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Mark Your Calendars for Booktoberfest! | Sep 28–Oct 30Mark Your Calendars for Booktoberfest! | Sep 28–Oct 30

Booktoberfest is Lawrence Public Library's biggest event of the year for adult readers brought together by a shared love of reading and bookish events. See you at the kickoff on Sunday, September 28, at Liberty Hall!
Booktoberfest is Lawrence Public Library's biggest event of the year for adult readers brought together by a shared love of reading and bookish events. See you at the kickoff on Sunday, September 28, at Liberty Hall!

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Pick from three new library card designs by local artists

Sep 01, 2025
Just in time for National Library Card Sign Up Month, we have three new library card designs created by local artists.

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Upper Middle Grade Reads: Books In-Between

The books on this list are focused on a 7th-9th grade audience for readers who aren't sure what to read next.

Life on the High Seas

Fact and fiction for landlocked folks seeking oceanic adventure on Libby.

Physical Media is BACK!

Angela is sharing 7 reasons people enjoy listening to music on CDs, vinyl records, cassettes, and other physical media.

Picture Books About Courage

These picture books all approach the topic of courage in their own way. There is enCOURAGEment in each of these stories!

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