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November 20, 2023 · Ginger Park
Start a creative journey
Find an organized approach to artistic adventures, Creativebug's Learning Journeys help you master new skills.
August 23, 2023 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Odd but delicious summer pairings
Adrianne shares recipes for basil ice cream and peach tomato gazpacho.
August 17, 2023 · Katie Escher
Create ornate paper art with quilling
Katie tries quilling & shares resources so you can try this artsy project, which can be simple or complex.
June 22, 2023 · Ginger Park
Donating items to Friends of the Library
Find guidelines for donating gently used books, movies & music to the Friends.
May 16, 2023 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Surfing the web
Find a cocktail, cheesy dip, spring salad & great cookbooks to please your palate.
January 26, 2023 · Adrianne Evans
Invest in your foodie future
Adrianne walks you through making your own vanilla, garlic confit and garlic oil to use in future foodie goodness.
September 14, 2022 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Sweet & savory muffins
Find recipes that capture the deliciousness of summer produce in muffins you can freeze till winter.
August 11, 2022 · Adrienne Sanders
Local cookbooks are a window to the past
Adrienne explores cookbooks from all sorts of Topeka-based churches, clubs and businesses 1908 - 1989.
July 29, 2022 · Kimberly Sain
Discover how you can help the Kansas River
The Kansas Riverkeeper talks about her work & the beauty of the world's longest prairie-based river.
July 21, 2022 · Intern
I didn’t know the library had cake pans!
Don't waste your money on a cake pan you may only use once, check one out from the library.
May 19, 2022 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Kohlrabi
Meet a vitamin-rich alien-looking vegetable and learn how to use it in your cooking.
May 2, 2022 · Debbie Stanton
3 Kids' tips for cheap summer fun
Debbie & her kids have lots of suggestions for inexpensive fun close to home.
March 28, 2022 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Spring means asparagus!
Adrianne raves about the many uses of the happiest spring vegetable, asparagus.
January 24, 2022 · Kimberly Sain
Be part of the Great Backyard Bird Count
It only takes 15 minutes to participate in this important citizen-science activity!
November 29, 2021 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Making better (and easy) butter
Learn how to make compound butters to add rock star flavor to dishes in no time.
September 8, 2021 · Kathy Hagan
Expert tips to help your countdown to retirement
Kathy recommends some books and specific tips that will help you move toward retirement.
September 2, 2021 · Adrianne Evans
Tasty ways to use up summer produce
Find recipes for the farmers market fruits & veggies that might be languishing in your fridge.
May 27, 2021 · Adrianne Evans
How to Make a Charcuterie Board – Salty, Sweet, Bitter & Sour Deliciousness
This tasty, creative, easy-to-make appetizer will impress your friends.
May 20, 2021 · Jennifer Grammer
Anyone Can Cook Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels
Learn to make an extra easy and delicious appetizer or snack.
April 22, 2021 · Sherry Hess
Create memories, learning & fun gardening with kids
Gardening encourages discovery and curiosity, & builds math and science skills.
April 20, 2021 · Jennifer Grammer
How to Make Delicious & Super Easy Veggie Pizza
Select your favorite veggies & make this pizza as an appetizer or a meal.
March 10, 2021 · Donna Casey
Now Is the Time to Gear Up for Fabulous Spring Gardening
Discover what you can do now to help your garden grow.
February 26, 2021 · Adrianne Evans
Find Suggestions to Make the Most of Meatless Mondays
Explore delicious vegetarian recipes and cookbook recommendations.
February 23, 2021 · Jennifer Grammer
How to Make Sweet, Crunchy & Delicious Veggies
Find the secret to making scrumptious vegetables!