The Lawrence Public Library's Teen Summer Intern program is now open. We are looking for three teen interns (incoming high school sophomores to newly graduated seniors) for our 2024 Summer Reading Program. This teen internship program was made possible by a generous gift from Jeff and Mary Weinberg and the Jedel Family Fund. The internship…
The Little Bird That Kept So Many Warm
If you’ve ever taken an English class or if you’re a sad poetry lesbian (this is a very weird venn diagram that is one small circle entirely engulfed by a much larger circle), you’re at least passingly familiar with the works of Emily Dickinson. Dickinson was a reclusive and prolific poet who penned these now-famous…
Panels
Teen Night Panels 7:15 - 8:00 PM YA Author Q&A Auditorium If you‘re a reader, an aspiring writer, or both, this session is for you! Join Margo, the Teen Services Librarian, in conversation with three local Young Adult authors. Britney S. Lewis is the Kansas award-winning author of The Undead Truth of Us, The Dark…
Vendors
From sweet treats to awesome reads, vendors for LPL Con are local businesses that can’t wait to tempt you with their amazing goods. Outside Lawrence Public Library Friends & Foundation Book Sale Kentucky Street Shop a selection of books, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks, priced at $2 and under. All proceeds support the programs and services…
Cosplayers
Cosplay Guests Our Cosplay guests are master crafters, creators, and all-around cosplay royalty! They perform at both regional and national cons. Diana the Great Cosplayer, crafter and sewing specialist from the KC Metro who strives to bring representation, diversity and inclusion in all her creative endeavors Another Castle Creations We're a close-knit group of friends…
Guests
Guests From community organizations to enthusiastic nerds, LPL Con guests are excited to share their love and knowledge with con attendees. Skyler Rehm Skyler Rehm (he/him) is a Data Analyst, cat dad, and LEGO enthusiast from Lawrence, KS. He will be displaying a combination of official LEGO sets and custom builds from his collection to…
One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Hobby
When I was a little kid, the topics I became ridiculously invested in made at least some sense. I had my classic horse-girl phase, my wizarding school phase, my Warrior Cats phase, and on and on and on. My interests were largely inspired by the books I read, the movies I watched, or the beautiful…
The Comfort and Cost of the Macabre
I was on a lovely walk with my partner a few weeks ago. We both had headphones on, listening to our own things when I suddenly took my headphones off. “Hey, babe? Wanna hear something cool about hamsters?” I probably said “hamters” instead of “hamsters” because I am terminally annoying. My partner paused whatever they…
“No Children” and The Children
TikTok is a strange and baffling place. Even though I’m a semi-regular user and create content for the library’s TikTik page (sidenote: go follow us, we’re super fun), I don’t understand how or why certain trends happen the way they do. Several months ago, the song “No Children” inexplicably became a TikTok trend. “No Children…
Read Every Stupid Thing That Makes You Feel Alive
Read every stupid thing that makes you feel alive: Librarians encourage you read whatever brings you enjoyment without shame or fear of judgment.
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