This is National Book Month. Here are 7 events at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Reading, writing and literature — everything you need for National Book Month.
Autumn Friedli, public services supervisor at Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, said the library focuses on events all year long, including October's special offerings.
"The library has something for everybody," Friedli said. "We have an art gallery; we have a local history area. We have so much that you can come and really spend all day here."
We're highlighting these seven events you can participate in for National Book Month at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 S.W. 10th.
Fall Reading Challenge
Take a chance at winning a customized library pint glass for the fall reading challenge. You must read up to three books before the end of the month and track your progress in the Beanstack Tracker App.
The challenge is for all ages.
After completing the challenge, you'll earn your pint glass with a "vibrant blue imprint." The library anticipates a different color every fall. Last year's color was green.
Warrior Cats Book Club
Children kindergarten through fifth grade can enjoy this book club to discuss Erin Hunter's "Warrior Cat" books.
Club members will discuss the books and learn coding. Snacks will be available.
The club will meet at 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, in the Lingo Story Room 121.
Craig Johnson
Enjoy a moderated conversation with New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mystery novels, Craig Johnson. Longmire novels are the basis for the Netflix original show.
The adult event will follow with an audience Q&A, as well as a book signing opportunity.
The event will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, in the Marvin Auditorium, 101 ABC. Sign up for the waitlist online.
Classics Made Modern Book Discussion
Classics Made Modern: "The Known World" by Edward P. Jones will be a discussion for adult readers about the award-winning e-book.
The book is a winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. "The Known World" tells the story of Henry Townsend, a Black farmer and former slave who falls under the tutelage of William Robbins, the most powerful man in Manchester County, Virginia.
The zoom event will be at 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11. For access to the zoom link, go to visit tscpl.com.
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Teen BYOB Book Club
Teenagers are welcome to bring your own book and discuss it with others.
Teenagers must be in grades sixth through senior year. Snacks will be provided.
The book club is 3-4 p.m., Oct. 13.
So many books: City of Thieves
Adults will have the chance to have discussion over the World War II-based book, "City of Thieves," by David Benioff.
The book begins when a writer visits his retired grandparents in Florida to document their experience during the infamous siege of Leningrad. Two men are sent on a task in the Soviet Union, just as the Germans close in during World War II.
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Those interested can attend in person or online. To register, visit the library website. Email somany@tscpl.org for a book or with questions.
The discussion will take place 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in Hughes Room 205.
Friends of the library
Members of the library will have the opportunity to buy used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and records. Memberships will be sold at the door or in the Chandelier Boutique.
Hardback books and most paperbacks will be priced at $2. Record albums, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, sheet music for $1. Small paperbacks (only where marked) will be two for $1 and children’s books four for $1.
The sale will take place at 5-8 p.m. Oct. 20 in Marvin Auditorium.
From noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 22, those interested will have a chance to fill a provided grocery sack for $10.
Keishera Lately is the business reporter for the Topeka Capital-Journal. She can be reached at klately@cjonline.com. Follow her on Twitter @Lately_KT.
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library enjoys National Book Month
