Articles - Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

April 18, 2024 · Debbie Reiff Great Read Alouds: Earth-friendly picture books Explore beautiful picture books that introduce Earth and all its wonders, planting seeds of appreciation for our planet.

March 22, 2024 · Kyler Carptenter Great Read Alouds: Spring has sprung Discover all things spring with some wonderful picture books. Delightful illustrations, engaging stories and facts about spring all await your curiosity

March 8, 2024 · Sherry Hess Tips to get your child school ready Find tips and resources for school readiness. Area preschools are enrolling now for the fall and kindergarten round-up is just around the corner.

February 27, 2024 · jmcfarland@tscpl.org I didn’t know the library has BingePass Hoopla's BingePass gives you access to a collection of books, movies or videos with only one checkout.

February 21, 2024 · Sherry Hess Great Read Alouds: Artsy picture books Picture book illustrations enhance the text of the book, which helps a child better understand the meaning of the words. Explore Sherry's picks with art that is engaging, captivating and truly brings joy.

February 7, 2024 · Sherry Hess Top tips for cooking with kids Your kitchen is an ideal place for fun and delicious learning and creativity.

February 2, 2024 · Angie Reed Financial literacy for teens Find resources to help teens learn about managing money and planning for the future.

January 18, 2024 · Debbie Updegraff Great Read Alouds: Can't sit still Kids are curious, active creatures. Getting them to sit and listen to a book can be tough. If you find yourself in this situation, try reading an interactive book.

January 12, 2024 · Sherry Hess Block play builds foundation for STEM Learn about the value of block play and opportunities to explore blocks with Parents as Teachers during BLOCK Fest.

January 4, 2024 · Lissa Staley Money for college or technical school Consider the many paths you can take beyond high school education and the many options to pay for advanced education.

January 4, 2024 · Marlana Hodgkinson Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: Discover a new hobby Find books to inspire & coach as you develop your interests. If it's something you enjoy, it will be fulfilling & rewarding!

December 18, 2023 · Linda Gerwick Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: Winter wonderland Get cozy with a fantastic wintry middle grade book or two. Linda has adventurous recommendations.

December 15, 2023 · Luanne Webb Great Read Alouds: Families in all shapes & sizes Find kids books about a wide variety of families highlighting the differences and the similarities.

December 7, 2023 · Sherry Hess Creating a culture of kindness Find tips for teaching kids kindness, which is vital to the development of a child’s social-emotional skills.

November 21, 2023 · Debbie Reiff Great Read Alouds: Dinovember Roam through some of Debbie's favorite kids dinosaur books with facts and fiction.

November 1, 2023 · Arion Beals Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: New chapter books for emerging readers Arion recommends fun chapter books that will keep beginning readers engaged.

October 24, 2023 · Kathy Ellison Great Read Alouds: Big emotions A great way to help preschoolers learn about feelings is to discuss how characters in books may feel.

October 24, 2023 · Rachael Schmidtlein Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: Spooky Rachael recommends scary middle grade reads for brave kids.

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October 10, 2023 · Sherry Hess Savor the moment with your toddler Sherry encourages parents to set aside the worries & frustrations to focus on the joy.

September 25, 2023 · Kyler Carpenter Great Read Alouds: Picks for early readers Kyler recommends books that help children become independent readers and promote confidence and a love of reading.

September 18, 2023 · Linda Gerwick Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: Fire & ice Linda recommends heart-pounding adventures of kids escaping wildfires & frosty fantasies full of icy beasties.

August 31, 2023 · Sherry Hess Picture books are for all of us Sherry highlights the benefits to all ages of the visual & concise storytelling in amazing & creative picture books.

August 15, 2023 · Sherry Hess Great Read Alouds: Good food Dig into Sherry's top picks of picture books about food and family from many cultures.

August 4, 2023 · Marlana Hodgkinson Kid Tested, Librarian Approved: Dog days of summer Marlana recommends cool middle grade books, which may or may not include a dog, guaranteed to help you beat the heat.