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LPL Con 2026 | April 10–11LPL Con 2025 | April 11–12

Celebrate all media and fandoms at our 4th Annual LPL Con! Meet regionally and nationally-known cosplayers, attend expert-hosted panels, get your game on by tabletop or console, shop the fandom artist alley, take part in the cosplay runway, and more!
Celebrate all media and fandoms at our 3rd Annual LPL Con! Meet regionally and nationally-known cosplayers, attend expert-hosted panels, get your game on by tabletop or console, shop the fandom artist alley, see a cosplay runway, and more!

Weird Science with Mary Roach | THU, Apr 23 at Liberty HallWeird Science with Mary Roach | THU, Apr 23 at Liberty Hall

This year's 2026 Beach Author is Mary Roach, a New York Times Bestselling author who is well known for her ability to explore scientific topics in a fun and humorous way. Her new book is a "is a wild romp through the human body." Books will be for sale and a book signing will follow Roach's talk.
This year's guest is Mary Roach, a New York Times Bestselling author who is well known for her ability to explore scientific topics in a fun and humorous way. Her new book is a "is a wild romp through the human body." Books will be for sale and a book signing will follow Roach's talk.

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Apply now to the LPL Teen Summer Intern Program

Apr 02, 2026
Lawrence Public Library's Teen Summer Intern program is accepting applications through Sunday, April 19!

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