1. Friends

    The Friends are not accepting book donations at this time

    The Friends are temporarily unable to accept book donations while working on a backlog of donated materials. Thanks for supporting the Library and for your continued patience! Once donations will be accepted again, we will update this message. Additional Info...
  2. Day of the Dead Altar Sister Carmen

    Create an altar or a mini-diorama to honor a loved one in October

    Individuals, families or groups - sign up by Oct. 8 to create an altar for Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Or, stop by starting Oct. 1 for supplies/guide for making a mini diorama altar. Read on...
  3. Crocheted fish promoting a Community Crochet program

    Community Crochet: Bringing the Coast to Colorado, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5:30pm - Register

    All ages - do you love to crochet (or knit)? Do you also love the ocean or want to learn more about it? Sign up now to join us for a community crochet project! All levels welcome. Learn More/Sign Up
  4. Rendering of 3D-printed biomaterials

    Teen Science Café: Explore Biomaterials - Thursday, Oct. 13, 5:30pm - Register

    Teens in grades 9-12 - sign up for Teen Science Café with CU Science Discovery. We'll explore tissue engineering, and learn how hydrogels can be used to design new ways of repairing our hearts and our joints. Registration required. Learn More/Sign Up
  5. Lotería Mexicana bingo cards

    Lotería Mexicana - Family Bingo, 2nd Mondays, 5-6pm

    All ages - drop in upstairs in the Kid Zone for bilingual family bingo fun in the traditional Mexican style! Held on the 2nd Mondays of each month. View Details
  6. Wellness Tuesday Crafts

    Youth Wellness Tuesdays with Mental Health Partners

    Kids and teens - stop by the table upstairs in the Youth Area on the first Tuesday from 4-6pm for mindfulness crafts and activities. Learn more
  7. Librarians do Storytime at the Lafayette Econ-O-Wash laundromat

    Fall Storytimes, Sept. 12-Nov. 17

    Join us for Storytime on Monday-Thursday at the Library at 10:30am, including a new Social-Emotional Circle Time with Mental Health Partners. View the schedule to find out about special Pop-up Storytimes all around town! Storytime Schedule
  8. Library spaces

    Book a Study Room or Event Space

    Free study rooms and fee-based event spaces are open for use! Learn more
  9. Image of phone showing account login - learn more about new Library PINs

    PINs required to access Library accounts and resources

    PINs (personal identification numbers) are now required to access and use the features of your online library account (My Account). Read on...
  10. Join us virtually for Death Cafés, in Zoom every third Thursday at 6pm! Registration required.

    Engaging Death Café conversations for adults are back...over Zoom!

    Death Cafés bring adults together for authentic, engaging conversations. Sign up for one or more virtual conversations on Zoom, held on the third Thursday of each month at 6pm (registration required). Read on...
  11. Request a grab bag of librarian-selected books!

    Grab bags for adults, kids, or teens!

    Need help finding your next read? Request a mystery bag of librarian-selected books! Read on...
  12. Pick up your holds and browse during Grab and Go hours--thanks for remembering your face covering!

    How to pick up your holds

    View hours and details for picking up your books and other items at the Lafayette Public Library. Read on...
  13. Sister Carmen truck picks up donations at the Lafayette Public Library curbside dropoff

    Donate food and essential items

    The Library is a Sister Carmen donation site during open hours. Read on...
  14. Storytime outside at the Library

    Library status and user guide

    View Library status, get a card, learn about current services, and more! Read on...
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  1. Day of the Dead Altar Sister Carmen

    Create an altar or a mini-diorama to honor a loved one in October

    Individuals, families or groups - sign up by Oct. 8 to create an altar for Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Or, stop by starting Oct. 1 for supplies/guide for making a mini diorama altar. Read on...