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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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Lawrencians are welcome but not required to bring their house plants to next week’s plant swap, featuring free foliage and greenery for trade.
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.
The annual Kansas Book Festival will enter its 14th chapter this weekend, and Lawrence authors will speak on topics from KU women’s basketball to axe murder to T.S. Elliot. Here are their takes on the Kansas literary scene and some local book recommendations.
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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.
Offsite watch party locations have been announced after all of the tickets to a free John Green talk were claimed quickly.
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A grant that was initially meant to establish one more free Narcan vending machine will now support eight machines around Lawrence, and the first three were installed this week.
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The Lawrence Public Library on Saturday will host a community celebration of cultures and mark the end of its annual summer reading program.
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A melange of shadow boxes with seed heads, pressed flowers, prints and faerie doors is on display at the Lawrence Public Library to foster wonder and enthusiasm for native plants and ecosystem diversity.
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Disability advocates shared stories of lived experience, inclusion and public policy Saturday afternoon to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
