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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!
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.
September 6, 2024 · Lissa Staley
Help improve food access in central Topeka
Learn how 3 minutes of your time will help bring affordable food to central Topeka neighborhoods facing food insecurity.
July 23, 2024 · Marketing Intern
A Citizenship Journey
Our summer intern talks about her citizenship journey and library resources for others seeking citizenship.
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.
March 29, 2024 · Jayna McFarland
Talking Books helps people with visual or physical impairment
Talking Books Kansas ensures everyone in the state can access reading materials regardless of visual or physical impairment or reading disability.
March 13, 2024 · Lissa Staley
Racial Justice Challenge
The YWCA of Northeast Kansas offers a month-long learning opportunity with daily suggestions for articles, podcasts and videos.
January 23, 2024 · Miranda Ericsson
Celebrate Black History Month
We shine a spotlight on experiences & accomplishments of Black Americans with memorable events & powerful reads.
September 20, 2023 · Ginger Park
Lowrider Car Show 2023 winners
Check out the unique rides that won our 2023 Lowrider Car Show.
July 28, 2023 · Lissa Staley
Finding nonpartisan government information
Ballots & Brews, League of Women Voters & a reference librarian provide resources & tips to find unbiased info.
July 13, 2023 · Ginger Park
Civic Engagement
The library hosts events & programs that encourage discussion among residents and involvement in local government.
June 19, 2023 · Sherri Camp
Celebrating Juneteenth in Topeka
Now that Juneteenth is a national holiday, many people are becoming aware of the significance of Juneteenth celebrations.
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.
June 8, 2023 · Lissa Staley
Try a Conversation Kit & start talking
Sometimes we can all use a little help talking with people we don't know well or talking about difficult subjects.
June 6, 2023 · Sherry Hess
Learn & Play Bus builds school readiness
Explore our mobile and fun early childhood learning space that helps build school readiness skills.
April 18, 2023 · Ginger Park
Work at the library
Your favorite place to spend free time could become your favorite place to work.
March 27, 2023 · Ginger Park
2022 in Review
Review the great strides your library made in 2022 with the help of library staff & customers.
March 21, 2023 · Lissa Staley
Community navigators are ready to help
United Way trained volunteers at the library connect people to community resources & services they need.
January 31, 2023 · Intern
Tax help
You can pick up free tax forms at the library & schedule an appointment with VITA for personal tax help.
January 13, 2023 · Lissa Staley
LWV hosts presentation: Racism is a Public Health Crisis
Advocate Danielle Twemlow discussed public health inequities & suggestions for taking action.
January 12, 2023 · Sherri Camp
African American Read-in
National African American Read-In encourages communities to read African American authors. Learn about local event.
January 3, 2023 · Guest Blogger
Seeing yourself & other perspectives in reading
A school librarian shares her passion for connecting with educators & librarians to discuss the power of YA literature.
November 21, 2022 · Lissa Staley
Beyond Brown: Mexican struggles for equality
Learn about about Mexican struggles for equality in Topeka before and after Brown v. Board of Education.
October 14, 2022 · Ginger Park
Legislative Candidate Forum
Watch a recording of the Oct 4, 2022, Shawnee County Legislative Candidate Forum hosted by the League of Women Voters & partners.
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