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Local History & Genealogy
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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 historical photographs and the Sherwood Smith blueprints..
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Jan 20 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Building Your Family Tree
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan
22
Jan 22 | 07:00PM - 8:30PM
Life in Kansas During the Dust Bowl
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Learning Center
Jan
25
Jan 25 | 12:00PM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan
26
Jan 26 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan 20 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Building Your Family Tree
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan
22
Jan 22 | 07:00PM - 8:30PM
Life in Kansas During the Dust Bowl
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Learning Center
Jan
25
Jan 25 | 12:00PM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Jan
26
Jan 26 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Kansas Day Scavenger Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Genealogy & Local History Articles
December 29, 2025 ·
Indulge in hygge in the Topeka Room
Topeka Room welcomes you to the fireside to read family histories and create new memories.
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