Skip Navigation
 
Tools & Services
About Hours & Locations Translate My Account Get a Card
Search Menu
 
Tools & Services
About Services Work at the Library Hours & Locations Translate My Account Get a Card
 
Support the Library Foundation Donate Friends of the Library Volunteer
bird background bird background mobile  
 
dinosaurSummer Reading & EventsFamily fun, stories, art, music, games & the Summer Reading Challenge.Explore Summer Fun
Bernie the Royal Blue TangWashed AshoreStop by Movies & Music to see this ocean debris sculpture. Learn Moreget a library card purpleGet a Library CardAccess digital & physical books, movies, music and so much more!Get a Cardguy with booksTwists, True Tales & Love StoriesGet recommendations of compelling reads you might have missed.Subscribegenealogy featuredGenealogyYour ultimate resource for family history in Topeka!Begin Here

Latest Articles

toy dinosaurs with books May 27, 2026 · Deanna Niles Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Dino-mite reads Explore books that will elevate your early readers as they dig deep into time-traveling tree houses, mysterious fossil discoveries and hilarious classroom escapades. Read More
May 26, 2026 · Andrew Ross What YA' Reading: Road Trip! Check out these YA novels featuring road trips that are by turns funny, heavy and romantic. The journey for the characters is always transformative making their end destination entirely new. dog riding in car
dandy May 22, 2026 · Rain Schultz-Pruner Great Read Alouds: Let's play outside! quesitons May 21, 2026 · Ginger Park Recent library trivia winners While You Wait for Our Perfect Storm May 20, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley While you wait for Our Perfect Storm metallic headphones May 19, 2026 · Stephen Ferrell 3 new alternative albums from eccentric artists Sherri Camp May 18, 2026 · Liz Frazier Celebrating a Legacy: Geneaologist Sherri Camp Retiring Lost in the Stacks May 15, 2026 · Julie Nelson Lost in the Stacks: North of Ordinary
All Articles
 

Events

The Library offers a wide range of programs and events for people of all ages.

All Events
May28May 28 | 9:00AM - 9:00PMMeet Bernie the Royal Blue TangTopeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Movies and Music 120May28Event Geri-Fit at the Mall ImageMay 28 | 11:00AM - 11:30AMGeri-Fit at the MallWest Ridge Mall, Mall Lower Level - Near NW EntranceMay28Event Community Resource Navigation ImageMay 28 | 1:30PM - 4:30PMCommunity Resource NavigationTopeka and Shawnee County Public Library , CoLab A, 2nd floorMay28Event Save Your Family Memories Drop In ImageMay 28 | 2:00PM - 3:00PMSave Your Family Memories Drop InTopeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
 
Local History & Genealogy Mobile Featured Local History & Genealogy Local History & Genealogy Explore the history of your community, trace your family roots, and access historic newspapers and archival collections. Splash Reader Discover Excellent Reads Readers Discover & discuss great books! Kids Library Mobile 2025 Explore the Kids Library Kids Library Entertainment, resources and recommendations for kids and their families. Gallery Your Connection to the Arts Gallery Committed to inspiring curiosity, developing visual literacy and building our community. parents mobile 750x1040 Parent & Teacher Resources Parents & Teachers The library has special collections, resources, services, tools and kits made especially for busy parents and teachers. Shop & Dine SHOP & DINE Shop & Dine Dine at the Cafe and shop at the Booktique teens mobile featured Teens Hang Out Here Teens Hang out here to view our newest staff picks, featured lists and school help.
Back to Top