Libraries Closed Labor Day

All libraries of the Lafayette Public Library System will be closed on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2010 in order to observe Labor Day. Library service will resume normally on Tuesday September 7.

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Friend’s Book Sale Begins September 16

The Friends of the Library’s next sale will begin on September 16th and will continue until September 19th, with Friends’ Night on Wednesday, September 15th.  New this year will be the extension of our sale until SUNDAY.  This will be our last sale in our current location due to library renovation, so expect it to be bigger and better than ever.

                     Book Sale hours
Wednesday, September 15th  (Friends’ Night) 5:30 – 7:30
Thursday, September 16th     8:30 – 7:30
Friday,  September 17th         8:30 – 5:30
Saturday, September 18th      9:00 – 3:00
Sunday, September  19th       1:00 – 3:00

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Watercolor Workshop: Lighthouse

Main Library downtown meeting room/Sat, Sept 25/10 am-noon, break for lunch, 1:30-3:30 pm

Free watercolor painting workshop taught by professional artist, Kate Ferry.   The workshop is designed for beginners and students will paint Edward Hopper’s “Lighthouse and Buildings, Portland Head, Cape Elizabeth, Main.”   All materials will be supplied by the library. Space is limited and registration is required. 

Register at Main 2nd floor information desk , call 261-5787, or register online.   Preregistration begins Monday, Sept. 13th..

Friend’s Book Sale Begins September 16
Friend’s Book Sale Begins September 16

The Friends of the Library’s next sale will begin on September 16th and will continue until September 19th, with Friends’ Night on Wednesday, September 15th.  New this year will be the extension of our sale …

LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BOOK IN THE STATE LIBRARY OF LOUISIANA TO SPONSOR THE 2010-11 LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE STATE COMPETITION
LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BOOK IN THE STATE LIBRARY OF LOUISIANA TO SPONSOR THE 2010-11 LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE STATE COMPETITION

Baton Rouge – The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana, in partnership with the Louisiana Writing Project, proudly announces its second consecutive year as state sponsor of Letters About Literature …

Free Computer Classes at North Regional
Free Computer Classes at North Regional

Martin Cooperson, Electronic Resources Librarian, will conduct free classes for adults at the North Regional Library on Basic Computing, Basic Internet, and Basic E-mail. Preregistration begins Tuesday September 7th at 9:00am for walk-ins and 10:00 …

Picture Acadiana
Picture Acadiana

Snap a photo of some noteworthy places in Acadiana, along with a brief description, and e-mail it to photo.b1lf@state.lib.la.us. Some of the best photographs received will be posted on the library website.

Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy

Thursday September 2, 6:00pm Main Library
Tuesday September 21, 6:00pm Main Library
Interactive training offered in budgeting skills, savings ideas, understanding credit, and identity theft prevention and recovery. The discussion on credit will include what makes up …

Are You Prepared?
Are You Prepared?

Tuesday September 7 10:30am and 5:30pm
Main Library
Do you know what to do as a hurricane or other storm approaches? Join Charles Banks of the Acadiana Red Cross when he explains what you need to have …

NRL Teen Book Club
NRL Teen Book Club

Wednesday September 8, 6:00pm North Regional
Wednesday October 13, 6:00pm North Regional
Teens ages 13 – 18: Come and join us for our new teen book club. There will be book discussions, author visits, poetry slams, book …

CineMacabre every Thursday
CineMacabre every Thursday

On Thursday evenings in September and October, the South Regional Library is conducting CineMacabre Theater, with show times beginning at 6:00pm in the Auditorium. For details on the films, cal 981-1028.
September 2: The Blair Witch …

BreathFree: The Plan To Stop Smoking
BreathFree: The Plan To Stop Smoking

Thursday September 16, 6:00 South Regional Library
If you are thinking about quitting smoking, this would be a great time to attend a free introductory lecture about the BreathFree Plan. The BreatheFree Plan is a one …

Lego Club
Lego Club

Saturday September 18, 2:00 North Regional
Saturday October 16, 2:00 North Regional
Lego builders ages 7 and older are invited to take part in the NRL’s Lego Club. Youngsters will build Lego projects based on a theme. …

All About Rain Gardens
All About Rain Gardens

Saturday September 18, 10:30, South Regional Library
Jessica Hardy, Bayou Operations Assistant with the Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermillion District, will give an informative presentation on rain gardens, how to construct them, and the plants that work …

SRL Sleuths Mystery Book Club
SRL Sleuths Mystery Book Club

Tuesday September 21, 6:15 South Regional Library
Tuesday October 19, 6:15 South Regional Library
The following novels will be discussed this fall on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:15pm in the South Regional Conference Room.
Tuesday …

Make Your Own Chia Pet
Make Your Own Chia Pet

Thursday September 9, 3:30 Milton Library
Wednesday September 22, 3:30 Youngsville Library
This is an easy “pet” to care for, one you can custom design using grass seeds, potting soil, and a plastic cup to decorate. For …

Tips for Healthy Living
Tips for Healthy Living

Thursday September 23, 6:00, South Regional Library
Dorian R. Driscoll, MS, LDN, RD of Nutrition Innovators will cut through the web of health information confusion in a sampling of topics that will cover BMI (body mass …

Moving Tales: “The Shark God”
Moving Tales: “The Shark God”

Thursday, September 23, 4:00pm North Regional Library
This interactive storytelling session will awaken the storyteller in children 6 – 12. Through the use of vivid stories and creative movement, Ms. Kathe’s storytelling techniques stretches bodies and …

I Spy Fun at the Library
I Spy Fun at the Library

Thursday September 23, 4:00 Main Library
Children will create an I Spy board based on the popular I Spy books. Preregistration for ages 7 – 12 begins Thursday, September 9th.

Oh, The Drama!
Oh, The Drama!

Saturday September 25, 1:00 South Regional Library
Saturday October 16, 1:00 South Regional Library
Teens are invited to join a new monthly group that will do dramatic readings. Each month, teens will pick a different short play …

Sports Scene Scrapbook on a Chain
Sports Scene Scrapbook on a Chain

Thursday September 9, 4:00 South Regional
Wednesday September 15, 3:30 Youngsville
Thursday September 16, 3:30 Milton
Wednesday September 29, 4:00 Main
Join the fun in crafting football and soccer ball-shaped booklets attached to colorful key chains. Preregistration is required …

Joint Health
Joint Health

Thursday, September 30, 6:00 at South Regional
Dr. Shawn Johnston, Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic, and Bria Hobgood, Comfort Consultant at Remedies for Life, will discuss joint health, care, and pain in a free one hour …

Family Puppet Theater
Family Puppet Theater

Thursday, October 7, 4:00 at North Regional Library
Hansel and Gretel
Participants will view a short puppet show and make an easy craft related to the show. Free family entertainment!

Assessing Your Risk for Breast Cancer
Assessing Your Risk for Breast Cancer

Thursday, October 7, 6:00 at South Regional Library
Dr. Brian Barnett, an oncologist who specializes in breast cancer, will review screening guidelines and offer strategies for assessing and reducing your risk of developing breast cancer. Time …