Events
Ages 5-11
Looking for an unconventional book club? Put on your adventure shoes and get ready to head out on an epic story quest! We'll read (or listen to) books together — sometimes with a theme! All reading levels welcome!
For our June meet…
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Ages 8-11
Do you love getting into the world of a book? Would you like to chat with other book lovers and be part of a book club? Join us for the summer to compare the book to the movie *and* have popcorn! To find out about getting a copy…
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Stop by our table during free lunch to learn more about the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with interactive activities aimed to teach the importance of a sustainable future. Be involved in the process of…
Ages 8-11We’ll celebrate being “All Together Now” with building challenges, LEGOs, games, and more!
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Each week we’ll explore the summer theme of “All Together Now” with live animals, art, science experiments, games, and…
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Grades 4th-8thCalling all LGBTQ+ kids and allies! We’re building community, hanging out, and supporting each other with a monthly hangout. This club is for kids and teens from 4th to 8th grade.Free, but register online or at 785-843-3833
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Ages 5-7Amazing dancer, choreographer, and teacher Maya Tillman-Rayton from the Arts Center & KU Dance will join us for an hour of hip-hop dancing fun. She’ll teach us the moves and we’ll all dance together.
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Ages 4-12
Bring your kids to a giant land of cardboard boxes, tires, tubes, crates, spools, rope, fabric, wood, and duct tape! They will be free to explore, create, and play in a playground of their own making with no adults allowed.…
Ages 5+Squawk, hiss, roar, and squeak right along with the Kansas City Zoo! Join us as we explore the many different ways that animals communicate in the wild by using their voices, bodies, and actions.
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Ages 5-7Are you ready to learn about keystone species? Eleanor Gardner from the KU Natural History Museum will teach us about prairie dogs, prairie chickens, and bison -- and how these animals work together to keep the prairie…
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Ages 5–11
Practice reading and build reading confidence with a warm, furry friend from Loving Paws Animal Therapy. Bring your own book or choose one at the library.
No registration necessary. You will be assigned a 15-minute time slot…
Ages 5–18
Everything is awesome at Lego Club! Bring your imagination to build with our Legos and display your creations at the library until the next session.Free, but register online or at 785-843-3833
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Stop by our table during free lunch to learn more about the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with interactive activities aimed to teach the importance of a sustainable future. Be involved in the process of…
Ages 8-11
Science is astounding and great things happen when we all work together! This Mad Science show is all about Chemistry and how chemicals can work together.
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Ages 5-7We are collaborating and creating amazing art together with our friends at the Spencer Museum of Art! Get ready to get messy and make beautiful masterpieces.
We’re all together now for summer fun! Celebrating friendships, unity,…
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Ages 4-12
Bring your kids to a giant land of cardboard boxes, tires, tubes, crates, spools, rope, fabric, wood, and duct tape! They will be free to explore, create, and play in a playground of their own making with no adults allowed.…
Ages 5-18Whether you’ve never played before and you want to learn the basics or you’re practicing for an upcoming tournament, everyone is welcome. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A limited supply of…
Ages 5–11
Practice reading and build reading confidence with a warm, furry friend from Loving Paws Animal Therapy. Bring your own book or choose one at the library.
No registration necessary. You will be assigned a 15-minute time slot…
Ages 8-11Prime Martial Arts is coming to teach some basic martial arts techniques and self-defense in this awesome workshop!
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Each week we’ll explore the summer theme of “All Together Now” with live animals, art, science…
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Ages 5-7We are putting on a party just for you! No special guests this week but plenty of LEGOS, friends, and fun.
We’re all together now for summer fun! Celebrating friendships, unity, and kindness, we’ll be creating magic with great…
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Ages 8-11Do you want to help make life in Lawrence better? Join Kids’ Action Club to meet local leaders, meet new friends, and carry out some amazing service projects both big and small. Join KAC and let's see what cool things we can do!
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