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2 screenings in Marvin Auditorium 101BC on Friday, November 13, 2009
Enjoy a 6 pm or 7pm screening of the 45 minute documentary film.
Matthey Porubsky, in association with GIZMO Pictures, presents the movie Porubksy’s – Transcendent Deli, exploring the history and appeal of C.W. Porubsky Deli, a Topeka institution for more than 60 years.
Read more about Porubsky's—Transcendent Deli at http://www.transcendentdeli.org/ including announcements of other free local showings.
As a child, Kimmi was beaten, drugged, and sexually abused - her tormentors? - The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth at the St. Thomas/St. Vincent Orphanage.
I've recently become interested in the history of food - why have we eaten certain foods at certain times in our American and world history, and what does it all mean?
Happily, our library carries a number of titles that answer these and other questions.
In the time before Thanksgiving and other holidays it's a good idea to take a look back and reminisce about the reasons behind some...
These DVDs are recently ordered by the library and will be arriving now through December 2009.
Use the library catalog to place a request and add your name to the waiting list.
Some titles are available for a 3 day checkout from the DVD Dispenser.
These tongues make up one of two necklaces that earned a spot in our Topeka Competition 29 juried art exhibit. Find out what other body part was inspiration for the winning entry. View the exhibit Nov. 6 through Dec. 30 in the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery.
Disney on ice is celebrating 100 Years of Disney Magic. The Library has been asked to join the celebration so we have a contest for you. Leave us your favorite family Disney memory and you might win tickets. Read more to see how to enter.
Highland Park High School reported in their school newspaper, The Bagpiper, five Topeka places that are haunted. The well known Rochester Cemetery has had a long time reputation for being haunted by the Albino Woman. Gather several of your friends and visit the cemetery after dark. You might see a very pale woman dressed in white tending the graves.
Topeka High School has had several ghost...
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California Crossing-SE 29th & California
9:30AM to11:15AM
Apple Market-1431 N Washington, Auburn
9:30AM to12:15PM
Villa West Shopping Ctr-SW 29th & Wanamaker
12:30PM to 3:00PM
Wal-Mart, 1301 SW 37th
1:30PM to 3:00PM
When I was in high school I had a fantastic opportunity to go sing in Disneyland’s Candlelight...
The Topeka Capital Journal had a great article in Thursday’s paper. It mentioned Joyce...
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Chess at the Library
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Friday, November 06, 2009
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Chess players have been participating in tournaments for over three years in David J's Place. Patrons may not notice the tournament because of the quiet chess players deep in thought. With our new chess program, teens are able to test their skills against adults.TSCPL employee, Robert and volunteer, David, oversee players giving advice and making sure the participants are playing according to the rules. Zavier was our chess champion for October.
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Homeless Teens
posted by Lena
Thursday, November 05, 2009
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November is National Youth Homeless Awareness Month, and it's time to think about this growing problem. The recession is causing more families to lose their homes and putting more kids and teens onto the streets. Read more about the causes of youth homelessness in this article. You can help homeless teens in Topeka by volunteering at the Topeka Rescue Mission or participating in the Topeka Rescue Run.
Some YA books that address the issue of homelessness are:
Tyrell by...
In My Kitchen-PW
posted by Kathy
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
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What is PW? Well, PW stands for the Pioneer Woman and she has written a cookbook that is in our catalog now. If you are not familiar with the Pioneer Woman (Ree Drummond), she has an award winning blog that showcases her delicious recipes, her family and her life on their ranch in Oklahoma.
The cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks, colorfully illustrates some of her best recipes from her blog. What is so interesting about this cookbook is that Drummond did it by herself. From...
Book a Trip: READ Around The World Africa Book List
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009
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Go on safari in the savanna with Here is the African Savanna, choose your own African adventure in Race Forever, or try a tasty treat with Food & Recipes of Africa.
Don't forget to turn in your registration form and get your passport stamped by 2 pm on Sunday, November 8 in order to be entered into the drawing for tickets to Disney on Ice or Barnes & Noble gift cards. The drawing will be held at the ending party, Play Around the World, in Marvin Auditorium. The last day to...
The Latest Novel from Walter Jon Williams
posted by Christina
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
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