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more than a library

The Lafayette Library and Learning Center is the

literary, cultural and educational heart of our community!

who we are

Thanks to individual donors and community partners, the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation sustains the Lafayette Library as a community resource that offers enriching

experiences for all ages.

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Every donation you make supports the operations of the Lafayette Library! Your contribution ensures that this vibrant community space remains an accessible place for lifelong learning!

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The Lafayette Library and Learning Center is a welcoming space for your next gathering! From corporate events to private functions, we offer multiple venues and an outstanding staff to meet a wide array of needs.

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  • Sweet Thursday Presents:
    Sweet Thursday Presents:
    Thu, Sep 19
    Lafayette Library Don Tatzin CH
    Sep 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Lafayette Library Don Tatzin CH, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    A narrative rich with bold feats of engineering and civic imagination, Portal introduces the colorful figures who fought to preserve the character and soul of San Francisco’s Ferry Building – from legendary columnist Herb Caen and poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti to Senator Dianne Feinstein.
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  • Distinguished Speaker Series presents - Caroline Paul: Tough Broad
    Distinguished Speaker Series presents - Caroline Paul: Tough Broad
    Tue, Oct 08
    Lafayette Library Don Tatzin CH
    Oct 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Lafayette Library Don Tatzin CH, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    In Tough Broad, Paul completely upends the prevailing view of how women age. By masterfully pairing the latest research on aging along with stories of amazing, adventurous women who are taking risks and playing outdoors well into their 80’s and beyond!
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  • Day at the Library!
    Day at the Library!
    Sat, Oct 19
    Lafayette Library
    Day at the Library!
    Oct 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Lafayette Library , 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Join us for Day at the Library to celebrate the Library's 15th anniversary!
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  • Distinguished Speaker Series presents -  Arlie Russell Hochschild: Stolen Pride
    Distinguished Speaker Series presents -  Arlie Russell Hochschild: Stolen Pride
    Thu, Oct 24
    Lafayette Library - Don Tatzin CH
    Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Lafayette Library - Don Tatzin CH, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Hochschild travels to Pikeville in eastern Kentucky, the heart of Appalachia, and sets her focus on a group at the center of the shifting political landscape: blue-collar men. There she uncovers what she calls the “pride paradox” and explores the hidden but powerful role of loss, shame, and pride.
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  • Night at the Library Gala
    Night at the Library Gala
    Sat, Nov 02
    Lafayette Library
    Nov 02, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Lafayette Library , 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
    Join us to celebrate and support the Lafayette Library and Learning Center!
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