Entries due Tuesday, March 31
Students in grades K – 12 can submit original pieces of short fiction, nonfiction, drama (high school only) or poetry in English or French. This year all students are encouraged to enter the …

Lafayette teens, 13-18 years of age, are invited to create a video promoting the Summer Reading Program at the public library for 2015, and you could win $150! The created video should use the theme …

Make Your Own Movie Trailer
Wednesday, February 25
4:30 – 6:00 PM
South Regional Library
Make your own trailer using an iPad and iMovie.  Open to participants ages 9 – 12. Register online by clicking the link above.
Create Your Own …

This year, Cox Communications presents a new community-wide initiative with the Lafayette Public Library and the Lafayette Parish School System, Lafayette Reads Together. This shared reading and learning experience centers around the same book, which this year is A Long …

Round 1: Vote March 1 – 17 for the Sweet Sixteen
Round 2: Vote March 19 – 24 for the Elite Eight
Round 3: Vote March 26 – 31 for the Final Four
Round 4: Vote April 2 …

Thursday, March 5
12:00 – 2:00 pm
North Regional Library
Thursday, April 2
12:00 – 2:00 pm
North Regional Library
Give a little TLC to your library and community! Volunteer to help make props and assist in creating a life-size …

Friday, March 13
4:00 – 6:20 PM
South Regional
Teens, watch Divergent (2014, 139 min., PG-13) before the sequel Insurgent opens in theaters! Adults welcome.

Rehearsal:
Saturday, March 14
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
South Regional
Rehearsals & Performance:
Tuesday, April 7
9:00 – 11:30 am
South Regional
Wednesday, April 8
10:00 – 11:30 am
South Regional
Thursday, April 9
10:00 – 11:30 am
South Regional
Teen volunteers are needed …

Teens, get your game on at the library! Play Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart or bring games from home. Registration begins Wednesday, March 4.
Wednesday, March 18
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Jefferson St. Branch
Saturday, March 21
3:00 – 4:30 pm
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Saturday, March 21
1:00 – 2:30 pm
South Regional Library
Saturday, April 18
1:00 – 2:30 pm
South Regional Library
Teens will help plan programs, book selections and other resources at the library. Registration begins Saturday, March 7 and Saturday, April …

All playing levels (including beginners) welcome. Register using the links below.
Monday, March 23
6:00 – 7:00 pm
South Regional Library
Registration begins Monday, March 16.
Monday, April 20
6:00 – 7:00 pm
South Regional Library
Registration begins Monday, April 13.

CoderDojo is a volunteer-led, independent, community-based programming club for young people ages 7 – 17. Participants will learn how to code and develop software using programming languages such as Scratch and Python. Register online using …

LouisiANIME is bringing anime fun for the whole family! Anime fans of all ages can enjoy games, crafts and food tasting during the event. Registration starts Monday, March 16 using the link below.
Saturday, April 11
1:00 – 4:00 pm
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Thursday, April 23
6:00 – 7:00 PM
North Regional Library
Celebrate Earth Day by re-purposing old magazines and wall calendars into unique coasters and envelopes. Registration begins Sunday, April 12.

All Ages
May 1 – June 30
South Regional Library
Every hero has a story, and every person has a hero. We want to honor yours! Adults may bring photos (4” x 6” or smaller), momentos and short bios depicting their hero …

Summer Reading Program
Ages Birth–12 years old

Dates to Join
May 18 – July 24, 2015

Receive Awards
June 1 – July 31, 2015
Escape the Ordinary and read this summer with the Lafayette Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Win prizes for reading and enjoy …

 This year, Cox Communications presents a new community-wide initiative with the Lafayette Public Library and the Lafayette Parish School System, Lafayette Reads Together. This shared reading and learning experience centers around the same book, which this year is A Long …

Lafayette teens are invited to read and vote for their favorite teen book of the 10 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice titles listed below. Teens that read at least two books from the list may vote …

Congratulations to all of our Teen Summer Reading Program winners! We gave out lots of great weekly prizes, as well as a grand prize. The winner of the grand prize is Lauren P., a patron …

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 …