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Share a lifelong love of reading with your children! We are challenging you and your little one(s) to read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

A variety of storytimes are available at many of our branches throughout Lafayette parish. For a list of all storytimes available through the Lafayette Public Library, check out our Calendar!
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Read or listen to 100 books between January 1 and December 31, 2023, 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 …

Wish you could have storytime at home? Now you can with Storytime To-Go! These themed kits contain books, song sheets, and crafts! For more information or to check out a Storytime To-Go Kit, call or …

Makerspace 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 …

Stop by East Regional Library or West Regional Library to pick up a craft based on your favorite book characters. While you’re there, be sure to grab a book or two to read with your new …

We’ve made it to the final round of our board game bracket! We are down to just two games and we need you to weigh in on which is better! Voting is open to all ages.

Join us for afternoon fun at the next scheduled After School Special, which features a different surprise activity every time. Ages 5-12.

Learn about snakes and other awesome reptiles, pet a live reptile, and make a snake craft! Presented by Acadiana Park Nature Station. Ages 5 – 12.

Come create a mini catapult and see how far you can launch a candy pumpkin! Ages 7 – 12. Registration is required.

Get your little ones ready for preschool at this fun program where we’ll read a story and practice motor skills, all while reinforcing concepts such as colors, numbers, and letters. Ages 3 – 5. Registration is …

Explore the wonders of science with a themed story and activity! Dress for a mess. Ages 3 – 5. Registration is required.

Explore colors, textures, and sounds with silly, spooky sensory activities. Dress for a mess! Ages 18 months – 3 years. Registration is required.

Join us for kid-friendly, music-focused sessions designed to provide a fun, stimulating, positive experience for children and adults. Ages birth – 6 years. Registration is required.

Builders and brick enthusiasts assemble! Explore the basics of robotics engineering with LEGO WeDo Kits. Take building to a new level!

Need Halloween costumes for kids? Visit West Regional Library to browse gently-used costumes (while supplies last) and make a spooky craft! Have costumes to give away? Gently used costumes are accepted at Main and Regional …

Come build some cool take-hoe projects with our friends from the Home Depot! Ages 5 – 12. Registration is required.