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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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.

March 18 – 20
Jefferson Street, North Regional, South Regional
Get ready for Divergent in theaters by creating a pin for your favorite faction. Drop by the above libraries to show your faction alliance!

Join other teens to watch great movies! These movies are shown at the South Regional Library and are rated PG-13.
Thursday, March 20
Tiger Eyes
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Thursday, April 17
Catching Fire
6:00 – 8:30 pm

Watch and discuss video clips. Refreshments provided. All films rated PG-13.
Wednesday, March 26
6:00 – 7:30 pm
North Regional Library
Wednesday, April 30
6:00 – 7:30 pm
North Regional Library

Show how you can brawl with the best in a Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament or Just Dance! Registration begins Monday, March 3.
Saturday, March 29
2:00 – 3:30 pm
South Regional
Tuesday, April 22
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Jefferson Street
Friday, April …

These teens have a voice in the planning of programs, book selections and other resources at the South Regional Library. Registration begins Monday, March 3.
Saturday, March 29
11:00 am– 12:30 pm
South Regional Library
Friday, April 25
11:00 am– 12:30 pm
South …

Thursday, April 24
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
6:30 – 7:30 pm
South Regional Library
Join in a discussion of The Maze Runner by James Dashner. Register and pick up a book beginning Monday, March 24.

Are you an avid reader looking for a way to challenge yourself in 2014? Register for our 100 Book Club today! This program encourages patrons to read 100 books in the calendar year. Those who …

If you received an e-reader for the holidays you might be interested in the library’s Overdrive e-book service. You can download free ebooks checked out for 7 to 14 days. You can place electronic holds …