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.

Community & Lifestyle

Education

Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Marie Pyko

Diana Sowers

Robert Banks

Jesse Maddox

Kimberly Torrey

Diana Friend

Karen Watson

The Leadership Team at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library is responsible for strategic planning, oversight of daily operations, financial stewardship, and human resource management. Comprising the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer, this team ensures the library fulfills its mission to spark curiosity and connect the community through innovative literacy and learning initiatives.

Leadership Team

Librarians and Public Services

Library and Information Services

Human Resources and Training

Leadership Team

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Other teams at Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library

Librarians and Public Services

Library and Information Services

Human Resources and Training