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

Kansas Masters Invitational Art Show Arrives in Topeka

Posted by on August 26, 2011

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The works of 56 of the state’s premiere artists will pack the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery inside the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. The exhibit, which opens Sept. 2, features art ranging from sweeping Kansas landscapes to contorted glass sculptures. The Kansas Masters Invitational Art Show includes Kansas artists who have attracted national attention, [...]

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HUSH: a podcast from your library – Episode 3

Posted by on April 18, 2011

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HUSH – Listen to a conversational podcast (36:06). Lisa Coble-Krings joins Lissa and Thad to talk about the Geek the Library Campaign. ; Susan Schafer talks about the program 150 Years of Kansas in Magazines and Newspapers and Julie Nelson tells us all about some of her favorite nonfiction books. Plus, subscribe to HUSH via iTunes.

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Two great programs with Jeanne Drewes

Posted by on April 11, 2011

Book Art for Schools Jeanne Drewes, Preservation librarian at the Library of Congress, will teach you how to teach others! “Book Art for Schools” is a workshop that shows you how to make five different book forms. You can then share your knowledge with students, scout troops, friends, family, anyone! Join us Tuesday, April 26, [...]

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Experience the Kansas Sesquicentennial at the Library

Posted by on January 6, 2011

As part of a statewide commemoration honoring Kansas’ sesquicentennial, the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library offers many ways for you to relive Kansas history. Here are just a few: Check out one of thousands of books and movies on Kansas for all ages. Starting Jan. 29, Kansas Day, look for a Kansas-themed book display [...]

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