Yoga Classes and More at the Lafayette Library This Summer
Summer at branches of the Lafayette Public library means fun and learning for all ages. This summer's activities include yoga, art, and other educational classes as well as storytelling and creative opportunities.
Yoga for Adults
Certified yoga instructors lead your choice of Gentle Yoga or Chair Yoga (for those with limited mobility) in this series of free classes. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat if taking the Gentle Yoga class. Register at LafayettePublicLibrary.org for the 4-week session of your choice. Registration begins Monday, June 22 for July classes.
Gentle Yoga
Mondays at 6:00 pm
North Regional Library:
June 8, 15, 22
East Regional Library:
July 6, 13, 20, 27
Chair Yoga
Thursdays at noon
East Regional Library:
June 11, 18, 25
North Regional Library:
July 9, 16, 23, 30
Meet a Firefighter!
Tour a fire truck and talk with firefighters after storytime.
Tuesday, July 7
10:00 AM
South Regional Library
Wednesday, June 24
10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
North Regional Library
The House that Sugarcane Built: The Louisiana Burgieres
Sunday, June 7
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum
The Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum and the Lafayette Public Library present: The House that Sugarcane Built: The Louisiana Burguieres. Louisiana author and folklorist Donna McGee Onebane will discuss her book, which chronicles the rise of the Burguières family to the top of South Louisiana’s sugarcane industry. This event takes place at the Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum (located at 1122 Lafayette Street in downtown Lafayette). Doors open at 1:30 PM.
Zoo-Zoom: The Little Zoo on Wheels
Not just a petting zoo, Zoo-Zoom allows up-close views of both exotic and native Louisiana animals! Learn how to show respect and kindness to wallabies, snakes, rabbits, lizards and other animals. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lafayette Public Library. Ages 3 & up.
Tuesday, June 9
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
North Regional Library
2:00 – 4:00 PM
East Regional Library
Superhero Training Camp
Calling all future superheroes! Children ages 7 – 12 are invited to come and train to become a superhero. Registration begins Monday, June 1.
Thursday, June 11
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Jefferson Street Branch
Tuesday, June 23
2:00 – 3:30 PM
North Regional Library
Tuesday, July 21
2:00 – 3:30 PM
East Regional Library
Thursday, July 30
2:00 – 3:30 PM
South Regional Library
From Lafayette to Northern Lights
Alaska’s fiddling poet Ken Waldman will perform Appalachian music, poetry, storytelling and more. Ages 6 and up.
Tuesday, June 16
10:30 – 11:15 am
North Regional
2:30 – 3:30 pm
South Regional
Think Big with Nanotechnology
Ages 5 – 9. Small hands, big ideas! Dig into the science of small stuff. Registration begins Monday, June 1.
Wednesday, June 17
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Main Library
Doctor Who: A Party in Time and Space
Whovians Unite! Celebrate the time-hopping madman in a box with crafts, games and food. Costumes welcome!
Wednesday, June 17
2:00 – 4:00 PM
East Regional Library
Tuesday, July 21
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Main Library
The Magic Yoyo
Matthew Noel, the Magic Yo Yo, will perform two special shows for patrons. Ages 3 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lafayette Public Library.
Thursday, June 18
10:30 – 11:15 am
Main Library
2:30 – 3:15 pm
South Regional
A Hero is a Hero, No Matter How Small
Animated storyteller David Novak brings stories of little heroes to life. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lafayette Public Library. Ages 5-12.
Tuesday, June 23
10:30 – 11:15 am
East Regional Library
2:30 – 3:15 pm
Milton Branch
Get the Facts: A Dialogue with LPD
Tuesday, June 23
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Main Library
Teens and parents are invited to a question and answer session with Cpl. Paul Mouton of the Lafayette Police Department. This is a great opportunity to get the facts!
Kick It Up a Notch: Life Coaching Workshops
Local life coach and author Sue Schleifer will help you explore ways of being, doing and thinking that contribute to a full, balanced, energetic life.
Wednesday, June 24
6:00 pm
North Regional Library
Tuesday, June 30
6:00 pm
South Regional Library
Wednesday, July 8
6:00 pm
East Regional Library
Saturday, July 11
11:00 am
Main Library
Superhero Cartooning Workshop with Mike Artell
The workshop will include tips for drawing superheroes and methods to add excitement to your superhero cartoons! Ages 7-12. Registration begins Monday, June 22.
Tuesday, July 7
9:30 – 10:30 am
North Regional Library
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Library
The Art of Herbal Syrups
Bring summer flavor to your kitchen! Master Gardener and herbalist Lanier Cordell will show simple ways to make unique herbal syrups that bring surprising flavor to iced drinks, cakes and more.
Wednesday, July 8
6:00 PM
North Regional Library
Super Reader Graphics Fun with Chuck Galey
Kids ages 7 – 12 are invited to come and create some Super Read Graphics with artist Chuck Galey! Create your own superhero, superdog or supercat, and design your own superhero costume! Registration begins Monday, June 22. Register using the links below.
Wednesday, July 8
10:30 – 11:30 AM
East Regional Library
2:30 – 3:30 PM
South Regional Library
Wild Goose Chase!
Ages 3-12. Matt Sandbank presents his shadow puppet show. Sponsored by the Friends of the Lafayette Public Library.
Thursday, July 9
10:00 – 10:45 am
Carencro Community Center next to North Regional Library
3:00 – 3:45 PM
Main Library
Friday, July 10
10:00 – 10:45 am
East Regional Library
3:00 – 3:45 PM
South Regional Library
Harvey Rabbit and Friends Show
Harvey Rabbit and Friends will be at both the East Regional and the Main Library! This program, great for ages 3 – 12, is sponsored by the Friends of the Lafayette Public Library.
Tuesday, July 14
10:00 – 11:00 AM
East Regional Library
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Main Library
Dragonfly Workshop for Teens
Trish Ransom, “Debris Artist,” will guide teens in creating a funky dragonfly from junk materials. Registration begins Monday, June 22. Register using the links below.
Tuesday, July 14
2:30 – 4:00 pm
East Regional Library
Wednesday, July 15
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Main Library
Thursday, July 16
2:30 – 4:00 pm
North Regional Library
Friday, July 17
2:00 – 3:30 pm
South Regional Library
Act Like an Animal!
Hampstead Stage Company presents “Act Like an Animal!” Become your favorite animal through games and other activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register starting Wednesday, July 1 by using the link below.
Thursday, July 16
9:15 – 10:15 AM
Carencro Community Center (next to the North Regional Library)
Hampstead Stage Company: Robin Hood
The Hampstead Stage Company presents “Robin Hood.” An adaptation of the classic folktale chronicling the adventures of the infamous outlaw with a heart of gold.
Thursday, July 16
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Main Library
3:00 – 4:00 PM
South Regional Library
Aspiring Astronaut Alyssa Carson
Wednesday, July 29
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Main Library
Teen aspiring astronaut and Louisiana native, Alyssa Carson, will be discussing her extensive training and preparation to fulfill her dream of reaching Mars.
A Commemorative: Hurricane Katrina
August marks ten years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the gulf coast. Take a look back at the newspaper headlines from the days following the storm.
August 15 – September 15
Main Library
Get Creative @ Your Library!
There are great makerspaces at three of our branches! Be sure to visit the South Regional, North Regional and Main Library to see what we’ve got cooking in these cool and innovative labs that allow you to create.
Click here to visit the Lafayette Public Library site for full information and to register for activities.