Welcome to the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Kansas Curiosities and Roadside Attractions
Who says there’s nothing to do in Kansas? Join librarian Susan Marchant in her hunt for the fabulous, the incredible and fantastic places in the Sunflower State.
Always Check Your Closet Before You Go to Bed!
Susan Marchant presents the spirited and spooky side of historic Topeka. Learn about haunted spots and creepy legends of your capital city from a 5th generation Kansan.
Tales from the Christmas Attic
Attics hold generations of family memories, old photographs and things from days gone by. In Tales From the Christmas Attic, Susan Marchant dusts off some family stories with holiday themes—-some funny, some poignant, and some just plain miraculous.
What Happened to Uncle Melvin?
Topeka’s history includes some pretty strange and unusual events and characters. Librarian and Topeka history enthusiast, Susan Marchant will tell you what happened to her Uncle Melvin, how the Civil War almost started on Kansas Avenue, and other little known weird stories of Topeka’s past.
Bio:
Susan is proud to be a Fifth generation Topekan and a graduate of Washburn University. She earned her Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from Emporia State University, even though she crashed their computer lab twice and caused the early retirement of three faculty members during her time there. Susan is the Special Collections Manager for the Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library.
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