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All-ages Fall Reading challenge Oct. 1-Nov. 30

Try our fun and simple Fall Reading challenge! Do at least eight activities in Beanstack (or pick up a paper log) before the end of November to complete the program and earn a FREE book.

Get your GED or high school equivalency from the Learning Source at the Library!

The Learning Source is hosting Fall High School Equivalency and GED Classes at the Lafayette Public Library. In-person and virtual sessions are available.

Library Teen Service opportunity, Sunday, Oct. 24

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 this fall. Projects will include dusting, straightening, and organizing.

Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Celebration - Saturday, Oct. 30

All ages - Celebrate Day of the Dead/Día De Los Muertos at the Lafayette Public Library with a storytime and live performance by Basho & Friends, crafts, and the chance to view community memorial altars on display.

Free COVID-19 test kits

Pick up a free COVID-19 test kits for home from a secure locker at the Library, designed and stocked by Bumblebasket.

Centaurus High School student Kenner Galdamez Sosas, founder of Bumblebasket, a free COVID-19 test delivery service, has partnered with the Lafayette Public Library to provide residents with easy access to COVID-19 kits through a locker distribution cente...

Learn 3D printing with in-person Maker Buddies this October

Kids in grades 3-5 - Meet with teen volunteers on Wednesdays in October to design projects to print on our 3D printer.

Calling all teens for Fall volunteer opportunities

The Lafayette Public Library is looking for teen volunteers for several upcoming opportunities. There are lots of ways to have fun, earn credit, and help out!

September Library Newsletter

Find out everything happening in September at the Lafayette Public Library.

Teen Tabletop Games, Saturdays 1-5pm

Teens in grades 6-12 - drop in with friends (or make new ones) at our weekly Saturday board game and RPG meetup.

Fall storytime schedule - where and when!

Join us outside when the weather is nice (bring a blanket!) or inside in the upstairs Kid Zone, or in the lower-level meeting room - check the sign in the Lobby! (Face coverings are required for youth programs.)

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

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