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A brochure outlining the history and growth of the library, it's new needs, and the solution of constructing a new library building.

An advertisement advocating for a library expansion. It outlines the library's needs, the problems it faces, and the details of the projects, including the cost, proposed site, and possible advantages.

The annual report for 1970. The report mentions the passage of the bond issue for a new library on March 3rd and subsequent plans made for the construction of the new building.

The annual report for 1971. The report mentions the progress made on the new building, community use of current services, and new services planned for the future.

The annual report for 1972. The report mentions the major move of the library to its new building on 7th and Vermont.

A photograph of a plaque affixed to the outside of Carnegie library building commemorating the 100 year anniversary of Langston Hughes's birth. The plaque reads, "Many Lawrence residents, including perhaps Langston Hughes, spent pleasant hours…

A photograph of a plaque affixed to the outside of the Carnegie library building commemorating the time from 1904 to 1972 the Lawrence City Library was housed there.

A photograph of Lillian J. Constant's grave marker at the Mount Hope Cemetery (Topeka, Kan.). It shows a simple stone with her name and dates of birth and death engraved.

A two page spread showing the layout of the Lawrence Public Library after its 2014 renovation. It shows the different areas of the library, including adult fiction, media, teen zone, children's corner, computer lab, local history, etc.

A colorful program of the various activities taking place in the library in celebration of the opening of its renovated building.

Plans for the renovation of the Lawrence Public Library by Gould Evans Architects. It shows renderings of the library renovation design as well as floor plans and layouts.

A list of all the journalists in Kansas in the 1870s. The list includes J.S. Boughton, who was involved with newspapers both as a printer, an agent, and a traveling correspondent.

An article announcing the marriage of Nellie Frances Griswold to Herbert Beatty. The article describes the wedding, which took place in the home of Nellie's mother Helen M. Banks and stepfather George A. Banks.

A short article announcing the funeral of J.S. Boughton, five days after his death.

A card distributed to patrons at the Lawrence Public Library telling them about the upcoming referendum for expanding the library and asking for feedback on the proposal.

An oral history with Sherri Turner, assistant director of the Lawrence Public Library, where she talks about her time at the library since 1985. A former reference librarian, she discusses the way the library managed information before the time of…

Oral history interview with Pattie Johnston, outreach coordinator at the Lawrence Public Library, where she talks about her experience of the library, starting with the Carnegie library, which she visited often as a child. She describes the…

Oral history with Linda Clay, of the Lawrence Public Library's children's department, where she talks about her time in the library and the way the children's department has changed throughout the years. Access it HERE

Brad Allen, director of the Lawrence Public Library talks about his time in the library, the design decisions that went into the 2014 renovation, and the place of the library in the community of Lawrence and the world. Access HERE

Oral history interview with Alice Ann Johnson, board member of the Lawrence Public Library Foundation. She tells the story of the foundation and its involvement in the recent renovation of the Lawrence Public Library. She explains the process the…

A photograph of the exterior of the renovated library building, designed by Gould Evans.

A photograph of the exterior facade of the renovated library building, designed by Gould Evans.

A photograph of the exterior of the renovated library building, designed by Gould Evans. The photograph shows a large crowd gathered on the exterior plaza for a library event.