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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.

08/14/2026

Christina rounds out our Summer Nostalgia Reads series with R. L. Stine's Goosebumps books featuring the iconic series villain, Slappy! 👻

Read the full blog at the link below! 🔗

https://lplks.org/blogs/post/summer-nostalgia-reads-goosebumps-night-of-the-living-dummy/

08/12/2026

Lawrence Public Library is seeking a dedicated and reliable Custodian to help maintain a clean and welcoming environment for our community! ⁠
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The 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.⁠
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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://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/4CBE540ED236E01669E4D3A62FCAEFA1/jobs/130753 ⁠
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Priority will be given to applications received by Tuesday, August 18.⁠
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08/10/2026

Join Ben as he re-reads a book he loved as a Dibbun, celebrating the lavish feasts and expansive world-building of Brian Jacques’ Redwall.

Read the full blog at the link below! 🔗

https://lplks.org/blogs/post/summer-nostalgia-reads-redwall/

08/09/2026

Join us to celebrate the release of Sunlight Finds You, the highly anticipated new novel by New York Times bestselling author and much-beloved KU professor Laura Moriarty. The event, featuring a discussion of her latest work and followed by a book signing, is presented by the Raven Book Store in partnership with Lawrence Public Library. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate one of Lawrence's most acclaimed authors.

Registration is required and is currently full. Join the waitlist! More info can be found at the link in the bio.

Photos from Lawrence Public Library's post

08/07/2026

Congratulations to these Summer Reading finishers! 🎉 You still have one week left to complete the Summer Reading Challenge and collect your prizes before the deadline on Saturday, August 15. ☀️⁠
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Learn how to finish the challenge and claim your prizes at the link below! 🔗⁠
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https://lplks.org/summer-reading/

08/07/2026

Every Sunday this August from 4–10 PM, Lawrence Public Library cardholders can enjoy 50% off their meal at the Lawrence IHOP! Just show your library card when you dine in and enjoy 50% off any item on the menu.⁠

Reach out to IHOP Lawrence with any questions you have about the deal. You can find their contact info at the link below!⁠ 🔗⁠

https://restaurants.ihop.com/en-us/ks/lawrence/breakfast-3102-iowa-st-5323

Thanks to IHOP Lawrence for collaborating with us!⁠
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08/07/2026

Learn about seed sovereignty, local seed saving efforts, and why they matter. Led by Courtney King, you will experience the land stewardship and restoration work that Haskell Greenhouse champions, including walking together to view the seed bank in Tam-I-Nend. 🌱

Register now and learn more about this event at the link below! 🔗

https://bit.ly/SeedSovereigntyHaskell

08/05/2026

Join us for Breakfast Before Time, the ultimate prehistoric pancake party celebrating the end of Summer Reading! Enjoy pancakes by Chris Cakes alongside a roaming herd of inflatable dinosaurs. Help us celebrate your reading victories before the season goes extinct! 🥞🦖

Learn more about the event at the link below! 🔗

https://bit.ly/BreakfastBeforeTime

A huge THANK YOU goes to the women of Pi Beta Phi sorority (KU Pi Beta Phi) for making this wonderful community party possible!

07/27/2026

Join Shirley as she reflects on uplifting reads with stories in relationship with land, self-determination, ownership, and holding through generations. 🌾

Read the full blog at the link below! 🔗

https://bit.ly/StoriesFromAncestralLands

The aerial photo of the Haskell Wetlands is by Aiyanna Tanyan (Seminole) and provided by Courtney Eddy King (Peoria), Program & Land Stewardship Manager of the Haskell Greenhouse at Haskell Indian Nations University.

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Thursday	10am - 8pm
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