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Indoor Recess
Indoor Recess
Games, building sets and and indoor playground toys! Drop in to play with us! Many small parts and big kid energy make this a poor choice for the very young. *We will keep the toy selection available longer in the afternoon if interested kids are at the library*
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Teen program: 2023 Memory Jars
Teen program: 2023 Memory Jars
Decorate a jar to keep all your favorite and most important moments of 2023.
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Adult Craft: Winter Painting
Adult Craft: Winter Painting
Use acrylic paint and a canvas panel to create a winter scene. No registration required, all supplies provided. Choose from the morning session on January 4th at 10:30AM OR the evening session on January 10th at 6:00PM. This activity is for adults.
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Teens: Creatives Cafe
Teens: Creatives Cafe
Teen artists - join other creatives and be as social as you want (or don't want)! A new art challenge will be offered each week or you can work on your own project in a supportive environment. All skill levels are welcome here. Snacks and drinks provided.
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Adult Craft: Winter Painting
Adult Craft: Winter Painting
Use acrylic paint and a canvas panel to create a winter scene. No registration required, all supplies provided. Choose from the morning session on January 4th at 10:30AM OR the evening session on January 10th at 6:00PM. This activity is for adults.
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Music & Fun!
Music & Fun!
Learning to follow directions while moving to music as a group or with a caregiver. Appropriate for the 2 to 5 year old, but open to all.
Monthly Library Board Meeting
Monthly Library Board Meeting
Online attendance is possible; please see posted agenda for online attendance web address.
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Sunshine Storytime
Sunshine Storytime
Stories and songs followed by a craft. Best for children with longer attention spans.
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EVENT FULL! Train Time Thomas & Friends
EVENT FULL! Train Time Thomas & Friends
THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST! Little train enthusiasts are invited to come to our station. Tickets required to enter this program so that it is a quality experience for all. Free tickets are available by coming to the Children's Services Desk beginning Saturday January 7.
Thomas & Friends Train Time! – FULL
Thomas & Friends Train Time! – FULL
EVENT FULL THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST! Little train enthusiasts are invited to come to our station. Tickets required to enter this program so that it is a quality experience for all. Free tickets are available by coming to the Children's Services Desk beginning Saturday January 7.
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Winter Dance Storywalk Kick Off
Winter Dance Storywalk Kick Off
This event takes place outside the Library. Join us at the Lilly Nature Center at the Celery Bog Nature Area. We will share the book as a readers theater. Or enjoy the storywalk during another visit to the Celery Bog this winter.
Creativity Lab Art Workshop for Children & Families: Crochet
Creativity Lab Art Workshop for Children & Families: Crochet
Learn to crochet in the next installment of our Creativity Lab Art Workshops. Watch for more information to come!
Diamond Painting
Diamond Painting
Beginners and experts both welcome! Create a dazzling masterpiece using diamond gems. All supplies provided, no registration required. This program is for adults.
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Story Sharing
Story Sharing
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we will share stories about his life and create a dream scene with our dreams for our community, our world and ourselves. Participants recieve a book to keep in exchange for sharing their dreams!
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Music & Fun!
Music & Fun!
Learning to follow directions while moving to music as a group or with a caregiver. Appropriate for the 2 to 5 year old, but open to all.
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Lego Build for Adults!
Lego Build for Adults!
Work with the group to create a Lego model of a Jeep - or freestyle your own creation!
2 events,
Sunshine Storytime
Sunshine Storytime
Stories and songs followed by a craft. Best for children with longer attention spans.
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Teens: Creatives Cafe
Teens: Creatives Cafe
Teen artists - join other creatives and be as social as you want (or don't want)! A new art challenge will be offered each week or you can work on your own project in a supportive environment. All skill levels are welcome here. Snacks and drinks provided.
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Artists Exploring Artists: Frida Kahlo
Artists Exploring Artists: Frida Kahlo
Join us to learn about a different artist each week. Try working in the style of the featured artist and/or make a craft inspired by the artist and their lives. This is a creative opportunity to work with Purdue Education students. It is not an art class.
2 events,
Music & Fun!
Music & Fun!
Learning to follow directions while moving to music as a group or with a caregiver. Appropriate for the 2 to 5 year old, but open to all.
Spring Clean-Up Focused on Soil Health (PU Extension Lecture Series)
Spring Clean-Up Focused on Soil Health (PU Extension Lecture Series)
Understand how to improve your yard's soil quality and increase the health of your plants. Basic composting techniques will also be discussed.
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Hoosier Book Club Kick-Off
Hoosier Book Club Kick-Off
Please join us for the first Hoosier Book Club meeting at West Lafayette Public Library. On Thursday, Jan. 26th, at 4:30, the Hoosier Book Club will host its call-out event in the Walnut Room. The first book we will read and discuss is an Indiana classic, The Magnificent Ambersons, which was written by Purdue alumni […]
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Sunshine Storytime
Sunshine Storytime
Stories and songs followed by a craft. Best for children with longer attention spans.
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Teen program: ArtCore @ Purdue Galleries
Teen program: ArtCore @ Purdue Galleries
Walk among artists! WLPL is partnering with Purdue Galleries to offer three visits to Spring exhibits exclusively for teens. View pieces with interpretation by Galleries staff and explore new artistic medium and ideas. The January 28 exhibit is 60 Square Inches. We will meet at the Stewart Center/Loeb Playhouse doors at 128 Memorial Mall Dr. at […]
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Artists Exploring Artists – Henri Matisse
Artists Exploring Artists – Henri Matisse
Join us to learn about a different artist each week. Try working in the style of the featured artist and/or make a craft inspired by the artist and their lives. This is a creative opportunity to work with Purdue Education students. It is not an art class.
2 events,
Music & Fun!
Music & Fun!
Learning to follow directions while moving to music as a group or with a caregiver. Appropriate for the 2 to 5 year old, but open to all.
Adult Craft: Granny Square Basic Crochet Tutorial
Adult Craft: Granny Square Basic Crochet Tutorial
Learn basic crochet and practice making a granny square. All supplies provided, no registration required. For adults.
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2 events,
Sunshine Storytime
Sunshine Storytime
Stories and songs followed by a craft. Best for children with longer attention spans.
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Drop-In Valentine Zoo
Drop-In Valentine Zoo
Make charming animals from paper hearts! We will provide loads of inspiration or craft your own one of a kind creature. Take some of your valentine critters home and leave one with us to share in our community. Please note this is the same program offered multiple times. Choose the one that fits your schedule […]
Teens: Creatives Cafe
Teens: Creatives Cafe
Teen artists - join other creatives and be as social as you want (or don't want)! A new art challenge will be offered each week or you can work on your own project in a supportive environment. All skill levels are welcome here. Snacks and drinks provided.
2 events,
Family Art Workshop: Tie-Dye Art
Family Art Workshop: Tie-Dye Art
Create a tie-dye bag perfect for shopping or library books! 1:00 - Family Session 3:30 - Teen/Adult Session Limit of 24 participants per session. No registration required.
Teens/Adult Art Workshop: Tie-Dye Art
Teens/Adult Art Workshop: Tie-Dye Art
Create a tie-dye bag perfect for shopping or library books! 1:00 - Family Session 3:30 - Teen/Adult Session Limit of 24 participants per session. No registration required.