Community Calendar

Preschool Storytime is designed for children from 3 1/2 to 6 years. Enjoy stories, songs, finger plays, and book-related fun.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 AM

Meet in the Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A.

Drop by Klondike every Wednesday in September to read to a trained therapy dog or cat!

Tempest Homes Meeting Room
Age Group: Child 0-5, Child 6-11

Lights, Camera, Action... Teen Scene! Drop in every Wednesday from 4:30 -5:30 for games, crafts, or just to hang out. See you at the Scene!

9/2 - Tie Dyeing
9/9 - DIY Puppets
9/16 - Movie Singalong
9/23 - Improv Games
9/30 - Create a Story

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen 12-18

Bring your little scientists (babies -age 5) to explore the world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, & math). Interactive learning and, perhaps, a chance to make a little mess.

Wednesday, Sept 30 @ 6:30 pm
Thursday, Oct 1 @ 10:00 am

Program Type: Storytime
Age Group: Child 0-5, General/Family

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A+B

Nine Irish Brothers Traditional Irish Pub hosts a community trad session Wednesday evenings at seven pm. Trad sessions--short for traditional Irish sessions, are a community-led participatory event in which local musicians bring their instruments and play traditional Irish music. Musicians who play Irish instruments or who are striving to learn are welcome to join in, and all members of the community are welcome to enjoy the music and ambiance.

3 Shows, 2 Artists, 1 Venue – Lorie Amick & LaDonna Vohar, Sept. 18-Nov.14
Opening is during the Downtown Gallery Walk, September 18, 6-9 p.m.
Join Lorie and LaDonna for the opening of three new exhibitions at Artists’ Own during Downtown Lafayette’s September Gallery Walk.
1 Something to Crow About – A playful collaboration celebrating crows through paintings, sculpture, fiber art and handmade books
2 Impact – Lorie Amick’s powerful exploration of injury, recovery, gratitude and resilience following a life changing collision.
3 Detour - LaDonna Vohar’s reflections on life’s unexpected turns and the creativity that can emerge along the way.
Experience three unique exhibitions, three distinct stories, and an evening celebrating the power of art. Together, these exhibitions explore the many paths of the human experience including life’s unexpected detours through paintings, sculpture, and fiber art. All three exhibits will be on display at Artists’ Own 518 Main Street Lafayette, IN

Bring your little scientists (babies -age 5) to explore the world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, & math). Interactive learning and, perhaps, a chance to make a little mess.

Wednesday, Sept 30 @ 6:30 pm
Thursday, Oct 1 @ 10:00 am

Program Type: Storytime
Age Group: Child 0-5, General/Family

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A+B

Let’s face it – food is expensive! The good news? We can save money by reducing wasted food. To help with that, we have launched our 2nd Annual Food Conservation Challenge. Share your real-world tips and tricks that cut consumer food waste and stretch budgets. Plus, there are prizes – $100 gift cards for five first-place winners! We will post the winning ideas on our website and social media.

Our ask…
📣Spread the word: Share this information with your network, family, and friends.
📲Stay connected: Follow us on social media, Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedIn, and repost our posts about the contest; join our email list
🚀Take action: Enter the contest and start conserving

The contest runs through October 4, 2026. Find full contest details and last year’s winning ideas on the Center's (conservefood.org) website under "Collaborate and Inspire” or reach out at cfcwr@purdue.edu.

Let’s work together to conserve food! Good for your health, good for your wallet, and good for the planet.

Lapsit is designed for children from birth to 24 months of age. Program features rhymes, finger plays, songs, sign language and more.

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A

Age Group: Child ages 0 – 5

3 Shows, 2 Artists, 1 Venue – Lorie Amick & LaDonna Vohar, Sept. 18-Nov.14
Opening is during the Downtown Gallery Walk, September 18, 6-9 p.m.
Join Lorie and LaDonna for the opening of three new exhibitions at Artists’ Own during Downtown Lafayette’s September Gallery Walk.
1 Something to Crow About – A playful collaboration celebrating crows through paintings, sculpture, fiber art and handmade books
2 Impact – Lorie Amick’s powerful exploration of injury, recovery, gratitude and resilience following a life changing collision.
3 Detour - LaDonna Vohar’s reflections on life’s unexpected turns and the creativity that can emerge along the way.
Experience three unique exhibitions, three distinct stories, and an evening celebrating the power of art. Together, these exhibitions explore the many paths of the human experience including life’s unexpected detours through paintings, sculpture, and fiber art. All three exhibits will be on display at Artists’ Own 518 Main Street Lafayette, IN