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1515 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, Kansas 66604-1374 PHONE 785 580-4400 FAX 785 580-4496 www.tscpl.

ALL AGES All Levels Zoo Animals Live Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close.

1 1515 SW 10th Avenue Topeka, Kansas PHONE FAX Your library offers a wide variety of events for all ages, including an art gallery, STEM programs, business and personal finance classes, and more! All programs are free and open to the public. ALL AGES All Levels Zoo Animals Live Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close. Thursdays, December 7, 2017 January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, :45 pm Marvin Auditorium 101B Meet some of the Topeka Zoo animal residents up close as Rachael Rost, education specialist, helps you separate animal fact from fiction. Juniors will find a connection to the Animal Habitats badge. Daisies will find a connection to the 3 Cheers for Animals Journey. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Jenn at jgrammer@tscpl.org. Anyone Can Cook Explore different styles of cooking. Fridays, December 15, 2017, January 19, pm Lingo Story Room For anyone who loves to eat but can t cook, you'll learn to follow a recipe, plan healthy and delicious meals and snacks, and explore different styles of cooking. You ll find connections to the Cook badges. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Jenn at jgrammer@tscpl.org. Play it Again! Saturdays, December 2, 2017, January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, p.m. Learn to play a new game or bring a classic to the table. Board games and video games bring us together to face challenges, suffer defeats and taste victory. Connections to the Daisy Board Game Design Challenge, Brownie Making Games and Senior Game Visionary badges. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Shelby at sschellenger@tscpl.org.

2 2Book Topeka: Hidden Secrets Tour Sunday, February 4, :15 p.m. Rotunda Unlock the secrets of your library. A tour begins every half hour and lasts 45 minutes. Visit a variety of collections and spaces, and see the Automated Materials Handler. Leave with insider information. Final tour begins at 4:30. No registration required for individuals, but if you re bringing the whole troop, or for questions, please Natalie at nmoreland@tscpl.org. 2Book Topeka: Games of the '80s Sunday, February 18, p.m. Marvin Auditorium 101BC Ready Player One and Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library both love the games of the '80s and so do we. Have a totally rad time playing board games, video games and trivia! Dress up if you like. Gnarly. Juniors will find a connection to the Playing the Past badge. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Shelby at sschellenger@tscpl.org. 2Book Topeka: Giant Games Wednesday, March 21, :30-3:30 p.m. Marvin Auditorium 101BC Just like the kids in Mr. Lemoncello s library, our larger-than life and one-minute games will have you laughing, puzzling and problem-solving. Drop by and rediscover old favorites and try out new games. Connections to the Daisy Board Game Design Challenge, Brownie Making Games and Senior Game Visionary badges. No registration required for individuals, but if you re bringing the whole troop, or for questions, please Natalie at nmoreland@tscpl.org. Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 5, p.m. The Edge Teen Room Are you DC, Marvel or neither? It won't matter on Free Comic Book Day, because we will have a huge selection of free comic books, including titles for all ages, tastes and genders. The fun continues with comic book-themed crafts. In partnership with Gatekeeper Hobbies. Cadettes will find a connection to the Comic Artist badge. No registration required. For questions, contact Andrea at abair@tscpl.org.

Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery Tours All Levels Topeka Competitions 33 November 10-January 7 This national three-dimensional competition showcases a wide variety of work from around the country.

3 Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery Tours All Levels Topeka Competitions 33 November 10-January 7 This national three-dimensional competition showcases a wide variety of work from around the country. TC 33: Clay Night December 1, :30-8pm Join us for a night of clay demos and hands-on activities in the gallery during December s First Friday Art walk. Brownies will find a connection to the Potter badge. African-American Builders of Topeka January 19-March 11 View this community built exhibit showcasing the everyday stories of African-Americans in Topeka and Shawnee County. Local stories and objects highlight past and present individuals and groups who impact our community. Opening Reception: African-American Builders of Topeka January 19, :30pm Help us celebrate the opening of our community driven exhibit "African-American Builders of Topeka" and share stories with your neighbors. To schedule a gallery tour or for questions, contact Betsy, Zan, Sherry, or Brea at or gallery@tscpl.org. Book Artist Workshop You Schedule It! Cadette Visit the Sabatini art gallery and complete several steps of the Book Artist badge with artist Betsy Roe. Included in this power point talk are a variety of materials used, book structures from pop-ups to installations, and contemporary book artists from around the world. There is a hands-on component in which you will learn to make your own one-page book structure. To schedule a session or for questions, contact Betsy at eroe@tscpl.org.

4 YOUNGER GIRLS Daisy Brownie Junior Your Library Put your engineering skills and creativity to the test. Wednesdays, December 6, 2017, January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, pm Dinosaur Zone Daisy Brownie Junior If you are the master builder of the blocks or ruler of the creative and innovative, put that mastery to the test. We'll provide the blocks, you bring your cleverness and skill. Each session will have a theme, but don't feel blocked in. Innovation is the name of our game! Masterpieces will be displayed. Connections to the Think Like an Engineer Journey. No registration required for individuals, but if you re bringing the whole troop, or for questions, please Natalie at nmoreland@tscpl.org. Amazing Animals Mondays, December 11, 2017, January 8, February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, :30-5:30 pm Lingo Story Room Daisy Brownie Junior Take a walk on the wild side with our naturalist librarians Marlana & Jackie. Marvel at what makes our featured creatures so outstanding, get up close and personal with our amazing animal guests and make a memento of your encounter to take home. Juniors will find a connection to the Animal Habitats badge. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Marlana at mhodgkinson@tscpl.org. 2Book Topeka: Escape from the Library Saturday, March 10, :30 a.m.-noon Dinosaur Zone Daisy Brownie Junior Inspired by Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library, this super-sleuthing event is designed for eagle eyed kids with attention to detail or anyone who just likes good fun. Experience physical, mental and even virtual reality challenges in this wild and wacky adventure that ends in a great library escape! Connections to the Junior Detective badge. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Marlana at mhodgkinson@tscpl.org.

5 OLDER GIRLS Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador Real Talk A safe, inclusive space to speak up about dating issues. Wednesdays, December 6, December 20, 2017 January 3, January 17, :30-4:30 pm The Edge Teen Room Cadette Senior Ambassador Do you have questions about relationships? This fun, interactive program gives teens a safe and inclusive space to speak up and speak out about what matters to them about dating, dating violence and healthy relationships with an advocate from the YWCA Center for Safety & Empowerment. Cadettes will find a connection to the amaze Journey. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Natalie at nmoreland@tscpl.org. How to Start a Business Learn what it takes to start and run your own business. Wednesday, December 6, 2017, February 8, March 6, June 6, :30-7:30 pm Dec: Lingo Story Room, Feb: Menninger Room 206, Mar: Hughes Room 205, June: Menninger Room 206 Senior Ambassador & Adults This event covers business legal structure, writing a business plan, knowing your competition and what to expect from being your own boss. Presented by Washburn Small Business Development Center. Potential connections to cookie business badges. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Terry at tmiller@tscpl.org. your library Enter the library's Minecraft world and build, build, build. Wednesdays, December 13, December 27, 2017, January 10, January 24, February 14, February 28, March 14, March 28, April 11, April 25, May 9, May 23, pm Computer Training Center Junior Cadette Each time we meet, we'll have a new mission to construct and complete new parts of the library's landscape. Then we'll unleash creepers. Juniors will find a connection to the Entertainment Technology badge.

6 For questions, contact Travis at #adulting Learn the basics and get one step closer to adulting with ease. Thursdays, December 14, 2017 January 11, February 8, March 8, pm The Edge Teen Room Cadette Senior Ambassador December 14: Clothing Care If you want to look good and get a job, you've got to have clean clothes. This adulting session will help you with the basics of laundry, replacing buttons and ironing. January 11: Nutrition 101 Do you ever feel like a giant greasy potato chip? What you eat and drink affects how you feel and look. Get the nutrition lowdown. Connections to the Cadette Eating for You badge. February 8: Money 101 Dreaming about getting your own place or your own ride? To get and keep those things you need some money skills. Pick up those skills in this session to make adulting smoother. Connections to financial literacy badges. March 8: Being Tech Savvy You are rockin' the selfies and keeping your friends in the loop on social media. Being Tech Savvy takes this to the next step to help you keep your info from hackers and use online tools for job searching. Cadettes will find a connection to the Netiquette badge. No registration required for individuals, but if you re bringing the whole troop, or for questions, please Natalie at nmoreland@tscpl.org. STEAM Power Investigate art through the lens of STEM. Wednesdays, January 17, February 21, April 18, May 16, :15-5:15 pm Lingo Story Room Junior Cadette A steam-ulating experience! Investigate art through the lens of science, technology, engineering and/or math as you collaborate and create in this hands-on, problem solving program. Each date features a new topic, so come to one or all. Register at tscpl.org/register. For questions, contact Betsy at eroe@tscpl.org.

7 Art Detectives Saturdays, December 2, 2017, January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, am Lingo Story Room Junior Cadette Review and discuss a book about an artist or a book with artistic illustrations. Work with a group and look for clues to decipher an image from the book: observe, describe, think about the meaning and make connections. After a demo, create your own artwork in the spirit of this artist or illustrator using similar tools, materials and/or techniques. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Betsy at eroe@tscpl.org. Graphic Novel Panel Tuesdays, December 12, 2017, January 9, :30-7:30 pm Gatekeeper Hobbies, 4123 SW Gage Center Dr #100 Stories can be better when told with the written word and an artist s brush. Read in advance and be part of the panel at Gatekeeper Hobbies. Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador & Adults For December read Lumberjanes Vol. 1 about a group of friends who face supernatural foes together at an unusual summer camp for girls. Cadettes will find a connection to the Comic Artist badge. Ambassador & Adults In January read Monstress Vol. 1 about a war that brought devastation between the humans and the magical and now a young woman may bring it again...or prevent it. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Shelby at sschellenger@tscpl.org. Hour of Code Thursday, December 21, pm Computer Training Center Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador "Don't just play on your phone, program it," said President Obama. Bring your friends and learn the basics of coding and computer art. Juniors will find a connection to the Entertainment Technology badge. Register at tscpl.org/register beginning December 1. For questions, contact Andrea at abair@tscpl.org.

The Eagle Huntress Tuesday, January 2, 2018 6:30-8:45 pm Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador & Adults Witness one girl s dream take flight in an inspiring documentary about a barrier-breaking teen girl.

9 The Eagle Huntress Tuesday, January 2, :30-8:45 pm Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador & Adults Witness one girl s dream take flight in an inspiring documentary about a barrier-breaking teen girl. Sony Picture Classics UK/Mongolia 2016 G 87 minutes nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Nessa at njohnson@tscpl.org. Trivia your library Work together to answer 100 questions for fun and prizes. Saturdays, January 27, April 28, August 4, :30 p.m. Marvin Auditorium 101BC Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador & Adults Enter as a team of up to 8 people working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories for fun and prizes. The Millennium Café will be open for snacks and drinks. High school girls can form a team of their own, while younger girls will want to partner with adults. Show off your knowledge and girl power! Registration begins the first of the month before the event at tscpl.org/register. For questions, contact Lissa at lstaley@tscpl.org. Teen STEAM Wednesdays, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, :30-5:30 p.m. 712 Innovations, 712 Kansas Ave. Cadette Senior Ambassador Explore and learn about STEAM in an environment that encourages leadership, collaboration, creativity and innovation. Mentors from the library and 712 Innovations will facilitate. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Meg at mporteous@tscpl.org.

10 Master Gardener Series: Cadette Senior Ambassador & Adults Presented by Shawnee County Extension's Master Gardeners. Recycled Materials Thursday, February 22, p.m. Marvin Auditorium 101B It's easy to be green! Make a treasure from recyclables that you can take home. Trees Thursday, March 1, p.m. When, where, how and what to plant, and the care that follows. Cadettes will find a connection to the Trees badge. Growing and using herbs Thursday, April 26, p.m. Herbs you say? Don't miss out on the missing ingredient. Seniors will find a connection to the Locavore badge. Raised Bed Gardens Thursday, May 3, p.m. Find out the latest and greatest beds. Connections to the Senior Sow What? Journey. Rain Barrels Thursday, June 7, p.m. While you're singing in the rain go ahead and catch it... learn the tricks to having a rain barrel. Connections to the Ambassador Water badge. Bees & Butterflies Thursday, July 12, p.m. Learn how to attract pollinators to your garden. Monarch, Milkweed & Waystations Thursday, August 16, p.m. Help protect the Monarch migration by building habitats. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Nessa at njohnson@tscpl.org.

11 All '80s Trivia your library Saturday, February 24, :30 p.m. Marvin Auditorium 101BC Junior Cadette Senior Ambassador & Adults Celebrate 2Book Topeka with pop culture questions on movies, music, video games, history and more from the 1980s! Enter as a team of up to 8 people working together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories for fun and prizes. The Millennium Café will be open for snacks and drinks. High school girls can form a team of their own, while younger girls will want to partner with adults. Show off your knowledge and girl power! Juniors will find a connection to the Playing the Past badge. Registration begins January 1 at tscpl.org/register. For questions, contact Lissa at lstaley@tscpl.org. Teen Tech Week: Cadette Senior Ambassador Virtual and Augmented Reality Monday, March 5, p.m. The Edge - Teen Room Experience a world of virtual and augmented realities during Teen Tech Week's look at the future. What would the world be like if you had super powers, or could design your own environment? Would you use those powers for good or evil? Would you create a better world? Let's find out. 3D Printer Exploration Wednesday, March 7, p.m. The Edge - Teen Room Explore the never ending creativity of 3D printing. Bring an idea for a design and we'll show you how to make it a reality on the library's 3D printer. Mini Maker Fair Saturday, March 10, p.m. The Edge - Teen Room Part science fair, part craft fair, part art fair. The Teen Tech Week Mini Maker Fair is a place for Topeka teens techies, crafters, tinkerers and engineers to meet, pick up ideas, have fun making and win prizes. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, contact Jenn at jgrammer@tscpl.org.

12 Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons TM Friday, March 9, :30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, p.m. Marvin Auditorium 101AB Cadette Senior Ambassador & Adults Build worlds, tell stories, and be a part of geek culture stretching back decades! Learn the basics of Dungeons and Dragons TM. Roll dice and advance your character through an adventure cooperating with other players of all ages! Seniors will find a connection to the Game Visionary badge. nmoreland@tscpl.org. For questions, Contact Lissa at lstaley@tscpl.org.

DAISY BADGES & JOURNEYS

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