MARCH @ LAFAYETTE LIBRARY

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YOUR LIBRARY IS FINE FREE!

We no longer charge fines for overdue items!

Eliminating fines offers folks an opportunity to
re-discover their library and all it has to offer, without putting a financial barrier in place.

We are removing barriers to make access easy and enjoyable for everyone. We waived existing fines, so you can start a new chapter!

MAKE A TAX HELP APPOINTMENT SOON!

Check our website to sign up or call 303-661-1163. Doing your own taxes?Stop in for forms or get more information online.

LIBRARY LOVE BY THE NUMBERS

Did you know that 191,031 people came through our doors in 2019, and 402,901 items were checked out through the Library?
Check out our library numbers for 2019.

MAKE THIS NEWSLETTER BETTER!

If you haven't yet responded to our survey. . . we'd love to hear from you!

SPRING BREAK BOOK SALE!

Mark your calendars for March 21 - 29 for books and bargains! Details

BOOK DISCUSSION

March 16, 6 pm

Lafayette Reads book group current choice, The Library Book

Join LafayetteREADs! to discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean.

"Weaving her lifelong love of books and reading into an investigation of the Los Angeles Public Library fire, author Susan Orlean delivers a mesmerizing book that manages to tell the broader story of libraries and librarians."

Listen: NPR interview with Orlean

SERVICES & RESOURCES YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT!

Overdrive holds update Your Overdrive hold has arrived, but you’re not ready!

Seed Library Go green - start your own garden with the LPL Seed Library!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Help your little one be a strong reader.

Schedule a visit from the Library Would you like us to visit your group or class?

Access journal articles from the American Physical Society (in the Library only)

Boulder Daily Camera online Access local news. Learn more

Colorado State Parks Pass Use at any Colorado state park. Get outside!

Drop-in Schedules:
Homework Center & Tutoring

Computer Coach | Studio 775 Makerspace

Kids & Teens

Storytimes almost every day!
Teen Tabletop Gaming - Saturdays in March, 1-5 pm
DIY Crafts & Activities! - March 3: Kids, 3-4 pm; Teens, 4-5 pm
The Signing Tree Saturday Storytime - March 7, 10:30 am
Teen Collection Connection - March 18, 4:15-5:15 pm
LEGO Club for Kids - March 22, 2-3 pm
McTeggart Irish Dancers (fun for all ages) - March 22, 2 pm
Centennial State Ballet Storytime - March 23, 11 am
Celebrate the Seasons Storytime with a naturalist - March 28, 10:30 am
Teen No-Sew Tote Bag @ the Makerspace - Register - March 28, 1-3

Adults

AARP Tax Help, by Appointment - Wednesdays & Saturdays through April
Lafayette and the Farewell Tour (Historical Society) - March 8, 2-3:30 pm
AARP Smart Driver Course - Register - March 9, 12:30-5 pm
Community Health Workers - Free @ the Library! - March 12, 10-11 am
Gardening for Birds Workshop - March 12, 6-7 pm
Legal Clinic - Register - March 13, 3-4 pm.
LafayetteREADS! Community Discussion March 16, 6 pm
Get to Know Your iPhone & iPad - Register - March 18, 10:30-11:30 am
Death Café - March 19, 6 pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale - March 21-29 during Library hours
Blood Drive - March 26, 10 am - 2:30 pm

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ART @THE LIBRARY

Enjoy work by local community and student artists on display throughout the Library. See what's on display in the our galleries on the Library art calendar.

March and April

"Southwest" by Marilyn Markowitz
"Witness: This land. This time. Precious." Paintings by Ellen Laverdure.
Student art from Lafayette Elementary & Alecia Sanchez Elementary

Find your next read with a little help from our staff picks our blog posts!
Find everything in the Library catalog.

Need more choices? Try Novelist Good Books Alerts!

YOUR LUCKY DAY!
Some in-demand titles can become Lucky Day items that avoid long hold list times. There are no renewals on a Lucky Day item, and only one Lucky Day item at a time can be borrowed. Stop by our Lucky Day tables in the Lobby and in the Children’s area to see what's available.

DIGITAL MAGAZINES - view online versions popular magazines with the free service RBDigital: enjoy right from your mobile device!

BOOK CLUBS @ THE LIBRARY

If you like reading and discussing books, we host three public book clubs; the Last Word club, a Newcomer's book club, and the UnBook club. Find out more!