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Arts & Events October 18, 2022 - 5:26 pm

Watkins Museum of History: ‘The Dracula Daily’ offers a new way to bite into classic horror

by Will Haynes, Watkins Museum of History

Over the past two years, Lawrence resident Matt Kirkland has created a monster. Now the public is invited to experience his creative process in person.

Arts & Events September 21, 2022 - 12:47 pm

Author and musician Nabil Ayers, son of famous jazz artist, to speak at Lawrence library Thursday

by Maya Hodison

Brooklyn-based musician, record executive and author Nabil Ayers on Thursday evening will stop in Lawrence as part of his current book tour to share his powerful story navigating life with an absent father, who is also a famous musician.

Arts & Events September 10, 2022 - 6:00 am

KPR’s Live Day will celebrate 70 years broadcasting, including 2 free concerts at Lawrence library

by Lawrence Times

Kansas Public Radio will soon celebrate its 70th anniversary with a day of live performances of classical music that will be broadcast for all to hear, including two concerts open to everyone at the Lawrence Public Library.

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Crime & Courts August 23, 2022 - 11:25 am

Expungement clinic coming to Lawrence library in September; KU Law students can help seal criminal records

by Lawrence Times

Students from the KU School of Law will help people seek expungement of their criminal records, free of charge for those who qualify, during a clinic on Sept. 12.

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Arts & Events August 16, 2022 - 8:03 pm

Lawrence Public Library’s Kids’ Action Club members take the lead on art, bake sale fundraiser

by Chansi Long

One of the defining features of the Lawrence Public Library’s Kids’ Action Club is that it allows kids to put ideas into action. Its latest project is a fundraiser for Ukraine. 

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Lawrence news July 22, 2022 - 9:28 pm

Lawrence kids take action to support their peers in foster care

by Lawrence Times

Some Lawrence kids have come up with ideas and taken action this summer to raise funds and create art kits in support of their peers who are in the foster system.

Arts & Events June 15, 2022 - 11:00 am

Lawrence Public Library festival to celebrate ‘community expertise’; plus, take a ride in a new electric bus

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Public Library invites the community to come learn some new things on Saturday, June 25.

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Arts & Events February 28, 2022 - 5:10 pm

Read Across Lawrence 2022 selection: ‘Interior Chinatown,’ by Charles Yu

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Public Library has announced its Read Across Lawrence selection for 2022, plus several upcoming events to accompany it.

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Arts & Events February 20, 2022 - 4:20 pm

Late classical guitarist John Jervis inspires program that will offer free lessons in Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Before his death last year, John Jervis touched countless people through his classical guitar performances and lessons. One of those people has now been inspired to start a program to provide free guitar instruction to anyone with the desire to learn.

Sydney Farokhi Clark/Contributed
Education January 30, 2022 - 7:00 am

Sunset Hill librarian reflects on evolution of ‘dream job’ as budget cuts threaten its future

by Tricia Masenthin

Fallon Farokhi strives to spark a love of learning for nearly 400 Sunset Hill students. With librarian positions facing possible cuts, it’s a tough time for her to imagine not doing her dream job in her dream district.

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