Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Sunday May 25 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
English Conversation Circles
Practice English in a relaxed setting lead by a native English speaker. Practica las habilidades para hablar inglés en un ambiente informal y relajado dirigido por un hablante nativo de inglés.
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Sunday May 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Bilingual Game Toma Todo
The Toma Todo game is a traditional Latin American game that uses a six-sided wooden top with instructions on each side. Kids learn Spanish concepts and practice counting and identifying shapes.
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Sunday May 25 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen D&D
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
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Monday May 26 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Library Closed for Memorial Day
The library and library services will be closed for Memorial Day.
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Tuesday May 27 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 27 10:30am - 11:00am 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 27 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
English Conversation Circle
Practice English in a relaxed setting lead by a native English speaker. Practica las habilidades para hablar inglés en un ambiente informal y relajado dirigido por un hablante nativo de inglés.
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Tuesday May 27 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 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Zoom for Beginners
Learn how to use Zoom tools to attend, participate and start online meetings. Attend this class if you are comfortable with computers, but new to video conferencing or Zoom specifically.
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Tuesday May 27 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen D&D
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
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Tuesday May 27 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
AV Studio Basics
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 May 28 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, songs and play.
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Wednesday May 28 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Classics Made Modern: A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf
Discuss classic and award winning ebooks with other readers. Click event title for Zoom link. Contact Lissa at classicsmodern@tscpl.org for help with the Zoom link, Facebook group or questions.
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Wednesday May 28 3:45pm - 4:45pm CDT
Bilingual Game Tetra Balance Tower Stacking
The Tetra Balance Tower is a team building blocks board game using Spanish and English concepts. The color blocks will help kids' concentration, thinking, logic, hand-eye coordination and patience.
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Wednesday May 28 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Beginners Line Dancing
Join in America's most popular dance craze! Learn the components of basic to intermediate line dances. Dance to all types of music from country, swing, pop and Latin to oldies and R&B.
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Thursday May 29 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Kids Library Grand Opening
Celebrate the redesigned Kids Library with donor recognition, a ribbon cutting and Pigeon from Mo Willems books will perform a piece from Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy show followed by a story.
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Thursday May 29 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 29 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Online to IRL
Every Thursday we'll bring IG & TikTok ideas, crafts and games to the real world & try something new! Click on the event title to see this week's project.
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Friday May 30 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Unraveling the News Together
Read, reflect, listen and learn together in a facilitated discussion about topics in the news with a focus on Kansas or Topeka perspectives. Bring your current yarn project or learn a new skill.
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Friday May 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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Friday May 30 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 May 30 1:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Community Action, Inc.
Community Action staff provide information, answer questions, make referrals, & offer personalized support to individuals seeking support & services from Community Action & other local resources.
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Friday May 30 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Melting Down
Cool off from the hot weather by trying to keep your ice cubes from melting for as long as possible.
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Saturday May 31 9:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Summer Exhibit Kick-Off
Dr. Drab has taken all the colors from our city! Help us add color back as we make pocket-sized color creatures & host a coloring challenge! You might also see Dr. Drab in person in the gallery!
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Saturday May 31 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Summer Kick-Off Party
We're bringing the fun with a carnival-themed celebration full of color, excitement & family entertainment. Enjoy games everyone will love & live music from Delta Haze. Come and go as you please.
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Sunday June 1 12:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper
Dr. Drab has stolen all the colors! Help us rescue colors from Dr. Drab's Lab in this hands-on, immersive summer family exhibit. Every week we will try to save a different color with new activities.
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Sunday June 1 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Pajama Party
Adults, jam with us in your jammies! Dive into alcohol-free mixology and compete in a puzzle challenge in the comfort of your favorite public-appropriate pajamas!
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Sunday June 1 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Reading with Prairieland Dogs
Dogs are a kid's best listener. Grab your favorite book and read to these special dogs. Reading to dogs gives kids an opportunity to practice their reading with a positive and nonjudgmental listener.
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Sunday June 1 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen D&D
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
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Monday June 2 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 June 2 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper
Dr. Drab has stolen all the colors! Help us rescue colors from Dr. Drab's Lab in this hands-on, immersive summer family exhibit. Every week we will try to save a different color with new activities.
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Monday June 2 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Family Place Learn & Play
Bring your child (birth to 5) to play with other young kids to help develop language, motor and social skills. Staff will facilitate interactions between kids and encourage learning through play.
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Monday June 2 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Water Science
Explore the amazing properties of water with two interesting scientific experiments related to atmospheric pressure, buoyancy (floating), density and surface tension.
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Monday June 2 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
New to Medicare
Get Medicare advice from Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging.
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Monday June 2 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Tilt and Whirl
Learn about the force that makes some carnival rides and activities possible: Centrifuge! We'll use centrifugal force to make delicious treats, create beautiful art, and take science for a spin!
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Monday June 2 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
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 June 2 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Art Club
Create a masterpiece! Join us for a guided art activity/craft or hang out and draw whatever you'd like!
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Monday June 2 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
African American Genealogy Workshop
Join Kansas Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society members in a workshop session to work on your African American genealogy project.
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Monday June 2 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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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Monday June 2 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Journey Through Genres
This month we will talk about any young adult fiction you've been reading. Whether you loved it or hated it, we want to hear what you think! Chat books with other readers.
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Tuesday June 3 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper
Dr. Drab has stolen all the colors! Help us rescue colors from Dr. Drab's Lab in this hands-on, immersive summer family exhibit. Every week we will try to save a different color with new activities.
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Tuesday June 3 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Beginning Computer Navigation
Learn how to use a mouse, navigate Windows 10, find and open apps and files. You should attend if you are new to computers or want to refresh your skills
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Tuesday June 3 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Preschool Stories and More
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 June 3 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Come Sail Away: The Race Is On
Build your own sailboat! You will engineer a hull, mast and sail with items provided. Then test it out and challenge your friends to race in a rain gutter regatta.
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Tuesday June 3 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 June 3 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Create a Mini Piñata
Make a symbol of joy and celebration with a mini piñata. Piñatas are creatively decorated with colors and symbols to represent cultural heritage and family histories.
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Tuesday June 3 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 June 3 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Building Your Family Tree
We will answer your questions about finding and documenting your family. Discover your family and learn how to add people, photos, stories and documents to build your online family tree.
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Wednesday June 4 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper
Dr. Drab has stolen all the colors! Help us rescue colors from Dr. Drab's Lab in this hands-on, immersive summer family exhibit. Every week we will try to save a different color with new activities.
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Wednesday June 4 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Magician Jack Reid
Prepare to laugh and be dazzled with mind reading, crafty card tricks and Jack's zany personality! He was named Kansas City's Closeup Magician of the Year. This is an amazing show!
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Wednesday June 4 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 has been lost through the aging process.
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Wednesday June 4 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Magician Jack Reid
Prepare to laugh and be dazzled with mind reading, crafty card tricks and Jack's zany personality! He was named Kansas City's Closeup Magician of the Year. This is an amazing show!
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Wednesday June 4 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen Anime Club
Let's watch and discuss some popular anime! We'll also have an activity and/or snack related to the anime.June 4 - Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!July 2 - ARTE
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Wednesday June 4 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Beginners Line Dancing
Join in America's most popular dance craze! Learn the components of basic to intermediate line dances. Dance to all types of music from country, swing, pop and Latin to oldies and R&B.
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Wednesday June 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
PowerPoint Basics
Beginners create a dynamic presentation from start to finish. You should take this class if you are comfortable with computers, but new to Power Point. No registration necessary.
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Wednesday June 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Magician Jack Reid
Prepare to laugh and be dazzled with mind reading, crafty card tricks and Jack's zany personality! He was named Kansas City's Closeup Magician of the Year. This is an amazing show!