I picked up Rootless because the summary mentioned a future with no trees and a young man building “trees” for rich people out of metal and plastic. Environmental apocalypse and a protagonist artist building “trees” for those that oppress him? Yes please! Sadly, as I am often too impulsive with books, I did not check to see if the book was a “stand alone” or part of a series. Oops! Read More..
We’ll feed you pizza and you can feed your soul at our pizza and poetry party!
Friday, April 26
4:30-6:00 pm
Create blackout and silhouette poetry while noshing on delectable pizza for inspiration.
No writing experience necessary.
In a down to the wire finish, Kevin beat Emily in a tie-breaker to win the Teen Zone Bracket Challenge, with Andrea finishing third.
The championship game was key to the final results. If Louisville had lost the championship game and Michigan came out on top, Andrea would have walked away the winner of the won the bracket challenge as she lead going into the final game. However, Louisville’s win propelled Kevin and Emily to the top of the leader board with the exact same point totals, the final placing being decided on a guess of the championship game’s final score.
There were a total of 15 entrants in this year’s bracket challenge, the first year the Teen Zone has featured online entry. The prizes were an iPod Nano for the first place and Hastings gift cards for second and third place. The contest was open to Teen Zone patrons in grades 6-12.
The Lawrence Public Library is proud to partner with the Lawrence Arts Center to present the Free State Film Fest – High School Edition, a short film showcase featuring recent work produced by youth filmmakers from Lawrence High School & Free State High School.
Saturday, April 27th
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
At the Library
This event is in coordination with the Free State Film Festival happening April 26-28. Check their website to learn more about the festival and for a complete schedule of showtimes and events.
Looking for something to do this summer? Volunteer at the library!
Summer Reading at the library is our busiest time of the year and we need your help. There are opportunities to help with circulation, tech services, programs for children or teens, or help the librarians in the children’s room. The program doesn’t require much of your time, only a couple of hours a week in June and July. If you’re interested, you must attend one of our Volunteen Info Sessions on one of the following days:
Sunday, April 28
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Wednesday, May 1
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Both meetings will be held at the library. This program is open to students ages 13 through high school. For more information, contact Karen Allen at kallen@lawrencepubliclibrary.org or ask for info at the Teen desk.
Do you like to stay on top of current trends? Are you a budding fashionista? Get fashion magazines on the go with Zinio! Did you know you can access magazine on your computer or mobile device through the library? Signing up for a Zinio account takes just a few minutes and then you’ll have your favorite magazines at your fingertips. You can find instructions for signing up here, or ask a librarian for help!
Check out the entries from our first ever Edible Books Festival! Entrants created works of art out of food based on the title, form, or content of a book. Prizes were awarded for:
Best in Show- A Game of Thrones by Sally Snell
Runner Up- Seymour by Otto Allen
Best Play on Words- War and Peas by Cecilia May
Most Edible- Stick a Fork in it by Donna Black
To see all of our entries, check out our Facebook Album. Thank you to Mrs. Fields, Massachusetts St. Sweet Shoppe, Silas and Maddies, Pachamama’s, 715, and Liberty Hall for your donations. And, thank you to everyone who entered and stopped by to vote. We’ll see you next year!!
It’s April, and it’s raining books! These are all the April new releases coming to the library soon. Get your holds on now!
3 Rounds. 3 Minutes. 3 Finalists. 3 Prizes.
In celebration of National Poetry Month, we’re hosting a Poetry Slam. Bring your best three poems, or three of your favorite poems written by someone you admire, and compete for prizes against other Lawrence wordsmiths.
Open to slammers ages 13 and up—first ten to sign up will compete. Ten poets will compete in the first round, five in the second round, and the top three will compete for prizes. Prizes include an iPad mini, gift certificates to local businesses, and a bag of frozen burritos! Slammers will have 3 minutes per performance. Judges and onlookers wanted and welcome!
When: Wednesday, April 17th
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Lawrence Public Library
Questions? Call (785) 843-3833.
The Lawrence Public Library is proud to partner with the Lawrence Arts Center to present the Free State Film Fest – High School Edition, a short film showcase featuring recent work produced by youth filmmakers from Lawrence High School & Free State High School.
When: Saturday, April 27th
Where: Lawrence Public Library
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Questions? Call (785) 843-3833