The Bookmobile will not be at any stops this week for scheduled maintenance. We will resume a normal schedule Tuesday, May 28.

El Dia, a Celebration of Culture, is April 30

Posted by on April 19, 2013

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Often times our wish to travel around the globe is restricted by our finances, lack of time or family obligations. Even though you may not be able to physically visit far away places, you can experience cultural diversity at the library Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Join us for El Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros (Children’s [...]

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Multicultural Immersion Possible at El Dia May 4

Posted by on April 27, 2012

Come to El Dia May 4 at the library - a multicultural celebration

Families can immerse themselves in the traditions of the Hispanic and Latino cultures at El Día de los Ninos/El Día de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) Friday, May 4 – perfect timing for those planning family friendly activities in honor of Cinco de Mayo. El Día offers visitors free snacks, free books and exposure to [...]

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library wins 2009 Mora Award

Posted by on October 16, 2009

Each year, Outreach Storyteller Judy Rohr helps our community celebrate El día de los niños/El día de los libros, Children’s Day/Book Day on April 30th. This year, she was rewarded and acknowledged for her efforts with a $1000 Mora Award. The Estela and Raúl Mora Award was established in 2000 by author Pat Mora and her family [...]

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Video of El día de los niños/El día de los libros from Previous Years

Posted by on May 1, 2009

At El día de los niños/El día de los libros 2009, we celebrate children and books with a fiesta, including book displays, storytimes with musical games, poetry, and puppet shows; a carnival, animals , art activities, and games with prizes; poetry and art displays from area school children; a concession stand with free food; a raffle; [...]

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April 30th, 2009—El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Posted by on May 1, 2009

The 4th annual El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library was celebrated on April 30, 2009, from 5-7:30 PM in Marvin Auditorium. Read a brochure in English and Spanishwhich includes tips on reading to and with children, a list of recommended books, and a list of [...]

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Libros recomendados/ Recommended books

Posted by on April 6, 2009

Check out one of these great books from the El día de los niños/El día de los libros Children’s Day/Book Day Book List Ages 0-4 Ada, Alma Flor, and F. Isabel Campoy ¡Pío Peep! Rimas Tradicionales en Español/Traditional Spanish Nursery Rhymes Illustrated by/Ilustrado por Viví Escrivá HarperCollins /Rayo, 2003 Davis, Katie Who Hops?/¿Quién salta? Harcourt, [...]

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April 29th, 2008—El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Posted by on May 2, 2008

This popular annual event at the library is a day for you and your family to celebrate children and books. Everyone is doing crafts, telling stories, singing songs, dancing, and playing games. April 29, 2008. Es un día para tí y tu familia para celebrar el día de los niños y los libros. Nosotros haremos [...]

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