Blockbuster Wednesday Sal Cruz Drumline
KIDS Friday Flicks [all ages]
It’s showtime for the whole family every Friday during June and July from 2:00–4:00 pm. Movies are held in The Edge. See film listing in the Movies category.
Sail into Summer [all ages]
Build a boat and race it down a raingutter track in our Amazing Boat Race. Visit with kids who sail, learn from Safe Kids Shawnee County and talk boat safety with the U.S. Coast Guard. See a real sailboat and talk to folks from the Shawnee Lake Yacht Club. Sink a boat, play games and create fun nautical crafts. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101A, Story Zone, Lingo Story Room, outside
Sat
Jun 2
10:30 am –1:30 pm
R.E.A.D. Dogs [all ages]
Dogs are man’s best friend, but a child’s best listener. Grab your favorite book and read to the Reading Education Assistance Dogs. These dogs are registered therapy animals that volunteer at the library with their owners. ■ Story Zone
Sun Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
2:00–3:00 pm
Dreaming up a Challenge [5–12 years]
Don’t let your brain fall asleep this summer. How much do you remember from the school year? Challenge your friends, meet the Homework Center coaches and play the trivia challenges they’ve dreamed up. ■ Homework Center 121D
Mon Jun 4, 11, 18, 25 Mon Jul 2, 9, 16, 23
1:00–3:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm
Bugs of Kansas [all ages]
See a bug collection and learn more about beetles, butterflies, spiders and other bugs that live in and around Topeka, including live exotics. Presented by Janeen Walters, the Topeka Audubon Society. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mon Jun 4
7:00–8:00 pm
Stories & Crafts [3–5 years]
Stories, songs and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop school skills. Each session counts for 30 minutes toward kids’ summer reading goal. A different craft activity each week. We’ve changed location for the summer, but you and your kids can expect the same fun times. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101C
Tue Thu Tue Thu
Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Jul 5, 12, 19, 26
10:00–11:00 am 10:00–11:00 am 10:00–11:00 am 10:00–11:00 am
Readapalooza [grades 2–5]
Grab some carpet and let us entertain you with stories that will leave you wanting more. Different hosts will read fun and intriguing books. Each session counts as 30 minutes of credit toward completing your summer reading goal. Shannon Reilly, Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, will be our first reader. Be prepared to enjoy his wit and sense of humor as you listen to a story. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101AB
Tue Thu Tue Thu
Jun 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 Jul 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Jul 5, 12, 19, 26
Guys Read Club [7–12 years]
They’re loud, fun and energetic! Sal Cruz’s summer drumline entertains you with a variety of thunderous percussion instruments: quads, snare and bass drums. Families with kids that can take the noise and excitement will love this local talent.
■ Lingo Story Room 121
■ Marvin Auditorium – Doors open 15 min. prior to performance.
Sat Sat
Dreaming up a Good Game [5–12 years]
Plus, craft time. Registration required. Call 580-4565.
Wed Jun 6
Wed Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 Wed Jul 11, 18, 25
■ Lingo Story Room
Mon Jun 11 Mon Jul 9
1:00–3:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm
Wed Jun 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
Jun 8, 15, 22, 29 Jul 6, 13 , 20, 27
Wed Jun 20
1:00–3:00 pm 1:00–3:00 pm
■ Sabatini Gallery
10:00–11:00 am 10:00–11:00 am
Sat
Shadow Puppet Theater Presents! Part I [8–12 years]
Jun 9
Wed Jul 11
10:00–10:30 am 10:00–10:30 am
Jun 23
9:30–10:30 am 11:00 am–12:00 pm 6:30–7:30 pm
School Readiness Roundup [3–5 years]
Participate in activities that help prepare your child for kindergarten. Learn about the Kindergarten Readiness Checklist used by local schools. This program is cosponsored by Capital Area Smart Start & ChildCare Aware. Registration required. Call 580-4565. ■ Lingo Story Room 121
Thu Jul 12
6:30–7:30 pm
Blockbuster Wednesday Magician T.A. Hamilton
9:30–10:30 am 11:00 am–12:00 pm 6:30–7:30 pm
Hamilton combines his superb comedic talents with exquisite sleight of hand and sleight of mind. Watch as he tosses in a healthy dose of hilarious ventriloquism. This show is great for families with kids who love some major mystery and illusion. ■ Marvin Auditorium – Doors open 15 min. prior to performance.
Wed Jul 18
11:00 am–12:00 pm
9:30–10:30 am 11:00 am–12:00 pm 6:30–7:30 pm
FRIENDS ANNUAL BOOK SALE SEPTEMBER 14, 15 & 16
Learn about the multicultural art form of shadow puppetry. Make a puppet with moveable joints. Registration required. Call 580-4515 Sat
■ Marvin Auditorium – Doors open 15 min. prior to performance.
Learn the art of storytelling through the multicultural art form of shadow puppetry. Use puppets, scenery and props to help. Registration required. Call 580-4515.
■ Story Zone and Lingo Story Room
■ Sabatini Gallery
This whimsical female duo brings a new style of music and harmonies to the kid’s music scene. Parents and children will love singing and dancing to such old-time favorites as Footloose, Red Red Robin and The Twist. Jill Simpson and Kim Grassman will have you on your feet and rockin’ to the beat.
9:30–10:30 am 11:00 am–12:00 pm 6:30–7:30 pm
Shadow Puppet Theater Presents! Part II [8–12 years]
Join Kyler and friends as they treat your whole family to a wiggly, giggly good time. Jun 9, 16, 23, 30 Jul 7, 14, 21
Blockbuster Wednesday: The La La’s
■ Marvin Auditorium – Doors open 15 min. prior to performance.
Stories and Music with Kyler [all ages]
Sat Sat
Wed Jul 11, 18, 25, Aug 1 9:30–10:00 am 10:30–11:00 am 6:30–7:00 pm
Witness one of the most talented balloon artists in the country as she takes the stage with a wildly entertaining comedy magic show. Penny’s unique sense of humor, unparalleled twisting speed, and encyclopedic balloon knowledge will have families with elementary-age kids wowed.
3:45–4:30 pm 3:45–4:30 pm
Get your creative energy flowing with art and craft projects. Let Leah or Tracie, our Homework Center coaches, guide you through some original cut-andpaste experiences.
Fri Fri
■ Lingo Story Room
Blockbuster Wednesday Poppin’ Penelope
Dreaming up Some Creativity [5–12 years]
■ Homework Center 121 D
Bubbles and books, wiggles and songs! Early literacy exercises for toddlers and adults to enjoy together. Registration for the four-week session begins 9am, Wednesday, June 23. Call 580-4565.
6:30–7:00 pm 6:30–7:00 pm
Kyler sings, plays the guitar, and reads entertaining books for your family.
■ Story Zone Fri Jun 15 Fri Jul 20
9:30–10:30 am 11:00 am–12:00 pm 6:30–7:30 pm
Sneak, Peek & Read [18–24 months]
Musical Storytime for Everybody [all ages]
Zoo Animals Live [all ages]
Thu Jun 7 Thu Jul 5
Wed Jun 27
■ Marvin Auditorium – Doors open 15 min. prior to performance.
Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close as Rachel Kilian, Education Specialist, helps you separate animal fact from fiction. ■ Marvin Auditorium 101B
■ Marvin Auditorium – Doors open 15 min. prior to performance.
Play, dance and sing with Dino O’Dell (Kevin Dolan). Enjoy some of his best hits including Itty Bitty Monsters, The Peanut Butter Pond, The Pizza Polka, and Worms They Really Hit the Spot. Families with preschoolers and young elementary-age kids will love Dino.
Entertaining our youngest readers with stories, songs and bounces. Thu Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 Thu Jul 5, 12, 19, 26
2:00–3:00 pm 2:00–3:00 pm
Blockbuster Wednesday: Dino O’Dell
Baby Bookworms [0–18 months] ■ Lingo Story Room 121
Jun 9 Jul 14
Kid-rocker Jim Cosgrove is back with his high-energy, interactive program loaded with laughter, singing and dancing for families with elementary-aged children. Join the act as Jim performs his original songs and shares his box of instruments from all over the world. Come early for the best seats.
9:30–10:30 am Pajama Storytime [3–5 years] 11:00 am–12:00 pm Wear your pajamas to the library! Bring along a fuzzy 6:30–7:30 pm friend and your blanket. Stories, songs and finger plays.
Pick your player piece, shuffle those cards and roll the dice. Give a new or classic board game a whirl. Bring along a friend to play against or try to out-strategize one of our Homework Center coaches, Leah or Tracie. It’s fun. ■ Homework Center 121D
Blockbuster Wednesday: Mr. Stinky Feet
Hey dudes who love to read! Let’s hang out, read the same book, talk about it, and do some other fun stuff based on the book. Yes, of course, snacks will make an appearance. Registration required. Call 580-4565.
AG hall-Kansas Expo center for information call 580-4445
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