Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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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.
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Tuesday April 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
YWCA Racial Justice Challenge Wrap-Up
Honor our challenge journey, connect with other participants, and learn from local leaders and experts on the weekly topics covered in the challenge, moderated by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector.
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Wednesday May 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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Wednesday May 1 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 1 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 1 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 1 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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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Wednesday May 1 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 1 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 1 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 1 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 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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Thursday May 2 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 May 2 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 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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Thursday May 2 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Microsoft Word Basics
Get started with the basics of Microsoft Word. Learn to navigate, create and edit documents, text editing techniques and how to insert a picture. No registration necessary. First come, first served.
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Thursday May 2 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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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Thursday May 2 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 May 2 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 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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Thursday May 2 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 May 2 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
HCCI Roadmap to Retirement
Free workshop on organizing, finance and an author visit with Connie Mason Michaelis. Learn from experts about protecting your future and get inspired for a vibrant retirement!
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Thursday May 2 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 May 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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Friday May 3 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 May 3 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 3 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 May 3 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Holiday Happenings
Celebrate the people who love and care for you by making gifts for them. Create a spinning magnetic sculpture, and eat some nutritious and delicious fruits and veggies in their honor.
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Friday May 3 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 May 4 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 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.