Manny Klepper, Lafayette resident and Holocaust survivor, visited the library on Nov. 9 to share his account of Kristallnacht—the Nov 9, 1938 attack on German Jews that signaled the start of the Holocaust.
The library is dedicating a whole week of relaxing activities to ease every one of the stresses of finals. Massages, therapy dogs, snacks, games, and more.
De. 9 – 12 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
art, sensory, puzzles, games
Dec. 11 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Massages
Dec. 11 | 1 p.m.
Therapy dogs
Dec. 13 | 9 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Snacks
Learn about The Olga Lengyel Institute's (TOLI) model for Holocaust education and get lesson ideas from Penny Kinchen, Middle School Administrator at Central Private School.
Registration required for TOLI Educators Workshop.
Get creative and make something new out of something old.
Stop by April 4 through April 29 to pick up free materials (while supplies last) that can be repurposed into a craft of your choice.
Check out the Browsing Bookshelf on the 1st floor for upcycling and craft ideas.
Join us and the Hilliard Museum for some Valentine's Day crafting!
Stop by on Monday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We'd ❤️ to see you!
The Ernest J. Gaines Center presents a virtual book reading with Gabriel Bump on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at 5 p.m.
Gabriel Bump is the 14th recipient of the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence. He will be reading from his debut novel Everywhere You Don't Belong.
Contact gainescenter@louisiana.edu to RSVP for the event. The deadline to register is Jan. 27, 2021 at noon.
Mark your calendars. On July 21 at 6:30 p.m., Dupré Library and Lafayette Public Library will be hosting a special Louisiana Edition of Virtual Trivia Night via Zoom.
How well do you know your state history and facts?
Mark your calendars. On June 16 at 6:30 p.m., Dupré Library and Lafayette Public Library will be hosting a special Tween Edition of Virtual Trivia Night via Zoom.
Everything from Tik Tok to Pop Music to popular candy is fair game.
Join us and the Lafayette Public Library on April 21 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a virtual trivia night to put your skills to the test.
Individuals and teams welcome. You must register to play. The Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email.
Join us and the Lafayette Public Library on Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a virtual trivia night to put your skills to the test.
Individuals and teams welcome. You must register to play. The Zoom link will be sent in the confirmation email.
