Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival

Saturday, January 28– Sunday, January 29
South Regional Library Auditorium
The South Regional Library is proud to be participating in the seventh Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival.  The Library will be one of the venues showcasing …

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Popcorn Theater

Meeting Room
South Regional Library

Friday, January 27
4:00 PM

Smurfs
 (2011, 103 minutes, Rated PG)
When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City… and the fun begins. Read the full story »

Black Superheroes: An Exhibit of Comic Books
Black Superheroes: An Exhibit of Comic Books

January 23– February 19, 2012
South Regional Library Foyer
February 1–29, 2012
North Regional Library
In observance of Black History Month, the South Regional Library will review the role of black superheroes as they are portrayed in comic books. …

CSLP Teen Video Challenge
CSLP Teen Video Challenge

Create a 30–90 second video promoting summer reading at the public library, including your interpretation of the 2012 CSLP teen slogan, “Own the Night,” and you could win $275 and an award for the Lafayette …

Free Career Skills and Technology Training
Free Career Skills and Technology Training

The State Library has partnered with local public libraries to offer free classes for those persons seeking employment or for those who would like to improve their career skills to earn a higher standard of …

Basic Computer Class In Spanish
Basic Computer Class In Spanish

CLASES BÁSICAS DE COMPUTACIÓN GRATIS EN ESPAÑOL
La Clase es una de una hora y media, dos sesiones de dias impartido por Frida Felix. Para Adultos
6 de febrero y 8,  6:00 – 7:30 PM
La Biblioteca Regional del …

Book Donations: 215 E. Pinhook Rd.
Book Donations: 215 E. Pinhook Rd.

For any patrons wishing to donate books to the Friends of the Library, please drop them off at our new warehouse, located at 215 E. Pinhook Road (red warehouse).
Drop off times:
Monday – Wednesday 11:00– 2:00
Thursday: …

Rethink Everything: Exhibit of Acrylic Works by Julie Breaux
Rethink Everything: Exhibit of Acrylic Works by Julie Breaux

Exhibit Dates
January 6 – March 1, 2012
Galerie Lafayette, located in the Jefferson Street Branch
Julie Breaux, an established artist who resides in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a regular contributor to the contemporary art scene. Julie considers herself …

Teen Tech Squad OverDrive Tutorial for iPad
Teen Tech Squad OverDrive Tutorial for iPad

Lafayette Public Library’s Teen Tech Squad created a video tutorial for iPad users who are interested in using the OverDrive service.

High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft
High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft

Students ages 5–12 will create a colorful Mardi Gras flag with a shiny crown, feathers, and lots of sparkling sequins. Preregister your child by calling the library location nearest you beginning Monday, January 9.
South Regional …

Going Gray and Looking Gorgeous
Going Gray and Looking Gorgeous

Wednesday,  February 1
6:30–8:30 PM
South Regional Library Meeting Room
Professional hair and personal stylist Susan Palumbo will help women transition the phase of life when graying. She will address hair styles that flatter face shapes, wardrobe colors, …

African Americans and the Oscars
African Americans and the Oscars

Five Films, Five Decades
South Regional Library
In honor of Black History Month, and just in time for the Oscar season, the South Regional Library offers free showings of five films, spanning the 1960s to the present, …

Awesome African Masks Craft
Awesome African Masks Craft

Craft fun for ages 5–12 years
Thursday, February 2
4:00 PM
South Regional Library Story Time Room
In honor of Black History Month, students will make an African-style mask and decorate it with yarn and beads. Preregistration begins Monday, …

Black Panther: The Animated Series
Black Panther: The Animated Series

Monday, February 6
6:30 PM
South Regional Library Auditorium
Saturday, February 18
11:00 AM
South Regional Library Auditorium
This animated mini-series features the voice acting of Djimon Hounsou, Alfre Woodard, Jill Scott, and a special appearance by Stan Lee. This series …

Mardi Gras Mosaics
Mardi Gras Mosaics

Artist Michael Parrish will conduct a mosaic-making class for adults using Mardi Gras beads. All materials are supplied. To participate, you must preregister. Preregistration begins on Monday, January 30. You may preregister by phone or …

Remembering the Civil Rights Era in Louisiana
Remembering the Civil Rights Era in Louisiana

Tuesday, February 7
7:00–8:00 PM
South Regional Library Auditorium
How do we as a people choose to remember or forget certain aspects of the past? Why did racial categories and labels become so important and what role has …

Teen Poetry Night
Teen Poetry Night

 February 5
6:00 PM
North Regional Library
For all young poets out there who would like to speak their minds, this night is for you. Join the spoken word group, Project SOUND, for a night filled with reading, …

I Love Monsters Valentine Box
I Love Monsters Valentine Box

Students ages 5–12 will cut and fold cardstock into a silly monster valentine box. Preregister your child by calling the library location nearest you beginning Monday, January 30.
Youngsville (856-9385)
February 8
3:30 PM
Milton (856-5261)
February 9
3:30 PM
South Regional …

Celebration of a “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Keats
Celebration of a “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Keats

Friday, February 10
4:00 PM
South Regional Library Story Time Room
This program exposes children to the best in children’s literature. Students ages 5 – 12 will listen to the reading of Keats’s book, The Snowy Day to prepare …

Teen Performance Troupe
Teen Performance Troupe

Rehearsal and Performance: February 11
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
South Regional Library
Teen volunteers are needed for voice actors, puppeteers, and behind-the-scenes help for puppet shows to be performed for families and children at the South Regional …

Master Puppet Theater
Master Puppet Theater

Saturday, February 11
11:00 AM
South Regional Library Story Time Room
Master Puppet Theater provides puppet entertainment for ages 5–12 years. “Louisiana Tales” is the show title.

SRL SciFi/Fantasy Book Club
SRL SciFi/Fantasy Book Club

The South Regional Library hosts a SciFi/Fantasy Book Club on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. For questions, contact the South Regional Library at 981-1028.
February 14
Children of Hurin, by J. R. R. Tolkien