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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.

Help us congratulate our first Summer Reading finishers! 🎉 There's still plenty of time to complete the Summer Reading C...
06/22/2026

Help us congratulate our first Summer Reading finishers! 🎉 There's still plenty of time to complete the Summer Reading Challenge and collect your prizes before the deadline on Saturday, August 15. ☀️

Learn how to start recording your Summer Reading at the link below! 🔗

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

Every Sunday this July from 4–8 PM, Lawrence Public Library cardholders can enjoy a free menu item at the Lawrence IHOP!...
06/22/2026

Every Sunday this July from 4–8 PM, Lawrence Public Library cardholders can enjoy a free menu item at the Lawrence IHOP! Just show your library card when you dine in and enjoy any item off the menu free of charge.

Thanks to IHOP Lawrence for collaborating with us!

For the past two years, photographer and archivist Bekah Stewart Kibler has been documenting Lawrence’s historic Oak Hil...
06/18/2026

For the past two years, photographer and archivist Bekah Stewart Kibler has been documenting Lawrence’s historic Oak Hill Cemetery across the changing seasons. Kibler’s project explores the juxtaposition of life and death, and illustrates that every season of the year, and every season of life, possesses its own unique beauty. This month's exhibition features a collection of photographs from this project, along with historical information about Oak Hill Cemetery. The exhibit is open to the public and will remain on display through the end of June.






The library will be closed Friday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. Come pick up your holds or take home something ne...
06/17/2026

The library will be closed Friday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. Come pick up your holds or take home something new to read for our Summer Reading challenge. If you want to learn more about Juneteenth, come see us for help finding books and educational movies about the holiday and social justice for all ages!

JUNETEENTH DAY

Juneteenth is both a day of joyous celebration and reflection, and action in the ongoing work for social justice, voting rights, and economic equity.

As the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture reminds us, Juneteenth is "a powerful reminder that freedom is both a historical milestone and an ongoing responsibility." —National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

JUNETEENTH HISTORY

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, finally freeing the last enslaved African Americans more than two years after it was signed.

SOURCE: Black Lives Matter

06/12/2026

True Crime, cats, and a talking mongoose? Believe it or not, they all have a place in the Dewey Decimal System. Get to know some of our Info Services team and their favorite Dewey Decimal sections!

See the full list of books featured in the video at the link below! 🔗

https://lawrence.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/279600328/3045443077

Already finished with your Summer Reading Challenge? You can now pick up your prizes on Dottie when you see her at an ou...
06/08/2026

Already finished with your Summer Reading Challenge? You can now pick up your prizes on Dottie when you see her at an outreach stop or at the main library. 📚️ 🦖

Learn more about the Summer Reading Challenge at the link below! 🔗

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

Good news! Power has been restored to the library, and we will be open for our regular hours today from 10 AM to 6 PM.Th...
06/05/2026

Good news! Power has been restored to the library, and we will be open for our regular hours today from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Thank you for your patience!

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