Are you a fan of historical fiction? Join us in the library on May 1st as we welcome authors Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee virtually to discuss their newest book, 'The Long March Home.' Prefer to join virtually? Register here for Zoom details: https://forms.gle/yQDysu5t4oe8TUia6 Three audience members will receive a FREE copy of the book when […]
Have you seen our new green installation? Dhanu DeSilva from Purdue University's Applied Energy Lab will show kids how the Biowall works and what it does for the air quality in our library. Bring your curiosity and questions now before he leaves Purdue University with his Masters Degree!
Canvas Class This mixed media class will bring out your creativity. Corinne McAuley will bring a sample to inspire you and many materials to use on an 8” x 8” canvas of your own. Have fun and enjoy some artistic self expression!
WALLA presents this film about an elderly musician and his journey to make amends with his family. Movie begins at 6:30PM. Open to all.
Please join us in the Elm room on May 11th to hear Dr. Ashima Krishna speak on what historic preservation is, and what it means for communities like West Lafayette. As places in our community age, we are forced to decide what should be preserved as well as what has to be demolished to make […]
The Library will host Frederick Prozzillo Jr., the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundations Nord McClintock Family V.P. of Preservation and Collections, in the Elm Room on May 12th to discuss the differences associated with preservation work in different climates. Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home and desert laboratory was established in 1938 and handcrafted over […]
The West Lafayette Public Library is hosting a special book signing featuring Sally Coffman on May 13th from 10am to noon. From 11:00 to 11:30, some of Sally's friends from Civic Theatre and Purdue Theatre will read stories from the book.
Please join us on May 17th in the Elm room for a special presentation from Nick Schenkel about the history of West Lafayette, Indiana. From humble beginnings at the Jacktown settlement, we will learn more about the changing nature of our community's past from the pre-Purdue days, through the official incorporation of West Lafayette in […]
Please join us on May 19th in the Elm room for a brief chat with Nathan Allaire, the curator of Samara House in West Lafayette. The year-long restoration project spearheaded by Harboe Architects of Chicago and Indianapolis-based Brandt Construction ensures that the home built in 1956 will serve as a learning laboratory for the work […]
Learn if and when to use landscape chemicals, how to keep yourself safe during application, and not creating super bugs/weeds. The class will also discuss protecting your yard plus the birds and animals that visit.
Watch the film and join in the discussion, if you wish! Books into Film participants will also receive a copy of next month's book.
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