Articles
August 1, 2025 · Ginger Park
Parking lot improvements
Parking lot Improvements will include resurfacing, replacing concrete & increasing drainage. While the lot will remain open throughout all phases of construction, areas of the lot & entrances will be temporarily closed.
July 9, 2025 · Ginger Park
Improving library property
We are improving the parking lot, removing invasive trees, adding optimal trees, and adding more plants for bees, butterflies and other pollinators to support our ecosystem.
March 17, 2025 · Ginger Park
Farewell to former library trustee Kerry Onstott Storey
Kerry Onstott Storey passed away Feb, 18, 2025. She served on the library Board of Trustees for 16 years. She led by example, volunteered numerous hours & exhibited outstanding library advocacy, acting as an agent of change.
December 16, 2024 · Ginger Park
Winter Reading Challenge
Read at least 3 books during January 2025 to earn a cozy mug! This challenge is for all ages.
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 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.
August 8, 2024 · Ginger Park
Inviting spaces for you
Explore the new and improved fiction & nonfiction wings with bright and cozy areas to work or unwind.
April 9, 2024 · Marie Pyko
Explore our new strategic plan
Our library is prepared for an exciting future with a new strategy based on a planning process that includes your voice.
July 13, 2023 · Ginger Park
Community of Readers
The library supports our community of readers through book clubs, community partnerships to distribute books, book recommendations and lots of bookish conversations. Here are a couple examples.
July 10, 2023 · Ginger Park
Library notices get a fresh look
New versions of library email notices are HTML, which means they are formatted with images and links.
June 16, 2023 · Ginger Park
Explore state parks
Visit 28 Kansas State Parks.
April 26, 2023 · Lissa Staley
Be a Maker with 3D Printer & Cricut
With your library card & a little training you can use a Cricut, a 3D Printer & Adobe creative software to get artsy crafty.
March 27, 2023 · Ginger Park
2022 in Review
Review the great strides your library made in 2022 with the help of library staff & customers.
January 30, 2023 · Lissa Staley
Library Trivia
Trivia at the library is a fabulous way to spend a few hours with friends testing your knowledge on a wide variety of topics!
September 22, 2022 · Ginger Park
Movies & Music Lounge coming soon
Get a sneak peek at library changes that will give you more space to snack, visit and relax with a book.
August 4, 2022 · Intern
Explore new Level 2 Tech Center
Increase your technology skills with cutting-edge equipment and software.
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.
January 17, 2022 · Ginger Park
Build your home library at Friends Book Sales
Buy quality used books, movies and music to support the public library you love.
January 14, 2022 · Angie Reed
New teen happenings in the Edge
Find out what interesting & entertaining teen events are at the library 3-5pm Mon - Thu.
January 3, 2022 · David Lee King
Now offering WiFi hotspots
Learn about the WiFi hotspots you can check out with your library card for 21 days.
September 23, 2021 · Ginger Park
Meet new library trustees Peg Dunlap & Jim Ramos
Learn about these outstanding community leaders and what they're reading.
September 16, 2021 · Michael Perkins
Marie Pyko selected Chief Executive Officer
Pyko's 28-year library career and range of experience has prepared her to be CEO.
September 9, 2021 · Luanne Webb
Reading to dogs helps kids gain confidence
Learn about special dogs that help calm early readers with their non-judgmental listening skills.
June 4, 2021 · Diana Friend
Farewell To an Avid Reader & Library Trustee
David Monical inspired and embraced creativity to help the library move forward.
