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Education May 23, 2024 - 1:34 pm

Free lunches, meal kits available for Lawrence kids this summer

by Maya Hodison

This summer, children ages 18 and younger will be able to eat a free lunch on weekdays in Lawrence, and families can pick up weekly meal kits to prepare and plan ahead.

Arts & Events May 17, 2024 - 10:41 am

Lawrence library to launch summer reading program with lawn party

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence Public Library encourages community members to attend free events this summer aimed at promoting a love for reading, including a lawn party that’ll launch an annual reading challenge for all ages.

Health May 2, 2024 - 6:24 pm

Author to share drug addiction research, recovery stories at Lawrence event

by Lawrence Times

A California-based author and journalist will interact virtually with participants at a Lawrence event, sharing his research on drug addiction and recovery.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 12, 2024 - 6:25 pm

Raven Book Store curating free book collection for queer youths

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence booksellers want to make it “perfectly clear” they support youths who are “perfectly queer.”

Arts & Events April 1, 2024 - 6:24 pm

Community members to plant fruit trees at Lawrence Public Library during ceremony

by Maya Hodison

During an upcoming ceremony, community members will be planting an orchard of fruit trees at the Lawrence Public Library and serenading it into life.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Education March 6, 2024 - 7:08 am

KU’s History of Black Writing project celebrates more than 4 decades of preserving Black literature

by Maya Hodison

Certainly Black writers have always contributed to American literature, Maryemma Graham recalls thinking during her college class one day in 1972. That day, a seed was planted that would become the History of Black Writing.

Arts & Events February 21, 2024 - 12:53 pm

Black History Month event at Lawrence library aims to offer ‘film, food and fellowship’

by Mackenzie Clark

Amber Sellers said she wants to share the power of possibility with her community. That’s what inspired her to plan a film screening and talkback at the library this weekend. 

Arts & Events February 6, 2024 - 2:31 pm

KU research team to launch book on adaptive use musical instruments

by Maya Hodison

A KU research team will soon hold a celebration of a new book that sheds light on technology designed to make music accessible for people of all abilities.

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.

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