Romantic date night ideas in Lawrence. Restaurants, shows, concerts, and unique experiences for couples.
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Have you mastered the basics of crochet and are looking to expand your skills? In this class, we will build on the basic chain and single crochet stitches to make more advanced pieces. All materials provided. You must know how to chain and single crochet to be successful in this class. This is a...
Activities are posted at the Makerspace, please message us for more information. No registration needed, this is a drop in program for all ages. Some weeks may not have an activity you leave with but feature community projects or offer knowledge building opportunities.
Dr. Ethan Rafuse explains General Joseph Hooker's controversial role in the Civil War, known for his organizational reforms and defeat at Chancellorsville, which overshadowed his efforts to strengthen the Union Army.
Learn CorelDraw on a basic level. Learn about the different tools and to how to achieve beginner tasks such as aligning objects and outlining them. The class will tie in the techniques used to prepare files used with the equipment available in the space.
Have you ever wondered why there are different types of flour at the grocery store? Do you know which one to use for cooking or baking? This session will be a “loaf” of fun that you don’t want to miss out on. *date change due to presenter availability
Do you crochet, knit, cross stitch, or embroider? Bring your own needle arts project to this informal craft and chat, where you can work on your latest project and visit with other crafters. Stay the whole time or just drop in for a little while. All skill levels welcome!
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. After its proxies are devastated and its offensive capability pummeled in the latest war in the Middle East, a rogue group of...
Join us to play a variety of tabletop games, with snacks and drinks provided. Bring friends and play together or make new friends while you play. You're welcome to bring your own games, or use those provided from MNU's Mabee Library.
Get together with other Pokémon and Beyblade fans to play and hang out! Bring your Pokémon cards and Beyblades to trade or battle with friends. A few Pokémon decks, Beyblades and an arena will be provided for play. Don’t know how to play? No worries! We’ll get you started! For 4th - 8th graders.
Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park resort with water slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, MagiQuest, arcade, and family activities.
Grab a coffee and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club. You’ll hear about some of the latest and greatest books available at the library, then we’ll go around the circle and discuss what each of us has read in the past month. Feel free to come as early as 9:30 AM to...
Come hang out with other adventurers to play the popular RPG Dungeons & Dragons! It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an expert, all are welcome. Learn from other players and from guest hosts.
Give blood and save a life. Click here to make an appointment.
Test your knowledge with our version of the classic game show. We will play in teams, so don’t worry if you don’t think you know anything! Snacks provided.
Registration required to participate with your own device; Watch party in the East Room for those who prefer to come to the library to view the presentation Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from...
Summer Chess is back! Have fun this summer playing chess with an expert. Beginners will learn the strategies involved in the game and experienced players can improve and prepare for tournaments.
LTC Nathan Jennings recounts the life of John Coffee Hays, a legendary figure in the early years of the Texas Republic, where he served as a Captain in the Texas Rangers, known for his bold tactics, frontier leadership, and playing a key role in shaping the Rangers' identity.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Can J.D. Salinger's classic still tell us anything about what it means to be American? Revisit that too-wise-for-his-age, smart aleck Holden Caulfield and his quest for the un-phony. This title is available as an ebook on Libby.
Master Gardeners Pat Matthews, Duane Horne and Linda Forsberg clarify the language used to understand planting instructions, plant species and other gardening lingo.
Dr. Gates Brown discusses how Dwight D. Eisenhower took on key leadership roles in the years following World War II, including Army Chief of Staff and NATO commander, helping shape postwar military policy and international alliances.
Think you can build the tallest tower? The strongest bridge? The best catapult? What if all you have to work with is spaghetti noodles and marshmallows? Or paper? Join us for a fun, hands-on challenge each month where you'll design and build a new invention using the materials provided - then test.
Registration required to participate with your own device; Watch party in the East Room for those who prefer to participate at the library What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible… was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work,.
Raised beds provide a permanent feature on a patio or elsewhere in the garden and support a wide range of plants. Learn from Master Gardener Gwynn Pierce how to choose materials to suit your size and budget, prepare the soil mixture and how to space seeds and plants.
Celebrate Earth with fun activities and learn more about what you can do to help take care of the planet. Play games using recycled materials, make crafts using recycled materials, participate in a book swap (bring any books you no longer want and swap them for other books brought to the swap - any.
Join us for classic game shows, board games, trivia or other game activities the first Wednesday of each month. Snacks provided.
Join other LEGO® lovers for a builders' club featuring cooperative projects, optional challenges, and access to the library's large LEGO® collection!
Drop off your extra plants, cuttings, seeds, pots, planters and gardening equipment. Those who donate items on Saturday will receive a ticket for early entry on Sunday from 2-2:30 p.m.
Expecting a crowd of people and need to plan a party on a budget? Or perhaps you’re wondering how to cut food costs for a smaller household? This session will give you some budget-friendly recipes that are worth sharing or keeping to yourself!
Read aloud to a calm and friendly trained therapy dog for 7-8 minutes at a time. Two readers will sign up for each time slot; you may be called in to read either first or second. Please be on time for your session to ensure that everyone gets to read. During some months, additional therapy dogs may.
Join us for multiple fun activities to discover something new, even about something you knew before! Come and experiment with your own creative abilities. A snack will be provided. Discovery Club dates and locations: Friday, February 13 - Downtown Monday, March 23 - Indian Creek Friday, April 24 -..
Join us as we discuss a true crime book and snack on delicious cookies. Participants will receive a free copy of the book upon registration. After the initial registration confirmation email, look for an email from hdpatton@olatheks.org notifying you when your book is ready for pickup. Jan: Out of.
Calling all plant lovers! Share and swap your plants, cuttings, seeds, pots, planters and gardening equipment with other plant parents. All plants are welcome, whether they are house plants or outdoor garden plants. Those who donate items on Saturday will receive a ticket for early entry from...
Come play chess with a worthy opponent. All ages and playing levels welcome.
The Master Food Volunteers from K-State Research & Extension discuss various food topics including cooking tips, food safety, nutrition, health and wellness. Cooking demonstrations, samples and recipes are provided.
Grab some lunch and hang out with other book lovers in this non-traditional book club. You’ll hear about some of the latest and greatest books available at the library, then we’ll go around the table and discuss what each of us has read in the past month.
The Leavenworth County Master Gardeners share their expertise on a variety of gardening topics to help you grow and maintain healthy and beautiful gardens and yards.