Introducing our new service! RENEW DAT – Automatic renewals for your non-digital library items! Here’s how it works:
* No more late fees [but we still have late fees] – your non-digital items will automatically renew before they …

Thank you to all the students that entered the Writes of Spring Writing Contest! Winners of the 2018 Writes of Spring Writing Contest will be posted here  Wednesday, April 25. The  awards ceremonies will be in …

Design a crafty hanging sign using paints, markers and a recycled jar top. Registration starts Monday, March 26.
Wednesday, April 18
2:00 – 4:00 PM
South Regional Library

The Lafayette Public Library is pleased to offer multiple book clubs for its patrons at various libraries. We offer book clubs at the Main Library, South Regional Library, North Regional Library, and East Regional Library.

Explore and discover with hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 3-5. Registration begins Monday, March 26.
Wednesday, April 18
4:00 – 5:00 PM
East Regional Library

Get your hands dirty and celebrate Earth Day 2018 by creating a mini-ecosystem. Registration begins Monday, March 26.
Thursday, April 19
1:00 – 2:30 PM
East Regional Library

Get in the mood for Festival International by building an instrument to hook up to a Makey-Makey to play music. Registration begins Monday, March 26.
Thursday, April 19
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Main Library

Sunday, April 22
2:00 – 3:00 PM (doors open at 1:30 PM)
Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum
Limited seating and admission is free. Refreshments will be served.
C. E. Richard is a writer and filmmaker specializing in the history, culture, and ecology …

The Main Library will be closed on the following dates and times due to Festival International:
Wednesday, April 25th, the Main Library will close at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 26th, the Main Library will close at 4:00 …

Celebrate the rich universe of Star Wars with various games, activities, trivia and fun. Wear your best costume or make one with us. May the Force be with you!
Friday, May 4
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Main Library

Calling all rebels and Sith lords! Join us for a fun-filled day of Star Wars-themed crafts and activities for the whole family.
Saturday, May 5
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
North Regional Library

The evening will include an interactive storytime, with special guest readers, free books thanks to the Friends of the Lafayette Public Library, special prizes and a meal of red beans and rice provided by sponsors.

Learn how to use tissue paper & pipe cleaners to make a unique, colorful floral display!  All supplies provided. Registration begins Monday, April 23.
Monday, May 14
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Chenier Branch

Practice your reading-aloud skills with trained therapy animals from Pet Partners of Acadiana! Ages 5-10.
Call 504-5489 to schedule a time slot.

Tuesday, May 15
4:30 – 6:30 PM
South Regional Library
Registration begins Monday, April 23

Learn the ancient art of pine needle basket making. Taught by Kim Hollier, Louisiana State Arboretum naturalist. All materials supplied. Registration begins Monday, May 8.
Wednesday, May 23
1:00 – 4:00 PM
East Regional Library

All library locations will be closed on Monday, May 28 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The branches will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 29.

The 2018 Summer Reading Program (SRP) theme is music, with the slogan Libraries Rock! Participate by reading books throughout the summer and attending library programs. Reading fosters self-confidence and creates lifelong readers.
Kickoff for Children:
Saturday, June 2
10:00 – 3:00 …

Never be late again. Although we can’t do much about your tardiness for school or other appointments, we hope you never have a late library book or DVD again. In November, we started an automatic …

School is back in session and Accelerated Reader (AR) requirements will be here before you know it. The Lafayette Public Library now has AR information displayed within card catalog search results. Patrons will now be …

The Lafayette Public Library is proud to announce that patrons now have free access to Lynda.com, a customized learning center that provides access to a vast subscription library of high-quality, current, and engaging video tutorials …