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The annual report for 1935. The report mentions work on a picture file and Kansas scrapbook and the dire need for expansion.

An article describing the upcoming bond issue vote to provide $19,250 in funds for a much-needed expansion of the Carnegie library building. The project would be a PWA project, partially funded by a government grant. In total the cost is $35,000.

An article reporting that the city of Lawrence approved a bond issue of $19,250 for the expansion of the Carnegie library building. The Public Works Administration in Kansas agreed to allocate $15,750 in funds for the project, totaling $35,000.

An article in the Lawrence Journal-World describing the changes in the Carnegie library with the expansion of the building in 1937.

The annual report for 1937. The report mentions the vast improvement of the building expansion for the work of the library.

The annual report for 1938. The report mentions the continuing work of the library and the delights of the renovated building.

The annual report for 1939. The report mentions the work of the reference department and the children's department.

The annual report for 1941. The report mentions the library's contribution to the war effort.

The annual report for 1942. The report mentions the Sunflower Ordnance Works and library conditions during war.

The annual report for 1945. The report mentions the services the library offers.

The annual report for 1946. The report mentions the library's work with University of Kansas students.

An article in the Lawrence Journal-World announcing the retirement of Lillian J. Constant after 27 years as head librarian of the the Lawrence Public Library. The article recounts the major events of her tenure and the legacy she leaves behind.

An short article in the Lawrence Outlook announcing the retirement of Lillian J. Constant as head librarian of the the Lawrence Public Library. The article recounts her work in the library and the legacy she leaves behind.

A short piece in the the Lawrence Journal-World announcing the election of Ralph van Handel, a University of Michigan graduate and WWII veteran, to the position of head librarian of the Lawrence Public Library.

The annual report for 1947. The report mentions the retirement of Lillian J. Constant after 28 years as head librarian. Also a robbery and improvements made to the library.

The annual report for 1917. The report mentions the retirement of library director Edward Howard, a shortage of space, and improvements made upon the library.

A letter from library director Wayne Mayo presumably included in a welcome packet for newcomers to Lawrence. The letter invites new residents to visit the library and describes the kind of resources it offers.

A statement from the Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors of the objectives of the library. It outlines the dedication of the library to serving the community and providing useful services and reliable information.

The annual report for 1964. The report mentions the library's place in the community, its efforts at outreach, and new services.

Pictures from the Lawrence Public Library's bazaar display.

The annual report for 1965. The report mentions changes to the library, such as interlibrary loans, a new reference service desk and a State Library survey conducted to survey the needs of the library in 1965.

The annual report for 1966. The report mentions new services, a minor controversy around the rejection of a book, and the increasing inadequacy of the Carnegie building to hold the library.

The annual report for 1967. The report mentions the increasing direness of the library's space issue.

The annual report for 1968. The report mentions improvements to the reference department and, as always, the woes of the Carnegie Building.

The annual report for 1969. The report outlines the timeline of events leading to the decision to place a bond issue on the ballot for the construction of a new library building.