The Bookmobile will not be at any stops this week for scheduled maintenance. We will resume a normal schedule Tuesday, May 28.

Threading Body & Space at the Sabatini Gallery Gives Everyday Objects New Meaning

Posted by on March 31, 2012

Threading Body and Space by Carol Ann Carter

Threading Body & Space, an exhibit by Carol Ann Carter, offers a mix of painting, drawing, papier mâché, sewing, digital imaging and non-traditional quilting for your exploration and reflection at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery inside the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Opening reception will be 5:30pm April 6 during Topeka’s First Friday ArtWalk. [...]

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Green Fair @ your library April 21

Posted by on March 29, 2012

Come to our Green Fair April 21

Coming soon, it’s the 5th annual Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Green Fair being held Saturday, April 21, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. right here at the library. We’ll have booths manned by more than 25 different organizations all geared to helping you help the earth.

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Read the Book, See the Show: Miss Nelson is Missing

Posted by on March 23, 2012

Come to the library April 4 for a Miss Nelson is Missing book event

Miss Nelson is Missing! Join in the fun of finding her at 7pm on April 4 in the library’s Marvin Auditorium. Parents and children are welcome. The book is a favorite of kindergarten through third grade students and has been voted one of the most memorable books of the century. The Topeka Civic Theatre & [...]

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Tech Week Offers Teens Ways to Geek Out at their Library

Posted by on February 29, 2012

Celebrating Teen Tech Week at the library March 4-10

Techno-awesome teens maneuver the Internet with ease, text at ridiculously fast speeds and multi-task so well it blows the generations before them out of the water. But because technology is so commonplace in their world, they probably haven’t ever stopped to think about it. Teen Tech Week, March 4-10, gives teens the chance to come [...]

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March 2012 Teen Events Schedule

Posted by on February 28, 2012

March events at the library for teens

Here’s what’s happening in The Edge. March is full of creative, fun things to do with your friends. Make sure to take some time to attend one of these library programs. Perhaps you’ll even meet new friends.

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Annual Report for 2011

Posted by on February 9, 2012

Watch the library's annual report for 2011

The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is making a difference in the community. Here’s our report for 2011. It takes you through the year in review (in video!) at the library and highlights ways that your library is making a difference.

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