The Director of the Lafayette Public Library serves as the CEO of the public library in what has often been called the Happiest City in the United States. The Lafayette Public Library Board of Control …
Read the full story »Join William J. Thibodeaux, a native of Rayne, LA, for a discussion of his third non-fiction book: Cajun Country Chronicles. This book is a collection of local historical stories.
Come join us for a poorly-rated movie so we can critique it in real time. Talking is encouraged during this screening of Super Mario Bros. (1993). Ages 12 -18.
Join us at the library for an evening of chess. All skill levels are welcome! Ages 7 & up; registration is required.
Paint your own decorative candles with a floral design. Ages 18 & up; registration is required.
Learn the basics of creating and printing on a laser cutter using CorelDraw. Ages 13 & up; registration is required.
Have fun with Playdough! We provide the tools and you provide creativity! Ages 3 – 5. Registration is required.
Join us on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm to discuss a great mystery novel. Ages 18 & up.
Have a flower from your garden or use one provided to create a unique bookmark. Ages 18 & up; registration is required.
LEGO-loving Teens can hang out, build original creations for display, and explore various LEGO-themed activities in this monthly meetup. Ages 12-18.
Let’s make no bake snacks! Join us and learn how to make a popcorn snack. Ages 7 – 12. Registration is required.
Love to read romance? We do! Join us for this monthly meetup where we’ll discuss what’s going on in the world of romance literature, choose future books of the month, and simply share our love …
Monthly meetings of the Lafayette Genealogical Society with a guest speaker. Ages 18 & up.
It’s Café Bibliothèque! Join library staff for a cup of coffee and a side of coffee knowledge on the third Friday of every month.
Let’s celebrate Spring! We’ll provide birdhouses to paint, personalize, and take home with you.
Join us, if you dare, as we battle it out in the library after it closes. Bring your un-modified nerf blaster if you have one (we’ll have some to borrow if you don’t!) We supply …
Engage your child’s gross motor skills with ball games and social play! Ages 18 – 36 months.
Makerspace Open access time allows patrons to explore and experiment as they independently work on projects of their choosing. Self-guided online tutorials are available for most applications. For more information about the Makerspaces and a …