Services
Pop-up book collection
The Special Collections Department at TSCPL has over 100 pop-up books covering a range of subjects from nature to phobias to architectural wonders.
The collection contains several books by pop-up king Robert Sabuda, reproductions …
Baker Center Dedication
On November 1, 2007, the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library dedicated the Dr. Phillip and Betty Baker Genealogy Center. The dedication honored a gift to The Library Foundation of $100,000 by the Bakers to ensure that the community has …
Just what is Red Carpet Services, anyway?
Red Carpet Services brings the library to our special needs patrons through library materials and customized services. Here is a detailed list of our offerings for your information. As always, please call (785) 580-4545 to speak to a Red Carpet staff …
Local History Links
150 Years of Topeka Mayors
Names, dates, and photographs of Topeka mayors from 1858-present.
Biographical Dictionary of Kansas Artists
Includes artists active before 1945. Compiled by Susan Craig, Art & Architecture Librarian …
City Directories
The Topeka Room has an extensive collection of Topeka city directories dating from 1870 to the present. These directories can be helpful in establishing the year a house was built, as well as the names and occupations of previous residents. …
