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Rochester Cemetery Walking Tour
2025-08-25 18:00:00 2025-08-25 19:00:00 America/Chicago Rochester Cemetery Walking Tour Explore Shawnee County's oldest cemetery and learn the history of those who call it their last home. You'll hear stories of its more well-known occupants and the everyday people who first lived here. Rochester Cemetery -

Monday, August 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-25 18:00:00 2025-08-25 19:00:00 America/Chicago Rochester Cemetery Walking Tour Explore Shawnee County's oldest cemetery and learn the history of those who call it their last home. You'll hear stories of its more well-known occupants and the everyday people who first lived here. Rochester Cemetery -

Explore Shawnee County's oldest cemetery and learn the history of those who call it their last home. You'll hear stories of its more well-known occupants and the everyday people who first lived here.

Join us at Rochester Cemetery to meet the residents of Shawnee County's oldest, historic cemetery. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Phone: 785-580-4400
Hours
Mon, Jul 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jul 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 27 12:00PM to 9:00PM
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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.

Upcoming Events

Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art Exhibit for Children
Sat, Jul 26, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Preschool Storytime
Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west
Explore the Northern Lights - Fun at One
Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Teens: Let's Make Prism Art
Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202
Library Trivia: Afternoon Edition
Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Sun, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Book Art - Grown-up Fun
Sun, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
This event is full
Topeka Jazz Workshop - Music for a Sunday Afternoon
Sun, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC
Teen D&D
Sun, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
Monday Farmers Market
Mon, Jul 28, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - East Lot
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Mon, Jul 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Family Place Learn & Play
Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west
Holographic Rainbow Chocolate - Fun at Ten
Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Yarn Birds - Fun at One
Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Teen Art Club
Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom
Cricut Demonstration - Crafting inspiration
Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Writers Right Here - Writing workshop
Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Tue, Jul 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Preschool Stories and More
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west
Beginning Computer Navigation - Beginning Computer Skills
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Keys to The Rainbow! - Fun at Ten
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center - Walk-in 1 on 1 Advising Sessions
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
CoLab E
Sprout Squad - Fun at One
Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Teen D&D
Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full
Cybersecurity for Everyone
Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Wed, Jul 30, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Juggler Brian Wendling - Blockbuster Wednesday
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC
Geri-Fit - Strengthen for Freedom
Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123
Juggler Brian Wendling - Blockbuster Wednesday
Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC
Juggler Brian Wendling - Blockbuster Wednesday
Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Thu, Jul 31, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Preschool Stories and More
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west
Tie Dye with Friends - Fun at Ten
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - East Lot
Wild Watercolors - Fun at One
Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Online to IRL - Teens
Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Fri, Aug 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Family Place Learn & Play
Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west
Wreck-It-Ralph - Friday Flicks
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Zoomers Geri-Fit - Advanced exercise class for older adults
Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123
Elemental - Friday Flicks
Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Healthy Blue Kansas Community Partner - Walk-In Resource Assistance
Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C
Journey Through Genres - Science Fiction
Fri, Aug 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art Exhibit for Children
Sat, Aug 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
End of Summer Party - Bubbles, Books and Barnyard Friends!
Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom,Parking - West Lot
Discover Where Colors Come From - Geology Talk with Andy Connolly, KGS
Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101BC
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Sun, Aug 03, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Teen D&D
Sun, Aug 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full
Monday Farmers Market
Mon, Aug 04, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - West Lot
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Mon, Aug 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Excel 1 - Expanding Computer Skills
Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
New to Medicare - Advice if you are about to turn 65
Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C
Caregiver Support Group Meeting - Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging
Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202
Civil War Pension Files - KAAHGS Monthly Meeting
Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206
Register
Silent Book Club
Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Beginning Computer Navigation - Beginning Computer Skills
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
League of Women Voters Tuesday Topics - SENT Topeka
Tue, Aug 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101BC
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center - Walk-in 1 on 1 Advising Sessions
Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
CoLab E
Building Your Family Tree - Baker Genealogy Center Workshop
Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 02
Teen D&D
Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Wed, Aug 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Excel 2 - Expanding Computer Skills
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Geri-Fit - Strengthen for Freedom
Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Thu, Aug 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Zoo Animals Live
Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101B
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Fri, Aug 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Zoomers Geri-Fit - Advanced exercise class for older adults
Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123
Community Action, Inc. - Walk-In Resource Assistance
Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art Exhibit for Children
Sat, Aug 09, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Crafting Circle
Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Reed Studio 125
Coffee Talk
Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Sun, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Monday Farmers Market
Mon, Aug 11, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - West Lot
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Mon, Aug 11, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Beginning Email - Beginning Computer Skills
Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Caregiver Support Group Meeting - Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging
Mon, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202
Creative Corner - Guided Arts & Crafts Experience
Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Reed Studio 125
Morbid Curiosity Book Club - The Radium Girls
Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center - Walk-in 1 on 1 Advising Sessions
Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
CoLab E
Finding Your Family in Vital Records - Baker Genealogy Center Workshop
Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 02
Cutting the Cable Cord - Expanding Computer Skills
Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Wed, Aug 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Geri-Fit - Strengthen for Freedom
Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123
Unraveling the Local News Together - Yarn Crafting and Community-focused Discussion
Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Drop-In Gadget Help - Basic Technology Support
Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Annual Lawn Care Almanac - Learn from SN Co Extension Master Gardeners
Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Fri, Aug 15, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Zoomers Geri-Fit - Advanced exercise class for older adults
Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123
Community Action, Inc. - Walk-In Resource Assistance
Fri, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C
Colors with Kymm - Dr. Drab's Lab
Fri, Aug 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art Exhibit for Children
Sat, Aug 16, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Digial Scrapbooking Your Family Tree - Baker Genealogy Center Workshop
Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Sun, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Teen D&D
Sun, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full
Monday Farmers Market
Mon, Aug 18, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - West Lot
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Mon, Aug 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Internet Introduction - Beginning Computer Skills
Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
New to Medicare - Advice if you are about to turn 65
Mon, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C
Intro to Streaming - Level 2 Tech Center Class
Mon, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Ebooks with Libby - Expanding Computer Skills
Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
TRIO Educational Opportunity Center - Walk-in 1 on 1 Advising Sessions
Tue, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
CoLab E
TreeSmart - Shawnee County Extension Office
Tue, Aug 19, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101B
Teen D&D
Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
Grown-Up Game Night - One Night Ultimate Werewolf
Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Morning Muse Meet Ups - Art Conversation
Wed, Aug 20, 8:30am - 10:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Hughes Room 205
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Wed, Aug 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Geri-Fit - Strengthen for Freedom
Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123
Cricut Demonstration - Crafting inspiration
Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Cricut Explore 3 Workstation
Classics Made Modern: Oroonoko by Aphra Behn - Book Discussion
Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
TALK Book Discussion - News of the World by Paulette Jiles
Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 03
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Thu, Aug 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Google Docs - Expanding Computer Skills
Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
Journaling with Words and Images
Thu, Aug 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Perkins Room 201,Virtual Room 01
Caregiver Support Group Meeting - Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging
Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202
Ghost Towns of Kansas
Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Fri, Aug 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Zoomers Geri-Fit - Advanced exercise class for older adults
Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123
Community Action, Inc. - Walk-In Resource Assistance
Fri, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C
4th Friday Film - Classic Movies
Fri, Aug 22, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art Exhibit for Children
Sat, Aug 23, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Dr. Drab's Lab: A Color Caper - Art exhibit for children
Sun, Aug 24, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Teen D&D
Sun, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full
Roaming Readers - Walking Book Club
Sun, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washburn University - Parking Lot 11 @ 17th and Macvicar
Monday Farmers Market
Mon, Aug 25, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - East Lot
Rochester Cemetery Walking Tour
Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rochester Cemetery
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