Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Deborah Bryan is a Public Services Librarian at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, a position held since October 2000, where responsibilities include managing the Book Group in a Bag service and overseeing services for adult learners in basic skills such as reading and math. Prior to this role, Deborah served as a Youth Services Assistant at Leavenworth Public Library from 1994 to 2000, focusing on storytimes, program planning, reference work, and shelving. Deborah holds a Master's degree in Library Science from Emporia State University (1999) and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Sterling College (1994).
Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library – sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. This 21st-century, four-star rated landmark library was named the Library Journal/Gale Cengage 2016 Library of the Year for demonstrating creativity, innovation, leadership and outstanding services to its community. We serve a community of nearly 180,000 from one iconic building and features the Alice C. Sabatini Art Gallery, the Millennium Café, the Chandler Booktique, and conference-quality meeting rooms. It is a community gathering place with free WiFi and computers, programs, classes, and cultural events. The shelves hold more than 450,000 books, movies and music, and the digital collection is accessible everyday, anytime. Learn more at tscpl.org.