Library Board members, meetings.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with some of his treasured stories, art activities and cake! Lafayette Parish Association of Teachers along
with Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society will share stories with young patrons.
Saturday, March 8
10:00 AM – …
The Writes of Spring Writing Contest will accept submissions during the month of March from students in grades K-12 who reside in Lafayette Parish or in the surrounding parishes: St. Landry, Acadia, St. Martin, Vermilion, and Iberia.
Students may submit original work in one of the following categories: Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction, or Drama/Screenplay. Entries are accepted in English and French during the Month of March, with the deadline March 31, 2014.
Create a video promoting the Summer Reading Program at the public library for 2014 and you could win $275! Create the short Public Service Announcement (PSA), using the theme “Spark a Reaction.” You could be …
Martin Cooperson, Electronic Resources Librarian, will conduct free classes for adults at several public libraries in Lafayette. For a complete list of programs and times click on the following link. Registration information will be also …
Teens ages 12-18, come to the South Regional Library for movies, complete with popcorn and drinks! All films rated PG-13.
Friday, Feb. 28
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
4:00 – 6:50 PM
The Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum will re-open its permanent Mardi Gras exhibit to the public on Friday, January 24, 2014. The exhibit was completely revamped using a grant from the Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission. …
“The 4 Landrys: A Family Affair”
Art by Davin, Michelle, Hailey & Hannah Landry
Exhibit Dates: February 26 – April 16, 2014
Galerie Lafayette
This exhibit will be featured at the ArtWalks held on March 8 and April 12.
On the first Saturday of each month, the Lafayette Genealogical Society presents “Genealogy 101,” a series of presentations for the research novice and expert alike. The group also holds monthly meetings featuring guest speakers on the third Thursday of …
March 3 – 14
All Library Locations
We’re helping LARC this Mardi Gras season by serving as dropoff points for bead donations. Bring your beads to any of our libraries during the weeks following Mardi Gras, and we’ll …
A six-week library program featuring art, film, music, and reading with Dr. William B. Robison
Dr. Robison, a professor of history at Southeastern Louisiana University and author of several articles on early modern England, film history …
Saturday, March 8
1:00 – 2:30 PM
South Regional Library
Entering the Writes of Spring writing contest? Drop by our revision workshop, where teens can have their entries read over by graduate students from UL’s Creative Writing Department. …
Join us for movies, popcorn, and drinks at the South Regional Library! Ages 5 – 12.
Friday, March 7
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Free Birds (2013)
91 min, PG
Monday, April 21
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Frozen (2013)
102 min, PG
Teen volunteers are needed for voice actors, puppeteers and behind-the-scenes help for family puppet shows. Registration begins Monday, February 17.
Rehearsal:
Saturday, March 8
2:30 – 4:30 pm
South Regional Library
Rehearsal & Performance:
April 22, 23, 24
9:30 am – 11:30 …
Join us for ArtWalk! This fun event takes place on the second Saturday of each month at the Jefferson Street Branch. March and April’s featured artists are “The 4 Landrys.”
Saturday, March 8 and April 12
6:00 …
Sunday, March 9
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum (located at 1122 Lafayette Street)
doors open at 1:30 pm
Local authors Warren and Mary Perrin will discuss their forthcoming book, Acadia Then and Now: a People’s History, …
Budding artists can create fun-tastic art projects using discovery, exploration and individual creativity. Registration required. Call North Regional or register online.
Ages 7-12
North Regional Library 896-6323
Magazine Mosaics
Tuesday, March 11
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Registration begins Monday, March 3.
Tissue …
Sci-fi and Fantasy lovers, join us on the second Tuesday of every month to discuss both classic and new books!
2nd Tuesday
6:30 PM
South Regional Library
March 11
When She Woke
by Hillary Jordan
April 8
Left Hand of Darkness
by Ursula K. …
Join us for special story times en français! These story times take place at the South Regional Library.
Bedtime Stories in French:
Wednesday, March 12
Wednesday, April 9
6:00 PM
Saturday Story Time in French:
Saturday, March 22
11:00 AM
Create interesting art projects using discovery, exploration and creativity. Ages 13–18.
Magazine Mosaics
Wednesday, March 12
4:00 – 5:00 pm
North Regional
Registration begins Monday, March 3.
Tissue Art
Wednesday, April 9
4:00 – 5:00 pm
North Regional
Registration begins Monday, March 31.
Saturday, March 15
10:00 am – 4:00 pm (display quilts and live demos)
Sunday, March 16
1:00-4:00 pm (speakers begin at 2 pm)
Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum (located at 1122 Lafayette Street)
In honor of National Quilting Day (March 16), …
Ages 7 & up
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register by calling the library or using the links below.
North Regional Library
Meeting Room 896-6323
Saturday, March 15
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Registration begins Saturday, March 8.
Saturday, April 12
2:00 …
but were afraid to ask!
Join native Irishman Brian O’Nuanain for an afternoon of Irish humor, storytelling, folklore, songs and literature. Expect to be informed, educated and highly entertained.
Sunday, March 16
2:00 – 3:00 PM
South Regional Library
