Many Books: The Book of Lost Names
Let's discuss a WWII historical fiction novel The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel. Attend in-person or register for Zoom link. Email [email protected] if you need a book or have questions.
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Monday April 29 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 April 29 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 April 29 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 April 29 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 April 29 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Coding Club
Explore different aspects of coding and ways you can use coding to create your own video games and animations! Come to all the events, or just one or two.
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Monday April 29 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.