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Local storyteller to perform at Lawrence Public Library

Local storyteller Priscilla Howe will have two performances on Thursday at the Lawrence Public Library. Howe, a former children's librarian, has been a full-time storyteller and puppeteer since 1993, according to her [website][1]. Howe has performed in schools, libraries, conferences, ...

Lawrence Summer Food Program to begin Monday

The Lawrence Summer Food Program begins serving free meals for youths on Monday. The program, which offers free breakfast and lunch, is hoping to serve more people with its recently added site at the Lawrence Public Library Plaza. “The Lawrence Public Library is probably the one we’re ...

Lawrence math teacher reflects on experience on national reality show

After six months of not being able to talk about the final outcome of her run on a national reality show, the finale on Thursday at least offered Lawrence math teacher Brittany Harrell-Miller some relief. “It was nice to finally get to this point and no longer have to keep a secret,” ...

Details for last day of school and graduation for Lawrence school district

The last week of school in the Lawrence district is upon us, bringing the start of summer vacation as well as graduation ceremonies for high school seniors. Here are some details for the coming days: • The last day of school for students in kindergarten through 11th grade in the Lawrence ...

Registration now open for summer camps at Prairie Park Nature Center

If you’d like your child to get some outdoor exercise this summer, the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department has some options coming up. The Prairie Park Nature Center will hold weekly summer adventure camps beginning in June. The camps include various themes, such as fishing, canoeing ...