May 14 Tuesday
Stop by TCPL Downtown for assistance with creating resumes, having application materials critiqued, or help navigating online job applications. Assistance will be provided in one of the Family Suites in the Portal to provide a quiet space to work with a librarian who provide advice for improving resumes. Registration is not required, but is encouraged to ensure patrons are able to receive help.
World renowned, finger pickin' extraordinaire Christopher Paul Stelling debuts at People's Brewing Tuesday May 14th! A top notch singer / songwriter who's been called "a punk rock Leadbelly" Christopher has built a name for himself in his 14 year career as he perfectly blends the past and present worlds of Country Blues, Folk, Gospel, and Soul.
Doors 5pm / Music 6pm / $15 ADV / 21+
A Mom&Pop Production
May 15 Wednesday
All ages storytime. Come enjoy both new titles and old favorites! See the Heartland Odyssey sculpture.
Under the Sculpture
Event Type(s): Storytime
Age Group(s): Kids
Welcome to the Scene! Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join us for games, crafts, or just to hang out. Join us as the school year winds down and summer begins this May!
May 1st: DIY Viking Ship May 8th: Sand JarsMay 15th: Tetris PuzzleMay 22nd: SuncatcherMay 29: Games Day
Event Type(s): Program
Age Group(s): Teen (6th - 12th grades)
Local area musicians gather every Wednesday evening at Nine Irish Brothers in West Lafayette to play traditional Irish jigs, reels, and pub tunes. All musicians familiar with Irish instrumentation and music are welcome to join in, and everyone in the community is encouraged to enjoy the music and atmosphere.
May 16 Thursday
The American Friends of Lafayette (AFL) have developed a six-banner traveling exhibit to be displayed at museums, events, libraries, churches, other community settings. The banners tell the important stories of Lafayette’s life and legacy including his American Revolution participation, his critical role in cementing the Franco-American Alliance, and his lifelong passion for human rights. This history is shared through historic images, carefully researched label copy, and engaging graphic design. Additionally, there is a panel focused on his return as Guest of the Nation in 1824-1825, and the efforts of the American Friends of Lafayette to commemorate this bicentennial in 2024-2025. This exhibit strives to make Lafayette’s story more accessible and relevant to today’s citizens.
May 17 Friday
Every spring, the invasive plant garlic mustard emerges across our local nature preserves in large numbers. If left unchecked, this weed can change soil chemistry, overtake the forest's understory, and diminish the beautiful display of native ephemeral wildflowers. With your help, the forest understory will be filled with a diverse mix of plants that provide food and shelter to abundant wildlife.
For this year’s effort, NICHES Land Trust will be hosting a series of garlic mustard pulling shifts at local nature preserves within a 10-50 minute drive of Lafayette. This is our organization's single biggest annual volunteer push; if we can manage to fill every volunteer shift it will provide over a thousand volunteer hours during a critically important stewardship window. Please check out our shift dates/locations and sign-up by clicking the link below.All volunteers who register for 2 or more pulling shifts before the end of March will receive this years 'War of the Weeds' T-shirt featuring our top secret garlic mustard pesto recipe on the back!
Sign up to Volunteer Here: https://bit.ly/2024waroftheweeds
Light and Lines by Robert Leavitt Robert Leaviitt’s bold abstract paintings explore balance and harmony while embracing tension, depth, and complexity.
Come see this amazing show at Artists’ Own Gallery, 518 Main Street, Lafayette from May 17 to July 13. The opening reception is May 17 from 6-9 p.m. in conjunction with the Gallery Walk, downtown Lafayette.
The Gallery Walk 2024 Downtown Lafayette, May 17, 6-9 p.m. Also, July 19 & September 20The ever-popular Gallery Walk is returning to downtown Lafayette for the summer of 2024. It will be held on the third Friday of May, July, and September from 6-9 p.m. Some galleries and shops will have refreshments and at other locations there will be music or artists creating and selling their work. Stroll down Main Street and along other nearby streets seen on our map for an exciting evening. Maps will be provided at participating galleries, restaurants, and other businesses.