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Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through songs, stories and bounces. This is a special time for infants birth to 12 months and their caregivers to gather for learning and fun.
Let's meet up to enjoy stories, songs and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
Grab a cup of coffee or cocoa and follow step-by-step instructions to paint a masterpiece you can keep or give as a gift!
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Kids 24-36 months old and their caregivers will totally love this opportunity to discover all things two. We'll read, sing, move, play and discover so much about your 2 year old's expanding world.
Join us to battle Pokémon in digital form (system varies), defeat the gym leader to make and earn your gym badge, identify Who's That Pokémon to receive your collectable cards, and complete a craft.
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
"The Bad Guys" first book is so hilarious we need more more time to read the second half together. Play a kitten rescue game called Cat-A-Pult and use your imagination to make your own Bad Guy image.
Let's meet up to enjoy stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
Learn to sew sea creatures out of felt! Critters can be donated to our early-childhood play space or taken home!
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. Bring the whole family, all ages are welcome to enjoy a story with TSCPL!
Let's watch and discuss Frieren: Beyond Journey's End! After we will cook turkey ring together
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. Bring the whole family, all ages are welcome to enjoy a story with TSCPL!
Get fun educational materials, tips & safety advice from local & state organizations to help keep your kids safe & healthy. First 100 kids will receive a superhero cape. Be a superhero for safety!
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
Pick up a copy of "Lightning Bug Jamboree" in the Kids Library, Nov 15-21, while supplies last. 1 copy per family. This charming book is written by Stephanie Brinkley & illustrated by Victoria Mikki.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
Pick up a copy of "Lightning Bug Jamboree" in the Kids Library, Nov 15-21, while supplies last. 1 copy per family. This charming book is written by Stephanie Brinkley & illustrated by Victoria Mikki.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through songs, stories and bounces. This is a special time for infants birth to 12 months and their caregivers to gather for learning and fun.
All books in the Chandler Booktique are half price.
Let's meet up to enjoy stories, songs and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
Do you dare to take on a series of challenges using nothing but duct tape to solve your problems?
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
Pick up a copy of "Lightning Bug Jamboree" in the Kids Library, Nov 15-21, while supplies last. 1 copy per family. This charming book is written by Stephanie Brinkley & illustrated by Victoria Mikki.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Kids 24-36 months old and their caregivers will totally love this opportunity to discover all things two. We'll read, sing, move, play and discover so much about your 2 year old's expanding world.
Where geometry meets light! School age kids will unlock the secrets of light play, master dramatic shadow projections, and join forces to build a vibrant, radiant stained-glass citadel.
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
Pick up a copy of "Lightning Bug Jamboree" in the Kids Library, Nov 15-21, while supplies last. 1 copy per family. This charming book is written by Stephanie Brinkley & illustrated by Victoria Mikki.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Enjoy this focused parent and child interaction time with your one year old. We'll share bubbles, stories, songs and play.
Let's meet up to enjoy stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
Gear up for an action-packed travel adventure! Kids will put their sharp eyes, memory, and speed to the test with The X-Ray Scanner, Postcard Puzzles, and the Pack the Suitcase Race.
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
Pick up a copy of "Lightning Bug Jamboree" in the Kids Library, Nov 15-21, while supplies last. 1 copy per family. This charming book is written by Stephanie Brinkley & illustrated by Victoria Mikki.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
Learn about owls and their diets while dissecting an owl pellet. Then create some cute owl crafts that will include sewing skills and paper crafting.
Let's meet up to enjoy stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
Are you the type of player to play it safe and bank points, or will you risk it all and go for the bonus points by flipping over seven in a row? Come play Flip 7 with us and find out!
Step into a winter wonderland at Zoo Lights at the Topeka Zoo! Stroll through dazzling light displays, enjoy festive treats and seasonal activities, and make magical holiday memories with family and friends. Zoo Lights is a festive seasonal event perfect for visitors of all ages. Visit the event page for dates, times, ticket information, and additional details before planning your visit.
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
Pick up a copy of "Lightning Bug Jamboree" in the Kids Library, Nov 15-21, while supplies last. 1 copy per family. This charming book is written by Stephanie Brinkley & illustrated by Victoria Mikki.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. Bring the whole family, all ages are welcome to enjoy a story with TSCPL!
The weather is starting to get colder, so we're going to make some toasty-warm, finger knit scarves! No knitting experience or supplies required!
Ready, set, roll! Kids 10 and under, deck out your bikes, wagons and strollers with lights and join our glowing parade through Zoo Lights. Bring your brightest bling and roll like a herd of shining zebras. Registration is required, so grab your spot before the parade fills up! REGISTER FOR THE GLOW ROLL PARADE HERE
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
Pick up a copy of "Lightning Bug Jamboree" in the Kids Library, Nov 15-21, while supplies last. 1 copy per family. This charming book is written by Stephanie Brinkley & illustrated by Victoria Mikki.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Celebrate Kansas Reads to Preschoolers with a storytime and fun activities that help develop early learning skills. Pick up a copy of "Lightning Bug Jamboree" while supplies last. One copy per family.
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of books through songs, stories and bounces. This is a special time for infants birth to 12 months and their caregivers to gather for learning and fun.
Let's meet up to enjoy stories, songs and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
Join us to play Hues & Cues, the color guessing game!
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Kids 24-36 months old and their caregivers will totally love this opportunity to discover all things two. We'll read, sing, move, play and discover so much about your 2 year old's expanding world.
Join us to battle Pokémon in digital form (system varies), defeat the gym leader to make and earn your gym badge, identify Who's That Pokémon to receive your collectable cards, and complete a craft.
Make a character to play as we explore and adventure! Ages 12-18 welcome, registration required.
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Enjoy this focused parent and child interaction time with your one year old. We'll share bubbles, stories, songs and play.
Let's meet up to enjoy stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared for 3-5 year olds.
Ready to test your travel and geography knowledge? This week, kids race against the clock to complete 80-second global mini-games and geography challenges.
Enjoy a memorable night tucked away from the cold at the Topeka Zoo Lights! Our Igloos provide a cozy, secluded space to enjoy this Winter Wonderland all evening long. Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary or having a night out with friends or coworkers. Elevate your experience with your very own private igloo!
Adventure starts with a map! Explore the world of maps in this fun art exhibit. Along the way get hands-on experiences with navigation, map making, and how maps help us tell travel stories.
This exhibit in the Topeka Room explores the history of the Topeka State Hospital.
Enjoy stories, songs, and activities that encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. Bring the whole family, all ages are welcome to enjoy a story with TSCPL!
Topeka is Kansas' capital, where Brown v. Board of Education began; the school at the centre of the case is a national historic site. The Kansas Children's Discovery Center, the Topeka Zoo and Gage Park's carousel, and the Kansas Museum of History are the family fixtures. Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library is one of the country's most-used.
Holiday events for kids in Topeka, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
33 children’s events are on in Topeka in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library (8 branches, 315 upcoming programmes), plus Topeka Zoo. Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
35 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
Stamps live on your phone. Open your passport to see them all, print the certificate, or save them to your email.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Topeka’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
More in Kansas: Hutchinson, Lawrence, Manhattan, Overland Park.