Is the lawrence public library a public library? The Lawrence Public Library is a public library located in Lawrence, Kansas. It serves the City of Lawrence, and, through its membership in the Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS), all of the citizens of the NEKLS multi-county regional library system.Whats new at the lawrence branch? Renovated in 2020, the Lawrence Branch re-opened to changes that maximized access to the Library’s services and collections, created engaging and functional spaces for those of all ages, and increased access to new technology.How much did carnegie contribute to lawrences library? Carnegie agreed to the request and donated $27,500 on the stipulation the city of Lawrence transform it into a free public library and dedicate $2,750 each year to its upkeep and maintenance. This deal was called to a vote in the town and was overwhelmingly accepted.How was the lawrence librarys project funded? The $1.5 million Lawrence Branch project and other capital projects identified in the Library’s Strategic Plan were funded from inpidual bonds approved by the Indianapolis City-Council Council totaling over $58 million assessed with no increase in the Library's debt service tax rate. Hi, I'm Rhonda Oliver, Branch Manager for Lawrence.