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October 14, 2024 · Ginger Park
Explore endless entertainment with Kanopy
Check out an amazing variety of videos free with the library's newest streaming service. Hayley and Ginger have some recommendations to get you started.
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!
May 15, 2024 · Allie Lockwood
Discover variety and joy in chamber music
Explore unique classical music that ranges from calming to energetic and cinematic to intimate.
December 28, 2022 · Sherri Camp
Writing your family's story
You can tell the story of your family's culture, neighborhoods & experiences to add to our collective history.
December 16, 2020 · Meredith Snepp
Stretch That Budget!
Find ideas to stretch your food budget in easy and manageable ways.
September 30, 2020 · Meredith Snepp
Tips for Managing Your Money Even During the Pandemic
Explore ways to tackle your personal budget and feel empowered to take control.
February 3, 2020 · Meredith Snepp
Build A Solid Foundation For Your Small Business
Find strategies to give your small business the best chance for success.
September 23, 2019 · Lissa Staley
Get Ready to Vote
Prepare for the Nov 5, 2019 local election.
July 1, 2019 · Sherri Camp
Uncover the Best Genealogy Tools
Compare family research websites, DNA testing options and genealogy software.
April 1, 2019 · Sherri Camp
Researching Irish Family History
Check out a few of the many Irish genealogy resources available to help you kick-start your research.
January 3, 2019 · Sherri Camp
Digging Deep in FamilySearch
Discover tips and tricks for getting the most out of the genealogy tool FamilySearch Catalog.
December 21, 2018 · LaVoyce Ewing
Give the Gift of Memories
Find resources and tips to capture your family's stories.
December 20, 2018 · Sherri Camp
Tools to Find Your Folks
Discover the many genealogy resources available to help you locate and document your family members.
November 29, 2018 · Deborah Ellerbrook
Reducing Illiteracy
Learn more about the impact of illiteracy on our communities and what's being done to help.
August 3, 2018 · Shelby Schellenger
Keep Curiosity Alive
Get tips for pursuing the things you're interested in and being receptive to the spark of curiosity.
July 31, 2018 · Sherri Camp
Family Histories
We may have a family history in the library about your family.
February 23, 2018 · Sherri Camp
African-American Newspapers Tell Your Story
Learn about your ancestors in African-American newspapers.
January 26, 2018 · Deborah Bryan
Explore Fascinating People
Find oodles of information about famous people from credible sources in one easy-to-search online location.
October 27, 2017 · Deborah Bryan
Information literacy
Get tips to increase your ability recognize when gathering information will help you solve a problem and where to look for reliable information.
September 11, 2014 · Sherri Camp
New African American Newspaper Collection!
Explore African American history, culture and experience from the 16th through 20th centuries. The new database includes 270 U.S. newspapers chronicling a century and a half of the African American experience.