Events
All AgesColors, colors everywhere. Can you find colors all around town? We’ve taken snapshots of beautiful public art works and it’s up to you to figure out which picture goes with which location. Will you earn a cool prize? Will there be a…
All Ages Jun 1–Jun 29 I Watson Park Jul 2–Jul 31 I Arboretum
Put on your walking shoes! Enjoy a leisurely walk this summer, read a picture book, and engage in fun activities all at once. Complete this activity on…
Birth to 23 months with their familiesJoin us for a magical Baby Storytime. Bounce with your little ones to enchanting tales, soothing melodies, and a bubble party. It's the perfect mix of stories and bubbly…
Can't make it into the library? We'll bring the library to you! At Lawrence Memorial Hospital, we bring a small, curated collection twice a month for staff, patients, and visitors of LMH. You can find us in the lobby, right outside of the…
Ages 5-7More color and art this week with local author and artist Lindsey Yankey! We’ll be covering cardboard with all sorts of colorful stuff to create a multimedia art piece that we’ll admire all summer long!
We’re coloring our world and…
WED | JUN 4, 11, 18, 25 | 3–5 PM | Meeting Room A
In collaboration with the KU Small Business Development Center, the Library is hosting a summer cohort for the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program. This 8-week course aims to educate and…
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…
Parents + kids ages 0-5Join our support group for parents with younger kiddos. Make new parent friends, connect with resources, or just get out of the house. We're judgment free and full of empathy! Email Lauren for…
Parents + kids ages 0-5Join our support group for parents with younger kiddos. Make new parent friends, connect with resources, or just get out of the house. We're judgment free and full of empathy! Email Lauren for…
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Do you ever feel like you just don’t have the attention span to read a book anymore? You’re not alone—and bestselling author Johann Hari has something to say about it.
Lawrence Public Library is pleased to welcome Johann Hari to…
Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities across the globe during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines. LPL is pleased to unite with the nerds of Lawrence every second Wednesday of the…
All AgesColors, colors everywhere. Can you find colors all around town? We’ve taken snapshots of beautiful public art works and it’s up to you to figure out which picture goes with which location. Will you earn a cool prize? Will there be a…
All Ages Jun 1–Jun 29 I Watson Park Jul 2–Jul 31 I Arboretum
Put on your walking shoes! Enjoy a leisurely walk this summer, read a picture book, and engage in fun activities all at once. Complete this activity on…
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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All AgesExplore the fascinating world of animal adaptations and the many different super powers animals have to help them survive! This program will unveil the extraordinary ways animals use color to thrive in their environments—whether by…
THU | Jun 5, 12; Jul 3, 10Readers’ TheaterFree, but register online or at 785-843-3833
Hear ye! Hear ye! Gather thy friends and foes alike as we embark on an adventure for 5th edition D&D. Seasoned adventurers and first-timers are welcome.…
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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…
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
All AgesColors, colors everywhere. Can you find colors all around town? We’ve taken snapshots of beautiful public art works and it’s up to you to figure out which picture goes with which location. Will you earn a cool prize? Will there be a…
All Ages Jun 1–Jun 29 I Watson Park Jul 2–Jul 31 I Arboretum
Put on your walking shoes! Enjoy a leisurely walk this summer, read a picture book, and engage in fun activities all at once. Complete this activity on…