Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Thursday March 28 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 March 28 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigator volunteers through United Way of Kaw Valley will help clients to prepare paperwork, gather documentation, access community resources that might benefit and/or support their needs.
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Thursday March 28 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 March 28 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 March 28 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Digital Shawnee County Historical Society Bulletins
Local History Librarian Katie Keckeisen will present a program on the digital collection of the Bulletin of the Shawnee County Historical Society and how it can be used for research.
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Friday March 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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Friday March 29 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigator volunteers through United Way of Kaw Valley will help clients to prepare paperwork, gather documentation, access community resources that might benefit and/or support their needs.
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Saturday March 30 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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Sunday March 31 12:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Library Closed for Easter
The library and library services will be closed for Easter.
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Monday April 1 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 1 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 1 12:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigator volunteers through United Way of Kaw Valley will help clients to prepare paperwork, gather documentation, access community resources that might benefit and/or support their needs.
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Monday April 1 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
New to Medicare
Get Medicare advice from Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging.
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Monday April 1 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 April 1 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 1 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 April 1 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 April 2 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 2 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
League of Women Voters Tuesday Topics
Hear about work League committees and members completed in the past year. League members will vote on 2024-2026 board members. Attend in person or click event title for Zoom link.
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Tuesday April 2 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 2 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 2 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 April 2 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 April 2 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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Tuesday April 2 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
VITA Tax Preparation Assistance
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will help people with their taxes by appointment or walk-in. Appointments are preferred, call (785) 969-9951 to schedule an appointment.
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Tuesday April 2 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Opioids: how to identify an overdose and administer naloxone
Learn the signs of an overdose and how some overdoses can be interrupted by using the opioid antagonist, Naloxone. Naloxone is a tool that can reverse the symptoms of some types of overdoses.
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Wednesday April 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 April 3 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 3 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 April 4 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
VITA Tax Preparation Assistance
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will help people with their taxes by appointment or walk-in. Appointments are preferred, call (785) 969-9951 to schedule an appointment.
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Thursday April 4 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 April 4 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 4 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
For the Life of Your Business
Explore the current topics driving business success including digital marketing, business ideation, bootstrapping, side hustle to success, funding and value propositions.
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Thursday April 4 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 4 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Internet Introduction
Learn about browsers, search engines and how to navigate websites to find information online. No registration necessary. First come, first served.
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Thursday April 4 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 4 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Nonprofit Resource Workshop
Learn who funds nonprofits & their motivations; what funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding; & how to identify potential funders & make the first approach.
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Thursday April 4 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 4 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 April 4 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 4 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Zoo Animals Live
Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animals up close as the Zoo's education specialist helps you separate animal fact from fiction.
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Thursday April 4 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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Friday April 5 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 5 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
First Friday Teen Art
Let's collaborate with NOTO and our incredible artists to celebrate art! Come see what we're making and learning about on the First Friday of the month.
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Friday April 5 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 5 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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Saturday April 6 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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Sunday April 7 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 7 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Marcus Lewis Big Band - Jazz & Hip-Hop
Be entertained by Kansas City's Marcus Lewis Big Band. This 18-piece band combines big band jazz with hip-hop vocalists.