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Mavis keeps her promise Mavis keeps her promise

With no choice but to cancel her talk in Lawrence, Mavis assured fans she'd make it up to them soon. The Gospel Queen keeps her promises.
In 2018, she had no choice but to abruptly cancel her appearance in Lawrence. Mavis assured fans she'd make it up to them soon, and there was never a doubt: The Gospel Queen keeps her promises.
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Yeah, we're fans of window shopping, too. Luckily, the hyperlinks are all free to ogle at the LPL Pinterest page.
Yeah, we're fans of window shopping, too. Luckily, the hyperlinks are all free to ogle at the LPL Pinterest page.
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5 things you can do with a library card 5 things you can do with a library card

Even if you already have your card, use these facts to convince the non-initiated to come into the light.
Even if you already have your card, use these facts to convince the non-initiated to come into the light.
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Storytime Video Storytime Video

Educational, enriching, and entertaining content with age-based ratings from Common Sense Media. Free with your library card.
Educational, enriching, and entertaining content with age-based ratings from Common Sense Media. Use on your smart TV or with downloadable mobile app, free with your library card.
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Universe of Stories Kickoff Party Universe of Stories Kickoff Party

Jun 1st | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrence Public Library
Try your hand at science and flight as we celebrate all things space! Fly drones, make rockets, and meet special surprise guests.
Try your hand at science and flight as we celebrate all things space! Fly drones, make rockets, and meet special surprise guests.
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Dinner and a Movie Dinner and a Movie

Jun 1st | 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Lawrence Public Library
Start your summer on the library lawn with grub, live music, and "Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse" on the big screen.
Start your summer on the library lawn with grub, live music, and "Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse" on the big screen.
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The Book Market The Book Market

May 28th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrence Public Library
Need the perfect book for your warm weather adventures? Grab fresh reads from your Friends every Tuesday!
Need the perfect book for your warm weather adventures? Grab fresh reads from your Friends every Tuesday!
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Exploring Space on the Page Exploring Space on the Page

May 28th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lawrence Public Library
Teens can discover infinite worlds of possibilities by writing science fiction.
Teens can discover infinite worlds of possibilities by writing science fiction.
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Storytime Break Storytime Break

By Ltaylor
Storytimes are on break from May 1- 27. We'll start up again on May 28th. We're busy getting prepped for Summer Reading!
Storytimes are on break from May 1- 27. We'll start up again on May 28th. We're busy getting prepped for Summer Reading!
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Lawrence Picks: Nature Book Club books… Lawrence Picks: Nature Book Club books…

recommended by LPL_ShirleyB
Nature Book Club meets quarterly on the Wednesday at each change of season, at the library. We discuss books connected to the natural…
Nature Book Club meets quarterly on the Wednesday at each change of season, at the library. We discuss books connected to the natural…
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Lawrence Picks: Books For Getting Over… Lawrence Picks: Books For Getting Over…

recommended by LPL_KatieF
First published in 1996 and released on HBO in 2011, Game of Thrones has taken us on a long, wild ride. Now that the end is nigh, here are…
First published in 1996 and released on HBO in 2011, Game of Thrones has taken us on a long, wild ride. Now that the end is nigh, here are…
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040: Life's messy. Welcome to the… 040: Life's messy. Welcome to the Podcast.

By Kate Gramlich
Love Warrior is sorta memoir, sorta self help and all-the-way beautiful. Hang out with Polli and Kate as they talk about body image, breakdowns, grief, "hot loneliness," higher powers, and a bunch of other TOTALLY LIGHTHEARTED topics
Hang out with Polli and Kate as they talk about body image, breakdowns, grief, "hot loneliness," higher powers, and a bunch of other...
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Lawrence Picks: Fiction Featuring the… Lawrence Picks: Fiction Featuring the…

recommended by LPL_LeahN
International Worker's Day is celebrated by many countries on May 1st. Only certain groups in the United States recognize this day…
International Worker's Day is celebrated by many countries on May 1st. Only certain groups in the United States recognize this day…
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Lawrence Picks: Kimberly's Favorite… Lawrence Picks: Kimberly's Favorite…

recommended by LPL_KimberlyL
I read a lot of gay books. Mostly, I read gay romance! Here are a few of my favorites.
I read a lot of gay books. Mostly, I read gay romance! Here are a few of my favorites.
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LPL Research Top Twelve LPL Research Top Twelve

recommended by LPL_IanS
Here at LPL we have access to dozens of great online resources. Here are twelve of our favorites.
Here at LPL we have access to dozens of great online resources. Here are twelve of our favorites.
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Resources A-Z Resources A-Z

From Academic Search Premiere to WorldCat—LPL databases have you covered.
From Academic Search Premiere to WorldCat—LPL databases have you covered.
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Digital Douglas County History Digital Douglas County History

Your spot for Douglas County history, featuring a growing collection of photographs, genealogy resources, and oral histories.
Your spot for Douglas County history, featuring a growing collection of photographs, genealogy resources, and oral histories.
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New York Times New York Times

Access to the New York Times website without article limits.
Access to the New York Times website without article limits.
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Newspaper Source Plus Newspaper Source Plus

Access full articles from over 850 newspapers. This database now includes transcripts of television and radio news.
Access full articles from over 850 newspapers. This database now includes transcripts of television and radio news.
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LPL Blog

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Invented Worlds: An Interview with… Invented Worlds: An Interview with…

By Dan Coleman
In April, my kids and I were lucky enough to see a performance of Ric Averill’s The Runaway Orchestra at the Lawrence Arts Center.  Among…
In April, my kids and I were lucky enough to see a performance of Ric Averill’s The Runaway Orchestra at the Lawrence Arts Center.  Among…
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Game of Thrones: I Still Have Questions Game of Thrones: I Still Have Questions

By Lnewton
Winter came and went with the series finale of Game of Thrones. I tuned in, along with over 19 million others, and felt a pretty full range…
Winter came and went with the series finale of Game of Thrones. I tuned in, along with over 19 million others, and felt a pretty full range…
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21 Published Authors Who Write… 21 Published Authors Who Write…

By Cclogston
You might be surprised by the number of bestselling authors who also read (or even write) fanfiction! In no particular order, here's the...
You might be surprised by the number of bestselling authors who also read (or even write) fanfiction! In no particular order, here's the...
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The Four Doorways The Four Doorways

By Melissa Fisher Isaacs
Recently, intrepid Book Squaders Polli and Kate sprinkled some of their reader’s advisory (that’s librarian-speak for recommending stuff…
Recently, intrepid Book Squaders Polli and Kate sprinkled some of their reader’s advisory (that’s librarian-speak for recommending stuff…
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Paying Attention Paying Attention

By Pkenn
Attention is the beginning of devotion. ~ Mary Oliver I’ve written before about the importance of unplugging (and the difficulties of…
Attention is the beginning of devotion. ~ Mary Oliver I’ve written before about the importance of unplugging (and the difficulties of…
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Look Play Listen

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The Doctor Is In The Doctor Is In

recommended by LPL_LookPlayListen
Becky has the cure for your viewing ailments with these Doc-centric series.
Becky has the cure for your viewing ailments with these Doc-centric series.
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Look Play Listen Picks (May 2019) Look Play Listen Picks (May 2019)

recommended by LPL_KevinC
Recent listens/watches/plays from the May Look Play Listen team meeting
Recent listens/watches/plays from the May Look Play Listen team meeting
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Musicians as Poets Musicians as Poets

recommended by LPL_WilliamO
There's nothing like a well crafted song. These are some of our favorite musicians who are famous for their poetic lyrics.
There's nothing like a well crafted song. These are some of our favorite musicians who are famous for their poetic lyrics.
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Look Play Listen Picks (April 2019) Look Play Listen Picks (April 2019)

recommended by LPL_KevinC
Recent listens/watches/plays from the April Look Play Listen team meeting
Recent listens/watches/plays from the April Look Play Listen team meeting
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Movies Leaving Netflix - April 2019 Movies Leaving Netflix - April 2019

recommended by LPL_LookPlayListen
Here's what's leaving the streaming giant in April, but we'll still have on our shelves.
Here's what's leaving the streaming giant in April, but we'll still have on our shelves.
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Kids + Babies

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Celebrating #MerMay with Stories! Celebrating #MerMay with Stories!

By Mlord
I work as an artist in addition to being a youth assist at LPL, so naturally I follow multiple painters and illustrators on Instagram. I've noticed in the last couple years that #MerMay has become a thing in the online artistic community. According to mermay.com, the month of...
I work as an artist in addition to being a youth assist at LPL, so naturally I follow multiple painters and illustrators on Instagram.…
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Storytime Break Storytime Break

By Ltaylor
Storytimes are on break from May 1- 27. We'll start up again on May 28th, after Memorial Day weekend! We're busy getting prepped and ready for Summer Reading 2019! See everyone at the end of May!
Storytimes are on break from May 1- 27. We'll start up again on May 28th, after Memorial Day weekend! We're busy getting prepped and...
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Lawrence Kid Picks: Summer 2019 Picture… Lawrence Kid Picks: Summer 2019 Picture Books

recommended by LPL_Childrens
Share a Universe of Stories with our summer reading books all about space!
Share a Universe of Stories with our summer reading books all about space!
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Staff Pick: My Friends Make Me Happy! Staff Pick: My Friends Make Me Happy!

Read Lauren's take on a new Easy Reader by Jan Thomas!
Read Lauren's take on a new Easy Reader by Jan Thomas!
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Lawrence Kids Picks: Mermaids Lawrence Kids Picks: Mermaids

recommended by LPL_Childrens
If you think it's better down where it's wetter, then this is the book list for you! From picture books to chapter books, there's sure to be a tail here that will please the mermaid lover in your life!
If you think it's better down where it's wetter, then this is the book list for you! From picture books to chapter books there's sure to...
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Teen Zone

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!! May is Mental Health Awareness Month!!

recommended by LPL_TeenZone
Stories about characters (fiction and non-fiction) dealing with mental health challenges to raise awareness and remind us how important it…
Stories about characters (fiction and non-fiction) dealing with mental health challenges to raise awareness and remind us how important it…
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Star Wars Lock-In for Teens Star Wars Lock-In for Teens

By Esegraves
It's time for our annual after-hours lock-in at the library just for teens! Join us for a Jedi versus Sith melee, crafts, games, and…
It's time for our annual after-hours lock-in at the library just for teens! Join us for a Jedi versus Sith melee, crafts, games, and…
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Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful

by Arwen Dayton
This is a biotech sci-fi at its best! I'm not a fan of short stories, because I feel like they always leave me wanting more. However, the…
recommended by LPL_EricaS
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No More Excuses

by Amber Keyser
You can’t fight what you don’t understand! Amber Keyser’s book was an excellent reminder of that!! While social media has given us a… More
recommended by LPL_RebeccaR
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Breaks

by Emma Vieceli
Have you every been suddenly, confusingly, attracted to someone? Was it an enemy? A friend? In Breaks by Emma Vieceli, British teens Ian…
recommended by LPL_ColtonS
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