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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.
February 28, 2025 · Ginger Park
Expert tips to jumpstart spring gardening
Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners' advice on where to begin your spring gardening will help you cultivate a healthy, environmentally-friendly garden.
January 25, 2025 · Lissa Staley
Kansas suffragists honored at State Capitol
Discover the history of the Kansas women who fought for suffrage and explore a new mural in the Kansas Capitol that honors their achievements.
December 5, 2024 · Kaitlyn Kriley
Shawnee County's Best Books of 2024
Peruse the most checked out books, and staff and community members' favorite books from 2024. Find out if your favorites are included and add to your 2025 reading list.
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
Visit 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.
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