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6 February
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Feb 06 | 9:00AM - 9:00PM
Up from the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
See the gallery transformed into a garden where you can take a calming stroll through wildflowers, parks and artist's imagined landscapes. Explore connections between communities & the natural world.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Feb 06 | 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Community Action, Inc.
Community Action staff answer questions and assist with information, referrals and applications to connect people with resources for food assistance, utility assistance, affordable housing, and more.
CoLab E, 2nd floor
Feb 06 | 3:45PM - 4:45PM
Bilingual Game: Spanish Rods Word Game
Juego de Palabras (Spanish Rods Word Game) is a fun, fast-paced game to help kids build Spanish vocabulary and reading skills. You don't need to speak Spanish. Come and play with us!
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Learning Center
7 February
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Feb 07 | 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Up From the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
See the gallery transformed into a garden where you can take a calming stroll through wildflowers, parks and artist's imagined landscapes. Explore connections between communities & the natural world.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Feb 07 | 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Computer and Gadget Help
Drop in for help with basic technology tasks like downloading documents, setting up apps, filling out online forms, online job searching, or setting up your new smart phone or eReader.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Feb 07 | 10:00AM - 10:30AM
Family Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Story Zone 121C west
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Articles
May 28, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E33: Bookish Balderdash part 2
Listen to the season finale Autumn and Chris are are joined by Debbie Stanton and Julie Nelson for a game of book first lines.
May 20, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E32: Bookish Balderdash part 1
Listen is as we try to guess the first line of books none of us has read.
May 13, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E31: Summer reading radar
Find hot new summer reads! Autumn & Chris preview books coming out this summer.
May 6, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E30: It might be good
Chris and Autumn browse books they are pretty sure will be good.
April 8, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E29: Strange & curious lives of authors
Dive into the interesting lives of some well-known & one lesser-known author. Some of their lives are stranger than their fiction.
April 1, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E28: Reading Radar with Michelle
March 25, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E27: Guest Host Michelle Morris
March 18, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E26: Guest Host Ginger Park
We get to know our hosts better, as readers with preferences.
March 12, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E25: Miranda's Farewell (Part 2)
We bid farewell to our host and Readers' Librarian, Miranda, and wish her well with this list of books to read.
March 4, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark: Miranda's Farewell (Part 1)
We say goodbye to our beloved Reader's Librarian, Miranda, as she embarks on a new "chapter." Autumn & Chris send her off with excellent book recommendations.
February 26, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E23: The year of the Dragon
The only mythological creature in the Chinese zodiac, 2024 is the year of the dragon. Check out our picks of books that include characters with leadership qualities.
February 19, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E22: Raiding returned books cart
We've raided the recently returned book carts to bring you books for your To Be Read list!
February 12, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E21: Once Upon a Time Romance
We're doing the Once Upon a Time thing again, but focusing on Romances!
February 5, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E20: Once Upon a Time
We're going back to visit a favorite TV show for book ideas!
January 29, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5 E19: 2024 Reading challenges
Check out our suggested yearlong reading challenges and tons of book suggestions to fit those prompts!
January 22, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5 E18: Hot reads for cold weather
Our hosts discuss hot books coming out soon that we're excited for as well as newish books that are a little (or a lot!) steamy.
January 16, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E17: Local 2023 book picks
Library podcast hosts discuss lists of the best books read in Shawnee County in 2023 and their favorite books of the year.
January 8, 2024 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E16: Best books of 2023
Let's review the best books of last year in the Goodreads Best Books of 2023. Our hosts discuss what they read and what they want to read.
December 11, 2023 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E14: Unboxing more ARCs
We're unboxing more Advanced Reader Copies!
December 4, 2023 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E13: Unboxing advance reader copies
We're talking about books that will be released in the next few months with many to add to your to be read list!
November 27, 2023 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E12: What are you reading?
Discover what community members are reading and which books are on our to be read list.
November 20, 2023 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E11: The Booker Award
What books are on the Booker Award shortlist? What books won previously? Who do we think will win this year?
November 13, 2023 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E10: What sub-genre should you read next?
Our hosts discuss the sub-genres they each should read next and all the sub-genres included in an online quiz.
November 6, 2023 · Elizabeth Tschetter
The Bookmark S5E9: Cozy fantasy & other fall cozies
Cozy fantasies are fluffier, focus on characters' relationships and make you feel like you're reading a hug.
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