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Posted on: October 19, 2023

Shop the Friends book sale, Dec. 1-10

Friends Book Sale

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.

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Posted on: October 19, 2023

Sensory Storytime, Saturday, Dec. 2, 10:30am

Sensory Storytime with Megan

Kids and caregivers - join us for Storytime designed for individuals who are neurodiverse or have sensory needs. This is a structured Storytime, with books read by a board-certified behavior analyst.

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Posted on: October 19, 2023

Holiday Art and Gift Sale, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2-4pm

Colorful packages

Stop by the Library and browse for art and gifts made by client artists of Mental Health Partners. (Cash preferred!). View more client art all month in the Upper North Gallery.

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Posted on: October 25, 2023

Lafayette Learns: Gaia Theory with Martin Ogle, Thursday, Nov. 30, 6:30pm

NASA image of the Earth as seen from the International Space Station

Adults - join naturalist Martin Ogle for "Gaia Theory: Model and Metaphor for the 21st Century," with accompaniment from musicians of the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra.

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Posted on: November 14, 2023

Maker Monday: Stamp-Making, Dec. 4-18, 1:30-3:30pm - Register

Adults 18 and older - sign up for a 3-session workshop to learn how to use software programs and equipment in the Studio 775 Makerspace to create custom stamps for personal use!

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

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

Gift-wrapped packages

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

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

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

Loteria at the Library

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

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Posted on: June 19, 2023

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

Library Paws to Read dog

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

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

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

Boulder Opera Storytime

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

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

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

Collage of holiday storytime images

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

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Posted on: November 1, 2023

Archives Drop-in Hours, Mondays and Tuesdays

Archives at the Lafayette Library

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

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Posted on: October 31, 2023

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

Three people talking

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.

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Posted on: September 1, 2023

Fall Maker Drop-in Hours

Collage of items made in the Library Makerspace

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!

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