Creative ways to make and listen to music as a family

Posted by on February 27, 2012

nields with book cover photo credit Press photo 5 color Jeff Wasilko

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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Alix LaPri Talks to Teens

Posted by on November 22, 2011

Alix

Stop by and hear Alix a young singer originally from Topeka now showing her talents in Atlana. She’ll be here at the library Friday, November 25, 12:00 pm in The Edge.

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Teen Musicians Wanted

Posted by on November 14, 2011

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It’s a great time to be a young musician in Topeka! There are awesome opportunities for all levels of voice and instrumental performers to show off their skills.

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Sunnyside Up Saturday: Macaroni Soup

Posted by on August 14, 2011

Carol Stephens

(For ages 2-4 with an adult)
Saturday, August 20
10:00–11:00 am – Marvin Auditorium

Join “Miss Carole”,Dubbed “the Pied Piper of children’s music”, as she shows how songs, stories, fingerplays, rhythmic movement and instrument play will expand a child’s musical experience in a fun way.

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Revisit Woodstock

Posted by on August 14, 2011

August 15th will mark the 42nd anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival where over half a million people showed up to that infamous dairy farm in Bethel, New York. The line-up consisted of 32 acts and many were heavy hitters in the music industry like The Who, The Band, Jefferson Airplane, and Jimi Hendrix. Thanks [...]

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August/September connectnow – What’s Happening @ your library

Posted by on July 15, 2011

connectnow magazine gets a makeover

Starting this week, library card holders will receive our connectnow magazine in the mail. This makes planning your time at the library more convenient and helps you become a walking encyclopedia of library activities and news. Keep an eye out for your copy. At-home deliver isn’t the only change to our bimonthly magazine. It’s now [...]

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