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Read Across Lawrence 2026 — Let's Read Together!Read Across Lawrence 2026 — Let's Read Together!

Join us as Lawrence comes 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. Kickoff and book giveaway is THU, Jan 29! It's free, but registration is required.
Join us as Lawrence comes 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. Kickoff and book giveaway is THU, Jan 29! It's free, but registration is required.

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.
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Read Across Lawrence: A Common Book for Uncommon Times

Polli discusses our community read, The Anthropocene Reviewed, and how paying the right amount of attention can bring a community closer.

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Read Across Lawrence: A Common Book for Uncommon Times

Polli discusses our community read, The Anthropocene Reviewed, and how paying the right amount of attention can bring a community closer.

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