Red Carpet Services: A Lifeline to Reading
Read about the benefits of Red Carpet Services, from delivery of library materials to magnifiers. We’re focused on enhancing quality of life for seniors in the community.
Lisa Coble-Krings
A public relations professional, editor and writer, Lisa shares the library story in her blog posts, in the bimonthly Library News, and media interviews. A self-described social media and news nut, Lisa harnesses that passion to raise awareness and understanding of the library's vital role in this community.
Contact Lisa at LCoble-Krings@tscpl.org
Lisa's Posts
All Booked Up: Little Bee and a New Book Club
The younger sect infiltrates the set of All Booked Up to bring you news of a new book club starting Oct. 23. Bean There, Read That discusses books that appeal to young, hip professionals. And there’s even drinking (Gasp!). For the club’s first meeting, read Little Bee by Chris Cleave (check it via the web [...]
Common Questions from Job Seekers
Answered by Terry Miller, Business Librarian Q. I need help writing a resume and making it great. Are there library resources I can use to make my resume stand out? A. We can help you make your resume interesting and attention-grabbing. I recommend tailoring your resume to the job description. Keep in mind your most [...]
October 2012 Teen Events
Find out what there is to do for teens at the library. From gaming to writing to experimenting with food, teens enjoy a variety of programs while hanging out with their friends.
Kids Library Receives $75,000 Boost from Junior League of Topeka
The Junior League of Topeka (JLT) marks its 75th year of community service with a $75,000 gift that will support the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library’s Kids Library. The large gift makes the Junior League the lead donor on the Kids Library project. JLT President Stacie Borjon will present the award to The Library [...]
Podcamp Topeka Oct. 13: A Fun Day for Social Media and Tech Geeks
If you are into social media, marketing, blogging, podcasting or just like to hang out with web geeks, eat and have fun learning, come to Podcamp Topeka Oct. 13. Learn how you could lead a session and find out who our keynote speaker is.
Hear Robert Fraga, author of The Greening of Oz
The author discusses his book, The Greening of Oz. Come learn about sustainable building and a little about this strong community as well. A Q&A session will follow the talk. Greensburg, Kan. was destroyed by an EF5 tornado on May 4, 2007. In the desperate days immediately after the catastrophe, town leaders decided to rebuild [...]
Fire Up that Oven! Seasonal Dishes from Your Library
Your library cooks! That’s right, we have thousands of cookbooks waiting for you to take home and try. Some of our best holiday cookbooks are featured in the blog post. Don’t delay. Get cookin’ on those holiday meal plans now.
From the Library to Your Inbox: It’s Easy to Learn about the Library
Stay informed through the library’s newsletter, Library News Update. Get the lowdown on good books, movies or music. Read about how the library has helped its community members and receive notices of upcoming library events. And we want to hear from you! Leave a comment on this post on what you’d like to read about in the newsletter.
Read with Me: Promoting Lifelong Reading
At the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, we take the phrase “lifelong reader” seriously. And when it comes to spreading our love for books and other media, the library starts ‘em young. Babies in the Read with Me program receive a cute, free t-shirt to celebrate their first library card (must be 0-18months). Parents [...]
Polly’s New Book Features Recipes and Advice on Raising Families
Author Linda Polly will talk about her new book, Midwest Moms: Recipes and Advice from the Heartland, in a three-part presentation at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library on Thursday, September 27, 7:00–8:45 pm in Marvin Auditorium 101C. Polly is a nationally known author and an award-winning photographer who will share how she developed [...]
