Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Friday September 20 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Through the Lens
Explore the technological and artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
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Friday September 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Historic Downtown Topeka Walking Tour
Walk back in time through downtown Topeka. Local history librarian, Katie Keckeisen, will show you amazing historic buildings. We'll also look at historic photos of what the area looked like before.
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Friday September 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Lava Lamps: Secret Groovy Science
Test your biochemist skills to make an alka-seltzer or salt powered lava lamp. What is the secret behind the "lava" lamp? Take yours home to continue experimenting. We'll have a groovy time!
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Saturday September 21 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Through the Lens
Explore the technological and artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
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Sunday September 22 12:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Through the Lens
Explore the technological and artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
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Sunday September 22 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Harpists for Peace
Staff member Jim Mosher and his friends will play their harps. Jim will be joined by harpists from all over Kansas to celebrate all things harp with a focus on world peace.
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Sunday September 22 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen D&D
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure in the floating islands of the Skysea setting! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
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Monday September 23 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 September 23 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Through the Lens
Explore the technological and artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
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Monday September 23 9:30am - 6:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigators through United Way of Kaw Valley will help people access community resources and understand the next steps in getting the help they need.
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Monday September 23 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 September 23 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 September 23 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Art
Create a masterpiece! The 2nd and 4th weeks of each month we'll have a project to work on. The 1st and 3rd weeks will be unprompted time to let your creativity flow.
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Monday September 23 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Amazing Amphibians
The Topeka Zoo will show us amazing amphibians. Vote for your favorite. We will also make a ball and cup toy that looks like a frog catching a fly.
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Monday September 23 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Cricut Demonstration
Expand your crafting possibilities! Laura will show you many ways to use the library's Cricut machine with examples. She'll also answer your Cricut questions.
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Monday September 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Clase de Inglés
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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Monday September 23 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Learn. Engage. Act.
Topeka Voter Collaborative will present about making your voting plan. Join a thoughtful discussion on topics of racial justice. Everyone is welcome. Register to attend in person or virtually.
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Tuesday September 24 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Through the Lens
Explore the technological and artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
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Tuesday September 24 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 September 24 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Preschool Storytime
Have fun with 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 September 24 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 September 24 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 September 24 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen D&D
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure in the floating islands of the Skysea setting! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
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Tuesday September 24 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Convert Analog Media to Digital
Learn about the hardware & software to convert your analog media files to digital. This will cover vinyl players, cassette players and VHS tape conversion using either Elgato software or Audacity.
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Wednesday September 25 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Through the Lens
Explore the technological and artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
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Wednesday September 25 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 September 25 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 September 25 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Bilingual Games
Have fun, make new friends and learn Spanish words. In bilingual games communication is essential. The repetition of words through playing and discussions increase memorization and confidence.
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Wednesday September 25 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Light Free Weights
This class mixes aspects of cross fit, weight training, cardio and aerobics to help strengthen and stabilize the whole body. Can be modified for all intensity levels. Equipment provided.
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Thursday September 26 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 September 26 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Through the Lens
Explore the technological and artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
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Thursday September 26 9:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigators through United Way of Kaw Valley will help people access community resources and understand the next steps in getting the help they need.
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Thursday September 26 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Preschool Storytime
Have fun with 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 September 26 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Let's Chat About Mystery Fiction
Visit with an avid reader about your love of mysteries or discuss what makes a good mystery and how these books are different from other genres. This is an informal conversation not a presentation.
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Thursday September 26 12:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Not Your Average Career Fair
Try a new kind of Career Fair that will empower job seekers when talking to potential employers. You'll find help with resume writing, mock interviews, and donated professional attire to choose from.
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Thursday September 26 2:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigators through United Way of Kaw Valley will help people access community resources and understand the next steps in getting the help they need.
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Thursday September 26 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Let's Talk About Historical Fiction
Visit with an avid reader about your love of historical fiction or learn about it if you've never read it before. Share your favorite books & we'll share ours. This is a chat not a presentation.
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Thursday September 26 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Online to IRL
Got a whole list of ideas, crafts and games you've saved on IG & TikTok, but you've never actually done any of them? Every Thursday afternoon we'll bring them to the real world and try something new!
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Thursday September 26 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Clase de Inglés
Esta clase es para estudiantes principiantes e intermedios que desean mejorar su inglés. This VIDA class is for beginning to intermediate learners who want to improve their English language skills.
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Thursday September 26 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Guide to Research in Shawnee County
Topeka Genealogical Society President Barbara LaClair will highlight the many databases available on the new TGS website and other free online sources.
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Friday September 27 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive
Register to vote, check your voter registration status and learn about advance voting options. Oct 15 is the last day to register to vote in the 2024 general election.
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Friday September 27 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Through the Lens
Explore the technological and artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
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Friday September 27 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Zoomers - Gerifit
After successfully completing the Gerifit Strenghtening class, the next step is the Zoomers workout. Designed exclusively for older adults, Geri-Fit helps rebuild strength.
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Friday September 27 1:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
4th Friday Film
Let's watch a classic film together. We'll offer a variety of films so you can step back in time and appreciate fine acting, directing and stories.
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Friday September 27 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Coding Club events, or just one or two.
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Friday September 27 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 Aug 1.
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Saturday September 28 9:00am - 5:45pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive
Register to vote, check your voter registration status and learn about advance voting options. Oct 15 is the last day to register to vote in the 2024 general election.
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Saturday September 28 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Through the Lens
Explore the technological and artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
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Saturday September 28 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Musical Storytime!
Shake off your sleepiness with some fun songs and stories with Kyler!
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Saturday September 28 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Good Neighbor Day
Learn to use See Click Fix to improve our city, get safety tips from Topeka Police Dept, and enjoy face painting and a balloon artist while celebrating and sharing how to be a good neighbor.
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Saturday September 28 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 Aug 1.
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Sunday September 29 12:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Voter Registration Drive
Register to vote, check your voter registration status and learn about advance voting options. Oct 15 is the last day to register to vote in the 2024 general election.
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Sunday September 29 12:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Through the Lens
Explore the technological and artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
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Sunday September 29 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen D&D
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure in the floating islands of the Skysea setting! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
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Monday September 30 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 September 30 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Through the Lens
Explore the technological and artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
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Monday September 30 9:30am - 6:00pm CDT
Community Navigator
Community Navigators through United Way of Kaw Valley will help people access community resources and understand the next steps in getting the help they need.
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Monday September 30 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 September 30 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Art
Create a masterpiece! The 2nd and 4th weeks of each month we'll have a project to work on. The 1st and 3rd weeks will be unprompted time to let your creativity flow.
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Monday September 30 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Puppet Pandemonium
Come make your own puppet and put on a short puppet show! Choose from a variety of puppet styles from shadow puppets to traditional hand puppets, then write your own play for your puppet to act out!