The Power of YOUth efforts began in the summer of 2009, and have raised almost $20,000 to date!

From bake sales to lemonade stands, to movie nights and swim-a-thons, kids proved they are powerful and that hometown heroes from the youngest among us populate our town. Become involved and make a difference too, call 925-283-6513, ext 103. Check out creative fund raising ideas.

We are looking for great ideas and volunteer leadership to mentor our young heroes through the Power of YOUth! We are committed to empowering kids to love and support their library!  They are heroes!

Power of YOUth Materials to help you get started!

• Grade School / Middle School Flyer
• High School Flyer
• Donation Form

News articles attest to this energy.

• Lafayette's Fountain of Youth
• The Power of Youth

Writing Contest! Check out the Opening Day Winning Essays written by local school children.

Prior to our grand opening on November 14, 2009, a writing contest was held through the library’s partnership with the City of Lafayette, the Library and Learning Center Foundation, the County Library and our local schools.  

The four authors of the winning essays were the first ones across the threshold of the new library on opening day!  Check out the winners’ essays:

• Chaya Tong: I Love The Library
• Viola Zhao: Why I Like the Library
• Dana Zhu: What Does the New Lafayette Library and Learning Center Mean to Me?
• Tyler Supple: Libraries: The Education of the Community

Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, I.D. #26-0403799. Charitable donations are tax deductible subject to IRS provisions.