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Children’s Program
Libraries ROCK! Children up to 12 years old can join our Children’s Summer Reading Program beginning …

The Hilliard University Art Museum and the Lafayette Public Library System are thrilled to announce a partnership that allows members of the community to check out a free family admission pass.

Join us for the Clifton Chenier Center Block Party ― evening of music, food and family fun! It’s a fun way to meet your neighbors, enjoy live music and learn about new services available at …

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.

For women, taught by women! Learn self-defense techniques that emphasize leverage and strategy, not brute strength. Presented by Monica Champagne from Champagne’s Martial Arts Academy. Wear comfortable workout apparel; Open to females Ages 14 & …

Bring your family to the East Regional Library for breakfast and a selection of classic Saturday morning cartoons from the ’80s, ’90s and beyond! Be sure to bring pillows, blankets and wear your PJs.
Saturday, June …

Learn how to walk away a winner when losing is not an option. This safety class is for women to learn safety, get physical, and learn how to fight for their lives!
Recommended for females Ages …

Practice your reading-aloud skills with trained therapy animals from Pet Partners of Acadiana! Ages 5-10. Registration begins Monday, June 4. Call 981-1028 to schedule a time slot at the South Regional Library programs; register online for the Main …

Join Dolly Brant from Acadian Hospice and Palliative Care to learn about hospice care. These free services are available to provide comfort and dignity to the final stages of life.
Thursday, July 12
6:00 – 7:00 pm
South …

An opportunity for families to learn about library resources, local groups, and to network with others. No registration required to attend.
If your local group would like to host a table for this event, call 261-5774 …

Jody S. West, LCSW-BACS, with Project LAUNCH, will provide tools and hands-on guidance to positively enhance your child’s brain development. Recommended for Ages birth – 3 years and a caregiver.
Wednesday, August 22
9:30 – 10:30 am
East …

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 …

State and Federal Documents of Local Interest
The Lafayette Public Library System has print copies of some State and Federal documents, of interest to the local community, available for review on the third floor of the …

The Lafayette Public Library has recently added Playaway Launchpads to our collection! These pre-loaded tablets have everything your child needs to challenge their minds and increase their brain power! Launchpads are a secure way to …

Water/Flood Damaged Books
If you can return your water damaged items, do so in person. Do not put wet items in the book drop or items will damage other items. Place items in plastic and bring …

Learning about the quality of the air you breathe should be as easy and inexpensive as borrowing a book from a library. And in Lafayette Parish, it now is! Thanks to Carnegie Mellon University researchers, …

The Lafayette Public Library now offers Cypress Resume, an online tool that helps you easily create professional-looking resumes in just a few minutes with little-to-no help, regardless of your computer or writing skills. With Cypress Resume, there …

The Lafayette Public Library is online with our new catalog upgrade!
If you have a bookmark to the old catalog, please click “ONLINE CATALOG” above and update your bookmarks accordingly.

The Lafayette Public Library Children’s Department at  the Main Library is now checking out ipads to be used in the Children’s department. In an effort to provide early and equal access to digital resources, iPads will …