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1515 SW 10th Avenue | Topeka, Kansas | 66604-1374 | PHONE 785 580-4400 | FAX 785 580-4496 | www.tscpl.org

Your library offers a wide variety of events for all ages, including

an art gallery, STEM programs, business and personal finance classes, and more! All programs are

free and open to the public.

ALL AGES All Levels

Zoo Animals Live

Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close.

Thursdays, December 7, 2017

January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, 2018 • 4-4:45 pm

Marvin Auditorium 101B

Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close as Rachael Rost,

education specialist, helps you separate animal fact from fiction. Juniors

will find a connection to the Animal Habitats badge. Daisies will find a connection to the 3 Cheers for Animals

Journey.

No registration required for individuals, but if you’re bringing the whole troop, please email Natalie at

[email protected]. For questions, contact Jenn at [email protected].

Anyone Can Cook

Explore different styles of cooking.

Fridays, December 15, 2017, January 19, 2018 • 4-5 pm

Lingo Story Room

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. You’ll find connections to the Cook badges.



Play it Again!

Saturdays, December 2, 2017, January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, 2018 • 2-5 p.m.

Marvin Auditorium 101C

Learn to play a new game or bring a classic to the table. Board games and video games bring us together to

face challenges, suffer defeats and taste victory. Connections to the Daisy Board Game Design Challenge,

Brownie Making Games and Senior Game Visionary badges.


[email protected]. For questions, contact Shelby at [email protected].

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1515 SW 10th Avenue | Topeka, Kansas | 66604-1374 | PHONE 785 580-4400 | www.tscpl.org

2Book Topeka: Hidden Secrets Tour

Sunday, February 4, 2018 • 3-5:15 p.m.

Rotunda

Unlock the secrets of your library. A tour begins every half hour and lasts 45 minutes. Visit a variety of collections

and spaces, and see the Automated Materials Handler. Leave with insider information. Final tour begins at 4:30.

No registration required for individuals, but if you’re bringing the whole troop, or for questions, please email Natalie

at [email protected].

2Book Topeka: Games of the '80s

Sunday, February 18, 2018 • 1-5 p.m.

Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Ready Player One and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library both love the games of the '80s and so do we. Have a

totally rad time playing board games, video games and trivia! Dress up if you like. Gnarly. Juniors will find a

connection to the Playing the Past badge.



2Book Topeka: Giant Games

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 • 12:30-3:30 p.m.


Just like the kids in Mr. Lemoncello’s library, our larger-than life and one-minute games will have you laughing,

puzzling and problem-solving. Drop by and rediscover old favorites and try out new games. Connections to the

Daisy Board Game Design Challenge, Brownie Making Games and Senior Game Visionary badges.

No registration required for individuals, but if you’re bringing the whole troop, or for questions, please email Natalie

at [email protected].

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 5, 2018 • 1-3 p.m.

The Edge Teen Room

Are you DC, Marvel or neither? It won't matter on Free Comic Book Day, because we will have a huge selection of

free comic books, including titles for all ages, tastes and genders. The fun continues with comic book-themed crafts.

In partnership with Gatekeeper Hobbies. Cadettes will find a connection to the Comic Artist badge.

No registration required. For questions, contact Andrea at [email protected].







Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery Tours

All Levels

Topeka Competitions 33

November 10-January 7

This national three-dimensional competition showcases a wide variety of work from around the country.

TC 33: Clay Night

December 1, 2017 • 5:30-8pm

Join us for a night of clay demos and hands-on activities in the gallery during December’s First Friday Art walk.

Brownies will find a connection to the Potter badge.

African-American Builders of Topeka

January 19-March 11

View this community built exhibit showcasing the everyday

stories of African-Americans in Topeka and Shawnee

County. Local stories and objects highlight past and

present individuals and groups who impact our community.

Opening Reception: African-American Builders of

Topeka

January 19, 2018 • 5-8:30pm

Help us celebrate the opening of our community driven exhibit "African-American Builders of Topeka" and

share stories with your neighbors.

To schedule a gallery tour or for questions, contact Betsy, Zan, Sherry, or Brea at 785-580-4515

or [email protected].

Book Artist Workshop

You Schedule It!

Cadette

Visit the Sabatini art gallery and complete several steps of the Book Artist badge with artist Betsy Roe.

Included in this power point talk are a variety of materials used, book structures – from pop-ups to installations,

and contemporary book artists from around the world. There is a hands-on component in which you will learn

to make your own one-page book structure.

To schedule a session or for questions, contact Betsy at [email protected].




YOUNGER GIRLS Daisy Brownie Junior

Lego® @ Your Library

Put your engineering skills and creativity to the test.

Wednesdays, December 6, 2017, January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, 2018

4-5 pm • Dinosaur Zone

Daisy Brownie Junior

If you are the master builder of the blocks or ruler of the creative and innovative, put that mastery to the test.

We'll provide the blocks, you bring your cleverness and skill. Each session will have a theme, but don't feel

blocked in. Innovation is the name of our game! Masterpieces will be displayed. Connections to the Think Like

an Engineer Journey.

No registration required for individuals, but if you’re bringing the whole troop, or for questions, please email

Natalie at [email protected].

Amazing Animals

Mondays, December 11, 2017, January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, 2018

4:30-5:30 pm

Lingo Story Room


Take a walk on the wild side with our naturalist librarians Marlana & Jackie. Marvel at what makes our featured

creatures so outstanding, get up close and personal with our amazing animal guests and make a memento of

your encounter to take home. Juniors will find a connection to the Animal Habitats badge.


[email protected]. For questions, contact Marlana at [email protected].

2Book Topeka: Escape from the Library

Saturday, March 10, 2018 • 10:30 a.m.-Noon

Dinosaur Zone


Inspired by Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this super-sleuthing event is designed for eagle eyed kids

with attention to detail—or anyone who just likes good fun. Experience physical, mental and even virtual reality

challenges in this wild and wacky adventure that ends in a great library escape! Connections to the Junior

Detective badge.


[email protected]. For questions, contact Marlana at [email protected].







OLDER GIRLS Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador

Real Talk

A safe, inclusive space to speak up about dating issues.

Wednesdays, December 6, December 20, 2017 January 3, January 17, 2018 • 3:30-4:30 pm

The Edge Teen Room

Cadette Senior Ambassador

Do you have questions about relationships? This fun, interactive program gives teens a safe and inclusive

space to speak up and speak out about what matters to them about dating, dating violence and healthy

relationships with an advocate from the YWCA Center for Safety & Empowerment. Cadettes will find a

connection to the aMAZE Journey.


[email protected]. For questions, contact Natalie at [email protected].

How to Start a Business

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

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, February 8, March 6, June 6, 2018 • 5:30-7:30 pm

Dec: Lingo Story Room, Feb: Menninger Room 206, Mar: Hughes Room 205, June: Menninger Room 206

Senior Ambassador & Adults

This event covers business legal structure, writing a business plan, knowing your competition and what to

expect from being your own boss. Presented by Washburn Small Business Development Center. Potential

connections to cookie business badges.


[email protected]. For questions, contact Terry at [email protected].

Minecraft @ your library

Enter the library's Minecraft® world and build, build, build.

Wednesdays, December 13, December 27, 2017,

January 10, January 24, February 14, February 28, March 14, March 28, April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23, 2018

4-5 pm • Computer Training Center

Junior Cadette

Each time we meet, we'll have a new mission to construct and complete new parts of the library's landscape.

Then we'll unleash creepers. Juniors will find a connection to the Entertainment Technology badge.







[email protected]. For questions, contact Travis at [email protected].

#adulting

Learn the basics and get one step closer to adulting with ease.

Thursdays, December 14, 2017

January 11, February 8, March 8, 2018

4-5 pm • The Edge Teen Room


December 14: Clothing Care

If you want to look good and get a job, you've got to have clean clothes. This adulting session will

help you with the basics of laundry, replacing buttons and ironing.

January 11: Nutrition 101

Do you ever feel like a giant greasy potato chip? What you eat and drink affects how you feel and

look. Get the nutrition lowdown. Connections to the Cadette Eating for You badge.

February 8: Money 101

Dreaming about getting your own place or your own ride? To get and keep those things you need

some money skills. Pick up those skills in this session to make adulting smoother. Connections to financial

literacy badges.

March 8: Being Tech Savvy

You are rockin' the selfies and keeping your friends in the loop on social media. Being Tech Savvy

takes this to the next step to help you keep your info from hackers and use online tools for job searching.

Cadettes will find a connection to the Netiquette badge.

No registration required for individuals, but if you’re bringing the whole troop, or for questions, please email

Natalie at [email protected].

STEAM Power

Investigate art through the lens of STEM.

Wednesdays, January 17, February 21, April 18, May 16, 2018

4:15-5:15 pm

Lingo Story Room

Junior Cadette

A steam-ulating experience! Investigate art through the lens of science, technology, engineering and/or math

as you collaborate and create in this hands-on, problem solving program. Each date features a new topic, so

come to one or all.

Register at tscpl.org/register. For questions, contact Betsy at [email protected].




http://tscpl.org/register



Art Detectives

Saturdays, December 2, 2017, January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, 2018 • 10-11 am

Lingo Story Room

Junior Cadette

Review and discuss a book about an artist or a book with artistic illustrations. Work with a group and look for

clues to decipher an image from the book: observe, describe, think about the meaning and make connections.

After a demo, create your own artwork in the spirit of this artist or illustrator using similar tools, materials and/or

techniques.


[email protected]. For questions, contact Betsy at [email protected].

Graphic Novel Panel

Tuesdays, December 12, 2017, January 9, 2018 • 6:30-7:30 pm

Gatekeeper Hobbies, 4123 SW Gage Center Dr #100

Stories can be better when told with the written word and an artist’s brush. Read in advance and be part of the

panel at Gatekeeper Hobbies.

Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador & Adults

For December read Lumberjanes Vol. 1 about a group of friends who face supernatural foes together at an

unusual summer camp for girls. Cadettes will find a connection to the Comic Artist badge.

Ambassador & Adults

In January read Monstress Vol. 1 about a war that brought devastation between the humans and the magical

and now a young woman may bring it again. . .or prevent it.



Hour of Code

Thursday, December 21, 2017 • 3-5 pm

Computer Training Center

Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador

"Don't just play on your phone, program it," said President Obama. Bring your friends and learn the basics of

coding and computer art. Juniors will find a connection to the Entertainment Technology badge.

Register at tscpl.org/register beginning December 1. For questions, contact Andrea at [email protected].



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The Eagle Huntress

Tuesday, January 2, 2018 • 6:30-8:45 pm



Witness one girl’s dream take flight in an inspiring documentary about a barrier-breaking teen girl.

© Sony Picture Classics | UK/Mongolia | 2016 | G | 87 minutes


[email protected]. For questions, contact Nessa at [email protected].

Trivia Afternoon @ your library

Work together to answer 100 questions for fun and prizes.

Saturdays, January 27, April 28, August 4, 2018 • 3-5:30 p.m.



Enter as a team of up to 8 people working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories for fun and

prizes. The Millennium Café will be open for snacks and drinks. High school girls can form a team of their own,

while younger girls will want to partner with adults. Show off your knowledge and girl power!

Registration begins the first of the month before the event at tscpl.org/register. For questions, contact Lissa at

[email protected].

Teen STEAM

Wednesdays, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, 2018 • 4:30-5:30 p.m.

712 Innovations, 712 Kansas Ave.


Explore and learn about STEAM in an environment that encourages leadership, collaboration, creativity and

innovation. Mentors from the library and 712 Innovations will facilitate.


[email protected]. For questions, contact Meg at [email protected].








Master Gardener Series:

Cadette Senior Ambassador & Adults

Presented by Shawnee County Extension's Master Gardeners.

Recycled Materials

Thursday, February 22, 2018 • 7-8 p.m.

Marvin Auditorium 101B

It's easy to be green! Make a treasure from recyclables that you can take home.

Trees

Thursday, March 1, 2018 • 7-8 p.m.


When, where, how and what to plant, and the care that follows. Cadettes will find a connection to the Trees badge.

Growing and using herbs

Thursday, April 26, 2018 • 7-8 p.m.


Herbs you say? Don't miss out on the missing ingredient. Seniors will find a connection to the Locavore badge.

Raised Bed Gardens

Thursday, May 3, 2018 • 7-8 p.m.


Find out the latest and greatest beds. Connections to the Senior Sow What? Journey.

Rain Barrels

Thursday, June 7, 2018 • 7-8 p.m.


While you're singing in the rain go ahead and catch it. . . learn the tricks to having a rain barrel. Connections to the

Ambassador Water badge.

Bees & Butterflies

Thursday, July 12, 2018 • 7-8 p.m.


Learn how to attract pollinators to your garden.

Monarch, Milkweed & Waystations

Thursday, August 16, 2018 • 7-8 p.m.


Help protect the Monarch migration by building habitats.


[email protected]. For questions, contact Nessa at [email protected].




All '80s Trivia Afternoon @ your library

Saturday, February 24, 2018 • 3-5:30 p.m.



Celebrate 2Book Topeka with pop culture questions on movies, music, video games, history and more from the

1980s! Enter as a team of up to 8 people working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories for fun

and prizes. The Millennium Café will be open for snacks and drinks. High school girls can form a team of their

own, while younger girls will want to partner with adults. Show off your knowledge and girl power! Juniors will

find a connection to the Playing the Past badge.

Registration begins January 1 at tscpl.org/register. For questions, contact Lissa at [email protected].

Teen Tech Week:


Virtual and Augmented Reality

Monday, March 5, 2018 • 6-8 p.m.

The Edge - Teen Room

Experience a world of virtual and augmented realities during Teen Tech Week's look at the future. What would

the world be like if you had super powers, or could design your own environment? Would you use those

powers for good or evil? Would you create a better world? Let's find out.

3D Printer Exploration

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 • 6-8 p.m.


Explore the never ending creativity of 3D printing. Bring an idea for a design and we'll show you how to make it

a reality on the library's 3D printer.

Mini Maker Fair

Saturday, March 10, 2018 • 2-4 p.m.


Part science fair, part craft fair, part art fair. The Teen Tech Week Mini Maker Fair is a place for Topeka teens

techies, crafters, tinkerers and engineers to meet, pick up ideas, have fun making and win prizes.








Learn to Play Dungeons and DragonsTM

Friday, March 9, 2018 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 21, 2018 • 1-3 p.m.

Marvin Auditorium 101AB

Cadette Senior Ambassador & Adults

Build worlds, tell stories, and be a part of geek culture stretching back decades! Learn the basics of Dungeons

and DragonsTM. Roll dice and advance your character through an adventure cooperating with other players of

all ages! Seniors will find a connection to the Game Visionary badge.


[email protected]. For questions, Contact Lissa at [email protected].



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