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Programs

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Recent Programs Blog Posts

urban chicken big hit at Green Fair

Urban Chicken big Hit

One very popular exhibit at the Get Your Green on 150 Ways, Green Fair was the urban chicken. Read on to see more of what happened at this years fair.

Zoo Animals Live

Turtles and tortoises were the animals on display at the April, Zoo Animals Live program. Dennis, from the Topeka Zoo, points out that turtles live in the water and tortoises live on land. So the Box Turtle that you see in Kansas is actually a tortoise and lives on land. The Indian Star Tortoise is [...]

150 ways to go green

We made it to 150!

We made it with extras to boot! Don’t forget to come see us at the fair this Saturday 2:00-5:00 pm. Read on to see our complete list of 150 Ways to Get Your Green On!

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What’s Happening at Your Library – June/July connectnow

This is your source for planning your summer fun! The library offers tons of adventure for kids and adults this summer, from live musical performances to a how-to class on making the most of your vacation photos. Check out the summer edition of connectnow magazine, jam-packed with great ideas for fun.

Kansas Archaeology

Discover Kansas Archaeology

Saturday, April 2, from 2-3 p.m. in Marvin Auditorium 101BC.  Explore artifacts, watch a live flintknapping demonstration, see what’s in the archaeologist’s toolkit, and find out how you can volunteer with the Kansas Anthropological Association.  In partnership with the Kansas State Historical Society, Professional Archaeologists of Kansas, and the Kansas Anthropological Association. Check out these [...]

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Kids enjoyed National Quilting Day

Sunnyside Up Saturday’s – Make & Take program was all about Quilts. Kids created small fabric quilts that could be a doll blanket or a wall hanging. Shapes out of paper could create colorful quilt blocks. Samples of many common quilt patterns were available for inspiration. Examples were Grandmas Garden and Spinning Star. Testing their [...]

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Social Media for Small Business

Social media is an excellent instrument for small business advertising, if properly utilized. Jarod McAferty, the Social Media Marketing Coordinator at Dynamic Computer Solutions, will explain how to harness the power of social media at 11am March 28 in Marvin Auditorium. He will walk you through the ins and outs of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn as [...]

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Special Quilts in My Life

Two of the many quilts I have hanging in my house hold special meaning for me. ”Celestial Son” (pictured here) is based on a quilt called “Celestial Dreams.” Both feature a large sun graphic surrounded by fanciful birds, flowers, trees, and an angel. I began this quilt after the turn of THIS century, having fallen in [...]