Community Calendar

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

Artists’ Own High School Art Show
Original Art by Exceptional Artists
Opening Reception - Sunday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m.
Show runs Jan. 18 through Feb. 14

The 17th annual Artists’ Own High School Art Show (AOHSAS) will highlight the talents of emerging artists from area high schools. Dozens of students have submitted their best work and will attend an awards presentation and reception at the Artists’ Own Gallery on Sunday, Jan, 18, at 2 p.m.
Parents, teachers and community art supporters are invited to view the paintings, sculptures, drawings, and photographs of these exceptionally talented high school artists. This show will be on display at the Artists’ Own Gallery, 518 Main Street in downtown Lafayette through Saturday, Feb. 14.

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

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

Alfred J. and Dorothy N. McAllister Meeting Room A

Program Type:  Storytime

Join us at Wea Prairie for fun stories for all ages! Enjoy stories, songs, and movement intended to help build early literacy skills. 

Dr. Lewis J. and Marjory Urschel Meeting Room

Event Type(s): Storytime

Age Group(s): Kids (ages 0 - 5)

Come by the Wyandotte Branch Tuesdays at 4 for crafts full of imagination and learning. We'll see you there!

Jan. 6 - Snowflake Suncatchers

Jan. 13 - No Sew Snowman Stuffie

Jan. 20 - Penguin Puppets

Jan. 27 - Lego Maze

Timberstone Homes Meeting Room

Program Type: Program

Age Group: Child 6-11, General/Family

Come join us and kick start the new year with brand new activities and chances to try new things! K-5 is open to all kids in grades K-5, meet us every Tuesday at 4:00 PM at the Holman Branch Library.  

 1/6 - Vision Board/Collages

1/13 - Hobby Tasting 

1/20 - STEM Racecars

1/27 - LEGO day

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

Event Type(s): Program

Age Group(s): Kids (ages 6 - 11)

A classically-trained cellist, an in-demand Americana accompanist, a soulful singing solo artist, a ballet score composer, and a bike-riding environmentalist – these are accurate ways to describe the multi-talented Ben Sollee. The Kentucky native’s young career has been notable for its artistic diversity and creative productivity.
He will be performing two sets on January 27th at People's Brewing. It's absolute insane to land such talent in our humble room. Please don't sleep on this!

Doors 5pm / Music 6pm / 21+
A Mom&Pop Production

Kentucky musician and composer Ben Sollee, has been blurring boundaries with his musical style and career for nearly two decades – his latest album, Long Haul (2024) is no exception. Drawing on tonal influences from the American and global south, Sollee’s vocals and unique cello style thread through each track binding seemingly disparate chapters of his journey – the Long Haul.
After his last album in 2017, Sollee took a break from touring to grow his family and deepen community connections in Louisville, KY. Now a father of three, Sollee has leaned into his work as a composer; scoring films such as LAND from director Robin Wright, and Maggie Morre(s), a John Slattery film featuring Tina Fey and Jon Hamm. He also scored the podcast series Unreformed, which was recently nominated for a Peabody Award. Outside of music, Sollee helped launch the non-profit Canopy, which supports Kentucky businesses positively impacting their communities and planet.

Drop by Klondike from 5:30 to 7:30 for a Family Game Night! We'll have board games, playing cards, puzzles, card games, and even a Nintendo Switch! No experience necessary. 

Tempest Homes Meeting Room

Program Type:  Program

Age Group: General/Family

The Lafayette Dulcimer Gathering will play at Cumberland Park every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 8:30pm in June, July and August
All acoustic instrument musicians are welcome to join the jam and play along or, just bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music! Song sheets will be available.