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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.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Education January 8, 2024 - 2:28 pm

Lawrence Public Schools canceling school for Tuesday, plus more local closures

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence school district will have no school Tuesday because of winter storm conditions. Here’s a list of closures and cancelations.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 7, 2024 - 6:36 pm

Lawrence Public Library plans slate of events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

by Natasha Torkzaban

The Lawrence Public Library and community partners have organized a series of activities and two donation drives that start Jan. 8 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and King’s legacy of service.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 20, 2023 - 12:43 pm

‘Each one of us has a special purpose’: Lawrence poet, storyteller teaches about Kwanzaa

by Maya Hodison

People are better when working together, Lawrence poet and storyteller Tai Amri Spann-Ryan told children and families in attendance at a Kwanzaa storytime at the library.

Arts & Events December 14, 2023 - 7:24 pm

Lawrence poet, storyteller to lead Kwanzaa storytime; limited spots available

by Maya Hodison

Tai Amri Spann-Ryan, a Lawrence poet and storyteller, will lead a community storytime that aims to honor the meaning of Kwanzaa this holiday season.

Mark Potts / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 4, 2023 - 12:53 pm

Lawrence City Band holiday concert, community singalongs coming up at library

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence City Band invites you to get in the holiday spirit and enjoy festive music at its upcoming concert, and two singalongs will continue the musical celebrations.

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