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January Library Newsletter

See what's happening this month at the Lafayette Public Library.

Marshall Fire book and toy distribution, Saturday, Jan. 22 and Sunday, Jan. 23

Families impacted by the Marshall Fire - stop by the Lafayette Library on Saturday, Jan. 22 or Sunday, Jan. 23 to pick up books provided by the Library Friends, and games and toys collected and provided by CU Science Discovery.

New - 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).

PINs are being implemented by all of the Flatirons Library Consortium libraries to provide an extra layer of security for your account and personal information. This PIN will be used to access your account online, to use Overdrive/Libby/Sora for downloada...

AARP tax help by appointment, February-April

Learn more and book your appointment today - spaces fill quickly.

Sign up for January English or High School Equivalency/GED Classes

The Learning Source is hosting English and High School Equivalency/GED Classes at the Lafayette Public Library. In-person and virtual sessions are available. The next sessions begin in January.

Library Teen Service opportunity, Sunday, Jan. 30, 1-4pm

Teens in grades 6-12 - Have a few hours to give or need some volunteer credit? Sign up to help at the Library for a few hours on one or more Sundays. Projects will include dusting, straightening, and organizing.

COVID-19 test kit options

Find out how to get a free test - from Bumblebasket Library lockers, or sent directly to your home by the State, or in the community via COVIDCheck Colorado.

Need a COVID-19 test? Try one of these options:

1. Bumblebasket, the organization established by Centaurus High School student Kenner Galdamez Sosa, stocks self-serve lockers at the Library with kits when they become available. For all questions about this...

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).

Book a Study Room or Event Space

Free study rooms and fee-based event spaces are open for use!

To book a free space, or hold a paid space for an event (subject to approval), use the Reserve a Room button from our homepage, or go to lafayetteco.gov/LibrarySpaces and select Study Rooms or Event Spaces.

Pro Tips:

• Requesting event space? The default slot...

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.

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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.

Please visit our reopening details page for information on current COVID-19 protocols and available services.

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, p...

Library status and user guide

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

Haga clic en el botón de Google en la parte inferior de la página para estar al día con las noticias y con los recursos de la Biblioteca que puedan usar mientras estamos cerrados.

Library Status

Public access and meeting spa...