Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

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Summer might seem like it's winding down, but we still have so much to ROAR about! Keep logging those summer reads! Jayna tells us to come on over the library for fun ways to explore in today's Monday Minute.

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So many people crushing summer reading goals and finding so many ways to learn and grow at the library. If you need book recommendations, explore the staff lists in our catalog. In today's Monday Minute, Jayna tells us about a few things happening this week.

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Plan ahead! The library will be closed Saturday, July 4. Our digital library is always open! Visit https://t.co/cpHksrvSqL for ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music and more.

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America's 250th really has us ROARing this week! Jayna tells us how we can get into the spirit at the library in today's Monday Minute.

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We're building up to America's 250th! In today's Monday Minute, Jayna tells us about several ways kids and adults can engage and reflect as we prepare to celebrate.

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We Kansans are no strangers to severe weather! Tonight, come hear about the history of major weather events that left their marks on our community and learn how emergency management has adapted to new challenges. You can also come to the library this week to unwind and have fun!

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You can see stars with help from the library! Scarlett sat down with Fox 43 AM Live’s Dane Kroll & Savannah Meier to show them one of the new telescopes you can check out at the library. Find out how to try them out! https://t.co/cQ5hjbDoeI

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Library summer is officially here! Kids kicked it off last weekend, but adults have their own kickoff coming up this Friday, June 5 at 7pm in Marvin Auditorium. PLUS, another way to join us in our Dinosaur Era - a savenger hunt on Saturdays and Sundays!

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Express yourself and get to know each other at our Summer Vacation Story Slam, Wed, May 27, 7-8pm. Katie Keckeisen visited @melissa_brunner to share the details. Come listen or sign up to to share your story (5 minutes or less) on our events calendar.
https://t.co/4HVdMpcHYk

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The library is closed today, May 25. Our digital library is always open! Visit https://t.co/cpHksrvSqL to get ebooks, audiobooks, movies, magazines, music and more from our catalog.

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The library will be closed on Monday, May 25. Our digital library is always open! Visit https://t.co/cpHksrvSqL to get ebooks, audiobooks, movies, magazines, music and more from our catalog.

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Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea features incredible sculptures made entirely from ocean debris. Join us for a family-focused grand unveiling fit for a Royal Blue Tang! Stay for an activity and snack in the Learning Center after the event. Thu, May 21, 2-3pm in Movies & Music.

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Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea opens this week around Topeka. Meet Bernie the Royal Blue Tang, a sculpture made from ocean debris this Thu, May 21, 2pm athte library. Sign up online for the Summer Reading Challenge today! #WashedAshoreTopeka

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In today's Monday Minute, Jayna tells about:
• Save Your Family Memories Drop In - Thu, May 14, 2-3pm, Level 2 Tech Center
• Growing an Urban Wildflower Meadow with Master Gardeners - Thu, May 14- 7-8:30pm
• Board Game Bash: Grown-up Fun - Sun, May 17, 5:30-8:30pm

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In today's Monday Minute, Jayna tells us two of the many ways you can try out your creative skills at the library this week:
• Sewing Machine Basics - drop-In session in the gallery, Wed, May 6, 7pm
• Paint-A-Pet Tiny Art - Grown-Up Fun, Fri, May 8, 7pm

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The next Music for a Sunday Afternoon will be a real Cello-bration! Erinn Renyer from Topeka Cello Collective and Jim the library visited Eye on NE Kansas with a preview. Join us for this free concert Sun, May 3, 3pm in Marvin Auditorium.
https://t.co/9d6hSKv2en

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We have a lot of really good kids who hang out at the library. @WIBW highlights one of them as this week's Good Kid! Jaxon Mercer volunteers by helping with activities. See the story from WIBW.
https://t.co/WTev786ecu

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This week we are celebrating young people as they learn, grow and show us how amazing they are! In today's Monday Minute, Jayna invites us to Children's Day and Topeka Cello Collective this weekend and to finish strong for 30 books in 30 days.

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Topeka, you did not disappoint! Thank you to the @TopekaLibrary, Kaye McIntyre, and every reader who came tonight. The interview and Q&A were interesting, and the signing line made it even better. Enjoyed meeting all of you!

#ShadowStrike #BradOnTour #Topeka

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One rainy morning a hums with traffic, and in between the cars is a kitten. People mutter to themselves, but no one wants to stop. Finally one car pulls over. Sherry recommends Late Today by Jungyoon Huh on Fox 43 AM Live Book of the Week with Dane Kroll. https://t.co/003UtrSwWk