The Bookmobile will not be at any stops this week for scheduled maintenance. We will resume a normal schedule Tuesday, May 28.
I am the library's Program Supervisor and work with staff to help organize, promote, and create programs for the library. My creative passion is art and crafts. I have had several dough art and clay books published (type my name in the card catalog). For the last ten years I have turned my focus toward gourd art and hope you'll see me published on that topic someday too.
Contact Nancy at novermyer@tscpl.org
Lemuel Sheppard Sings Civil War Songs & Spirituals Sunday, February 13 3:00-4:00 pm Marvin Auditorium This acclaimed folk singer and native Kansan will carry us back 150 years to the Civil War period. His songs and commentary from the 1840s-1860s will help us relive the experiences of Americans who lived during this monumental and difficult [...]
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “One acre of forest absorbs six tons of carbon dioxide and puts out four tons of oxygen. This is enough to meet the annual needs of 18 people.” As I was reading about functions trees provide us I thought of them as “air scrubbers”. Another place mentioned they [...]
We are finishing out this amazing year of commemorating KS 150 with the following list of programs. 8 Wonders of Kansas Guidebook with author Marci Penner Meet the author and learn about this fascinating book filled with over 800 photos of the 216 entries in the 8 Wonders of Kansas contests. Entry categories include [...]
A delightful collage of Kansas stories and folksongs Sunday, January 23 3:00–4:00 pm Marvin Auditorium Talented library staff will bring Kansas to life as they entertain you with classic stories of our state’s earlier times. Lively songs about life on the Plains will be performed by native Kansas folk musicians Kelly & Diana Werts. Enjoy a [...]
Thursday, January 13 7:00-8:30 pm Marvin Auditorium Keenan our talented song-writing guitarist will take you on a musical trail of historical times in Kansas Jim Hoy from the Kansas Humanities Council also presents: The customs, traditions, stories, crafts and songs of our folklore both bind us to our neighbors and distinguish us from them. Delve into [...]
Visit the Library to find materials to help you name, train, and feed the newest member of your family. The Best Pet Name Book Ever by Wayne Bryant Eldridge will assist you in finding the perfect name for your dog, cat, fish, hamster, or almost any other pet imaginable. This guide provides over 5,000 imaginative names [...]
Get into a festive mood with Songs of the Season, a series of live performances held throughout December in the library’s rotunda. From grade school students to professionals, the performers entertain with a variety of vocal and instrumental performances. Songs of the Season Schedule (subject to change) Performances are free and open to the public. [...]
Baking with Friends by Sharon Davis and Charlene Patton You are invited to the book launch of this new cookbook for families. Saturday, December 11 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Marvin Auditorium Baking with Friends: Recipes, Tips and Fun Facts for Kids is a teaching resource for parents and educators. For more information go to www.HomeBaking.org/launch.php [...]
Learn from the experts Monday, June 28 10:00 am Monday Farmer’s Market Library Parking Lot Folks from Kansas Lavender, at Ingwerson Farms will talk to you about harvesting & drying lavender as well as its many uses. Kansas Lavender / Ingwerson Farms is located eight miles west of Topeka, Kansas just off Interstate 70 and Valencia [...]
Why Kansas Native Plants? Native plants are those plants that are indigenous to a region. Many of these plants are perfect for your gardens and landscaping your yard. They are hardy, beautiful, and unusual. He’ll be here to answer more of your questions at the presentation. Go here to read more about his native plant [...]
What is a rain barrel? A rain barrel is a container that collects and stores rainwater from downspouts and rooftops for future use watering lawns and gardens. Generally a rain barrel is made using a 55-gallon drum, a vinyl garden hose, PVC couplings, a screen grate to remove debris and keep insects out, and other [...]
