Lafayette Reads Together (LRT) is a community-wide reading program from the Lafayette Public Library, the Lafayette Parish School System and many local organizations to get the community reading, sharing and discussing the same book. Free …

Read or listen to 100 books between January 1 and December 31, 2020, and you will become a member of the 100 Book Club. Earn cool prizes and the bragging rights to say you accomplished something few others will! Complete rules are available …

 
Open access time allows patrons to explore and experiment as they independently work on projects of their choosing. Self-guided online tutorials are available for most applications. For more information about the Makerspaces and a list …

Get moving and make some noise with Zumba on Friday afternoons! Licensed instructor Sahra Arabaca will lead an energetic workout for all ages.
Fridays:
January 17, 31; February 14, 28
5:00 – 6:00 PM
South Regional Library

Join old and new friends to play on various gaming consoles or bring card/board games from home. For Ages 12-18.
Saturdays: January 18; February 15
2:30 – 3:30 pm
South Regional Library

Teens are welcome to hang out with friends, discuss old and new programs, and work on upcoming library projects. Refreshments will be provided. Ages 12–18.
Saturdays:
January 18; February 15
1:00 – 2:00 pm
South Regional Library

Fun movies for the whole family! All ages.
Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018, PG, 112 minutes)
Saturday, January 18
2:00 – 4:00 pm
&
Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019, PG, 86 minutes)
Monday, February 24
2:00 – 3:30 pm
West Regional Library

Part of Mouton House Lecture Series: Speaker Rachel Thomas, Curator of the Tupper General Merchandise Museum in Jennings, will talk about living in rural Louisiana during the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s where a family had …

Teen K-POP fans are invited to bring a photo of their favorite idol to make photo cards, listen to K-POP, and make some new friends. Ages 12–18.
Sunday, January 19
2:00 – 3:30 pm
South Regional Library

Create your own paracord survival bracelet that is both fashionable and functional. It’s a perfect accessory for wilderness adventures or in case of emergency. Ages 12–18. Registration by phone or in person begins Monday, December …

Spellbinding book discussions and more for teens and adults that NEED to discuss theories out of earshot from muggles. Ages 12 & up. Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 at the Main Library
January 21 – Harry Potter …

Like crafting, building, creating, and making of all kinds? Join like-minded makers for a short presentation and socialization each month leading to Maker Faire 2020 (March 28, 2020). These gatherings are sure to get your …

Create a vision type board to help you reach all your 2020 goals by attaching inspiring quotes, magazine clippings, colorful scrapbook paper, and other ephemera to a poster that can be viewed daily. Ages 14 …

In the collaborative spirit of the Algonquin Round Table, an informal group of teen artists meets monthly at the library to exchange ideas, techniques, and banter.
Wednesdays: January 22; February 5, 19
4:00 – 5:00 pm
North Regional …

A chance to practice your chess moves on other players. All playing levels (including beginners) welcome. Ages 8 & up. Registration begins Monday, December 30.
Wednesday, January 22
6:00 – 7:00 pm
North Regional Library

Help us turn our old, broken crayons into something new! Ages 12–18. Registration begins Monday, January 13.
Wednesday, January 22
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.
Thursdays: January – February (except Holidays)
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Main Library

LPL is dedicated to making our community a better place. This series of craft programs create items to be donated to charitable organizations. Ages 18 & up. Registration begins Monday, December 30.
Thursday, January 23
Fleece Hats …

The library is for books! Pssh, the library is for TECH! Come play with our technology in a teen-friendly environment. Ages 12–18.  Registration begins on Monday, December 30.
Thursdays: January 23; February 20
4:30 – 5:30 pm
East Regional Library

Don’t go in “reverse,” but “skip” over to the library for a “wild” afternoon of the best card game ever: UNO. Ages 12–18.
Thursdays: January 23; February 20
4:00 – 5:00 pm
North Regional Library