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May 2024 by spaceapples
Amazing staff, hosts very fun events
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March 2024 by Vicky Phenny
Since moving to Lawrence during 2020, the Library has helped me get to know the city. It's a big, beautiful building that's always bustling with activity.
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March 2024 by Theresa Bird
I love the natural light, wonderful collection, and opportunity to read in the warm sunshine. Also, checking out magazines and CDs.
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March 2024 by Kali
It's a really good library to go to.
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February 2024 by J W
I donated three unique title video games that never ended up on their shelves in other words they either stole them the staff did or they sold them for profit so in general don't donate something to them because they're in it for the money instead of making the titles available to the public.
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February 2024 by Michael Crist
Very nice library. Glad Lawrence has such a big library. Just moved here in the last year and used it for more than books
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February 2024 by Molly Black
I miss the old Merc food stand. Still a great place though.
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January 2024 by Daniel Bradshaw
Well organized; lots of space.
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January 2024 by Raine Flores-Peña
The LPL is one of the best community centered places in Lawrence. It always works to meet the needs of its community AND it has an amazing film and video game selection.
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December 2023 by Erika Rivera
Teenager here! I honestly love the library, my siblings and I often come here and we are always impressed by the professionalism of the employees. Its always clean and well organized, its a great space to work or hang out in the Teen Zone. 10/10 library.
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October 2023 by Meleah Perez
Beyond the huge selection of books, the library has a ton of resources, and all the employees are very nice!
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October 2023 by Dan
The library itself is 4+ stars, however walking thru the gauntlet of homeless, trash, cigarette and pot smoke, half drunk beer cans, loud music and language you wouldn't want to expose any child to, brings it way down.The personnel at the library's security desk would be lucky to dial 911 fast enough to help anyone inside or outside the library if a situation devolved rapidly. One thing the Topeka Public Library has over the Lawrence Public Library is uniformed "off-duty" public safety officers from the local Police, Sheriff's and Highway Patrol serving as security.EDIT RESPONSEThank you for your response, unfortunately it answers one of the minor issues. The 20 foot rule just pushes the issues out to the parking garage corner becoming the gauntlet. Since there are at best 6 to 10 spots along the street the same issues are at play just moved 20 feet away. I no longer feel comfortable about the safety of my children entering or exiting the library let alone spending time inside.
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September 2023 by hope forneau
I'm not much of an internet person, so this library has helped me stay informed. The highlights for me have been the vast collection, the personal human service, the beautiful facilities and the graceful check-out policies. Additionally, I've benefited from some of the public events and workshop offerings. The recording studio is amazing, and the smaller studios are well-equipped technologically.
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September 2023 by Keith “Anti-Aircraft Ron” Long II
Always a fun time. Quiet, for the most part. Good lighting, free tables, plenty of books for nerds/geeks/dorks, and everything in-between, aside/beside, and the like.
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August 2023 by Tron Reborn
The one star missing is because today a Libran started going around and targeting a couple of people the new were homeless. Notifying them of the smell. That they were not being asked to leave but if this kept up they might have to...
