Join us on the mezzanine level, Arts & Science Center, for a Mid-Autumn Celebration! Jennifer Cheng will present a bilingual Mandarin-English storytime perfect for children and families. All ages and abilities are welcome. No registration required. This program is made possible thanks to support from the Friends of the Lafayette Library and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation.
The Lafayette Friends Corner Book Shop is having a half-price sale! On Saturday September 12, every book in the shop will be 50% off. Shop hours are 10am-4pm. Proceeds support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library. https://www.lllcf.org/friends-book-shop Book Shop Hours of Operation: Monday-Th…
Build early literacy skills with stories, songs, finger plays and fun. Then enjoy Stay and Play in the same programming area. Stay and Play offers an unstructured time that allows for socialization, movement, and free play. A variety of toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers provides caregivers with fun ways to int…
Come celebrate Jaime Dominguez's bright, beautiful re-imaginings of Latino visual arts traditions! MOCHA Teaching Artists will facilitate a 90-minute visual art workshop with a focus on Latinx visual arts on Saturday 9/12/2026 at West Branch from 10:30am-12:00pm. ● The activity will be curated for school age children ●…
Read! Talk! Sing! Play! Join us for Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Ms. Anastasia! Library Storytime is a great way to help young children develop their early literacy and social skills while building a lifelong love of learning. All ages and abilities are welcome. This program is made possible thanks to su…
Join us for Stay-and-Play while Storytime is on vacation! Interact with our collection of building toys and early literacy activities. Practice your fine motor skills and make new friends! All ages and abilities are welcome. This program is made possible thanks to support from the Friends of the Lafayette Library and t…
Take a spin around our cozy drop-in making space to get your hands on puzzles, embroidery, paper crafts, and other collaborative art activities designed for families to unplug and create together. Flex your creativity and get ready to reflect and connect with your kids and grown ups.
Our volunteer computer docents are available Thursdays between 10 a.m and 12 p.m. to assist with basic computer skills as well as printing and copying. If you need a little extra help getting your tech questions answered, sign up for a 15-minute appointment. Computer docents can help you with: Contra Costa County Libra…
Stand Together Contra Costa is coming to the library to help community members learn about and connect with free immigration legal services. This visit supports immigrant individuals and families in Contra Costa County by providing reliable information, legal guidance, and connections to resources. About Stand Together…
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Join us for fun stories and songs in the Central Children's Room on the 4th Floor of the Central Branch! Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and their families are all welcome. Saturday at 10:30 AM
For ages 6–12 with accompanying adult(s).
Join us on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month for an informal meetup of young families with babies and toddlers. Make connections with each other and allow time for the little ones to build school readiness skills with shared toys and early literacy games provided by the library. Play Pals on the first Thursdays in S…
Computer docents are volunteers who answer simple technical questions and offer basic instruction on library computers. They help you get started, so you can take those skills and continue to explore and learn on your own! Computer Docents can: Teach you to use email Teach you to create and save documents Teach you to…
