Lessons From the Stars
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2026-06-15 10:00:00
2026-06-15 11:30:00
America/Chicago
Lessons From the Stars
Explore the night sky through Native American lore! Discover how constellations became powerful stories passed down for generations in this unforgettable star-filled adventure.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Monday, June 15
10:00am - 11:30am
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2026-06-15 10:00:00
2026-06-15 11:30:00
America/Chicago
Lessons From the Stars
Explore the night sky through Native American lore! Discover how constellations became powerful stories passed down for generations in this unforgettable star-filled adventure.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Learning CenterExplore the night sky through Native American lore! Discover how constellations became powerful stories passed down for generations in this unforgettable star-filled adventure.
Join us for an engaging journey across the cosmos as a NASA Ambassador shares the science, history, and cultural significance behind the night sky. Participants will learn how different Indigenous communities used the stars for storytelling, guidance, and connection across generations while exploring recognizable constellations, asterisms, and star clusters. Through fascinating discussion and celestial exploration, attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for both astronomy and the traditions woven into the skies above us.
AGE GROUP: | Elementary (K - 5th Grade) |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Nature & Environment | Make & Create |
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.