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Hotspots for Lafayette residents

Need internet on the go? Lafayette residents can borrow a T-Mobile 4G hotspot for use with up to 15 devices for seven days at a time.

Find more with Prospector and Mobius

Lafayette Public Library and our partner Marmot Network libraries use the Prospector union catalog for items from around Colorado and some areas outside the state. Most item requests are able to be fulfilled by our collection and those of our partners, Bo...

Computers and printing services

Print from home, or at the Library from your device or a computer!

Use public computers for up to three hours per day with your Library card or guest pass. 

Need to print?

• Queue up prints and pay as you go with the self-service print kiosk.
• Away from...

Washington Post online

Enjoy unlimited free access to The Washington Post online, remotely or any device. Set up a Washington Post account; use the special access code each time you want a seven-day pass.

Adventure Backpacks

Check out a Lafayette Library/Lafayette Open Space Adventure Backpack, packed with seasonally updated, nature-focused, books, maps, field guides, activities, binoculars, and more.

Library events and news updates

Receive emails for new Library events, services, and resources, or other City programs. Tap "Subscribe," enter your email, and scroll down to "News Flashes" to select the Library's categories.

Denver Post and Daily Camera online

With Newsbank and your Library card, enjoy image and text editions of the Denver Post, text versions of the Daily Camera, plus additional Colorado newspapers and America's News.

New York Times online

Enjoy unlimited free access to the New York Times online, remotely or any device. Set up a NYT account, then use our special access code for three free days, renewable every time it runs out.

Try Libby for eBooks & eAudio

Did you know the Library has thousands of eBooks and eAudiobooks? You can borrow them instantly - for free, using just the device in your hand, with Libby.Use Libby right from the website app, or get the app for your phone or tablet - it takes ju...

Consumer Reports Website - Free Access!

The Lafayette Public Library now provides free access to the member content of the Consumer Reports website! Consumer Reports is an independent nonprofit that provides trustworthy information and robust product testing in an age where online product revie...

Seed Library

Go Green...Library to Garden!

The Lafayette Public Library free Seed Program accepts donations of sealed, commercial seed packets for free distribution to your fellow Library patrons and local gardeners! We also welcome donations or partnerships with local...

Read eMagazines and graphic novels - free on your device or PC!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a simple, fun approach to helping young kids gain early literacy skills, and the confidence necessary to become strong readers.

How does it work?

• Read a book, any book, to your child - newborn, infant, or toddler. ...

Research Your Family History with MyHeritage

Enjoy MyHeritage from home to research your family history! MyHeritage has comprehensive genealogy resources, with billions of historical documents, millions of historical photos and other resources in thousands of databases that span the past five centur...

Explore history: Colorado and Wyoming historic newspapers

Have you had a chance to check out the online archive of early editions of Lafayette newspapers? The earliest local newspapers that we have on microfilm are  available online through the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, with more dates ad...

ReferenceUSA - business leads and more!

You now have free access to ReferenceUSA with your Lafayette Library card! ReferenceUSA is a powerful research tool which provides access to several useful databases, including:

Auto Repair Source - free access to premium car repair info

Your Lafayette Library card gives you free access to the premium auto repair website Auto Repair Source (formerly AutoMate). Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source has manufacturer and repair information on more than 38,000 vehicle...