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Posted on: March 16, 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: March 20, 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: 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 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: 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: 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 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: July 31, 2022

Book a Study Room or Event Space

Library spaces

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.

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Posted on: December 9, 2021

PINs required to access Library accounts and resources

Image of phone showing account login - learn more about new Library PINs

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...

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Posted on: August 17, 2021

Engaging Death Café conversations for adults are back...over Zoom!

Join us virtually for Death Cafés, in Zoom every third Thursday at 6pm! Registration required.

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).

 

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Posted on: September 7, 2020

Grab bags for adults, kids, or teens!

Request a grab bag of librarian-selected books!

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? 

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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Posted on: August 1, 2022

How to pick up your holds

Pick up your holds and browse during Grab and Go hours--thanks for remembering your face covering!

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...
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Posted on: December 21, 2020

Donate food and essential items

Sister Carmen truck picks up donations at the Lafayette Public Library curbside dropoff

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...

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Posted on: November 3, 2022

Library status and user guide

Patron reads at the Library

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 spaces: Open during Library...

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