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TALK Book Discussion

The Feather Thief by Kirk W. Johnson

2024-11-20 19:00:00 2024-11-20 20:30:00 America/Chicago TALK Book Discussion TALK book discussions immerse readers in captivating stories and introduce new perspectives through literature. Attend in person or email talk@tscpl.org for Zoom link. Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206, Virtual Room 03

Wednesday, November 20
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-20 19:00:00 2024-11-20 20:30:00 America/Chicago TALK Book Discussion TALK book discussions immerse readers in captivating stories and introduce new perspectives through literature. Attend in person or email talk@tscpl.org for Zoom link. Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206, Virtual Room 03

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

Menninger Room 206, Virtual Room 03

TALK book discussions immerse readers in captivating stories and introduce new perspectives through literature. Attend in person or email talk@tscpl.org for Zoom link.

Sponsored by the Humanities Kansas, Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK) are discussions of great books with skilled facilitators and an open-minded, thoughtful group of readers. TALK books are available at the library's customer service desk.

The Feather Thief - On a cool June evening in 2009, after performing a concert at London's Royal Academy of Music, 20-year-old American flautist Edwin Rist boarded a train for a suburban outpost of the British Museum of Natural History. Home to one of the largest ornithological collections in the world, the Tring museum was full of rare bird specimens whose gorgeous feathers were worth staggering amounts of money to the men who shared Edwin's obsession: the Victorian art of salmon fly-tying. Once inside the museum, the champion fly-tier grabbed hundreds of bird skins—some collected 150 years earlier by a contemporary of Darwin's, Alfred Russel Wallace, who'd risked everything to gather them—and escaped into the darkness.

Two years later, Kirk Wallace Johnson was waist high in a river in northern New Mexico when his fly-fishing guide told him about the heist. He was soon consumed by the strange case of the feather thief. What would possess a person to steal dead birds? Had Edwin paid the price for his crime? What became of the missing skins? In his search for answers, Johnson was catapulted into a years-long, worldwide investigation. The gripping story of a bizarre and shocking crime, and one man's relentless pursuit of justice, The Feather Thief is also a fascinating exploration of obsession, and man's destructive instinct to harvest the beauty of nature.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Books/Authors/Writing |

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

ask@tscpl.org
Phone: 785-580-4400

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 12:00PM to 9:00PM

About the branch

Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.

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Wed, Dec 04, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Mon, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Hughes Room 205

Tue, Dec 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda

Tue, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2 Tech Center - CoLab E

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Hughes Room 205

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 02

Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 11, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center,Virtual Room 01

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Sabatini Gallery 110A

Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Sat, Dec 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Sat, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sun, Dec 15, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Sun, Dec 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Sun, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Dec 16, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Mon, Dec 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202,Virtual Room 01

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Level 2 Tech Center - CoLab E

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Recording Studio A (audio),Recording Studio B (audio+video)

Wed, Dec 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Wed, Dec 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

Wed, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Wed, Dec 18, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom

Wed, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 03

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Dec 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202,Virtual Room 04

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Rotunda - SE Corner

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Hughes Room 205

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

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Fri, Jan 03, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery 110AB

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing