Submitted by the Lafayette Public Library System
For Release throughout June – August 2024. BookTalk is printed with funds provided by the Friends of the Lafayette Public Library.
Join us as we kick off the Summer Reading Challenge with a celebration featuring fun activities for the whole family, including a fun jump, petting zoo, balloon artist, face painting, and live performances by Mitch the Magician. This year, our special guests will be Bluey & Bingo! Families will also have the chance to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge. All Ages.
Saturday, June 1. 2024
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Main Library, 337-261-5787
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Author Talk: Hog Wash by John Sutherlin
John W. Sutherlin, PhD will discuss the third book in his environmental trilogy, Hog Wash, a first-hand account of efforts to clean up toxic waste. Dr. Sutherlin is an international environmental consultant, patented inventor, director and producer of 28 environmental films, and the author of 10 books. Ages 14 & up.
Saturday, June 22, 2024
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Main Library, 337-261-5787
Summer at the Library Means Fun Family Shows and More!
The Actor’s Lunch Break
Join us for an action-packed theater adventure, led by professional actor and teaching artist, Jimez Alexander! The workshop features interactive warm-ups, collaborative storytelling, and engaging games, letting participants immerse themselves in the world of theater. Ages 5 & up. Registration is required at North Regional Library; groups must call in advance.
Friday, May 31, 2024
10:00 am
West Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-232-9321
Friday, May 31.2024
2:00 pm
South Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-981-1028
Monday, June 3, 2024
10:00 am
North Regional Library’s Meeting Room, 337-896-6323
Monday, June 3, 2024
2:00 pm
East Regional Library’s Meeting Room, 337-445-3168
Cooking for Wellness with Second Harvest
Join us for a nutrition class featuring a cooking demonstration with Amy Pham from Second Harvest. Ages 14 & up. Registration is required.
Mondays:
June 3, June 17; July 8, July 22; August 5, August 19, 2024
5:00 – 6:00 pm
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Trivia Time
Do you think you know trivia? Test your skills against others in our monthly themed trivia contests. Bring a team or join one when you get here. Ages 14 & up.
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
June 4: Plants
July 2: Animals
August 6: Rocks & Minerals
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
June 6: Retro Television
July 11: Mysteries
August 8: Disney
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Borderless Color Portraits Through Plexiglass
Utilize plexiglass in your creation of a portrait painted in acrylics. Ages 13 – 18. Registration is required.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 pm
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
Lafayette Ballet Theatre
Ever wanted to be a ballerina? Now you can! Our friends at Lafayette Ballet Theatre will be demonstrating some fun ballet moves, then kids will have a chance to learn the moves too! Ages 4 – 8. Registration is required.
Thursday, June 6, 2024
10:00 – 10:45 am
Main Library, 337-261-5779
Be a Jean Lafitte Park Junior Ranger
Join a National Park Ranger with the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve for the Junior Ranger Program! Ages 5 – 12. Registration is required.
Thursdays: June 6; July 11; August 8, 2024
10:30 – 11:30 am
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
No Water Park
Join us at our no-water park where we’ll have games and activities for kids. Don’t forget floaties for our unlazy river! Ages 5 – 12.
Friday, June 7, 2024
10:00 – 11:00 am
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Bubble Bus of Acadiana
Get to experience the Bubble Bus at your branch! Dress for a mess! Ages 12 – 18.
Friday, June 7, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Main Library, 337-261-5778
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Friday, July 19, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 pm
West Regional Library, 337-232-9321
Monday, July 29, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 pm
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
Saturday, August 3, 2024
1:00 – 5:00 pm
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
The Crescent Circus
The Crescent Circus, featuring Nathan Kepner and Morgan Tsu-Raun, fuses international award-winning magic and circus arts as seen on The Tonight Show! Nathan and Morgan have entertained audiences from Las Vegas to London with hilarious juggling, stunts, balancing acts, and interactive magic! Ages 3 & up. Groups must call in advance.
Monday, June 10, 2024
10:00 am
North Regional Library/Carencro Community Center, 337-896-6323
Monday, June 10, 2024
2:00 pm
East Regional Library’s Meeting Room, 337-445-3168
Thursday, June 13, 2024
10:00 am
Main Library’s 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 337-261-5779
Friday, June 14, 2024
10:00 am
West Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-232-9321
Friday, June 14, 2024
2:00 pm
South Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-981-1028
Stained Glass Stencil Ornament
Use paints and stencils made by our Cricut to decorate a small glass ornament. Make something suncatcher/stained glass style or choose your own method! Ages 18 & up. Registration is required.
Monday, June 10, 2024
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Money Literate Teens
Learn to manage your money with someone from Meritus Credit Union and make a duct tape wallet! Ages 12 – 18. Registration is required.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
3:30 – 4:30 pm
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Pirate Palooza
Ahoy mateys! We are looking for landlubbin’ scallywags to join us in some nautical games and mischief. We’ll make hats and hooks, get fake tattoos, practice the plank walk, and more! Be there or may Davey Jones have at ye! Ages 5 – 12.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Main Library, 337-261-5779
Seashell Wreath
Can’t make it to the beach? Bring the beach to you! Join us to make a summertime wreath out of seashells. Ages 18 & up. Registration is required.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
West Regional Library, 337-232-9321
Amazing Insects!
Join us for a special presentation featuring insects presented by a naturalist from the Acadiana Park Nature Station. Ages 5 – 12. Registration is required.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
1:00 – 2:00 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Painting Projects
Join us for a unique painting project each month. Ages 18 & up. Registration is required.
Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
June 12, 2024: Patriotic Skyscape
July 17, 2024: Coastal Louisiana
August 14, 2024: Beach Scene
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
S’mores & Solar Ovens
Build a cardboard solar oven, make s’mores, and learn about solar energy! Presented by the Louisiana State Energy Office. Ages 7 – 12. Registration is required.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
12:30 – 1:30 pm
West Regional Library, 337-232-9321
Creative Kids Art Club
Each month, we’ll learn about an artist, then create our own masterpieces inspired by their work. We’ll start with Claude Monet. Ages 7 – 12. Registration is required.
Thursdays: June 13; July 11, 2024
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Main Library, 337-261-5779
Cruel Summer
Are you a Taylor Swift fan? So are we! Join us for a series of Taylor-themed programs throughout the summer. Ages 13 & up.
Fridays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
June 14, 2024: Friendship Bracelets
July 19, 2024: Taylor Trivia
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
July 18, 2024: Taylor Trivia
August 1, 2024: Friendship Bracelets
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
Maison Creole de Freetown
Erica Melancon Fox, Executive Director of Maison Creole de Freetown African American Museum & Cultural Center, will visit the library for a special presentation. Ages 18 & up.
Monday, June 17, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 pm
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Bonne Vie Macarons’ Buttercream Basics
Want to learn how to pipe like a pro or decorate cakes like a boss? Our friends from BVM are here to guide you through bedecking your own baked goods with buttercream. Ages 18 & up. Registration is required.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 pm
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
The Story Ship Presents…The Great Pirate Race
Join The Story Ship as they undertake the Great Pirate Race! Participants will race to complete challenges, including solving problems, puzzles, and helping with magic tricks, all on stage with a live pirate! Ages 5 & up. Groups must call in advance.
Thursday, June 20, 2024
10:00 am
Main Library’s 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 337-261-5779
Thursday, June 20, 2024
2:00 pm
South Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-981-1028
Avatar Legends TTRPG
Join us for Avatar Legends, the table top roleplaying game based on Avatar the Last Airbender. Ages 12 – 18. Registration is required.
Thursdays: June 20; July 25, 2024
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Main Library, 337-261-5778
Let’s Celebrate…The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Join us as we celebrate our favorite caterpillar together with stories, crafts, and snacks! Ages 2 – 6. Registration is required.
Friday, June 21, 2024
10:00 – 10:45 am
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
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. Ages 14 & up.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Main Library, 337-261-5787
Thursday, July 18, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Books & Bites
Join us for some bookish fun! Every month, we select a book for discussion and pair it with a hands-on activity and snacks. Ages 7 – 12. Registration is required.
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
June 27, 2024: The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm
July 25, 2024: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Main Library, 337-261-5779
The Dinosaur Experience
Join Ranger Martin and his mischievous dinosaurs for a Jurassic experience like no other! The Dinosaur Experience brings fossils, general dinosaur knowledge, and even dinosaurs for some hands-on training! Ages 3 & up. Groups must call in advance.
Thursday, June 27, 2024
10:00 am
West Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-232-9321
Thursday, June 27, 2024
2:00 pm
South Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-981-1028
Friday, June 28, 2024
10:00 am
East Regional Library’s Meeting Room, 337-445-3168
Friday, June 28, 2024
2:00 pm
Main Library’s 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 337-261-5779
Safari Station: Animal Adventure
This fun filled, hands-on encounter includes an educational demonstration meeting and learning about a Lizard, Snake, Tortoise, Tarantula, Scorpion, Beetle, & more! Guests will get a chance for a Q & A with our handlers and have the option to take an individual photo with one of our animal ambassadors. Ages 3 & up. Groups must call in advance.
Monday, July 1, 2024
10:00 am
North Regional Library/Carencro Community Center, 337-896-6323
Monday, July 1, 2024
2:00 pm
East Regional Library’s Meeting Room, 337-445-3168
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
10:00 am
Main Library’s 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 337-261-5779
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
2:00 pm
West Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-232-9321
Mitch the Magician
Mitch the Magician offers a fun, fast-paced, interactive comedy magic show, that is squeaky clean and sure to please every age! Mitch the magician uses a variety of props and volunteers to create silly situations that always end well and with enormous laughs from the crowd! Ages 3 & up. Groups must call in advance.
Monday, July 8, 2024
10:00 am
North Regional Library/Carencro Community Center, 337-896-6323
Monday, July 8, 2024
2:00 pm
West Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-232-9321
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
2:00 pm
East Regional Library’s Meeting Room, 337-445-3168
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
10:00 am
South Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-981-1028
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
2:00 pm
Main Library’s 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 337-261-5779
Vet Talks with Dr. Shelly
Join us for a series of talks by veterinarian, Dr. Shelly Liles Fontenot. Ages 18 & up.
Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
July 11, 2024: Who, What, When, How, Why: Things to Consider Before Acquiring a Pet
July 18, 2024: No Fuss Basics in Preventative and Wellness Health Care for Dogs and Cats
July 25, 2024: Heartworm Disease: What Does It All Mean?
August 1, 2024: Preventing Dog Bites and Setting Your Dog Up for Success
August 8, 2024: Disaster Preparedness Should include Your Pets: What You Need to Know South Regional Library, 377-981-1028
Paws & Pages with Pet Partners of Acadiana
Children can practice reading with a certified therapy dog from Pet Partners of Acadiana. Ages 4 – 10. Registration is required in-person or over the phone.
Wednesdays: July 10, 17, 24, 2024
10:00 – 11:00 am
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
Passport to Egypt
Learn about Egyptian culture, write in hieroglyphics, and participate in our marshmallow pyramid challenge. Ages 7 – 12. Registration is required.
Friday, July 12, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 pm
West Regional Library, 337-232-9321
After Hours Teen Nerf Battle
Come join us after-hours in the library for Nerf blaster fun. Bring your own unmodified Nerf blasters. Ages 12 – 18. Parental consent is required for registration.
Friday, July 12, 2024
5:45 – 7:00 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Books & Bakes with Bonne Vie Macarons
Join us for a special storytime with Bonne Vie Macarons! Ages 3 – 6. Registration is required.
Monday, July 15, 2024
10:00 – 10:45 am
East Regional Library’s Storytime Room, 337-445-3168
You Can Draw Cartoons!
If you’re interested in learning basic cartooning techniques or want to take your cartooning to the next level, join cartoonist Mike Artell for this workshop filled with tips & tricks, special F/X, & fun. Ages 12 – 18. Registration is required.
Monday, July 15, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 pm
West Regional Library, 337-232-9321
Monday, July 15, 2024
4:30 – 5:30 pm
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Main Library, 337-261-5778
Visible Mending!
Have a hole or tear in a favorite piece of clothing? Come learn to fix it with a statement stitch! Ages 12 – 18.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
5:00 – 6:00 pm
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Harvey Rabbit & Friends Show
Join Miss Laura, Mr. Tim, Harvey Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, and T-Boy the Alligator in a fun, energetic show of puppetry, music, comedy, magic, ventriloquism, and audience participation. They’ll also promote reading, libraries, and the summer reading program. Ages 3 & up.Groups must call in advance.
Monday, July 22, 2024
10:00 am
North Regional Library/Carencro Community Center, 337-896-6323
Monday, July 22, 2024
2:30 pm
West Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-232-9321
Thursday, July 25, 2024
2:30 pm
East Regional Library’s Meeting Room, 337-445-3168
Friday, July 26, 2024
10:00 am
South Regional Library’s Large Meeting Room, 337-981-1028
Friday, July 26, 2024
2:30 pm
Main Library’s 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 337-261-5779
To Dye For: Tie-Dye!
Join us for tie-dye fun! We’ll provide all the dyeing materials. Limited bandanas & tote bags will be available. Participants are encouraged to bring one plain, white, cotton t-shirt of their own. Ages 12 – 18. Registration is required.
Friday, July 26, 2024
2:00 – 3:00 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
5:00 – 6:00 pm
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Bubble Bus Summer Send-Off
Join us for a blacklight bubble party courtesy of Bubble Bus of Acadiana. Ages 0 – 12.
Monday, July 29, 2024
10:30 – 11:30 am
East Regional Library, 337-445-3168
After Hours: Murder in the Stacks
Work together to solve a mysterious murder in the eerie atmosphere of the closed library! Ages 18 & up. Registration is required in person or by phone.
Friday, August 9, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 pm
South Regional Library, 337-981-1028
Cup and Saucer Bird Feeder
Make and decorate a refillable bird feeder using a cup and saucer. We’ll even include the bird seed! Ages 18 & up. Registration is required.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
West Regional Library, 337-232-9321
Black Light Painting
Create a work of art using fluorescent acrylic paint that glows under black light. Ages 18 & up. Registration is required.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 pm
North Regional Library, 337-896-6323
This is just a peek at what’s coming up this summer! 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.
