Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
By The Book is listed as a Big Book, Closed meeting every Thursday at 7:15 PM in the Topeka area of Kansas, KS. Use this page to check the schedule, format tags, address, and practical visit details before you go.
This directory currently lists 90 AA meetings around Topeka, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Kansas, there are 207 listed Thursday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 3625 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS 66614, USA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes. Location note from the listing: West Door, Basement Entrance
Meeting-specific guidance
Based on the format tags for this listing, it is closed to people who have a desire to stop drinking; Big Book reading or discussion may be part of the meeting. Group note from the listing: Study meeting read out of Big Book 785-318-0251 West Side, North Doors Little Room North of Kitchen
- Give yourself a small time buffer; AA meetings often start promptly.
- AA meetings are free, though groups may pass a basket for voluntary contributions.
- Confirm the time and location with the group or intergroup when possible, especially around holidays.
This guidance is generated from the meeting schedule, address, format tags, local area fields, and intergroup/source notes stored for this listing.
Meeting format notes
This is a closed meeting — attendance is limited to people who have a desire to stop drinking. If that's you, you belong here, even on day one.
This group studies the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous). Bring a copy if you have one — most groups have loaners.