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After Hours at the Library Fundraiser • FRI, Mar 7 • 7 PMAfter Hours at the Library Fundraiser • FRI, Mar 7 • 7 PM

Celebrate the Library with Hosts Kelley Hunt and Deja Brooks for a night of color, creativity, and community! Enjoy drinks, live music, local food, and artistic surprises. Support our digital library with Fund-a-Need — don’t miss our Basket Raffle on THU, Feb 27.

Celebrate the Library with Hosts Kelley Hunt and Deja Brooks for a night of color, creativity, and community! Enjoy drinks, live music, local food, and artistic surprises. Support our digital library with Fund-a-Need — don’t miss our Basket Raffle on THU, Feb 27.

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Get to know Kelley Hunt, co-host of ‘After Hours’ fundraiser

Feb 10, 2025
Lawrence pianist, singer, and songwriter Kelley Hunt talks co-hosting the After Hours fundraiser, art, and what the library means to her.

Staff Picks & Curated Lists

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YA Swords and Sorcery

Does what it says on the tin. This is a list of fantasy fiction YA titles, recommended for anyone looking for a bit of magic in their lives.

Lawrence Picks: LibraryReads and Read Alikes for Feb 2025

LibraryReads is the monthly nationwide library staff picks list for adult fiction and non-fiction.

2025 ALA Youth Media Awards

This list features the honorees and winners for this year's best books for children & teens, as chosen by the awards committees of the ALA.

YA Fairy Tale Retellings (Mostly)

We grew up on fairy tales. But they can be outdated. If you’re looking for fresh takes on old fairy tales, check this list out.

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