Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
View details
-
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.
-
Saturday May 11 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Musical Storytime!
Shake off your sleepiness with some fun songs and stories with Kyler!
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Wednesday May 15 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Community Action, Inc.
Community Action staff provide information, answer questions, make referrals, and offer personalized support to individuals seeking support & services from Community Action and other local resources.
-
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.
-
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!
-
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.
-
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
-
Wednesday May 15 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
TALK Book Discussion
TALK immerses you in powerful stories & new perspectives. Discuss with open-minded group in person or virtually (register for link). Sponsored by Humanities Kansas. Need a book? Email [email protected].
-
Thursday May 16 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.
-
Thursday May 16 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.
-
Thursday May 16 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.
-
Thursday May 16 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
PowerPoint Basics
Beginners create a dynamic presentation from start to finish. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations. No registration necessary. First come, first served.
-
Thursday May 16 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Journaling with Words and Images
Explore writing & art through journaling. Sessions offer inspiration, activities, examples from others, online resources, and prompts for future texts or art. Register for in-person or Zoom link.
-
Thursday May 16 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.
-
Thursday May 16 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Sensory & Self-Care Day
Feeling stressed? Play with Legos, magnatiles, Jenga, puzzles, do some journaling, and find some calm.
-
Thursday May 16 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Giant and Mini Games
Let's play oversized and very small games. We'll play unusual size versions of games like Jenga and Connect Four.
-
Friday May 17 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.
-
Friday May 17 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
3rd Friday Musical Storytime
Get the kids together for some fun with 3rd Friday Musical Storytime! Dancing, singing, books, Boomer and fun!
-
Friday May 17 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!
-
Saturday May 18 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.
-
Sunday May 19 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.
-
Sunday May 19 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
So Many Books: Like Water for Chocolate
Let's discuss a love story set in Mexico, Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. Attend in-person or register for Zoom link. Email [email protected] if you need a book or have questions.
-
Sunday May 19 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Sorting Out Race Traveling Exhibit Talk
Hear staff from the Kauffman Museum discuss the origins and the nearly 10-year history of the Sorting Out Race traveling exhibit.
-
Sunday May 19 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.
-
Monday May 20 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.
-
Monday May 20 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.
-
Monday May 20 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Cutting the Cable Cord
Learn about some of the alternatives to traditional cable or satellite TV, and the benefits and drawbacks of streaming TV and HDTV antennas. No registration necessary. First come, first served.
-
Monday May 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
New to Medicare
Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging staff will help you navigate Medicare to make sure you are getting the best plan for your needs.
-
Monday May 20 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.
-
Monday May 20 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.
-
Monday May 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Cricut Demos
Watch Laura create projects using the Cricut machine and its software. She'll demonstrate ways you can use it and answer questions.
-
Tuesday May 21 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.
-
Tuesday May 21 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.
-
Tuesday May 21 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Nonprofit Resource Workshop
Learn the basic elements of a standard project grant proposal to a foundation; the "do's" and "don't's" of writing and submitting a proposal; and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no.
-
Tuesday May 21 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Excel: Intro to Spreadsheets
Learn about cells, columns, rows, AutoSum, simple formulas and page setup features. No registration necessary. First come, first served.
-
Tuesday May 21 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.
-
Tuesday May 21 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.
-
Tuesday May 21 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.
-
Tuesday May 21 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.