Skip Navigation
 
Tools & Services
About Hours & Locations Translate My Account Get a Card
Search Menu
 
Tools & Services
About Services Work at the Library Hours & Locations Translate My Account Get a Card
 
Support the Library Foundation Donate Friends of the Library Volunteer
Girl Reading girl reading  
 
3 books and a glassFall Reading ChallengeRead 3 books in October to earn a prize!Learn More
old photo of smiling manDIVE INTO YOUR
ANCESTRYExplore genealogy
resources.Learn Morenew york timesThe New York TimesAccess NYT articles, games,
cooking & sports.Learn Morelibrary cardsGet a Library CardAccess digital & physical books, movies, music and so much more!Get a CardBook Sale AdFriends of the Library Book SaleBuy quality used books, movies and music Oct 17-19!Learn More

Latest Articles

teen working on computer October 3, 2025 · Juliana Hill Discovering Native American Roots Whether you seek to confirm family legends, enroll as a member of one of the 574 Native American tribes in the U.S., or connect with your family’s history and culture, the library has many valuable research tools to help. Read More
October 2, 2025 · Emily Bays Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Friendly Ghosts Check out great books that are perfect for giving a kid's spine a chilly touch without keeping them awake into the night. boy reading
book cover October 1, 2025 · Kaitlyn Kriley While you wait for The Pumpkin Spice Cafe quesitons September 30, 2025 · Ginger Park Recent library trivia winners gremlin cross stitch September 24, 2025 · Alex Henault Artsy Crafty Library: Cool cross stitching magical couple September 24, 2025 · Kaitlyn Kriley Journey Through the Genres: Disappear into romantasy prize September 22, 2025 · Ginger Park Fall Reading Challenge spooky forest September 18, 2025 · Andrew Ross What YA' Reading: Escape with heart racing horror
All Articles
 

Events

The Library offers a wide range of programs and events for people of all ages.

All Events
Oct3Event Inked ImageOct 3 | 9:00AM - 9:00PMAlice C. Sabatini GalleryInkedOct3Event Preschool Storytime ImageOct 3 | 10:00AM - 10:30AMStory Zone 121C westPreschool StorytimeOct3Oct 3 | 10:30AM - 11:45AMRoom 123Zoomers Geri-Fit - Advanced exercise class for older adultsOct3Event Manhattan Short Film Festival 2025 ImageOct 3 | 2:00PM - 5:00PMMarvin Auditorium 101BCManhattan Short Film Festival 2025
 
Splash Reader Discover Excellent Reads Readers Discover & discuss great books! Kids Library Mobile 2025 Explore the Kids Library Kids Library Entertainment, resources and recommendations for kids and their families. Gallery Your Connection to the Arts Gallery Committed to inspiring curiosity, developing visual literacy and building our community. parents mobile 750x1040 Parent & Teacher Resources Parents & Teachers The library has special collections, resources, services, tools and kits made especially for busy parents and teachers. Genealogy Your Genealogy is Waiting Genealogy Your ultimate resource for family history in Topeka! Local History Learn about Local History Local History Discover our community’s past Shop & Dine SHOP & DINE Shop & Dine Dine at the Cafe and shop at the Booktique teens mobile featured Teens Hang Out Here Teens Hang out here to view our newest staff picks, featured lists and school help.
Back to Top