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Arts & Events September 4, 2025 - 8:31 pm

Physical media lives on with next Lawrence Public Library and Audio-Reader Network sale

by Lawrence Times

Physical media lovers can rejoice with the return of the Lawrence Public Library and Audio-Reader Network sale, featuring thousands of books, audiobooks, DVDs, games, puzzles, CDs, vinyl records and more.

Arts & Events February 1, 2025 - 2:42 pm

Massive music, book sale returning to Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

An assortment of books, CDs, vinyl, music equipment and more will be for sale as part of a large annual fundraiser at the Lawrence Public Library.

Arts & Events February 2, 2024 - 2:57 pm

Music sale raises $8K for Lawrence Public Library, $20K for Audio-Reader

by Maya Hodison

A Lawrence music sale last month raised more than $8,000 for the Lawrence Public Library’s programs and more than $20,000 for Audio-Reader at the University of Kansas.

Arts & Events January 18, 2024 - 5:11 pm

Massive Music Sale to feature thousands of CDs, hundreds of records, audio equipment

by Maya Hodison

Music lovers are invited Friday and Saturday to shop CDs, records and audio equipment that stand the test of time, all to benefit Audio Reader and the Lawrence library.

Community Voices October 27, 2023 - 11:28 am

Kansas Audio-Reader: Master gardener retires at 90 (Announcement)

by Martha Kehr, KU Audio-Reader

Frank Male Sr.’s dedication, expertise and commitment has grown the beautiful green space of the Sensory Garden into the much-loved destination that it is today, Martha Kehr of Audio-Reader writes.

KPR Staff/Contributed photo
Arts & Events September 13, 2023 - 5:48 pm

Audio-Reader’s next audio sale set for Saturday

by Lawrence Times

Audio-Reader, the KU-based reading and information service for blind, visually impaired and print disabled people, will hold its next audio sale this weekend.

Community Voices April 21, 2023 - 3:28 pm

KU Audio-Reader recognizes volunteers’ outstanding service, celebrates their generosity (Announcement)

by Martha Kehr, KU Audio-Reader

”Audio-Reader’s staff was honored to celebrate their hundreds of outstanding volunteers Tuesday at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet,” Martha Kehr, communications coordinator for KU Audio-Reader, writes.

Dan Skinner/Contributed Photos
Lawrence Life January 6, 2022 - 11:04 am

A moment in Lawrence: Audio-Reader recognizes volunteers’ outstanding service

by Beth McKenzie, Audio-Reader

Lawrence nonprofit Audio-Reader is celebrating 50 years of service to the blind, visually impaired, and print disabled. Several volunteers were recently recognized for outstanding years of service.

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