Articles
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.
August 19, 2024 · Abigail Siemers
What YA' Reading: Royals
Check out a few entertaining young adult books about fictional royals and the challenges they face.
August 18, 2024 · Marlana Hodgkinson
Kid Tested Librarian Recommended: Always something new to learn
There's always something new to learn, when you've got a page to turn! Read to discover new ideas, skills, people and places. Perhaps you'll even discover something new about yourself.
August 17, 2024 · Brittany Keegan
Through the Lens
Explore technological & artistic innovations in capturing images. The exhibit showcases a range of historical photographic methods from the earliest days of photography through Polaroid cameras.
August 15, 2024 · Sherry Hess
Kids love learning through messy play
Messy play engages a child’s natural sense of curiosity and teaches them skills like problem solving.
August 15, 2024 · Cadie Maas
Legal thriller, historical fiction & humor author Lisa Scottoline
August 14, 2024 · Jennifer Masters
The dog solved it
Discover cozy and thrilling mysteries with a dog as part of the crime solving team.
August 13, 2024 · Katie Escher
Artsy Crafty Library: Fun projects when it's too hot to craft
Find tips for staying creative when you don't want to do your usual crafting.
August 13, 2024 · Julie Nelson
Fact or Fiction: Vacations gone wrong
Forget car sickness or rainy weather, we've got books about vacations that went awry with a vengeance!
August 12, 2024 · Ginger Park
Recent library trivia winners