Events
LPL Book BINGO
In ProgressAll AgesIs playing BINGO on your 2025 BINGO card? If so, do we have the game for you! Discover new books, and new ways to use the library through our very own LPL Book BINGO challenge. Come on down to the Children's desk and pick up cards…
2025 Book Battle
In ProgressWelcome to Lawrence Public Library's 2025 Book Battle! An annual celebration of the books our community of voracious fiction readers loved above all others. Click here to fill out your prediction bracket! Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd,…
Can't make it into the library? We'll bring the library to you! Our bookmobile is stocked with books and media for you to check out. Don't have a library card? No problem. Bring your ID with you and we'll get you signed up so you can borrow…
Toddlers with their familiesMorris the Monkey and Lauren invite toddlers on a joyous book-filled adventure. Early literacy tips, laughter, and fun songs make a wiggle-friendly storytime perfect for littles and their families! 📚🐵✨View our…
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THURS | March 20 | 12PM-4PM | Auditorium
Give the gift of life! There is a nation-wide shortage of blood so your donation makes all the difference. The Community Blood Center must collect almost 600 units of blood daily to meet the needs of…
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Join us for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new book, The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973.
The Movement is a…
THUR | Mar 6, 13, 20, 27 | 1-5:30 PM | Study Room 4
Are you a high school senior, returning student, or adult learner seeking support to achieve your post-secondary education goals? Join Melody Lawrence, an academic advisor with KU TRIO’s…
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Taking a break from school is hungry work! Explore all the pastabilities with the Teen Zone (pasta not included.) Join us to taste and rate different types of chocolate. Then, put your own culinary skills to the test in our second ever Chip…
Ages 3+ with their familiesEnjoy engaging stories, delightful songs, playful rhymes, and hands-on activities with Hannah and Crafty the Cat.View our Storytimes Online archive here: bit.ly/LPLstorytimearchive
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A book club for readers who love chills, thrills, and bloody spills! Come join this fun group as we take deep dives into the macabre. Every third Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:00 pm we’ll dive into fun themes ranging from horror to…
Read and discuss a new title each month.
Please contact Polli to reserve a book and get details: pkenn@lplks.org
2025 Reading List
January 16: This is Happiness by Niall Willams
February 20: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
March 20:…
All AgesIs playing BINGO on your 2025 BINGO card? If so, do we have the game for you! Discover new books, and new ways to use the library through our very own LPL Book BINGO challenge. Come on down to the Children's desk and pick up cards…
Welcome to Lawrence Public Library's 2025 Book Battle! An annual celebration of the books our community of voracious fiction readers loved above all others. Click here to fill out your prediction bracket! Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd,…
Ages 3+ with their familiesEnjoy engaging stories, delightful songs, playful rhymes, and hands-on activities with Hannah and Crafty the Cat.View our Storytimes Online archive here: bit.ly/LPLstorytimearchive
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Ages 5-11Beep boop beep! Don't miss out on this newly released movie based on the beloved children’s novel! Come in your PJs to see the book come to life! Snacks included.
Every Tue | Feb 11-Apr 27 | 3-7PM | Study Room 4
Every Fri | Feb 11-April 27 | 1-5PM | Study Room 4
Every Sat | Feb 11-April 27 | 11AM-3PM | Study Room 4
Every Sun | Feb 11-April 27 | 10AM-2PM | Study Room 4
Trained volunteers from KU’s…
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Join us at the Repetition Coffee roasting facility in East Lawrence (512 E. 9th St.) for a private coffee tasting from owner Amy Pope. Learn about where they source their coffee, how it is prepared, and enjoy samples of their many…
Grades 6–12
TWICE MONTHLY | 1st & 3rd Fri | 4–5:30 PMNO SESSIONS IN MAY
Readers’ Theater
Free, but register online or at 785-843-3833
Hail and well met! Transform yourself into a magical character and join in the epic adventure for 5th…
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All AgesIs playing BINGO on your 2025 BINGO card? If so, do we have the game for you! Discover new books, and new ways to use the library through our very own LPL Book BINGO challenge. Come on down to the Children's desk and pick up cards…
Welcome to Lawrence Public Library's 2025 Book Battle! An annual celebration of the books our community of voracious fiction readers loved above all others. Click here to fill out your prediction bracket! Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd,…