Library Board members, meetings.
Get into creative writing with our biweekly workshops, meeting virtually over Zoom. We offer support and guidance in your writing efforts. Ages 18 & up.
Wednesdays (except holidays)
April 14, 28; May 12, 26
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Learn to create some easy recipes! Amaze your friends and families with the snacks you can make. Ages 12-18.
Wednesdays, on Youtube
Do you have an interest in crochet, knitting, sewing, or other needle arts? Join us online for a Zoom meet up where you can show off and discuss any current projects you are working on …
Join us at 11:30 am on the first Thursday of each month for a lively discussion of a great classic.
Join us on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss history books on a variety of topics and eras.
On May 11, we’ll discuss Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by …
In observation of Memorial Day, all Lafayette Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 31. Regular operating hours will resume on Tuesday, June 1.
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 …
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 …
Read or listen to 100 books between January 1 and December 31, 2020, 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 …
Do you love young adult books? Join our group LPL YA Virtual Book Club on Goodreads to discuss a new book each month. Also, join us monthly for a Zoom chat with a moderator!
Love to read romance? Join us on Zoom for our virtual Romance Book Club.In March we’ll be discussing “Spoiler Alert” by Olivia Dade, April will be “The Red Hot Cajun” by Sandra Hill and May …
All meetings are scheduled to be held in the Library Board Room, on the 3rd floor Administrative Offices of the Main Library, located at 301 W. Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70501. Any location change will …
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 …
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 …
RENEW DAT automatically renews 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 are overdue letting you return …
The Lafayette Public Library has AR information displayed within card catalog search results. Patrons can find all pertinent AR info when they search for a specific book, including interest level, reading level, points, and even …
The Lafayette Public Library has Playaway Launchpads in our collection! These preloaded tablets have everything your child needs to challenge their minds and increase their brainpower! Launchpads are a secure way to let your child …
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, …
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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 …
