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May 26, 2012 | Open Today from 9am to 6pm

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
1515 SW 10th Ave | Topeka, Kansas 66604-1374
(785) 580-4400

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    This section is intended to help you find materials that feature strong storytelling elements rather than an instructional style. For example, if you check the Chefs/Food box, we will include books about chefs describing their travels, the history of food, or something describing food - rather than recipe books. If you are looking for instructional materials, items for a formal education report, or other non-fiction work, call the Reference desk at 785-580-4555.

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  • First Step Fast Trac

    Saturday May 26 2012
    9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Anton Room 202

  • Between the Covers Exhibit

    Saturday May 26 2012
    9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Exhibit Cases - 2nd Floor West

  • Buckaroo Bike Rodeo

    Saturday May 26 2012
    10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Staff Southwest Parking Lot--11th & Garfield

  • Between the Covers Exhibit

    Sunday May 27 2012
    12:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Exhibit Cases - 2nd Floor West

  • R.E.A.D. Dogs

    Sunday May 27 2012
    2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - The Story Zone 121C west

  • Homework Assistance

    Sunday May 27 2012
    2:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Homework Center 121D

  • So Many Books, So Little Time

    Sunday May 27 2012
    3:00 PM to 4:30 PM - Menninger Room 206

    We are upgrading our calendar. Please go To the Calendar to view events.

  • Between the Covers Exhibit

    Tuesday May 29 2012
    9:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Exhibit Cases - 2nd Floor West

  • Preschool Storytime

    Tuesday May 29 2012
    10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - The Story Zone 121C west

  • Taming Your Mouse

    Tuesday May 29 2012
    1:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Computer Training Center 112AB

  • Drop-In the Computer Training Center

    Tuesday May 29 2012
    3:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Computer Training Center 112AB

  • Homework Assistance

    Tuesday May 29 2012
    4:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Homework Center 121D

  • Between the Covers Exhibit

    Wednesday May 30 2012
    9:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Exhibit Cases - 2nd Floor West

  • Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets

    Wednesday May 30 2012
    9:30 AM to 11:00 AM - Computer Training Center 112AB

  • Preschool Storytime

    Wednesday May 30 2012
    10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - The Story Zone 121C west

  • Beginning Windows

    Wednesday May 30 2012
    1:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Computer Training Center 112AB

  • Homework Assistance

    Wednesday May 30 2012
    4:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Homework Center 121D

  • Between the Covers Exhibit

    Thursday May 31 2012
    9:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Exhibit Cases - 2nd Floor West

  • Baby Bookworms

    Thursday May 31 2012
    9:30 AM to 10:00 AM - Lingo Story Room 121

  • Excel: Lists

    Thursday May 31 2012
    9:30 AM to 11:00 AM - Computer Training Center 112AB

  • Preschool Storytime

    Thursday May 31 2012
    10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - The Story Zone 121C west

  • Baby Bookworms

    Thursday May 31 2012
    10:30 AM to 11:00 AM - Lingo Story Room 121

  • Word: Introduction to Word Processing

    Thursday May 31 2012
    1:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Computer Training Center 112AB

  • Homework Assistance

    Thursday May 31 2012
    4:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Homework Center 121D

  • Baby Bookworms

    Thursday May 31 2012
    5:30 PM to 6:00 PM - Lingo Story Room 121

  • Women Empowerment Save Your Self Meeting

    Thursday May 31 2012
    5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Marvin Auditorium 101A

  • A Cut Above: Annual Art Exhibit for Children

    Friday June 1 2012
    9:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Main Gallery 110B

  • Between the Covers Exhibit

    Friday June 1 2012
    9:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Exhibit Cases - 2nd Floor West

  • Word: Tables, Tabs & Columns

    Friday June 1 2012
    9:30 AM to 11:00 AM - Computer Training Center 112AB

  • Internet Introduction

    Friday June 1 2012
    1:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Computer Training Center 112AB

  • Homework Assistance

    Friday June 1 2012
    1:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Homework Center 121D

  • Friday Flicks - Cars 2

    Friday June 1 2012
    2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - The Edge - Teen Room 114

  • First Friday Opening Reception

    Friday June 1 2012
    5:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110ABC

  • A Storybook film series - Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who

    Friday June 1 2012
    6:30 PM to 8:30 PM - Marvin Auditorium 101BC

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