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Kids Library Receives $75,000 Boost from Junior League of Topeka

Posted by on October 8, 2012

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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 [...]

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A Tribute to the R.E.A.D. Dogs Program

Posted by on April 18, 2012

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A delightful bronze bench – featuring a little girl and a dog so cute they beckon kids to sit and enjoy a good book with them – was unveiled at Wednesday, April 18 in the Kids Library. Eight famous (at least around the library) Reading Education Assistance Dogs, including Waverly, the Labrador-mix who was the model [...]

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Mother/Son Time at the Library Nurtures Reading Skills

Posted by on January 19, 2012

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Reading is the basis for everything. Whether it’s success in school or in day-to-day stuff like grocery shopping or ordering at a restaurant. School isn’t that far off for ShaMecha Simms’ 4-year-old boy, Tatum. They frequently use the library to work on his reading skills, and she credits the library with many of Tatum’s reading [...]

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Transforming the Walls in the Kids Library

Posted by on May 9, 2011

Take a Look at the Mural Work in our Kids Library

A popular community hangout for families has a new look. Come into the library and see for  yourself the recent improvements to our Kids Library. A book, a movie or one of our children’s programs is a great excuse to visit your library. We are painting the walls – and look for 3D attractions like [...]

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