Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
LibrariesKansas, United States51-200 Employees
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library serves the Topeka area in Kansas, with a regional population of about 180,000. Operating from a single, prominent building, the library houses on-site spaces such as the Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery, the Millennium Café, and the Chandler Booktique, along with conference-grade meeting rooms. It provides free Wi-Fi and public computers, supports a broad slate of programs and cultural events, and maintains a physical collection exceeding 450,000 items plus a digital collection accessible online at any time. The library has been recognized for creativity and leadership, including being named Library of the Year in 2016 by Library Journal and Gale Cengage. In 2024 it released its 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, outlining its priorities for the coming years. The library positions itself as a modern, community-focused institution within the library sector.