Community Calendar

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

Toddler Time combines books, rhymes, crafts, activities and music for children ages 24-42 months.

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

Come join us for an afternoon movie! We will be showing a 2026 Disney & Pixar animated film about Mabel, an animal lover, who uses groundbreaking technology to "hop" her human mind into a lifelike robotic beaver to talk with animals and protect their habitat.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Program Type: Program
Age Group: General/Family

Dr. Lewis and Marjory Urschel Meeting Room

Come celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at the Library! Learn how different countries around the world celebrate this fall festival highlighting the moon. Create different crafts and enjoy a special storytime, highlighting the various myths surrounding this culture from the different cultures that celebrate this holiday!

Program Type: Storytime
Age Group: General/Family

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room B

The After School Arts Program (ASAP) offers free art classes to students in grades K-12. Covering the full spectrum of creative disciplines ASAP aims to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth in our community, reinforce academics, improve self-esteem, and inspire creativity. All ASAP classes are FREE!

Join us for a fun, 8-week class designed for adults who are new to the ukulele
or looking to build a strong foundation.
No prior musical experience is required. Bring your own ukulele or lend
one from TAF at no cost!

In this class, you'll:
• Learn foundational ukulele skills and basic chords
• Explore beginner-friendly songs and playing techniques
• Learn the basics of music theory
• Build confidence playing the ukulele

Instructor: Olivia Sutherlin
Olivia Sutherlin is a multidisciplinary musician with a lifelong background in
the performing arts, including theater, choir, and band.

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Recording
Studio

Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-toweek basis)
Full Schedule:
• Tuesday, September 8, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 20, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 3, 5:30-6:30 pm (Make

Join Purdue, Lafayette Parks & Recreation, and West Lafayette Parks & Recreation as we take on IU across the community — find and post pollinators on iNaturalist!

New to iNaturalist? No problem! Our expert entomologists will be on hand to help.

We'll meet at McAllister Park for a guided photo walk to find and post pollinators. This is our last big push before the event wraps up at noon — join us before time runs out!

Join Miss Polly every Saturday morning at 10:30 AM for excellent stories and lots of laughs.

Under the Sculpture in the Youth Room.

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

Practice the art of drawing from observation in this hands-on still life drawing class! Each class will feature a new arrangement of objects for students to observe and interpret through drawing. You’ll explore composition, proportion, light, value, and different drawing techniques while building confidence in your observational skills.

This class is open to adults, as well as students in Grades 10–12, and is
welcoming to artists of varying experience levels. The class will primarily use
vine charcoal, with pencils also available for those who prefer working in graphite. Students with previous still life drawing experience are welcome to bring their own preferred drawing materials.

Instructor: Tracey Jen

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Art Studio

Time: Saturdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-to-week basis)

Full Schedule:

Saturday, September 12, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, September 26, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 3, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 17, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 24, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 14, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 21, 1:00 – 2:00 pm (Make-up session, if
needed.)

Join us for a fun, 8-week class designed for adults who are new to the ukulele
or looking to build a strong foundation.
No prior musical experience is required. Bring your own ukulele or lend
one from TAF at no cost!

In this class, you'll:
• Learn foundational ukulele skills and basic chords
• Explore beginner-friendly songs and playing techniques
• Learn the basics of music theory
• Build confidence playing the ukulele

Instructor: Olivia Sutherlin
Olivia Sutherlin is a multidisciplinary musician with a lifelong background in
the performing arts, including theater, choir, and band.

Location: The Arts Federation (638 North St, Lafayette, IN 47901) - Recording
Studio

Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Tuition: $150 (must be paid in full – this class cannot be taken on a week-toweek basis)
Full Schedule:
• Tuesday, September 8, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 15, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, September 29, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 6, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 20, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 27, 5:30-6:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 3, 5:30-6:30 pm (Make