Articles
October 3, 2024 · Sherry Hess
The power of outdoor play: Boosting mental & physical health
Outdoor play is essential for a child's healthy development, especially in the early years. It offers unique experiences and learning opportunities, sparking creativity, critical thinking and endless fun.
October 3, 2024 · Travis Garwood
Artsy Crafty Library: Discovering Cyanotype
Find a step-by-step guide to create beautiful blue prints with cyanotype printing process.
October 2, 2024 · Arion Beals
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Dragons
Embark on a magical journey with fantastical dragon books that will keep young readers enthralled.
October 1, 2024 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: Did I Ever Tell You?
Grab a tissue and get ready for a heartbreaking gift of love in this new memoir. It's a coming-of-age story and a mother's story.
September 30, 2024 · Ginger Park
Recent library trivia winners
See the teams who won September's Library Trivia – Evening Edition and Afternoon Edition.
September 27, 2024 · Ginger Park
While you wait for The God of the Woods
While you wait for your hold on The God of the Woods explore other compelling stories of class, crime and family dynamics.
September 25, 2024 · Nessa Johnson
The Reel World: Tornadoes
Uncover an excellent documentary that highlights the man behind the tornado scale and other fascinating documentaries about destructive weather.
September 24, 2024 · Marketing Intern
New tools improve your digital work & play
You can now convert VHS tapes, cassette tapes and vinyl to digital media using library equipment. Soon you can check out Wacom digital design tablets & gaming headsets.
September 23, 2024 · Ginger Park
Fall Reading Challenge
Read three books in October and win a wicked cool collectible pint glass! This reading challenge is for all ages.
September 20, 2024 · Stephen Ferrell
Four Flavors of Alt-Rock
There's something energizing about the simplicity of just drum, bass, guitar and vocals. Explore four new fast, punchy alternative rock albums.
September 19, 2024 · Ginger Park
Kids Library redesign
Construction will start soon to renovate the Kids Library. Learn where to find kids materials and events while work is in progress.
September 19, 2024 · Kyler Carptenter
Great Read Alouds: Silly picture books
Kyler highlights books that will make you giggle.
September 18, 2024 · Andrew Ross
What YA' Reading: Intrusive Worlds
Discover stories of overlapping or colliding worlds that are strange, frightening and very entertaining.
September 17, 2024 · Katie Keckeisen
Researching the history of your neighborhood
Uncover the great resources the Topeka Room has to help you learn more about the history of where you live!
September 11, 2024 · Brittany Keegan
Call for 3D art entries in Topeka Competition 34
Submit your art in a competition that celebrates artists working in 3-dimensional media. This is a unique opportunity to showcase the newest, most innovative work in contemporary arts and crafts.
September 6, 2024 · Ginger Park
Transform your garden this fall
Shawnee Co Master Gardeners have unearthed tips to help you nurture your garden and prepare it for the seasons ahead.
September 6, 2024 · Sherry Hess
Block play builds foundation for STEM
Learn about the value of block play and opportunities to explore blocks with Parents as Teachers during BLOCK Fest.
September 6, 2024 · Lissa Staley
Help improve food access in central Topeka
Learn how 3 minutes of your time will help bring affordable food to central Topeka neighborhoods facing food insecurity.
September 5, 2024 · Adrianne Evans
Foodie Finds: Farmers market salads
Explore the delicious variations of the protein-rich Salad Nicoise using fresh market veggies and eggs.
September 5, 2024 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Scary good reads
Discover just released horror novels that will make your spine tingle even more than pumpkin spice.
September 3, 2024 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: Wanted: Toddler's Personal Assistant
Experience the outrageous demands and lavish lifestyle as a nanny to the uber rich.
August 28, 2024 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While you wait for The Wedding People
Check out entertaining stories surrounding big wedding days that don’t quite go to plan.
August 27, 2024 · Julie Nelson
The Reel World: One hot summer
Feel the heat with these scorching documentaries about rising temperatures and climate change.
August 21, 2024 · Allie Lockwood
Summer nights soundtrack
Explore three American indie folk and rock albums to add to your rotation.