In this episode, Hazlett and Ruby talk Lawrence history! We discuss where in the library you can find books about Lawrence, what our local history room has to offer, what it means to be a hometown librarian, and why Lawrence past is also Lawrence… now times… By the way, 978.165 is actually the call number for Douglas County. But Lawrence is a big part of Douglas County, so we’re calling it a win.

Launched in July 2021, Oranges & Peaches is a Lawrence Public Library podcast that invites listeners behind the scenes of the library’s reference desk. Hosts Hazlett and Ruby show that although librarians don’t always know everything, when we work together we can help you find the answers you need. Listeners will come away knowing where to go for their research — or at least, knowing who they should ask! Oranges & Peaches is recorded in the SOUND+VISION Studio at Lawrence Public Library. Thanks to Joel Bonner for our jingle and editing the show!

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