Local History
Local History
Explore our books, pamphlets, clippings and other written sources that tell the story of Topeka’s unique history. You will also find photographs, prints, posters, scrapbooks and audio-visual materials that help bring this history to life. The Topeka Room houses the library’s local history collection. Our digital collection includes historical photographs and the Sherwood Smith blueprints.
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January 22, 2026 ·
Discover an easier way to access local history materials
The library is home to a robust collection of items relating to Topeka and Shawnee County history including archives, photographs, ephemera and three-dimensional objects.
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Events
Events
Jan
25
Jan 25 | 12:00PM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan
26
Jan 26 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan
27
Jan 27 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan
28
Jan 28 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan 25 | 12:00PM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan
26
Jan 26 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan
27
Jan 27 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan
28
Jan 28 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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