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New Locker Locations Make Picking Up Holds More Accessible

May 19, 2025
Picking up holds just got a lot more convenient with new remote lockers at Hy-Vee, Prairie Park Nature Center & Sports Pavilion Lawrence.

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An UnBEARably Silly List

Oops, all bears! Librarian Margo gives a list of some of their favorite silly bear books.

Lawrence Picks: 2025 National Book Award Finalists

The 25 Finalists for the 2025 National Book Awards are announced by the New York Times.

Why We Love Horror

Librarians Margo, Adam, and Christina discuss why they read horror and what the genre means to them.

These Are My People

A collection of found family tales in Young Adult Fiction.

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