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Kids & Family

Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012

S. Regional Baby Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Baby Time is designed to introducemothers, fathers, or caregivers and babiesages 9-18 months to nursery rhymes, songs,fingerplays, and early literacy information.To preregister or for info, call 988-3412. [Event Website]

S. Regional Toddler Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

10:30 AM

Fifteen-minute story sessions geared to children 18-35 months.Adults must accompany toddlers. [Event Website]

Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

4:00 PM

For all agesSTORY TIME is a special time for families toenjoy stories together. Check out the variousprograms at the different library locations listedin this calendar. [Event Website]

St. Martin Library Story Time

by: Cal Editor

St. Martin Parish Library, 201 Porter St., St. Martinville

10:30am-11:00am

Admission: Free

Day cares ,Walk-ins, Head Start, Preschool children and their caregivers. Thirty minute sessions of storytelling, songs, and play to increase the love of reading. 10:30-11:00 a.m. St. Martin Branch, 201 Porter Street. (337) 394-2207, ext 22

Take It and Make It Craft

by: Cal Editor

Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries

Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, while supplies last, during the week of January 2327 at the following library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries.

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]

Kids & Family

Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012

La Table Francaise

by: LCVC

Le Vieux Village, 828 E. Landry, Opelousas

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Admission: Free

Grab a cup of coffee and share conversation and fun with other French speakers. [Event Website]

S. Regional Bedtime Stories

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:00 PM

This program is a nighttime version of Family Story Time.No preregistration required. Bedtime Stories: 6:00 pmThese other story times will be in French ...January: 18February: 1, and 15. [Event Website]

North Regional Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

10:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration required but groups need to call (337) 896-6323to insure available space. [Event Website]

NRL Teen Animanga Club

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

6:00 PM

Teens will watch clips from new Animeand discuss Manga favorites. Refreshmentswill be provided.North Regional Library [896-6323] [Event Website]

S. Regional Baby Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Baby Time is designed to introducemothers, fathers, or caregivers and babiesages 9-18 months to nursery rhymes, songs,fingerplays, and early literacy information.To preregister or for info, call 988-3412. [Event Website]

S. Regional Toddler Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

10:30 AM

Fifteen-minute story sessions geared to children 18-35 months.Adults must accompany toddlers. [Event Website]

Take It and Make It Craft

by: Cal Editor

Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries

Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, while supplies last, during the week of January 2327 at the following library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries.

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]

Kids & Family

Thursday, Jan 26, 2012

High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Jefferson St Library

4:00 PM

Students ages 5 - 12 will create a colorful Mardi Grasflag with a shiny crown, feathers, and lots of sparklingsequins. Preregister your child by calling the librarylocation nearest you beginning Monday, January 9.Youngsville Jan 18 3:30 856-9385Milton Jan 19 3:30 856-5261Jefferson St. Jan 26 4:00 261-5779South Reg Jan 30 4:00 981-1028Take It and Make It Craft:Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of January 23-27 at thefollowing library locati… [Event Website]

Milton Branch Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

Milton Branch

10:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration required but groups need to call (337)856-5261 to insure available space. [Event Website]

Youngsville Branch Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

Youngsville Branch

9:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration required but groups need to call [337]856-9385ahead to insure available space. [Event Website]

Story Castle

by: Lafayette Public Library

Jefferson St Library at Children's Department

10:30 AM

Story Castle is for children 3 through 6 year olds and an accompanying adult. [Event Website]

Moving Tales

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

6:00 PM

Children 5 - 11 years have the opportunity to express themselvesthrough stories and yoga movements in this interactive storytelling adventure entitled, ‘Peace and Quiet.’ The session uses an adaptationof the folktale, A Big Quiet House, Too Much Noise, It Could AlwaysBe Worse and It’s Too Noisy. The participants will also complete anart project as part of the fun. For details, call 896-6323.… [Event Website]

South Regional Family Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

10:30 AM

Family Story Time includes storytelling, music, and educational activities for all ages. No preregistration required. [Event Website]

St. Martin Library Story Time

by: Cal Editor

St. Martin Parish Library, 201 Porter St., St. Martinville

10:30am-11:00am

Admission: Free

Day cares ,Walk-ins, Head Start, Preschool children and their caregivers. Thirty minute sessions of storytelling, songs, and play to increase the love of reading. 10:30-11:00 a.m. St. Martin Branch, 201 Porter Street. (337) 394-2207, ext 22

CYT presents Willy Wonka

by: Cal Editor

Angelle Auditorium, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

9:00am

Admission: $12/Online, $14/Door

CYT presents Willy Wonka Roald Dahls timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. … [Event Website]

CYT presents Willy Wonka

by: Cal Editor

Angelle Auditorium, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

11:30am

Admission: $12/Online, $14/Door

Roald Dahls timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. … [Event Website]

CYT presents Willy Wonka

by: Cal Editor

Angelle Auditorium, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

7:00pm

Admission: $12/Online, $14/Door

Roald Dahls timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. … [Event Website]

Girl Scout Express Troop

by: Cal Editor

South Louisiana Community College

10:00am

This year girls can join a Girl Scout Express Troop for a total of 6 to 8 sessions. Girls will learn about the Girl Scout Cookie Program, the five essential skills and even have the chance to participate in their very own booth sale. Express Troop is open to all girls in K-5. The Express Troop takes off Saturday, January 26 at 10 am at South Louisiana Community College. For more information on how to join the Girl Scout Express Troop or how to volunteer visit www.gslpg.org.… [Event Website]

Take It and Make It Craft

by: Cal Editor

Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries

Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, while supplies last, during the week of January 2327 at the following library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries.

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]

Kids & Family

Friday, Jan 27, 2012

Movie: Smurfs (2011) 103 min Rated PG

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

4:00 PM

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blueSmurfs out of their village, they tumble from theirmagical world into New York City...and the funbegins. [Event Website]

CYT presents Willy Wonka

by: Cal Editor

Angelle Auditorium, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

7:00pm

Admission: $12/Online, $14/Door

CYT presents Willy Wonka Roald Dahls timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. … [Event Website]

Take It and Make It Craft

by: Cal Editor

Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries

Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, while supplies last, during the week of January 2327 at the following library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries.

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]

Kids & Family

Saturday, Jan 28, 2012

Treasure Buddies Pre-Screening Party!

by: Children's Museum

5:00 PM

Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. [Event Website]

Canoe Paddle

by: LCVC

Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

8:30-11:30 a.m.

Admission: $5 insurance fee to Amer

The community is invited to take a canoe trip on the Bayou Vermilion. Canoe trips are held every second and last Saturday of the month. Please RSVP in advance by emailing Margot Addison or calling (337) 233-4077 x 205.

Screening of Disney's Treasure Buddies

by: Cal Editor

Children's Museum of Acadiana

10:00am-1:30pm

Admission: $5

An Indiana-Jones style treasure hunt with Americas favorite pups is awaiting the children of Acadiana on January 28th at the Children's Museum of Acadiana. Screen Disneys most action-packed, treasure-filled movie yet, partake in related activities, and enter to win a DVD/Blu-Ray combo pack before the official release. Children adore the Buddies, and parents appreciate the lessons in teamwork, friendship, and problem-solving Watch the movie trailer at lafayettela.macaronikid.com. … [Event Website]

CYT presents Willy Wonka

by: Cal Editor

Angelle Auditorium, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

3:00pm

Admission: $12/Online, $14/Door

Roald Dahls timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. … [Event Website]

CYT presents Willy Wonka

by: Cal Editor

Angelle Auditorium, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

7:00pm

Admission: $12/Online, $14/Door

Roald Dahls timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. … [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]

Kids & Family

Sunday, Jan 29, 2012

CYT presents Willy Wonka

by: Cal Editor

Angelle Auditorium, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

3:00pm

Admission: $12/Online, $14/Door

Roald Dahls timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. … [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]

Kids & Family

Monday, Jan 30, 2012

High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

4:00 PM

Students ages 5 - 12 will create a colorful Mardi Grasflag with a shiny crown, feathers, and lots of sparklingsequins. Preregister your child by calling the librarylocation nearest you beginning Monday, January 9.Youngsville Jan 18 3:30 856-9385Milton Jan 19 3:30 856-5261Jefferson St. Jan 26 4:00 261-5779South Reg Jan 30 4:00 981-1028Take It and Make It Craft:Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of January 23-27 at thefollowing library locati… [Event Website]

Chenier Story Times

by: Lafayette Public Library

Chenier Branch

10:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration is required but groups need to call (337)291-2941 to insure available space. [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]
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