Events

"Dottie," the LPL bookmobile, will be a special guest at the 2025 Local Author Salute on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10:30 am to 1 pm at Crown Automotive, 3430 South Iowa Street. Book lovers from the Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas…

SAT | May 3 | 12:00-1:30 PM | Auditorium

After a fun and informative foraging session the day before, we’ll now dive into the kitchen to cook and eat the invasive species we've gathered together. This hands-on cooking experience will focus…

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…

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…

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…

SUN | May 4 | 11 AM–12 PM | Meeting Room A

This group, led by Daniel Lassman, aims to cultivate connections among community members interested in native plants as well as practitioners of Restoration Ecology. This group’s goal is to connect…

SUN | May 4 | 12:45PM–1:45PM, 2PM–4 PM | Auditorium

Join us for a skill share before Repair Studio this month: How to clean and oil your vintage sewing machine. We’ll have a model vintage sewing machine, but bring your own if you’ve…

Come tour the home and studio of famous regionalist artist Thomas Hart Benton. His home and studio, in the charming and historic Roanoke neighborhood of Kansas City, are now a Missouri State Park. The home and studio are completely…

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…

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…

TUE | May 6 | 3–5PM | Lobby

Stop by the library lobby for our monthly Employment Resource Clinic and connect with local employment services agencies that can assist you in finding your next job. Whether you are looking for a new career, in…

**This is an online event. Click here to register (and to submit questions for the author).**

Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if,…

Head to the library on early release Wednesdays for gaming, movies, crafts, pancakes, and STEAM activities!February: 

Feb 12 - DIY Card MakingFeb 19 - Perler BeadsFeb 26 - Lego Building

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…

WED | May 7, 14, 21, 28 | 5–6:30 PM | Meeting Room C + Zoom

Self Management and Recovery Training supports individuals who have chosen to abstain or are considering abstinence from any type of addictive behavior, such as substance abuse or…

THUR | May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 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…

Each month, we’ll take a virtual tour of one of the world’s wine regions with Steve Wilson of City Wine Market.

Check back here for the names of the featured wines. Purchases are optional. (Steve's presentations are intoxicating on their…

Mark your calendars! Join Brad Osborn, renowned Professor of Music Theory at the University of Kansas and acclaimed author, for a captivating exploration of Radiohead’s groundbreaking sound.

In this presentation, Osborn will unravel how…

Join us online for a cup of coffee and conversation with fellow Retirees. To get on the list, email Lorel at retirement@lplks.org.

Ages 5-11Looking for an all reading levels book club? We'll read (or listen to) books together on a theme we choose together! Get ready for fun!All reading levels welcome!

Have questions? Email Lauren at ltaylor@lplks.org.