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Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007
A chapter comes to an end for plans to expand the Lawrence Public Library. Read story.
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007
At a study session with the library’s board of trustees, commissioners said they would direct staff members to prepare a detailed report — or a “decision tree” — on what steps would need to be taken to undertake an expansion and put the question to voters in a citywide election. Read story.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
It's old, it's small, and parking is a bear. That's what area residents soon will be hearing about the Lawrence Public Library - but you might be surprised who's spreading the word. Read story.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
The future of a new public library in downtown Lawrence still remains uncertain as Lawrence city commissioners say they need a lot more information before putting the issue out for a public vote. Read story.
Friday, Feb. 9, 2007
Under a current recommendation, a new library would go up on the northwest corner of 7th and Vermont Streets, which would displace the post office's retail and distribution centers.
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Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007
Commissioners say they may not pay the $30 million cost. Read story.
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
Lawrence voters won't cast ballots on a new library in April after all.
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Friday, Dec. 15, 2006
The truth is that it will be fairly expensive for the city to pay for a new public library and so far, two different ideas have been proposed. Read story.
Friday, Nov. 17, 2006
Lawrence developers released plans today for a new public library that included a smaller and cheaper proposal. Read story.
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006
In the hopes of saving money, the city scales back its plans to build a new public library. Read story.
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006
Lawrence city leaders are considering a handful of proposals for a new downtown library and today they got a first hand look at a state-of-the-art facility just up the road. Read story.
Thursday, June 8, 2006
The plans for the expanded Lawrence Public Library could blossom into a redevelopment of the entire downtown area, according to city commissioners who listened this morning to developers working on proposals for the new library. Read story.
Sunday, June 4, 2006
Though the corner of Seventh and Vermonts streets is long known as the home of the library, it's sometimes better known for its limited parking. Even if Lawrence City Commissioners decide to rebuild on this site, that's one issue that may not go away. Read story.
Friday, June 2, 2006
Tonight, we look at a proposal to rebuild almost the entire 800-block of New Hampshire Street. We bring you the plan from Lawrence developer Doug Compton and architect Dan Sabatini. Read story.
Thursday, June 1, 2006
In a proposal from Gene Fritzel Construction, the library would move right across the street to the existing post office site. But the library is just one piece of a sweeping redevelopment that would run along Vermont Street all the way from 6th to 9th Streets.
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