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Journey Through Genres

Graphic Novels

2025-09-03 18:00:00 2025-09-03 19:00:00 America/Chicago Journey Through Genres This month we will talk about any graphic novels you have been reading. Whether you loved it or hated it, we want to hear what you think! Chat books with other readers. Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Wednesday, September 03
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-03 18:00:00 2025-09-03 19:00:00 America/Chicago Journey Through Genres This month we will talk about any graphic novels you have been reading. Whether you loved it or hated it, we want to hear what you think! Chat books with other readers. Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

This month we will talk about any graphic novels you have been reading. Whether you loved it or hated it, we want to hear what you think! Chat books with other readers.

In 2025 we are exploring the genres through a year-long club, Journey Through Genres! A genre is a category of books that follow a similar form and/or have similar content.

At the beginning of each month, learn about the genre of the month via our library blog post from an avid reader of the genre. Choose any book from the month's selected genre and read! If you need help picking a book, reach out to us. Your friendly librarians are here to help.

To wrap up each genre of the month, join us in the readers lounge at the library to chat about the good, the bad and the ugly of the genre with fellow readers. In this month’s meeting we will chat about your graphic novel reading.

There's no shortage of interesting stories when it comes to graphic novels. A common misconception about the genre is that they are just picture books, but that is not true. While graphic novels are considered a long sequence form of art, the images tie into a deeper storyline that develops over the course of a book or series. Whether you've always loved graphic novels or are exploring them for the first time, we are ready to chat with you about all things graphic novels!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors/Writing |

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library

ask@tscpl.org
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

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

Sat, Jul 26, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC
Registration is now closed

Sun, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sun, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center
This event is full

Sun, Jul 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Sun, Jul 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge

Mon, Jul 28, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - East Lot

Mon, Jul 28, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Mon, Jul 28, 9:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Mon, Jul 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom

Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Mon, Jul 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206

Tue, Jul 29, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Tue, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Tue, Jul 29, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full

Tue, Jul 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Wed, Jul 30, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Wed, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Wed, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Wed, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101ABC

Thu, Jul 31, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - East Lot

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Thu, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Fri, Aug 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Story Zone 121C west

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Fri, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Fri, Aug 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Sat, Aug 02, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Claire's Sunroom,Parking - West Lot

Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Sun, Aug 03, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sun, Aug 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full

Mon, Aug 04, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - West Lot

Mon, Aug 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Mon, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Mon, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Mon, Aug 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Tue, Aug 05, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Tue, Aug 05, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101BC

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 02

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full

Wed, Aug 06, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Wed, Aug 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Thu, Aug 07, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101B

Fri, Aug 08, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Fri, Aug 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Sat, Aug 09, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Reed Studio 125

Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Fiction Wing

Sun, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Mon, Aug 11, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - West Lot

Mon, Aug 11, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Mon, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Mon, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Reed Studio 125

Mon, Aug 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Tue, Aug 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 02

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Wed, Aug 13, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Wed, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Wed, Aug 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Thu, Aug 14, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Thu, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Thu, Aug 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

Fri, Aug 15, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Fri, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Fri, Aug 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101A

Sat, Aug 16, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Sun, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sun, Aug 17, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full

Mon, Aug 18, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - West Lot

Mon, Aug 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Mon, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Mon, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

Mon, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Tue, Aug 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Tue, Aug 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Tue, Aug 19, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101B

Tue, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge

Tue, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Learning Center

Wed, Aug 20, 8:30am - 10:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Hughes Room 205

Wed, Aug 20, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Wed, Aug 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Cricut Explore 3 Workstation

Wed, Aug 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Menninger Room 206,Virtual Room 03

Thu, Aug 21, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Thu, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)

Thu, Aug 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Perkins Room 201,Virtual Room 01

Thu, Aug 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202

Thu, Aug 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Marvin Auditorium 101C

Fri, Aug 22, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Fri, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Fri, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Community Resources Office 120C

Fri, Aug 22, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Room 123

Sat, Aug 23, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sun, Aug 24, 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Alice C. Sabatini Gallery

Sun, Aug 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - The Edge
This event is full

Sun, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Washburn University - Parking Lot 11 @ 17th and Macvicar

Mon, Aug 25, 7:30am - 11:30am
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Parking - East Lot

Mon, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rochester Cemetery