October - November Library News

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TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

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2019

Check  Learn Another Language Off Your List

Learning a new language or improving your skills in a language has so many benefits that lots of us have this on our to do list. Traveling to another country is more fun and smoother if you speak the language. Your work may be more productive if you can speak another language. You may have friends or relatives who speak another language. If you improve your language skills, you can speak to them directly instead of talking through someone else.

With your library card you can take online language courses in Mango that use conversationalbased learning. You can choose your chapters based on what you want to do – greetings and small talk, travel, or food and drink for example. There are specialty courses for business, legal, medical, text talk and even romance.

The voice comparison feature lets you record yourself speaking and compare it to a native speaker. This way you can hear when you’re a little off the mark or when you have nailed it. In addition to learning the language, Mango includes cultural tips with the lessons to give you

insights into the culture and help you avoid faux pas.

If you already know some of the language (perhaps you took classes in high school), you can take a placement test to determine where you should start. There’s no need to start at the very beginning if you have some basics down.

For the eight most popular languages you can expand your learning through movies. Watch foreign films just with subtitles or watch in engage mode, which will stop the movie after each scene for a small lesson over what you watched. This movie feature helps you learn the language, learn more about the culture and watch a good movie.

Mango also has a mobile app so you can learn while you’re commuting or just away from your computer. The app is available in IOS or Android with Bluetooth and auto play, which keeps playing courses until you stop.

You can also download courses when you are connected to WiFi. Bump up language learning on your to do list and try Mango today at tscpl.org/mango.

TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

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PostPublic Article Club

ADULT League of Women Voters Tuesday Topics In October hear from activist, advocate and educator Davis Hammet, Loud Light. In November superintendents of several Shawnee County school districts will be part of a panel discussion.

The meetings are free and the public is invited to attend. A catered luncheon is available at 11:30am for $10; the program is from noon-1pm.

■ Marvin Auditorium BC

Tue

Oct 1 | Nov 5

11:30am-1pm

Deliberative Conversation Safety and Justice

Discuss interesting articles curated by a different member each month. Additional articles can be discussed in an unregulated bonanza at the end.

■ Location varies, email postpublic@tscpl.org

Sun Oct 6 | Nov 3

Monday Farmers Market ■ Library Parking Lot

Mon Oct 7

We’ll answer your questions to help you create a winning resumé in this hands-on session. If you have a draft of your resumé, bring it. Laptops provided or bring your own.

■ Hughes Room 205

■ Anton Room 202

■ Marvin Auditorium C

1-3:30pm 1-3:30pm

TRIO College & Career Assistance

TRIO Education Opportunity staff assist with financial aid applications, school application, career exploration, GED referral and English as a Second Language referral.

■ Team Room 4

Tuesdays 1-6pm

How to Start a Business

Learn what it takes to start and run your own business.

Presented by Washburn Small Business Development Center.

■ Marvin Auditorium A

Wed Oct 2

■ Menninger Room 206

Wed Nov 6

5:30-7:30pm 5:30-7:30pm

Computerized Genealogy

Learn how to use online resources to build your family tree. Receive helpful forms for keeping records.

■ Shawnee North Community Center, 300 NE 43rd St

Thu Oct 3 | Nov 7

10-11:30am

■ Central Park Community Center, 1534 SW Clay St

Mon Oct 14

5-6pm

Master Gardener - Ornamental Grasses

Learn about various types of grasses that do well in our climate. Ornamental grasses can be key components in sustainable and low-maintenance landscapes.

■ Marvin Auditorium C

Thu Oct 3

7-8pm

Play it Again!

7:30-11:30am

Resumé Help

How should communities reduce violence? Practice listening with empathy and respect, considering other perspectives, weighing the trade-offs of courses of action in this National Issues Forum.

RSVP tscpl.org/conversations.

Tue Oct 1 Mon Oct 7

11:30am-1pm

Mon Oct 7 | Nov 4

Noon-1pm

Medicare Mondays

Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas helps you navigate the complex web of Medicare.

Mon Oct 7 | Nov 4

1-2pm

Caregiver Support Group

Being a caregiver can be incredibly stressful. Meet and talk to others who are in the same situation. Moderated

by April Maddox, Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging caregiver support specialist.

■ Perkins Room 201

Mon Oct 7 | Nov 4 Thu Oct 17 | Nov 21 ■ Anton Room 202

Mon Oct 14

2-3pm 2-3pm 3:30-4:30pm

Journaling with Words & Images

Explore personal writing and creativity using a visual journal. Discover additional ideas through the work of others, in-session exercises and tech or online resources.

We’ll provide prompts for inspiration and art materials.

■ Anton Room 202

Tue

Oct 8 | Nov 12

10-11:30am

Money Matters - Medical Debt

Learn about the importance of understanding medical bills and health insurance. A panel of speakers will discuss the impact of medical debt. Presented by Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. ■ Learning Center

Tue

Oct 8

6-7:30pm

Falconry

Learn about falconry in Kansas. Co-hosted by Topeka Audubon Society.

■ Marvin Auditorium C

Tue

Oct 8

7-8:30pm

Learn to play a new board or video game, or play a classic. Children are welcome with their adults.

■ Learning Center

Sat 2

Oct 5 | Nov 2

2-5pm

OCT-NOV 2019

Cover Letter Help

Bring your resumé to this hands-on session. We’ll answer your questions to help you write a strong cover letter. If you have a draft cover letter, bring that too.

Laptops provided or bring your own.

■ Hughes Room 205

Wed Oct 9 Thu Nov 7

Noon-1pm 2-3pm

Alzheimer’s Association Remote Learning Learn about memory disorders and the challenges associated with managing them at sessions held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Call 800-272-3900 to register for any session.

■ Perkins Room 201

Wed Oct 9 | Nov 13

Master Gardener - Victory Gardens

Look at the patriotism and resourcefulness of WWI era victory gardens. Learn about people who are starting victory garden projects today to help their communities grow greater unity, health and generosity.

■ Marvin Auditorium C

Thu Oct 17

Friends of the Library Book and Media Sale

Shop books (including collectibles) sorted by genres, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and records. Cash and credit card accepted. For more info visit tscpl.org/sales.

Friends Members Only Sale

Memberships are available at the door or in the Chandler Booktique.

1-2pm

How to Sign up for Medicare Part D

■ Marvin Auditorium

Learn how to use the Medicare.gov website and plan finder to help you make an informed decision regarding your Medicare Part D drug coverage every year.

■ Menninger Room 206

Thu Oct 10 | Nov 14

Fri

Public Sale Sat

9:30-11am

Oct 11 | Nov 8

Noon-1pm

Fiction Writing Techniques

Learn and share strategies for creating believable characters in your novel using character sheets. Plan compelling plots and scenes using outlining. Discuss techniques with other fiction writers. Get ready for National Novel Writing Month.

■ Marvin Auditorium BC

Mon Oct 14

6:30-8:30pm

Deliberative Conversation A House Divided

What would we have to give up to get the political system we want? Practice listening with empathy and respect, considering other perspectives, weighing the trade-offs of courses of action in this National Issues Forum. RSVP tscpl.org/conversations.

■ Anton Room 202

Tue Oct 15 Fri Oct 18 Mon Oct 21

6-8:30pm 2-4:30pm 1-3:30pm

Topeka Show and Tell

Do you have an item that tells the story of Topeka or Shawnee County? Show and tell is just like you remember. You will be given a few minutes to explain the item and do a quick Q & A. Limit 1 item per person.

■ Learning Center

Wed Oct 16

5-8pm

Oct 19

9am-3pm

Fill a bag (provided) for $10

We’ll answer your questions and help you get ready for your next job interview.

Fri

Oct 18

Bag Sale

Job Interview Help ■ Hughes Room 205

7-8pm

6:30-8:30pm

Sun

Oct 20

Noon-3pm

Senior Life Wii Bowling

If you are 55 or better and looking to get out and socialize, Wii Bowling is a great opportunity. Have fun with us whether you’re a bowler or not.

■ Learning Center

Mon Oct 21

1-2pm

Stories the Building Might Tell

Nick Xidis will present his research on the downtown Topeka building currently occupied by Hazel Hill Chocolates and its possible resident ghost. Sponsored by the Topeka Genealogical Society.

■ Marvin Auditorium C

Thu Oct 24

Listen for Your

Next Great Read

Our HUSH podcast has been on a short hiatus to regroup, but we’re back this fall with a new name and a (mostly) new cast.

The Bookmark is a weekly, 30-minute podcast with a rotating ensemble of readers guaranteed to help you find a new book.

Miranda Ericsson, Chris Blocker and Autumn Friedli will be show staples. They’ll pull in other librarians to help you expand your to-read list. No matter your reading preferences, you’re sure to find something to spark your curiosity. You’ll also get to know your librarians. Start listening at tscpl.org/bookmark.

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7-8:30pm

Cocktails in the Courtyard Stranger Things

Experience after-hours 21+ fun and cocktails in the library! Play “Trapped in the Upsidedown” breakout game (like an escape room) based on the Netflix show Stranger Things. Tickets are $25 a person at tscpl.org/stranger.

■ Claire’s Courtyard

Sat

Oct 26

6:30-9:30pm

Picture This Photography Club

Whether you use your phone, a point-and-shoot or an expensive camera, join us at a different location each month to take pictures. Email picture@tscpl.org or follow Picture This Photography Club on Facebook for the location.

Mon Oct 28 | Nov 25

Tue | Oct 15 - Last Day to Register to Vote

Tue | Nov 5 General Election Day tscpl.org/vote

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Grace Episcopal Cathedral

Let us reduce your holiday work by baking for you. See our full pie list at tscpl.org/cafe.

701 SW 8th St

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Watch the 1927 mystery classic silent film Please order at least 48 hours in advance.

Millennium Café M-F 8:15am - 5:30pm | Sat 8:30am - 4:30pm 785 580-4441 | tscpl.org/cafe 3

The Cat & The Canary

in a grand setting with live music.

Silents in the Cathedral is a collaboration of the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Grace Episcopal Cathedral and the Kansas Silent Film Festival, Inc., and is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

OCT-NOV 2019

Topeka Public Schools Join

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TSCPL@ School

ADULT

Master Gardener - Winter Wonderland

How to Write a Novel in 30 Days

We’re making it easier for students “Literacy is the foundation for a to access accurate information successful academic life,” said Dr. with TSCPL@School. All students Tiffany Anderson, superintendent at Hayden High School, Shawnee of Topeka Public Schools. “The Heights, Topeka Public Schools, and partnership with the library provides Washburn Rural Middle and High opportunities for every student School automatically have a library and staff member to have greater card account. access to a world of Typically, their literature beyond the The partnership with student ID classroom. Together numbers work we have expanded the library provides as a library access to the library to opportunities for every card number.

14,000 families who student and staff member will gain library cards “When our to have greater access to a through our school schools and enrollment process and world of literature beyond the Topeka we have expanded the the classroom. and Shawnee classroom curriculum – Dr. Tiffany Anderson County Public resources exponentially.

Superintendent of Topeka Public Schools Library work This is a model of together, excellence in public students education that extends thrive,” said Gina Millsap, library learning by partnering to remove CEO. “With TSCPL@School, schoolbarriers for families and by investing age kids have access to thousands in public education.” of books and online resources 24/7.

We’re making learning and reading Students can also supplement their happen now and for a lifetime.” classes (maybe get some extra credit) with online learning tools like Mango Students have access to complete Languages, Lynda.com and Treehouse. information from trusted sources for Just like all library cardholders, homework and reports. Most of these students have access to all resources resources are available digitally so at the public library including online they can be accessed anytime from research databases, ebooks, digital anywhere with an internet connection audiobooks, streaming videos and the – home, school or a coffee shop. physical items at the library and on bookmobiles.

Ask a librarian

We’ll help you find a great read or the answer to your question.

Call 785 580-4400 Text 785 322-4099 Email ask@tscpl.org Visit the library or a bookmobile TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

Write a 50,000 word rough draft in November with National Novel Writing Month. Get fun and helpful advice from former participants, plus official stickers and other inspiring goodies to power you through the month. Join nanowrimo.org Topeka region.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Mon Oct 28

6:30-8:30pm

Story Slam

Listen to or be one of 10 people who each tell a 5-minute story on the theme of family. The audience will award a cash prize to the best story based on quality and presentation. Sign up to be a storyteller begins at 6:30pm. Cohosted with NOTO Arts Place, emcee Kay Duganator.

■ NOTO Arts Place, 905 N Kansas

Fri

Nov 1

7-9pm

Trek to Your Library

Beam us up Topeka and Trek on down to your library for the 50th anniversary of yellow, blue and red shirts of the universe. Join us for cosplay, crafts, trivia and an awesome Virtual Reality of being the captain of your own Starship Enterprise! We’ll also have a special screening.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sat

Nov 2

9am-5:30pm

International Games Week Celebration

Bring your own games or play our card games, board games and video games. International Games Week recognizes that games teach skills, bring people together, are fun and are universal. Libraries around the world are hosting events.

■ Learning Center

Sun Nov 3

Noon-8pm

Fiction Writing: Come Write In

NaNoWriMo participants meet to add scenes, chapters and characters to their stories, compete in word wars, and further plots. Bring laptops for creative and frantic writing sessions to increase word counts. Sign up at nanowrimo.org Topeka region.

■ Menninger Room 206

Sundays Nov 3-24

1-5pm

Avoid the winter blues and blahs. Learn how to turn your garden into a winter wonderland.

■ Learning Center

Thu Nov 7

7-8pm

Deliberative Conversation Alcohol and Drug Use

What should we do when alcohol and drug use become a problem to society? Practice listening with empathy and respect, considering other perspectives, weighing the trade-offs of courses of action in this National Issues Forum. RSVP tscpl.org/conversations.

■ Anton Room 202

Fri

Nov 8

2-4:30pm

Chinese Heritage Celebration

Immerse yourself in Chinese heritage and culture through music, performance, and genealogy and history displays. Leave with tools to help you connect with your own family roots.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sat

Nov 9

3-5:45pm

Money Matters - Holiday Spending

Learn holiday savings tips, alternative gift ideas and how to plan a reasonable holiday expense budget to reduce financial stress. Presented by Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. ■ Learning Center

Tue

Nov 12

6-7:30pm

Gulls in Kansas

Learn about gulls that may be observed in Kansas and how to identify them from amateur birder Mark Land.

Co-hosted by Topeka Audubon Society.

■ Marvin Auditorium C

Tue

Nov 12

7-8:30pm

Who was Wyatt Earp?

Author Mark Warren discusses 63 years of research on Wyatt Earp. His trilogy Wyatt Earp, An American Odyssey incorporates all the known facts about the famous peace officer's life. Join us for a study of all things Earp and the photographs that chronicle his life. Book signing to follow.

■ Learning Center

Wed Nov 13

7-8pm

Deliberative Conversation Obesity in America

Deliberative Conversation Mental Illness in America

■ Menninger Room 206

■ Anton Room 202

How should we reduce obesity in America? Practice listening with empathy and respect, considering other perspectives, weighing the trade-offs of courses of action in this National Issues Forum.

RSVP tscpl.org/conversations.

Mon Nov 4

1-3:30pm

How do we address a growing problem with mental illness in America? Practice listening with empathy and respect, considering other perspectives, weighing the trade-offs of courses of action in this National Issues Forum. RSVP tscpl.org/conversations.

Fri

Nov 15

■ Menninger Room 206

Mon Nov 18 4

2-4:30pm 1-3:30pm

OCT-NOV 2019

Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior

One Stroke Painting

The Alzheimer’s Association will provide information to help you understand behaviors people with dementia use to communicate their needs and feelings as language ability is lost.

■ Marvin Auditorium C

Mon Nov 18, 25 5:30-7pm

■ Learning Center

Mon Nov 18

1-2pm

BOOKS What Does the Fox Read?

ART & CRAFTS See featured ceramics from the library's permanent collection on display in NOTO Arts District.

■ Sage Art Gallery, Fire Me Up! Ceramics, 1000 N Kansas Ave

■ Celtic Fox, 118 SW 8th Ave

Thursdays & Fridays Oct 3 - 31 1-5pm Saturdays Oct 5-26 11am-4pm

Thu Oct 3 | Nov 7

Chat about what you’re reading in this laid-back neighborhood book club. In October discuss The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. In November discuss Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. Use your own book or pick one up at the Crestview Community Center.

Questions - chapter@tscpl.org

s Learn the basics of sashiko, a traditional Japanese embroidery technique. Create beautiful geometric designs using only a simple running stitch.

Materials provided.

■ Crestview Community Center, 4801 SW Shunga Dr

1-2:30pm

■ Shawnee North Community Center, 300 NE 43rd St

■ Crestview Community Center, 4801 SW Shunga Dr

Art in Common

Classics Made Modern

Wed Oct 9 | Nov 13

9-10:30am

Nurture your creative spirit through discussion, exploration and hands-on art making. Find inspiration and resources in our community, gallery, library and online. Supplies available for the first 18 participants.

■ Learning Center

Wed Oct 9 | Nov 13

Explore the world of fiber arts from traditional needle arts to cutting-edge contemporary materials. Learn about techniques during demonstrations and hands-on art making with local fiber artists, guilds and shops.

Sun Oct 27

Noon-4pm

Card Making with Cindy

Learn how to make two greeting cards with the help of a local paper crafter. While supplies last.

■ Learning Center

Mon Oct 28

Tue Thu Fri Sat

Oct 15 Oct 31 Nov 15 Nov 30

10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-6pm 10am-5pm

TALK Book Discussion

TALK discussions immerse you in story and introduce new perspectives. In October Dr. Sara Tucker will facilitate our discussion of Heartland by Sarah Smarsh.

In November Dennis Etzel Jr. will facilitate our discussion of The Center of Everything by Laura Moriarty.

Questions - talk@tscpl.org ■ Menninger Room 206

■ Crestview Community Center, 4801 SW Shunga Dr

1-2:30pm

7-8:30pm

■ Shawnee North Community Center, 300 NE 43rd St

In October discuss The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah. In November discuss Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Questions - somany@tscpl.org ■ Perkins Room 201

Sun Oct 20 | Nov 17

KHF Grant to Imagination Library

Young readers in Shawnee County received a big boost from the Kansas Health Foundation (KHF). KHF is providing $228,000 over three years to support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth until their 5th birthday.

New Library Trustee

1:30-3pm

So Many Books

Learn to use soap, water and bubble wrap to turn thin layers of wool roving into felt. Materials provided.

Thu Nov 21

Mon Oct 14 | Nov 18

Wed Oct 16 | Nov 20

12:30-2pm

Wet Felting

Wed Nov 6

■ Anton Room 202

■ Chandler Booktique

12:30-2pm

Fiber Fair

■ Marvin Auditorium

In October discuss A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson.

In November discuss Nomadland by Jessica Bruder.

Questions - classicsmodern@tscpl.org

The 15th and last day of the month is half price on all donated items in the Booktique. This includes books, DVDs, CDs, record albums and puzzles.

Bring whatever craft you want to work on. See what others are working on and maybe learn a new skill.

Mon Oct 14

1-2pm

Chandler Booktique Half Price Day

2-3:30pm

Crafting Together ■ Learning Center

Brief

3-4:30pm

Joan Hicks was recently appointed by the Topeka City Council to the Library Board of Trustees. She is an accountant for Heartland Works, Inc. “The library is a valuable resource for all,” said Hicks. “It should be inviting for everyone regardless of racial background, faith or sexual orientation with materials and programs relevant to each and everyone in the community. … I am thrilled to be able to add an African American woman's perspective to discussions being had at the table. Not that I speak for all African American women, but I believe I will offer a unique perspective!”

9-10:30am

LIBRARY COMPUTER LABS IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRAL PARK CRESTVIEW 1534 SW CLAY ST 4801 SW SHUNGA DR 785-251-2965 785-251-2960

OAKLAND GARFIELD HILLCREST 801 NE POPLAR ST 1600 NE QUINCY ST 1800 SE 21ST ST 785-251-2953 785-251-2950 785-251-2956

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Election & Voting Information

Voting is an important part of our role as citizens. We want to help you find accurate information to make informed choices for each election. Visit tscpl.org/vote to find information to register, prepare and vote in the general election on Tue, Nov 5. You can also register to vote at the library’s Customer Service Desk.

6:30-8pm

Crestview Chapter Chat

Sashiko embroidery

Thu Oct 31

in

Explore interesting literature, authors, fun people, good food and book-themed drink specials. In October discuss The Worst Hard Time by Timothey Egan. In November discuss The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.

Questions - foxread@tscpl.org

Featured Ceramics Exhibit

Wed Oct 2

Local painting instructor Diane Rose will teach you the One Stroke Painting technique. Supplies are provided to create two holiday gift bags. While supplies last.

RICE 423 SE NORWOOD ST 785-251-2976

Cake Pans

Your next party can be a piece of cake when you check out a pan from our adorable cake pan collection. These whimsical cakes are perfect for kids’ parties, baby showers, holidays or any time a celebration calls for cake.

Peruse all 40 cake pans in our online catalog (catalog.tscpl.org) using the search term “cake pan.”

Book Nook

Take a shopping break and read a book with your kids at Westridge Mall. In partnership with mall management and United Way of Greater Topeka we created a kids’ reading area on the mall’s lower level beside the play area. The Book Nook includes books and toys.

Library News Changes

Starting with the next issue we are changing Library News from bi-monthly to quarterly. This will give you a chance to plan a little farther ahead with Dec, Jan and Feb events in one issue.

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Chills

We asked our Facebook friends for their favorite book that gives them chills. Here are some of their recommendations.

To view the full booklist Go to catalog.tscpl.org Select “list” as your search category Type “Books that give us chills” in the search box.

Sarah Wilder Girls by Rory Power Friends go to extremes to uncover the dark truth about the mysterious disease that has them quarantined at their boarding school on a Maine island.

Robyn, Audrey, Ally Devil in the White City by Erik Larson This New York Times bestseller intertwines the true tale of the 1893 World's Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death.

Nathaniel Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz Folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge and supernatural events of all time.

John Growing Things & Other Stories by Paul Tremblay A chilling collection of psychological suspense and literary horror from the multiple award-winning author of the national bestseller, The Cabin at the End of the World and A Head Full of Ghosts.

Leah, Robyn, Alison, Dee Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier As the second Mrs. de Winter, Rebecca is increasingly burdened by the shadow of her mysterious predecessor. She becomes determined to uncover the dark secrets no matter the cost.

Tina Night of the Hunter by R.A. Salvatore Drizzt and his allies face a perilous journey through the Underdark and the dangers of the undead that lie within.

Sharon, Brandon Needful Things by Stephen King A new store has opened that sells whatever your heart's secret desire – sexual pleasure, wealth, power, or even more precious things. Even though every item has a nerve-shattering price, the owner is always ready to make a bargain.

Mindy The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney Aftetr moving into a new house Jane learns about the untimely death of the home's previous tenant, a woman similar to Jane in age and appearance. As Jane tries to untangle truth from lies, she unwittingly follows the same patterns, makes the same choices, crosses paths with the same people, and experiences the same terror as the girl before.

Jenny The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling A caver who takes a dangerous job to make enough money to escape her hardscrabble planet begins to doubt her handler's motivations.

“Beautifully written and haunting content.

Stalking Jack the Ripper The entire series is magnificent,” said Shanna.

by Kerri Maniscalco A gothic murder mystery set in gritty Victorian-era London where an intrepid society girl finds herself embroiled in the investigation of a serial killer known as Jack the Ripper.

Janelle, Ally Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: return to her tiny hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls. She must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story – and survive this homecoming.

Available in

book format

audio format

ebook format

large print format

dvd film

Blu-ray film

Permission to Play!

The library's new Learning Center gives you 78 hours of play and learning every week for all ages.

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Enjoy the

Sunshine Claire’s Courtyard opens for library events, Millennium Café outdoor dining and reading in the sunshine. If you haven’t visited the newest addition to the library, take a little time to admire it.

Rolling in the

Community We have a new way to take part in community events – we’re rolling in on the Book Bike. The bike is an environmentally friendly way to increase awareness of the library’s materials, events and services.

Graphic is for illustration purposes only.

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With a relatively small investment the Book Bike allows us to be more nimble and creative in the events and happenings we attend. For example, some of the smaller parades are off limits for the Bookmobiles due to the size of the vehicles. The Book Bike on the other hand is a perfect fit!

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The bike will be equipped with a Wi-Fi hotspot providing instant access to our digital collections, library card signups and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library enrollment. It will be stocked to cater to each event and may contain materials for checkout, information on library services and events, and some fun giveaways.

The Book Bike is a pop-up library!

Our bike rider may present an impromptu storytime and other fun activities.

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We’ll Proctor that Test for You

events

OCT-NOV tscpl.org/events

2Book Topeka Book Club

In October join your community of readers to discuss A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson. In November share what books you’ve loved lately or all-time favorites.

We’ll all add new titles to our lists.

■ Learning Center

Mon Oct 21 | Nov 18

7-8pm

Talk lit with this book group for readers in their 20s and 30s! In October we’ll discuss State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. In November we’ll discuss Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Questions - bookbites@tscpl.org ■ Pizagels’s Pizza and Bakery, 2830 SW Fairlawn Rd

Oct 22 | Nov 26

7-8:30pm

COMPUTER CLASSES BEGINNING CLASSES If you need to have a test proctored, we can help. The library provides free test proctoring for written, emailed and online exams during regular library hours. Complete the “Request Test Proctor” form at tscpl.org/test at least seven days before you need to complete the exam and we’ll contact you to schedule your exam.

• Be on time for testing.

• Bring all supplies needed to complete the test.

• Provide a current photo ID at the time of testing.

• Complete exams 30 minutes before the library closes.

• Complete the “Request Test Proctor” form at least 7 days before the exam.

To make this process go smoothly, the student must do the following: • Ensure the exam and other required materials are sent to the proctor from the learning institution.

Visit tscpl.org/test to see all the details about our test proctoring service.

Members Only

Sat | Oct 19 9am-3pm Free Admission

OCT 18•19•20 Marvin Auditorium

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Designed for new computer users and presented at a relaxed pace. Ten laptops are available or bring your own.

Digital Downloading and Online Skills

Attend a different class each week on library digital content, social networking sites and online skills. To see each week’s topic visit tscpl.org/digitalskills.

■ Learning Center

Thursdays Oct 3 - Nov 21 1-2pm

Beginning Computer Class

This hour is devoted to a different topic each week in a beginner-friendly environment. To see the weekly topics visit tscpl.org/beginning.

■ Learning Center

Mondays Oct 7-Nov 25 11am-Noon* (*1-2pm Nov 4, Closed Nov 11)

Beginning Computer Navigation

Fri | Oct 18 5-8pm

Sun | Oct 20 Noon-3pm Bag Sale

tscpl.org/booksale

Learn the proper way to hold and move the mouse.

Learn about check boxes, radio buttons and scroll bars. If you cannot make one of these sessions, go to a Computer & Gadget Help session to get started.

■ Learning Center

Sat

Oct 12

9:30-10:30am

Comenzando a Navegar en su Computadora

Aprenda la forma correcta de sostener y mover el ratón.

Aprende sobre casillas de verificación, botones de radio y barras de desplazamiento. Si no puede hacer una de estas sesiones vaya a una sesión de Ayuda de Computadoras y Gadgets para comenzar.

■ Learning Center

Sat

Oct 12

Conozca las funciones básicas de la Internet, hoy usaremos nuestro navegador de Internet Google Chrome en clase. No se olvide de visitar los diferentes navegadores que también puede usar como. Windows 10, Microsoft Edge u Mozilla Firefox como navegador en su PC. ■ Learning Center

Book Bites

Tue

Introduccion a la Internet

9:30-10:30am

Internet Introduction

Wed Nov 6 9:30-10:30am Thursdays Oct 3-Nov 21 1-2pm

BEYOND THE BASICS

These classes are presented at a faster pace than beginning classes and they offer more challenging projects. Ten laptops are available or bring your own.

Computer & Gadget Help

Let’s focus on your technology questions. Bring your device. Practice new computer skills or learn to use the library catalog while trainers are available.

■ Learning Center

Tuesdays Oct 1-Nov 26

1-2pm

Computer & Gadget Q & A

Bring your laptop, tablet or other device for hands-on help. Practice new computer skills or learn about library digital resources.

■ Hillcrest Community Center, 1800 SE 21st St

Wed Oct 2 | Nov 6

10-11am

■ Crestview Community Center,4801 SW Shunga Dr

Mon Oct 21

1-2pm

Cutting the Cable Cord

Learn about some of the alternatives to traditional cable or satellite TV, and the benefits and drawbacks of streaming TV and HDTV antennas.

■ Learning Center

Fri Oct 4 Wed Nov 20

11am-Noon 1-2pm

Instagram for Beginners

Get an overview of the popular visual social media site.

■ Learning Center

Fri

Oct 25

10-11am

Excel: Intro to Spreadsheets

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

■ Learning Center

Tue

Nov 5

7-8pm

Excel: Lists

Familiarity with basic Excel is required for this class. Learn to create field names, sort lists and link worksheets. You’ll learn lists that can also be used in our Word: Mail Merge class.

■ Learning Center

Tue

Nov 19

7-8pm

Learn basic internet functions and visit a variety of sites for information and entertainment.

■ Learning Center

Wed Nov 6 8

9:30-10:30am

OCT-NOV 2019

Hoopla Digital Library

Learn how to instantly borrow digital movies, music, ebooks, television shows and graphic novels 24/7 with your library card on your computer or devices. Bring your library card to check out items.

■ Crestview Community Center, 4801 SW Shunga Dr

Mon Nov 25

1-2pm

Preschool Storytime [3-5 years]

Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills.

■ The Story Zone

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Oct 1-Nov 27 10-10:30am

Art and You [8-12 years]

Use your imagination with a wide variety of materials such as paints, wire and paper maché. Explore artists, techniques and world cultures.

■ Oakland Community Center, 801 NE Poplar St

4-5pm

■ Central Park Community Center, 1534 SW Clay St

Thu Oct 3 | Nov 7

3-4:30pm

■ Rice Community Center, 423 SW Norwood St

Wed Oct 23 | Nov 27

4-5pm

■ Shawnee North Community Center, 300 NE 43rd St

Mon Oct 28 | Nov 25

5:30-6:30pm

Curious Kids [5-12 years]

Dare to be challenged and let your curiosity get the best of you. Every day is different, but we’ll always have activities to spark your imagination.

■ Learning Center

Mondays-Thursdays Oct 1-Nov 27 (Closed Nov 11)

4:30-6:30pm

Build It [5-12 years]

Test your engineering skills with our building challenges.

■ Learning Center

Wed Oct 2 | Nov 6

6:30-7:30pm

Toddler Time 1 [12-24 months]

Bubbles and books, wiggles and songs! Early literacy fun for one-year olds to enjoy with their adults.

■ Lingo Story Room

Wednesdays 9:30-10am, 10:30-11am, 6:30-7pm

Baby Bookworms [birth - 18 months]

Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through interactive songs, stories and bounces!

■ Lingo Story Room

Thursdays Oct 3-Nov 21 9:30-10am, 10:30-11am, 5:30-6pm

Zoo Animals Live

Meet some Topeka Zoo animal residents up close as Rachael Rost, education specialist, helps you separate animal fact from fiction.

■ Marvin Auditorium B

Thu Oct 3 | Nov 7

4-4:45pm

Art Detectives [8-12 years]

Discuss a book about an artist or a book with artistic illustrations and look for clues to decipher an image from the book. Create your own artwork in the spirit of this artist or illustrator.

■ Lingo Story Room

Sat

Oct 5

Take part in 3 amazing small activities ranging from arts and crafts to woodworking and rabbits to rocketry.

Teen 4-H'ers will lead the way.

■ The Story Zone

Sat

Oct 5 | Nov 2

1:30-2:30pm

Musical Storytime [birth - 5 years]

KIDS

Wed Oct 2 | Nov 6

4-H in the Library [5-12 years]

Shake off your sleepiness with some fun songs and crazy dancin’ with Kyler. Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy joins us the 4th Saturday of each month. You may even see a character from the current TCTA show.

■ The Story Zone

Sat Fri

Oct 12, 26 | Nov 9, 23 10-10:30am Oct 18 | Nov 15 10-10:30am

Play It! [5-12 years]

From basketball to Battleship, Yahtzee to yard games, you don’t need to Scrabble for something entertaining.

■ Learning Center

Mon Oct 14

6:30-7:30pm

Read It [5-12 years]

Open a book and step into adventure. Magical, mysterious, bizarre or hilarious plots unfold as we explore what reading has to offer.

■ Learning Center

Thu Oct 17 | Nov 21

6:30-7:30pm

Anyone Can Cook

For anyone who loves to eat but can't cook, you’ll learn to follow a recipe, plan healthy and delicious meals and snacks, and explore different styles of cooking.

■ Lingo Story Room

Fri Fri

Oct 18 Nov 15

4-5pm 4-5pm

Create It [5-12 years]

Explore your creativity. We’ll provide the materials and a few basic ideas. Kids supply the imagination and ingenuity. There’s fun to be made here!

■ Learning Center

Tue Tue

Oct 22 Nov 26

6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm

Toddler Time 2 [24-36 months]

Share stories, songs and crafts with your older toddler.

This 6-week program transitions children from lapsitting to independent storytimes. Register starting Oct 22 at tscpl.org/register.

■ Lingo Story Room

Tuesdays Nov 5-Dec 10

9:30-10am, 10:30-11am, 6:30-7pm

Sesame Street Celebration

Sesame Street turns 50 years old in November. Share stories, music, crafts and snacks for all our friends on Sesame Street. Dress up like your favorite character!

■ Story Zone

Sat

Nov 9

10-11am

Se buscan Aventureros: Mo Willems Únete a la paloma, el elefante y la cerdita para escuchar a la historias, disfrutar de juegos y hacer manualidades en español y en inglés.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sun Nov 10

10-11am

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2-4pm

Adventurers Wanted: Mo Willems

Join the Pigeon, Elephant and Piggie for stories, games and crafts in Spanish and English.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sun Nov 10

2-4pm

Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Celebrating Me! [3-5 years]

Celebrate the joy of self-esteem with songs, activities and a craft. Family childcare providers are welcome.

Co-hosted by Childcare Aware. Each family or childcare provider will receive the book I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont to take home while supplies last.

■ Marvin Auditorium AB

Tue

Nov 12

10-11am

Rally for Literacy

Meet reading tutors, take home family literacy activities, be inspired by those who have overcome learning challenges, experience the pitfalls of living without literacy, and learn about local continuing education opportunities and how you can help.

■ Marvin Auditorium BC

Sat

Nov 16

2-4pm

Frozen Celebration

Let’s gear up for the release of Frozen 2 by celebrating all things Frozen. Come dressed as your favorite Frozen character, watch the first Frozen movie (10am), play some games and enjoy some Frozen treats.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sat

Nov 23

9am-1pm

Manhattan (NY) Short Film Festival

Don’t miss the opportunity to view and vote on the short films that are finalists in the 22nd Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. This cinematic event showcases 10 of best short films from around the world.

Tue Fri

Oct 1 Oct 4

6-8:30pm 2-4:30pm

Rebel Without a Cause

A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town and finds friends and enemies. James Dean and Natalie Wood star in this classic film that is Certified Fresh by Rotten Tomatoes. 1955 | color | 111 min ■ Marvin Auditorium C

During the Korean War a Navy fighter pilot must come to terms with his own ambivalence toward the war and the fear of having to bomb a set of highly defended bridges. 1954 | color | 102 min ■ Marvin Auditorium C

Fri

Nov 8

2-5pm

MUSIC Behind the Baton

Topeka Symphony Music Director Kyle Wiley Pickett talks about the music and composers featured on the Symphony’s upcoming concert. The talk is informal, entertaining, and full of behind the scenes information about the lives and music of great composers.

■ Claire’s Courtyard

Thu Oct 3

5-6:30pm

■ Marvin Auditorium BC

Fri

Nov 1

5-6:30pm

Music for a Sunday Afternoon

Listen to classical music presented by the Mid-America Wind Quintet (Emporia). Enjoy the unique timbres of the flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn blending together in a burst of colorful harmony.

■ Marvin Auditorium

Sun Oct 6

3-5pm

TEENS Teen Artists Group

MOVIES

■ Marvin Auditorium BC

The Bridges at Toko-Ri

Find inspiration to create. Join others who share your artistic passion as we express ourselves and explore the world through our works of curiosity and creativity.

■ The Edge

Mondays Oct 7, 21 | Nov 4, 18 7-8pm

Teen STEAM: Leadership

Be part of this group of teen leaders planning a series of fun, free, out-of-school STEAM events for other teens.

■ Anton 202

Wed Oct 9 | Nov 13

4:30-5:30pm

Teen Writers Group

Find inspiration to create. Join others who share your literary passion as we express ourselves and explore the world through our works of poetry and prose.

■ The Edge

Mon Oct 14, 28 | Nov 25 7-8pm

Teen STEAM: Live Topeka Anime and Manga Society (TAMS) Explore science, technology, engineering, art and Fri

Oct 11

2-5pm

Watch anime, talk about it and (maybe) learn something! This is a member-driven club that includes viewing, discussion and info/activity about culture.

■ The Edge

Tue

Oct 15 | Nov 19

7-8:45pm

Silents in the Cathedral

Watch the 1927 mystery classic silent film The Cat and the Canary. Film historian Denise Morrison will add historical perspective. Musicians Marvin Faulwell and Bob Keckeisen will bring the film to life. Funding by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

■ Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 701 SW 8th

Fri

Oct 25 9

7-10pm

math with hands-on activities in an environment that encourages leadership, collaboration, creativity and innovation. Mentors from the library and Arts & Craftsman Workshop will facilitate.

■ Contact STEAM@tscpl.org for location and other information

Wed Oct 23 | Nov 27

4:30-5:30pm

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Library Closed

OCT-NOV 2019

Be part of the

reading community Three times a year everyone in Shawnee County has the opportunity to read and talk about the same two books. tscpl.org/2book

It's preschool on wheels! Hop on the bus with your 0-5 year old for storytime and learning play with puzzles, art, blocks and imagination.

FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES check tscpl.org/bookmobile. Closed for holidays Nov 11 & Nov 28.

MONDAY

12:30PM – 2:30PM 12:30PM – 3:00PM 3:00PM – 7:30PM 3:30PM – 7:30PM

SCHEDULE Closed for holidays Nov 11 & Nov 28.

Mondays

9–11:30am Velma Paris Community Center 6715 SW Westview Rd 5–7pm Countryside United Methodist Church 3221 SW Burlingame Rd

Tuesdays 9–11:30am

Western Hills Church 2900 SW Auburn Rd

Wednesdays

9–11:30am Mother Teresa Catholic Church 2014 NW 46th St 1–3:30pm Walmart 2630 SE California Ave

TUESDAY

Walmart, 1301 SW 37th Azura Credit Union, SE 29th & Croco Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 334 SE Tecumseh

9:30AM – 1:00PM 9:30AM – 1:00PM 2:15PM – 7 :30PM 2:30PM – 7 :30PM

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th & Oakley Dillons, SW 29th & Urish Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, SE 45th & Shawnee Heights

9:30AM – 7 :30PM 9:30AM – 7:30PM

Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker California Crossing Shopping Center, SE 29th & California

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

9:30AM – 1 1:00AM 9:30AM – 1:00PM 11:45AM – 1:15PM 2:30PM – 7:30PM 2:00PM – 7 :30PM

FRIDAY

9:30AM – 1 :00PM 9:30AM – 1 2:45PM 2:00PM – 7 :30PM 2:30PM – 7 :30PM

SATURDAY

9:30AM – 11:30AM 9:30AM – 12:15PM 12:45PM – 3 :00PM 1:30PM – 3 :00PM

Casey's General Store, 4441 SE California Hunter's Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 Quincy Street Station, 820 SE Quincy Brookwood Shopping Center, SW 29th & Oakley Dillons North, 800 NW 25th Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center, SW 21st & Fairlawn Dillons North, 800 NW 25th Mike’s IGA, NE Sardou & Forest Velma Paris Community Center, 6715 SW Westview Azura Credit Union, SE 29th & Croco Auburn Community Center, 121 W 11th, Auburn Hunter's Ridge, NW 46th & Hwy 75 Villa West Shopping Center, SW 29th & Wanamaker

Visit tscpl.org/bookmobile to find the drop box location nearest you.

Call the Bookmobile office at 785-580-4590 for more information.

Thursdays

Weekdays | 3:30-4:30pm Learning Center Kids 0-18 Nutritious food provided by

Millennium Café

Program funded by

9–11:30am Oakland Community Center 801 NE Poplar St 1–3:30pm Hillcrest Community Center 1800 SE 21st St

Fridays

9–11:30am Lakeview Church of the Nazarene 2835 SE Croco Rd Text LEARNANDPLAYBUS to 33222 to receive texts about any schedule changes. 785-580-4400 or tscpl.org for more info.

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OCT-NOV 2019

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE OCTOBER 2019 OCTOBER 1 TUESDAY Preschool Storytime League of Women Voters TRIO College & Career Assistance Computer & Gadget Help Curious Kids Deliberative Conversation Manhattan Short Film Festival

10 AM K 11:30 AM A 1 PM A 1 PM C 4:30 PM K 6 PM A 6 PM M

OCTOBER 2 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30 AM,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Computer & Gadget Q & A 10 AM C Sashiko Embroidery 1 PM AC Art and You 4 PM K Curious Kids 4:30 PM K How to Start A Small Business 5:30 PM A Build It 6:30 PM K OCTOBER 3 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30,10:30 AM,5:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Computerized Genealogy 10 AM A Digital Downloading 1 PM C Art and You 3 PM K Zoo Animals Live 4 PM K Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Behind the Baton 5 PM MU What Does the Fox Read?

6:30 PM B Master Gardener Ornament Grass 7 PM A OCTOBER 4 FRIDAY Cutting the Cable Cord Manhattan Short Film Festival

11 AM C 2 PM M

OCTOBER 5 SATURDAY Art Detectives 4-H in the Library Play it Again!

10 AM K 1:30 PM K 2 PM A

OCTOBER 6 SUNDAY PostPublic Article Club Music for a Sunday Afternoon

11:30 AM A 3 PM MU

OCTOBER 7 MONDAY Monday Farmers Market Beginning Computer Class Resume Help Medicare Mondays Deliberative Conversation Caregiver Support Group Curious Kids Teen Artists Group

7:30 AM A 11 AM C 12 PM A 1 PM A 1 PM A 2 PM A 4:30 PM K 7 PM T

OCTOBER 8 TUESDAY Journaling with Words & Images Preschool Storytime TRIO College & Career Assistance Computer & Gadget Help Curious Kids Money Matters: Medical Debt Falconry

10 AM A 10 AM K 1 PM A 1 PM C 4:30 PM K 6 PM A 7 PM A

OCTOBER 9 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Cover Letter Help 12 PM A Crestview Chapter Chat 1 PM B Alzheimer’s Association 1 PM A Art in Common 2 PM AC Teen STEAM: Leadership 4:30 PM T Curious Kids 4:30 PM K OCTOBER 10 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30,10:30 AM,5:30 PM K How to Sign up Medicare Part D 9:30 AM A Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Digital Downloading 1 PM C Curious Kids 4:30 PM K

A=ADULTS AC=ART & CRAFTS B=BOOKS C=COMPUTER K=KIDS[BIRTH-11 YEARS] M=MOVIES MU=MUSIC T=TEENS[12-18 YEARS]

OCTOBER 11 FRIDAY Job Interview Help 12 PM A Rebel Without a Cause 2 PM M OCTOBER 12 SATURDAY Comenzando Navegar Computadora 9:30 AM C Beginning Computer Navigation 9:30 AM C Musical Storytime 10 AM K Computerized Genealogy 2 11 AM A OCTOBER 14 MONDAY Beginning Computer Class Crafting Together Classics Made Modern Curious Kids Computerized Genealogy Fiction Writing Techniques Play It! Teen Writers Group

11 AM C 12:30 PM AC 1:30 PM B 4:30 PM K 5 PM A 6:30 PM A 6:30 PM K 7 PM T

OCTOBER 15 TUESDAY Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Chandler Booktique Half Price Day 10 AM A Computer & Gadget Help 1 PM C TRIO College & Career Assistance 1 PM A Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Deliberative Conv. House Divided 6 PM A Topeka Anime and Manga Society 7 PM M OCTOBER 16 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Topeka Show and Tell 6:30 PM A TALK Book Discussion: Heartland 7 PM B OCTOBER 17 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30,10:30 AM,5:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Digital Downloading 1 PM C Caregiver Support Group 2 PM A Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Read It 6:30 PM K Master Gardener Victory Gardens 7 PM A OCTOBER 18 FRIDAY Musical Storytime 10 AM K Deliberative Conv. House Divided 2 PM A Anyone Can Cook 4 PM K Friends Book Sale Members Only 5 PM A OCTOBER 19 SATURDAY Friends Book and Media Sale

9 AM A

OCTOBER 20 SUNDAY Friends Book Sale Bag Day So Many Books

12 PM A 3 PM B

OCTOBER 21 MONDAY Beginning Computer Class 11 AM C Deliberative Conv. House Divided 1 PM A Senior Life Wii Bowling 1 PM A Computer & Gadget Q & A 1 PM C Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Teen Artists Group 7 PM T 2Book Topeka Book Club 7 PM B OCTOBER 22 TUESDAY Preschool Storytime Computer & Gadget Help TRIO College & Career Assistance Curious Kids Create It Book Bites

10 AM K 1 PM C 1 PM A 4:30 PM K 6:30 PM K 7 PM B

OCTOBER 23 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Art and You 4 PM K Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Teen STEAM: Live 4:30 PM T

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OCTOBER 24 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30,10:30 AM,5:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Digital Downloading 1 PM C Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Stories the Building Might Tell 7 PM A OCTOBER 25 FRIDAY Instagram for Beginners Silents in the Cathedral

10 AM C 7 PM M

OCTOBER 26 SATURDAY Musical Storytime Cocktails in the Courtyard

10 AM K 6:30 PM A

OCTOBER 27 SUNDAY Fiber Fair

12 PM AC

OCTOBER 28 MONDAY Beginning Computer Class Card Making with Cindy Curious Kids Picture This Photography Club Art and You How to Write a Novel in 30 Days Teen Writers Group

11 AM C 12:30 PM AC 4:30 PM K 5:30 PM A 5:30 PM K 6:30 PM A 7 PM T

OCTOBER 29 TUESDAY Preschool Storytime Computer & Gadget Help TRIO College & Career Assistance Curious Kids

10 AM K 1 PM C 1 PM A 4:30 PM K

OCTOBER 30 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Curious Kids 4:30 PM K OCTOBER 31 THURSDAY Sashiko Embroidery 9 AM AC Baby Bookworms 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Chandler Booktique Half Price Day 10 AM A Digital Downloading 1 PM C Curious Kids 4:30 PM K

NOVEMBER 2019

NOVEMBER 1 FRIDAY Behind the Baton Story Slam

5 PM MU 7 PM A

NOVEMBER 2 SATURDAY Trek to Your Library 4-H in the Library Play it Again!

9 AM A 1:30 PM K 2 PM A

NOVEMBER 3 SUNDAY PostPublic Article Club 11:30 AM A International Games Week 2019 12 PM A Fiction Writing: Come Write In 1 PM A NOVEMBER 4 MONDAY Resume Help 12 PM A Deliberative Conversation Obesity 1 PM A Medicare Mondays 1 PM A Beginning Computer Class 1 PM C Caregiver Support Group 2 PM A Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Teen Artists Group 7 PM T NOVEMBER 5 TUESDAY Toddler Time 2 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K League of Women Voters 11:30 AM A Computer & Gadget Help 1 PM C TRIO College & Career Assistance 1 PM A Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Excel: Intro to Spreadsheets 7 PM C

NOVEMBER 6 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Internet Introduction 9:30 AM C Introduccion a la Internet 9:30 AM C Computer & Gadget Q & A 10 AM C Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Wet Felting 1 PM AC Art and You 4 PM K Curious Kids 4:30 PM K How to Start a Business 5:30 PM A Build It 6:30 PM K NOVEMBER 7 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30,10:30 AM,5:30 PM K Computerized Genealogy 10 AM A Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Digital Downloading 1 PM C Cover Letter Help 2 PM A Art and You 3 PM K Zoo Animals Live 4 PM K Curious Kids 4:30 PM K What Does the Fox Read?

6:30 PM B Master Gardener Winter Wonder 7 PM A NOVEMBER 8 FRIDAY Job Interview Help 12 PM A The Bridges at Toko-Ri 2 PM M Deliberative Conv. Alcohol & Drug 2 PM A NOVEMBER 9 SATURDAY Sesame Street Celebration Musical Storytime Creating Oral Histories Chinese Heritage Celebration

NOVEMBER 10 SUNDAY Fiction Writing: Come Write In 1 PM A Se buscan Aventureros: Mo Willems 2 PM K Adventurers Wanted: Mo Willems 2 PM K NOVEMBER 12 TUESDAY Toddler Time 2 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Journaling with Words & Images 10 AM A Kansas Reads to Preschoolers 10 AM K Computer & Gadget Help 1 PM C TRIO College & Career Assistance 1 PM A Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Money Matters: Holiday Spending 6:30 PM A Gulls in Kansas 7 PM A NOVEMBER 13 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Alzheimer’s Association 1 PM A Crestview Chapter Chat 1 PM B Art in Common 2 PM AC Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Teen STEAM: Leadership 4:30 PM T Who was Wyatt Earp?

7 PM A NOVEMBER 14 THURSDAY Baby Bookworms 9:30,10:30 AM,5:30 PM K How to Sign up Medicare Part D 9:30 AM A Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Digital Downloading 1 PM C Curious Kids 4:30 PM K NOVEMBER 15 FRIDAY Chandler Booktique Half Price Day 10 AM A Musical Storytime 10 AM K Deliberative Conv. Mental Illness 2 PM A Anyone Can Cook 4 PM K NOVEMBER 16 SATURDAY Rally for Literacy

2 PM A

NOVEMBER 17 SUNDAY Fiction Writing: Come Write In So Many Books

1 PM A 3 PM B

The library will be closed 11

10 AM K 10 AM K 11 AM A 3 PM A

Veterans Day

Mon | Nov 11

NOVEMBER 18 MONDAY Beginning Computer Class 11 AM C One Stroke Painting 1 PM AC Deliberative Conversation 1 PM A Classics Made Modern 1:30 PM B Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Understanding Dementia Behavior 5:30 PM A 2Book Topeka Book Club 7 PM B Teen Artists Group 7 PM T NOVEMBER 19 TUESDAY Toddler Time 2 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Computer & Gadget Help 1 PM C TRIO College & Career Assistance 1 PM A Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Topeka Anime and Manga Society 7 PM M Excel: Lists 7 PM C NOVEMBER 20 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Cutting the Cable Cord 1 PM C Curious Kids 4:30 PM K TALK Book Discussion 7 PM B NOVEMBER 21 THURSDAY Wet Felting 9 AM AC Baby Bookworms 9:30,10:30 AM,5:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Digital Downloading 1 PM C Caregiver Support Group 2 PM A Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Read It 6:30 PM K NOVEMBER 23 SATURDAY Frozen Celebration Musical Storytime

9 AM K 10 AM K

NOVEMBER 24 SUNDAY Fiction Writing: Come Write In

1 PM A

NOVEMBER 25 MONDAY Beginning Computer Class 11 AM C Hoopla Digital Library 1 PM C Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Art and You 5:30 PM K Understanding Dementia Behavior 5:30 PM A Picture This Photography Club 5:30 PM A Teen Writers Group 7 PM T NOVEMBER 26 TUESDAY ToToddler Time 2 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K TRIO College & Career Assistance 1 PM A Computer & Gadget Help 1 PM C Curious Kids 4:30 PM K Create It 6:30 PM K Book Bites 7 PM B NOVEMBER 27 WEDNESDAY Toddler Time 1 9:30,10:30 AM,6:30 PM K Preschool Storytime 10 AM K Art and You 4 PM K Teen STEAM: Live 4:30 PM T Curious Kids 4:30 PM K NOVEMBER 30 SATURDAY Chandler Booktique Half Price Day 10 AM A DECEMBER 1 SUNDAY PostPublic Article Club

11:30 AM A

Thanksgiving

Thu | Nov 28

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Manhattan Short Film Festival Music for a Sunday Afternoon Tue | Oct 1 | 6-8:30pm Mid-America Wind Quintet Fri | Oct 4 | 2-4:30pm Sun | Oct 6 | 3-5pm

Friends Book & Media Sale Fri-Sun | Oct 18-20

Silents in the Cathedral Fri | Oct 25 | 7-10pm

Fiber Fair Sun | Oct 27 | Noon-4pm

Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Celebrating Me! Tue | Nov 12 | 10-11am

Chinese Heritage Celebration Sat | Nov 9 | 3-5:45pm

Trek to Your Library Sat | Nov 2 | 9am-5:30pm

Cocktails in the Courtyard Stranger Things Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Sat | Oct 26 | 6:30-9:30pm

Frozen Celebration

Sat | Nov 23 | 9am-1pm