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

Audrey, Wait! is a book that rocks

Posted by on March 25, 2013

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Sixteen year old Audrey Cuttler is thrust into the spotlight when her ex-boyfriend writes a hit song about their breakup. Audrey loves good music, but she didn’t sign up for fame. In fact, she was completely supportive of her ex, Evan, and his band when they were unknown musicians just practicing and sending out demos. [...]

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The Topeka Cello Collective

Posted by on March 17, 2013

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This community of student cello players under the direction of Erinn Renyer play cello ensemble music. Come see this group March 21, 1:00-2:00 pm at the Library in The Edge (teen activity room East Wing). The Cello Collective learns about performance technique, musicality and enjoys opportunities to perform at community concerts and events. Cello Collective [...]

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Rockin’ to the Spirit of the Season

Posted by on November 27, 2012

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Whether it’s family time or time for a romantic evening by the fire with the one you love, music is a perfect mood-setter. Think of the library when you think of what holiday music to play. Check out or download tunes instead of buying them and save your money for something nice for yourself or the kids.

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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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Hear Country-Pop Artist Megan Leigh Wednesday

Posted by on June 26, 2012

Come hear Megan Leigh, country-pop artist, June 27

Fans of past American Idol winner Carrie Underwood will love Megan Leigh, a Kansas native who brings her country music stylin’s to the library Wednesday, June 27 at 4pm. Her concert is family-friendly, but geared toward a teen audience. It’ll be held in The Edge, the teen space.

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Live Music at the Library All Summer Long

Posted by on June 11, 2012

Live music at the library all summer long

Music fans, mark your calendars. Summer brings an impressive lineup of entertainers to delight young and old alike. Fans of past American Idol winner Carrie Underwood will love Megan Leigh, a Kansas native who brings her country music stylin’s to the library Wednesday, June 27 at 4pm. Catch her act while you can; this artist’s [...]

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Kids will rock out. Parents will sing along. And it’s FREE!

Posted by on May 29, 2012

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Download 3 songs per week with your library card–Freegal selections for kids and parents include Justin Roberts, the Kidz Bop Kids, Cedarmont Kids, Dan Zanes, Shel Silverstein, The Wiggles, The Laurie Berkner Band, and tons more. Under genres, try browsing Children’s to get more ideas of music to download — for FREE!

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Creative ways to make and listen to music as a family

Posted by on February 27, 2012

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A new book from folk singers Nerissa Nields and Katryna Nields offers all families (even the ones who don’t consider themselves “musical”) ideas and instruction. Plus, watch a video of Lissa and her sister singing a Nields song together on a car ride with a 2 year old. Because that’s what making music as a family is all about!

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Check out our Music CDs

Posted by on February 10, 2012

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New expanded shelving allows customers to browse the library’s music CD collection more easily. Visit the Media Center in the library to explore the selections for yourself!

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