Are you wondering what’s happening in the Main Library parking lot? Well, we are very excited to announce that the facility, which opened in 1973, is getting a new roof.

The library has posted the list of books it will ask the Board to approve for discard at its April 2023 meeting. These are books weeded from the collection between December 2022 and February 2023. …

Congratulations to Cara Chance, our North Regional Library Branch Manager and Librarian, selected as a 2023 #ILoveMyLibrarian Award honoree! Established in 2008, The I Love My Librarian Award invites library users like you to recognize the accomplishments of …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Lafayette Public Library Board of Control approved changes to the Library Card Policy and Collection Development Policy at the February 15, 2023 board meeting.

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. 

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. …

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 — …