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Lawrence Life October 30, 2025 - 2:44 pm

‘Spooky librarian’ matches thrill-seeking readers with eerie fiction

by Maya Hodison

Christina James doesn’t read to feel good — “I want to feel like I survived,” she says. James is a readers’ services assistant at the Lawrence Public Library and a self-proclaimed horror enthusiast.

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Food October 29, 2025 - 3:27 pm

Douglas County food security advocates working on emergency plan for SNAP beneficiaries; here are some resources

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Food security advocates throughout Douglas County are discussing an emergency response plan if SNAP benefits don’t come in for November. Here are some resources, plus info on how to help.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 25, 2025 - 3:09 pm

Talk will illuminate current impacts of historical racial discrimination through redlining in Kansas

by Lawrence Times

An upcoming presentation by a museum expert at the Lawrence Public Library will examine the history of redlining in Kansas and its modern-day implications.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 17, 2025 - 8:34 pm

Trunk-or-treats, haunted scavenger hunts and more family-friendly Halloween events in Lawrence this month

by Lawrence Times

It’s that time of year when kids get to gorge on candy and indulge in all of their dress-up dreams. Here are some trunk-or-treats and other ghoulish events that are perfect for the whole family.

Arts & Events October 17, 2025 - 12:41 pm

KPR’s Live Day to feature classical music in person and over the air, including Halloween concert

by Lawrence Times

The community can soon tune in to the radio and visit the Lawrence library for a full day of free live classical music performances.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 16, 2025 - 12:46 pm

City of Lawrence to host energy conservation fair at library

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence community members can learn how to reduce their energy costs and grab a weatherization kit during the Energy Conservation Fair coming up at the library.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 8, 2025 - 2:44 pm

Lawrence library’s fall book sale coming up

by Lawrence Times

Readers are welcome to peruse thousands of books for sale at $2 or less each during the Lawrence Public Library’s upcoming fall book sale.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 7, 2025 - 7:21 pm

Dozens of Halloween-themed events, fall festivals for adults coming up in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Tricks and treats aren’t just for Lawrence kids. There are plenty of spine-tingling events around town geared toward adults, including haunted houses, “Rocky Horror Show” performances, spooky burlesque and more.

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Arts & Events October 6, 2025 - 2:11 pm

Plant swap coming up at Lawrence Public Library

by Lawrence Times

Lawrencians are welcome but not required to bring their house plants to next week’s plant swap, featuring free foliage and greenery for trade.

Arts & Events September 18, 2025 - 9:05 pm

Lawrence library to host ‘Booktoberfest’ for adult readers

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence Public Library will soon host “Booktoberfest,” its annual fall series for adult readers with events including trivia, a documentary screening, an after-hours scavenger hunt at the library and more.

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