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!
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.
WALLA presents this 2017 film about the Washington Post's attempts to publish the Pentagon Papers.
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.
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.
Want to read along? Pick up a copy from the second floor desk. Just want to watch? We'll see you on July 2nd.
Use watercolors and vinyl to create colorful outline art! Choose from either the morning or the evening session. Open to adults, no registration required.
Chocolate bingo is BACK at the West Lafayette Public Library! Play bingo and win chocolate - it's that simple to participate. NO registration, FREE to play, adults only.
Practice reading aloud with a teen volunteer reading buddy. No appointment necessary, just come on by!
WALLA presents this 2022 film about two investigative journalists and their pursuit to expose a film producer's sexual misconduct. The film starts at 6:30PM and is open to all.
Juliauna, former WLPL staff and current owner of Juliauna, former WLPL staff and current owner of Shadooga studio and channel talks about how she makes her videos and what she's learned from her YouTube experience. Watch live with us and stay for an art hang-out.
Kids! Did you Find Your Voice this summer? We want to hear it! Show us your favorite book of the summer or the one that inspires you to speak out. Come in to the Children's Area, collect a blank book cover and decorate it in the Children's Activity Room or at home. When you return […]
Learning to follow instructions to music with a caregiver. Best for ages 2-5, all are welcome.
Come sample exotic fruits (international candies in a variety of fruit flavors too!) and a selection of interesting mysteries. Explore flavors and genres with other book buddies! Grades 4-6 for this preteen program please.
Get rolling with a craft session inspired by pool noodles, TP tubes and rolled paper. Create an entire zoo in an afternoon! We'll have samples for you to consider or make something completely of your own imagination.
Please join the Hoosier Book Club in the Maple Room on 7/13 at 5:00 PM for a showing of 1934's "A Girl of the Limberlost". The club recently read Gene Stratton-Porter's novel, and we are now watching this old movie to see how faithful it was to the source material. The Hoosier Book Club […]
Practice reading aloud with a teen volunteer reading buddy. No appointment necessary, just come on by!
Sign up open for an opportunity to read aloud to a dog. Come in or call 765.743.2261 and request to speak with the Children's Department.
This is another opportunity for our big kids to sparkle! Please respect our survey results and our kids' autonomy. Only (entering) 4th - 6th grade kids allowed!
Our very popular diamond painting series continues in July! Whether you are new to the craft or experienced, you are welcome to join. There is a max of 48 people for this program. No registration required. Open to adults.
Learning to follow instructions to music with a caregiver. Best for ages 2-5, all are welcome.
Indiana Jim and Python Pam bring reptiles to the Library. Learn and laugh as we explore snakes and more. All ages.
Guest instructor Brianna (owner of The Cookie Cart) will lead this workshop and show you how to decorate four cookies. Limited to 24 adults (no exceptions). FREE TICKET REQUIRED Visit the library in person beginning Sunday, July 16th to pick up your ticket.
Practice reading aloud with a teen volunteer reading buddy. No appointment necessary, just come on by!
WALLA presents this 1951 film about a reporter who will stop at nothing to get back his job back at a major newspaper. Film begins at 6:30PM, open to all.
Bringing the classic Japanese-turned-MTV game show to West Lafayette. Attempt crazy challenges without making a sound. Can you do it?
Learning to follow instructions to music with a caregiver. Best for ages 2-5, all are welcome.
Know your rights in Indiana and how to protect them - for teens of all backgrounds and experiences.
Practice reading aloud with a teen volunteer reading buddy. No appointment necessary, just come on by!
Learning to follow instructions to music with a caregiver. Best for ages 2-5, all are welcome.
Use epoxy resin mixed with inks, foil, and dried flowers to create a set of bookmarks. Open to adults. Choose from the morning or evening session.
Come sample cotton candy flavors. Use our cotton candy machine to make some candy floss yourself. Explore flavors and genres with other book buddies. This is our summer wrap up session. Arrive ready to share your favorite book of the summer. Inspire another reader! Grades 4-6 for this preteen program please.
Harrison Boiler Robotics are bringing their demonstration robot to the library! They will also have a mini bot for kids to drive. Join in this fun STEM event brought to you by the Harrison High School robotics team.
Find Your Voice! in this finale for the adult summer reading program. Pick your favorite song and sing it for the crowd. No talent required! Winners of the summer reading grand prizes will be announced at this event (need not be present to win).
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