Lafayette Public Library September – October 2023
BookTalk is printed with funds provided by the Friends of the Lafayette Public Library.
Save the Date!
Meet the Author and Cartoonist: Robin Ha
Join us for a fun afternoon with Robin Ha, author and illustrator of Almost American Girl, which won the Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award for 2022-2023! She will share her personal journey from a comics-obsessed girl in South Korea to a best-selling graphic novelist in America. A book signing will follow the author talk. Ages 12 & up.
Friday, October 27
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
West Regional Library, 337-232-9321
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Author Visits, Solar Eclipse Viewing, and So Much More!
Astronomical Adventures
Join longtime space educator Dave Hostetter as he explains how solar eclipses happen, teaches how to view an eclipse safely, and brings his telescope for nighttime viewing of Saturn and more! All Ages; This is an after-hours program; weather permitting.
Saturday, September 2
7:00 – 9:00 pm
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Join us for snacks and a game of Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition). Bring your own level one character, or use one of our pre-built sheets. Ages 14–18; Registration is required.
Thursdays: September 7, September 21; October 5, October 19
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Main Library, 337-261-5778
Gardening with Grandparents
Kids and their grandparents will spend quality time together planting seeds and painting rocks to take home. Ages 5–12; Registration is required.
Thursday, September 7
4:30 – 5:30 pm
West Regional Library, 337-232-9321
Circus School with Sky Craft
Build strength, flexibility, confidence, and body awareness with Sky Craft! Activities will include aerial skills, creative movement, juggling, balance skills, and circus stories. Ages 3–12; Registration is required.
Monday, September 11
Session 1 (Ages 3–5 years) 10:30 – 11:30 am
Session 2 (Ages 6–8 years) 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Session 3 (Ages 9–12 years) 5:00 – 6:00 pm
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
Makerspace Grab & Go Craft Kits Grab & Go
Kits will include most of the supplies you’ll need and instructions. Available at the Main Library Makerspace during open access hours, while supplies last. Ages 13 & up.
Vermilionville Map – Create your own paintable layered map of the original plan for Lafayette!
Distribution begins Tuesday, September 12 at 1:00 pm
Creepy Kooky House – Create your own paintable creepy, kooky, seriously spooky house!
Distribution begins Tuesday, October 10 at 1:00 pm
The VR Experience
VR isn’t just for kids! Adults can experience this amazing technology at the library. Ages 18 & up.
Wednesdays: September 13; October 18
5:00 – 6:30 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Friends of the Lafayette Public Library Book Sale
Friends of the Library will have its Fall Book Sale in September. For up-to-date information, follow the Friends on Facebook.
Wednesday, September 13
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Friends Day)
Thursday, September 14
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, September 15
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday, September 16
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Heymann Convention Center Ballroom
Plantapalooza!
Do you love plants and want to expand your collection? Join us for a plant swap at the library! Bring a healthy plant or cutting to trade (no pests/mold/fungus), label each plant with name and care instructions, and share plant care tips at this community meet-up. A limited selection of free plants/cuttings will be available for those without one to trade (first-come, first-served). Ages 18 & up.
Wednesday, September 13
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Main Library, 337-261-5787
Discover Genealogy
Join these monthly meetings featuring a guest speaker. Ages 18 & up.
Thursdays: September 21; October 19
6:00 – 7:30 pm
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Passport to Japan
Learn about Japanese culture and folklore, create paper koinobori (carp streamer), and make candy sushi. Ages 5–12; Registration is required.
Friday, September 22
4:00 – 5:00 pm
West Regional Library, 337-232-9321
Storytime with Denise Gallagher
It’s Library Card Sign-up Month! Join us for a special guest storytime with this year’s selected artist for the 2023 limited edition library card, Denise Gallagher! Ages 2 – 6.
Saturday, September 23
10:30 – 11:30 am
Main Library, 337-261-5779
Sound Advice
Claire Edwards an experienced public defender and family law private counsel attorney, will conduct a series of classes on family life and other concerns. Ages 18 & up.
Tuesdays: 3:00 – 4:00 pm
September 26 Driving Violations and Resolution
October 3 Manage Your Finances
October 10 Create A Strong Bond With Your Child
October 17 Children And the Work/Life Balance
October 24 Emotionally Connect With Your Child
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Crafting with Oliver Lane Creative Studio
Oliver Lane Creative Studio is here to bring out the artist in you! They provide a 10” 3D wooden project, step-by-step instructions, and the tools to complete it. Ages 18 & up; Registration is required.
Wednesday, October 11
5:30 – 7:30 pm
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
Second Chance Costumes
Browse gently-used Halloween costumes (while supplies last), and make a spooky craft. Have costumes you want to give away? Drop them off at the Main or Regional Libraries throughout September. Ages 0 – 12.
Wednesday, October 11
5:00 – 6:00 pm
West Regional Library, 337-232-9321
Solar Eclipse Viewing at the Library
Join us the day of the 2023 annular eclipse to pick up a free pair of protective glasses, while supplies last, to safely view this stellar phenomenon! The eclipse begins at 10:30 am and will peak just before noon. All Ages.
Saturday, October 14
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Main Library, 337-261-5787
Destress Doggo Day
Feeling stressed? Come relax and snuggle with adoptable puppies brought by Acadiana Animal Aid. Ages 12 -18;
Wednesday, October 18
3:00 – 4:30 pm
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
Murder in the Stacks
Join us, if you dare, for Murder in the Stacks After Hours II: The Return of the Murderer! Ages 12–18; Registration is required.
Friday, October 20
5:30 – 7:30 pm
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Scarecrow Storycraft
Enjoy a good story, and make a scarecrow craft. Ages 5 – 12; Registration is required.
Wednesday, October 25
4:00 – 5:00 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Graveyard Terrarium
Come create a spooky, personalized terrarium! Ages 12 – 18; Registration is required.
Thursday, October 26
4:00 – 5:00 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Booooks & Bakes with Bonne Vie Macarons
Join us for a Halloween-themed storytime and baked good decorating activity. Ages 4 – 10; Registration is required.
Monday, October 30
10:00 – 10:45 am
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
Glowing Bracelets
Make a bracelet with glow-in-the-dark paracord. Ages 12 – 18; Registration is required.
Tuesday, October 31
3:30 – 4:30 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Tech Assistance By Appointment
Have a technology question? Have a device and want to learn how to use it? Tech Assistance to the rescue! You can have an Electronic Resource Librarian call and set up a one-on-one session to discuss your questions. Please call 337-261-5770 and leave a message to set up an appointment.
You can find many more programs in our BookTalk. The newsletter is printed with funds provided by the Friends of the Lafayette Public Library.
More library programs and events are added each day. Dates and times can change after the printing of this newsletter. For the most up-to-date program information, or to register, please visit our website at LafayettePublicLibrary.org.
CONTACT
Lauren Langlois
Community Relations Specialist
Lafayette Public Library
337.261.5783
lauren.langlois@lafayettepubliclibrary.org
