Childrens Mini Summer Bingo
Can't wait to earn a reading prize? Play summer reading bingo the last week of May for a little fun and a little prize! Complete 5 across or go for a black out. Readers' choice!
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Starbright Storytime
Starbright Storytime
We share songs and stories for mixed age audience - some weeks we wiggle a lot and other weeks we listen to longer stories as determined by our young guests!
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Historic State Street Walking Tours
Historic State Street Walking Tours
Please join us for Historic State Street Walking Tours on Friday 5/31 from 4-6 PM. Beginning at the Library, we will have folks walk between a few designated stops around the Chauncey Hill/State Street where docents will share a bit of fun history. This part of West Lafayette is deeply rooted in our past, with […]
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Summer Reading Kickoff on Chauncey Plaza
Summer Reading Kickoff on Chauncey Plaza
Today is *the* day! Summer Reading begins with a petting zoo and ice cream truck on the plaza. Take a ride on the Boilermaker Special between 12-1 pm. Come inside the Library to meet author Eric Margerum, contribute to our summer reading banner, make bracelets and get answers to your summer reading questions. Not least […]
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Pre-Teen Taste Squad: Hawaii
Pre-Teen Taste Squad: Hawaii
This month our sampling adventures are set in Hawaii! Aloha to kids entering 4th grade! Those who just finished 6th grade are still welcome to Pre-Teen events, if so inclined. We'll have a selection of tropical fruit and "Hawaiian" shaved ice to taste along with books set in this beautiful island state.
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Adults: Adventures in Birding
Adults: Adventures in Birding
Program located at Lilly Nature Center. Learn the basics of birding - an adventure in places as near as your block or as far as around the globe! Come prepared for a light walk on the Celery Bog trails; this program will last about two hours. Bring binoculars if you have them. Led by West […]
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Pre-Teen Puzzle Adventure
Pre-Teen Puzzle Adventure
Kids 4-6 grade, can you help Jacque crack the code to the safe? Build the puzzle. Read the mystery. Solve the challenge. Scan the answer. We'll work, snack and hang out together. Program time approx. 45 minutes, depending upon our sleuths.
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Time for A, B, C’s & 1, 2, 3’s
Time for A, B, C’s & 1, 2, 3’s
A fun program for 2 to 4 year olds & a caregiver. Focus on colors, shapes, letters, numbers and friends!
Book Cellar Super Saturday
Book Cellar Super Saturday
Super Saturday events are held each month with exciting new offers! Get summer ready with 50% off all books! The Book Cellar resells gently used books, vinyl, DVDs, CDs and puzzles. Purchases at the Book Cellar go to directly support programs and collections at the West Lafayette Public Library. Regular hours are Tuesday 3:00PM-7:00PM Wednesday […]
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WALLA Film Series: Arrival
WALLA Film Series: Arrival
Every month, WALLA’s film committee chooses a film to present. This is free and open to the public with optional discussion to follow.
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Baby Time!
Baby Time!
Come explore language, music and socialization! So important that we offer it twice: 10:30 and again at 11:15. For babies and toddlers up to two years old.
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Donkey Hodie
Donkey Hodie
Our friends from PBS Kids present another event at the Library. This time they'll feature Donkey Hodie!
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Music & Fun!
Music & Fun!
Learning to follow directions while moving to music as a group with a caregiver. Appropriate for the 2 to 5 year old, but open to all.
WLPL Board of Trustees Meeting
WLPL Board of Trustees Meeting
Agendas and meeting minutes can be found on the West Lafayette Public Library's Board of Trustees Page
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Time for A, B, C’s & 1, 2, 3’s
Time for A, B, C’s & 1, 2, 3’s
A fun program for 2 to 4 year olds & a caregiver. Colors, shapes, numbers, letters and socialization!
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Read to the Dogs
Read to the Dogs
Practice reading aloud to these sweet therapy dogs. Be sure to log that time in your Beanstack account too!
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Pre-Teen Craft: Boba Slime
Pre-Teen Craft: Boba Slime
Kids grade 4-6 are invited to decorate their cup, then mix and stir some slime, complete with phony boba for a fun summer craft.
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Baby Time!
Baby Time!
Come explore language, music and socialization! So important that we offer it twice: 10:30 and again at 11:15. For babies and toddlers up to two years old.
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Junior Egg Drop Challenge
Junior Egg Drop Challenge
We'll provide the eggs, the recycled, repurposed materials and you bring the creativity and assembly skills. Meet us on top of the Library's Garage to build and drop your egg. The challenge for kids is to drop an egg-containing contraption approximately 2 meters, from the highest point of our parking garage to the next highest […]
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Adults: Egg Drop!
Adults: Egg Drop!
What could be more fun than dropping stuff off the top of the garage? Can your egg survive the perilous journey?
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Time for A, B, C’s & 1, 2, 3’s
Time for A, B, C’s & 1, 2, 3’s
A fun program for 2 to 4 year olds & a caregiver. Colors, shapes, numbers, letters and socialization!
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WALLA Film Series: The Blind Man That Didn’t Want to Watch Titanic
WALLA Film Series: The Blind Man That Didn’t Want to Watch Titanic
Every month, WALLA’s film committee chooses a film to present. This is free and open to the public with optional discussion to follow.
2 events,
Baby Time!
Baby Time!
Come explore language, music and socialization! So important that we offer it twice: 10:30 and again at 11:15. For babies and toddlers up to two years old.
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Music & Fun!
Music & Fun!
Learning to follow directions while moving to music as a group with a caregiver. Appropriate for the 2 to 5 year old, but open to all.
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Adults: Stump the Educator
Adults: Stump the Educator
Pat is back and ready to answer all your gardening questions! Bring some hard ones.
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Time for A, B, C’s & 1, 2, 3’s
Time for A, B, C’s & 1, 2, 3’s
A fun program for 2 to 4 year olds & a caregiver. Colors, shapes, numbers, letters and socialization!
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Bring a stuffed friend to spend the night at the Library. Be sure it's not your very most favorite because we want everyone to sleep well and then reunite Saturday morning. When you pick up your doll or plushie, you'll learn just what shenanigans they were up to when they were not in your care! […]