Adventures Begin at the 2024 Summer Reading Kickoff!
May 3, 2024 – 8:43 am | Comments Off

This summer, Adventure Begins at Your Library when you sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge! Embark on a reading journey with the Lafayette Public Library and win a prize pack along the way!
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Adult Diamond Painting
Adult Diamond Painting

Create your own sparkly diamond painting. Diamond painting is based on the same concepts as mosaics and paint-by-numbers.

Junk Journaling
Junk Journaling

Use our craft supplies or bring your own and indulge your creativity in a freestyle art project. Ages 18 & up; registration is required.

Solar Activities with The Louisiana Energy Office
Solar Activities with The Louisiana Energy Office

Get crafty using solar power! Design jewelry with solar beads and create art using sun print paper.

S’mores & Solar Ovens
S’mores & Solar Ovens

Build a cardboard solar oven, make s’mores, and learn about solar energy! Presented by the Louisiana State Energy Office.

Creative Kids Art Club
Creative Kids Art Club

Each month, we’ll learn about a different artist, then create our own masterpieces inspired by their work! Ages 7 – 12. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the program date.

Cruel Summer
Cruel Summer

Are you a Taylor Swift fan? So are we! Join us for a series of Taylor-themed programs throughout the summer. Ages 13 & up; no registration required.

Building Healthy Bones
Building Healthy Bones

10 million Americans have osteoporosis. Support lifelong bone health by knowing how to get all the nutrients your bones need. 

Wood Shape Painting
Wood Shape Painting

 Come join us for an instruction-free craft. 

Little Gym at the Library
Little Gym at the Library

The Little Gym invites children and their parents to come bounce, hop, dance, and roll at the library! This exercise program is for ages 10 months to 5 years. Registration is required.

Small Folks Studio
Small Folks Studio

An opportunity for toddlers to create and explore art mediums. Dress for mess! Ages 18 months-3 years. Registration is required and opens two weeks before program date.

Body Talk Class
Body Talk Class

Help your child prepare for puberty through an engaging class about the physical stages of development, emotional changes, and good hygiene habits. Parents are required to stay with the child for the full duration for …

Cork U.S. Flag
Cork U.S. Flag

 Assemble painted corks into a patriotic decoration in this fun craft. 

Wall Mounted Organizer Craft

Make a wall mounted organizer using thick felt and other supplies.

Maison Creole de Freetown
Maison Creole de Freetown

Erica Melancon Fox, Executive Director of Maison Creole de Freetown African American Museum & Cultrual Center, will visit the library for a special presentation. 

Create with Clay
Create with Clay

Use clay to mold your own unique creations. Ages 7 – 12. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the program date. 

Lazers & Feelings
Lazers & Feelings

Join us for a game of Lazers & Feelings. Make your own character in program or use one of the pre-made options! Ages 8 – 12. Registration is required.

Daddy & Me Tea
Daddy & Me Tea

What better way to celebrate Father’s Day than tea time with dad! Join us for storytime, a craft, and refreshments. Ages 2 – 5. Registration is required and opens two weeks before the program date.

North Regional Library Book Club
North Regional Library Book Club

 Join the North Regional Library Book Club as we read both classic and new books!

Exchange Student How-To: Hosting and Traveling
Exchange Student How-To: Hosting and Traveling

 Chynelle Murray with EF High School Exchange Year will discuss the ins and outs of hosting an exchange student in your home as well as the  opportunities for your teen to travel to other countries short-term for educational purposes. 

Bonne Vie Macarons’ Buttercream Basics
Bonne Vie Macarons’ Buttercream Basics

 Want to learn how to pipe like a pro or decorate bakes like a boss?