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Posted On: Feb 13, 2013 In: Uncategorized
Lawrence’s craziest community fundraiser is back and is wackier than ever! With library renovation and expansion getting under way, this year you have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hit golf balls around the empty library building at 707 Vermont Street.
If you’re in the mood to mingle with “Lawrence Masters” such as Sheahon Zenger, Scot Pollard, Bud Stallworth, and Kelley Hunt, then come to the Adult Golf Party on Friday night. For family-friendly fun, bring the kids on Saturday or Sunday and golf away. Read more here…
Lawrence Masters Party and Tournament (Adults Only) – Fri, Feb. 22
Mingle with the Masters Pre-Party: 6:30 p.m. $50
Adult Open Golf – 7:30 p.m.: $35
Make Your Reservations Here
Family Golf – Sat, Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun, Feb 24, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
$5 per person or $20 for a family or group of 6
Free for kids under 3
Posted On: Feb 9, 2013 In: Uncategorized
Join us at The Sandbar on Sunday, February 17 at 4:00 pm as we welcome hilarious and highly-acclaimed crime fiction author Tim Dorsey. If you take a little Dave Barry, throw in some Carl Hiassen, mix in a bit of John D. MacDonald, add a pinch of Dexter, and bake it in the Florida sun, you’ll end up with Dorsey’s series featuring Serge Storms. Tim will blow into town to talk about his new book, The Riptide Ultra-Glide. Read more here…
Posted On: Feb 6, 2013 In: Uncategorized
We’ve taken everything we need to our temporary headquarters, put a few things in storage, and the rest is up for grabs! As renovation and expansion of your public library begins, you’ll have a chance to stroll through the building and maybe find a bargain. Read more here…
Posted On: Feb 6, 2013 In: Uncategorized
This Sunday, from 2:00 – 3:30, stop by the library building at 707 Vermont St. and say farewell for now! As the renovation and expansion project starts, you can stroll through the empty building, enjoy light refreshments, and even sign a wall for posterity. Read more here…
Posted On: Feb 4, 2013 In: Uncategorized
Join us this Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 pm at the Raven Bookstore, as we meet to hear KU Geography Professor Dr. Jerry Dobson discuss his new action adventure/alternative history novels (which he co-authored with twin brother Jeff Dobson) Waters of Chaos: The Modern Quest and The Waters of Chaos: The Ancient Saga. Based on research Dr. Dobson and his brother have pursued over the past 19 years, this fictionalized account takes the reader on a discovery of lost civilization that questions the very nature of scientific proof. Read More
Posted On: Jan 14, 2013 In: Uncategorized
Wednesday, February 27, 3:30-4:30 pm for ages K-3rd grade. Join Kelly Kearns, local printmaker, for an hour of creating prints with potatoes, carrots and other food! Registration required, space is limited. Call 785-843-3833.
Posted On: Jan 14, 2013 In: Uncategorized
Join us on Tuesday, January 22 at 7:00 pm as we welcome Benjamin Lorr, author of Hell-Bent: Obesession, Pain, and the Search for Something Like Transcendence in Competitive Yoga. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, said that “Hell-Bent makes for a wonderful, inspiring, maddening, complicated, edifying journey—and one that I was very happy to take.” Read more here…
Posted On: Jan 10, 2013 In: Uncategorized
The library is one of the best deals in town! While we’re closed, we’ve partnered up with downtown businesses to offer daily deals and discounts. Whether you’re in need of a good read, a great movie, or some new music, you can find a good deal every day we are closed. Sunday, January 20: If you are shopping at Arizona Trading Company today, mention the library move and get 10% off!
Posted On: Dec 28, 2012 In: Uncategorized
There’s still time to make a year-end gift to the Lawrence Public Library Foundation! If you’d like to give a gift that supports literacy and lifelong learning right here in our community, please consider a gift of any amount. Even though we will be closed for the New Year holiday, our safe and secure online system allows you to make capital campaign pledge payments, Dr. Bob donations, and annual gifts.
Posted On: Dec 26, 2012 In: Uncategorized
We will be closed on Sunday, December 30 – Tuesday, January 1 so that our staff can ring in the New Year with family and friends. Be sure to stop by this Saturday and stock up on books, movies, music, and more for the long weekend. Also, please note that we will be closed from Monday, January 7 – Sunday, January 20 while we move our collections and offices to our temporary home at 700 New Hampshire Street, the former Borders building. For details about the move, read more here…
