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The text of a 1903 ordinance from Lawrence, Kansas, concerning an election to be held to vote on establishing and maintaining a free public library in the City of Lawrence.

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

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 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 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.

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

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

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 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 report from the library committee proposing two additional rules for the library, the first regarding the use of the library by residents outside city limits and the second allowing the librarian to block entry of books and people infected with…

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.

A resolution by the Special Committee in the Matters of Non-Resident Members proposing a resolution that would allow districts outside Lawrence to nominate and purchase library memberships for residents who desire use of the library.

A small pamphlet outlining the By-Laws and Rules of the Lawrence Public Library in 1908

A leaflet from the Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors asking the citizens of Lawrence to help the library purchase new books. With the construction of the new building and the transition to a free library, the leaflet explains, the library…

A report to the City of Lawrence of the Lawrence Public Library Board. It tells of the first year of the library board, where they elected officers, adopted by-laws, and made plans for the construction of the new building.

The handwritten minutes from the first years of the Lawrence Public Library Board of Directors, starting on April 13, 1903 and ending on February 7, 1905. The document includes copies of the city ordinances that established the existence of the…

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.

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

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.

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.

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