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October 20, 2025 · Ginger Park
The Clothesline Project
View a display that tells a story about domestic violence in Shawnee Co. Each shirt is decorated by a survivor, by someone who cares about them, or YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment staff member.
October 20, 2025 · Kate Hughes
Artsy Crafty Library: Challenge yourself to a drawing a day
Come to the page with a sense of play and put the pen or pencil to paper every day for 30 days. Truly look at real people, animals and items while sketching and experience growing joy and skill.
October 15, 2025 · Ginger Park
Library certified sensory inclusive
The library is certified Sensory Inclusive through KultureCity. This program promotes an accommodating and positive experience for all guests with sensory issues who visit the library.
October 14, 2025 · Sherry Hess
Early Learning Tip: Intense interest in one topic
Between the ages of 2 and 6 years, many children develop an intense interest in a topic or even a popular character. Find tips for nurturing their passion to become an expert.
October 14, 2025 · Abigail Siemers
What YA' Reading: You can do hard things
Everyone has moments when things are difficult and you wonder if things will work out. Check out these engaging fiction reads where the main character learns they can do hard things.
October 13, 2025 · Julie Nelson
Reel World: Seeking Justice
Step into the courtroom with three dynamic women fighting for justice for their clients. The cases are controversial, but these lawyers are ready for a fight.
October 8, 2025 · Katie Keckeisen
Local History: Topeka body snatching scandal
In December 1895 Topeka was rocked by scandal when 3 bodies were stolen from their graves and taken to the dissection room at the Kansas Medical College.
October 8, 2025 · Perry Hartmann
Are music CDs still relevant?
Get the inside scoop on CDs at the library including how we select the tunes we have.
October 7, 2025 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Explorations of science fiction
Speculative premises and epic world-building abound in tales with elements of science fiction. If you’re looking for thrills and exploration, look no further than these new fiction releases.
October 6, 2025 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: Monopoly X
Discover how a popular board game helped the allies during World War II.
October 3, 2025 · Juliana Hill
Discovering Native American Roots
Whether you seek to confirm family legends, enroll as a member of one of the 574 Native American tribes in the U.S., or connect with your family’s history and culture, the library has many valuable research tools to help.
October 2, 2025 · Emily Bays
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Friendly Ghosts
Check out great books that are perfect for giving a kid's spine a chilly touch without keeping them awake into the night.
October 1, 2025 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While you wait for The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
Warm up to cozy novels with fall-tastic elements that will help you relax and escape.
September 30, 2025 · Ginger Park
Recent library trivia winners
See the teams who won September's Library Trivia – Evening Edition and Afternoon Edition.
September 24, 2025 · Alex Henault
Artsy Crafty Library: Cool cross stitching
Try this boredom busting craft with funky, funny, snarky or classic patterns.
September 24, 2025 · Kaitlyn Kriley
Journey Through the Genres: Disappear into romantasy
We'll help you understand romantasy and recommend superb reads to get you started in this popular new genre.
September 22, 2025 · Ginger Park
Fall Reading Challenge
Read three books in October and win a wicked cool collectible pint glass! This reading challenge is for all ages.
September 18, 2025 · Stephen Ferrell
3 New Indie albums by women who rock
Check out three albums Stephen has been spinning a lot lately that are either fronted or entirely composed and sung by women. You'll want to tune into these distinctive works.
September 18, 2025 · Andrew Ross
What YA' Reading: Escape with heart racing horror
Halloween is just around the corner! Get in the spirit with recommended YA horror tales.
September 17, 2025 · Brea Black
Lowrider Culture Fest 2025 Winners
Check out the cars and bikes that won!
September 15, 2025 · Debbie Updegraff
Great Read Alouds: Exploring Rocks
Dig into some of our favorite picture books for rock collectors!
September 12, 2025 · Nessa Johnson
Reel World: The voice of natural history
Nature documentaries are a wonderful way to explore our world, animals, natural wonders and science. Having the voice of natural history, Sir David Attenborough, narrate makes them outstanding.
September 9, 2025 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Coming Home
Check out five new novels that explore the hospitality and the challenges of having a place to call home.
September 8, 2025 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: Daughters of the Bamboo Grove
Zanhua's twins were loved, wanted and illegal. Could she save them from Chinese authorities? This new nonfiction book uncovers their story.
