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Posted on: September 6, 2023

AARP Tax Aide volunteers for February-April

AARP Tax Aide volunteers

Join the dedicated AARP team that provides tax preparation services at the Library. No experience is necessary; training is provided. Complete the brief form to learn more.

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Posted on: September 12, 2023

Drop off Halloween costumes, Sept. 1-29

Halloween costume Exchange

Re-spook, Re-scare, and Re-wear! Drop off gently used Halloween costumes at the Library, and visit the City Ecotoberfest even on Oct. 7 to receive a costume.

Let’s make Halloween Eek-o-Friendly with a Halloween costume exchange this year. From Sept. 1-29 the City of Lafayette will be collecting gently used Halloween costumes for all ages at the Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Rd.

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Posted on: September 16, 2023

Mini-Con! Saturday, Sept. 30, 10am-5pm

Lafayette Mini-Con, Saturday, Sept. 30, 10am-5pm

Join the Library and Pop Culture Classroom for Mini-Con, the event that brings comic-convention-style activities to Lafayette. It will be a day of costumes, crafts, workshops, and fun!

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Lafayette Learns: "Ring of Fire" Annular Eclipse, Monday, Oct. 2, 6:30pm

Annular eclipse image from NASA

Adults and older teens - join Dr. Gianna Cauzzi, of the National Science Foundation’s National Solar Observatory (Boulder), for a presentation about two upcoming rare astronomical events and how best experience them in the American Southwest.

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Posted on: September 21, 2023

Lafayette Learns: "The Road to Noto," Thursday, Oct. 5, 6:30pm

View of a variety of font styles

Join Steve Matteson, the chief designer of the Noto font family, to learn about how type designs are created and his experiences leading up to Noto, the Google font family that enabled the typesetting of over 800 languages.

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Posted on: September 24, 2023

Sensory Storytime, Saturday, Oct. 7, 10:30am

Sensory Storytime with Megan

Kids and caregivers - join us for 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: September 25, 2023

Maker Monday: Fall Fiber Arts, Oct. 9-30, 1-3pm - Register

Needle-felted Halloween pumpkin decoration

Adults ages 18 and older - sign up for a 4-session workshop in October to learn the basics of a variety of fiber art techniques to make your own fall (or spooky Halloween) decorations!

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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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Library - Events & News
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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Library - Events & News
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: June 1, 2023

Library status and user guide

Patron reads at the Library

View Library status, get a card, learn about current services, and more!

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Library Status

Public access and meeting spaces: Open during Library hours.Book drops: Open 24 hours (except during holiday closures); located south of the Library entrance.Public c...

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