Veterans Program Series Begins Aug. 16

Posted by on August 13, 2012

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Thursday, Aug. 16 marks the beginning of a series commemorating our veterans, Kansans on the Front Lines, which continues Sept. 19 and culminates Nov. 12. Come to one or all three for a more well rounded picture of our military history. All speeches start at 7pm and are held in Marvin Auditorium in the Topeka [...]

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The Rangers Guide to History

Posted by on July 31, 2012

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Thursday, August 2, 7:00 pm, Marvin Auditorium 101C Despite the name, Death Valley is a beautiful place full of life waiting to be explored. Join Ranger Justin Sochacki, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site to learn about the hottest, lowest, driest place in the United States and those who have explored it, including [...]

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Pinkalicious Party

Posted by on July 27, 2012

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Listen to fabulous stories from the Pinkalicious series, take part in a pink exchange and watch a preview of the Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy’s Youth production of Pinkalicious the Musical during the Pinkalicious Party, August 1 at 7pm in Marvin Auditorium. Youngsters enjoy this silly book about a little girl who LOVES the color [...]

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Telling Stories, an Exhibit of Artists’ Books, Opens Aug. 3

Posted by on July 27, 2012

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The next exhibit at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery will change your perspective about what a book can be. Telling Stories showcases artists’ books, taking storytelling beyond traditional words on pages. Attend the opening reception during the First Friday Artwalk and visit with the show’s curators, enjoy finger foods and mingle with friends and gallery [...]

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Our Biggest Storytime Ever! July 28

Posted by on July 24, 2012

Come to our Biggest Storytime Ever July 28

Help make library history! SummerFest, our summer reading program, culminates Sat., July 28 as the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library tries to break a record for our Biggest Storytime Ever! Families are invited to drop in anytime between 10:00 and noon – or stay for the entire 2-hour mega storytime. Kids can get a [...]

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Hear Playful Pianists July 19 at 7pm

Posted by on July 6, 2012

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Enjoy this world-class opportunity to hear young musicians from around the globe perform at the library. This free performance by young pianists attending the 2012 International Institute for Young Musicians at KU is sure to delight.

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SummerFest 2012: The Fun is Only Halfway Done

Posted by on June 29, 2012

Still time to sign up for summer reading

There’s plenty of time to read this summer (sign up through July 20) and plenty of time to win (through July 27) in the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library’s SummerFest program. 5,810 (and counting) community members are already reading for a chance to take home a Nook Tablet or Kindle Fire.

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