Baby Time!
Baby Time!
A special time for baby and a caregiver. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play with other young friends. So important, we offer it twice!
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Baby Time!
Baby Time!
A special time for baby and a caregiver. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play with other young friends. So important, we offer it twice!
2 events,
Music and Fun!
Music and Fun!
Learning to follow directions while moving to music as a group with a caregiver. Dance to all your favorites each week! Appropriate for the 2 to 5 year old, but open to all.
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Mend it: Denim
Mend it: Denim
Learn mending and alteration skills using colorful patchwork and stitching! You can bring your own jeans to work on. All supplies and extra denim material will be provided. This session will be led by instructor Ashley Bellet, Assistant Professor of Costume Design at Purdue. Ashley Bellet teaches Costume Design at Purdue University, and is excited to […]
2 events,
Time for A, B, C’s and 1, 2, 3’s
Time for A, B, C’s and 1, 2, 3’s
A fun program for 2 to 4 year olds & a caregiver focusing on numbers, letters, shapes and colors.
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What is Historic Preservation?
What is Historic Preservation?
Join us to hear more about the basics of historic preservation in a community like ours. What structures are protected, and how is that decided? Do I live in a historic district? What is a historic district? Dr. Ashima Krishna is a Clinical Associate Professor in the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University. She […]
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Local History Round Table Discussion
Local History Round Table Discussion
Join us for a monthly local history discussion and idea session about the West Lafayette history and what we are doing to preserve and share it with the community. This discussion requires no registration.
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2 events,
Summer Reading Challenge
We have a summer reading challenge for kids, teens and adults. Join us on Beanstack to log the time you spend reading this summer. As the minutes add up to hours, come in to the library to claim your prizes! We have a lot of fun ahead of us and hope you will help to […]
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Summer Reading Kickoff
Summer Reading Kickoff
Summer Reading kicks off with special visitors on Chauncey Plaza. Make art at the Flourish Mobile, visit a firefighter and check out WLFD No. 1's engine, play a game and win a prize! Cuddle a therapy dog, play in the plaza with sidewalk chalk and pop some bubbles! Greater Lafayette Fairy Tale performers will be […]
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Messy Sensory Play
Messy Sensory Play
Come make a mess and explore the senses - it's really that simple! Designed for the very young.
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Preteen Taste Squad
Preteen Taste Squad
Kids entering grades 4-6 are welcome at our preteen programming. Recent graduates are welcome this summer too! This month we'll sample books fresh from our new shelves. Then we'll sample fresh, frozen and freeze dried versions of the same foods. Please indicate any food allergies upon arrival.
4 events,
Baby Time!
Baby Time!
A special time for baby and a caregiver. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play with other young friends. So important, we offer it twice!
Baby Time!
Baby Time!
A special time for baby and a caregiver. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play with other young friends. So important, we offer it twice!
3 events,
Music and Fun!
Music and Fun!
Learning to follow directions while moving to music as a group with a caregiver. Dance to all your favorites each week! Appropriate for the 2 to 5 year old, but open to all.
2 events,
Time for A, B, C’s and 1, 2, 3’s
Time for A, B, C’s and 1, 2, 3’s
A fun program for 2 to 4 year olds & a caregiver focusing on numbers, letters, shapes and colors.
2 events,
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Teen Craft: Magnet Painting
Teen Craft: Magnet Painting
Magnet painting is a fun, hands-on activity where you use magnets to move paint-covered objects—like metal balls or washers—across paper to create unique, abstract art. It’s a creative way to explore motion, color blending, and cause-and-effect. Great for all ages, this messy-but-magical project turns science into art!
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1 event,
2 events,
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WALLA Film Series: Blue Velvet
WALLA Film Series: Blue Velvet
Every month, WALLA’s film committee chooses a film to present. This is free and open to the public with an optional discussion to follow.
4 events,
Baby Time!
Baby Time!
A special time for baby and a caregiver. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play with other young friends. So important, we offer it twice!
Baby Time!
Baby Time!
A special time for baby and a caregiver. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play with other young friends. So important, we offer it twice!
5 events,
Music & Fun!
Music & Fun!
Learning to follow directions while moving to music as a group with a caregiver. Dance to all your favorites each week! Appropriate for age 2 to 5 year old but all are welcome.
Adult Craft: Mason Jar Luminaries
Adult Craft: Mason Jar Luminaries
Design charming mason jar luminaries using colorful tissue paper and glue! This simple craft lets you layer tissue designs onto jars, transforming them into glowing lanterns with a warm, stained-glass effect. We’ll finish each jar with citronella-scented wax, perfect for keeping bugs at bay on warm summer evenings.
2 events,
Time for A, B, C’s and 1, 2, 3’s
Time for A, B, C’s and 1, 2, 3’s
A fun program for 2 to 4 year olds & a caregiver focusing on numbers, letters, shapes and colors.
3 events,
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Hora de Cuentos
Hora de Cuentos
El Rincón Bilingüe returns to the Children's Activity Room for another Spanish-English storytime!
4 events,
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Book Cellar – Super Saturday
Book Cellar – Super Saturday
CDs, DVDs and regular priced books are HALF OFF in our June Super Saturday sale! The Book Cellar has gently used books, movies, puzzles, CDs and LPs for resale. All items are donated and proceeds go directly to support library programs and service. Regular hours are: Tuesday 3:00PM-7:00PM Wednesday 10:00AM-2:00PM Thursday 3:00PM-7:00PM
Adult Craft: Mason Jar Luminaries
Adult Craft: Mason Jar Luminaries
Design charming mason jar luminaries using colorful tissue paper and glue! This simple craft lets you layer tissue designs onto jars, transforming them into glowing lanterns with a warm, stained-glass effect. We’ll finish each jar with citronella-scented wax, perfect for keeping bugs at bay on warm summer evenings.
1 event,
2 events,
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Sunshine Craft
Sunshine Craft
This simple craft can be as colorful and intricate as you choose. We've got the scissors and tissue paper - we just need young artists!
4 events,
Baby Time!
Baby Time!
A special time for baby and a caregiver. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play with other young friends. So important, we offer it twice!
Baby Time!
Baby Time!
A special time for baby and a caregiver. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play with other young friends. So important, we offer it twice!
4 events,
Music & Fun!
Music & Fun!
Learning to follow directions while moving to music as a group with a caregiver. Dance to all your favorites each week! Appropriate for age 2 to 5 year old but all are welcome.
Adult Craft: Paper Flowers
Adult Craft: Paper Flowers
Create beautiful crepe paper flowers in this fun and easy craft! Using vibrant colors and simple folding techniques, you’ll create lifelike blooms perfect for decorating gifts, parties, or your home.
2 events,
Time for A, B, C’s and 1, 2, 3’s
Time for A, B, C’s and 1, 2, 3’s
A fun program for 2 to 4 year olds & a caregiver focusing on numbers, letters, shapes and colors.
2 events,
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Read to the Dogs
Read to the Dogs
Read aloud to the friendliest dogs around! Therapy Dogs are calm and excellent listeners. Sign up for practice reading in 15 minute turns. Come in to the Children's Area or call 765-743-2261 to reserve a spot for your reader.
1 event,
2 events,
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WALLA Film Series: Paths of Glory
WALLA Film Series: Paths of Glory
Every month, WALLA’s film committee chooses a film to present. This is free and open to the public with an optional discussion to follow.
4 events,
Baby Time!
Baby Time!
A special time for baby and a caregiver. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play with other young friends. So important, we offer it twice!
Baby Time!
Baby Time!
A special time for baby and a caregiver. Sing, rhyme, bounce and play with other young friends. So important, we offer it twice!
3 events,
Music & Fun!
Music & Fun!
Learning to follow directions while moving to music as a group with a caregiver. Dance to all your favorites each week! Appropriate for age 2 to 5 year old but all are welcome.
2 events,
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Growing and Using Mushrooms
Growing and Using Mushrooms
Like mushrooms? Ever thought about growing your own? Join Mark Lyons, an experienced mushroom grower and garden coach, who will show you how to grow your very own mushroom harvest. He also will show you how to preserve your mushroom harvest and how to make the most of these culinary treasures!
3 events,
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Teen program: Are You a Supertaster?
Teen program: Are You a Supertaster?
Do you have the super-taster gene? Take a simple litmus test and try different taste challenges to measure your flavor-discerning skills. Try the Miracle Berry and trick your taste buds! This program will serve food of different varieties, including some fresh fruits and vegetables. Teens should be familiar with their food allergies and dietary rules […]
Local History Round Table Discussion
Local History Round Table Discussion
Join us for a monthly local history discussion and idea session about the West Lafayette history and what we are doing to preserve and share it with the community. This discussion requires no registration.
2 events,
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Minecraft IRL
Minecraft IRL
Minecraft Fans - have fun off the screen! Purdue Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Science department shares their knowledge of geology with hands on rock and mineral exploration. Also, build blocks IRL and create some pixel art to take home!
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1 event,
2 events,
Children’s Program Break
The Library is open this holiday week - except for the Fourth of July. We even have a take and make craft ready for you to pick up on your visit! Enjoy our collection and keep logging your summer reading challenge minutes. Programs will resume Tuesday, July 8.