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Summer Reading 2022: Books & Beats

All-ages Summer Reading runs June 1 - July 31. Stop by starting June 1 for a quick signup and your log for the Passport Challenge (new this year!), or visit the website for a printable Passport or to learn about the alternate online Beanstack Challenge!

Senior Learning Club: 3D Printing, Tuesday, June 28, 1pm - Register

Adults ages 55+ - sign up to learn how to use the 3D printer in this joint program of Lafayette Senior Services and the Library.

STEAM Friday - "Digital Wellness," Friday, July 8, 1-3pm - Register

Teens ages 12-18 - Are you hooked on social media? Is doom scrolling getting you down? In this CU Boulder ATLAS workshop, learn what makes social media addictive and how to become a leader in digital wellness.

Sensory Storytime, Friday, July 8, 10:30am

Kids and caregivers - join us for a storytime designed for individuals who are neurodiverse or have sensory needs. The structured storytime, with books read by a board-certified behavior analyst, will feature dim lights, low sound, and limited people.

COVID tests and N95 masks are now available

COVID test kits and N95 masks are available at the Library, while supplies last.

Masks

• The Library has a new supply of Honeywell N95 masks.

Test KitsThe Library currently has Rapid At-Home tests provided by the State of Colorado's expanded free Rapid At-Home testing program. 

Additional testing and vaccination optionsVi...

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...

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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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...

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...

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 spaces: Open during Library...