This post is a friendly reminder that all branches of the Monroe County Public Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Marathon branch will be closing early next Wednesday, November 26th, at 6PM, and will remain closed from November 27th-29th. We look forward to seeing you back at the Marathon branch on Monday, December 1st, at 9AM! Be sure to visit our virtual library at keyslibraries.org to explore all the amazing things we have to offer even when our physical building is clos

On Dec 20, 1894, Almeda Matson was discovered murdered in her home at 15th and Monroe. The crime shook the Monroe neighborhood and residents began to claim the victim’s spirit was not at rest. Local history librarian Katie Keckeisen tells us who took the blame and who defied the hauntings in this Terrifying Tale from the Topeka Room. | Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library