Articles
November 26, 2024 · Hayley Swisher
Artsy Crafty Library: Watercolor Galaxy
Join Hayley on her first watercolor journey as she paints a mesmerizing forest galaxy. Let her creativity inspire you to embark on your own artistic adventure.
November 26, 2024 · Debbie Reiff
Great Read Alouds: Everyday Thankfulness
Discover picture books that will help instill an attitude of gratitude in your child.
November 25, 2024 · Brittany Keegan
Immersed: A Walk Inside the Art
Discover the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery's newest exhibit that makes art larger than life and puts it in motion.
November 21, 2024 · Julie Nelson
The Reel World: We are family
There are no typical families. Even happy families are unique. Julie highlights 3 documentaries that explore family dynamics in very different ways.
Meet three families facing the challenges and joys of kinship.
November 12, 2024 · Sherry Hess
Winning strategies for your picky eater
Caring for a young child often feels like a never-ending food adventure. This journey can become frustrating & confusing if your child refuses to eat or only wants cheese. We've got tips to help.
November 8, 2024 · Rachael Schmidtlein
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Brothers & Sisters
Check out amazing middle grade books about awesome siblings.
November 6, 2024 · Chris Blocker
Fiction 5: Outstanding New Novels in November
Discover the fiction treasures hitting the shelves this month that are truly worth their weight in gold! Historical fiction, heartwarming tales and magical adventures will captivate your imagination.
November 5, 2024 · Katie Keckeisen
Freud and Friendliness: Menninger at 100
In 2025 the world-renowned Menninger Clinic will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The work of the clinic made Topeka the hub for psychiatric treatment, research and training for more than 70 years.
November 4, 2024 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: The Barn
Learn the true history of the murder of Emmett Till in a Mississippi barn.
October 30, 2024 · Sherri Camp
Finding your identity with genealogy research
October 25, 2024 · Laura Anderson
Art Recreations: Screen Printing
Explore examples of screen printing in the gallery's collection and learn the process to create your own screen printing work.
October 23, 2024 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While you wait for Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions
Uncover gripping stories about wrongfully convicted individuals who were finally exonerated.
October 22, 2024 · Katie Keckeisen
True Crime: The Monroe Axe Murder Mystery
On Dec 20, 1894, Almeda Matson was discovered murdered in her home at 15th and Monroe. The crime shook the Monroe neighborhood and residents began to claim the victim’s spirit was not at rest.
October 21, 2024 · Perry Hartmann
The Reel World: Be afraid, be very afraid
Explore the scariest international horror films.
October 21, 2024 · Carrie Cummings
Artsy Crafty Library: Sewing with bravery
Discover how simple and rewarding it can be to sew you own clothes.
October 16, 2024 · Rachael Schmidtlein
What YA' Reading: Great Gatsby Aesthetic
Explore the best YA adaptations and stories that capture the 1920s essence of Art Deco, flappers and luxury.
October 15, 2024 · Rain Schultz-Pruner
Great Read Alouds: Friendly monsters & ghosts
Unearth monsters, ghosts, pumpkins, witches, ghouls and lots of fun with excellent Halloween booooooooooks!
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.
October 7, 2024 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Expeditions of discovery
Check out new novels that are a blend of science fiction and fantasy, historical and modern, heart-warming and thought-provoking. They explore the journey within and without.
October 3, 2024 · Sherry Hess
The power of outdoor play: Boosting mental & physical health
Outdoor play is essential for a child's healthy development, especially in the early years. It offers unique experiences and learning opportunities, sparking creativity, critical thinking and endless fun.
October 3, 2024 · Travis Garwood
Artsy Crafty Library: Discovering Cyanotype
Find a step-by-step guide to create beautiful blue prints with cyanotype printing process.
October 2, 2024 · Arion Beals
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Dragons
Embark on a magical journey with fantastical dragon books that will keep young readers enthralled.
October 1, 2024 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: Did I Ever Tell You?
Grab a tissue and get ready for a heartbreaking gift of love in this new memoir. It's a coming-of-age story and a mother's story.
September 30, 2024 · Ginger Park
Recent library trivia winners
See the teams who won September's Library Trivia – Evening Edition and Afternoon Edition.
