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Congratulations Cara Chance, LPL Librarian and 2023 I Love My Librarian Award Honoree
Posted on February 2, 2023
Congratulations Cara Chance, LPL Librarian and 2023 I Love My Librarian Award Honoree

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 …

Second Harvest Food Bank: Free Meals & Snacks
Posted on February 2, 2023
Second Harvest Food Bank: Free Meals & Snacks

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.

LPSS Student IDs serve as a Lafayette Public Library Card!
Posted on February 2, 2023
LPSS Student IDs serve as a Lafayette Public Library Card!

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 …

Pastel Creations: The Art of Christi Solar
Posted on February 1, 2023
Pastel Creations: The Art of Christi Solar

Christi Solar is a pastelist from Morgan City, LA. She has created art for the past 18 years. In her words, “I feel very fortunate and blessed that I found what brings me thejoy that …

Splash of Gold: The Paintings of Valerie Marze
Posted on February 1, 2023
Splash of Gold: The Paintings of Valerie Marze

Valerie Marze was born and raised in Many, Louisiana. She currently resides in Sunset, LA where she is a wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, and artist.

Beginner’s Line Dancing
Posted on February 1, 2023
Beginner’s Line Dancing

Scoot your boots over to the East Regional Library for some line dancing fun! Be sure to wear hard-soled shoes you can slide in. Ages 18 & up only; no registration required.

Genealogy 101
Posted on February 1, 2023
Genealogy 101

Experts and novices alike can learn about researching family history. Ages 18 & up.

Library Closures: Good Friday & Holy Saturday
Posted on February 1, 2023
Library Closures: Good Friday & Holy Saturday

All library locations will be closed on Friday, April 7 (Good Friday). Library closures will continue on Saturday, April 8 (Holy Saturday).

Strange Cinema
Posted on February 1, 2023
Strange Cinema

Join us as we screen horror films and other oddities from all corners of the cinematic universe. Ages 18 & up.

Discover Genealogy
Posted on February 1, 2023
Discover Genealogy

Monthly meetings of the Lafayette Genealogical Society with a guest speaker. Ages 18 & up.

Library Museum Pass Includes Five Local Museums
Posted on May 1, 2022
Library Museum Pass Includes Five Local Museums

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 …

Library Elf Replaced by Direct Messaging
Posted on April 3, 2021
Library Elf Replaced by Direct Messaging

The Library Elf service, which previously helped patrons keep track of their holds and checked out items while managing multiple library cards on a single account, has been retired.
We now have the ability to send …

For a Limited Time, Enjoy Kanopy Streaming Service
Posted on April 3, 2021
For a Limited Time, Enjoy Kanopy Streaming Service

Enjoy critically-acclaimed movies, inspiring documentaries, award-winning foreign films and more with your library card! Patrons can enjoy access to a rotating selection of movies through the Kanopy streaming service.

Fishing Poles Available at East Regional Library
Posted on April 3, 2021
Fishing Poles Available at East Regional Library

Thanks to a partnership with the Louisiana Department’s Wildlife & Fisheries‘ Get Out & Fish program, you can check out a fishing pole from the East Regional Library!

Small Businesses Benefit From LinkedIn Learning
Posted on April 3, 2021
Small Businesses Benefit From LinkedIn Learning

Are you a small business owner or professional looking to learn new skills or keep up with changing technology? We’re here to help. Access thousands of online tutorials about software programs with LinkedIn Learning.

Homework Louisiana Provides Online Tutoring for Students
Posted on August 2, 2020
Homework Louisiana Provides Online Tutoring for Students

Need homework help? Homework Louisiana offers FREE online tutoring and academic resources from Tutor.com for Louisiana residents. 

Grow with Google Webinar Series
Posted on May 24, 2020
Grow with Google Webinar Series

Learn how can Google can help your small business succeed! The Grow with Google Programs for Libraries series are self-guided tutorials that you can access at your own pace to learn about Google applications, how to apply for …

Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning
Posted on May 24, 2019
Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning

What if you could learn photography, Photoshop, animation, web development, marketing, graphic design, and video production all in the same place? How about mastering Microsoft Office and Adobe suites? What if all the courses were …

Lafayette Public Library’s Mobile Branch
Posted on May 24, 2019
Lafayette Public Library’s Mobile Branch

The Bookmobile is 32 feet long, handicap accessible, and outfitted with a mobile hotspot. The vehicle is stocked with a diverse collection of books, DVDs and audiobooks available to check out as part of its outreach services. It …

LPL Mobile App!
Posted on May 24, 2019
LPL Mobile App!

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 …