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Library Crawl

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October 1 thru October 31
Pick up the official passport at your home library, and travel around central and southern Illinois visiting participating public libraries. Go to each library's circulation desk to get your passport stamped. Visit 5 or more libraries in October to complete the Library Crawl. Return your stamped passport to your home library for a chance to win a special drawing.

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Book Club - Tom Lake

October 2, 2025 - 5:30-6:45pm
"Tom Lake" is a novel by Ann Patchett.  

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Jamie Poorman - From New York to the Heartland: The Orphan Train Experience

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October 9, 2025 - 07:00 PM
"From New York to the Heartland: The Orphan Train Experience"
More info: In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a remarkable and heart-wrenching chapter of American history unfolded as thousands of children embarked on a journey from the crowded streets of New York City to new lives in rural communities across the nation. This was the Orphan Train Movement, a unique initiative that left a lasting impact on the children themselves, as well as on the communities that welcomed them. The movement would last for 75 years and impact an estimated 250,000 children. We will explore the beginnings of this movement, the organizations involved and the journeys taken by the children, and then take an in-depth look at the lives of a handful of orphan train riders. This program is free, and no registration is required. Light refreshments provided.

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Fall Book Giveaway

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October 27, 2025 - 9:30am-5pm
During our Fall Book Giveaway for children, we will have books available from preschool through 8th grade reading levels. Come in during regular business hours to receive a free book and snack. Limit of 1 book per child, while supplies last.

 

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Call: (618) 943-3016
Email: lawrencepubliclibrary@yahoo.com

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HOURS

Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
*Public computers are turned off 30 minutes before closing each day.


CONTACT

Call: (618) 943-3016
Email: lawrencepubliclibrary@yahoo.com

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HOURS

Monday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
*Public computers are turned off 30 minutes before closing each day.


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