Lawrence Public Library

Summer Reading 2018

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Principals' challenge Principals' 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.

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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?

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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.

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Birding While Black Birding While Black

May 24th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Liberty Hall

Author Dr. J. Drew Lanham alights in Lawrence to tell how being an "oddity" in his scientific community fuels a deeply-held mission.

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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.

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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.

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...

Staff List

Lawrence Picks: Some Helpful Self Help! Lawrence Picks: Some Helpful Self Help!

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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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

LPL Blog

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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LPL Field Report: World Voices Festival… LPL Field Report: World Voices Festival…

By Ehoelscher

The mission of our library presses forward only with some careful study and reflection along the way. To keep making the right decisions…

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.

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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.

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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.

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Welcome to SOUND + VISION Welcome to SOUND + VISION

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

Online Resource

Lynda.com Lynda.com

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

Kids + Babies

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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.

Event

Tween Club: Recycled Crafts Tween Club: Recycled Crafts

Jun 1st | 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Lawrence Public Library

A club just for tweens in grades 3-5, or ages 8-11! Meet up and hang out, play games, and craft with your friends.

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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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Say it in Español (Ages 5-7) Say it in Español

Jun 5th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lawrence Public Library

Expand your world and have fun learning a bit of Spanish this summer! Two 4-week sessions will be held for different age groups.…

Ages 5-7Expand your world and have fun learning a bit of Spanish this summer! Two 4-week sessions will be held for different age groups. Registration is required; space is limited.