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.
