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Events, Storytimes, & Programs
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Kids' Calendar
View all events for kids at the Lafayette Public Library in Colorado.
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Storytimes
View descriptions of our regular storytimes, learn about special events for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, find resources online storytimes, and discover early literacy tips.
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Read 1,000 Books
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide initiative to get more families reading in the pre-school years.
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National Novel Writing Month
Every November, celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a short story contest for kids and teens in grades K-12.
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Reading & Writing Buddies
Reading Buddies is a free program matching kids in grades K-3 with teens in grades 6-12 to play literacy games and have fun! Writing Buddies teen mentors lead kids in grades 3-5 in group exercises, sharing stories and doing writing games. In Winter/Spring 2021, this program is virtual.
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Summer Reading
Every year from June 1 - July 30, join us for online and in-person summer reading for all ages, featuring virtual and in-person activities and challenges.
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Fall Reading
Try a fun and simple all-ages Fall reading challenge, October 5 - November 30.
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Winter Reading
Join us for a Fun all-ages winter reading challenge for all ages, December 21 - January 7!
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Paws to Read
Paws to Read is an occasional Lafayette Library program for kids ages 5-10. Struggling readers have the opportunity to sit with a trained therapy dog who is non-judgmental, patient and non-verbal.