Library Reopening Plan
Due to COVID, the library has been gradually reopening services in a safe way in alignment with Lawrence Douglas County Health Department guidelines. This page hosts our phases chronologically, beginning with our current service level at the top.
BLUE LEVEL — Expanded LPL Express
Begins June 1, 2021
MON–THU | 10 AM-8 PM
FRI–SUN | 10 AM-6 PM
Masks required on visitors ages 2+
As of 12/16/21 the City of Lawrence requires masks in all City buildings on visitors ages 2+ regardless of vaccination status. The library offers free masks at the door if you need one.
At-a-glance
- All services from Green Level continue with the exception of free printing
- Browse without a time limit
- Seating is available, but limited
- Elevator is open
- Lower Level restrooms are open
- Osma Room is open
- Kids' Study Nooks are open
- MIDCO Computer Lab relocated to Lower Level
- Reserve a Study Room
- Reserve Meeting Room C
- Reserve S+V Studio Suites B&C
- Shop the LPLFF Book Store by appointment
Temporarily closed
- S+V Studio Suite A
- S+V Recording Studio
- Children's Computers
Open on Main Level
Open on Lower Level
Previous Levels
GREEN LEVEL — LPL Express: Expanded building access, hours, services
Began June 29, 2020 | Masks required; 50-visitor limit during business hours
Read our Director's letter, opens a new window to the community
Click map to enlarge and download
Note: In the map below, areas in green are open for use, while those in gray are closed.

YELLOW LEVEL — Limited building access, hours, and services
Began June 1, 2020; Open daily from 12-6 PM

Phase 2 — Opening the Main Lobby, Accounts Desk, and self-check machines
RED LEVEL — Building closed to the public with outdoor walk-up services
Began May 18, 2020
PHASE 1.5 — Placing holds resumes
Began May 26, 2020

Phase 1 — Walk-up services only