Articles - Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

October 21, 2024 · Carrie Cummings Artsy Crafty Library: Sewing with bravery Discover how simple and rewarding it can be to sew you own clothes.

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.

July 26, 2024 · Kate Hughes Artsy Crafty Library: Making marvelous map art Explore how maps pleasing graphics can inspire many lovely art & home decor projects.

June 20, 2024 · Kim Sain Kansas pollinators help our gardens grow & so much more Birds, bees, butterflies, moths and other insects such as beetles and wasps are important pollinators that serve critical roles in maintaining quality ecosystems.

November 20, 2023 · Ginger Park Start a creative journey Find an organized approach to artistic adventures, Creativebug's Learning Journeys help you master new skills.

August 23, 2023 · Adrianne Evans Foodie Finds: Odd but delicious summer pairings Adrianne shares recipes for basil ice cream and peach tomato gazpacho.

August 17, 2023 · Katie Escher Create ornate paper art with quilling Katie tries quilling & shares resources so you can try this artsy project, which can be simple or complex.

June 22, 2023 · Ginger Park Donating items to Friends of the Library Find guidelines for donating gently used books, movies & music to the Friends.

May 16, 2023 · Adrianne Evans Foodie Finds: Surfing the web Find a cocktail, cheesy dip, spring salad & great cookbooks to please your palate.

January 26, 2023 · Adrianne Evans Invest in your foodie future Adrianne walks you through making your own vanilla, garlic confit and garlic oil to use in future foodie goodness.

September 14, 2022 · Adrianne Evans Foodie Finds: Sweet & savory muffins Find recipes that capture the deliciousness of summer produce in muffins you can freeze till winter.

August 11, 2022 · Adrienne Sanders Local cookbooks are a window to the past Adrienne explores cookbooks from all sorts of Topeka-based churches, clubs and businesses 1908 - 1989.

July 29, 2022 · Kimberly Sain Discover how you can help the Kansas River The Kansas Riverkeeper talks about her work & the beauty of the world's longest prairie-based river.

July 21, 2022 · Intern I didn’t know the library had cake pans! Don't waste your money on a cake pan you may only use once, check one out from the library.

May 19, 2022 · Adrianne Evans Foodie Finds: Kohlrabi Meet a vitamin-rich alien-looking vegetable and learn how to use it in your cooking.

May 2, 2022 · Debbie Stanton 3 Kids' tips for cheap summer fun Debbie & her kids have lots of suggestions for inexpensive fun close to home.

March 28, 2022 · Adrianne Evans Foodie Finds: Spring means asparagus! Adrianne raves about the many uses of the happiest spring vegetable, asparagus.

January 24, 2022 · Kimberly Sain Be part of the Great Backyard Bird Count It only takes 15 minutes to participate in this important citizen-science activity!

November 29, 2021 · Adrianne Evans Foodie Finds: Making better (and easy) butter Learn how to make compound butters to add rock star flavor to dishes in no time.

September 8, 2021 · Kathy Hagan Expert tips to help your countdown to retirement Kathy recommends some books and specific tips that will help you move toward retirement.

September 2, 2021 · Adrianne Evans Tasty ways to use up summer produce Find recipes for the farmers market fruits & veggies that might be languishing in your fridge.

May 27, 2021 · Adrianne Evans How to Make a Charcuterie Board – Salty, Sweet, Bitter & Sour Deliciousness This tasty, creative, easy-to-make appetizer will impress your friends.

May 20, 2021 · Jennifer Grammer Anyone Can Cook Mexican Tortilla Pinwheels Learn to make an extra easy and delicious appetizer or snack.

April 22, 2021 · Sherry Hess Create memories, learning & fun gardening with kids Gardening encourages discovery and curiosity, & builds math and science skills.