LPL Conducts Search for New Director
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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 …

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Cajun Country Chronicles
Cajun Country Chronicles

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.

Movie Critic
Movie Critic

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. 

Chess Club
Chess Club

Join us at the library for an evening of chess. All skill levels are welcome! Ages 7 & up; registration is required.

Painted Dinner Candles
Painted Dinner Candles

Paint your own decorative candles with a floral design. Ages 18 & up; registration is required.

Laser Cutting 101
Laser Cutting 101

 Learn the basics of creating and printing on a laser cutter using CorelDraw.  Ages 13 & up; registration is required.

Frame by Frame
Frame by Frame

Stop motion animation session, focused on obtaining fluid character movements.

Playdough Playtime
Playdough Playtime

Have fun with Playdough!  We provide the tools and you provide creativity! Ages 3 – 5. Registration is required.

Mystery Book Club
Mystery Book Club

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30 – 7:30 pm to discuss a great mystery novel. Ages 18 & up.
 
 

Pressed Flower Bookmark
Pressed Flower Bookmark

Have a flower from your garden or use one provided to create a unique bookmark. Ages 18 & up; registration is required.

Teen LEGO Lab
Teen LEGO Lab

LEGO-loving Teens can hang out, build original creations for display, and explore various LEGO-themed activities in this monthly meetup. Ages 12-18.

Yarn Bugs
Yarn Bugs

Come make a cute crawly friend for springtime! Ages 5 – 12. Registration is required. 

Make & Munch
Make & Munch

Let’s make no bake snacks! Join us and learn how to make a popcorn snack. Ages 7 – 12. Registration is required.

Romance Book Club
Romance Book Club

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 …

Discover Genealogy
Discover Genealogy

Monthly meetings of the Lafayette Genealogical Society with a guest speaker. Ages 18 & up.

Crafternoon
Crafternoon

Join us for some freestyle crafting with all supplies provided. Ages 5 – 12.

Café Bibliothèque
Café Bibliothèque

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.

Painting Birdhouses
Painting Birdhouses

Let’s celebrate Spring! We’ll provide birdhouses to paint, personalize, and take home with you. 

After Hours: Nerf War
After Hours: Nerf War

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 …

Bouncing Buddies
Bouncing Buddies

Engage your child’s gross motor skills with ball games and social play! Ages 18 – 36 months. 

LPL Makerspace: Open Access Hours
LPL Makerspace: Open Access Hours

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 …