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The library will be closed Sunday May 27 and Monday May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday May 29.

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Principals' challenge Principals' challenge

Read about the video that sparked a district-wide reading challenge
Read about the video that sparked a district-wide reading challenge
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I take requests I take requests

How one of LPL's most devoted bibliophiles delivers joy to hundreds of people (and growing) every week.
How one of LPL's most devoted bibliophiles delivers joy to hundreds of people (and growing) every week.
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Quiz: What Book Club member are you? Quiz: What Book Club member are you?

The non-reader? The wine enthusiast? Or seriously just into books and looking for a relaxed & interesting way to be social?
The non-reader? The wine enthusiast? Or seriously just into books and looking for a relaxed & interesting way to be social?
Take the quiz
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New Board Game Collection Board games for checkout

Get more face time with friends and family at your next slumber party, weekend getaway, or afternoon at the Replay because now you can check out board games from the library.
Get more facetime with friends and family at your next slumber party, weekend getaway, or afternoon at the Replay.
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It's ok to slow down It's ok to slow down

Summer Reading is May 23 - Aug 18.
Summer Reading is May 23 - Aug 18.
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Teen Fines Read-Off Teen Fines Read-Off

We're offering the great Teen Fines Read-Off program throughout the summer! Reading books = getting rid of fines.
We're offering the great Teen Fines Read-Off program throughout the summer! Reading books = getting rid of fines.
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The Pursuit of Endurance The Pursuit of Endurance

Jun 3rd | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lawrence Public Library
Jennifer Pharr Davis has traversed 15,000+ miles of grueling global terrain and lived to write about it.
Jennifer Pharr Davis has traversed 15,000+ miles of grueling global terrain and lived to write about it.
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Readers' Services

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Podcast 024: Do You Even Fantasy, Bro? Podcast 024: Do You Even Fantasy, Bro?

By Kate Gramlich
Magic! Friendship! Gratitude! Tom Petty! We may have thought fantasy wasn't our thing, but it turns out... we were wrong. (First time for...
Magic! Friendship! Gratitude! Tom Petty! We may have thought fantasy wasn't our thing, but it turns out... we were wrong. (First time for...
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Lawrence Picks: Some Helpful Self Help! Lawrence Picks: Some Helpful Self Help!

recommended by LPL_IlkaI
The month of May celebrates Mental Health Awareness and here are some of helpful self help books to, well, help yourself. This list shines…
The month of May celebrates Mental Health Awareness and here are some of helpful self help books to, well, help yourself. This list shines…
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Lawrence Picks: The Books of Basketball Lawrence Picks: The Books of Basketball

recommended by LPL_EliH
The sports world and the book world collide more often than you might think. Spanning a surprising range of genres, here's a roster of…
The sports world and the book world collide more often than you might think. Spanning a surprising range of genres, here's a roster of…
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Ep 023: The Book Club Episode Ep 023: The Book Club Episode

By Kate Gramlich
Reading and discussing books with others deepens your reading experience. If you want to start a book club, or are having issues with an existing club, this episode is all for you. Kate and Polli have reading suggestions, anecdotes, suggestions for drama-free meetings, and…
Reading and discussing books with others deepens your reading experience. If you want to start a book club, or are having issues with an…
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Info Services

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Gardening for Native Bees Gardening for Native Bees

Jun 5th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lawrence Public Library
Ecologist Courtney Masterson will share tips on providing food and habitat for bees, with a focus on native pollinators and their…
Ecologist Courtney Masterson will share tips on providing food and habitat for bees, with a focus on native pollinators and their…
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Lawrence Picks: Kansas Summers Lawrence Picks: Kansas Summers

recommended by LPL_MelissaF
Summer is a perfect time to explore Kansas. With the many riches of its eclectic past and its breathtaking landscape, there is lots to…
Summer is a perfect time to explore Kansas. With the many riches of its eclectic past and its breathtaking landscape, there is lots to…
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Willow Drop-In Willow Drop-In

Jun 7th | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrence Public Library
Domestic violence and human trafficking are public health issues affecting everyone in our community. Trained advocates from Willow will…
Domestic violence and human trafficking are public health issues affecting everyone in our community. Trained advocates from Willow will…
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CHAMPSS Orientation CHAMPSS Orientation

Jun 4th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Lawrence Public Library
Nutrition program for people ages 60+. For more information call Beth Kinnan at 785-235-1367.
Nutrition program for people ages 60+. For more information call Beth Kinnan at 785-235-1367.
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Mindful Crafting Mindful Crafting

Jun 16th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lawrence Public Library
Connect with other crafters to explore crafting/art-making as it relates to mindfulness and health. Join us for hands-on art-making and…
Connect with other crafters to explore crafting/art-making as it relates to mindfulness and health. Join us for hands-on art-making and…
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I say Ooh, You say Aah! I say Ooh, You say Aah!

By Ltaylor
Every year as schools wind down, the library winds up. Summer is just around the corner and the bulk of LPL’s Youth Services department…
Every year as schools wind down, the library winds up. Summer is just around the corner and the bulk of LPL’s Youth Services department…
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Frog and Toad’s Laws of Literary Motion Frog and Toad’s Laws of Literary Motion

By Dan Coleman
In my years selecting children’s books for the library, I have often envied the mathematical certainty of the hard sciences.  After all,…
In my years selecting children’s books for the library, I have often envied the mathematical certainty of the hard sciences.  After all,…
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Gifts from Nature: Creative Inspiration… Gifts from Nature: Creative Inspiration…

By Jmickel
Now is the perfect time of year to spend time outdoors, and if you need an excuse to do so - gathering ideas and art supplies is a great…
Now is the perfect time of year to spend time outdoors, and if you need an excuse to do so - gathering ideas and art supplies is a great…
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J. Drew Lanham: An Interview In… J. Drew Lanham: An Interview In…

By Sbraunlich
I’m not the only one who views J. Drew Lanham as a superhero of advocacy for the natural world—especially for greater participation among…
I’m not the only one who views J. Drew Lanham as a superhero of advocacy for the natural world—especially for greater participation among…
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The Joy of Words The Joy of Words

By Melissa Fisher Isaacs
Odds are you’ve heard that the indigenous peoples of the Arctic North have dozens of words for snow. A contentiously debated subject since…
Odds are you’ve heard that the indigenous peoples of the Arctic North have dozens of words for snow. A contentiously debated subject since…
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Tech + Studio

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Online Printing Online Printing

Send documents to our printers over the internet via a handy form. Print jobs can be released from the lower-level print station.
Send documents to our printers over the internet via a handy form. Print jobs can be released from the lower-level print station.
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1-on-1 Tech Help 1-on-1 Tech Help

LPL offers One-on-One Technology Help on a wide range of topics.
LPL offers One-on-One Technology Help on a wide range of topics.
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Tech Drop In Tech Drop In

By Kim
Bring your gadgets and questions for help from our resident techies. Walk-in format on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bring your gadgets and questions for help from our resident techies. Walk-in format on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Welcome to SOUND + VISION Welcome to SOUND + VISION

All you ever wanted to know about your SOUND + VISION Studio!
All you ever wanted to know about your SOUND + VISION Studio!
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Lynda.com Lynda.com

Learn software from Microsoft, Adobe, Apple, and so much more! Quality video courses taught by industry experts.
Learn software from Microsoft, Adobe, Apple, and so much more! Quality video courses taught by industry experts.
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Kids + Babies

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Summer Reading Program Preview 2018 Summer Reading Program Preview 2018

By Ltaylor
Summer is here! Summer is here! I am so excited to be at LPL for another Summer Reading Program. Of course you can always check out our Summer Reading Catalog and our Summer Reading Events, but there’s SOOO much happening, it’s pretty easy to gaze right over some stunners. So…
Summer is here! Summer is here! I am so excited to be at LPL for another Summer Reading Program. Of course you can always check out our…
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Kidsapalooza: Outdoor Day! Kidsapalooza: Outdoor Day!

Jun 6th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrence Public Library
Bubbles and sidewalk chalk and parachutes, oh my! We're starting Kidsapalooza completely unplugged with outdoor games and activities sure...
Bubbles and sidewalk chalk and parachutes, oh my! We're starting Kidsapalooza completely unplugged with outdoor games and activities sure to inspire fun all summer long!Kidsapalooza is a rip-roaring good time for 5 to 6-year-olds! We meet once a week and do all sorts of…
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Exploratorium: I Survived! Exploratorium: I Survived!

Jun 4th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrence Public Library
We'll kick off Exploratorium by exploring the wild with the Boy and Girl Scouts! We'll learn how to successfully camp, spot a poisonous...
We'll kick off Exploratorium by exploring the wild with the Boy and Girl Scouts! We'll learn how to successfully camp, spot a poisonous plant, tie a knot, do first aid, and more!Each week we'll explore the theme of "Libraries Unplugged" with music, art, LEGOs, games, and more!...
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THURSDAY SUMMER PERFORMERS! THURSDAY SUMMER PERFORMERS!

By Ltaylor
Each Thursday we have 2 shows for the kids and parents of Lawrence put on by all sorts of performers. From the wacky to the goofy to the cute fluffy animals, we're serving up excellent summer entertainment two times a day.  Up Next Mad Science: Sounds of Summer THU | Jun 7 |...
Each Thursday we have 2 shows for the kids and parents of Lawrence put on by all sorts of performers. From the wacky to the goofy to the…
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Small Adventurers for Your Big Summer:… Small Adventurers for Your Big Summer: Mouse Heroes

recommended by LPL_Childrens
Heroes don't have to be big, or strong, or human for that matter. Unplug and unwind this summer with some mouse themed escapades.
Heroes don't have to be big, or strong, or human for that matter. Unplug and unwind this summer with some mouse themed escapades.
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Teen Zone

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LPL Teen Picks: Adult Graphic Novels… LPL Teen Picks: Adult Graphic Novels…

recommended by LPL_CentennialC
For the teens who have read everything we've got in the Teen section and need to branch out into the Adult graphic novel shelves. Here are…
For the teens who have read everything we've got in the Teen section and need to branch out into the Adult graphic novel shelves. Here…
Staff Pick

Renegades

by Marissa Meyer
Super hero/villain fans, this book is for you. The author of the popular Lunar Chronicles series returns in Renegades. In this world,…
recommended by LPL_ColtonS
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I Am Alfonso Jones

by Tony Medina
Alfonso Jones is a high school student at a private art academy in a New York City borough. He plays the trumpet, gets good grades, and is… More
recommended by LPL_EricaS
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Amazing Teen Artists = Awesome Summer… Amazing Teen Artists = Awesome Summer…

By Rreaver
The only thing hotter than the Teen Zone's Summer Reading Events is the fabulous SWAG we've got to go with them!! Congratulations to…
The only thing hotter than the Teen Zone's Summer Reading Events is the fabulous SWAG we've got to go with them!! Congratulations to...
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Speak

by Laurie Halse Anderson
I found the novel “Speak” incredibly powerful as a teen and upon re-reading as an adult, but this graphic novel adaptation takes the story… More
recommended by LPL_CentennialC
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