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September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Lafayette Public Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers, and students that signing up for a library card …
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Beginning Wednesday, September 1st, the Main Library and the South Regional Library will have the following operating hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
All Lafayette Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, September 7 with normal library hours.
The Lafayette Public Library is celebrating 75 years of serving Lafayette Parish this year! On Tuesday, August 6, 1946, the parish library opened its doors.
By order of the Governor of Louisiana, beginning Wednesday, August 4 through at least Wednesday, September 29, all persons must wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status. Thank you to our patrons for your cooperation.
Butler Memorial Branch will be closed Wednesday, September 1 and Thursday, September 2. For up-to-date information, visit lafayettepubliclibrary.org/hours.
A variety of storytimes are available at many of our branches around Lafayette parish. For a list of all storytimes available through the Lafayette Public Library, check out our Calendar!
For information about the types of storytimes …
Join licensed Zumba instructor Sahra Arabaca for an energetic hour of movement and excitement!
Do you love young adult books? Join our group LPL YA Virtual Book Club on Goodreads to discuss a new book each month. Also, join us monthly for a Zoom chat with a moderator!
Join us at 11:30 am on the first Thursday of each month for a lively discussion of a classic (This book club is both in-person and online. Zoom link here).
Join us on the first Thursday of each month for an engaging book discussion as we revive our book club in person. Ages 18 & up.
An afternoon of learning stations revolving around different themes for homeschooling families. Ages 5-12. Registration begins 2 weeks before program start date.
Do you think you know trivia? Join us for Friday Trivia to test your skills. Click the link below, test yourself, then show off your knowledge by heading to our Facebook page and posting your score in …
Beginning Friday, September 3rd, LEGO Club will return to in-person programming!
Build unique LEGO Creations based on a given theme! Ages 5 & up. Registration begins 2 weeks before the program start date. Click the date to …
An opportunity for toddlers to create and explore art mediums. Dress for a mess! Ages 18 months-3 years. Registration begins 2 weeks before program start date.
Join us throughout September and October as we watch some of the best films Studio Ghibli has to offer!
Take a fully proctored ACT practice test at home. This free test will be presented live by the Princeton Review. Register here.
Saturdays: September 4 & October 9
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Princeton Review Virtual Classroom
Swing by a Lafayette Public Library drive-thru (Main Library and all Regional Libraries) and pick up a bag full of fun! Grab & Go bags will include all the supplies you’ll need plus instructions. Recommended …
Join old and new friends to play on various gaming consoles or play board games. Ages 12-18.
Join us virtually as we read the first few chapters of a story, then check it out to continue! Find us on YouTube.
Find the book in our catalog!
Join us for one-shot sessions of Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition). Bring your own level three character, or use one of our pre-built sheets! Registration begins 2 weeks before program start date.
Do you have an interest in crocheting, knitting, sewing, or other needle arts? Join us for a meet-up where you can socialize with other crafters, show off your work, discuss current projects, and get new …
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