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December 23, 2025 ·
Artsy Crafty Library: Clay Ornaments
Handmade ornaments are keepsakes that reflect your creativity. Working with clay is wonderfully calming, making the process as enjoyable as the finished product.
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Uncover local history using newspapers in the Topeka Room
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Up From the Roots: Growing Our Connection with Nature
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December 19, 2025 ·
The Reel World: Holiday international film favorites
December 16, 2025 ·
Great Read Alouds: Welcoming a New Year
December 9, 2025 ·
Early Learning Tip: Creating traditions
December 5, 2025 ·
Shawnee County's Best Books of 2025
December 3, 2025 ·
Uncover local history using newspapers in the Topeka Room
December 2, 2025 ·
Up From the Roots: Growing Our Connection with Nature
Dec24Dec 24 | 9:00AM - 9:00PMLibrary Closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas DayTopeka and Shawnee County Public LibraryDec25Dec 25 | 9:00AM - 9:00PMLibrary Closed for Christmas Eve & Christmas DayTopeka and Shawnee County Public LibraryDec26
Dec 26 | 9:00AM - 9:00PMUp from the Roots: Growing Our Connections with NatureTopeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Alice C. Sabatini GalleryDec26Dec 26 | 10:30AM - 11:45AMZoomers Geri-Fit - Advanced exercise class for older adultsTopeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Learning Center
Dec 26 | 9:00AM - 9:00PMUp from the Roots: Growing Our Connections with NatureTopeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Alice C. Sabatini GalleryDec26Dec 26 | 10:30AM - 11:45AMZoomers Geri-Fit - Advanced exercise class for older adultsTopeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Learning Center
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