We're happy to welcome back Leigh Rubin, creator of the nationally syndicated cartoon Rubes®, as he promotes his 25th anniversary best-of collection. Rubin usually packs the house, and this visit is even more special. Five lucky audience members will take home a piece of Rubin's signed art. Find out how you can win.

Freya Hannen, sister of Egyptologist Alex Hannen, receives word of her sister’s death and travels to Egypt to tend to her final arrangements. While tending to Alex’s affairs, she becomes entangled into a race to find The Hidden Oasis.

If you are a fan of adventure with a spy vs. spy type of action then The Hidden Oasis is a very good way to spend a few days. Hang on for a high speed chase through the streets of Cairo to Egypt’s Western Desert. When the dust settles, you will be surprised to see what side of the game the characters end up on.

The Hidden Oasis by Paul Sussman

Reviewed by Kyle Stueven

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The sheer number and variety of books published about toddler behavior can be overwhelming. And trying to find time to actually READ any of these books while raising a toddler is another issue entirely. Here are recommendations for two toddler parenting books I read and enjoyed.

David Cho, Pianist

March 14, 3:00–4:00 PM
Marvin Auditorium

Hear fascinating and beautiful Chinese music created by Taiwanese composers, performed with flawless interpretations by Professor Cho.

Larry Peters and Barbara Waterman-Peters are two of Topeka's renowned and influential artists. They present works about psychological anquish, oppression and the Holocaust.

Are you looking for something a bit spookier than Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark?  Well “The Last Apprentice” series is for you.  Tom Ward is a young apprentice to a fellow called the Spook.  It's the Spook's job to rid the county of all things dark such as ghosts, boggarts, and the occasional witch.  Unfortunately for Tom, it is a witch that gets him into trouble, and the result could lead...

Teens talked, and we listened. You wanted your own space, so we built The Edge. This week we are highlighting some of our teen customers' passions and our own committment to staying ahead of the technology curve. Check out the techie events we have going on during Teen Tech Week, March 7-13. And, click inside to learn how many hours a day teens spend using technology.