The Day the Sky Turned Black
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2026-06-18 10:00:00
2026-06-18 11:30:00
America/Chicago
The Day the Sky Turned Black
On June 8th, 1966, Topeka was struck by an F5 Tornado. Learn about what happened that day and how it has affected Topeka. Create a replica of Topeka's capitol dome which was damaged by the tornado.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Thursday, June 18
10:00am - 11:30am
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2026-06-18 10:00:00
2026-06-18 11:30:00
America/Chicago
The Day the Sky Turned Black
On June 8th, 1966, Topeka was struck by an F5 Tornado. Learn about what happened that day and how it has affected Topeka. Create a replica of Topeka's capitol dome which was damaged by the tornado.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Learning CenterOn June 8th, 1966, Topeka was struck by an F5 Tornado. Learn about what happened that day and how it has affected Topeka. Create a replica of Topeka's capitol dome which was damaged by the tornado.
AGE GROUP: | Elementary (K - 5th Grade) |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Music & Entertainment | Make & Create | History & Genealogy | Fun & Games |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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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.