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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.
Music & Fun! Bonus session
Music & Fun! Bonus session
Schedule conflict with Music & Fun? This afternoon session allows an opportunity to dance with us in the afternoon!
Preserving West Lafayette Spaces: A History of the Historic Preservation Committee in our Community
Preserving West Lafayette Spaces: A History of the Historic Preservation Committee in our Community
Please join us in the Elm room on May 31st to hear Erin Easter, the current Director of Development for the city of West Lafayette, talk about the history of the city's Historic Preservation Committee and its implications on planning, growth, and development in West Lafayette. The West Lafayette Historic Preservation Commission was formed […]
3 events,
Summer Reading Program – Find Your Voice!
West Lafayette Public Library presents Find Your Voice, the 2023 Summer Reading Program. Programs for Adults, Teens, Children and Early Literacy (for children listening to books) all run from June 1 - July 31. Log time spent reading on READsquared and come to the library during June and July for special events and reading prizes!
Karaoke Sing Along
Karaoke Sing Along
Find Your Voice at the Library this summer from June 1 - July 31. We'll read, record and return for prize claims and more books to borrow. Activities include singing, dancing, listening, crafting, learning and so much more! Start the summer reading program by singing along with us. All ages welcome at our musical event.
2 events,
2 events,
**POSTPONED** Craft & Game for new 7th graders
**POSTPONED** Craft & Game for new 7th graders
This program has been postponed and a new date will be announced soon. We are sorry for any disappointment but assure you we are excited to meet you! Welcome to Teen! Incoming 7th graders (only) are invited to plays games and craft with us to kick off the 2023 Summer Reading Program.
2 events,
Teen program: Gallery of Good Causes take-home kit
What is your cause? Pick up an artboard from the Teen Department and use it to express your good cause. Find paint, collage material, and other media in the creativity lab, or use your favorite supplies from home. Bring the board back to be part of our gallery wall.
6 events,
Summer Reading Buddies
Summer Reading Buddies
Practice reading aloud with a teen volunteer reading buddy. No appointment necessary, just come on by!
4 events,
Birds & More Show
Birds & More Show
Exotics, Aquatics & More bring birds to the library. This educational animal show includes opportunities for petting and holding some of the animals. A variety of other animals will visit the library too. This is an all ages program with a special focus on school-aged children. Hear bird calls and more as we find out […]
4 events,
Bird Crafts
Bird Crafts
Paper, glue, googly eyes. What more do you need? Feathers. You need feathers. We have them ready for you!
4 events,
Interactive Movie
Interactive Movie
We invite you to Sing! Props to use along with the story, snacks and songs. Raise your voice and have a blast!
4 events,
Summer Reading Buddies
Summer Reading Buddies
Practice reading aloud with a teen volunteer reading buddy. No appointment necessary, just come on by!
3 events,
WALLA Film Series: Network
WALLA Film Series: Network
WALLA presents this 1976 film about a fictional television network and its struggle with poor ratings. Open to all.
6 events,
Summer Reading Buddies
Summer Reading Buddies
Practice reading aloud with a teen volunteer reading buddy. No appointment necessary, just come on by!
4 events,
Readers’ Theatre – All Together We Find Our Voice
Readers’ Theatre – All Together We Find Our Voice
Youth Librarians Ivy (Coleman) Riester, Melissa Freed and Polly Roush team up for a silly presentation of some favorite picture books. We'll read the lines and even invite a few from the audience to read a line with us! All ages are welcome. Best for children who can listen to many stories in row. Three […]
4 events,
Pre-Teen Taste Squad
Pre-Teen Taste Squad
Try a new author, series or flavor! We'll taste test some fantasy titles and try some fantastic flavors. Discover a new book or a new friend. Grades 4-6 only.
3 events,
4 events,
Summer Reading Buddies
Summer Reading Buddies
Practice reading aloud with a teen volunteer reading buddy. No appointment necessary, just come on by!
3 events,
6 events,
Summer Reading Buddies
Summer Reading Buddies
Practice reading aloud with a teen volunteer reading buddy. No appointment necessary, just come on by!
4 events,
Roz Puppets – The Frog Prince
Roz Puppets – The Frog Prince
Enjoy a puppet show brought to you by Roz Puppets! All ages performance. The Frog Prince: "Once upon a time in a far off land, there was a traveling frog who was in search of a life outside of the swamp. Where will his travels lead him? Join Roz Puppets to discover that sometimes happiness is […]
4 events,
Mario Mania Switch Gaming
Mario Mania Switch Gaming
Join in the fun for Mario Bros. games in our Children's Activity Room. We've got the Switch and the games. In search of players!
6 events,
No Thank You, Evil! Kids game sessions
No Thank You, Evil! Kids game sessions
This tabletop role playing game is loaded with creativity and adventure. Come in to one of our sessions and see what awaits!
Summer Reading Buddies
Summer Reading Buddies
Practice reading aloud with a teen volunteer reading buddy. No appointment necessary, just come on by!
3 events,
Acrylic Painting with Tracey Jen
Acrylic Painting with Tracey Jen
In our final Creativity Lab Artist Workshop series participants have the opportunity to paint with acrylics. Artist Tracey Jen leads kids and their caregivers through a Cubism workshop. Adults and Teens will explore landscape painting. Kids 12 and under with their adults meet in the Creativity Lab at 1:00. Teens and Adults meet in the […]
3 events,
WALLA Film Series: The Post
WALLA Film Series: The Post
WALLA presents this 2017 film about the Washington Post's attempts to publish the Pentagon Papers.
7 events,
4 events,
Drummer Brandon Lee – LSO
Drummer Brandon Lee – LSO
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra's Principal Percussionist Brandon Lee performs a concert for children. Find the rhythm and enjoy the beat during this all age performance. Two opportunities to attend: 10:30 am and 2:00 pm.
LSO Drummer Brandon Lee
LSO Drummer Brandon Lee
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Percussionist Brandon Lee performs a concert for children. Find the rhythm and enjoy the beat during this all age performance. Two opportunities to attend: 10:30 am and 2:00 pm.
4 events,
3 events,
Books into Film: Howl’s Moving Castle
Books into Film: Howl’s Moving Castle
Want to read along? Pick up a copy from the second floor desk. Just want to watch? We'll see you on July 2nd.