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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.

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...

New York Times online

Enjoy free and unlimited access to The New York Times online through the Lafayette Public Library, remotely on any device or from a Library computer or WiFi.

The New York Times enables our Library members to have three-day sessions with unlimited access; e...

Homework help by phone

Need help? Call 303-661-1175 to connect with a Homework Center librarian for help with a variety of academic subjects, or use the form to set up a time for a call.

COVID-19: links and resources

Información general para COVID-19. Para obtener información en español, haga clic en el botón en la parte inferior de la página. 

• Recursos de COVID-19 en español

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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 just a few ...

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...

Free digital magazines & graphic novels for your device or PC!

Love magazines ? The Library gives you access to free, popular emagazines and graphic novels, available to read online or download to your mobile device, using an app called RBDigital (formerly known as Zinio for Libraries). Make an account using our link...

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...

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...