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

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...

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

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!

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

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!

Maker Monday - Knitting 101 - Register for June

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.)

Teen Mixed-Media Embroidery, Tuesdays in June, 5pm - Register

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.

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

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!

Summer Reading and Special Events, June 1-July 31

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...

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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).

How to pick up your holds

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...

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...

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.

Gra...

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...

Summer Reading and Special Events, June 1-July 31

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...

Maker Monday - Knitting 101 - Register for June

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.)

Teen Mixed-Media Embroidery, Tuesdays in June, 5pm - Register

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

Pop-up Storytime at the Econ-O-Wash, Tuesday, June 13, 10:30am

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.

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

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.”

Senior Learning Club, Thursday, June 15, 1pm - Register

Adults ages 55 and older - join us for a workshop in the Library Makerspace. Sign up online through the Senior Center.

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

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

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

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." 

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Maker Drop In Hours

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!