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Holiday Closures
Summer Reading
Books & Beats
Events for Everyone
The Arts in Lafayette
Book Sale
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Holiday Closures

The Library is closed on Monday, June 20 in recognition of Juneteenth (Sunday, June 19). The book drops will be locked from 5pm on Sunday until 9am on Tuesday. Learn more about Juneteenth with these items in the collection and see all City of Lafayette facility closures for Juneteenth.

The Library is also closed Monday, July 4 in recognition of Independence Day. The book drops will be locked from 5pm on Sunday until 9am on Tuesday.

Summer Reading Passports for youth grades K-12 in Spanish and English pictured with an assortment of crayons.

Summer Reading is Here Through July 31!

This year for Summer Reading, we are shaking things up – how you sign up, track goals, and earn rewards is simple.

Read for fun, earn books to read later! Summer Reading challenges you to make reading for fun a regular habit, and - because literacy goes beyond literature – we challenged ourselves to provide a summer full of highly engaging events and experiences! Set a goal, track it with a Summer Reading Passport or online through Beanstack, and earn a free book for each goal you meet! Sign up anytime now through the end of July. Learn more at Lafayetteco.gov/SummerReading

Books & Beats

In addition to customized Summer Reading goals, the Lafayette Public Library is bringing you a summer packed full of programs and performances! With the exception of holiday weekends, there's something fun for the whole family happening every Saturday:

Chicano Heat June 25, 3-4pm
Ann Lincoln July 9, 11am-noon
Family Book Bingo July 16, 11am-noon (registration required)
123 Andrés July 16, 3-4pm
Circus Foundry July 23, 11am-noon
Jeff & Paige July 30, 11am-noon

More to Do

Is our Summer Reading performance schedule still not enough for you? There's something happening for all ages at the Library! Find our full calendar of events at lafayetteco.gov/LibraryCalendar.

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Seniors

Memory Café features a new topic and/or speaker on the fourth Wednesday of every month as part of our Wellness Wednesdays series. Join us for connection from 10:30am-12:30pm in the lower-level Meeting Room on the following Wednesdays:

SPARK! Art with BMoCA June 22
Spellbinders July 27

Teens

Teen Craft Tuesday is the perfect excuse to let out your creative energy this summer. Teens in grades 6-12 can drop in from 4:30-6:30pm to the Upper Level of the Library (near the Makerspace) any Tuesday in June or July for arts and crafts. Each week we will have a different craft or workshop set up - including figure drawing, sewing, beading, and more!

A family of three sit outside on grass enjoying Storytime.

Kids & Families

It's too beautiful to stay inside this summer. Find us outside and close to home!

Twilight Tales: Stories in the Stars 7:30pm, Tuesday June 21 at Ofelia Miramontes Park (next to the Library)
Coal Creek Storytime! Join us at the Public Road Trailhead Saturday June 25 at 11am. Learn all about the critters that live in or around the neighborhood (and meet a few as well!)
Waneka Lake Park Storytime every Wednesday at 11am - 1600 Caria Dr., Lafayett
LaMont Does Park Storytime every Thursday at 11am - 500 E South Boulder Road, Lafayette - while parking lot is under construction, use parking for the Waterpark.

Be sure to check our Event Calendar before heading out -cancellations may occur due to weather or staffing. Cancellations will be noted on the calendar title and on social media.

We know the outdoors isn't for everyone. Storytimes are still happening inside as well! Check out our Storytime page for additional air conditioned activities.

Gallery wall of art made by Lafayette patrons celebrating Pride.

The Arts in Lafayette

Pride Month Art Show

Celebrate our LGBTQ+ community by contributing to our Gender Pride Paper Doll Parade. To participate, create a paper doll, unicorn, or collage. Design and bedazzle in a rainbow of celebration! Find supplies at the Reader's Advisory Desk now through July 15, and while you're here, check out the Pride Art already on display!

Collage of books, candles, and puzzles to be sold at the Friends of the Library Foundation Book Sale.

Book Sale - Save the Date!

Support literacy and the Library at The Friends of the Lafayette Public Library Foundation book sale, held during Library hours Saturday July 9 - Sunday, July 17. The sale will include books of all genres, DVDs, gently used puzzles, children's games and small gift items such as candles, note card, and soaps. Prices on all items range from $.50 - $4 unless specially marked.
Donations of any fiction or nonfiction books in good condition, DVDs, gift items, and puzzles with all parts are appreciated.
All proceeds are used to support literacy programs at the Lafayette Public Library (Hey! That's us!).

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