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Chess at the Library

posted by Gayle
Friday, November 06, 2009
posted in: Teens | Local Teens
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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
posted in: Teens | News and Cool Stuff
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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
posted in: Subject Guides | Home & Garden
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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

posted by Luanne
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
posted in: Books | Suspense/Thriller
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Dagmar is a woman trapped in a hotel room while the city around her erupts into violence and chaos. When attempts to rescue her are delayed, she turns to an online gaming bulletin board for help. Dagmar designs online games and the group isn’t sure if she is really in danger or if it is a game, but for her the fear is very real.
 
 In This is Not a Game by Walter Jon Williams, Dagmar is one of four friends from college whose paths are about to cross with deadly consequences...
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