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Clubs converge at LPL Clubs spanning centuries set to converge at LPL

Ladies' Literary League, the Round Table + more historic Lawrence civics clubs bucked conventions in their heyday and today search for fresh faces.

Historic Lawrence civics clubs bucked conventions in their heyday and today search for fresh faces.

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Elections + Voting Info Elections + Voting Info

Tuesday November 6 is the general state election. Here's what to know before you go.

Library information experts offer this comprehensive guide to local elections, where you can find registration status, early voting info, polling places, ballot samples, and tools for researching candidates. VOTE in the general election Tuesday November 6.

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Future Perfect Project Future Perfect

From the creator of the Trevor Project comes a life-changing program especially for local LGBTQ teens. They will meet two performers —…

From the creator of the Trevor Project comes a life-changing program especially for local LGBTQ teens. They will meet two performers — one an Oscar winner, the other a viral singing sensation. Together, they'll spend a day creating something perfect.

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Akata Witch isn't the "Nigerian Harry… Akata Witch isn't the "Nigerian Harry Potter." Here's why.

By Ballen

Library director Brad looks beyond the typical British/European fantasy canon and falls in love with Nnedi Okorafor's writing.

I am so excited about Nnedi Okorafor's visit to Lawrence this November! I'm a bit behind the times discovering the amazingness that is Ms.…

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Fall Book Sale Fall Book Sale

Oct 26th | 10:00am - 6:00pm

Lawrence Public Library

Get your shelves ready for winter hibernation without busting your budget—all books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks are priced $2 and under.

Event

Estate Planning 101 Estate Planning 101

Oct 25th | 10:00am - 11:30am

Lawrence Public Library

Learn how to avoid perils and pitfalls in this estate planning session with local attorney Web Golden, hosted by LPL Foundation.

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An Evening with Nnedi Okorafor An Evening with Nnedi Okorafor

Nov 8th

Liberty Hall

"There’s more imagination on a page of Nnedi Okorafor’s work than in whole volumes of ordinary fantasy epics," says Ursula K. Le Guin.

Readers' Services

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032: Crying or Peeing Your Pants 032: Crying or Peeing Your Pants

By Kate Gramlich

What do the genres Romance and Horror have in common? They bring the feels. Learn more about Horror as a genre, and get LOTS of…

Staff List

Lawrence Picks: Humans Connecting with… Lawrence Picks: Humans Connecting with…

recommended by LPL_ShirleyB

Enjoy lyrically written and character-centered realistic stories of people rooted with a strong sense of place and environmental concerns.

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Lawrence Picks: Books to Read by… Lawrence Picks: Books to Read by…

recommended by LPL_PolliK

When you're ready to burn it all down, we've got you covered.

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031: The One in Which We (Ostensibly)… 031: The One in Which We (Ostensibly)…

By Kate Gramlich

October 8th is Indigenous Peoples Day in Lawrence (and in several other cities across the country). To celebrate the occasion -- and…

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Lawrence Picks: The Many Hats of the… Lawrence Picks: The Many Hats of the…

recommended by LPL_LeahN

Stephen King is one of my favorite authors and without a doubt one of the most prolific wordsmiths of my generation. Cranking out 58…

Info Services

Staff Pick

The World-ending Fire

by Wendell Berry

How does one pick the best essays of a writer as prolific and profound as Wendell Berry? First, read them all(!) -"hundreds of essays… More

recommended by LPL_JakeV

Online Resource

Ancestry Library Edition Ancestry Library Edition

Large online genealogy and historical database. Accessible only at library computers.

Event

Willow Drop-In Willow Drop-In

Oct 25th | 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…

Event

Skillbuilders: Handling the Holidays Skillbuilders: Handling the Holidays

Oct 25th | 10:00am - 11:30am

Brandon Woods Smith Center

Skillbuilders is for anyone who has lost a loved one, is adjusting to illness, or other lifestyle changes. Weekly sessions cover everything…

LPL Blog

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An Eloquent And Provocative New Barbara… An Eloquent And Provocative New Barbara…

By Sbraunlich

Unsheltered is more than the title of Barbara Kingsolver's new book; it is the thoughtful overarching metaphor which connects the…

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It's Always Almost the Holidays It's Always Almost the Holidays

By Rjabara

Lots of people grumble about how the holidays seem to encroach ever earlier into the preceding season. We hardly have time to stow our…

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Little Orphan Angie Little Orphan Angie

By Athompson

Like any good child of the eighties, my first foray into relating to a fellow orphan happened with that precocious, red-haired girl pining…

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Ignite & Nurture Your Creativity! Ignite & Nurture Your Creativity!

By Jmickel

Almost everyone has a creative spirit—whether they believe it or not. Likewise, almost everyone goes through times of feeling disconnected…

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Not All Heroes Wear Vintage Cashmere… Not All Heroes Wear Vintage Cashmere…

By Smathews

Well, it's happened—I've turned into one of those people who talks fondly of their formative years through the rose-colored tint of...

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Staff Pick

Golden Hour

by Kacey Musgraves

There is enough genre-specific familiarity on this record to call it "pop country", but honestly doing so would be doing it a disservice.… More

recommended by LPL_JoelB

Staff List

What's your favorite scary movie? What's your favorite scary movie?

recommended by LPL_LookPlayListen

Here are the movies LPL staff can't get enough of during this fright-filled season!

Staff Pick

Hocus Pocus

This is my absolute favorite movie to watch around Halloween! The hilarity, adventure and fun is perfect for the whole family. Bette…

recommended by LPL_WilliamO

Staff Pick

Red, Yellow & Blue

by Born Ruffians (Musical group)

A lot of great albums came out in 2007-2008, many better and more memorable than this one. To me, though, Red, Yellow, & Blue is the the… More

recommended by LPL_EliH

Staff List

Movies Leaving Netflix - October 2018 Movies Leaving Netflix - October 2018

recommended by LPL_LookPlayListen

Here's what's leaving Netflix this month, but will still be available to you at LPL!

Kids + Babies

Staff List

100 Books for Babies (0-23 months)! 100 Books for Babies (0-23 months)!

recommended by LPL_Childrens

Begin to explore the world of books with these colorful titles! You'll find lots of rhythm and rhyme, which babies love (and we hope you do too)! Some of these titles have fun bonuses, like flaps that lift and textures to feel. Board books on this list can't be put on hold,…

Begin to explore the world of books with these colorful titles! You'll find lots of rhythm and rhyme, which babies love (and we hope you...

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Dog and Cat Picture Books Lawrence Kids Picks: Dog and Cat Picture Books

recommended by LPL_Childrens

Selection of picture books featuring furry friends!

Event

Kid Advisory Board Kid Advisory Board

Oct 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lawrence Public Library

Help make the library great for kids by joining the ALL-NEW Kids Advisory Board. We're tackling the ultimate goal of planning a library...

Help make the library great for kids by joining the ALL-NEW Kids Advisory Board. We're tackling the ultimate goal of planning a library program! Create the program of your dreams with other LPL kids. Snacks and fun are included!