Civic Engagement
Making your voice heard
In addition to providing access to non-partisan and researched based information, we host events and programs to inform and engage citizens with local government and local conversations. Civic enagement includes making your voice heard on issues that are important to you, and learning to listen to and join discussions with others in the community.
Civic Engagement Events
Events
Apr 23 | 01:00PM - 3:00PM
Unraveling the Local News Together
Book Nook at West Ridge Mall
Apr
24
Apr 24 | 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Safe and Healthy Housing for Everyone
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Apr
25
Apr 25 | 03:00PM - 4:00PM
Self-Care Saturday
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Claire's Sunroom
Apr
29
Apr 29 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
Mood of the Media: How it Effects us Personally
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Community Conversations
The library hosts regular events that give you opportunities to talk to others in the community about local happenings including the following:
- Unraveling the Local News Together - Yarn Crafting and Community-focused Discussion
Voting & elections
We post information about upcoming elections on our website, provide voter registration forms at the customer service desk and co-host candidate meet and greet events with nonpartisan partners before primary and general elections. Additionally, on the first Tuesday of most months, the library hosts the League of Women Voters "Tuesday Topics" presenter to discuss various civic engagement topics.
