Educator Resources
Special collection of materials just for teachers.
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Student Resources
We have great resources for kids in elementary, middle, and high school.
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Parent Resources
The library has resources to help parents raise their kids.
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Parents & Teachers
Parent & Teacher
Your library is your best resource for raising a reader.
Parenthood can be filled with uncertainties. How do you know you’re raising a happy, healthy and fulfilled human being? The answer isn’t always so clear. One thing is certain: Encouraging your child to read is always the right thing to do at all stages of their development. The library has the tools to help you raise a reader.
The library can help make your teaching life easier.
The library has special collections, resources, services, tools and kits made especially for busy teachers. We’re your partner in helping to get kids excited about reading and learning.
Teachables
A Scholastic online resource with over 30,000 ready-to-use printable learning resources in every subject for learners PreK through grade 6.
ABC Mouse (ages 2-8) ABC Mouse is a kid-friendly, research-validated digital program. The curriculum is standards-based. It has 10 academic levels based on skill or progress (not age).
parents and teachers
December 16, 2025 ·
Great Read Alouds: Welcoming a New Year
Check out wonderful picture books about time and seasons to read with your young ones. The end and beginning of a year is an opportunity to teach kids about time and how we measure it.
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Upcoming Events
Events
Jan 5 | 09:00AM - 9:00PM
Up from the Roots: Growing Our Connections with Nature
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
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Jan 5 | 09:00AM - 11:00AM
Computer and Gadget Help
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Digital Arts Studio (2nd Floor)
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Jan 5 | 01:00PM - 2:00PM
New to Medicare
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
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Jan 5 | 02:00PM - 3:00PM
Caregiver Support Group Meeting
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Anton Room 202





