photo by: Kim Callahan/Journal-World

The Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., is pictured Friday, May 27, 2022.

The Lawrence Public Library will be hosting its fifth annual Community Resource Fair this weekend, where community members can connect with free or low-cost resources ranging from haircuts to vaccinations to legal help.

The fair will be from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St., and it’s intended to help people understand what resources are available to support them through a variety of life challenges, according to the library’s website.

This year, on-site services will include COVID and flu shots from Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health; free haircuts from Precision Cuts and Styling; a pop-up clothing and shoe closet by The Ballard Center; hygiene products and toiletries from Washed Ministries; free hats, mittens, gloves and other winter gear donated by community members; and light refreshments.

Some other organizations will also have representatives there. Among them:

• Heartland Community Health, as well as insurance support from Blue Cross Blue Shield (Medicare) and United Healthcare (Kancare/Medicaid)

• Mental health and substance use organizations, such as Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, HeadQuarters Kansas, Heartland RADAC and ALIVE Inc.

• Kansas Legal Services and the Douglas County District Court Self-Help Office

• Independence Inc., which provides advocacy and assistance for people with disabilities

• Community Children’s Center, which helps families and children in Douglas County connect to resources

People who have questions regarding the Community Resource Fair can contact Gabby Boyle at gboyle@lplks.org.