Go beyond boundaries

Community Impact The library makes a difference in the lives of everyone whether that’s online, at a bookmobile stop, or visiting us at the main library. Here are some examples of the library's mission in action. Mission: Sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. Who We Are Library staff are readers, learners, educators, movie watchers, music fans and musicians, artists and art appreciators, and most importantly community members. We value excellence, curiosity, literacy, freedom, teamwork and accountability. All staff members strive to help you find the information, entertainment, resources, tools and space you need in a clean and welcoming community hub. Administration Learn more about the organization, our leadership, and the work we do.

Community Impact

The library makes a difference in the lives of everyone whether that’s online, at a bookmobile stop, or visiting us at the main library. Here are some examples of the library's mission in action. Mission: Sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning.

Beyond Boundaries The human mind. It can absorb and grow and connect us to the world in ways we can barely imagine.

Civic engagement The library hosts events that encourage discussion among residents & involvement in local government

Community of readers We support readers through book clubs, community partnerships and lots of book recommendations.

Early literacy We work to have every child in our community ready for kindergarten and to create lifelong readers.

One-on-one tech support To help people use technology better we offer one-on-one technology appointments every week.

Who We Are

Library staff are readers, learners, educators, movie watchers, music fans and musicians, artists and art appreciators, and most importantly community members. We value excellence, curiosity, literacy, freedom, teamwork and accountability. All staff members strive to help you find the information, entertainment, resources, tools and space you need in a clean and welcoming community hub.

Administration

Learn more about the organization, our leadership, and the work we do.

Board of Trustees Board Meeting Dates Board of Trustees Meeting Agendas & Packets Budget & Audit Reports How to be a Library Trustee Policies Building Floor Map Business Annual Reports News Room Request for Proposals

Community Organizations Leadership Facilities Master Plan Mission, Values, Needs & Interests Strategic Plan 2024-2029 Library Accolades

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The Library Foundation The Library Foundation is making it possible for anyone to invest in the health and vitality of our world-class library. Donations help support the exemplary collections, ground-breaking programs and services as well as the innovative spaces. Learn More

Join Our Team Come be a part of an organization that is committed to doing what matters most to our community, connecting our citizens with the information they want and need to live their best life. Learn More

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Library History The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library has been serving the community for more than 150 years. Learn about key moments in our long history. Learn More

We Work Together We look to groups and organizations in the community to help increase our impact through strategic relationships. Learn More