Parent and Teacher Resources
The library has special collections, resources, services, tools and kits made especially for busy parents and teachers.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Every child should have books in their home. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library makes that easy and free.
Kids Library
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The Kids Library is a 14,050-square-foot interactive wonderland for kids & teens to learn, play and grow. Read more about this exciting space.
Summer Reading & Events runs through July 31! Summer 2026 is full of color with reading prizes for all ages, amazing events and Dinosaur Revolution Maze in the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery. Check out all the details.
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July 2, 2026 ·
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.
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Events
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Jul 12 | 12:00PM - 9:00PM
Dino Family Tree
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Jul 12 | 02:00PM - 3:00PM
Reading with Prairieland Dogs
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Story Zone 121C west
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Jul 12 | 03:00PM - 5:00PM
Kora Player Sean Gaskell
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101ABC
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Jul 12 | 05:00PM - 8:00PM
Teen D&D
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, The Edge
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The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library is a Family Place Library. 
The Family Place Library initiative focuses on the development of children birth to 5 years old by providing interactive games and activity stations, Parent/Child Workshops and storytimes that grow a love of reading.
The designation is part of a three-year Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grant that supports 27 libraries in eight states.
- Baby Bookworms (0-12 months)
- Wonderful 1s (12 - 24 months)
- Totally 2s (24-36 months)
- Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)
"Parents are the child’s first teacher and the first five years of life are critical for developing skills needed throughout life,” said LeAnn Brungardt, Youth Services Supervisor. “Parents are encouraged to wire a healthy brain by talking to, reading to, singing to, playing with and cuddling their child at home and at the library.”
