Shari Schawo

Hi My name is Shari Schawo I am the Genealogy Librarian and resident eBook expert. I am currently reading the eBook The Litigators by John Grisham on my Nook and listening to music from the Glee Cast on my mp3 player. All of which I downloaded for FREE from our library. Make a reference appointment with me for help with Genealogy or to learn how to use our digital downloading services.

Contact Shari at sschawo@tscpl.org

Genealogy and Local History

Visit Us and Use Ancestry.com for Free!

Visit us at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library and use our Ancestry subscription database for free!

Genealogy and Local History

Mount Auburn Cemetery files now available online

We have recently added a new Genealogy resource to our Web page. Take a look at the Mount Auburn Cemetery Files.

Genealogy and Local History

New Census Data Available Soon

Many of us are anxious to get a look at the 1940 Census.  The release date is set April 2, 2012.  You can get a preview at NARA’s website now.  They have copies of the blank 1940 forms, information about what’s different, and instructional videos.  You can access previous census records now and will be [...]

Genealogy and Local History

Join us at the 2011 Ancestor Fair

Join us Saturday October 8th from 10am to 3pm at the Kansas State Historical Society 6425 SW 6th Ave for meet Christia Cowan from Ancestry.com and learn about genealogical research and resources.

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Cook This Not That Kitchen Survival Guide

Cook This Not That Kitchen Survival Guide I’ve always enjoyed the Eat This Not That series of books by David Zinczenko & Matt Goulding. They are small, attractive, and easy to use food comparison books.  One of the newest offerings is Cook This, Not That Kitchen Survival Guide. I was immediately surprised by the Who [...]