AKA:
LPL
Description:
Lawrence Public Library (LPL for short) is a community hub where our patrons can learn, connect, create, and grow through access to our vast collections, resources, services, programs, and knowledgeable staff. All services are free, unless noted:
- Public restrooms
- Public use computers/Internet
- WiFi
- Fax machine
- Printer/copier ($0.10/pg for b&w, $0.25/pg for color printing)
- Technology assistance
- Sound + Vision Creative Suites for audio/video editing and graphic design projects
- Digitization tools
- Reference assistance in person and via phone, chat, and email
- Research appointments
- Programming for children, teens, adults, and seniors
- Book clubs
- Study rooms and meeting rooms available by reservation
- Auditorium available by reservation with fee
- Payphone ($0.25 per 10 min)
- Connection to local resources
- Notary public
- Local history room
Hours:
10 am - 8 pm Mon - Thurs; 10 am - 6 pm Fri - Sun.
Languages:
Spanish
Chinese
French
Gujarati
Hindi
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
March 19, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer opportunities can be found: https://lplks.org/volunteer-at-lpl/
Year Incorporated:
1904
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
707 Vermont
Lawrence, KS 66044
Mailing
707 Vermont
Lawrence, KS 66044
Contacts
Brad Allen
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(785) 843-3833
Fax
(785) 843-3368
Accessibility:
Accessible entrance, Accessible restrooms, Accessible parking, Elevator, Wheelchairs, Mobility scooter, Large print collections, Hearing Loop in auditorium
Services
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Description
Lawrence Public Library (LPL for short) is a community hub where our patrons can learn, connect, create, and grow through access to our vast collections, resources, services, programs, and knowledgeable staff. All services are free, unless noted: - Public restrooms - Public use computers/Internet - WiFi - Fax machine - Printer/copier ($0.10/pg for b&w, $0.25/pg for color printing) - Technology assistance - Sound + Vision Creative Suites for audio/video editing and graphic design projects - Digitization tools - Reference assistance in person and via phone, chat, and email - Research appointments - Programming for children, teens, adults, and seniors - Book clubs - Study rooms and meeting rooms available by reservation - Auditorium available by reservation with fee - Payphone ($0.25 per 10 min) - Connection to local resources - Notary public - Local history room
Hours
10 am - 8 pm Mon - Thurs; 10 am - 6 pm Fri - Sun.
Required Documents
In-building use of the collections and the computer lab are available to anyone. A Lawrence Public Library card is required to check out materials. When applying for a library card, please bring a valid photo ID (this can be in the form of any state driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or student ID) and proof of address (this may include an ID with current address, a piece of postmarked mail such as a bill, a lease agreement, a check, a pay stub, an official change of address letter, or an e-bill displayed on your smartphone). The applicant's or applicant's guardian's name must appear on the proof of address. If applying for a child, parent or guardian must bring the child to the library when picking up the card.
Eligibility
Resident of Northeast Kansas.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Fill out application and provide ID.
Languages
Spanish Chinese French Gujarati Hindi
Service Area
Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Nemaha, Osage, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Atchison County
- Brown County
- Doniphan County
- Douglas County
- Franklin County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Johnson County
- Leavenworth County
- Miami County
- Nemaha County
- Osage County
- Shawnee County
- Wyandotte County
- Atchison County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Lawrence Public Library (LPL for short) is a community hub where our patrons can learn, connect, create, and grow through access to our vast collections, resources, services, programs, and knowledgeable staff. All services are free, unless noted: - Public restrooms - Public use computers/Internet - WiFi - Fax machine - Printer/copier ($0.10/pg for b&w, $0.25/pg for color printing) - Technology assistance - Sound + Vision Creative Suites for audio/video editing and graphic design projects - Digitization tools - Reference assistance in person and via phone, chat, and email - Research appointments - Programming for children, teens, adults, and seniors - Book clubs - Study rooms and meeting rooms available by reservation - Auditorium available by reservation with fee - Payphone ($0.25 per 10 min) - Connection to local resources - Notary public - Local history room
Hours
10 am - 8 pm Mon - Thurs; 10 am - 6 pm Fri - Sun.
Required Documents
In-building use of the collections and the computer lab are available to anyone. A Lawrence Public Library card is required to check out materials. When applying for a library card, please bring a valid photo ID (this can be in the form of any state driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or student ID) and proof of address (this may include an ID with current address, a piece of postmarked mail such as a bill, a lease agreement, a check, a pay stub, an official change of address letter, or an e-bill displayed on your smartphone). The applicant's or applicant's guardian's name must appear on the proof of address. If applying for a child, parent or guardian must bring the child to the library when picking up the card.
Eligibility
Resident of Northeast Kansas.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Fill out application and provide ID.
Languages
Spanish Chinese French Gujarati Hindi
Service Area
Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Nemaha, Osage, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Atchison County
- Brown County
- Doniphan County
- Douglas County
- Franklin County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Johnson County
- Leavenworth County
- Miami County
- Nemaha County
- Osage County
- Shawnee County
- Wyandotte County
- Atchison County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Seasonal Information
Telephone Numbers
Description
Lawrence Public Library (LPL for short) is a community hub where our patrons can learn, connect, create, and grow through access to our vast collections, resources, services, programs, and knowledgeable staff. All services are free, unless noted: - Public restrooms - Public use computers/Internet - WiFi - Fax machine - Printer/copier ($0.10/pg for b&w, $0.25/pg for color printing) - Technology assistance - Sound + Vision Creative Suites for audio/video editing and graphic design projects - Digitization tools - Reference assistance in person and via phone, chat, and email - Research appointments - Programming for children, teens, adults, and seniors - Book clubs - Study rooms and meeting rooms available by reservation - Auditorium available by reservation with fee - Payphone ($0.25 per 10 min) - Connection to local resources - Notary public - Local history room
Hours
10 am - 8 pm Mon - Thurs; 10 am - 6 pm Fri - Sun.
Required Documents
In-building use of the collections and the computer lab are available to anyone. A Lawrence Public Library card is required to check out materials. When applying for a library card, please bring a valid photo ID (this can be in the form of any state driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or student ID) and proof of address (this may include an ID with current address, a piece of postmarked mail such as a bill, a lease agreement, a check, a pay stub, an official change of address letter, or an e-bill displayed on your smartphone). The applicant's or applicant's guardian's name must appear on the proof of address. If applying for a child, parent or guardian must bring the child to the library when picking up the card.
Eligibility
Resident of Northeast Kansas.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Fill out application and provide ID.
Languages
Spanish Chinese French Gujarati Hindi
Service Area
Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Nemaha, Osage, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Atchison County
- Brown County
- Doniphan County
- Douglas County
- Franklin County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Johnson County
- Leavenworth County
- Miami County
- Nemaha County
- Osage County
- Shawnee County
- Wyandotte County
- Atchison County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Seasonal Information
Telephone Numbers
Description
Lawrence Public Library (LPL for short) is a community hub where our patrons can learn, connect, create, and grow through access to our vast collections, resources, services, programs, and knowledgeable staff. All services are free, unless noted: - Public restrooms - Public use computers/Internet - WiFi - Fax machine - Printer/copier ($0.10/pg for b&w, $0.25/pg for color printing) - Technology assistance - Sound + Vision Creative Suites for audio/video editing and graphic design projects - Digitization tools - Reference assistance in person and via phone, chat, and email - Research appointments - Programming for children, teens, adults, and seniors - Book clubs - Study rooms and meeting rooms available by reservation - Auditorium available by reservation with fee - Payphone ($0.25 per 10 min) - Connection to local resources - Notary public - Local history room
Hours
10 am - 8 pm Mon - Thurs; 10 am - 6 pm Fri - Sun.
Required Documents
In-building use of the collections and the computer lab are available to anyone. A Lawrence Public Library card is required to check out materials. When applying for a library card, please bring a valid photo ID (this can be in the form of any state driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or student ID) and proof of address (this may include an ID with current address, a piece of postmarked mail such as a bill, a lease agreement, a check, a pay stub, an official change of address letter, or an e-bill displayed on your smartphone). The applicant's or applicant's guardian's name must appear on the proof of address. If applying for a child, parent or guardian must bring the child to the library when picking up the card.
Eligibility
Resident of Northeast Kansas.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Fill out application and provide ID.
Languages
Spanish Chinese French Gujarati Hindi
Service Area
Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Nemaha, Osage, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Atchison County
- Brown County
- Doniphan County
- Douglas County
- Franklin County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Johnson County
- Leavenworth County
- Miami County
- Nemaha County
- Osage County
- Shawnee County
- Wyandotte County
- Atchison County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Seasonal Information
Telephone Numbers
Description
Lawrence Public Library (LPL for short) is a community hub where our patrons can learn, connect, create, and grow through access to our vast collections, resources, services, programs, and knowledgeable staff. All services are free, unless noted: - Public restrooms - Public use computers/Internet - WiFi - Fax machine - Printer/copier ($0.10/pg for b&w, $0.25/pg for color printing) - Technology assistance - Sound + Vision Creative Suites for audio/video editing and graphic design projects - Digitization tools - Reference assistance in person and via phone, chat, and email - Research appointments - Programming for children, teens, adults, and seniors - Book clubs - Study rooms and meeting rooms available by reservation - Auditorium available by reservation with fee - Payphone ($0.25 per 10 min) - Connection to local resources - Notary public - Local history room
Hours
10 am - 8 pm Mon - Thurs; 10 am - 6 pm Fri - Sun.
Required Documents
In-building use of the collections and the computer lab are available to anyone. A Lawrence Public Library card is required to check out materials. When applying for a library card, please bring a valid photo ID (this can be in the form of any state driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or student ID) and proof of address (this may include an ID with current address, a piece of postmarked mail such as a bill, a lease agreement, a check, a pay stub, an official change of address letter, or an e-bill displayed on your smartphone). The applicant's or applicant's guardian's name must appear on the proof of address. If applying for a child, parent or guardian must bring the child to the library when picking up the card.
Eligibility
Resident of Northeast Kansas.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Fill out application and provide ID.
Languages
Spanish Chinese French Gujarati Hindi
Service Area
Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Nemaha, Osage, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Atchison County
- Brown County
- Doniphan County
- Douglas County
- Franklin County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Johnson County
- Leavenworth County
- Miami County
- Nemaha County
- Osage County
- Shawnee County
- Wyandotte County
- Atchison County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Seasonal Information
Telephone Numbers
Description
Lawrence Public Library (LPL for short) is a community hub where our patrons can learn, connect, create, and grow through access to our vast collections, resources, services, programs, and knowledgeable staff. All services are free, unless noted: - Public restrooms - Public use computers/Internet - WiFi - Fax machine - Printer/copier ($0.10/pg for b&w, $0.25/pg for color printing) - Technology assistance - Sound + Vision Creative Suites for audio/video editing and graphic design projects - Digitization tools - Reference assistance in person and via phone, chat, and email - Research appointments - Programming for children, teens, adults, and seniors - Book clubs - Study rooms and meeting rooms available by reservation - Auditorium available by reservation with fee - Payphone ($0.25 per 10 min) - Connection to local resources - Notary public - Local history room
Hours
10 am - 8 pm Mon - Thurs; 10 am - 6 pm Fri - Sun.
Required Documents
In-building use of the collections and the computer lab are available to anyone. A Lawrence Public Library card is required to check out materials. When applying for a library card, please bring a valid photo ID (this can be in the form of any state driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or student ID) and proof of address (this may include an ID with current address, a piece of postmarked mail such as a bill, a lease agreement, a check, a pay stub, an official change of address letter, or an e-bill displayed on your smartphone). The applicant's or applicant's guardian's name must appear on the proof of address. If applying for a child, parent or guardian must bring the child to the library when picking up the card.
Eligibility
Resident of Northeast Kansas.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Fill out application and provide ID.
Languages
Spanish Chinese French Gujarati Hindi
Service Area
Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Nemaha, Osage, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Atchison County
- Brown County
- Doniphan County
- Douglas County
- Franklin County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Johnson County
- Leavenworth County
- Miami County
- Nemaha County
- Osage County
- Shawnee County
- Wyandotte County
- Atchison County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Seasonal Information
Telephone Numbers
Description
Lawrence Public Library (LPL for short) is a community hub where our patrons can learn, connect, create, and grow through access to our vast collections, resources, services, programs, and knowledgeable staff. All services are free, unless noted: - Public restrooms - Public use computers/Internet - WiFi - Fax machine - Printer/copier ($0.10/pg for b&w, $0.25/pg for color printing) - Technology assistance - Sound + Vision Creative Suites for audio/video editing and graphic design projects - Digitization tools - Reference assistance in person and via phone, chat, and email - Research appointments - Programming for children, teens, adults, and seniors, including Summer Tutoring Program - Book clubs - Study rooms and meeting rooms available by reservation - Auditorium available by reservation with fee - Payphone ($0.25 per 10 min) - Connection to local resources - Notary public - Local history room
Hours
10 am - 8 pm Mon - Thurs; 10 am - 6 pm Fri - Sun.
Required Documents
In-building use of the collections and the computer lab are available to anyone. A Lawrence Public Library card is required to check out materials. When applying for a library card, please bring a valid photo ID (this can be in the form of any state driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or student ID) and proof of address (this may include an ID with current address, a piece of postmarked mail such as a bill, a lease agreement, a check, a pay stub, an official change of address letter, or an e-bill displayed on your smartphone). The applicant's or applicant's guardian's name must appear on the proof of address. If applying for a child, parent or guardian must bring the child to the library when picking up the card.
Eligibility
Resident of Northeast Kansas.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Fill out application and provide ID.
Languages
Spanish Chinese French Gujarati Hindi
Service Area
Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Nemaha, Osage, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Atchison County
- Brown County
- Doniphan County
- Douglas County
- Franklin County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Johnson County
- Leavenworth County
- Miami County
- Nemaha County
- Osage County
- Shawnee County
- Wyandotte County
- Atchison County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Seasonal Information
Telephone Numbers
Description
Tutoring Club is during the Summer only. Lawrence Public Library (LPL for short) is a community hub where our patrons can learn, connect, create, and grow through access to our vast collections, resources, services, programs, and knowledgeable staff. All services are free, unless noted: - Public restrooms - Public use computers/Internet - WiFi - Fax machine - Printer/copier ($0.10/pg for b&w, $0.25/pg for color printing) - Technology assistance - Sound + Vision Creative Suites for audio/video editing and graphic design projects - Digitization tools - Reference assistance in person and via phone, chat, and email - Research appointments - Programming for children, teens, adults, and seniors, including Summer Tutoring Program - Book clubs - Study rooms and meeting rooms available by reservation - Auditorium available by reservation with fee - Payphone ($0.25 per 10 min) - Connection to local resources - Notary public - Local history room
Hours
10 am - 8 pm Mon - Thurs; 10 am - 6 pm Fri - Sun.
Required Documents
In-building use of the collections and the computer lab are available to anyone. A Lawrence Public Library card is required to check out materials. When applying for a library card, please bring a valid photo ID (this can be in the form of any state driver's license, state ID, passport, military ID, or student ID) and proof of address (this may include an ID with current address, a piece of postmarked mail such as a bill, a lease agreement, a check, a pay stub, an official change of address letter, or an e-bill displayed on your smartphone). The applicant's or applicant's guardian's name must appear on the proof of address. If applying for a child, parent or guardian must bring the child to the library when picking up the card.
Eligibility
Resident of Northeast Kansas.
Fees
None.
Intake Procedure
Fill out application and provide ID.
Languages
Spanish Chinese French Gujarati Hindi
Service Area
Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Nemaha, Osage, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties.
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Atchison County
- Brown County
- Doniphan County
- Douglas County
- Franklin County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Johnson County
- Leavenworth County
- Miami County
- Nemaha County
- Osage County
- Shawnee County
- Wyandotte County
- Atchison County
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Seasonal Information
Telephone Numbers
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