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Arts & Events July 8, 2025 - 4:08 pm

Lawrence library to sell books, CDs and more for summer fundraiser

by Lawrence Times

More than 60,000 books each priced at $2 or less will be for sale at the Lawrence Public Library’s annual summer event.

Education July 5, 2025 - 10:22 am

Free Lawrence workshops aim to teach tenants their rights, how to reclaim security deposits

by Lawrence Times

Two upcoming workshops at the Lawrence library aim to help renters understand their legal rights in eviction cases and how to get security deposits back.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 7, 2025 - 3:08 pm

Lawrence community imparts knowledge on bike travel, stuffed animal repairs and more at How-To Festival

by Maya Hodison

Winnie Crough, 10, keeps a sewing kit at her school desk, ready to doctor a fellow classmate’s stuffed animal in need. She hosted one of the more than 30 stations Saturday at the library’s annual How-To Festival.

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Arts & Events June 3, 2025 - 4:54 pm

Lawrence community members to share plethora of skills and knowledge at How-To Festival

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence residents will exchange their miscellaneous knowledge and talents at an annual festival hosted by the library this weekend.

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Arts & Events April 12, 2025 - 9:19 pm

Celebrations of Wakarusa Wetlands, Earth Day coming up in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

An annual celebration of the Wakarusa Wetlands as well as the Lawrence Earth Day Fair are coming up Saturday, April 19.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news March 27, 2025 - 3:46 pm

Watkins Museum, Lawrence library directors discuss potential fallout from federal order

by Mackenzie Clark

Much is still unknown about how a recent executive order targeting the federal agency known as IMLS will ultimately impact Lawrence’s museums and libraries, but the stakes are high.

Arts & Events March 24, 2025 - 7:15 pm

‘Stolen Focus’ author is Lawrence library’s 2025 Ross and Marianna Beach Author

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Public Library has announced Johann Hari as this year’s Ross and Marianna Beach Author, and he’s set to speak in Lawrence in June.

Arts & Events March 15, 2025 - 3:59 pm

Community engagement event to offer updates, welcome feedback on La Yarda tribute mural

by Lawrence Times

An upcoming event will invite people to learn about and share feedback on a new mural a Lawrence artist is creating in honor of the La Yarda community.

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.

Zephyr Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 14, 2025 - 12:31 pm

Lawrence library to host several events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Public Library will celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a slate of family-friendly events and a food drive.

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