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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 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 with a free pass
Visit the library to pick up a free pass for a single day vehicle entry into any of the 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.
November 25, 2020 · Ginger Park
Library CEO Gina Millsap Retires
After 45 years working in libraries including 15 years at TSCPL, Millsap is retiring.
June 26, 2020 · Diana Friend
The Library Foundation Announces New Executive Director
The Library Foundation Board of Trustees announces that executive director Nancy Lindberg is retiring and Erin Aldridge has been hired as her successor.
April 23, 2020 · David Lee King
Look Better in Virtual Meetings
Find tips to help you look and sound better during all your online meetings.