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August 28, 2026 · Ginger Park
The Reel World: Trending TV Series
If you're missing out on the TV series your friends have been talking about because you don't want to pay for a subscription, check it out from the library and join the conversations.
August 28, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While You Wait for Mad Mabel
Check out compelling crime novels set in Australia where the truth is ready to be set free.
August 28, 2026 · Brittany Keegan
You Are Here: Maps and the Art of Travel
Normally, adventure starts with a map. In our new exhibit maps are the adventure! Visit "You Are Here" in the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery Sept 4 - Nov 29, 2026.
August 14, 2026 · Liz Frazier
Local History: The Wild, Weird Tale of Kansas' Goat Gland Doctor
We found a perfect sweet spot of local history, true crime intrigue and an invitation to research in the Topeka Room.
August 10, 2026 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Bookstores, Coffee & Romance
This month sees a barrage of new novels with page-turning baristas and latte-sipping book shop owners. Step into these quaint establishments and discover spells, romance and maybe a cat or two.
August 9, 2026 · Arion Beals
Kid Tested Librarian Recommended: Chapter Books & Beyond
If your elementary-age kid is looking for a new chapter book series, we have fun suggestions. If your kid is a bit more of a reluctant reader, we also have the perfect books just for them.
August 9, 2026 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: The Summer of Death
Grab a fan. Put on some shorts. It's about to get HOT in Topeka.
August 7, 2026 · Travis Garwood
Artsy Crafty Library: Embrace Imperfection With Simple Pottery
Relax, have fun and make mistakes while you learn to create pottery.
August 3, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While You Wait for Whistler
Discover character-driven, moving stories that explore complicated family relationships.
July 28, 2026 · Ginger Park
Recent Library Trivia Winners
See the teams who won July's Library Trivia – Evening Edition and Afternoon Edition.
July 23, 2026 · Adrianne Evans, library volunteer
Foodie Finds: Easy Summer Appetizers
Try easy, breezy summer appetizers that won't heat up your kitchen. As a bonus most of them use ingredients from local farmers markets.
July 23, 2026 · Ginger Park
Great Read Alouds: Space Adventures
Take off with amazing picture books about planets, the Moon and traveling in space. Kids' imaginations will soar!
July 20, 2026 · Sherry Hess
Books for Your Parenting Journey
Parenting is tough, but it is the greatest adventure you’ll ever have. Gather the resources and tools you need for a successful journey.
July 14, 2026 · Julie Nelson
Fact or Fiction: Meet Evelyn Nesbit, America's First Supermodel
Step into the world of one of America's first celebrities and discover the real woman behind the beautiful face through a nonfiction and fiction book.
July 9, 2026 · Ginger Park
What YA' Reading: Laughs
Escape with YA novels that include a supernatural cat, a superhero's reluctant love interest, friends who try to be the worst girlfriend or boyfriend, and a violent noodle cult.
July 7, 2026 · Brea Black
Artsy Crafty Library: Natural Dyeing Made Easy
Create unique materials by dyeing fabric & yarn yourself. If you're open to a little experimentation, you can easily create beautiful earth tone dyes with supplies in your kitchen or garden.
July 3, 2026 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Not So Innocent New Novels
Step into thought-provoking new tales that will move you. The characters in 3 of these 5 books are kids dealing with adult issues, situations & discoveries. Characters in the other 2 are adults who lose their innocence.
July 2, 2026 · Ginger Park
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Hilarious
Find fabulous, funny and fascinating stories your kids will love. Elementary-age kids and kids librarians are big fans of books that make them laugh.
June 30, 2026 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While You Wait for Project Hail Mary
Check out suspenseful survival stories that will give you a new perspective on human connection.
June 29, 2026 · Ginger Park
Check Out a Telescope
Adults can check out a table-top telescope to explore the night sky. You'll be amazed what you can see from your own backyard.
June 25, 2026 · Ginger Park
7 Free Fun Events for Grown-Ups in July
Summer fun is for adults too! Mark your calendar for July library events you don't want to miss.
June 25, 2026 · Luanne Webb
Great Read Alouds: It's Time to Move It
Discover fun picture books that will inspire your kids to get moving. A moving child is a learning child.
June 24, 2026 · Abigail Siemers
What YA' Reading: Not What I Planned
Check out what happens in thrilling and magical books where things don't go at all as planned. Sometimes it's dangerous, sometimes scary, sometimes completely hilarious.
June 17, 2026 · Katie Keckeisen
The 1951 Flood: 75 years later
On July 13, 1951, the Kansas River Valley experienced one of the costliest and most devastating floods in the area's history, later called “the flood of the century.”
