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Artists Exploring Artists: Georgia O’Keeffe
Artists Exploring Artists: Georgia O’Keeffe
This week we explore the work of Georgia O'Keeffe and experiment with oil pastels.
3 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.
What’s It Worth? w/Mike the Appraiser
What’s It Worth? w/Mike the Appraiser
The What It's Worth? program is on March 29th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm with Mike Ivankovich Zoom'ing in to the Maple and Elm Rooms. Patrons who wish to have 1-2 items appraised should register using the link below. Items will need to be brought into the library. Spectators do not have to register. The registration […]
Wednesday Workshop: Paper Making
Wednesday Workshop: Paper Making
Preteens fun with paper making. We'll make slurries and pour them through screens. Blot them dry and - voila - unique paper sheets! Grades 4 - 6 for this event.
1 event,
2 events,
Sunshine Storytime
Sunshine Storytime
Stories and songs followed by a craft. Best for children with longer attention spans.
1 event,
3 events,
Science Sunday
Science Sunday
Drop-in for this special opportunity for children to experience hands on science activities with the Purdue Science Student Council.
2 events,
From Neighbors to Enemies: The War in Bosnia & Herzegovina
From Neighbors to Enemies: The War in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Enisa Spahić and Hasena Begić will take part in a panel discussion led by Merisa Spahić. The discussion will be about their experiences throughout the war and as refugees. This event will take place in the Elm and Maple Rooms at the Library. Patrons can watch this event from home. There will be a Live […]
5 events,
Artists Exploring Artists: Piet Mondrian
Artists Exploring Artists: Piet Mondrian
This week we explore the work of Piet Mondrian. Get geometric with black glue painting and also make a colorful window catcher.
3 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.
Wednesday Workshops: Egg Decorating
Wednesday Workshops: Egg Decorating
Delicate blown eggs and many art supplies equal so much creativity! Grades 4-6
3 events,
Games Galore
Games Galore
Come play board & card games, relay races, obstacle courses, parachute time and more with the volunteers from Delta Kappa Delta! Grades K - 6
3 events,
Sunshine Storytime
Sunshine Storytime
Stories and songs followed by a craft. Best for children with longer attention spans.
2 events,
1 event,
2 events,
WALLA & GLHRC Film: The Struma
WALLA & GLHRC Film: The Struma
WALLA and the Greater Lafayette Holocaust Remembrance Committee present a film about the fate of a ship full of Romanian Jews in 1941. Film begins at 6:30 with optional discussion to follow. Open to all.
5 events,
3 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.
Preteen Taste Squad
Preteen Taste Squad
Challenge your taste buds with a potato chip taste test. Make new book buds with a selection of new titles. Recommend titles to new book buddies! Come chomp and chat during our first Preteen Taste Squad. Grades 4-6 only.
3 events,
Games Galore
Games Galore
Come play board & card games, relay races, obstacle courses, parachute time and more with the volunteers from Delta Kappa Delta! Grades K - 6
3 events,
Sunshine Storytime
Sunshine Storytime
Stories and songs followed by a craft. Best for children with longer attention spans.
2 events,
Read to the Dogs
Read to the Dogs
This month we welcome back Therapy Dogs International. Thank you for listening to our readers!
2 events,
Diamond Painting for Preteens
Diamond Painting for Preteens
Here's an opportunity to sparkle! Diamond painting small projects for grades 4 - 6.
Diamond Painting
Diamond Painting
Pick from a selection of designs to create your dazzling masterpiece! Max of 48 participants, no registration required.
0 events,
5 events,
1 event,
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.
2 events,
Games Galore
Games Galore
Come play board & card games, relay races, obstacle courses, parachute time and more with the volunteers from Delta Kappa Delta! Grades K - 6
2 events,
Sunshine Storytime
Sunshine Storytime
Stories and songs followed by a craft. Best for children with longer attention spans.
3 events,
Spring Crafts
Spring Crafts
Celebrate Earth Day with a beautiful spring craft! This program offers lots of materials and inspiration for your own spring creations. Make an upcycled project too. All ages welcome
Record Store Day @ the Library
Record Store Day @ the Library
Join us on Saturday, April 22, to celebrate Record Store Day in Chauncey Plaza from 1 - 6 PM. The City of West Lafayette and West Lafayette Public Library, in association with Purdue's Student Concert Committee, are putting on a concert event with all the bells and whistles. On top of live music, our friends […]
2 events,
Creativity Lab Art Workshops series: Intro to Knitting
Creativity Lab Art Workshops series: Intro to Knitting
This month children 12 and under may try finger knitting with the River Knitters. We provide big bulky yarn for a great beginner project!
Creativity Lab Art Workshops series: Intro to Knitting
Creativity Lab Art Workshops series: Intro to Knitting
This month the River Knitters introduce you to knitting! Cast on and try knitting and purling. No materials required, we provide the basics. No registration required. Program allows for 24 beginners age 13 and older.
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3 events,
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.
Purdue Extension Lecture: Utilizing Raised Beds and Containers for Gardening
Purdue Extension Lecture: Utilizing Raised Beds and Containers for Gardening
You don't need an in-ground garden plot to grow vegetables. Gardening with containers and raised beds will maximize your output in small spaces. Plus, it is easier on knees and backs. Presented by Dr. Pat Williams from the Purdue Extension office.
2 events,
Games Galore
Games Galore
Come play board & card games, relay races, obstacle courses, parachute time and more with the volunteers from Delta Kappa Delta! Grades K - 6
2 events,
Sunshine Storytime
Sunshine Storytime
Stories and songs followed by a craft. Best for children with longer attention spans.
0 events,
1 event,
Books into Film: Mean Girls
Books into Film: Mean Girls
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.