Library Board members, meetings.
Transform junk mail into decorative sheets of paper in this hands-on program. All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 & up. Registration begins Tuesday, September 4.
Friday, September 21
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Main Library Makerspace
Your Student ID Card now serves as one of your most important school supplies: A Lafayette Public Library Card.
The Lafayette Public Library and the Lafayette Parish School System have teamed up this year to provide your child with a free Student ID-Public Library Card. This program automatically enrolls more than 31,000 Lafayette Parish public school students into the library system. Read the full story »
Patrons will build unique brick creations based on a given theme! Ages 5 & up. *No registration necessary.
Join old and new friends to play on various gaming consoles or bring card/board games from home. For Ages 12-18.
Put on your PJs, grab a sleeping bag, and come hang out around a pretend campfire! Don’t worry – we’ll finish in time for everyone to sleep in their own beds. Recommended for Ages 3-12.
Get an early edge on middle school Math & English.
Middle school students ages 10 & up learn the core math and English concepts with fun, fast online video lessons using Homework Louisiana’s free databases. Laptop …
Looking for motivation to get moving? Come walk or run with us! Open to all fitness levels and all ages. Various distances available. Strollers welcome.
Get a LIBRARY CARD and Check Out Something INCREDIBLE!
This September, the Lafayette Public Library is joining forces with The Incredibles, the American Library Association and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-up Month. This initiative is …
Genealogy 101 The Lafayette Genealogical Society presents ”Genealogy 101″ on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30 AM. Anyone interested in genealogy or local history may attend these presentations.
Saturdays:
October 6
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Main Library
A blast from the past! Learn how to display treasured family mementos, such as photos or recipes, in an easy-to-make manila folder album. Please bring copies of your cherished memories. Registration begins Monday, August 20.
Show and tell isn’t just for kids! Every tattoo has a story. Come to show off one of your tattoos (or a picture of it), and tell us the story.
Tuesday, September 25
6:00-7:00 pm
North Regional Library
Witches and wizards, gather around the dinner table to solve one of Hogwarts’ most perplexing mysteries. One among you may be the culprit! Refreshments will be provided. Ages 18 and up. Registration begins Monday, September …
Learn to create some easy recipes! Amaze your friends and families with the things you can make in this teen program. Ages 12 – 18. Registration begins Tuesday, September 4.
Tuesday, September 25
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Main Library
Saunter down to the basement to enjoy board games and tabletop gaming. Feel free to bring your own games. Refreshments provided. Open to ages 14 and up.
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at creative writing, this program is for you! We offer support and guidance in your writing efforts.
Wednesdays: September – October
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Main Library
Do you have an interest in crocheting, knitting, sewing, or other needle arts? Bring your own project and get new ideas. No registration required. All skill levels welcome, join us for stitching fun!
Join us for movies that gain a great deal when seen on a big screen.
Thursdays
South Regional Library
Do you want to be the very best, like no one ever was? Come Play Pokémon console games, do Pokémon crafts and activities, and bring your trading cards or DS to battle with other players. …
Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A session with local authors and illustrators of children’s books, plus special guest Jan Risher, publicist and author. Get to know local authors, buy a book if interested, and enjoy …
Get moving this fall with licensed Zumba instructor Sahra Arabaca and friends. She is ready to bring the excitement of Zumba to you! Open to All Ages.
Fridays:
September 28; October 12, 26
5:00 – 6:00 PM
South Regional Library
The Library is quiet. Suddenly, Nerf ammo flies between the bookshelves and you’re locked in an after-hours Nerf Battle at the Library. Bring your own unmodified Nerf dart guns. Registration begins Monday, September 17.
Friday, September 28
6:30 …
