City of Lafayette Poet Laureate application is open

The Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department is seeking applications for the next Poet Laureate for the City of Lafayette.  The Lafayette Poet Laureate is an honorary position whose role is to promote the literary arts and literacy with...

ACRD receives History Colorado award

The Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department (ACRD) has been bestowed with the Caroline Bancroft Award from History Colorado for its Racism and Discrimination at the Lafayette Swimming Pool – 1934 exhibit which chronicles the story of Rose Luera...

Public Art Committee openings

Current Vacancies

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You may apply  for open positions on the Public Art Committee (PAC)! Read through the detailed position information on this page before submitting an application. The application period is ...

Circle of Life by Sandy Friedman

Artist Statement

The environment of Colorado and the Southwest significantly influences my work. I draw from the energy of the mountains, sky, weather, plains, grasslands, rivers, wetlands, and our urban environments. My sculptures represent the energy fou...

Trail 413 by Kyle Ocean

Artist Statement

Kyle Ocean is a sculpture artist from Fort Collins, CO whose work is concept-driven and centered around geographical exploration and public involvement. Earning his BFA from Oregon State University with a focus in Sculpture and Printmaking...

Miss Poppins' Favorite by Justin Deister

Artist Statement

I enjoy tapping into our cultural and human experience for inspiration. I love the subjective and ambiguous and a bit of mystery, trusting the viewer's personal interpretation from their own life experience. My creations tug at he...

Space Moon by Reven Marie Swanson

Artist Statement

Space Moon is an exploration of implied kinetics.  The steel shapes intertwine as though it may roll off down the street. The colors are finished in a highly durable powder coat and dance with striking energy. It appears to be an ...

Spiritsafe #14 by John Zylstra

Artist Statement

Spiritsafe #14 is part of an ongoing series of work inspired by "Spirit Houses" of the peoples of the far north and secondarily refers to funerary pyres/platforms of the Plains peoples.The base form is made of mild steel treated ...

Bell Tree by Joe Allred

Artist Statement

I am fascinated with the exploration of shapes within shapes, order coming from disorder, and the unexpected magnitude of small, ordinary objects representing the profound importance of tiny things. Those little things can analogize the co...

Abundance Tree by Charlotte and Ben Zink

Artist Statement

Charlotte ZinkIn my life, I’ve enjoyed working with many mediums. Since 1998 my focus has been sculpting metals with my partner, Ben; together we create Zink Metal Art. I offer a fluid sense of design and form, and Ben engineers ...

Spiral Dance by Harold Linke

Artist Statement

Wispy, joyful, heroic, gravity-defying white gesture sculptures created using methods and materials never-before available. 

Every sculptor starts with sculpting wax and clay, sometimes stone.  I spent a decade there, copy...

Bronze Amazon by Anne Shutan

Artist Statement

Anne Shutan creates one-of-a-kind sculptures and furniture, affirming the sensuous nature of wood. Shutan’s work is sought by collectors around the country who know they are buying treasures that will be around for generations.

Anne enliven...

Space Cat “Cosmo” by Anthony Guntren

Artist Statement

I, like many artists, tend to take my sculpture too seriously.  With this in mind Space Cat "Cosmo" came to life; a playful artwork that will hopefully give the viewer a smile, perhaps even a chuckle. If you turn on your...

Candy Mama Cupcake by Melissa Sclafani

Artist Statement

Candy Mama Cupcake was conceived in admiration and as a feminist response to the large-scale outdoor pop works of artists like Claes Oldenburg making it a great addition to Art on the Street 2022, it is not only its own piece of contempora...

Snowy Owl by Stephen Landis

Artist Statement

Clay is the material I prefer to work with.  To me, sculpting in clay is like drawing into three-dimensional space, which is why I prefer to realize my ideas in small clay maquettes rather than on a sketch pad.  Clay is f...

Joie de Vivre by Jodie Bliss

Artist Statement

This sculpture considers the emotional, physical, and environmental qualities of thoughtful living, and conveys optimism, a state of equilibrium, and well-being.

My name is Jodie Bliss. I am the owner of Bliss Studio Custom Metalwork in Mon...

Metamorphosis by Vanny Channal

Artist Statement

My medium is scrap metal sculpting. Scrap metal because the story of each of these individual pieces is also my story. My story of overcoming circumstances, my story of redemption, my story of taking something that outlived its purpose and...

Muse of Art by Jodie Bliss

Artist Statement

An artist sees the world just a little bit differently, and their practice is to translate their vision to the world, unabashed and unashamed.

My name is Jodie Bliss. I am the owner of Bliss Studio Custom Metalwork in Monument, Colorado and...

Inside Out 7 by MacRae Wylde

Artist Statement

The phrase “inside out” takes me to my childhood, making sure my sweater was on correctly and finding socks with the fuzzy side in. It is the idea that what is on the inside defines the outside. A negative space is an i...

Trinity by Diego Harris

Artist Statement

Diego Harris is based in the small northern California town of Upper Lake. He has had a gallery there since 2007. His current focus is constructing larger than life, whimsical sculptures primarily made of welded steel, sheet metal, and rec...

Farmer by Larry Starck

Artist Statement

With the horizon of fields in sight, the farmer and dog at the water’s edge proudly anticipate the promise of tomorrow.

Artist: Larry Starck from Loveland, COLocation: 109 N. Public RoadMaterials: Bronze...

Monarch Metamorphosis Garden Throne by Betsy Hicks

Artist Statement

For Monarch Metamorphosis Garden Throne, I combined my love of gardening and mosaics. I sculpted dense polystyrene styrofoam into the shape of a throne.  This was then covered in wire mesh and concrete to create a solid substrate ...

Forever in My Heart 2 by Ken Cable

Artist Statement

Forever in My Heart 2 evolved from a series of smaller sculptures I gave to people who were experiencing the pain of losing their pets. This sculpture reflects both the joy and pain of having a pet and serves as a reminder that, even thoug...

O’Keeffe 7 by Patrick Sullivan

Artist Statement

O'Keeffe 7 completed in Colorado Marble, is part of a series honoring the famous American painter Georgia O'Keeffe.

My work is represented by the Abstract Marble Gallery in Marble, Colorado and I have studio facilities in St. George, Utah. ...

For Them That Balance the Night by Ed Haddaway

Artist Statement

Two words are the essence of my artwork: “Childhood” and “Dreams.”

As a child, I had a lot of imagination and started "making things" at a very young age, and I dreamed a lot. I still do. An...

SOAR by Scott Froschauer

Artist Statement

By utilizing the materials and visual language of street signs but replacing the traditional negative wording (Stop, Do Not Enter...) with positive affirmations, “The Word on the Street” series seeks to provide somethin...

Running Girl by Harold Linke

Artist Statement

In Running Girl, I seek to gift you the feeling of wild abandon running through a meadow—not running for any purpose or health benefit—just for being alive on the earth and because you can.  Running Girl is necessarily off-balance...

Stargazer by Timm Duffy

Artist Statement

I was living in Longmont, Colorado, and at the end of each day, my 80-year-old neighbor would trek out to the western end of his giant yard, and he would strike this silhouette and attend the dimming of the day. I started sketching from my...

The Pollinator by Nicholas LoFaro

Artist Statement

The Pollinator is a sculpture built to honor the nature and spirit of honeybees as well as highlight their importance! Welded from 100% reclaimed steel, (including saw blades, cutlery, screws, a clutch, and bike machinery, all hand-cut wit...

Tenth Unconformity (Summer) by Lydia Jenkins Musco

Artist Statement

This series of sculptures has been evolving since early 2020 during the pandemic when my mind was both attuned to the world-wide crisis and focusing inward as the studio became one of the few places that seemed stable. I began looking inte...

From Many to One by Gregory Fields

Artist Statement

This eight-foot-tall pillar sculpture seeks to express — through a series of circular and rectangular forms — the expansion of our human consciousness from the perception of multiplicity to the profound awareness of uni...

Blue Swarm by Reven Swanson

Artist Statement

Our existence on planet Earth is a delicate balance between the first and final moments. A tightly strung cord that Mother Nature lengthens and shortens without notice or explanation. Blue Swarm explores the relationship between m...

Starfox by Nicholas LoFaro

Artist Statement

Starfox was built to honor the curious and mystical nature and spirit of the fox! Welded from 100% reclaimed steel (including saw blades, cutlery, hubcaps, and bike machinery, all hand-cut with a plasma gun), Starfox gets its name from its...

Eroded Column by Duncan Parks

Artist Statement

My primary goal in making art for public spaces is to create work that engages with space and thoughtfully relates to the history and community it resides. Beyond this intrinsic connection to place, my work explores how ideas shift and cha...

Plein Air Bear by Colette Pitcher

Artist Statement

Plein Air Bear is a whimsical artist ready to paint outdoors.  He sports a Salvador Dali mustache and raspberry beret as he balances his palette.  The dollops of paint are magically becoming flowers, cars, dragons, and tr...

METRO RUNNER by Dundas Orr and Dale Pittock

Artist Statement

Dundas Orr- This was a joint effort between Dale Pittock and me, with Dale doing the electronics and software and myself doing the sculpting. Our intent was to make METRO RUNNER the urban equal of New Mexico's Road Runner.&nbs...

The Embrace by Ted Wilson

Artist Statement

The Embrace is an example of grace and mass.  1" thick steel plate curved to a simple line with a whimsical elegance.  This piece has been displayed in a few venues.

Artist: Ted Wilson from Longmont,...

George Jetson travels to Aurora Borealis by Annette Coleman

Artist Statement

George Jetson Travels to the Aurora Borealis, and the family ship refracts, reflects, and is dazzled by the interplay of light. My stained-glass sculptures are designed for Colorado weather, snow slides off, and rain cleans off the stardus...

Watershed by Charlotte & Ben Zink

Artist Statement

Charlotte Zink - In my life, I’ve enjoyed working with many mediums. Since 1998 my art focus has been sculpting metals with my partner, Ben; together, we create Zink Metal Art. I offer a fluid sense of design and form, and Ben en...

Fifth Unconformity by Lydia Jenkins Musco

Artist Statement

This series of sculptures has been evolving since early 2020 during the pandemic when my mind was both attuned to the world-wide crisis and focusing inward as the studio became one of the few places that seemed stable. I began looking inte...

Stairs to Anywhere by Jodie Bliss

Artist Statement

My sculpture, Stairs to Anywhere, presents a curious display of magic and mystery. Here is an intricate passageway that inspires the viewer to use their imagination and ask, “If this door could open anywhere, where would it lead?...

Persian Horse by Daphna Russell

Artist Statement

My experience growing up in west Texas has served me well as an artist. I use my knowledge of animals' forms and personalities to make powerful and whimsical pieces of art. Persian Horse was first a clay piece I sculpted and fired in my st...

The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman by MacRae Wylde

Artist Statement

The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman, features the poem that Amanda presented at President Biden's Inauguration handwritten on a three-sided column. The poem speaks to the truth of our society while finding hope in our future.  I wa...

Aureus Ruber by Michael Mladjan

Artist Statement

I am a Colorado artist with over 25 years of experience creating art pieces from metal. I have used copper, brass, and aluminum and experimented with other media such as wood, clay, bronze, plaster, and cardboard but currently my preferenc...

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Newly elected City Council members sworn in on Dec. 5

Congratulations to our four, newly elected City Councilors who were sworn into office on Dec. 5; incumbents JD Mangat and Tim Barnes; and David Fridland and Crystal Gallegos. We also welcome Saul Tapia Vega who was appointed in November to fill a vacancy....

Spanish language access initiatives | Iniciativas de acceso lingüístico

The City of Lafayette is committed to building and supporting an inclusive, engaged, and well-informed community. We’re pleased to announce a number of new initiatives to meet the needs of Lafayette’s Spanish-speaking community and to provide opportunitie...

What is City Council working on? Dec. 5 meeting recap

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A statement from the Lafayette City Council

As your elected City Council members, we have the honor, responsibility, and privilege of being seated in positions of power. This status allows, and requires us, to affect and influence positive change for the good of our community and all Lafayette resi...

Newly elected City Council members sworn in on Dec. 5

Congratulations to our four, newly elected City Councilors who were sworn into office on Dec. 5; incumbents JD Mangat and Tim Barnes; and David Fridland and Crystal Gallegos. We also welcome Saul Tapia Vega who was appointed in November to fill a vacancy....

What is City Council working on? Dec. 5 meeting recap

Stay engaged and keep informed of the issues your Lafayette elected officials are working on by following the City Council Meeting Recap.

Kady Doelling selected to serve as new Lafayette City Administrator

After a thorough recruitment, interview, and public input process, Mayor JD Mangat and City Council are pleased to announce the selection of Kady Doelling as the new Lafayette City Administrator.  Doelling replaces Fritz Sprague who left the posi...

Mental health and human services grants awarded to 23 non-profits serving Lafayette residents

This program is made possible by a 0.1% sales and use tax approved by Lafayette voters in 2021.

Read the December Lafayette Connection newsletter

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CDOT seeking community input on CO 7 Corridor Segment B Project

The CO 7 Corridor Segment B 63rd Street to US 287 focuses on a 5.5-mile segment of CO 7 which is located in Boulder County, east of the City of Boulder, and a portion in the City of Lafayette. This project aims to improve safety, enhance transit options, ...

City Council vacancy appointment process

Nov. 17 update:Congratulations to newly appointed City Councilor Saul Tapia Vega!

City Council vacancy process

Due to the unexpected passing of Councilor Tonya Briggs, the Lafayette City Council will be reviewing applications to interview and appoint a repl...

Xeriscape project to begin on E. South Boulder Road medians

Mobilization will begin on Nov. 20 to replace bluegrass turf in two street medians located along E. South Boulder Road, east of Public Road. The goal of this project is to reduce turf and maximize water savings. Grass planted in medians requires both main...

State Hwy 7 & 119th Street intersection improvement project

Learn more and sign up for project notifications

Coal Creek Bank Repair and Trail Realignment

Lafayette Open Space is working with Mile High Flood Control District to address severe erosion along Coal Creek, just west of Public Road Trailhead. Beginning on Nov. 14, construction crews will be on-site to stabilize the bankside and realign a small se...

The Great Bark Dog Park named a best dog park

The Great Bark Dog Park has proudly clinched the runner-up position in The Colorado Sun’s prestigious “Best of 2023” awards for the Denver metro region. This recognition comes following an enthusiastic vote by readers across the state earlier this year.

&a...

City of Lafayette Councilmember Tonya Briggs passes away

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Lafayette Councilor Tonya Briggs, who passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Lafayette, Colorado. Tonya was a beloved member of our community, and her absence will be deeply felt by all w...

Lafayette Announces 2023 Small Business Capital Grants

The City of Lafayette is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Small Business Capital Grants program to support and retain small businesses in Lafayette. The Small Business Capital Grants program offers small business owners the opportunity to secure...

Spanish language access initiatives | Iniciativas de acceso lingüístico

The City of Lafayette is committed to building and supporting an inclusive, engaged, and well-informed community. We’re pleased to announce a number of new initiatives to meet the needs of Lafayette’s Spanish-speaking community and to provide opportunitie...

Ride Free Lafayette

There’s a new way to get around the City of Lafayette, and it’s free to use!

Boulder County Transit is now offering Ride Free Lafayette, a free, on-demand, door-to-door bus service that connects people to places within the City of Lafay...

Sign up for utility eBilling

Electronic billing, or eBilling, allows customers to receive utility bills from the City quickly and more securely, and avoids hassles and delays associated with paper bills and mail delivery. The City's online system also provides customers the ...

Website accessibility tool

We're working to ensure all community members, including people with disabilities, are able to access City information and have a positive user experience.

Lafayette named....

The City of Lafayette was recently named one of the 50 best places to live in the US, the 8th best city in Colorado, the 47th best place to live in America, and the 19th safest City in Colorado.

Lafayette featured as a Best Small-Town Day Trip from Denver

By Conde Nast Traveler Magazine

Lafayette 14 Best Restaurants and Bars by 5280

5280 selected 14 restaurants and bars as the best to try in Lafayette. 

Lafayette named a “Best Plac...

Lafayette thrives on being an inclusive and welcoming community

The City of Lafayette recognizes that advancing inclusion and belonging for people of all races, nationalities, and ethnicities strengthens our community and purpose. We are all part of what makes our community welcoming.

It is insightful knowing that our ...

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City of Lafayette named the 4th safest small city in Colorado

MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics and the City of Lafayette was named 4th safest small city in Colorado with a population between 30,000-100,000

Lafayette 2021 year in review video

Take a look at the City's 2021 successes by viewing our annual video production. Acompáñenme a repasar los éxitos que obtuvimos en 2021 viendo nuestra producción de vídeo anual.

Snow angels needed!

Looking to make a difference in your community?

Lafayette Senior Services is looking for volunteers to assist with snow removal for disabled or older adults in need of help. 

Staff will pair volunteers with a resident for the duration of the season...

Apply to join the Lafayette Sustainability and Resilience Advisory Committee (SRAC)

The application period is open until Jan. 3 at 5pm

Apply to join the Lafayette Open Space Advisory Committee (LOSAC)

The application period is ongoing and will remain open until position is filled

Apply to join the Planning Commission

Apply to join the Historic Preservation Board

Apply to join the Human Rights Commission

Deadline: applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Apply to join the Public Art Committee

Arts leaders needed!

Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee (PAC), a subcommittee of the Cultural Arts Commission, is a volunteer, community-based advisory group appointed by City Council to review proposals and make recommendations regarding the sel...

Apply to join the Senior Advisory Board

The application period is ongoing and will remain open until filled.

Water Conservation Programs 2023

The City of Lafayette delivers no-cost and affordable outdoor water conservation programs for your home through our partnership with local non-profit Resource Central. In 2023, we will offer three programs to residents: Lawn Removal, Garden in a Box, and ...

Colorado's largest xeriscape demonstration garden coming to Lafayette

The City of Lafayette’s Sustainability Department and the Fire and Parks Department have partnered to construct one of Colorado’s largest xeriscape demonstration gardens at Fire Station #1, located at 401 N. 111^th St.  The Fir...

The Lafayette Recycling Guide is available for residents

In honor of America Recycles Day, the City of Lafayette announced a partnership with Recycle By City to offer residents a localized, interactive, and comprehensive recycling guide . This easy-to-use guide will help you become an excellent recycler and com...

Changes to regional compost programs go into effect April 1

Due to widespread contamination in residential compost carts, only food scraps and yard and plant trimmings will be allowed in compost carts

New waste stations for garbage and recycling disposal on Public Rd.

The City of Lafayette Sustainability Division, Arts and Cultural Resources, and Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority hosted an open call for artwork to be displayed on new waste and recycling receptacles in 2022. Six photographs were selected that feature br...

Single-use bag fee starts Jan. 1

Starting Jan. 1, 2023, a new Colorado law will require businesses with more than three locations in Colorado to charge a 10-cent fee on single-use plastic and paper bags

New Republic Services contract to begin Oct. 1

As a result of the new contract with Republic Services, residents who are part of the City’s Three Cart Program will see enhanced benefits beginning Oct. 1.

New benefits

• Weekly compost collection 
• Multiple recycle cart size choices 
• New embe...

New three days per week irrigation limit enacted

An amendment to the permanent water conservation ordinance has been enacted limiting outdoor irrigation to a maximum of three days a week per water customer. Residents may choose which three days to irrigate, and are allowed to continue hand-watering tree...

Electric Lawn Equipment

We've introduced state-of-the-art electric greens mowers, powered by lithium-ion batteries, to reduce emissions and noise. Plus, we're helping residents make the switch to electric lawn equipment. Learn more about this program https://w...

Water for our Future: UV treatment process

Learn how ultraviolet light is making positive financial and environmental impacts on Lafayette water

Three Cart Program - proposals simplified | Programa de los tres carros: propuestas simplificadas

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In December 2021, Republic Services and Western Disposal submitted proposals to be considered for the City’s Three Cart waste hauling contract which exp...

The GOWP will be open for 2021 Season!

Updated information is coming soon!

Library status: open to the public daily

Welcome! We are open Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1-5pm.

Holiday hours: Closed Dec. 24 and 25

The Library will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 25. Book drops will be locked from 5pm on until 9am on Saturday.

Shop the Friends book sale, Dec. 1-10

Support literacy and the Library at the Friends book sale during Library open hours. Find books, DVDs, and gifts for all ages. Most items are priced under $4.

Conversations in English - Drop in, Mondays, 6-7:15pm

Adults - join other English language learners in a weekly conversation group designed to improve speaking and listening skills in a friendly, informal, and non-judgmental environment.

Senior Center Craft Fair, Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10

Drop by the Library 10am-5pm on Saturday and 1-4pm on Sunday to shop for handcrafted gifts in the lower-level Meeting Room.

Holiday Storytimes: Dec. 14, 19, 20, 21

Families - celebrate the holidays! Join us for special Storytimes in December at 10:30am.

Teen Service Day, Sunday, Dec. 17 - Register

Teens in grades 6-12 - Help out at the Library for a few hours on any of these Sundays to earn volunteer credit. Projects will include dusting, straightening, organizing supplies or crafts, and occasional light shelving.

Boulder Opera Storytime, Monday, Dec. 18, 10:30am

All ages - join us for a special Boulder Opera performance based on selections from Jorge Argueta’s children’s book "Xochitl and the Flowers."

AARP Tax Aide volunteers for February-April

Join the dedicated AARP team that provides tax preparation services at the Library. No experience is necessary; training is provided. Complete the brief form to learn more.

Donate food and essential items

The Library is a Sister Carmen donation site during open hours.

Lafayette Public Library has partnered with Sister Carmen Community Center as a food drive location. We are making it easy for you to donate food and other essential items this holiday season and beyond!

Sister Carmen provides services for those struggling...

How to pick up your holds

View hours and details for picking up your books and other items at the Lafayette Public Library.

Holds pickup processPlace up to 100 items on hold using the Library catalog, or by calling 303-665-5200. Once you have received notice by email, phone, or text that your requested items are available for pickup:

• Come into the Lobby during our open hours (c...

Grab bags for adults, kids, or teens!

Need help finding your next read? Request a mystery bag of librarian-selected books!

Need help finding what to read next? Love mystery and surprise bags? 

• Request a grab bag for adults
• Request a kids or teens grab bag

Use the form to request a grab bag of pre-selected items be checked out and picked up at curbside by appointment.

Gra...

Library status and user guide

View Library status, get a card, learn about current services, and more!

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Library Status

Public access and meeting spaces: Open during Library hours.Book drops: Open 24 hours (except during holiday closures); located south of the Library entrance.Public c...

Hotspots for Lafayette residents

Need internet on the go? Lafayette residents can borrow a T-Mobile 4G hotspot for use with up to 15 devices for seven days at a time.

Historical newspapers, Colorado and beyond...

Have you had a chance to check out the online archive of early editions of Lafayette newspapers? The earliest local newspapers that we have on microfilm are available online through the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, with more dates added regula...

Find more with Prospector and Mobius

Lafayette Public Library and our partner Marmot Network libraries use the Prospector union catalog for items from around Colorado and some areas outside the state. Most item requests are able to be fulfilled by our collection and those of our partners, Bo...

Computers and printing services

Print from home, or at the Library from your device or a computer!

Use public computers for up to three hours per day with your Library card or guest pass. 

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Seed Library

Go Green...Library to Garden!

The Lafayette Public Library free Seed Program accepts donations of sealed, commercial seed packets for free distribution to your fellow Library patrons and local gardeners! We also welcome donations or partnerships with local...

Washington Post online

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Adventure Backpacks

Check out a Lafayette Library/Lafayette Open Space Adventure Backpack, packed with seasonally updated, nature-focused, books, maps, field guides, activities, binoculars, and more.

Library events and news updates

Receive emails for new Library events, services, and resources, or other City programs. Tap "Subscribe," enter your email, and scroll down to "News Flashes" to select the Library's categories.

Denver Post and Daily Camera online

With Newsbank and your Library card, enjoy image and text editions of the Denver Post, text versions of the Daily Camera, plus additional Colorado newspapers and America's News.

New York Times online

Enjoy unlimited free access to the New York Times online, remotely or any device. Set up a NYT account, then use our special access code for three free days, renewable every time it runs out.

Try Libby for eBooks & eAudio

Did you know the Library has thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks? You can borrow them instantly - for free, using just the device in your hand, with Libby.Use Libby right from the website app, or get the app for your phone or tablet - it takes ju...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a simple, fun approach to helping young kids gain early literacy skills, and the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

How does it work?

• Read a book, any book, to your child - newborn, infant, or toddler. ...

Shop the Friends book sale, Dec. 1-10

Support literacy and the Library at the Friends book sale during Library open hours. Find books, DVDs, and gifts for all ages. Most items are priced under $4.

Senior Center Craft Fair, Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10

Drop by the Library 10am-5pm on Saturday and 1-4pm on Sunday to shop for handcrafted gifts in the lower-level Meeting Room.

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

Have some bilingual family bingo fun in the traditional Mexican style! Drop by the Kid Zone on the 2nd Monday of any month.

Paws to Read - 2nd and 4th Sundays, September-December

Kids ages 5-10 - drop in from 1:30-2:30pm to spend 15 minutes sharing a book with a special therapy dog!

Boulder Opera Storytime, Monday, Dec. 18, 10:30am

All ages - join us for a special Boulder Opera performance based on selections from Jorge Argueta’s children’s book "Xochitl and the Flowers."

Holiday Storytimes: Dec. 14, 19, 20, 21

Families - celebrate the holidays! Join us for special Storytimes in December at 10:30am.

Senior Learning Club: Historic Digitized Photos, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2pm - Register

Adults ages 55 and older - sign up to join us at the Library to hear stories of Old Lafayette and learn about digitized photos you can access online.

Lafayette Learns: "Rocky's West Side Story," Thursday, Jan. 4, 6:30pm

Adults and older teens - join Lafayette Learns and local historian Dave Lively to learn about the journeys of exploration leading up to the formation of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Archives Drop-in Hours, Mondays and Tuesdays

Explore the Library's local history Archives with help from a Librarian!
Mondays, 10am-12:30pm and Tuesdays, 2:30-4pm.

Conversations in English - Drop in, Mondays, 6-7:15pm

Adults - join other English language learners in a weekly conversation group designed to improve speaking and listening skills in a friendly, informal, and non-judgmental environment.

Fall Maker Drop-in Hours

Teen Maker Hangout and Makerspace Drop-in hours are available each week. Check the calendar to be sure it is on (we do have to cancel sometimes), and visit our Makerspace page to learn how to get involved!

Library status and user guide

View Library status, get a card, learn about current services, and more!

Library opportunities for ages 18 and older

The Library has ongoing needs for adult volunteers.

Teen volunteer opportunities at the Library

The Library has lots of opportunities for teens to earn volunteer hours by helping with Library programs.

Coal Creek Bank Repair and Trail Realignment

Lafayette Open Space is working with Mile High Flood Control District to address severe erosion along Coal Creek, just west of Public Road Trailhead. Beginning on Nov. 14, construction crews will be on-site to stabilize the bankside and realign a small se...

The City of Lafayette initiates major water conservation efforts at seven facilities

The City of Lafayette is set to embark on significant changes aimed at reducing outdoor water consumption across seven municipal facilities. These transformative efforts will prioritize sustainability and water conservation.

In 2023, the City initiated the...

City of Lafayette receives 2023 Award for Excellence in Environmental Education

The City of
Lafayette has been proudly awarded the esteemed 2023 Award for Excellence inEnvironmental Education by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education
(CAEE), recognizing its exceptional environmental education efforts, includingthe La...

Trail underpass closure at 120th and Coal Creek

Due to a safety concern, the trail underpass at 120th St. and Coal Creek is closed until further notice for bridge repairs. Trail users should utilize the pedestrian street crossing over 120th St. until the trail reopens.  

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Design and construction team selected for Willoughby Corner

Learn more about Boulder County Housing and Human Services' recent progress on the Willoughby Corner affordable neighborhood project located at Emma/120th St. The project features 400 affordable rental and for-sale homes.

Water Dedication Requirement Updates

Revocation of Cash-In-Lieu Preference

On August 17, 2021, City Council passed Resolution 2021-57 which terminates the cash-in-lieu of water dedication preference. What this means is that any project that requires water dedication would be required to dedic...

Electrical Vehicle (EV) Provisions

This past March, the City of Lafayette approved its first-ever Sustainability Plan highlighting the City's goal of reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing its use in renewable energy. To closely align with City-wide goals, Lafayette will adopt ne...

Solar Ready Provisions

This past March, the City of Lafayette approved its first-ever Sustainability Plan highlighting the City's goal of reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing its use in renewable energy. To closely align with City-wide goals, Lafayette will adopt ne...

What's developing in Lafayette?

Curious what new development is in process within the City of Lafayette? View a list of projects at www.cityoflafayette.com/Development.Understanding the process for new development projects can be confusing. Follow the link above to learn more about the ...

Attempted Murder - Officer-Involved Shooting

On Oct. 22, 2023, at approximately 2:45am officers of the Lafayette Police Department were dispatched to a disturbance involving a father and son in the 2400 block of Waneka Lake Trail, Lafayette, Colorado. Upon arrival officers observed the adult male so...

Weekly Police Department Incident Report Summary Nov. 27, 2023

This is a summary of incident reports taken by the Lafayette Police Department from Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 2023. Accident reports are not included in this summary. Please note, some information is not subject to public view at the posting of this summary.

Holiday season crime prevention tips

During the holiday season, crime can have a slight increase. This is due, in part, to shoppers carrying more cash and credit cards with them while shopping, shopping later than usual, or leaving valuables in vehicles. It's also common to be preoccupied wi...

Weekly Police Department Incident Report Summary Nov. 20, 2023

This is a summary of incident reports taken by the Lafayette Police Deparment from Nov. 20-26, 2023. Accident reports are not included in this summary. Please note, some information is not subject to public view at the posting of this summary.

Restorative Justice Program - New for Lafayette Municipal Juvenile Offenders

The Lafayette Police Department has used the Boulder County District Attorney's Office Restorative Justice Program for several years. Restorative justice (RJ) is an alternative program, usually offered to juvenile offenders instead of being charged with a...

Lafayette and Boulder County joint investigation leads to arrests in metro-area auto theft ring

Following an extensive investigation conducted by the Lafayette Police Department, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, and the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office, the DA’s Office announces the indictment of eight adults for violations of the Color...

Learn about the Lafayette Co-Responder Program

Police officers pair with behavioral health specialists to respond to calls involving mental health, substance use, or other types of crises

Lafayette detectives bust metro-area construction site crime ring

Following an extensive investigation conducted by the Lafayette Police Department, the Colorado Bureau of investigation, and the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office, the DA’s Office announced the indictment of six adults for crim...

DA’s report finds Lafayette police officer legally justified during officer-involved shooting

The investigation and legal analysis by the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office into the death of Ethan Huiras and the discharge of a firearm by Officer Jared Fender of the Lafayette Police Department has been completed. The District Attor...

Catalytic Converter Labeling Kits

Lafayette Police Department, in partnership with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA), are making kits available to the public for catalytic converter labeling to deter, and aid in the prosecution of, catalytic converter thefts. Kits inclu...

Citywide street sweeping to begin Oct. 30

When anything but rain and snow melt goes down the storm drain, it can impact drainage. Improper disposal of yard waste, including leaves, has the potential to impact the water quality in Coal Creek, Rock Creek, and Waneka Lake, and cause drainage problem...

Cold weather is coming. Are your sprinklers ready for winter?

South Boulder Road Multimodal Improvement Project

This project will enhance safety and multimodal travel for all users along the corridor from the Saratoga/South Boulder Road intersection to 120th St.

Water Quality Report available

View a copy of the 2023 Annual Water Quality Report

Delay and save

April 28, 2022, update:

Please help conserve water by delaying turning on your outdoor sprinkler systems until late May, or preferably, early June. Leaving lawns dormant longer will not compromise the longevity of your turf, will conserve substantial amoun...

Know your flood risk

Mile High Flood District (MHFD) helps raise awareness of flood risks as well as helps residents understand their role. To prepare for the flood season, the Flood Hazard Brochure is mailed annually to all property owners whose properties are in or near a h...

UPDATE: The Rose Lueras Pool Complex is open

The Rose Lueras Pool complex, including the lap pool, kiddie play pool, large slide, lazy river, and outdoor hot tub, were temporarily closed due to emergency maintenance resulting from a water pipe break in the pump room. 

We are pleased to annou...

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt Dec. 15

Get ready for the ultimate candy cane adventure at the 2023 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt! 

Explore the City Park fields outside the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center with your trusty flashlight and discover hidden candy canes. But that's not all! Look...

12 Days of Fitness Holiday Challenge

A festive way to stay on track! Perform the exercises for each day plus the prior day's exercises. Modifications are available for all exercises. 

Complete the challenge to earn 20% off a personal training package or punch card of your choice!&...

School's Out Day Camp

Register your child for a school's out day of fun at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Your child will participate in engaging activities throughout the day including swimming, crafts, active games, team building, and more!

Please make sure your child h...

Alignment Yoga + Sound Healing

Align your body and soothe your soul with our 45-minute Alignment Yoga class, followed by a transformative 45-minute sound bath. 

Immerse yourself in a meditative journey while sitting or lying in a restorative position and surrender to the ambien...

Adult Intro to Pickleball

Ready to dive into the hottest racquet sport in the US? Pickleball is a blend of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis with its unique flair.

Forget the long learning curve—pickleball is easier to pick up than tennis. You'll be banging and di...

Soul Groove

Unlock your true self through music and movement with Soul Groove!

Guided by Jill Sommers, a Dance/Movement Therapist and Certified Professional Life Coach, this soulful practice invites you to embark on a transformative journey. With Jill's guida...

Want to make a difference? Join the Senior Advisory Board!

The City of Lafayette is seeking residents interested in serving on the Senior Advisory Board. The Senior Advisory Board of Lafayette Senior Services advises City Council and Senior Services staff in matters pertaining to the 55 and older population of La...

Recreation Schedules

Fitness Schedule

Gym Schedule

Pool Schedule

Senior Services Activity Calendar 

Pay in advance

2023 Easter Eggstravaganza

Easter Eggstravaganza

April 1  |  Waneka Lake Park  |  Ages 8 and under

Join us at Waneka Lake for some family Eggstravaganza fun. Children will have fun hunting for treat-filled eggs "hidden" throughout Waneka ...

2023 Leprechaun Gold Hunt

Leprechaun Gold Hunt

March 11  | 10-11:30am  |  BBRC Complex

Help the Lafayette Leprechauns find and fill their pot of gold. We have hidden gold throughout the BBRC complexes - city fields, inline skate rink, walking trails, etc. ...

2023 Kid's Fishing Derby

Join us at the fishing event of the season, where your little angler can catch the fishing bug! This event is free and will be held at Waneka Lake. You will receive a free fishing pole, accessories, and instructions. 

Registration Deadline:&nb...

2022 Fall Festival

The 2022 Fall Festival is sure to have something for everyone

Celebrate the season with fun and engaging activities inside the recreation center, including a pumpkin decorating contest with prizes, pumpkin races*, Spooky Storytimes, arts and crafts project...

2022 Shop-N-Drop

Fun for your child, a shopping opportunity for you!

Kids ages 3-12 will enjoy supervised playtime while parents shop in downtown Lafayette for Shop Small Saturday. Activities include arts and crafts, and active play.

View a list of Lafayette business specia...

Bob L. Burger Recreation Center Information

Find operating hours, fees, schedules, and more!

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Sign up to receive our monthly eNewsletter, The Buzz at Bobs and stay connected to your City of Lafayette Recreation.

Want to make a difference? Join the Senior Advisory Board!

The City of Lafayette is seeking residents interested in serving on the Senior Advisory Board.  The Lafayette Senior Services Senior Advisory Board advises City Council and Senior Services staff in matters pertaining to the 55 and older populatio...

Ride Free Lafayette bus service

Boulder County is pleased to announce the new Ride Free Lafayette program, a free, on-demand, door-to-door bus service that connects people to places within the City of Lafayette, CO. Service began on Monday, July 20, 2020.

Residents and visitors can use t...

Holiday Dinner and Concert Dec. 15

Celebrate the holiday season with friends and loved ones! Enjoy an early holiday lunch generously sponsored by the Lafayette Aging Foundation, with delightful entertainment. 

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to create lasting memorie...