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Posted on: January 17, 2023

AARP tax help by appointment, February-April

Tax form - make a tax help appointment or pick up forms from the Library

Learn more and book your tax hep appointment today - spaces fill quickly. Tax forms for self-preparation are available on the main level near the restroom.

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Pop-up Storytime at The Collective, Saturday, March 25, 10:30am

Pop-up Storytime at the Collective

Families - join us at The Collective Community Arts Center at 201 N. Public Road. Sing, dance, and read surrounded by art, and stay after for a special craft.

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Posted on: February 6, 2023

Pop-up Storytime at the Econ-O-Wash -2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 10:30am

Pop-up Storytime at the Econ-O-Wash

Families - Join us for bilingual Storytime with activities at the Econ-O-Wash at 410 E. Simpson St. (March 14, 28; April 11, 25; May 9, 23.

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

Drop-in Tech Help, Sunday, March 26, 1-3pm

Drop-In Tech Help

Adults - Drop in to get tech help from the helpful teen volunteers at Connect Digital Inclusion Labs.

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Posted on: March 12, 2023

Pop-up Storytimes at JAX, Saturday, April 1, 10:30am and noon

JAX Pop-up Storytime

Families - celebrate spring at JAX (400 W. Boulder Road). We will do Storytimes, and give out books and starter plants!

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

April Writing Buddies, Wednesdays, 4:45pm- Register

Kids and teens play reading games at the Library

Kids in Grades K-3 - sign up to have fun reading and playing games with our teen volunteers. Registration is for all Wednesdays in April.

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Teen Mixed-Media Embroidery, Tuesdays April 11, 18, 25, 5pm - Register

Craft supplies

Teens in grades 6-12 - Come sew with us! Learn embroidery basics, then add materials to embellish your pieces. Sign up for the 3-week session.

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

Maker Mondays - Hand Embroidery - Register for April 3-24

Maker Monday Embroidery

Adults 18 and older - sign up for a 4-session workshop to learn the foundations of hand embroidery. This class will meet Mondays from 1-3pm in April.

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Posted on: December 19, 2022

Paws to Read - 2nd and 4th Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm

Library Paws to Read dog

Kids ages 5-10 - drop in to spend 15 minutes sharing a book with a special therapy dog!

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Posted on: February 6, 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: March 22, 2023

Teen Science Café - The Heart of the Matter, Thursday, April 13, 5:30pm

Young doctors with a model of a heart

Teens in grades 9-12 - join CU Science Discovery for "The Heart of the Matter - Molecular Biology Behind Heart Failure in Children."

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Fair (ages 14-18), Saturday, April 15, 1-5pm

Job Fair at the Library

Teens - need a job now or for summer? Stop by the Job Fair to to meet with City departments and local businesses that are hiring. This event is free, and you do not need to register to attend.

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Tune into Nature - Wildflowers slideshow, Tuesday, April 18, 6:30pm

Columbine flowers in Colorado

Join Boulder County volunteers naturalists for a presentation about Boulder Counrt wildflowers.

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Posted on: March 6, 2023

Senior Learning Club, Thursday, April 20, 1pm - Register

Seniors in the Library Makerspace

Adults ages 55 and older - join us for a workshop in the Library Makerspace. Sign up online through the Senior Center.

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Posted on: January 30, 2023

Shop the Friends book sale, April 15-23

Book Sale March 2022

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: February 15, 2023

Día Celebration, Sunday, April 16, 2-4pm

Author Nyasha Williams - portrait and book cover

Kickoff our Día Celebration! Families - join local author Nyasha Williams at 2pm in the Kid Zone. Everyone - at 2:30pm, stop by the Meeting Room to sample tea and learn about the cultures of our community members.

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Día Celebration - guest storytellers, April 17-21, 10:30am

Day of the Child/Day of the Book

Our weeklong Día Celebration continues with special storytimes all week long in the Kid Zone!

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Día Celebration - finale performance, Saturday, April 22, 10:30am

CU Presents

Families - wind down our Día Celebration with a CU Theatre and Dance production of "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane."

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Posted on: January 18, 2023

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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Posted on: September 27, 2022

Youth Wellness Tuesdays with Mental Health Partners

Wellness Tuesday Crafts

Kids and teens - stop by the table upstairs in the Youth Area on the first Tuesday from 4-6pm for mindfulness crafts and activities.

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Posted on: January 3, 2023

Winter/Spring Storytimes

Kids enjoy a storytime at the Lafayette Public Library.

Storytimes are back! Check out our regular schedule and find out about special events.

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