1+ hour, 18+ min ago  (421+ words) All in-person library services closed for Independence Day Learn More Home "/" Articles "/" 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…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (731+ words) Home "/" Articles "/" While You Wait for Project Hail Mary With the movie adaptation recently being in theaters, Project Hail Mary"has"racked up"quite the"holds list at the library. Author Andy Weir has created a"rich and complex story…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (214+ words) Home "/" Articles "/" Check Out a Telescope This summer we added telescopes to the unique items you can check out at the library. Our telescopes are easy to set up and use to look at the moon and stars (just not…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (421+ words) Home "/" Articles "/" 7 Free Fun Events for Grown-Ups in July Even if you don't get summers off work, you can squeeze in summer fun at your library. Here are the most anticipated free events for grown-ups in July. Sun, July 5 | Story…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (664+ words) Home "/" Articles "/" Great Read Alouds: It's Time to Move It Movement is essential to a child's development."A moving child is a learning child."Their motor skills"impact"their ability to perform everyday tasks and play. Gross or large motor…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (298+ words) Due to the high winds the Learn & Play Bus will not be going out today. Learn More Home "/" Articles "/" The Reel World: Generational trauma The settings and speakers"in these"three compassionate"documentaries"couldn't"be more different " a young boy…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago  (238+ words) Home "/" Articles "/" Expand your listening experience with West African music We have several albums you can check out that feature the kora. These albums include a classic rock vibe, a tropical vacation groove, Bluesy and peaceful. There's a kora sound…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (478+ words) Home "/" Articles "/" Fiction Five: Speculative Reads This month's Fiction Five features stories with doors " some quite literally " that cross the threshold into other worlds. Journey into these speculative tales that unveil new worlds both familiar and uncharted. Open the door…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (272+ words) Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Home / Articles / Lost in the Stacks: Farther You've heard of the Triple Crown, but have you heard of the Calendar Year Triple Crown? That, my friends, is a horse of a different color. In fact…...

1+ mon, 19+ hour ago  (134+ words) Home "/" Articles "/" Keep your garden thriving all summer Many people's favorite part of summer is getting their hands in the dirt to grow flowers and vegetables. There is a lot to think about before your start planting and to keep…...