Librarians make lifelong impressions in people's lives. They help give confidence to students struggling to make the grade. They help unemployed individuals understand their own strengths and connect them to resources to find a job. They help people find a good book to read. The librarians at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library serve the public in numerous ways. Now, the public has an opportunity to give back. Find out how.

Late fees begin Oct. 1, 2009. Three simple ways you can manage your account: Return on time, receive reminders and renew. Sign up at catalog.tscpl.org to receive pre-due date reminders and overdue notices via email. Renew your items online, in person or on a bookmobile or by calling our renewal hotline at 785-580-4424. Get answers to some of your other questions about the implementation of late fees.

Congratulations to DELORES SPAGNUOLO and RENATA ORTIZ, the 2009 Adult Summer Reading GRAND PRIZE Winners who were randomly selected to receive our grand prize in recognition of their reading accomplishments this summer.

 

A person searching for a job. An employee worried about job security. A company laying off workers. They are images all too common these days. Almost as common as the stories library customers share with staff about their struggles in these tough economic times. Learn how the library has adapted to meet the need of this community and who helped make the change happen.

The library is looking to serve you better, but we need your help. 

“To maximize your access to the library, make sure we have your current contact information,” Paul Brennan, circulation manager, said.

If you move without updating your library account, your overdue notices and requested...

The library is pleased to launch a new Online Reservation System for the popular Book Group in a Bag service.

What is Book Group in a Bag?

Is your book group tired of having to track down multiple copies of a book for your next meeting? With Book Group in a Bag, receive 10 copies of one title,...

In these tough economic times, families and businesses are making changes, and the library is no exception. Learn what type of changes are being planned and how three Rs can lessen the impact on you.

Books, music and video are mobile by using Overdrive Digital Collections

The next exhibit at the Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery opens July 3. Wax mixed with pigment creates deep, rich colors and textures on word panels painted by Topeka resident Philip Hersberger. Find out how you can participate in a teach-the-artist experience by clicking into this story.

A recent Today Show story on libraries reinforced the strategies the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library has adopted in responding to the recession. Learn about three resources job seekers can find at the library.