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On the Shelf: Explore Kansas

Hiking guide to KansasKansas murals : a traveler's guideKansas outdoor treasures : a guide to over 60 natural destinationsPaddling KansasKansas curiosities : quirky characters, roadside oddities & oher offbeat stuff.8 wonders of Kansas! guidebook

Simple Discoveries

Genealogy and Local History

Noco by Justin Marable

Sunday Afternoon with Kansas Author Justin Marable

Have a prairie adventure with Noco, a young prairie dog who travels across Kansas with her Papa.  Topeka artist and author Justin Marable wrote and illustrated this story highlighting scenic views and memorable places from around Kansas.  This talk will be in the Marvin Auditorium, Room B at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library [...]

Books, Movies & Music

New Titles Available in Large Print

New Titles Available in Large Print

They’re here! Check out all the hot new titles that are available in Large Print. There’s a little something for everyone with non-fiction, detective, romance, and inspirational works. You can get on the reserve list today or check out a 14-day express copy if available. Don’t see a particular title? Check with our friendly Red [...]

Health Information

cherrytomatoes

Ten minutes to delicious with healthy recipes

With this handy recipe from Heidi Swanson’s cooking blog, you can avoid the guilt (and pounds) that come with “eater’s remorse,” even as your taste buds tell you that you’re cheating. Best of all, most of these ingredients can come from your home garden.

Books, Movies & Music

The Last Werewolf

The Latest Horror from Glen Duncan

Being the last one standing is no reward. Eric Grainer and his crew have been hunting werewolves and Marlowe is Grainer’s final prize. Actually, Marlowe is tired- of life, emotion, everything. He’s well over a hundred years old