Event will celebrate Bob Dole's 90th birthday

LAWRENCE — The Robert J. Dole Institute at the University of Kansas will host a celebration in honor of former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole’s 90th birthday. The public can stop by between noon to 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 22, for cake, signing a birthday card and family-friendly activities. The event is free.

“Senator Dole’s legacy truly inspires everything we do. We are honored to share this milestone of the senator’s with our own 10th anniversary,” said Dole Institute Director Bill Lacy. “It’s a great time to throw a bash for both that everyone can attend."

The Dole Institute is also partnering with the Lawrence Public Library for the event and is hosting Story Time at 2:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute’s Simons Media Room. The Story Time library team will share stories and a Dole-related activity. Other family-friendly activities include political button-making, gallery scavenger hunts and a putt-putt golf hole.

For more information online on this or any Dole Institute programs or call 785-864-4900. The Dole Institute of Politics is dedicated to promoting public service, civic engagement and politics. It is located on KU’s west campus next to the Lied Center.

The mission of the Lawrence Public Library is to provide and promote informational, intellectual and cultural resources for the Lawrence community.