Local History
Local History
Explore our books, pamphlets, clippings and other written sources that tell the story of Topeka’s unique history. You will also find photographs, prints, posters, scrapbooks and audio-visual materials that help bring this history to life. The Topeka Room houses the library’s local history collection. Our digital collection includes the Sanborn maps and the Sherwood Smith blueprints.
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December 3, 2025 ·
Uncover local history using newspapers in the Topeka Room
Newspapers can be an amazing source of information if you're researching local history or genealogy. The library’s Topeka Room has many ways to access various newspapers that were published in Shawnee County.
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Events
Events
Jan
5
Jan 5 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Researching Enslaved Ancestors with Kathleen Brandt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Hughes Room 205
Jan
6
Jan 6 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Expanding Your Family Tree with Family Search
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Jan
13
Jan 13 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Adoption Records
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Jan
20
Jan 20 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Building Your Family Tree
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan 5 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Researching Enslaved Ancestors with Kathleen Brandt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Hughes Room 205
Jan
6
Jan 6 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Expanding Your Family Tree with Family Search
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Jan
13
Jan 13 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Adoption Records
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Jan
20
Jan 20 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Building Your Family Tree
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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