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Lawrence Public Library (LPL for short) is a community hub that believes in the power of connecting with each other through shared knowledge and resources. Located in the heart of Downtown Lawrence, Kansas, we are committed to providing a space where our community can learn connect, create, and grow through access to our vast collections, resources, services, programs, and knowledgeable staff. The

library is supported by tax dollars, record-breaking book sales and philanthropic efforts by the LPL Friends & Foundation, and the dedicated efforts of more than 300 volunteers. To view our Social Media Patron Use Policy, please visit:
https://lplks.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/2024/04/Social-Media-Patron-Use-Policy-2.pdf

When engaging with LPL over social media, patrons agree to the following:

1. LPL social media accounts are not open to comments promoting or opposing any person
campaigning for election to a political office, or promotion or advertisement of a
business or commercial transaction.

3. LPL may refer to public comments made on its social media channels and/or use them
for promotional purposes, however, it will not collect, sell, or knowingly transfer to any
third party any personally identifiable information related to social media engagement
with the library.

4. The use of obscene, threatening, libelous, defamatory, or harassing language is
prohibited.

5. Imminent or true threats against the library, library staff, or other users are prohibited.

6. Personal attacks of any kind or comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, age,
religious group, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status are prohibited.

7. Comments advocating illegal activity or copyright violations are prohibited.

8. You are subject to the Terms of Service (TOS) of the host site; information (photos,
videos, etc.) you share with or post to official LPL pages is also subject to the TOS of the
host site and may be used by the owners of the host site for their own purposes. For
more information, consult the host website's TOS.

9. Patrons may appeal and challenge the removal of their content by contacting the LPL
Executive Director and/or Deputy Director.

The Book Squad brings you the most anticipated reads publishing in June 2026! See link comments to place your holds!
06/01/2026

The Book Squad brings you the most anticipated reads publishing in June 2026! See link comments to place your holds!

Calling all kids to dig into dinos, drawing, dancing & more this summer! Ages 8–11 won't want to miss Imaginarium every ...
05/29/2026

Calling all kids to dig into dinos, drawing, dancing & more this summer! Ages 8–11 won't want to miss Imaginarium every Monday from June 1 through July 20!. And ages 5–7 can explore our Wednesday Wonders every Wednesday from June 3 through July 22.

Check out the event descriptions at the link below! 🔗

https://bit.ly/WeeklyKidsSREvents

Shoot for the goal of completing the Summer Reading Challenge! Read 10 books or log 30 hours to win prizes and enter spe...
05/18/2026

Shoot for the goal of completing the Summer Reading Challenge! Read 10 books or log 30 hours to win prizes and enter special drawings. Get ready to Read, Score, and Roar at the library all summer long! 📖 ⚽️ 🦕

Learn more about how to sign up at the link below 🔗

https://lplks.org/summer-reading/

Start your Summer with these soccer-themed Author Talks! Kick things off with soccer stories from around the world from ...
05/18/2026

Start your Summer with these soccer-themed Author Talks! Kick things off with soccer stories from around the world from Tim Bascom's 'The Boundless Game' on Thursday, May 28, 7–8 PM. Then join us for a talk with Major League Soccer commentator Nate Bukaty as he discusses how Kansas City landed the World Cup™ and his book 'Perfect Pitch' on Wednesday, June 3, 6:30–7:30 PM.

Learn more about these events at the link below! 🔗

https://bit.ly/SoccerAuthorTalks

Lawrence Public Library is seeking dedicated and reliable Custodians to help maintain a clean and welcoming environment ...
05/12/2026

Lawrence Public Library is seeking dedicated and reliable Custodians to help maintain a clean and welcoming environment for our community!

Either position is 20 hours per week at a pay rate of $17.48 per hour and includes benefits such as paid time off, retirement, and more. Please note that health insurance is not provided.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply by submitting a job application and resume at the link below! 🔗

https://bit.ly/NowHiringCustodians26

Priority will be given to applications received by Monday, May 25.

We're sorry to say that Part 5 of our Rewilding the Prairies series, Managing for Wildlife, originally scheduled for Tue...
05/12/2026

We're sorry to say that Part 5 of our Rewilding the Prairies series, Managing for Wildlife, originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, has been cancelled.

But we encourage you to join us for the remaining two sessions of the series!

Part 4: Returning Black-footed Ferrets to Kansas 💬
Friday, May 15, 4:30–6:30 PM
Hear from Marty Woolard, biologist with the Kansas Black-footed ferret Recovery Team, as she discusses their work to revitalize the population of the most endangered mammal in North America.

Part 6: Prairie Prophecy Screening 🎞️
Saturday, May 23, 4–6 PM
Join us for a screening of “Prairie Prophecy,” a recent documentary on Wes Jackson and the Land Institute, with a discussion to follow!

Learn more about the series at the link below! 🔗

https://lplks.org/blogs/post/integrity-stability-and-beauty/

This month, local artist Liza MacKinnon presents her exhibition, “Banned Babies,” featuring 11 historic costumes crafted...
05/08/2026

This month, local artist Liza MacKinnon presents her exhibition, “Banned Babies,” featuring 11 historic costumes crafted entirely from paper. Each garment is inspired by and created from the pages of banned books. From a distance, they appear to be children’s clothing made out of paper, but a closer look reveals that these are stitched and painted book pages representing the book that inspired the piece. MacKinnon said she chose the theme as a reaction to current events both in our country and around the world. By reimagining the complex themes and characters of these books through the lens of childhood, she aims to connect viewers through their shared humanity. The “Banned Babies” exhibit runs through the end of May.





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05/06/2026

Stomp out onto the library lawn on Thursday, May 21, for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! 🦖 From 6-8 PM, enjoy the free snacks, games, prizes, and more, then score great reads at the library all summer long. ⚽️⁠

Learn more about the event at the link below! 🔗
https://bit.ly/DinoSoccerSRKickoff

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