Get all set for reading heroics this summer with a book series for kids, tweens and teens.

Have you ever wondered how a tree frog survives this cold weather? Find out with animal expert, Jackie Hurst. Frogsicle, anyone?

The guys of the Topeka field office of Guys Read, the Mustache Killers, challenged themselves. “Can we recruit more guys for Guys Read?” they said. “Yes, we can!” And so they did.

Tweens stopped by Youth Services for National Tell a Joke Day. Here’s a compilation of the best boffs, quickest quips, wackiest wisecracks and giggliest gags.

Hate to read? In this new blog series we give you titles to avoid at all costs. You’re life depends on not reading these!

Can I touch it? Is it poisonous? Will it bite? Thirsty for info on snakes? Read about milk snakes. You’ll be glad you did, Jack.

Have you ever wished you were indestructible and had built-in protection? You want to be a pangolin!

The first of a new tween feature, patron-extraordinaire and Guys Read conspirator, Skylar, gives us his review of the tween scary novel, Juniper Berry.

The real men of the Mustache Killers, the library’s Guys Read field office, recommend their favorites.

We found a great resource guide to help you help children cope with the tragedy.

We’re starting a boys’ club to get more of our young gents excited about reading. Our Guys Read field office charters this Saturday!

Here are some great reads for kids and teens compiled by the Youth Services staff here at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.