Featured Author: Charles Todd

Read an interview with the bestselling mystery writers behind Inspector Rutledge.

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What YA’ Reading: Royalty

Get a glimpse at what it might be like to be royalty or one of their inner circle.

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Be an Informed Voter

Hear directly from the candidates at the Legislative Candidate Forum Tues, Sept 25, 6:30-8:30pm.

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Arts & Crafts for Your Pets

Discover all the nifty items you can make for your pets from hats to houses.

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Community Poppy Project

Help commemorate 100th anniversary of the end of WWI with a quick and fun craft project.

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More Saoirse Ronan please!

See Shannon’s top three picks for flicks with actress Saoirse Ronan.

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Genealogy and Local History

Blueprints of Early Topeka and Their Architects

Learn about the library’s Sherwood Smith blueprints and the people behind them.

Events

Vote in the 2018 Election

Sports

Live Sports Close to Home

Books, Movies & Music

HUSH Podcast #127 — Books from Western U.S.

Health

Alzheimer’s Resources

Books, Movies & Music

Uncovering Secrets

Genealogy

Interlibrary Loan for Genealogy

Events

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Open Today from Noon–9 pm View All Events Bookmobile Schedule

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Sunday, September 23 | Art
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Reading with Prairieland Dogs
Sunday, September 23 | 2-3 p.m. Kids
The Story Zone
So Many Books
Sunday, September 23 | 3-4:30 p.m. Books
Perkins Room 201

Open Monday from 9 am–9 pm View All Events Bookmobile Schedule

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Monday, September 24 | Art
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Monday Farmers Market at Your Library
Monday, September 24 | 7-11:30 a.m. Adults
Parking Lot, 10th & Washburn
Fitness 60+
Monday, September 24 | 12:30-2 p.m. Adults
Marvin Auditorium 101C
Introduction to Mac
Monday, September 24 | 1-2:30 p.m. Computer
Computer Training Center
Picture This Photography Club
Monday, September 24 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. Adults
Teen Writers Group
Monday, September 24 | 7-8 p.m. Teens
The Edge - Teen Room

Open Tuesday from 9 am–9 pm View All Events Bookmobile Schedule

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Tuesday, September 25 | Art
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Toddler Time 2
Tuesday, September 25 | 9:30-10 a.m. or 10:30-11 a.m. or 6:30-7 p.m. Kids
Lingo Story Room
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, September 25 | 10-10:30 a.m. Kids
The Story Zone
Computer & Gadget Help
Tuesday, September 25 | 3-4:30 p.m. Computer
Computer Training Center
Legislative Candidate Forum
Tuesday, September 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Adults
Marvin Auditorium
Book Bites
Tuesday, September 25 | 7-8:30 p.m. Books
Pizagels's Pizza and Bakery | 2830 SW Fairlawn Rd

Open Wednesday from 9 am–9 pm View All Events Bookmobile Schedule

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Wednesday, September 26 | Art
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Toddler Time 1
Wednesday, September 26 | 9:30-10 a.m. or 10:30-11 a.m. or 6:30-7 p.m. Kids
Lingo Story Room
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday, September 26 | 10-10:30 a.m. Kids
The Story Zone
Library Ebooks for Android & Nook Tablets
Wednesday, September 26 | 1-2:30 p.m. Computer
Computer Training Center

Open Thursday from 9 am–9 pm View All Events Bookmobile Schedule

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Thursday, September 27 | Art
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
The Visual Journal
Thursday, September 27 | 9-10:30 a.m. Art
Shawnee North Community Center – 300 NE 43rd St.
Baby Bookworms
Thursday, September 27 | 9:30-10 a.m. or 10:30-11 a.m. or 5:30-6 p.m. Kids
Lingo Story Room
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, September 27 | 10-10:30 a.m. Kids
The Story Zone
Birding - Chimney Swifts
Thursday, September 27 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. Adults
offsite
Josiah McAfee: A Colorful Historical Character!
Thursday, September 27 | 7-8:30 p.m. Adults
Marvin Auditorium 101C

Open Friday from 9 am–9 pm View All Events Bookmobile Schedule

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Friday, September 28 | Art
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Voter Registration
Friday, September 28 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults
Rotunda
Facebook for Beginners
Friday, September 28 | 1-2:30 p.m. Computer
Computer Training Center
Trivia Night @ your library
Friday, September 28 | 6:30-9 p.m. Adults
Marvin Auditorium

Open Saturday from 9 am–6 pm View All Events Bookmobile Schedule

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Saturday, September 29 | Art
Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Voter Registration
Saturday, September 29 | 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Adults
Rotunda
Read with a Ranger
Saturday, September 29 | 10-10:30 a.m. Kids
The Story Zone
Trivia Afternoon @ your library
Saturday, September 29 | 3-5:30 p.m. Adults
Marvin Auditorium

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