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Join Nate and Dave -- two common guys who work at the library -- as they discuss an uncommonly good book.

Nate:  We’re discussing the book “Hunting Eichmann”, by Neal Bascomb, which focuses on the search for the Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in the years following World War II.  I didn’t know a lot of the details surrounding Eichmann, but it was almost like a Hollywood script.

Dave:  I agree.  This has to be one of the most intriguing manhunts of a Nazi criminal following World War II.  He lived such a non-descript life in South America – really a meek existence, and kind of faded into the background.  But the search for him never completely died, and one slip-up finally did him in.

So, you want to find out more about your house in Topeka.  This blog will tell you about one of the resources to search in order to find out more about the history of your property and who has owned it through the years.  Come with me on a field trip downtown to the Shawnee County Register of Deeds Office.

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No matter how well you plan an exhibit, it can develop an energy of its own and reveal things you didn't see coming.

Big sisters are great companions when you're facing something scary and the dark is closing in and the noises are a little strange. They're fun to pretend with, to explore with and rely on when you feel a little overwhelmed. The Princess and Her Panther by Wendy Orr is just one of the great new picture books in Youth Services.

Remembering summer fun.  One of the most popular summer programs was Make a Splash with Techno-Junk. An area recycling company Asset LifeCyle delivered  5 huge boxes of electronic and/or technology junk. Teens were encouraged to remove the screws and take the items apart to see what was inside.  They were frequently suprised to find colorful circuit boards and wiring inside. The possibilities...