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Read Across Lawrence 2026 — Let's Read Together!Read Across Lawrence 2026 — Let's Read Together!

Join us as Lawrence comes together to read the same book, and explore its major themes with discussions and interactive programs. This year we're reading "The Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green. Kickoff and book giveaway is THU, Jan 29! It's free, but registration is required.

Join us as Lawrence comes together to read the same book, and explore its major themes with discussions and interactive programs. This year we're reading "The Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green. Kickoff and book giveaway is THU, Jan 29! It's free, but registration is required.

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Library Community Survey 2026Library Community Survey 2026

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'We Welcome the World' & the hosts of the library fundraiser

Feb 06, 2026

Get to know the emcees of the After Hours at the Library annual fundraiser, Deja Brooks and Curtis Marsh.

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2026 After Hours Fundraiser — We Welcome the World!2026 After Hours Fundraiser — We Welcome the World!

Let's party like the world is watching! Welcome the World Cup with us and celebrate the stories, cultures, and connections your library brings to life every day. Enjoy food, cocktails, and fun! Delicious bites from popular local restaurants and cocktails by John Brown's Underground.

Let's party like the world is watching! Welcome the World Cup with us and celebrate the stories, cultures, and connections your library brings to life every day. Enjoy food, cocktails, and fun! Delicious bites from popular local restaurants and cocktails by John Brown's Underground.

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Green Flag Romance Novels for Adults

Recently encountered a subgenre of romance fiction that was new-to-me: Competency P*rn. But for labelling sake, let's keep this part PG...

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The Hor-Romance Book Swap

Christina (horror) and Lauren (romance) are switching genres just in time for Valentine's Day. Read along to find out what they think!

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2026 Book Squad Goal: Read a Space Opera

Space operas combine pure escapist fun with surprisingly thoughtful storytelling.

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2026 ALA Youth Media Awards: Young Adult Books

This list features the honorees and winners for this year's best books for teens, as chosen by the American Library Association.

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Green Flag Romance Novels for Adults

Recently encountered a subgenre of romance fiction that was new-to-me: Competency P*rn. But for labelling sake, let's keep this part PG...

LPL_IlkaI

The Hor-Romance Book Swap

Christina (horror) and Lauren (romance) are switching genres just in time for Valentine's Day. Read along to find out what they think!

cjames

2026 Book Squad Goal: Read a Space Opera

Space operas combine pure escapist fun with surprisingly thoughtful storytelling.

LPL_ReadersServices

2026 ALA Youth Media Awards: Young Adult Books

This list features the honorees and winners for this year's best books for teens, as chosen by the American Library Association.

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