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‘By hook or by crook,’ the Lawrence Public Library’s collections team gets books, materials in patrons’ hands
Even as the library world experiences turbulence with the closure of a major book distributor, the oft-unseen denizens of the Lawrence Public Library’s basement remain steady in delivering materials to their patrons.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Annual Festival of Trees now open in downtown Lawrence
Dinosaurs, board games, the KC Current and more inspired themes at this year’s Festival of Trees. Here’s a sneak peek at the sights this season.
A moment in Lawrence: Keeping nature present in our lives
An Earth Care Forum held Sunday focused on ”the dynamic cycles of life in our local ecosystem and ways to rejoin our lives to nature,” Sam Raugewitz wrote in submitting this photo to the Times.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Renovations complete in the Douglas County Commission meeting room
The renovated Douglas County Commission meeting room in the historic courthouse was completed just in time for new elected officials to be sworn in Monday.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Douglas County elected officials sworn in
Several Douglas County elected officials — including two who will expand the county commission to five members and a new district attorney — took their oaths of office during a ceremony Monday morning at the historic county courthouse.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence trans community, supporters send message to elected officials: ‘You cannot get rid of us’
Lawrence community members at a rally Saturday committed to resisting any and all upcoming efforts to suppress transgender and gender-nonconforming folks.
Photos: Lawrence folks enjoy a snowy Sunday
Lawrence community members — including Alfred the cat — had some fun playing in the snow Sunday.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members gather for 18th annual menorah lighting, Hanukkah celebration
The co-directors of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosted the 18th annual menorah lighting event Thursday — a number of special significance for the Jewish community.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
A view of Lawrence: Mass Street on Christmas
Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence was aglow with holiday lights just after midnight on Christmas as fog hung in the air.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Holiday sights and lights in Lawrence
Here’s a look at some holiday sights, lights and happenings in Lawrence this season. Happy holidays!
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Community supports local small businesses at Inclusive Winter Market in Lawrence
As part of the Inclusive Winter Market, nearly 100 local artists and small business owners showcased their work Saturday at the Lied Center. It opens for a second day on Sunday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence’s Holiday Farmers Market at the fairgrounds
Community members from Lawrence and beyond packed the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday for the Holiday Farmers Market.
Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Musicians from Lawrence middle schools, KU join for Brassmas holiday show
Low brass musicians from across Lawrence filled the Lied Center stage Friday to perform holiday classics.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Tibetan monks visiting Lawrence complete mandala, return sands to nature
Tibetan monks completed an interfaith world peace sand mandala Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center; then, in a demonstration of impermanence of all, cleared the mandala and carried the sands to the river.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade in downtown Lawrence
Lawrence community members of all ages and four-legged friends large and small headed to downtown Lawrence Saturday morning for the 31st annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Free State High School student given award for saving teacher’s life
Lucas Fearn, a senior at Free State High School, was recognized Wednesday with a high honor from the American Red Cross: the organization’s Lifesaving Award.
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