connectnow magazine Feb/March 2010

schedule february–march 2010

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KANSAS READS Dreams From My Father

by Barack Obama KANSAS TAX FORMS online – the library can help LEIGH RUBIN creator of Rubes® comes to library

Reading. It’s a group thing – at least in February, when thousands of Kansans will pick up a book and immerse themselves in literature.

Kansas Reads, a statewide adult reading program, begins Jan. 29 (Kansas’ birthday) and ends March 15.

“When people of various backgrounds are reading the same thing, it brings them together to meet and celebrate reading,” said Marie Pyko, public services manager. “It opens up a dialogue to talk about topics that you wouldn’t normally.”

In February, let us hear your voice as we explore excellence in literature through Kansas Reads and Black History Month.

A read-in, where library staff and patrons read their favorite African-American authors, is scheduled for Feb. 20 for children and Feb. 21 for adults. For about two hours, individuals read poetry, short stories or excerpts from novels or nonfiction works.

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This year’s Kansas Reads book is Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama.

This nonfiction, nonpolitical memoir is about Obama’s life without his father and includes themes of African-American roots, genealogy and father-son relationships.

If you would like to lead a book discussion, we have ready-to-use Dreams From My Father “Book Group in a Bag” kits available.

Kansas Reads is an initiative of the State Library of Kansas and the Kansas Center for the Book. Each year, librarians from across the state, select a book for Kansas Reads.

“What we are trying to do is create a connection between individuals and AfricanAmerican culture,” Pyko said.

Many of our February programs have ties to the African-American community or culture. On Feb. 10, University of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, the first African-American chancellor of KU, will speak at the library about her hopes and dreams for young college students. The speech is free and open to the public.

Other programs: African-American Genealogy Feb. 6 and African-American Writers Book Discussion Feb. 17.

what’s

chancellor

Bernadette Gray-Little

reading?

Books of fiction:

Edward P. Jones: The Known World

Toni Morrison: Song of Solomon

Ralph Ellison: Invisible Man

August Wilson: The Piano Lesson; King Hedley II

Non fiction

Malcolm X: The Autobiography of Malcolm X

W. E. B. Dubois: The Souls of Black Folk

E. Franklin Frazier: The Negro Family in the United States

Frantz Fanon: Black Skin, White Masks

James McBride: The Color of Water

This tax season comes with change Paper copies of Kansas tax forms and instructions will not be available at the library this tax season because the Kansas Department of Revenue is not distributing them, opting instead to encourage Kansans to go online for instructions and to file electronically. The department estimates this will save $450,000 in printing and personnel costs. Kansans can get information at www.ksrevenue.org/index.htm.

The library will still have copies of the federal tax forms.

And, the library will continue serving as a site for free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income returns. Hours for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program are Tuesday 6-8:30 pm, Thursday 3-8:30pm and Saturday 1-4 pm, starting Tue., Feb. 2.

VITA appointments are first-come, firstserved. Sign-up starts one hour before VITA opens. Several Topeka locations have VITA sites. Call 1-800-829-1040 for a VITA site nearest to you.

Items you need to bring to VITA sites include  Proof of identification  Social Security cards for you, your spouse and any dependents  Birth dates for you, your spouse and any dependents  Wage and earning statement(s), usually a W-2 form, from all employers  Interest and dividend statements from your banks (1099 form)  Bank routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit For a complete checklist of what to do before you go to a VITA site, log on to http://www.irs.gov/individuals/ article/0,,id=107626,00.html If you do not have a computer to access this information, use your library card to access time on one of the library’s computers. The library also has private study rooms, with computers, for people filing their own tax returns.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Baby Bookworms [0–18 months]

Entertaining our youngest readers with stories, songs and bounces.

Amazing Animals

Break the Code [grades 1–5]

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Learn how animals communicate. Interpret animal language to figure out who’s in danger, who’s the boss and who likes whom. See live animals and make a shadow craft for Groundhog Day, on Feb. 2.

Mon Feb 1

4:30–5:30 pm

Brushing Buddies [3–5 years]

Come hear The Tooth Book, and learn how to keep your child’s teeth healthy. A copy of the book will be given to the first 30 families or day cares to sign up.

Registration begins Jan. 4. Call 785-580-4565. USD 501 Parents as Teachers and ERC Resource & Referral cosponsor this program.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Tue

Feb 2

9:30–10:30 am

Preschool Storytime [3–5 years]

Stories, songs and activities to encourage a love of reading and develop school skills at an early age.

NEW TIME

■ Story Zone

Tue Wed Thu Tue Wed Thu

Feb 9, 16, 23 10:00–10:30 am Feb 3, 10, 17, 24 10:00–10:30 am Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00–10:30 am Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00–10:30 am Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:00–10:30 am Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00–10:30 am

4-H in the Library [6–11 years]

Shawnee County 4-H members entertain you with a variety of exciting crafts and projects.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Wed Feb 3 Wed Feb 17 Wed Mar 3

4:00–5:00 pm 4:00–5:00 pm 4:00–5:00 pm

NEW

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Thu Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

Thu Mar 4, 11, 18, 25

Sunnyside Up Saturday

Parents and Children Together [all ages]

Let’s talk about love. Make a Valentine’s Day card together. Take home stories, songs and simple kid-friendly recipes to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Share your own ideas for “I love you” rituals. Check out picture books and parenting resources on love and respect.

Children of all ages attend with a parent or caregiver.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Sat

Feb 6

10:00–11:00 am

R.E.A.D. Dogs [all ages]

Dogs are man’s best friend, and a child’s best listener.

Grab your favorite book and read to the Reading Education Assistance Dogs. These dogs are registered therapy animals who volunteer at the library with their trainers.

■ Story Zone

Sun Sun Sun Sun

Feb 7 Feb 14 Feb 21 Feb 28

2:00–3:00 pm 2:00–3:00 pm 2:00–3:00 pm 2:00–3:00 pm

Pajama Storytime [3–5 years]

Wear your pajamas to the library! Bring along a fuzzy friend and your blanket. Stories, songs and finger plays. Registration required. Call 785-580-4565 ■ Lingo Story Room 121

Mon Feb 8 Mon Mar 8

Teen Tech Week March 7–13

9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 5:30–6:00 pm 9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 5:30–6:00 pm

6:30–7:00 pm 6:30–7:00 pm

Learn about new websites and find out ways to get more out of the popular websites that you already use. The library can help you become more tech-savvy and protect your privacy and reputation online.

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Just for Me Storytime [all ages]

Read Me a Story [3–8 years]

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Léeme Un Cuento

Bring your child with special needs to a low-key storytime designed for children with short attention spans who need a flexible environment and sensory integration. Registration required. Call 785-580-4565.

Thu Feb 11 Thu Mar 18

Learn Spanish. Learn English. Give your child a headstart on learning languages. For more information, call 785-580-4565.

Aprenda Español. Aprenda Inglés. Regale a su niño(a) un comienzo temprano en el aprendizaje de idiomas.

Para más información llamar 785-580-4565.

7:00–7:30 pm 7:00–7:30 pm

Sunnyside Up Saturday

■ Story Zone

Storytime with Kyler [all ages]

Saturday/sábados February/Febrero 20 1:00–1:30 pm Saturday/sábados March/Marzo 20 1:00-1:30 pm

■ Story Zone

Sat Sat

Feb 13, 27 Mar 13, 27

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Sleepy heads get out of bed. Grab a cinnamon roll at the café then enjoy songs, stories, and fun with Kyler.

His storytimes are better than watching cartoons.

10:00-10:30 am 10:00-10:30 am

Sing Move & Learn [3–5 years and their families]

Learn how to use music, movement and books to connect with your child and promote playful learning. Cosponsored

by ERC Resource & Referral and Early Reading First.

Registration required. Call ERC at 785-357-5171 ■ Story Zone

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Wed Feb 17 Wed Mar 10

Mariah Keeps Cool

by Mildred Pitts Walter [grades 3–5]

Sing songs and listen to stories written by AfricanAmerican authors as the community recognizes Black History Month and the impact African-American literature has had on society. Presented in partnership with the Topeka Chapter of Links, Inc. ■ Story Zone

Sat

Feb 20

10:00–11:00 am

Crazy Extreme Science [9–11 years]

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Mon Feb 22

When a half-sister comes to live with her family, Mariah, 11, finds herself in a tough spot. Sponsored

by The National Endowment for the Humanities.

Registration required. Call 785-580-4510.

Thu Feb 18

African-American Read-In [all ages]

Crazy Extreme Science explodes! Find out why volcanoes erupt. Create your own volcano and try other explosive experiments. Registration required by Thur., Feb. 18. Call 785-580-4565.

6:30–7:30 pm 6:30–7:30 pm

African-American Writers Book Discussion

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Sunnyside Up Saturday

6:00–7:00 pm

Movie Maker Magic [grades 4–7]

Become a mini-filmmaker. Impress your teacher, amaze your parents, be admired by your friends with your ability to bring stories to life using Movie Maker.

Registration required. Call 785-580-4565.

6:30–7:30 pm

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Musical Storytime for Everybody [all ages]

Wed Feb 24

3:30–4:30 pm

Kyler sings, plays the guitar and reads entertaining books for your family.

■ Story Zone

Fri Fri

Feb 19 Mar 19

10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am

FEBRUARY

SUN

7 14 21 28

MON

1 8 15 22

TUE

2 9 16 23

WED

3 10 17 24

THU

4 11 18 25

FRI

5 12 19 26

SAT

6 13 20 27

MARCH

SUN

7 14 21 28

MON

1 8 15 22 29

TUE

2 9 16 23 30

WED

3 10 17 24 31

THU

4 11 18 25

FRI

5 12 19 26

SAT

6 13 20 27

Library Closed

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Teacher’s Pets [grades 1–5]

Where it’s okay to tattle on the teacher’s pets! Write down your favorite story about classroom animals, and you might win a prize. Meet some real teacher’s pets and make a take-home craft. Submit your classroom pet stories between Feb. 1 and 22 to this website, http://www.tscpl.org/kids/animals.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Mon Mar 1

4:30–5:30 pm

Read Across America [3–7 years]

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! In honor of Seuss’ birthday, kids play games, have fun and make crafts to take home. Remember to sign the special birthday card. For more fun, log on to www.seussville.com.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Tue

Mar 2

6:30–7:30 pm

Sneak, Peek & Read [18–24 months]

Bubbles and books, wiggles and songs! Early literacy exercises for toddlers and adults to enjoy together.

Registration for the four-week session begins 9 am, Wed., Feb. 17. Call 785-580-4565 ■ Lingo Story Room 121

Wed Mar 3, 10, 17, 24

9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 6:30–7:00 pm

School Readiness Roundup [3–5 years]

Bring your preschooler and participate in fun activities that help prepare your child for kindergarten. This program is cosponsored by Capital Area Smart Start and ERC Resource & Referral. Registration required.

Call 785-580-4565.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Thu Mar 4

6:30–7:30 pm

NEW

Amazing Animals

Sunnyside Up Saturday

Parents and Children Together [all ages]

Let’s talk about family history. Decorate a family tree together. Take home stories, songs and create a recipe booklet of family favorites. Check out picture books and parenting resources about immigration, cultural holidays, grandparents, diverse families and basic genealogy. Children attend with a parent or caregiver.

■ Lingo Story Room

Sat

10:00–11:00 am

Campfire Stories [grades 2–5]

Gather ‘round the library campfire for warped and wacky short stories that will make you laugh and shiver at the same time. We tell half-minute horror stories and find out who the real campfire weenies are. Then, chase away the shadows with campfire crafts designed to lighten the mood.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Tue Mar 9

6:00–7:00 pm

Tot Time [24–36 months]

Share stories, songs and crafts with your 2-year-old.

This six-week program transitions children from lapsitting to independent storytimes. Registration for this program begins 9 am, Tue., March 2. Call 785-580-4565 ■ Lingo Story Room 121

Tue Mar 16, 23, 30 Apr 6, 13, 20

9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 6:30–7:00 pm

Crafts Smorgasbord [6–11 years]

Let your creativity come alive. We supply the raw materials – Styrofoam, fabric, yarn, paper, markers, etc., and you turn them into castles, wall art, treasure chests or jewelry to take home.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Tue

Teen Tech Week March 7–13

Mar 6

Mar 16

2:00–4:00 pm

YouTube.com can be more than a place to watch music videos or funny film clips. You can also watch book trailers for your favorite books. Check out YouTube channels PenguinYoungReaders, HarperTeen, RandomBooks, cosproductions, and signingupagain to see your favorite young adult books brought to life. You can also get a peek at the action happening at the library by looking at our YouTube channel, TopekaLibrary.

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Crazy Extreme Science [9–11 years]

Explore the world of chemistry with some items you probably have in your own kitchen. Class size is limited. Call to reserve your place by Thur., March 18.

Call 785-580-4565.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Mon Mar 22

6:00–7:00 pm

Not Your Mom’s Paper Doll [grades 4–7]

Tue

Mar 23

Take control of your health and wellness. Physical Therapists Kelly Hennes and Jason Yoder cover a variety of topics from healthy eating to exercise. This program series is held in partnership with Rebound Physical Therapy.

Thu Thu Thu Thu

Feb 4 Feb 18 Mar 4 Mar 18

3:30–4:30 pm 3:30–4:30 pm 3:30–4:30 pm 3:30–4:30 pm

Yu-Gi-Oh [12–18 years]

3:30–4:30 pm

Bring a deck of approved Yu-Gi-Oh cards and enjoy dueling other Yu-Gi-Oh players.

Homework Center [5–18 years]

Homework coaches help with questions and assignments.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Mon Feb 8, 22 Mon Mar 8, 22

■ Homework Center 121D [closed Feb. 15]

Mon–Thu Sun

No Couch Potatoes Needed [12–18 years]

■ The Edge

Cut, color and design paper dolls of all types. We provide the designs you can customize, or if you are looking for something different, come show us your skills and design your own doll and clothing.

■ Family Zone

Teen Programs

4:00–8:00 pm 2:00–6:00 pm

3:15–5:15 pm 3:15–5:15 pm

Teen Writing Workshop [12–18 years]

Cure your insatiable itch to write and learn how to create stories and characters.

■ The Edge

EVERY SUNDAY

Mon Mon Mon Mon

Feb 8 Feb 22 Mar 8 Mar 22

7:00–8:15 pm 7:00–8:15 pm 7:00–8:15 pm 7:00–8:15 pm

Anime Cosplay [12–18 years]

For every $5 YOU SPEND IN THE BOOKTIQUE, YOU RECEIVE A

Dress up as your favorite anime character for the Cosplay contest! Make some Kawaii (cute) Valentine cards. Visit www.tscpl.org/teens/section/anime_club for more information.

FREE

■ The Edge

Tue

BOOK

FEBRUARY

SUN

7 14 21 28

MON

1 8 15 22

TUE

2 9 16 23

WED

3 10 17 24

Feb 9

THU

4 11 18 25

FRI

5 12 19 26

5:00–6:30 pm

SAT

6 13 20 27

MARCH

SUN

7 14 21 28

MON

1 8 15 22 29

TUE

2 9 16 23 30

WED

3 10 17 24 31

THU

4 11 18 25

FRI

5 12 19 26

SAT

6 13 20 27

Library Closed

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Valentine Cookies [11–18 years]

Africa

Use your imagination to shape, design and decorate your own super-sized Valentine cookies. The dough and decorations will be provided.

Everyday

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Thu

THROUGH

FEB 19

3:30–4:30 pm

Checkmate [12–adult]

Test your skills in this competitive chess tournament.

Beginners are encouraged to participate. Library staff and volunteers offer advice and guidance on how to best play the game. Registration required. Call 785-580-4565.

■ David J’s Place

Wed Feb 17 Wed Mar 17 BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Ghana Ashante people Fertility figure, mid-late 20th c, carved wood; Gift of Dr. Cotter and Jeanne Hirschberg

African textiles, crafts, beadwork and more from the library’s art collection.

Feb 11

6:00–8:00 pm 6:00–8:00 pm

Are You Out of Your Gourd? [12–18 years]

From the ancient shores of Africa to a birdhouse in your backyard, gourds are one of nature’s greatest gifts.

Learn about gourds and decorate one of your own, inspired by African prints and your imagination.

■ The Edge

Tue

Feb 23

3:30–4:30 pm

Open Mic Night [12–18 years]

Your performance is the entertainment when you take the stage. Comedy routines, dance, garage band performances and other amazing talents are welcome. Email YA@tscpl.org to sign up, or just show up ready to perform. Call 785-580-4565.

MAR 6 APR 17 Two renowned Topeka artists present paintings, collages and sculptures

■ The Edge Loligo22 Larry Peters

Wed Feb 24

4:00–5:30 pm

Dare to Prepare: Pre-permit Workshop for Teens and Parents [14–15 years]

MWS2 Whisper II Barbara Waterman-Peters

For information call 785 580-4515

The realities of the road are not always what you expect. Before you get behind the wheel, attend this pre-permit workshop that explains the necessary steps to getting a permit, a driver’s license, and offers useful tools to help parents and teens through the learningto-drive process. Registration required. Call the AAA office at 785-438-6554.

■ The Edge

Thu Feb 25

Teen Tech Week March 7–13

7:00–8:30 pm

Facebook.com is a great place to keep in touch with your friends, but you can also personally connect with authors. Friend your favorites, and you can find out interesting facts like what kind of soap John Green uses or invite Meg Cabot to your birthday party.

Stay up-to-date with library events and chat with librarians by becoming a fan of Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library or adding Lena YaLib as a friend.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

God Don’t Like Ugly

by Mary Monroe [11–18 years]

Teens read and discuss this coming-of-age novel. This book discussion group is sponsored by The National Endowment for the Humanities. Registration required.

Call 785-580-4510.

■ Hughes Room 205

Mon Mar 1 BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Animentals Anime Art Club [12–18 years]

African-American Writers Book Discussion

Mar 2

1:00–2:00 pm

Mar 6

3:30–4:30 pm

Create Gifts From Techno Junk [12–18 years] Be cool and go green. Learn how to repurpose old technology into fabulous, fantastic gifts.

3:30–4:30 pm

Homework Center [5–18 years]

3:30–5:00 pm

■ Homework Center 121D [closed Feb. 15]

Mon-Thu Sun

Don’t ride the fence when it comes to your future.

The Pipeline creates a profile of your interests, skills and values and then compares that profile to job opportunities. You can research financial aid opportunities too. Parents are encouraged to accompany their child to this session, but attendance is not required. Kansas Career Pipeline is a free career planning resource for all Kansans. Registration required. Call 785-580-4606.

Sat

Wed Mar 10

Homework coaches help with questions and assignments.

Kansas Career Pipeline for Students and Parents [12–18 years & parents]

■ Computer Training Center

■ The Edge

Thu Mar 11

Make your mark on the world by creating your own personalized ink stamp.

Wed Mar 3

5:00–6:00 pm

Retro gaming at its best. Before Guitar Hero and Call of Duty, there was Pac-Man and Tetris. Try something new by playing old video games.

■ The Edge

Stamp Stampede [12–18 years] ■ The Edge

Mar 9

Blast From the Past [12–18 years]

Draper offers motivation and encouragement for teachers and students. She is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Award, National Teacher of the Year award recipient and a New York Times Best Seller. Some of her books are Tears of a Tiger, The Battle of Jericho and Copper Sun. Registration required. Call 785-580-4565.

Tue

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue

6:00–7:00 pm

Author – Sharon Draper [11–18 years]

■ Highland Park High School

Watch an anime movie, learn about Japanese culture, and hang out with other people who love anime as much as you do! A professional art instructor will be here to help you draw your own manga. Go to http://www.tscpl.org/teens/section/anime_club for more information.

4:00–8:00 pm 2:00–6:00 pm

nationally syndicated cartoonist

leigh rubin

creator of rubes® talks about the creative process and his new book

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presented by

1:00–4:00 pm

and

FEBRUARY

SUN

7 14 21 28

MON

1 8 15 22

TUE

2 9 16 23

WED

3 10 17 24

THU

4 11 18 25

FRI

5 12 19 26

SAT

6 13 20 27

MARCH

SUN

7 14 21 28

MON

1 8 15 22 29

TUE

2 9 16 23 30

WED

3 10 17 24 31

THU

4 11 18 25

FRI

5 12 19 26

SAT

6 13 20 27

Library Closed

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Adult Programs

Conscious Discipline

Achieve a more peaceful home environment. Learn effective and fun ways to connect with your children using “Conscious Discipline” techniques. Presented by an Early Care & Education Specialist for ERC Resource & Referral.

International Film

Before the Rain

Set against a backdrop of political turbulence in Macedonia and contemporary London, three love stories intertwine to create a powerful portrait of modern Europe.

Republic of Macedonia | 1994 | Unrated | 113 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue

Feb 2

■ Perkins Room 201

Thu Feb 4

In My Country

6:30–8:30 pm

Set against the real life Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa after apartheid, two very different journalists confront issues of race and gender in their own work.

2004 | Rated R | 103 minutes

British Classics Book Discussion

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Join the discussion of this haunting tale of young love and deadly secrets. Sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council Talk About Literature Program.

Registration required. Call 785-580-4510.

Wed Feb 3

7:00–8:45 pm

Toolkit 4 Life

Getting By On a Dime

Can you “get by on a dime” and still afford to do the things you like to do? The experts say YES. Learn how.

Presented by Housing & Credit Counseling, Inc. ■ Menninger Room 206

Wed Feb 3

7:00–8:45 pm

A Special Look

Beginning Bookmaking

Discover the fun of making simple books by hand.

Explore how a single sheet of paper becomes a book. Materials provided, just bring your creativity.

Registration required. Call 785-580-4515.

■ Marvin Auditorium Room 101B BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Thu

Feb 4

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri BLACK HISTORY MONTH

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

6:30–7:30 pm

Juliette Binoche Film

Feb 5

6:30–8:45 pm

Researching African-American Genealogy Traci Wilson-Kleekamp, family history research consultant, explores the resources available online and in local, state and national historical repositories that can help you discover more about your AfricanAmerican heritage.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Sat

Feb 6

1:00–5:00 pm

Gaming @ your library®

Test your trivia knowledge by playing Trivial Pursuit or Wits and Wagers. On the Wii, solve puzzles in Big Brain Academy; on the Xbox 360, demonstrate your movie trivia knowledge with Scene It. Enjoy this fun, free, social event for all adults (18 and over).

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Sun Feb 7

1:00–3:30 pm

7:00–8:30 pm

First Friday Reception

Africa Everyday

Mingle, enjoy hot cider and art from Africa! Bring the whole family.

■ Sabatini Gallery

Fri

Feb 5

5:30–8:30 pm

Teen Tech Week March 7–13

Keep track of the books you read with www.librarything.com. You can create a visual catalog of your books, keep reading lists, read and write book reviews, and chat with other booklovers. Check out Lena_the_Librarian for more books.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Literature with Lunch Book Discussion

Juliette Binoche Film

Published in 1995 before his political career began, this autobiographical narrative tells the story of the life of Obama up to his entry into Harvard Law School. The book reveals Obama’s personal experiences with race and race relations in the United States. This is the 2010 Kansas Reads book.

In 1849, on the cod island of Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, two drunk men commit a senseless murder. One is sentenced to death. While waiting for a guillotine to be shipped, he rehabilitates and becomes popular with the islanders. What will happen when the guillotine arrives?

French | 2000 | Rated R | 108 minutes

Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Mon Feb 8

Widow of Saint-Pierre

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

1:00–2:30 pm

Enjoy a white-linen dining experience with a five-course meal designed to help you manage arthritis through healthy choices. Doug Petrie, Millennium Café owner/chef, presents a program on the nutritional benefits. Menu: boneless bone soup, steamed celeriac/bok choy salad with ginger and sesame dressing, choice of baked lemon herb halibut or baked lemon herb chicken, roasted Indian yam, glazed pineapple/ginger crisp, licorice green tea. Meal cost: $19.95 + tax. Reservations required

by Feb. 4; call 785-580-4441. Dining Decisions is an ongoing healthy lifestyle program.

Roll up your sleeve and possibly save a life. The Community Blood Center relies solely on volunteer blood donors to meet the community’s blood needs.

Feb 9

10:00 am –2:00 pm

KU Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little

The chancellor presents Preparing for Life After High School. Gray-Little also speaks about her experience with youth and her new role at University of Kansas.

This event is cosponsored with Golden City Sertoma.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Wed Feb 10

6:00–8:00 pm

■ Millennium Café

Classic Film

Fri BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Captains Courageous

When a rich brat falls overboard at sea, he’s rescued by a Portuguese fishing boat and eventually forms a bond with one of the crewmen. Starring Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy, and Lionel Barrymore.

1937 | b&w | 111 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

Feb 12

Feb 12

6:30–8:00 pm

Africa Experiences

An extended stay in Africa can be an eye opener. Gary K. Clarke, Tim and Jett Elmer and others share stories about their life-changing experiences. The whole family is welcome.

■ Sabatini Gallery

Sat

2:00–5:00 pm BLACK HISTORY MONTH

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Tue

6:30–8:45 pm

Dining Decisions: Arthritis

Community Blood Drive

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Feb 12

Feb 13

2:00–4:00 pm

African-American Writers Book Discussion

The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama

Discuss Obama’s take on politics and government in this work of nonfiction he wrote while serving as senator from Illinois. Registration required. Call 785-580-4510.

■ Anton Room 202

Wed Feb 17

FEBRUARY

SUN

7 14 21 28

MON

1 8 15 22

TUE

2 9 16 23

WED

3 10 17 24

THU

4 11 18 25

FRI

5 12 19 26

SAT

6 13 20 27

7:00–8:45 pm

MARCH

SUN

7 14 21 28

MON

1 8 15 22 29

TUE

2 9 16 23 30

WED

3 10 17 24 31

THU

4 11 18 25

FRI

5 12 19 26

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Digging New Wells

Juliette Binoche Film

Three Colors: Blue

Explore the extensive collection of fundraising material for nonprofit organizations at the library and on the Internet. Registration required. Call 785-580-4606.

■ Computer Training Center

Wed Feb 17

A striking study of grief for a confident woman who loses her husband and daughter in a car accident. Her decision of whether to join the living or disappear takes time and subtly ties into the writer/director Krzysztof Kieslowski’s underlying theme of liberty.

French | 1993 | Rated R | 98 minutes

3:30–5:00 pm

How to Become a Foster Parent

To be a successful foster parent it takes flexibility, patience, tolerance and a sense of humor. Discover the need you could fulfill and five easy steps for becoming a foster family. Presented by Kansas Children’s Service League. For more information, call 785-274-3100.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Wed Feb 17

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

You’ve written a novel; now learn how to edit your own writing. Professional writer and editor Morgan Chilson, owner of Exactly Write, offers editing tips and talks about the top manuscript mistakes and steps to overcome them.

6:30–8:30 pm

Prospective entrepreneurs learn how to access library resources to research their business ideas. Use print and online resources to find specific information on business trends, industry norms, targeted demographics, competitors and business plans.

Wed Feb 17

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Sat

6:00–9:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Teen Tech Week March 7–13

■ Anton Room 202

Sat Sat BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Wed Feb 17 Thu Feb 18 Fri Mar 12

2:00–3:00 pm

Get started in genealogy and learn how to use the print and online resources our library offers. Receive a pedigree chart and other helpful forms for keeping records as you research your family tree. Registration required. Call 785-580-4540.

Kansas Career Pipeline for Adults

■ Computer Training Center

Feb 20

Beginning Genealogy Workshop

7:00–8:30 pm

The Pipeline delivers credible information about which type of jobs you’d be good at and what sorts of work environments would suit you. It opens doors to real jobs with employers who are waiting to discover someone exactly like you. Learn about educational opportunities. Registration required. 785-580-4606.

6:30–8:45 pm

Editing Your Novel

Researching Your Business Idea

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Feb 19

Feb 20 Mar 27

9:00 am–12:00 pm 9:00 am–12:00 pm

African-American Read-In

Join the nationwide movement to honor AfricanAmerican literature and promote reading! Presented in partnership with the Topeka Chapter of Links, Inc. ■ Marvin Auditorium

Sun Feb 21

3:00–5:00 pm

Studying for tests is hard work, but www.flashcardexchange.com makes it easier. This website helps you quiz yourself and share your personal flashcards with other people in your class. It even has a cram mode for panicky last-minute studying. If you want faceto-face homework help, visit the Homework Center in the Youth Services section of the library. See page 8 for more information.

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Sunday Afternoon with Kansas Author

Juliette Binoche Film

The author of Desires of My Heart: A Lawyer’s Journey From Law to Justice reveals the story behind his book.

From small town life in the Midwest to a distinguished career in law to a miraculous medical recovery, Ken’s story is not only all-American, it is compelling nonfiction with a strong Christian tie.

A delightful fairy tale set in the French countryside where a woman and her daughter open a chocolate shop that awakens hidden appetites in the quiet townspeople and challenges their traditional habits.

2000 | Rated PG-13 | 122 minutes

Ken Peery

Sun Feb 21

2:00–3:00 pm

British Classics Book Discussion

The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot

Discuss this novel that reveals the bond between brother and sister and primarily focuses on her romantic interests. This group is sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council TALK Program. Registration required. Call 785-580-4510.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Wed Feb 24

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri BLACK HISTORY MONTH

■ Topeka Room 204

Chocolat

7:00–8:30 pm

Genealogy Program

The Topeka Genealogical Society features guest speakers each month. Come for presentations about family history research and to learn about other genealogy programs in the community. This month’s program topic not available at press time. For details call the Topeka Genealogical Society at 785-233-5762.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101B

Thu Feb 25 Thu Mar 25

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Feb 27

2:00–4:00 pm

Crashing Through by Robert Kurson & Mike May

Discuss this true life story of one man’s courageous journey through a lifetime of blindness and beyond as a medical miracle makes it possible for him to regain sight. Books provided, registration required.

Call 785-580-4540.

■ Menninger Room 206

Sun Feb 28 BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Wed Feb 24

The Topeka Ramblers talk basketball, segregation and life at Topeka High School during the 1940s. Listen as former members of the all-black basketball team tell their stories.

So Many Books, So Little Time Book Discussion

Market Outlook and Investment Opportunities

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

6:30–8:45 pm

In the Paint

Sat

7:00–8:45 pm

With so much market and economic uncertainty, it can be difficult to know what to focus on and how to react. This presentation helps make sense of market volatility and how to recognize and take advantage of investment opportunities.

Feb 26

3:00–5:00 pm

Voices that Challenged a Nation

Discover two of America’s greatest singers, Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson, who overcame racial prejudice and became legends in the worlds of music and black history. A multimedia presentation about two unforgettable African-Americans.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Sun Feb 28

2:30–3:30 pm

7:00–8:45 pm 7:00–8:45 pm

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International Film

The Counterfeiters/Die Fälscher

The Counterfeiters is the true story of the largest counterfeiting operation in history, set up by the Nazis in 1936. After his luck runs out, the “King” of Counterfeiters is faced with a moral dilemma while being detained in a concentration camp.

Austria | 2007 | Rated R | 98 minutes ■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue

Mar 2

6:30–8:30 pm

Consumer Protection Week

Knowledge is Power Summit

Workshops on ID theft, housing scams, payday lending and elder abuse. Barbara Rubel, MA, Griefwork executive director, presents Difficult Conversations. Separate sessions for the consumer and the consumer professional offered. CEU credits awarded. Registration is required; beginning Jan. 4. Call 785-368-6646. Breakfast and lunch provided. Presented by Kansas Attorney General Steve Six and Meritrust Credit Union in coordination with National Consumer Protection Week.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Wed Mar 3

9:00 am–4:00 pm

Consumer Protection Week

Shred-a-thon

Shredding sensitive documents is one way to reduce your risk of becoming an identity theft victim. Attend this free community shred event to keep your personal information out of the hands of crooks. Offered by Kansas Attorney General Steve Six. ■ Library Parking Lot

Wed Mar 3

11:00 am–1:00 pm

Toolkit 4 Life

Fun 4 Less

Think you have to eliminate fun from your life just because you are on a budget? Think again. Topeka offers many free or low-cost activities that will entertain the whole family. We’ll open your eyes to a world of fun that won’t break the bank.

■ Menninger Room 206

Wed

Mar 3

First Friday Reception

Hyphenated: Works by Larry Peters & Barbara Waterman-Peters

Meet these two Topeka artists. All ages are welcome for this night of art and socializing.

■ Sabatini Gallery

Fri

Mar 5

5:30–8:30 pm

Page & Stage Lecture

War Prize

Explore the ways that ancient Greek audiences engaged in traditions of their times. Scholar Pamela Gordon talks about the Homeric hero Achilles and the captive woman Briseis. The hero Agamemnon treats her as a mere “war prize,” but Athenian vase painters offer more complex interpretations. Page & Stage is a program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Sat

Mar 6

1:00–3:00 pm

Literature with Lunch Book Discussion

Travels with Charley: In Search of America

by John Steinbeck This travelogue documents the road trip Steinbeck took with his French standard poodle Charley around the United States in 1960. He drove almost 10,000 miles in a specially made camper in an attempt to see his country on a personal level and answer the question “What are Americans like today?”

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Mon Mar 8

1:00–2:30 pm

How to Start, Lead, Attend and Enjoy a Book Group

Learn tips on forming a group or tricks for enlivening your current group. Learn how to use the library’s Book Group in a Bag service.

■ Menninger Room 206

Wed Mar 10

11:00 am–12:00 pm

7:00–8:45 pm

Teen Tech Week March 7–13

Give your video gaming thumbs a break from the controller and check out www.gamespy.com. Here, you can find reviews, cheats, previews and strategy guides for Xbox360, Wii, PS3, DS, PSP, and PC systems. There are also comics and forums just for gamers. Want to actually play the video games? Browse our selection and check out a game from the DVD Dispenser at dvd.tscpl.org.

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Connecting to Your Grandkids via Facebook

Classic Film

Register for Facebook and connect with your grandkids.

Learn to navigate the site, find people and add photos.

Connecting to your family and friends couldn’t be easier.

An email account is required to register for this site, please have your username and password available at this class. Registration required. Call 785-580-4606.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

■ Computer Training Center

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Wed Mar 10

1:30–3:00 pm

Fri

Seldom Seen: A Journey into the Great Plains by Patrick Dobson

Thu Mar 11

7:00–8:30 pm

Bring a scene from your novel to share with the group, ask editing questions, and trade experiences from your rewriting journey as part of March’s National Novel Editing Month events at the library.

Thu Mar 11

7:00–8:00 pm

A Special Look

Paperweights

Discover how sand and fire combine to make a work of art. Learn about glass paperweights from antique to contemporary, from end-of-day weights to delicate floral bouquets. Examples from the library’s extensive paperweight collection will be shown. Registration required. Call 785-580-4515.

■ Sabatini Gallery

Thu Mar 11

2:00–5:00 pm

Learn how to use your eyes and binoculars to view the night sky. Handouts will help transform your backyard into an observatory. Bring the whole family.

■ Lingo Story Room 121

Fri

Mar 12

7:00–8:00 pm

Dining Decisions: Anti-Aging

Novel Editing Writers’ Critique

■ Reference/Research Room

Mar 12

Easy Star Gazing

The Kansas City author presents a book talk about his new travel memoir. “Everybody says the country’s going down the tubes,” Patrick is here to tell you differently.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too. Starring Jane Powell, Howard Keel, Jeff Richards, and Russ Tamblyn.

1954 | color | 102 minutes

7:00–8:30 pm

Enjoy a white-linen dining experience with a five-course meal designed to help you manage aging through healthy choices. Doug Petrie, Millennium Café owner/chef, presents a program on the nutritional benefits. Menu: mung bean soup, citrus salad with raspberry vinaigrette, sushi rolls with steamed broccoli or steamy Vietnamese chicken bowl, date delights with coconut ice cream, lemongrass green tea. Meal cost: $19.95 + tax. Reservations required by March 4; call 785-580-4441. Dining Decisions is an ongoing healthy lifestyle program.

■ Millennium Café

Fri

Mar 12

6:30–8:00 pm

Music for a Sunday Afternoon

Pianist David Cho

Hear fascinating and beautiful Chinese music created

by Taiwanese composers, performed with flawless interpretations by Professor Cho. ■ Marvin Auditorium

Sun Mar 14

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3:00–4:00 pm

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

African-American Writers Book Discussion

Sag Harbor: A Novel by Colson Whitehead This coming-of-age novel is almost a series of standalone chapters detailing the life of 15-year-old Benji Cooper, whose experiences in life might just make you retrospective. Registration required. Call 785-580-4510.

■ Anton Room 202

Wed Mar 17

7:00–8:45 pm

Job Search 101

Learn tips for writing your resumé, cover letters and receive helpful guidelines for handling job interviews.

Presented by Terry Miller, business librarian.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Wed Mar 17

7:00–8:30 pm

British Classics Book Discussion

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Discuss this enduringly popular novel that follows a young protagonist into adulthood as he tries to rise above his socioeconomic class. This group is sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council TALK Program.

Registration required. Call 785-580-4510.

■ Perkins Room 201

Wed Mar 24

7:00–8:45 pm

Fixed Income Investments

Fixed income investments can be a valuable asset for investors trying to generate additional supplemental income. Presented by Kelly Donaldson, Edward Jones investment representative.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101A

Wed Mar 24

7:00–8:30 pm

Leigh Rubin, creator of Rubes

Art, conversation and some laughs. The nationally syndicated cartoonist talks about the creative process and his new book The Wild and Twisted World of Rubes, a best-of collection and good introduction to the comic strip People magazine calls “sneakily funny.”

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Fri

Mar 26

Taking Your Novel to Print

You’ve written and edited your novel, now prepare it for print using CreateSpace. Learn how to format your novel for publication, design your cover, and make it available for sale to friends and family or the whole world. Presented by Reaona Hemmingway, a NaNoWriMo author and Kansas Authors Club member.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101C

Sat

Mar 27

2:00–3:30 pm

So Many Books, So Little Time Book Discussion

The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff

This novel interweaves the tale of a modern day murder involving a polygamous family with that of Ann Eliza Young, an anti-polygamy crusader and the ex-wife of Brigham Young. Books provided, registration required.

Call 785-580-4540.

■ Menninger Room 206

Sun Mar 28

3:00–5:00 pm

Sunday Afternoon with Kansas Author

Debra Stufflebean

Stufflebean discusses her new book At This Time, In This Place…A love story between an American Christian woman and a Japanese Buddhist man. A book signing will follow.

■ Topeka Room 204

Sun Mar 28

2:00–3:30 pm

The Country of the Blind

The Topeka Civic Theatre Academy is joined on stage by actors with disabilities. The play is based upon H.G. Wells’ science fiction short story.

■ Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue

Mar 30

7:00–8:00 pm

6:00–8:45 pm

Teen Tech Week March 7–13

Ever wonder what you would look like with Lady Gaga’s hairstyle or Rambo’s body?

Become a star – or at least pretend you are – with www.faceinhole.com. Upload a photo of your face and try out a huge selection of backgrounds.

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Computer Classes

E-Mail With Yahoo! Mail

To register call 785-580-4606 or e-mail class@tscpl.org.

■ All classes in the Computer Training Center.

Beginning Classes

Designed for the new computer user and presented at a relaxed pace. Try taking the classes in the order listed for a good basic understanding.

Taming Your Mouse

Learn the proper way to hold and move the mouse.

Come to one of these sessions or attend a Drop-In class.

Dates and times at the end of the schedule.

Mon Fri Tue Wed

Feb 1 Feb 12 Mar 2 Mar 17

1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Learn about the keyboard, desktop, icons, start button, task bar, calculator and WordPad. Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 16 Mar 3 Mar 4 Mar 18

7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Learn to set margins and tabs, change fonts, spell check, select text, save and delete files.

Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 17 Mar 4 Mar 8 Mar 19

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Beyond The Basics

Take the following classes whenever you feel ready for more challenging projects. These classes are presented at a faster pace than the beginning classes.

Google It

Mon Thu Wed Tue Thu

Feb 8 Feb 11 Feb 24 Mar 9 Mar 25

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Learn to use the library’s online catalog and some electronic resources available from the library or from home.

Tue Fri Thu Fri

Feb 9 Feb 26 Mar 11 Mar 26

1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Using Microsoft Word, learn to select text, cut, copy and paste.

Wed Feb 3 Fri Mar 12 Mon Mar 15

Learn basic internet functions and visit some interesting sites.

Feb 4 Feb 8 Feb 19 Mar 5 Mar 11 Mar 23

1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

Cut, Copy & Paste

Internet Introduction Thu Mon Fri Fri Thu Tue

Feb 5 Feb 23 Mar 8 Mar 24

Look It Up on the Internet

Word: Introduction to Word Processing Wed Thu Wed Thu Mon Fri

Fri Tue Mon Wed

Google does more than find web pages. Search for pictures, videos, maps and stuff to buy on the Internet.

See your home with Google Maps. Use Google Docs for word processing, spreadsheets and more.

Beginning Windows Mon Tue Tue Wed Thu Thu

Learn to address, compose, reply to and forward messages.

9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

Word: Graphics

Learn to use the drawing toolbar, clip art, WordArt, text boxes and more.

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

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Editing Digital Photos

Learn to crop, rotate, resize, reduce red eye, play with color and use special effects on your digital photos using free online software.

Tue Tue Sat

Feb 9 Mar 16 Mar 20

9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

PowerPoint

Create dynamic presentations. Learn to insert slides, add text, graphics, transitions and animations.

Wed Feb 10 Wed Mar 17 Mon Mar 22

9:30–11:00 am 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

Word: Tables, Tabs & Columns

Learn to set tabs, construct tables and use columns.

Wed Feb 17 Thu Feb 18 Thu Mar 18

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm

Excel: Introduction to Spreadsheets

Learn about cells, columns, rows, AutoSum, simple functions or formulas and page setup features.

Wed Mon Tue Thu

Feb 10 Feb 22 Mar 23 Mar 25

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

Excel: Lists

Learn the basics of data lists. Create field names, sort lists and link spreadsheets. Familiarity with basic Excel is required for this class.

Thu Thu Wed Mon

Feb 11 Feb 25 Mar 24 Mar 29

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm

Get it Now! Free Downloadable Audiobooks, Movies, Music, and e-Books

Learn how to checkout, download and play audiobooks, music, and even movies on your computer, mp3 player, or iPod. Mon Feb 1 Tue Mar 16

4:00–5:30 pm 11:00 am–12:30 pm

Word: Mail Merge and Mailing Labels Create mailing labels, envelopes, personalized form letters and directories by combining a data list with Word.

Thu Feb 18 Mon Mar 1 Thu Mar 25

1:00–2:30 pm 7:00–8:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm

Drop-In

Practice new computer skills, learn to use a mouse or get a little help with computer problems. This is also a good time to learn more advanced techniques or to work on job applications and resumes. Come and go anytime during the session.

Tue Tue Sat Tue Tue Sat Tue Sat Tue Tue Tue Tue

Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 13 Feb 16 Feb 23 Feb 27 Mar 2 Mar 13 Mar 9 Mar 16 Mar 23 Mar 30

3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 1:30–3:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 9:30–11:00 am 3:30–5:00 pm 1:30–3:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm 3:30–5:00 pm

WinWay Resumé Writing

Learn to create professional-looking resumés with WinWay Resumé, a simple to use program also used at the Topeka Workforce Center.

Fri Feb 19 Wed Mar 10

1:00–2:30 pm 9:30–11:00 am

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bookmobile february–march schedule 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, SE 45th/Shawnee Hts 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn

9:45 am – 1:00 pm 9:45 am – 1:00 pm 2:15 pm – 7:30 pm 2:15 pm – 7:30 pm

Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th & Oakley California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 SE Tecumseh

9:45 am – 1:00 pm 9:45 am – 1:00 pm 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Hunter’s Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California Dillons, SW 29th & Urish

9:45 am – 1:30 pm 9:45 am – 11:00 am 11:45 am – 1:30 pm 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn Berryton Elementary School, 2921 SE 69th Quincy Street Station, 820 SE Quincy Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th & Oakley K-Mart North, NW Lyman & Tyler

9:45 am – 1:00 pm 9:45 am – 12:30 pm 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Shawnee North Community Center, 300 NE 43rd Mike’s IGA, NE Sardou & Forest Velma Paris Community Center, 6715 SW Westview

9:30 am – 12:15 pm 9:30 am – 11:15 am 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Apple Market, 1431 North Washington, Auburn California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th

9:30 am – 12:15 pm 9:30 am – 11:15 am 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Apple Market, 1431 North Washington, Auburn Hunter’s Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th

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book return locations

Downtown Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library | North K-Mart North, Mike’s IGA Oakland, Shawnee North Community Center, Soldier Township Fire Station (RETURN-ONLY), Tecumseh United Methodist Church | Southwest Apple Market (AUBURN), Barrington Village (RETURN-ONLY), Brookwood Shopping Center, Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, Dillons (S.W. 29th & URISH ROAD), Velma Paris Community Center, Villa West | Southeast Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, Berryton Elementary, California Crossing Shopping Center | *RETURN-ONLY locations are not Bookmobile stops.

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NON PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID TOPEKA, KS Permit No. 322 Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library 1515 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66604-1374

M–F 9 am–9 pm | Sat 9 am–6 pm | Sun 12 pm–9 pm | 785 580-4400 | www.tscpl.org

Dining Decisions An elegant dining experience that could improve your health

Enjoy a fabulous meal and program designed to help you prepare and enjoy healthy eating choices with Doug Petrie, Millennium Café owner.

JAN 15 Stress | FEB 12 Arthritis | MAR 12 Anti-Aging | 6:30-8:30 pm Reservations required: 785 580-4441 | *The cost of the meal is $19.95 + tax; the program is free. see pages 10 & 14 for more Dining Decisions program information