West Lafayette Public Library

Phone 765-743-2261
Email ameyer@wlaf.lib.in.us
Website http://wlaf.lib.in.us

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  • Adult Craft: Recycled Book Page Wreath

    Creativity Lab

    ONE MORE TIME! Transform old book pages into something beautiful! Join us for a relaxing crafting session where we’ll turn well-loved pages into stunning paper wreaths. This program is for Adults 18+

  • Teen Movie and Craft: Muppets Most Wanted

    Creativity Lab

    Mistaken identity meets international mischief in Muppets Most Wanted! Craft your own cardboard tube Muppet while watching the movie. No passport required—just show up Friday, February 13 at 2pm. Grades 7th – 12th

  • Teen/Adult Program: Behind the Music with Lafayette Symphony Orchestra WINDS

    Elm & Maple Rooms

    Explore the bright, lyrical voices of the wind family, including woodwinds and brass-adjacent air-powered instruments. From the soaring flute to the reedy clarinet and expressive oboe, this session highlights how breath becomes music. An LSO musician will explain how wind instruments work, demonstrate different sounds and styles, and show how winds add color, personality, and […]

  • Silent Book Club

    Recurring
    Local History Area IN, United States

    Gather together to enjoy your current read and some light refreshments in our cozy library. Some time for discussion at the end of the evening will be offered but is never required.

  • Sewing Machine Basics with Ashley Bellet

    Recurring
    Creativity Lab

    Back by popular demand! Purdue Assistant Professor, Ashley Bellet, will help you get familiar with setting up, troubleshooting, and caring for a sewing machine. Participants are invited to bring their own machine if it is portable. We’ll provide scrap fabric and thread. There will be three program times offered to accommodate different ages: Saturday, February […]

  • Adult Craft: Book Hedgehogs

    Recurring
    Creativity Lab

    Add a little personality to your bookshelf! In this adult program, participants will upcycle books into charming hedgehog sculptures using easy, step-by-step folding. This program is for Adults 18+

  • Sewing Machine Basics with Ashley Bellet

    Recurring
    Creativity Lab

    Back by popular demand! Purdue Assistant Professor, Ashley Bellet, will help you get familiar with setting up, troubleshooting, and caring for a sewing machine. Participants are invited to bring their own machine if it is portable. We’ll provide scrap fabric and thread. There will be three program times offered to accommodate different ages: Saturday, February […]

  • Wabash River Defenders with WREC

    Elm & Maple Rooms

    Protecting the Wabash River starts close to home. Join environmental educator Kern Darbyshire from the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation for an engaging look at the Wabash River Watershed. Discover how caring for the river helps protect bald eagles and other wildlife. Learn simple, practical ways you can make a difference at home. This program is […]

  • Adult Craft: Book Hedgehogs

    Recurring
    Creativity Lab

    Add a little personality to your bookshelf! In this adult program, participants will upcycle books into charming hedgehog sculptures using easy, step-by-step folding. This program is for Adults 18+

  • Silent Book Club

    Recurring
    Local History Area IN, United States

    Gather together to enjoy your current read and some light refreshments in our cozy library. Some time for discussion at the end of the evening will be offered but is never required.

  • Teen/Adult Program: Behind the Music with Lafayette Symphony Orchestra BRASS

    Elm & Maple Rooms

    Bold, triumphant, and full of shine—the brass family takes center stage in this energetic program. Learn about trumpets, trombones, French horns, and tubas, and discover how buzzing lips and gleaming metal create such powerful sound. An LSO musician will perform excerpts, explain the brass role in both dramatic and lyrical moments, and share what it’s […]

  • Adult Program: Plant Swap

    Recurring
    Creativity Lab

    Oh my gourd!  It’s thyme to trade! Bring your leafy darlings, sprouting cuttings, or plant babies to the library and swap them for something new to grow and love. Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting to root around in the world of greenery, this is a succulent opportunity to branch out, make new friends, and leave with something fresh and photosynthesizing. […]