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.
Masks required.
BLUE LEVEL — Expanded LPL Express
Begins June 1, 2021
MON–THU | 10 AM-8 PM
FRI–SUN | 10 AM-6 PM
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As of August 9, 2021 the City of Lawrence requires face coverings in all City buildings, regardless of vaccination status, in alignment with Douglas County Unified Command partners. The requirement of face coverings applies to City employees and members of the public who visit City buildings.
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
- Library Auditorium
- Meeting Rooms A&B
- S+V Studio Suite A
- S+V Recording Studio
- Teen Zone
- Children’s Reading Cubbies
- 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
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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
