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Music Sale Opening Night & Music and Book SaleMusic Sale Opening Night & Music and Book Sale

On FRI, Feb 13, get first crack at the Music Sale deals for just $10* at the door, then shop to your heart's content for books and music on Valentine's Day on SAT, Feb 14, for the best deals in town. 
On FRI, Feb 13, get first crack at the Music Sale deals for just $10* at the door, then shop to your heart's content for books and music on Valentine's Day on SAT, Feb 14, for the best deals in town. 
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Read Across Lawrence 2026 — Let's Read Together!Read Across Lawrence 2026 — Let's Read Together!

Once a year we bring Lawrence 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. Read Across Lawrence runs through FRI, Feb 27.
Once a year we bring Lawrence 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. Read Across Lawrence runs through FRI, Feb 27.
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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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Show your library love with a one-time gift, or by joining our Page Turner program with a gift of $10 per month or more.

Library Community Survey 2026Library Community Survey 2026

You have a voice in reimagining what the Library can be. Take our 10-minute survey and help guide your library now and in the years ahead.
You have a voice in reimagining what the Library can be. Take our 10-minute survey and help guide your library now and in the years ahead.
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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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All You Need is Love, Love is All You Need!

This list of books for kids is all things love! There's romance, secret admirers, and the love we share for our family and friends!
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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!
cjames
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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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Staff List

All You Need is Love, Love is All You Need!

This list of books for kids is all things love! There's romance, secret admirers, and the love we share for our family and friends!
LPL_AmayaH
Staff List

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
Blog Post

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
Staff List

2026 Book Squad Goal: Read a Space Opera

Space operas combine pure escapist fun with surprisingly thoughtful storytelling.
LPL_ReadersServices

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