As we round the final bend of our first year at lplks.org, it's time for this site to grow up a little. But that might impact how you typically navigate to the web pages you use most. Here's what you need to know.
What you’ve been reading: nonfiction
With spring closely looming, we thought it appropriate to take a flowery peek at what you've been reading to keep those neurons firing despite the freeze.
Free-range fundraiser
Attend After Hours at the Library for entertainment and fresh market fare The Lawrence Public Library Foundation will host the sixth annual After Hours at the Library 7PM SAT MARCH 2. The fundraising event celebrates this year’s Read Across Lawrence adult book selection, Sourdough by Robin Sloan. Proceeds support community literacy programs. Tickets and complete…
Best media of 2018
The Look Play Listen team spent thousands of hours watching film, TV, and streaming content in 2018, nodding their heads to new tunes, and mashing buttons till their thumbs were sore on all the newest video games to hit shelves this year. Along with recommendations from fellow library staffers, they have nailed down the best…
New year, new technology
Improvements are coming in 2019 on devices, hardware, and software throughout the library, thanks to funding from MIDCO® and The Library Foundation and with the hard work of the library's team. "The main difference between the new computers and what they are replacing is performance. The new systems will be dramatically faster," says Aaron Brumley…
