Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Friday October 31 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Inked
As tattoos are a collaboration between an artist and a client, this exhibition teams the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery with Topeka artists to tell the past, present and future of tattooing.
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Friday October 31 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Halloween Baby & Kid Photos
Get a free professional photo of your kid(s) in Halloween costumes. This event is for all little monsters not affected by daylight. Photo times will be 9-11am and 1-4pm
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Friday October 31 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
The Clothesline Project
View a display that tells a story about domestic violence in Shawnee Co. Each shirt is decorated by a survivor, by someone who cares about them, or YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment staff member.
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Friday October 31 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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Friday October 31 10:30am - 11:45am CDT
Zoomers Geri-Fit - Advanced exercise class for older adults
After successfully completing the Geri-Fit Strengthening class, the next step is the Zoomers workout. Designed exclusively for older adults, Geri-Fit helps rebuild strength.
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Friday October 31 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Halloween Baby & Kid Photos
Get a free professional photo of your kid(s) in Halloween costumes. This event is for all little monsters not affected by daylight. Photo times will be 9-11am and 1-4pm
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Friday October 31 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Bilingual Game: Spanish Rods Word Game
Juego de Palabras (Spanish Rods Word Game) helps kids build their Spanish vocabulary and reading skills through a fast-paced, engaging game that encourages hands-on learning and promotes confidence.
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Friday October 31 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
LEGO Engineers Club
Build and code with us! Learn how to use computer coding on real devices that we'll build ourselves with LEGOS. This month we will design quirky creations to help with every day tasks.
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Saturday November 1 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Inked
As tattoos are a collaboration between an artist and a client, this exhibition teams the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery with Topeka artists to tell the past, present and future of tattooing.
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Saturday November 1 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
The Clothesline Project
View a display that tells a story about domestic violence in Shawnee Co. Each shirt is decorated by a survivor, by someone who cares about them, or YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment staff member.
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Saturday November 1 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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Saturday November 1 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Fall Reading Challenge Celebration
Chat with fellow readers about the books you love and enjoy a light snack. If you completed the Fall Reading Challenge, pick up your prize!
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Saturday November 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Live Tattoo Demonstration
Watch a tattoo being made in real time. Tattooing is a complex & fascinating process between the artist & client. Olympus Ink professional & licensed tattoo artists will work on pieces in the gallery.
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Saturday November 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
LEGO Engineers Club
Build and code with us! Learn how to use computer coding on real devices that we'll build ourselves with LEGOS. This month, we will make an amazing amusement park and program the rides.
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Sunday November 2 12:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Inked
As tattoos are a collaboration between an artist and a client, this exhibition teams the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery with Topeka artists to tell the past, present and future of tattooing.
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Sunday November 2 12:00pm - 9:00pm CST
The Clothesline Project
View a display that tells a story about domestic violence in Shawnee Co. Each shirt is decorated by a survivor, by someone who cares about them, or YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment staff member.
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Sunday November 2 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
A.D. Childers Author Talk
Kansas author and Topeka educator A.D. Childers will talk about her work, answer questions and sign books. Event will include a short business meeting and election of Friends board.
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Sunday November 2 5:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Teen D&D
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
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Monday November 3 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Inked
As tattoos are a collaboration between an artist and a client, this exhibition teams the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery with Topeka artists to tell the past, present and future of tattooing.
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Monday November 3 9:30am - 10:00am CST
Building Readers: Baby Bookworms
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through 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 November 3 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Beginning Email
Learn to log into an email account, create, open, delete, reply to, and forward email messages using Gmail. You should take this class if you are comfortable with computers, but new to email.
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Monday November 3 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Community Storytime: Crestview Community Center
Let's meet up to 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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Monday November 3 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Introduction to the Internet: Shawnee N Community Center
In this 1-hour class you'll learn about search engines and how to navigate websites to find information online. To register call the community center 785-251-6900.
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Monday November 3 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Building Readers: Baby Bookworms
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through 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 November 3 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
New to Medicare
Get Medicare advice from Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging.
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Monday November 3 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Caregiver Support Group 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 November 3 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Teen Challenge
Every other Monday, join us in the EDGE for a quick and engaging challenge that will test your skills and spark your creativity. Nov 3 Sphero-balls | Nov 17 Maze Building
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Monday November 3 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Introduction to the Internet: Shawnee N Community Center
In this 1-hour class you'll learn about search engines and how to navigate websites to find information online. To register call the community center 785-251-6900.
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Monday November 3 5:30pm - 7:00pm CST
Tracing African American Ancestry Conference Report
Kansas Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society members will report on sessions from October National Conference Tracing African American Ancestry: Building, Witnessing & Shaping the Americas.
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Monday November 3 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Murder Mystery Night
Help solve a murder mystery set in a haunted house! Two groups of 20 will become the various characters in a night of whodunnit fun!
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Monday November 3 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Silent Book Club
Enjoy an hour of focused reading time with other readers. Bring whatever book you'd like (yes, even a book for your other book club!) and read in quiet camaraderie.
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Tuesday November 4 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Inked
As tattoos are a collaboration between an artist and a client, this exhibition teams the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery with Topeka artists to tell the past, present and future of tattooing.
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Tuesday November 4 9:30am - 10:00am CST
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 November 4 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Introduction to the Internet: Oakland Community Center
In this 1-hour class you'll learn about search engines and how to navigate websites to find information online. To register call the community center 785-251-6953.
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Tuesday November 4 10:30am - 11:00am CST
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 November 4 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
League of Women Voters Tuesday Topics
Marie Pyko, CEO Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, updates on new & established library services & initiatives, & trends impacting libraries. Meeting starts at noon. Attend in person or by Zoom.
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Tuesday November 4 12:00pm - 6:00pm CST
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 November 4 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Season of Gifting: Beaded Plants Arts & Crafts
Kids will decorate a pot & a tiny beaded plant they will create using beads & wire. This will be perfect as a gift for someone in their life. Project is not holiday related.
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Tuesday November 4 5:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Teen D&D
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
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Tuesday November 4 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Introduction to the Internet: Oakland Community Center
In this 1-hour class you'll learn about search engines and how to navigate websites to find information online. To register call the community center 785-251-6953.
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Tuesday November 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Learn to Use Audio & Video Recording Studios
Learn the basics of audio and video recording in the Recording Studios of the Level 2 Tech Center. This class counts as an orientation prerequisite before booking recording studio time.
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Wednesday November 5 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Inked
As tattoos are a collaboration between an artist and a client, this exhibition teams the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery with Topeka artists to tell the past, present and future of tattooing.
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Wednesday November 5 9:30am - 10:00am CST
Building Readers: Wonderful 1s
Enjoy this focused parent and child interaction time with your one year old. We'll share bubbles, stories, songs and play.
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Wednesday November 5 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Introduction to the Internet: Crestview Community Center
In this 1-hour class you'll learn about search engines and how to navigate websites to find information online. To register call the community center 785-251-6960.
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Wednesday November 5 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Community Storytime: Hill Crest Community Center
Let's meet up to 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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Wednesday November 5 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Building Readers: Wonderful 1s
Enjoy this focused parent and child interaction time with your one year old. We'll share bubbles, stories, songs and play.
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Wednesday November 5 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Geri-Fit: Strengthen for Freedom
Build muscle and strength to live better as you age. Designed exclusively for older adults, Geri-Fit helps rebuild strength that has been lost through the aging process.
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Wednesday November 5 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Building Challenge
Use wooden planks to build all types of structures, from a house to a city! Learn and apply engineering concepts, problem-solving and design principles through hands-on construction.
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Wednesday November 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Build Life Skills with HEART's CREW Program
Learn how to manage stress & life challenges, make meaningful community connections, & recognize signs of anxiety & depression with experts from CREW (Connection Resilience Empowerment Worth).
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Wednesday November 5 5:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Finding Your Family in Prisons, Institutions & Asylums
Learn about non-traditional genealogy research tools and methods to locate family members who were confined to prisons, reformatories, sanatoriums, asylums, penal colonies, etc.
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Wednesday November 5 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Introduction to the Internet: Crestview Community Center
In this 1-hour class you'll learn about search engines and how to navigate websites to find information online. To register call the community center 785-251-6960.
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Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Teen Anime Club
Let's watch and discuss Hunter X Hunter! Then we'll continue building out our playing card game.
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Wednesday November 5 6:30pm - 8:30pm CST
Unraveling the Local News Together
Bring your current yarn project or learn a new skill. Free knit and crochet supplies and instruction provided. Plus, discuss recent public safety and crime coverage in the local news.
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Wednesday November 5 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Clase de Ingles: English Language Class
Whether you're just starting or want to improve your skills, join us for free English language classes designed for adult learners.
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Wednesday November 5 7:00pm - 8:30pm CST
Adventures in Fossil & Rock Hunting
Carrie Riordan will guide us through a fun look at fossil and rock hunting in Kansas and around the world. She'll share stories, favorite finds and tips for discovering your own treasures.
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Thursday November 6 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Inked
As tattoos are a collaboration between an artist and a client, this exhibition teams the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery with Topeka artists to tell the past, present and future of tattooing.
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Thursday November 6 10:00am - 10:30am CST
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 November 6 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Introduction to the Internet: IBSA/Gil Carter Initiative
In this 1-hour class you'll learn about search engines and how to navigate websites to find information online. To register call the community center 913-735-4272.
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Thursday November 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Drop-In Gadget Help
Stop by for help with basic technology tasks like downloading documents, setting up apps, filling out online forms, online job searching, or setting up your new smart phone or eReader.
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Thursday November 6 4:00pm - 4:45pm CST
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 November 6 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Introduction to the Internet: IBSA/Gil Carter Initiative
In this 1-hour class you'll learn about search engines and how to navigate websites to find information online. To register call the community center 913-735-4272.
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Thursday November 6 5:30pm - 7:30pm CST
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 November 6 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Know Your Tenant Rights
Learn your tenant rights, understand the eviction process and find resources and support. Nick Blessing, staff attorney for Kansas Legal Services, will lead this presentation.
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Friday November 7 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Inked
As tattoos are a collaboration between an artist and a client, this exhibition teams the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery with Topeka artists to tell the past, present and future of tattooing.
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Friday November 7 10:00am - 10:30am CST
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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Friday November 7 10:30am - 11:45am CST
Zoomers Geri-Fit - Advanced exercise class for older adults
After successfully completing the Geri-Fit Strengthening class, the next step is the Zoomers workout. Designed exclusively for older adults, Geri-Fit helps rebuild strength.
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Friday November 7 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Healthy Blue Kansas Community Partner
Discover available healthcare services, value-added benefits, and how Healthy Blue Kansas supports your whole-person health.
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Friday November 7 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Bilingual Game: Math Bingo
We will use Spanish and English words as we play the Addition and Subtraction Bingo Board Game with some new friends. Have fun practicing your math and language skills.
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Friday November 7 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Sanborn Maps
Sanborn maps are detailed maps of U.S. cities and towns from the 19th and 20th centuries. We will talk about how you can use the ones in the library to explore Topeka history and research your house.
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Friday November 7 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
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. Geared for K-5th graders.
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Saturday November 8 9:00am - 6:00pm CST
Inked
As tattoos are a collaboration between an artist and a client, this exhibition teams the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery with Topeka artists to tell the past, present and future of tattooing.
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Saturday November 8 10:00am - 10:30am CST
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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Saturday November 8 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Crafting Circle
Work on your craft project in a fun social setting with other artsy crafty people. Bring your unfinished arts and crafts projects to work on with us.
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Saturday November 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Science in Action: Solar System
Explore the wonderful world of Science. This is a science club for students in grades 4-6. We will conduct multiple science experiments each session based on the current topic.
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Sunday November 9 12:00pm - 9:00pm CST
Inked
As tattoos are a collaboration between an artist and a client, this exhibition teams the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery with Topeka artists to tell the past, present and future of tattooing.
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Sunday November 9 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Inked Tattoo Tales
Tattoo and visual artist Judith White discusses her career in tattooing. She is the owner and one of the artists at Looking Glass Tattoo.
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Sunday November 9 5:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Teen D&D
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
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Monday November 10 9:00am - 9:00pm CST
Inked
As tattoos are a collaboration between an artist and a client, this exhibition teams the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery with Topeka artists to tell the past, present and future of tattooing.
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Monday November 10 9:30am - 10:00am CST
Building Readers: Baby Bookworms
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through 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 November 10 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Internet Introduction
Learn about browsers, search engines and how to navigate websites to find information online. Attend this class if you are new to computers and new to the internet, or want to refresh your skills.
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Monday November 10 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Introduction to Smartphones: Shawnee N Community Center
Learn to use your Smartphone. Use email and text, get directions, search the internet, download apps, change your settings and explore other useful tasks. To register call 785-251-6900.
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Monday November 10 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Building Readers: Baby Bookworms
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through 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 November 10 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Caregiver Support Group 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 November 10 3:45pm - 4:45pm CST
Teen Art Club
Create a masterpiece! Join us for a guided art activity / craft or hang out and draw whatever you'd like! Oct 27 Water Color Ghosts, Nov 10 Build Your Own Book, Nov 24 Wax Seals Art
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Monday November 10 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Introduction to Smartphones: Shawnee N Community Center
Learn to use your Smartphone. Use email and text, get directions, search the internet, download apps, change your settings and explore other useful tasks. To register call 785-251-6900.