Community Calendar

Work in Clay and Paper
by artists Linda LaMarr & LuAnn Lamie
July 19-September 13, 2025, Opening Reception: July 18, 6-9 pm
Artists’ Own Art Gallery, 518 Main St., Lafayette, IN

Linda LeMar and LuAnn Lamie will be presenting “Work in Clay and Paper” at Artists’ Own Gallery from July 18-September 13. Their show will have an opening reception on July 18 from 6-9 p.m. in coordination with the Gallery Walk Downtown. This is a unique show using paper pulp and clay to create sculptural works.

Linda LeMar’s work is garden inspired wall work using paper clay, stains, acrylic and
gold leaf. Vibrant combinations of color, and texture, lead to endless possibilities. This work is inspired by bags, pouches and purses that people use to carry precious treasures. Come see this exciting show.

Join us at Klondike for fun stories for all ages! Each Storytime includes songs, finger plays, puppets, and general fun times intended to help build early literacy skills. 

Tempest Homes Meeting Room

Program Type: Storytime

Age Group: Child 0-5

Swing by Wyandotte Branch every Thursday at 11 for songs, stories, and fun!

Best for ages 6 and under.

Timberstone Homes Meeting Room

Event Type(s): Storytime

Age Group(s): Family, kids (6 and under)

Don’t miss this fascinating look into one of Purdue’s lesser-known traditions; one that was banned in 1913, the Tank Scraps. Come and enjoy some fun local history with some tasty pizza courtesy of Arni’s Restaurant.

David M. Hovde, professor emeritus, served in the Purdue University Libraries from 1989 until his retirement in 2017. He has authored or coauthored more than seventy books, book chapters, scholarly articles, conference proceedings, occasional papers, monographs, and scholarly web publications.

Nine Irish Brothers hosts traditional Irish music sessions every Wednesday evening. Sessions are an opportunity for local musicians to join together for fellowship and to play traditional Irish music, and for listeners to enjoy. To make a reservation, call Nine Irish Brothers at (765) 746-4782.

Speakers present slides of their recent field trips and photographic expeditions.

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

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30 AM

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A

Program Type:  Storytime

Due to the book sale for the weekend Lapsit is cancelled for the day.

Work in Clay and Paper
by artists Linda LaMarr & LuAnn Lamie
July 19-September 13, 2025, Opening Reception: July 18, 6-9 pm
Artists’ Own Art Gallery, 518 Main St., Lafayette, IN

Linda LeMar and LuAnn Lamie will be presenting “Work in Clay and Paper” at Artists’ Own Gallery from July 18-September 13. Their show will have an opening reception on July 18 from 6-9 p.m. in coordination with the Gallery Walk Downtown. This is a unique show using paper pulp and clay to create sculptural works.

Linda LeMar’s work is garden inspired wall work using paper clay, stains, acrylic and
gold leaf. Vibrant combinations of color, and texture, lead to endless possibilities. This work is inspired by bags, pouches and purses that people use to carry precious treasures. Come see this exciting show.

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

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:15 AM

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A

Program Type:  Storytime