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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! Sign up -
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.) Sign up -
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! Learn More/Sign Up -
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. Learn more -
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.” Sign up -
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. Sign Up -
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. Sign Up -
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! Learn more -
Summer Reading and Special Events, June 1-July 31
Sign up for Summer Reading, and visit each Saturday for fun events at the Library! Read on... -
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. Learn more -
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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). Read on... -
How to pick up your holds
View hours and details for picking up your books and other items at the Lafayette Public Library. Read on... -
Donate food and essential items
The Library is a Sister Carmen donation site during open hours. Read on... -
Grab bags for adults, kids, or teens!
Need help finding your next read? Request a mystery bag of librarian-selected books! Read on... -
Library status and user guide
View Library status, get a card, learn about current services, and more! Read on... -
Summer Reading and Special Events, June 1-July 31
Sign up for Summer Reading starting June 1, and visit each Saturday for fun events at the Library! Learn more -
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. Sign Up -
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. Sign Up -
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. Storytime Schedule -
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! Learn more -
Lotería Mexicana - Family Bingo, Monday, June 12, 5pm
Have some bilingual family bingo fun in the traditional Mexican style! Drop by the Kid Zone on the 2nd Monday of any month. View Calendar -
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. Learn more -
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.” Sign up -
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. Register (on Webtrac) -
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. Learn more -
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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! Learn More/Sign Up -
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. Learn more -
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. Learn more -
Maker Monday - Crocheting 101 - Register for July
Adults 18 and older - sign up for a 4-session workshop to learn the basics of crocheting! This class will meet Mondays from July 10-24. Sign up -
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! Learn more -
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." Learn more -
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. Storytime Schedule -
SRP Event: Instrument Petting Zoo, Saturday, July 15, 11am
All ages - take a musical trip around the world with Denver-area musician Michael Stanwood. Learn more -
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! Learn More/Sign Up -
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. Learn more -
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. Learn more -
Upcycling Workshop - Drop In, Tuesday, July 25, 10am-3pm
All ages - this Plastic Free July, turn trash into treasure by upcycling plastic bottles or tin cans into planters! Drop in this workshop, hosted by the Library and Sustainability. Learn more -
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. Learn more -
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. Learn more -
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! Makerspace Details
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Summer Reading and Special Events, June 1-July 31
Sign up for Summer Reading starting June 1, and visit each Saturday for fun events at the Library! Learn more
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