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  • 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
    1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 03
    Lawrence Public Library
    Sep 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    We’re celebrating with special storytimes, book giveaways and a special dance party!
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  • Toddler Storytime
    Toddler Storytime
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 03
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater
    Sep 03, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Morris the Monkey and Lauren invite toddlers on a joyous book-filled adventure.
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  • Family Support Hours
    Family Support Hours
    Thu, Sep 03
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater
    Sep 03, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    If your family needs support staying afloat, you’re not alone. At O’Connell Children’s Shelter, prevention programs meet families at the first sign of struggle. Their services don't wait for a crisis to happen – the prevention case managers at O’Connell Children's Shelter are there to stop a crisis
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  • Cottin's Hardware Outdoor Farmers Market
    Cottin's Hardware Outdoor Farmers Market
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 03
    Cottin's Hardware & Rental
    Sep 03, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Cottin's Hardware & Rental, 1832 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Cottin's Hardware Outdoor Farmers Market EVERY Thursday April-September
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  • Youth Crafternoon
    Youth Crafternoon
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 03
    Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room B
    Sep 03, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room B, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Join Trans Lawrence Coalition, Youth and Rainbow Kids and Families for our twice monthly crafting events!
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  • Kids & Crafts Storytime
    Kids & Crafts Storytime
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 03
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater
    Sep 03, 2026, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Enjoy engaging stories, delightful songs, playful rhymes, and hands-on activities with Hannah and Crafty the Cat.
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  • Dance Party for Littles: 1KBBK
    Dance Party for Littles: 1KBBK
    Fri, Sep 04
    Lawrence Public Library Auditorium
    Sep 04, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
    Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Bubbles, music, and your favorite LPL storytellers are ready to dance the morning away with you and your littles!
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  • D&D Club
    D&D Club
    Fri, Sep 04
    Lawrence Public Library
    Sep 04, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Hail and well met! Transform yourself into a magical character and join in the epic adventure for 5th edition D&D. Seasoned adventurers and first-timers are all welcome.
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  • D&D Club
    D&D Club
    Fri, Sep 04
    Lawrence Public Library
    Sep 04, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Hail and well met! Transform yourself into a magical character and join in the epic adventure for 5th edition D&D. Seasoned adventurers and first-timers are all welcome.
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  • Lawrence Farmers Market
    Lawrence Farmers Market
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 05
    Lawrence Farmers Market
    Sep 05, 2026, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Lawrence Farmers Market, 824 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Join us at the Lawrence Farmers Market every Saturday morning Rain or Shine.
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  • Paper Plains Zine Fest
    Paper Plains Zine Fest
    Sat, Sep 05
    Lawrence Public Library
    Sep 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
    Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Come hang out at Paper Plains Zine Fest this Labor Day Weekend where you can learn all about zines from amazing free community events and workshops throughout Lawrence!
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  • Find the Bison at the Watkins!
    Find the Bison at the Watkins!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 05
    Watkins Museum of History
    Sep 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Find the bison and join us in celebrating America’s 250th birthday!
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  • Cuentacuentos / Spanish Storytime
    Cuentacuentos / Spanish Storytime
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 05
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater
    Sep 05, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Join us on the first and third Saturdays of each month for stories and activities completely in Spanish!
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  • Magical Musicians (1)
    Magical Musicians (1)
    Sat, Sep 05
    Lawrence Arts Center
    Sep 05, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
    Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Our magical musicians and their caregivers will explore music through play, movements, instruments, and dance all while embracing this amazing stage of our kid's development.
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  • Pokemon Tournament at the Nature Center
    Pokemon Tournament at the Nature Center
    Sat, Sep 05
    Prairie Park Nature Center
    Sep 05, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
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  • Archery
    Archery
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 05
    Prairie Park Nature Center
    Sep 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046, USA
    Whether you're a beginner or interested in becoming a competitive archer, our classes offer a variety of skill-building exercises and games fun for ages 7 and up.
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  • Chess at the Library: Youth Edition
    Chess at the Library: Youth Edition
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Sep 06
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater
    Sep 06, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lawrence Public Library Readers' Theater, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, USA
    Join fellow Chess enthusiasts for a free community chess gathering on the first Sunday of each month in the Readers’ Theater.
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  • Tiny Ones - TimberNook
    Tiny Ones - TimberNook
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Sep 07
    996 E 650 Rd
    Sep 07, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    996 E 650 Rd, 996 E 650 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66047, USA
    Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive ideas on how to inspire independent play at home.
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