Events
Every Friday that school is in session, we celebrate the weekend with a snack and tasty beverage! Teen Zone Café is available to anyone in 6th-12th grade.
100% of library events are paid for by the LPL Friends & Foundation, and…
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Every second Friday of the month, the Brain Injury Support Group will meet in-person in Meeting Room A. Virtual options are always available to those who are unable to attend in-person. This group is open to people with a brain injury of…
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Join KU Inter-Arts for a jam session using Adaptive Use Musical Instruments (AUMI) software. AUMI makes musical improvisation and collaboration accessible to the widest possible range of individuals. The more you move, the more music…
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Ages 5-8
Grab your favorite plush friend and waddle, skip, or fly to the library for a stuffed animal party! You and your stuffie can join new friends for a tea party, craft, vet check-up, and other fun stuffie activities.
All AgesIs playing BINGO on your 2026 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. Copies of the bingo card are available here or at the…
Boost reading and math skills with our KU tutor. Register for an in-person session here. Tutoring in Reading: Pre-K–6th gradeTutoring in Math: K–9th grade
This session will meet in the Children's Study Nooks. Check in at the…
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Score deals on books and boost library programs!
Our shelves are packed with incredible books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. All titles are priced $2 and under, so you can support your library and stock your shelves on the cheap!
100% of…
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Ages 5–11Practice 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…
Everyone needs a little help sometimes. And sometimes, we need help getting help! That’s what Hawks for Health is here for. Hawks for Health is a group of expert volunteers who will be on-hand at the library to help you apply for financial…
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Join MIT alum John Harrison as he discusses the basics of analog circuitry. There will be a "make and take" circuit for all registered participants.
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Each month, this book club will discuss books in a variety of genres, from fantasy to contemporary fiction, memoirs to graphic novels, and more! What these stories share in common is that they center authors or characters with queer…
All AgesIs playing BINGO on your 2026 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. Copies of the bingo card are available here or at the…
Ages 8-11Do 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? To get a copy of our book club title ask at the front children’s desk or email Kady at kbischmann@lplks.org.
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Third Sundays every other month in the Auditorium
We explore a different subgenre of mysteries at each meeting.
Reserve your spot for this discussion (limited number available) and choose a book from our list of recommended titles. We'll…
Boost reading and math skills with our KU tutor. Register for an in-person session here. Tutoring in Reading: Pre-K–6th gradeTutoring in Math: K–9th grade
This session will meet in the Children's Study Nooks. Check in at the…
All AgesIs playing BINGO on your 2026 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. Copies of the bingo card are available here or at the…
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All Ages
Operation Wildlife will bring a live eagle for this fascinating presentation! Experienced bird handlers will share fun facts and use props to help participants visualize the wingspan, amazing eyesight, and the impressive size of the…
Calling all knitters, crocheters, hand sewers, cross-stitchers, and needle pointers. We're gathering at Meeting Room C in the lower level of the library to do some needle work, learn from each other, and discuss and solve the weighty issues…
The Lawrence Public Library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees.
Online meetings will now be hosted via Google Meet.
This month's meeting link
The board typically meets the third Monday of each month at 4:30 PM in Meeting…
Do you already know how to play Chinese Mahjong? If so, join us for Mahjong Club at the Library! Yun Butler and Yilan Zhao, both experienced Mahjong players, are facilitating this community club. We’ll have tables and tiles so all you need…
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