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Rudyard Kipling’s novel, The Jungle Book, comes to life as Mowgli, an abandoned “man cub” raised by wolves, embarks on an adventure in the jungle. Through the use of puppets and masks, we meet Baloo …
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Lucas Miller, a zoologist, brings science to life in wildly animated style. With an electric guitar, a trunk full of puppets and images projected onto a large screen, he will captivate his young audience while teaching …
Using our sewing machines and vinyl cutter, create a glow-in-the-dark constellation throw pillow. Ages 18 and up. Registration begins Monday, July 1.
Friday, July 12
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Main Library
What’s your fandom? Hang out, make friends, and have fun with other members of the fandom community. It’s the perfect place to complain about your ship sinking! Ages 12-18.
July 12: Pokémon
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Main Library
Spend the summer learning traditional French Louisiana songs, dances, and customs with Earlene Broussard Echeverria! Ages 5-12.
Saturday, July 13
10:30 – 11:30 am
Main Library
Learn how to assemble a wooden planter and add your house number in adhesive vinyl. Ages 14 & up. Registration begins Monday, June 3.
Saturday, July 13
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
East Regional Library
Meet friends, new and old, and help plan future library programs. Ages 12 – 18.
Saturday, July 13
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Main Library
Practice your reading-aloud skills in a group setting with trained therapy dogs. Ages 6-10. Registration by phone begins Monday, July 1.
Sunday, July 14
2:00 – 4:00 pm
East Regional Library
Featuring Harvey Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, and T-Boy the Alligator with Mr. Tim and Ms. Laura in a fun-filled, energetic show of puppetry, music, comedy, magic, ventriloquism, and audience participation. Ages 3-12.
Monday, July 15
10:00 – 11:00 …
Use Tinkercad to learn the basics of 3D design and printing. Ages 9 & up, register online! Registration begins Monday, May 20.
Tuesdays
July 16; August 13
4:00 – 5:00 pm
South Regional Library
Naresh Deoli, a research scientist at the Louisiana Accelerator Center and UL-Lafayette Department of Physics adjunct faculty member, will discuss astronomy and space science, including NASA’s plan to colonize Mars in the next 15-20 years. …
Kids and their grown-ups will make unique moon necklaces together. For ages 9 – 12. Registration begins Monday, July 1. Please register both child and adult.
Tuesday, July 16
10:00 – 11:00 am
North Regional Library
Meet a new American Girl each month and enjoy activities based on her interests. All dolls, American Girl or other, are welcome! Ages 7 – 12. Registration begins Monday, May 20.
Tuesdays:
July 16: Maryellen Larkin
2:00 – 3:00 pm
South …
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing by making your own Moon Mug! Pottery Alley will provide supplies & instruction. Ages 14 & up. Registration begins Monday, July 1.
Tuesday, July 16
2:00 – 4:00 pm
South …
Create a unique galaxy of stars on a black t-shirt using bleach spray and stencils. T-shirt will be provided. We will be working with bleach, please dress accordingly. Registration begins Monday, July 1.
Tuesday, July 16
2:00 …
The Lafayette Public Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Writes of Spring Writing Contest. We congratulate the winners and recognize the efforts of all students who contributed their entries. We also …
A marathon of ‘80s Invasion films. Ages 14 & up.
2:00 pm - The Thing (R, 1982)
4:15 pm - Invaders from Mars (PG, 1986)
6:15 pm - The Blob (R, 1988)
Wednesday, July 16
2:00 – 8:00 pm
Main Library
Preschoolers will explore open-ended art activities and different art mediums while learning about color, texture, and more. Ages 3-5. Registration begins Monday, July 1.
Wednesday, July 17
4:00 – 5:00 pm
East Regional Library
Celebrate National Tattoo Day by showing off your ink with us. Tell the story of your most interesting tattoo or one with special significance. You can even share ideas for your next one.
Wednesday, July 17
6:00 …
We’ll provide the craft, and you bring the creativity! Come in and making something amazing. Registration begins Monday, May 20.
Galaxy Slime
Wednesday, July 17
3:00 – 4:00 pm
South Regional Library
Aliens have crash-landed at the library! In order to get their ships back into orbit, they need a spaceship that can go up, up, up. Can you design and fly a flight-worthy ship for them? …
