The Lawrence Public Library Reader | Fall | Issue 2, Volume 1 | SEP–NOV 2020

L A W R E N C E P U B L I C L I B R A RY

READER FALL | SEP–NOV 2020

LIBRARY NEWS + EVENTS CALENDAR

SEP 1–NOV 30, 2020 VOLUME 2 / ISSUE 1

The Reader is a quarterly news magazine and events calendar by the Lawrence Public Library and the Library Friends & Foundation.

QUESTIONS + FEEDBACK Heather Kearns Marketing Coordinator Kristin Soper Events Coordinator

EMAIL: reader@lplks.org PHONE: 785-843-3833

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ON THE COVER Our Youth Services team members Matt, Vanessa, Jenny, and Lauren created a mural for the opening of "LPL Express" (Phase 3 of the library's Reopening Plan) featuring popular children's book characters wearing masks and social distancing. The library does not endorse wearing underwear on your face like Captain Underpants.

CONTENTS Director's Note The Library and COVID-19 Kaw Valley Jukebox Shop, Stop, and Talk Neil's eBook Gift to All of Us Give to the Library Friends & Foundation All-ages Library Events Summer Snapshots

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See Lawrence: Parks & Green Spaces All proceeds benefit the artists and Lawrence Public Library. Prints and postcards available for purchase at:

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"LPL EXPRESS" LIBRARY HOURS MON–FRI SAT–SUN

10 AM–6 PM 12–6 PM

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our hours of operation have been adjusted to fit our safety plan. Please check our website for updates and changes. lplks.org | ©2020 Lawrence Public Library

Lawrence Public Library (LPL for short) is a community hub that believes in the power of connecting with each other through shared knowledge and resources. Located in the heart of Downtown Lawrence, Kansas, we are committed to providing a space where our community can learn connect, create, and grow through access to our vast collections, resources, services, programs, and knowledgeable staff.

The library is supported by tax dollars, record-breaking book sales and philanthropic efforts by the LPL Friends & Foundation, and the dedicated efforts of more than 300 volunteers.

All are welcome.

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Library Board of Trustees

DIRECTOR'S NOTE

Ursula Minor, Chair Sarah Goodwin Thiel, Vice Chair David Vance, Secretary-Treasurer Jennifer Bonilla-Scotten Brady Flannery Joan Golden Judy Keller Kevan Vick Jennifer Ananda, Mayor Brad Allen, Executive Director

Library Friends & Foundation Board of Directors Mary Burchill, Chair Craig Penzler, Vice Chair Jane Medina, Secretary Joan Golden, Treasurer Kassie Edwards Nieters Brandon Eisman Mary Gage Annamarie Hill Rachel Rademacher Stan Ring Dan Storey Imani Wadud Kathleen Morgan, Executive Director Angela Hyde, Coordinator Brad Allen, Ex-Officio

We can help you in these languages: Vanessa Spanish (native speaker)

Yilan Chinese (native speaker) Ian + Logan Spanish (intermediate) Hazlett MSA Arabic (advanced) French (fluent)

We're here for you.

I started my job at Lawrence Public Library eight years ago and I'm so proud of what our community has accomplished together. We are honored and humbled by the way you have embraced your public library and the group of humans who work here.

And now, as I write this, the world has changed so dramatically, so quickly. In a desperately naive way, I want to pretend that we will snap back into place quickly and easily. However, we all know — at least for the near future — that things are going to be weird and worrisome for a while. We have to settle in, embrace our uncertainty, acknowledge our fear, and work together.

We pledge to exercise a generous amount of caution as we welcome you back to the library. Thank you for continuing to be patient with us as we roll out services that match our need for safety for all involved. When I decided to try my hand at being a library director, I never imagined providing library service during a worldwide pandemic. Luckily, Lawrence has an amazingly creative and clever group of library staff who are dedicated to serving you. We will do our best for you while remaining committed to a safe reopening of our community.

See you at the library (in a mask and from a distance)!

Heather French (intermediate)

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LPL + COVID-19 | lplks.org/library-reopening-plan

LPL Express: Think "Grab-n-Go"

Our Reopening Plan's Phase 3 services are designed for you to enjoy a convenient, safe, and efficient library visit.

MON–FRI | 10 AM–6 PM SAT–SUN | 12–6 PM Welcome back! The library reopened with basic services on June 29 and we're continuing to rethink how to safely provide you with a great library experience. The information here is current at the time of publication, but we suggest checking lplks.org before your visit for the latest updates to services during COVID-19.

Book displays are back so you can find something without much effort. Bring a mask (it's required); if you forget, we'll give you one.

Aim for about a 15-minute visit unless you're using our computer lab. No worries if it lasts a bit longer; it's a guideline, not a rule.

Plan ahead, optimize your time, and just try your best!

YOU CAN DO THIS

• browse the collections • pick out items • pick up holds • use the catalog • check out items • pick up new library cards • ask questions • return items inside • buy merchandise • donate books (by appointment only) • use a computer (1 hour per person / day) • use our wi-fi in the lab (1 hour per person / day) • copy / print (free up to $2.50) • scan / fax

BUT, NOT THIS (YET) • hang out / gather • bring in food • use meeting rooms • use study rooms • book the auditorium • share newspapers

SPACES ON A BREAK ?

Is it available list. a k first + bring Chec

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Teen Zone, The Merc Café, the Lower Level, and our SOUND+VISION Studio.

lplks.org

LPL + COVID-19 | FROM HOME

Socialize

Learn new things

Start a conversation

Stay informed

Watch storytime on Facebook Live, join book clubs or have coffee on Zoom, and craft with pals in our virtual Teen Zone.

Get any question answered and help with what to read next, vent to a Peer Support Specialist, and chat us up on social media.

Entertain yourself

Browse and download eBooks, eComics and audiobooks, stream indie films and documentaries, and read magazines.

Listen to our podcast, build a family tree, learn to write grants or speak a language, add a new career or tech skill to your resume.

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Get unlimited New York Times articles, and up-to-date library news.

Explore resources

Cut through the noise and find what you need to know most with direct links to LMH Health, Kansas Department of Labor, the Chamber of Commerce, and more.

The health and safety of our patrons, staff, and community is our highest priority during this time.

We’re working hard to gradually reopen the library with a phased approach. Each phase may need to be reevaluated to conform with the latest orders from the state or county, service demand, library capacity, and the current situation at hand.

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LPL ONLINE | NEW SERVICE

Kaw Valley Jukebox: Local music anywhere

by Joel Bonner, LPL Tech Assistant The pandemic brought local music performances to a halt. Where once an enjoyable night out with live music was only a weekend (and most weeknights) away, now musicians and listeners are relying on digital platforms almost exclusively to share their art.

While live performances are put on hold, Lawrence Public Library and its SOUND+VISION studio have created a way for you to access local music from any internet-connected device.

Kaw Valley Jukebox (KVJB) is your pass to amazing local talent, and unlike at a live show, you’re not limited to just the artists on a single evening’s lineup. Any Lawrence musician from any point in time can be found here. KVJB is a free, local music time capsule.

KVJB is a digital archive of vital local music history from Lawrence and surrounding areas. Nowhere else can one find content from area artists both contemporary and completely-lost-to-history.

For some artists’ recordings, this is the only place they can be found anymore (save for maybe some forgotten tape and vinyl collections scattered across the land)! And what’s more, users can curate

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LISTEN NOW: music.lplks.org to their tastes with a "favoriting" feature just by entering their library card number.

The sheer volume and quality of work to come out of our relatively small community is absolutely mind blowing. KVJB aims to be just as much a hub for Lawrence history nerds, music fans, and nostalgia junkies as it does to be a chance to show off the awesome, talented community of artists in the area.

The collection will be ever-growing. Twice per year, local artists will have a chance to submit their recordings to KVJB. So musicians, get those recordings ready to go!

Help build the music archive.

Do you know a local contact who might know some musicians of Lawrence's past? Is there a community of musicians you don’t see represented in the collection? If so, please reach out to them, or tell us so we can. We want to help preserve everything Lawrence has to offer! Reach out to us about anything at the email below.

KawValleyJukebox@lplks.org

Missing the book sales?

Got books to donate?

Schedule a time to shop or donate in person!

SHOP IN PERSON: bit.ly/LPLFFbookappt SHOP ONLINE: lplff.square.site DONATE: bit.ly/LPLFFdonate Contact Angela Hyde for more info: ahyde@lplks.org | 785-843-383 ext. 149

We're in the neighborhood!

Ask questions, browse, get a card, and more...

Ask anything.

MON–FRI | 10 AM–6 PM SAT-SUN | 12-6 PM

IMAGE: Leah Newton

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FRIENDS & FOUNDATION | NOW MORE THAN EVER

As his illness progressed, he never really slowed down. He just rested more and relied more on eBooks.

“He loved the fact that he could just sit at home and check out books to read on his Kindle,” Leni says.

“He'd talk about how much fun and easy it was. He'd even get eBook versions of books he already owned that were too big and heavy to read on his lap. He read so much, I don’t think he was getting very much rest, honestly.”

Leni and Neil Salkind volunteering at a library book sale

Neil's eBook gift to all of us

by Cathy Hamilton LPL Friends & Foundation Legacy Coordinator

Neil Salkind was a prolific writer and editor and, as he loved to remind family, had three letters to the editor published by the New York Times in his lifetime. He was also an avid collector of first edition fiction books, many of them signed by their authors.

“I told him he had to do something with those books,” says Neil’s widow, Leni Salkind. “I didn’t know what was valuable and I wasn’t going to know what he wanted me to do with them. So, he culled through all of his books and got rid of 500 that were unsigned and gave them all to the library. Then, he continued to buy more signed first editions. So, there were no empty spaces on the shelves. He filled them up again!”

Loyal supporters of LPL’s Friends & Foundation, Neil and Leni sorted, priced, and scanned books. In addition, both Salkinds worked sideby-side at countless book sales over the years.

“During every sale, one of the organizers, Marian Wilber, would take pictures of all the volunteers,” Leni remembers. “I have a big collection of those pictures. There’s a ton of them on the refrigerator of the two of us sitting next to each other working the sale. You can see all of our hair changes throughout the years. The ups, the downs, the different colors.”

Neil always loved technology and the toys associated with that. He acquired a Kindle, Kindle Fire, an iPad, and got hooked on eBooks.

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After Neil passed away in 2017, Leni and her two children, Sara and Micah (also book lovers), were inspired to gift the library with the Neil J. Salkind eBook Collection.

“This incredible tribute to Neil provides more than 700 eBooks to pick from,” says Brad Allen, library director. “Our digital collection is experiencing record usage, and this has provided a huge boost in what we can offer to the community.”

“We were trying to think of something that would best memorialize him, and because eBooks gave him so much joy, we decided to create the Neil J. Salkind eBook Collection.

With the fund supporting the library’s holdings, it's now a more permanent gift,” Leni says.

Make a gift to support the

Neil J. Salkind eBook Collection:

lplks.org/friendsfoundation

Download 700+ eBooks at

bit.ly/SalkindeBooks

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION | GIVE

SNIP. SEND. SUPPORT.

Thank you.

These titles have been made available through the generous support of the Salkind family, in memory of Dr. Neil Salkind, a longtime Friend of Lawrence Public Library and Professor at the University of Kansas.

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EVENTS

ALL AGES

Civic Engagement 101 Series

Mystery Spooky Scavenger Hunt

In partnership with the League of Women Voters of Lawrence/Douglas County, we're bringing you a multi-part series on civic engagement as we approach the general election. Learn more about roles and levels of government, and how to engage with civic leaders on issues that matter to you.

Tune in on the last Monday of each month as we approach the November election.

Check our website for presenter and topic info. Watch for updates at: bit.ly/LPLcivic

Oct 1–31 | Throughout various parks

We're bringing back our scavenger hunt, but this time with a spooky twist! Search for “ghosts” in parks all over Lawrence and collect the clues for a special surprise to be revealed on Halloween! There will be prizes and fun; it’s going to be SPOOKTACULAR.

Star Wars Reads Day

SAT | Oct 3 | Times vary | Online

Celebrate Star Wars with an experience unlike anything we’ve done before with crafts, trivia, snacks and more. You don’t want to miss this day of all things “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” See our online calendar for more details.

ADULTS Election Season

Get detailed info for Douglas County at: elections-hub-dgco.hub.arcgis.com TUE | Oct 13 Last day to register to vote

How to join live events online 1 — go to lplks.org 2 — search event name 3 — click to join event 4 — if registration is required, we'll send a meeting link Due to COVID-19, library events have moved online unless noted otherwise and are subject to change.

Check lplks.org to confirm location, date, and time closer to your event.

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WED | Oct 14 Advance voting begins by mail and in person TUE | Oct 27 Deadline to request an advance ballot to be mailed MON | Nov 2 Advance voting closes at 12 PM TUE | Nov 3 General election

2020 Census Deadline WED | Sep 30 | Online

Make a difference in your community! The deadline to fill out the 2020 Census has been extended to September 30. Respond online, by mail, or over the phone. For more information: 2020census.gov

MON | Aug 31, Sept 28, Oct 26 | 7–8 PM Zoom

Mindful Crafting Online

SATS | Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14 | 1–2 PM Zoom Registration required Join us for art-making and creative play!

Connect with other crafters to explore crafting and art-making as it relates to mindfulness and health. We’ll only use supplies that can be easily found at home or in a grocery store. Topics and presenters TBD; visit bit.ly/LPLMndflCraft for updates.

Email Ruby for more information: rmackinnonlove@lplks.org

William Ottens: Librarian Tales TUE | Sep 15 | 7–8 PM | Crowdcast

Hear the good, the bad, and the ugly of working behind service desks and in the library stacks.

Learn about strange things discovered in book drops, weird, obscure reference questions, tax season stress, things your local librarians don't want to hear, and more. Ottens uncovers professional pet peeves and addresses stereotypes and misguided assumptions. William Ottens is Lawrence Public Library's Cataloging and Collection Development Coordinator and creator of Librarian Problems, a librarycentric Tumblr and Twitter presence. He has worked in collection development, reference, administration, and cataloging.

Librarian Tales is his first book.

How to find a library event: go to lplks.org, select "events" from the menu, type in key words, and click the red magnifying glass!

Lunch + Learn… About Death WEDS | Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18 12–1:30 PM | Zoom

End of life decisions and conversations are difficult. We're partnering with LMH Health, Visiting Nurses Association, and Midland Care to help make things easier for you and your loved ones. In this Lunch & Learn series from Before You Check Out, you'll find out more about Advance Directives and other important forms, hear from healthcare professionals and death doulas, and learn how to help someone who's grieving.

Genealogy/Local History Virtual Drop-In

WEDS | Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18 | 4–5 PM Zoom Registration required Researching your house’s history, delving into genealogy, or exploring Lawrence’s storied past? Join us and get acquainted with the library’s resources for digging into local and family history. Melissa can answer quesitons: mfisherisaacs@lplks.org.

Meet KU Authors

WED | Sep 23 | 7–8 PM | Online TBA WED | Oct 28 | 7–8 PM | Online TBA

We're happy to partner with the Hall Center for the Humanities for this series that brings KU scholars and their work to Lawrence Public Library.

Sep 23 | David Farber Crack: Rock Cocaine, Street Capitalism, and the Decade of Greed A shattering account of the crack cocaine years, Crack tells the story of the young men who bet their lives on the rewards of selling 'rock' cocaine, the people who gave themselves over to the crack pipe, and the often-merciless authorities who incarcerated legions of African Americans caught in the crack cocaine underworld.

Based on interviews, archival research, judicial records, underground videos, and prison memoirs, Crack explains why, in a de-industrializing America in which market forces ruled and entrepreneurial risk-taking was celebrated, the crack industry was a lucrative enterprise for the 'Horatio Alger boys' of their place and time. These young, mostly African American entrepreneurs were profit-sharing partners in a deviant, criminal form of economic globalization.

Crack takes a hard look at the dark side of late twentieth-century capitalism.

Oct 28 | Susan K. Harris Mark Twain, the World, and Me: Following the Equator, Then and Now Harris follows Twain’s last lecture tour as he wound his way through the British Empire.

Structured as a series of interlocking essays written in the first person, this engaging volume draws on Twain’s insights into the histories and cultures of Australia, India, and South Africa and weaves them into timely reflections on the legacies of those countries today. Harris meditates on what Twain’s travels mean for her as a scholar, a white woman, a Jewish American, a wife, and a mother. By treating topics as varied as colonial rule, the clash between Indigenous and settler communities, racial and sexual “inbetweenness,” and species decimation, Harris reveals how the world we know grew out of the colonial world Twain encountered. Her essays explore identity issues that still trouble us today: respecting race and gender, preserving nature, honoring Indigenous peoples, and respecting religious differences.

Mend ‘n Mingle

THUS | Sep 24, Oct 29, Nov 19 | 7–8 PM Zoom

Looking for an excuse to sit down and mend something, or just curious to learn how? This is your chance! Join us for an

hour of Zoom socializing and mending on the last Thursday of the month. Have your worn clothing, needle, and thread at hand or just bring your questions.

Baker Bird Walk

SAT | OCT 10 | 8–10 AM | Baker Wetlands

Start the day off right with a guided bird walk through the Baker Wetlands (1365 North 1250 Road) with Dr. Roger Boyd.

Social distancing and masks required.

Small Business Storytime: Leeway Franks + Leeway Butcher THU | OCT 15 | 6:30–7:30 PM | Zoom

Entrepreneurship requires out-of-the-box thinking at the best of times. During a global pandemic, that ability to pivot and reinvent has only become more crucial.

Lee and K Meisel, co-owners of Leeway Franks and Leeway Butcher — one of only a few Indigenous-owned restaurants — have experienced that firsthand and will be here to share the story behind their business and their insights into navigating today’s unique challenges.

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Train Park Tree Tour

SAT | OCT 24 | 10–11 AM Watson Park (727 Kentucky)

We'll meet by the train in Watson Park (AKA the Train Park) to learn some tree I.D. and basic botany. The tour will be led

by LPL information assistant (and former certified arborist) Jake Vail. Masks and social distancing required.

BOOK CLUBS YA for Grownups

First Thursdays | 7–8 PM | Zoom

A book club for adults who enjoy young adult (YA) fiction or anyone interested in exploring the variety of genres from the category. If you've read the selection, come participate. 10-12 copies of the book are available from one of our Book Club in a Bag kits. To reserve a book or get info, email Kimberly at klopez@lplks.org.

Sep 3 | Strange the Dreamer Oct 1 | Call Me By Your Name Nov 5 | Daughter of the Forest

BYOBB

Every other Tuesday | 7–8 PM | Zoom

Unwind with the #BookSquad. We'll be sipping tea, whiskey, wine, and the sorts while we talk books. We'd love to see your beautiful shining faces and hear what you've been reading these days. Email Polli for the Zoom link: pkenn@lplks.org.

Social Justice Book Club

Second Sundays | 4–5:30 PM | Zoom

This book club gets us thinking and talking about inequality and injustice in the U.S. Nonfiction, novels, memoirs, and more — we seek multiple perspectives, with many points of entry, and we work to center the voices of marginalized communities and people through our exploration. Email Polli for info: pkenn@lplks.org.

Sep 13 | White Working Class Oct 11 | Left Hand of Darkness Nov 8 | Postcolonial Love Poem

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Speculative Fiction Book Club Second Tuesdays | 7–8 PM | Zoom

Do you like world-building fantasy? Eerie dystopias? Far-out sci-fi? Or, do you have zero idea what we're talking about, but want to discuss weird books with cool people? This club is for you! Barbadian writer Karen Lord desribes speculative fiction as "an umbrella term for science fiction, fantasy, and several other subgenres of improbable what-ifs." Intrigued? Email Leah for more info: lnewton@lplks.org.

Sep 14 | Song of Achilles Oct 13 | Book title TBA Nov 10 | Book title TBA

Last Wednesday Book Club Last Wednesdays | 7–8 PM | Zoom

Join the library's longest running adult book club! Selections range from beloved classics to modern favorites. Anyone who's read the current month's book is invited to participate. Contact Ian for more info: istepp@lplks.org.

Sep 30 | The Grammarians Oct 28 | There There Dec 2 | Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?

Mystery Book Club

SUN | Sep 20, Nov 15 | 1:30–3:30 PM Zoom

At each meeting, we look at a different mystery subgenre. Reserve your spot and choose a book from our list of titles.

We'll enjoy a lively discussion about each others' books. Email Shirley for more info: sbraunlich@lplks.org. Topics will be: Sep 20 | Mysteries translated into English Nov 15 | Capers and Heists

HEALTH SPOT + SMART Recovery

WED | 5–6:30 PM | Zoom SUN-SAT | 4–8 PM | 785-550-0764 SMART Recovery (Self Management And Recovery Training) supports folks who have chosen to abstain, or are considering abstinence from any addictive behavior such as substance abuse or gambling.

Learn to change self-defeating thinking, emotions, and actions, and work towards long-term satisfactions and quality of life.

Second Thursday Book Club

Second Thursdays | 7–8:30 PM | Zoom

Read and discuss a new title each month over food and cocktails. Email Polli for more info: pkenn@lplks.org.

Sep 10 | The World That We Knew Oct 8 | Such a Fun Age Nov 12 | TBD — email Polli for details

Nature Book Club

WED | Sep 16 | 6:30–8 PM | Zoom

Join us to discuss fiction or nonfiction books connected to the natural world.

Share what you’re reading and get new recommendations from the library’s Jake and Shirley, who you can email for more info: sbraunlich@lplks.org.

Opioid and Pain Awareness Panel Discussion THU | Sept 10 | 7–8 PM | Zoom

In collaboration with Lawrence Memorial Hospital, this panel-style discussion will open up conversations about the opioid crisis across our community and country.

This epidemic is a leading public health issue that is not only affecting health, but social and economic welfare. It costs our country over $78 billion per year. We'll discuss the impact of opioid use disorders, risk factors, safe pain management, and local community resources available.

TECHNOLOGY RETIREMENT BOOT CAMP Zoom Fun + Games

TUES | Sep 1 — Nov 24 | 4 PM | Zoom

Join us every Tuesday for virtual fun and games with fellow retirees. From Bingo to Trivia, we offer a weekly game that offers you a fun way to meet friends and try something new. Email Cathy to sign up: chamilton@lplks.org.

Virtual Coffee Break

FRIS | Sep 4 – Nov 20 | 10 AM | Zoom

This is a weekly opportunity to take a break from the news, meet new friends, vent a little, and share tips on dealing with the quarantine. We’ll talk books, TV, movies, latest toilet paper sightings, best delivery food, and much, much more! Email Cathy to sign up: chamilton@lplks.org.

Downsizers Club

THUS | Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5 | 4 PM | Zoom

On the first Thursday of the month, learn how to sell, donate, gift, or dispose of your extra possessions — then DO it!

Sep 3: Paper Paper Paper!

Oct 1: Electronics Extravaganza Nov 5: What’s your stuff worth?

Dessert and a Movie Night

WEDS | Sep 9, Oct 14, Nov 11 | 7 PM Zoom

On the second Wednesday each month, savor your favorite sweet with friends on Zoom to discuss the Kanopy film of the month. Free with your library card!

Wine Around the World THUS | Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19 5 PM | Zoom

On the third Thursday each month, local wine experts will lead virtual tastings of wines from various regions.

Remote Music Collaboration 101 THU | Sept 17 | 7–8 PM | Zoom

With such distance between us, technology plays a big role in how we connect. For musicians, it can be challenging. There are so many options with computers, audio devices, and video conferencing services that it can be hard to make sense of it all.

In this program, we’ll explore some of the best ways to create music together online. We’ll cover options for live streamed performances, remote recording sessions, online jams, and more.

Get Outdoors + Record: The Basics of Field Recording and Found Sound THU | Oct 22 | 7–8 PM Facebook Premiere

Trash cans, chains, running water, bird calls — anything that produces a cool sound can add exciting, unique texture to any song. In this S+V video premiere, learn the basics of recording “found sounds” outside of the studio, including the kinds of equipment used to capture audio on-the-go, and some tips and tricks to incorporate them into a musical context.

Logic Pro X: Latest and Greatest THU | Nov 19 | 7–8 PM Facebook Premiere

Touted for ease of use and comprehensive workflow, Logic rolled out a bundle of new features in its latest version focusing on drag-and-drop functionality and straightforward use. These include a completely redesigned Sampler and Drum Machine Designer, a new step sequencer, a new arranging tool, Live Loops, and much more. Join us for this S+V video premiere to take a look at some new features that make recording and arranging a breeze!

TEENS Call for VolunTeens Starts Sep 1 | Online

Looking for some virtual service hours?

Why not write reviews for the library?

Using your LPL Bibliocommons account, you can earn one volunteer hour per 100 word review of any library items. Visit our website at lplks.org/volunteens for more information.

D&D Club

THU | Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov 5 | 4–6 PM Dischord Registration required Hail and well met! Transform yourself into a magical character and join in the epic adventure for 5th edition D&D on the first Thursday of the month. First-timers and seasoned adventurers are all welcome.

Participation requires a Discord account, so email Will for details at wgross@lplks.org.

Make + Take Teen Craft Kits

WED | Sep 9, 23; Oct 14, 28; Nov 11, 25 All day | At the library Registration required Craft on your own time by picking up a ready-to-go craft kit from LPL! Register online for each month to reserve that month’s set of craft kits. Kits are available for pickup every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the Youth Services desk.

9/9: Succulent terrariums 9/23: Scrunchies + shrinky dinks 10/14: DIY felt banner flags 10/28: Halloween crafts 11/11: Slime kit + paint by sticker 11/25: Sharpie mug art

Teen Paint-a-long

SAT | Sep 12 | 2–3 PM | Zoom Registration required Create a masterpiece by following along with other artists! Painting supply kits will be available for pickup the day before (FRI, Sep 11) at the Youth Services desk.

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Teen Advisory Board

KIDS

Join TAB and help make the Teen Zone an even better place for teens! We meet every second Monday. Apply online at: lplks.org/teen-advisory-board.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MON | Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9 | 4–5 PM Zoom

Game of the Month

SAT | Sep 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 | 1–2 PM Zoom Registration required Compete against your fellow gamers in a tournament every third Saturday! New games each month.

Teen Book Club

SAT | Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 21 | 2–3 PM Zoom Registration required Join us for a brand new teens-only book club! We’ll read one book each month and meet for discussion on all things young adult (YA) literature. Email Centi at cclogston@lplks.org to register and get the Zoom link.

Kitchen Explorers

Ages 7-11 WEDS | Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 4 PM Zoom Registration required Get your spatula ready and join LPL and The Merc to whip up something, fun, artsy, and tasty in the kitchen. From learning to make butter in a jar, cooking a delicious lunch, stamping it up with some veggies, you'll learn to cook an array of wonderful experiments. Space is limited. Register online or call 785-843-3833.

Kid President of LPL Ages 8-11 WEDS | Oct 7, 14, 21, 28 4–5 PM | Zoom Registration required

Get into the Halloween spirit and solve a mystery before time runs out. Sign up with friends and put your sleuthing skills to the test. Registration closes FRI, Oct 16 or when all spots are filled.

Learn about the world of politics and throw your hat in the ring to become Kid President of LPL! We’ll have special guests, including Mayor Jennifer Ananda, The Dole Institute of Politics, and Kansas Public Radio help walk us through notable campaigns, candidate slogans, and kids who've changed the world. We’ll also talk about creating a platform as a candidate.

Kids will create a poster telling Lawrence what they stand for which will be voted on by LPL visitors. The winner will be given a budget to perform a service project in Lawrence. Let the race begin! Space is limited. Register online or call 785-8433833.

Teen Cook-a-long

Junior Author Camp

SEP: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Benjamin Sáenz) OCT: Dread Nation (Justina Ireland) NOV: Ms. Marvel Vol. 1 (G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona)

Virtual Murder Mystery Party FRI | Oct 23 | 6–8 PM | Zoom Registration required

FRI | Nov 13 | 5–7 PM | Zoom Registration required Learn fun, new recipes by following along with fellow chefs! Ingredient kits will be available for pickup the day before (THU, Nov 12) at our Youth Services desk.

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Grades 8-11 WEDS | Nov 4, 11, 18; Dec 2 | 4–5 PM Zoom

Would you love to be an author? Do you wonder how graphic novels are made?

Join us to hear from working authors and artists about different kinds of writing, get tips, and find inspiration!

KANSAS READS TO PRESCHOOLERS Nov 1–30, 2020 | Online + Outside

November is Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Month! We’re participating with librarians across the state to bring you Eric Litwin’s Groovy Joe: Ice Cream and Dinosaurs at storytimes along with other fab musical stories. To participate, just sign up in our Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Beanstack Challenge and earn copies of the book.

You even have a chance to win a gift card to the Toy Store! Check our online web calendar for up-to-date details.

Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Downtown Storywalk© All ages Nov 1–30 | Library + Mass Street

Start at the library then stroll downtown while reading this year’s KRP picture book in store windows along Massachusetts Street. Pick up a map for the walk from the Children’s Desk or online and make sure to participate in our Beanstack KRP Challenge to earn free copies of this year’s books and a chance to win a Toy Store gift certificate.

Dance Party for Littles!

KRP Edition Ages 0–5 Nov (exact date TBD) | Zoom

Get ready to cut a rug in your living room!

Our Kansas Reads to Preschoolers theme of singing and dancing means it’s time to boogie with a dance party! Join Lauren, Margo, and Singing Sarah for a live, Zoom singing and dancing extravaganza.

Check our online web calendar for up-todate details.

CLUBS

Registration required to get a Zoom link and supplies if provided. Register online or at 785-843-3833.

Tween Club: To Go!

Grades 3-5 FRIS | Sept 4, 18; Oct 2, 16; Nov 6, 20 3:30–5 PM | In the library

Your favorite club is back as a grab ‘n’ go activity! Pick up your snack and craft kit between 3:30-5 PM, take it home, munch your snack, and create your craft!

Mysterious Mustache Book Club Ages 8-11 SUNS | Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 | 1:30 PM Zoom

Love getting into the world of a book?

Wanna chat with other book lovers and be part of a book club? Here's what we’ll read and discuss: Sept 20: Into the Wild (Erin Hunter) Oct 18: Stella By Starlight (Sharon Draper) Nov 15: Guts (Raina Telgemeier)

Junior Author Writing Club

STORYTIMES Sunday Storytime

All ages SUNS | 3:30 PM | Facebook Live

Join Matt on Facebook Live as he tells jokes, sings songs, reads books, and shares crafts carefully chosen to excite young minds. Craft supplies for the following week's storytime will be available to pick up on Fridays at the children's desk.

Toddler Storytime

2-year-olds MONS | 10:30 AM | Facebook Live

Morris the Monkey visits Lauren at her house to bring you stories, songs, and rhymes. Find it all on Lawrence Public Library's Facebook page!

Sing & Rhyme Storytime

All ages MONS | 6:30 PM | Facebook + YouTube

Explore movement, play, and the joy of active music-making with Singing Sarah in the comfort of your own home!

Library Storytime

Ages 3+ TUES | 10:30 AM | Facebook + YouTube

Miss Linda shares all her favorite stories, crafts, and rhymes for preschoolers. Craft supplies for the following week’s storytime will be available to pick up on Fridays at the Children’s Desk.

Books & Babies

Ages 0-23 months WEDS | 10:30 AM | Facebook + YouTube Bounce, sing, and listen to stories with Jenny, Clark, and Malika on the library's Facebook or Youtube pages.

Cuentacuentos (Spanish Storytime)

All ages SATS | Sept 5, 19; Oct 3, 17; Nov 7, 21 10: 30 AM | Facebook + YouTube

Acompáñanos desde su casa y disfruta de cuentos y canciones con Vanessa a través de Youtube y Facebook en la página de Lawrence Public Library. Enjoy stories and songs from home with Vanessa on the library’s Facebook and Youtube pages.

Ages 8-11 WEDS I Sep 9, Oct 14 | 4 PM | Zoom

Do you love writing? Want to share what you’re working on? If so, come write with us and share what you create at our club!

Young Fiction Book Club

Ages 5-8 SATS I Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14 | 3:30 PM Zoom

Adventure with Margo and Mary through chapter books. Take home an activity pack and tune in for book science experiments, book talks, crafts. Learn and create with us!

Watch all your favorite storytimes live on Facebook!

Brick Builders Club

Ages 5-11 SUNS | Sep 13, Oct 11, Nov 8 | 1 PM Zoom

Construct with LEGO, challenge yourself with building games, and share your creations with other Master Builders!

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Imagine more.

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Masks are required inside.

If you forget yours, we'll provide one. If you can't wear a mask for medical reasons, call us and we'll help with accommodations.

We welcomed you back to browsing the stacks...

Ilka found sola

ce in a library book

Vanessa + Karen got your holds ready

Angela sold books on Facebook Live

Mohammad + Fares read for 30 hours!

Image courtesy of Abrar Alyaqout

2020 Summer Snapshots

We watched Stor ytime at home duri ng quarantine

Image courtesy of Sarah Childers Gillum

Huge thanks to Jeff and Mary Weinberg for making this issue of The Reader possible.