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  • The Whalemobile

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    Meet Nile the Humpback Whale! Get inside a whale inside the library!! Kids five and older can sign up to learn about whales, the ocean and have a BIG experience within this inflatable whale. To attend this program be sure to reserve a slot(s) in one of the half hour sessions. Please note that this […]

  • WALLA Film Series: A Scanner Darkly

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    Every month, WALLA’s film committee chooses a film to present. This is free and open to the public with an optional discussion to follow.

  • Potato Derby

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    Start your engines because it’s time for the Potato Derby! Potatoes, wheels, and axels will be provided by the library. Space is limited, registration is required for each Potato Participating Patron. Design and decorate your very own potato race car, then put it to the test on the racetrack to see whose spud has the […]

  • Adult and Teen Program: Zoo to You

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    Get to know some of Columbian Park Zoo's animal ambassadors in this teen and adult focused meet & greet. Our visitors will be a surprise, but you'll be guaranteed a front-row seat to furry (or maybe scaley, feathery, or hard-shelled) friends! Space is limited.  Registration required. This program is for Teens/Adults 13+ This is a […]

  • FelleREXpress – Dinosaur Puppets

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    Dig into a prehistoric adventure with special dinosaur visitors from FelleREXpress! Lifelike dinosaur puppets and the puppeteers will share all kinds of amazing information about them. You won’t want to miss this dino-mite event!

  • WALLA Film Series: Ratatouille

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    Every month, WALLA’s film committee chooses a film to present. This is free and open to the public with an optional discussion to follow.

  • Adult and Teen Program: Storm Chasing

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    Is Twister one of your favorite movies? Are you always the last person off the porch and down to the basement during a storm event? Learn about the science, strategy, and storytelling of stormchasing from Dr. Robin Tanamachi of the Purdue Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. Dr Tanamachi is a lifelong tornado enthusiast, […]

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    The Indy Winds Flute Choir returns with another program for music lovers. You can learn about the ensemble at facebook.com/indywindsflutechoir.

  • Teen Program: Jurassic Park Escape Room

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    Think you could survive Jurassic Park? Gather your courage and work as a team to solve challenges, uncover clues, and escape before time runs out in this thrilling dinosaur-themed escape room adventure. This program is for teens entering 7th - 12th grades. This is a free program offered by the West Lafayette Public Library.  Free […]

  • Minecraft IRL

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    Minecraft Fans - have fun off the screen! Purdue Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Science department shares their knowledge of geology with hands on rock, mineral and fossil exploration. Also, build blocks IRL and create some pixel art to take home!

  • WALLA Film Series: Fantastic Mr. Fox

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    Every month, WALLA’s film committee chooses a film to present. This is free and open to the public with an optional discussion to follow.

  • Adult and Teen Program: Shipwrecks as Living Museums

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    IU's Center for Underwater Science has been excavating centuries-old shipwrecks in the Dominican Republic and more recent wrecks of Lake Michigan. Learn how underwater archaeologists, museum curators, and the rest of their team work to unearth the stories lost to the sea, and view artifacts recovered from the deep. This event's content is developed for […]