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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Teens - Volunteer at the Library and around town this summer!

Teen volunteer at the Library's Day of the Child celebration

Teens in grades 6-12 - we have many opportunities to volunteer this summer!

Earn a little, or a lot, of volunteer credit! You can help staff the summer reading table, assist with offsite Storytimes at local parks, provide support at special events, help out with shelving, or work with kids on reading games and writing projects. V...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Friday Science Club with CU Boulder/PISEC, June 9-July 21, 1-2pm - Register

Kid experiments with a rocket

Kids in grades 3-5...have some science fun this summer! Sign up for an hour each week from June 9-July 12 to work with CU student mentors on hands-on physics experiments!

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

Youth Sewing: Make a Throw Pillow, Tuesday, June 6, 1-4pm - Register

Boy uses a sewing machine

Kids and teens ages 10-15 - Learn how to use a sewing machine with guest crafter Karen McKnight. Today's project: make a throw pillow!

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Maker Monday - Knitting 101 - Register for June

Maker Monday Knitting 101

Adults 18 and older - sign up for a 3-session workshop to learn the basics of knitting! This class will meet on June 5, 12, and 26 (Library closed June 19.)

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Teen Mixed-Media Embroidery, Tuesdays in June, 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 4-week session.

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Posted on: May 29, 2023

Youth Sewing: Make a Phone Bag, Tuesday, June 20, 1-4pm - Register

Sewing materials

Kids and teens ages 10-15 - Learn how to use a sewing machine with guest crafter Karen McKnight. Today's project: make a phone bag!

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Summer Reading and Special Events, June 1-July 31

SRP 2023

Sign up for Summer Reading, and visit each Saturday for fun events at the Library!

Summer Reading for all ages begins on Thursday, June 1!Sign up at the Library or online starting on June 1, or pick up your Passport when you join the Library and Arts & Cultural Resources at the kickoff performance by Jeff & Paige at Festival Pla...

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

SRP Event: Jeff & Paige Festival Plaza Concert, Thursday, June 1 at noon

SRP 2023-JeffandPaige

All Ages - join the Library and Arts & Cultural Resources to kick off summer with Jeff and Paige at Festival Plaza, 311 S. Public Road

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Posted on: May 21, 2023

SRP Event: Grupo Tlaloc Aztec Dancers, Saturday, June 3, 11am

Grupo Tlaloc

All ages - join us for a dynamic performance by Denver-based Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca as we charge into a summer of reading and community events!

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Posted on: May 21, 2023

SRP Event: Story Hour with Tiny Stage, Saturday, June 3, 3pm

Children at a storytime at the Library

All ages - join Rick Pruitt and Tamara Meneghini for an afternoon blending music, family classics, and favorite tales of friendship, love, and laughter.

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Posted on: May 28, 2023

SRP Event: Malia Manuakea Book Release Celebration, Saturday, June 10, 11am

Book release celebration

All ages - join author Malia Manuakea to celebrate the release of her book "Lei and the Fire Goddess." Festivities will include a reading and book signing, a traditional Hula featuring Keaka O Kalani, and treats!

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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: 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!

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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: 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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News

Posted on: May 10, 2023

Summer Reading and Special Events, June 1-July 31

SRP 2023

Sign up at the Library or online starting on June 1.Join the Library and Arts & Cultural Resources at the kickoff Jeff & Paige Festival Plaza Concert, Thursday, June 1 at noon.

Saturdays at the Library

June 3

11am - Grupo Tlaloc Aztec Dancers3pm - Ti...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

Maker Monday - Knitting 101 - Register for June

Maker Monday Knitting 101

Adults 18 and older - sign up for a 3-session workshop to learn the basics of knitting! This class will meet on June 5, 12, and 26 (Library closed June 19.)

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Posted on: May 14, 2023

Teen Mixed-Media Embroidery, Tuesdays in June, 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 4-week session.

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Youth Sewing: Make a Throw Pillow, Tuesday, June 6, 1-4pm - Register

Boy uses a sewing machine

Kids and teens ages 10-15 - Learn how to use a sewing machine with guest crafter Karen McKnight. Today's project: make a throw pillow!

Learn More/Sign Up Library - Spotlight - Events
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Friday Science Club with CU Boulder/PISEC, June 9-July 21, 1-2pm - Register

Kid experiments with a rocket

Kids in grades 3-5...have some science fun this summer! Sign up for an hour each week from June 9-July 12 to work with CU student mentors on hands-on physics experiments!

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Reading Buddies, Wednesdays, 4-5pm, June 14-July 19 - 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 the 6-week session.

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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Writing Buddies, Wednesdays, 4-5pm, June 14-July 19 - Register

Writing Buddies closeup on a story

Kids in grades K-3 - sign up to have fun reading and playing games with our teen volunteers. Registration is for the 6-week session.

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Posted on: April 7, 2023

SRP Event: Jeff & Paige Festival Plaza Concert, Thursday, June 1 at noon

SRP 2023-JeffandPaige

All Ages - kick off Summer Reading with Jeff and Paige at Festival Plaza, 311 S. Public Road!

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

SRP Event: Grupo Tlaloc Aztec Dancers, Saturday, June 3, 11am

Grupo Tlaloc

All ages - join us for a dynamic performance by Denver-based Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca as we charge into a summer of reading and community events!

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

SRP Event: Story Hour with Tiny Stage, Saturday, June 3, 3pm

Children at a storytime at the Library

All ages - join Rick Pruitt and Tamara Meneghini for an afternoon blending music, family classics, and favorite tales of friendship, love, and laughter.

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Posted on: May 14, 2023

Sensory Storytime, Friday, June 9, 10:30am

Sensory Storytime with Megan

Kids and caregivers - join us for a storytime designed for individuals who are neurodiverse or have sensory needs. This is a structured storytime, with books read by a board-certified behavior analyst.

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

SRP Event: Malia Manuakea Book Release Celebration, Saturday, June 10, 11am

Book release celebration

All ages - join author Malia Manuakea to celebrate the release of her book "Lei and the Fire Goddess." Festivities will include a reading and book signing, a traditional Hula featuring Keaka O Kalani, and treats!

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Posted on: May 29, 2023

Pop-up Storytime at the Econ-O-Wash, Tuesday, June 13, 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., held 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in June and July.

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Posted on: May 7, 2023

Zimbabwean-Style Marimba Workshop, Tuesday, June 13, 1-3pm - Register

Cultural Caravan Marimba Workshop

All ages - sign up to learn marimba from Zivanai and Helen Masango of Afropop group ZiMBiRA...“If you can talk, you can sing. If you can walk, you can dance.”

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Posted on: May 19, 2023

Senior Learning Club, Thursday, June 15, 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: May 12, 2023

SRP Event: Drag Queen Storytime, Saturday, June 17, 11am

Children enjoy a story read by beloved Drag Queen Miss Shirley

Families - Come dressed in your finest for Storytime featuring the beloved local family entertainer Shirley Delta Blow.

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Theo Wilson presents "The History of Juneteenth," Saturday, June 17, 3pm

Theo Wilson presents History of Juneteenth

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth with a special event featuring guest speaker Theo Wilson, activist, author, poet, and host of The History Channel's "I Was There." 

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Youth Sewing: Make a Phone Bag, Tuesday, June 20, 1-4pm - Register

Sewing materials

Kids and teens ages 10-15 - Learn how to use a sewing machine with guest crafter Karen McKnight. Today's project: make a phone bag!

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

Tune into Nature - "Beautiful Butterflies," Tuesday, June 20, 6:30pm

Butterfly on a flower

All ages - join Boulder County Parks & Open Space (BOCO) volunteer naturalists for a beginner’s guide to our colorful local butterflies.

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

SRP Event: BackStory Theatre Presents "The Three Little Pigs," Saturday, June 24, 11am

BackStory Theatre logo

join BackStory Theatre for a unique, interactive, and semi-improvised version of "The Three Little Pigs" for young audiences.

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

SRP Event: Ann Lincoln Magic Show, Saturday, July 1, 11am

Ann Lincoln does magic tricks

Families - enjoy the magic and comedy of one of the region's favorite entertainers, Ann Lincoln!

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

SRP Event: Paint your own sky with Author Lulu Buck, Saturday, July 8, 11am

Author Lulu Buck

Families - Enjoy a book reading and hands-on art experience with local author Lulu Buck, author of the children's book "Sue's Sky."

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Posted on: May 14, 2023

Sensory Storytime, Friday, July 14, 10:30am

Sensory Storytime with Megan

Kids and caregivers - join us for a storytime designed for individuals who are neurodiverse or have sensory needs. This is a structured storytime, with books read by a board-certified behavior analyst.

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

SRP Event: Instrument Petting Zoo, Saturday, July 15, 11am

Instruments from around the world

All ages - take a musical trip around the world with Denver-area musician Michael Stanwood.

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Youth Sewing: Make Jammie Pants, Tuesday, July 18, 1-4pm - Register

Sewing machine

Kids and teens ages 10-15 - Learn how to use a sewing machine with guest crafter Karen McKnight. Today's project: make pajama pants!

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Posted on: May 7, 2023

SRP Event: Zimbabwean and Southern African Music, Saturday, July 15, 3-4pm

SRP 2023 Zivanai Masango

All ages - enjoy a performance of Traditional, Folk and Popular Contemporary Zimbabwean and Southern African music by world renowned multi-instrumentalist/musician Zivanai Masango.

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

SRP Event: BackStory Theatre, "Make Believe and Make Beyond," Saturday, July 22, 11am

BackStory Theatre logo

Families - join BackStory Theatre for a morning of make believe at the Library.

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

SRP Event: Mayan Worry Dolls (Quitapenas Mayas), Saturday, July 29, 11am

Luna Cultura Worry Dolls

Families - learn the origin of the Mayan Worry Dolls. Make your own so you can also get rid of your worries! Aprende el origen de las Muñequitas Quitapenas Mayas. Haz las tuyas propias para que también puedas deshacerte de tus preocupaciones.

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

SRP Event: Great Outdoors Waterpark, Friday, Aug. 4, 11am-8pm

Great Outdoors Waterpark

Kids and teens - did you complete four Summer Reading goals? Redeem your prize sticker for free entry to the the Great Outdoors Waterpark during open hours on Friday, Aug. 4.

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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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