The Lafayette Public Library’s Main Branch has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank since Summer 2017 for both the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for the school year.

Though Library Card Sign-up Month has ended, you may still pick up your very own limited-edition Hannah Gumbo pelican art library card, while supplies last! Visit any library location to inquire.

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!
For information about the types of storytimes …

Have a recipe that you want to share with the community? Looking to trying something new? Share your favorite recipe with us to be included in our Lafayette Community Cookbook! We will collect recipes throughout …

To clarify the recent library decision regarding book displays, the library has not removed and is not removing any materials from its collection related to any portions of the population. Nor is the library placing …

Lafayette Public Library readers have done it once again! The Library challenged its patrons to read and record 2,000,000 minutes from June 1 to July 31, 2022. In that time, patrons recorded 2,032,636 minutes read …

The Lafayette Public Library is proud to offer the museum pass program that provides free family admission to five museums and historic sites in Lafayette Parish. Due to the success of the library’s partnership with …

GoGo Biblio Bookmobile will be making community stops near you! Curbside service of books, movies, Grab & Go crafts, Wi-Fi, and tech assistance for eBooks and eAudiobooks will be available.

Our schedule is filling up fast. …

Our libraries offer free classes for adults at several public libraries in Lafayette Parish. For a list of the types of classes we offer, and to see dates, times,  and registration information, visit our calendar. Registration …

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 …

The Lafayette Public Library and the Lafayette Parish School System have teamed up for a fifth year to provide your child with a free Student ID-Public Library Card. This program automatically enrolls more than 32,000 …

Download our mobile app today for iOS or Android by searching “Lafayette Public Library” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Once you’ve downloaded the app, simply log in using your library card …

Check Out the Musical Instrument Library (M.I.Brary)!
You can now check out a guitar, keyboard, or even an accordion the same way you would a book at the Chenier Branch of the Lafayette Public Library!
Who knows — …