Lafayette Public Library

Adult Programming

ASSESSING YOUR RISK FOR BREAST CANCER
DR. BRIAN BARNETT, an oncologist who specializes in breast cancer, will review screening guidelines and offer strategies for assessing and reducing your risk of developing breast cancer. Wednesday, March 17 6:00 PM S Regional Library Auditorium

GIVING BIRTH: THE MIDWIFE ALTERNATIVE
LYNETTE ROBINSON, a licensed midwife practitioner, will present an overview of the natural birthing experience. Questions are welcomed. Thursday, March 18 6:00 PM S Regional Meeting Room

Propagating Plants: Air Layering
LEE DOTSON, a knowledgeable and avid local gardener, will demonstrate how to propagate plants by air layering. Some lucky participates might also win a door prize. Saturday, March 20 10:30 - 11:30 AM North Regional Library

March 24: Senior Survival Day @ SRL
CITIZENS AGE 55 AND OLDER can get information on issues important to seniors during the next Senior Survival Day, to be held on Wednesday, March 24th at the South Regional Library. Informative talks are planned throughout the day, beginning with a presentation at 9:30 AM by Lt. Craig Stansbury of the Lafayette Sheriff's Office. Lt. Stansbury will be talking up selfprotection, home security, and neighborhood crime prevention. The Sheriff ’s Office is also providing a “Crash Course” trailer that allows persons to experience impaired driving. The trailer will be located in the library parking lot and will be accessible throughout the day. At 11:00 AM, Danielle Bacque with the Alzheimer’s Association will give a one-hour presentation entitled “The Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease”. Other physical and mental health programs are planned for the afternoon, along with Wii gaming and a light lunch. The TRIAD/S.A.L.T. Council, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Lafayette Public Library sponsor the program. Admission is free but registration is required. To preregister, call 981-1028.

UFO Sightings vs Identifiable Flying Objects
KAREN BRAVATA, LA state Director of MUFON (Mutual UFO Network), will describe the scientific study that MUFON performs on reported UFO sightings. She will talk about case histories, MUFON’s online reporting system, and will teach participants how to discern the difference between an actual UFO and an identifiable flying object... of which there are many. Saturday, March 27, 11:00 AM Main Library downtown

Pressed Flowers Art Demonstration
CAROLYN BROWN, avid gardener and member of the Louisiana Craft Guild, will demonstrate the process and stages involved in the art of flower pressing. She will show participants how to create beautifully framed works of art with pressed flowers. Tuesday, April 13 10:00 - 11:00 AM Milton Branch Library

Secrets to Success in the Music Industry
GABRIEL FARAGO, owner of The Gabriel Music Group, has been involved in the Nashville recording scene since 1978. Initially a recording artist, the Hungarian-born entertainer and promoter has 30 years of “hands-on” experience as a performer, musician, songwriter, and producer. With an extensive knowledge of publishing, promoting, and marketing as well, Gabriel offers a thorough and diversified “know-how” few within the music industry can equal. He had several of his own records chart in the “Country Top 100” and received outstanding reviews from Billboard and CashBox magazines. This free program is definitely a must for any aspiring musician who wants to get the scoop on how to break into the entertainment industry. Tuesday, April 13 6:00 - 7:30 PM Main Library Wednesday, April 14 6:00 - 7:30 PM South Regional Library Auditorium

Understanding Climate Change and Its Implications
AUSTIN ALWARD, Assistant District Manager–LA with The Climate Project, will present a slide presentation that is a variation of Al Gore’s documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, which explores the science behind our changing climate, its implications for life around the world, and courses of action that could keep our planet out of harm’s way. Saturday, April 17 1:00 PM South Regional Meeting Room

Acadiana’s Spring and Summer Blooming Shrubs and Trees
ANN JUSTICE, gardening columnist, author, and plant expert, will talk on flowering trees and shrubs of the coastal South and will show color photographs which focus on local spring and summer shrubs and trees. Justice’s presentation will help area gardeners plan landscapes that provide year-round color. Admission is free. Saturday, April 24 10:30 AM North Regional Library

National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and the Lafayette Public Library is commemorating poetry month with a visit from Louisiana’s Poet Laureate, Dr. Darrell Bourque. Since his appointment as state Poet Laureate, he has traveled extensively, bringing his poetry and the works of other promising writers to citizens across the state. The return of South Louisiana’s native son gives library patrons the opportunity to meet Dr. Bourque and hear his presentation, “Poems: Where They Come From and Where They Go”. Bourque will read from his works and answer questions about the art of value of poetry. Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear one of Louisiana’s finest poets. For more information, call 981-1028. He will speak on Tuesday, April 27, at 7:00 PM at the South Regional Library. This program is funded under a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Behave Yourself: Job Interview Etiquette
Learn how to put your best self forward in your next job or promotion interview by attending this informative presentation by LYNLEY JONES, who was an Etiquette Instructor for the Lake Charles Cotillion for more than ten years. In her one-hour skills building presentation, Jones will review basic business and job interview etiquette to help job and promotion seekers land that special position. The following are someof the subjects that Jones will address: the art of conversation; how to answer personal questions well; the use of respectful language; avoiding interview blunders; knowing the “image builders”; and recognizing self-defeating behaviors. For more information, call the Lafayette Public Library at 261-5787. Wednesday, April 28 6:00 - 7:00 PM Main Library

Quilting: A Historical Perspective
RENEE-CLAIRE BORNE, owner of The Borne Quilter, will use both video and live media to present the history and art of quilting. Quilt samples will be on display. The hands-on demonstrations are fun. To participate, call the South Regional Library at 981-1028 beginning Tuesday, April 20th. Tuesday, May 4 6:30 - 7:30 PM South Regional Meeting Room

Give Teens a Break!
Thirty million teens are our children, students, neighbors, and fellow citizens. They are not aliens and should not be viewed as troublesome. As a licensed psychologist, DR. JOHN MORELLA has been an advocate of children and adolescents for more than 35 years in his role as an educator, consultant, and parent. His experience adds special insights into the psyche of teens, their behavior, and the myths and misconceptions about teens that go unchallenged in today’s culture. Wednesday, May 12 6:30 - 7:30 PM South Regional Library Auditorium

An Introduction to Digital Photography
May is National Photo Month. In celebration, the South Regional Library is hosting RICHARD WALLIS, owner of the Camera Center, who will help you learn to take great summer vacation photographs. The Power- Point presentation he has prepared will outline how to get the best results from your digital camera. Starting Thursday, April 29, adults may preregister by calling 981-1028. Thursday, May 13 6:30 - 7:30 PM South Regional Library Meeting Room

Recurring Events

Cinema South Regional - all films begin at 6:00 pm
March 18 - Terminator Salvation (115 minutes, rated PG-13)

SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY SLEUTHS MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
On the third Thursday of every month, mystery lovers are invited to gather at the South Regional Library and discuss specific mystery works. For the convenience of those who are available at different times of the day, there will be a morning and an evening book club offered. The morning session will be held at 11:00 AM; the evening session at 6:30 PM. Both clubs will usually meet in the South Regional Library Conference Room, except for dates when guest authors visit. In those instances, theclubwillmeet in the large meeting room. Thursday, March 18 6:30 - 7:30 PM South Regional Conference Room The following novels will be discussed at 6:30 PM in the South Regional Conference Room: Thursday, April 15 What Angels Fear by C. S. Harris Thursday, May 20 The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

Genealogy 101
Members of the Lafayette Genealogical Society provide presentations and help to interested persons in researching their family histories. First Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m - 12:00 noon. Scheduled meetings: April 3, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sep. 4, Oct. 2, and Nov. 6 at the South Regional Library. Also, May 1 at the Main Library Meeting Room, 1st Floor.

The Society also offers presentations on different aspects of the genealogy research process. Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Scheduled meeting: March 18, April 15, and May 20 at the Main Library Meeting Room, 1st Floor. Also, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sep. 16, Oct. 21, and Nov. 18 are all at South Regional Library


Computer Classes

South Regional Branch	- In-person preregistration begins Friday, February 12th at 9:00 AM. - Call 981-1028 to preregister Friday, February 12th at 10:00 AM.
Section 1
Basic Computing	South Regional	Feb 22 & Feb 24	9:30 am - 11:30 am
Word Processing	South Regional	Mar 1 & Mar 3	9:30 am - 11:30 am
Spreadsheets	South Regional	Mar 8 & Mar 10	9:30 am - 11:30 am
Powerpoint	South Regional	Mar 15	9:30 am - 11:30 am

Section 2
Basic Computing	South Regional	Feb 22 & Feb 24	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Word Processing	South Regional	Mar 1 & Mar 3	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Spreadsheets	South Regional	Mar 8 & Mar 10	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Powerpoint	South Regional	Mar 15	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Section 3
Basic Computing	South Regional	Feb 23 & Feb 25	9:30 am - 11:30 am
Word Processing	South Regional	Mar 2 & Mar 4	9:30 am - 11:30 am
Spreadsheets	South Regional	Mar 9 & Mar 11	9:30 am - 11:30 am
Powerpoint	South Regional	Mar 16	9:30 am - 11:30 am

Section 4
Basic Computing	South Regional	Feb 23 & Feb 25	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Word Processing	South Regional	Mar 2 & Mar 4	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Spreadsheets	South Regional	Mar 9 & Mar 11	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Powerpoint	South Regional	Mar 16	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


North Regional Branch	- In-person preregistration begins Tuesday, March 30th at 9:00 AM. - Call 896-6323 to preregister Tuesday, March 30th at 10:00 AM.
Basic Computing	North Regional	April 6 & April 8	10:30 am - 12:30 am
Basic Internet	North Regional	April 13 & April 15	10:30 am - 12:30 am


North Regional Branch	- In-person preregistration begins Tuesday, April 27th at 9:00 AM. - Call 896-6323 to preregister Tuesday, April 27th at 10:00 AM.
Basic Computing	North Regional	May 4 & May 6	10:30 am - 12:30 am
Basic Internet	North Regional	May 11 & May 13	10:30 am - 12:30 am


Printable PDF schedule of classes at the branches