Kids & Family
Thursday, Feb 9, 2012
I Love Monsters -Valentine Box
by: Lafayette Public Library
Milton Branch
3:30 PM

Students ages 5-12 will cut and fold cardstock into a silly monster valentine box. Preregister your child by calling the library location nearest you beginning Monday, January 30.Youngsville Feb 8 3:30 856-9385Milton Feb 9 3:30 856-5261South Reg Feb 13 4:00 981-1028Jefferson St. Feb 14 4:00 261-5779Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of February 6-10 at thefollowing library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson,North Regional, Scott, and…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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North Regional Bedtime Stories
by: Lafayette Public Library
North Regional Library
6:00 PM
This program is a nighttime version of Family Story Time. No preregistration required.
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IPL Valentine's Day Craft
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Main Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia
3:00pm-6:00pm
Lollipops, art supplies, and pencils, oh my! That only means one thing; its time for a drop-in craft at the Iberia Parish Main Library. On Thursday, February 9 from 3-6:00 p.m., please join us for our special Valentines Day craft. We will be making lollipop flowers and charm pencils. This craft is for children ages 5 and up. Please call 364.7134 and let us know you are coming. It is sure to be a sweet time! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Iberia Parish Library.…
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IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Parkview Library, 500 Grand Pre Blvd, New Iberia
2:00pm-5:00pm
Make sure to stop by and make a Valentines Day-inspired heart dog craft. This little pup will be your very own sweetheart. The craft is appropriate for all ages; however, younger children may require more assistance. For more information on this event, please call 364.7480. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Iberia Parish Library.…
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IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Library Coteau Branch, 6308 Coteau Road, New Iberia
3:00pm-5:30pm
The Coteau Library will be offering a Valentines Day Drop-in craft. Make sure to stop by for your childs chance to make their very own sweetheart picture frame. It will be loads of fun for your little one! Please call the Coteau Library for more information at 364-7430. This craft is appropriate for all ages but younger children may require more parental assistance. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Iberia Parish Library.…
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IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Main Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia
10:30am
Admission: Free
Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.
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.
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Kids & Family
Friday, Feb 10, 2012
Celebration of A Snowy Day by Ezra Keats
by: Lafayette Public Library
South Regional Library
4:00 PM
Story Time Room, South Regional Library Students ages5 through 12 will listen to the reading of Keats’s book, ASnowy Day to prepare them for creating a collage based on illustrations from the book. To participate in this specialstory/craft session, you must register your child by calling theSouth Regional Library at 981-1028. Preregistration beginson Monday, January 30. This program exposes children to thebest in children’s literature.…
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IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Parkview Library, 500 Grand Pre Blvd, New Iberia
2:00pm-5:00pm
Make sure to stop by and make a Valentines Day-inspired heart dog craft. This little pup will be your very own sweetheart. The craft is appropriate for all ages; however, younger children may require more assistance. For more information on this event, please call 364.7480. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Iberia Parish Library.…
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IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Library Coteau Branch, 6308 Coteau Road, New Iberia
3:00pm-5:30pm
The Coteau Library will be offering a Valentines Day Drop-in craft. Make sure to stop by for your childs chance to make their very own sweetheart picture frame. It will be loads of fun for your little one! Please call the Coteau Library for more information at 364-7430. This craft is appropriate for all ages but younger children may require more parental assistance. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Iberia Parish Library.…
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IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Main Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia
10:30am
Admission: Free
Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.
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.
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Kids & Family
Saturday, Feb 11, 2012
Krewe des Chiens Parade for Dogs
by: LCVC
Downtown, Lafayette
Parade at 2 p.m.; Registration opens at Noon
Admission: Open to all breeds, size
A Mardi Gras event for the whole family! Join the fun and walk your dog in our parade! Costumes encouraged but not required. 2012 Theme: "Barkin' at the Ritz".
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Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Parade
by: LCVC
Lake Arthur
Admission: Free
Mardi Gras parade and activities.
Carencro Mardi Gras Parade
by: LCVC
Starts at Carencro High. Ends by Carencro Community Center.
11 a.m.
Admission: Free
Organized by the Carencro Mardi Gras Association, the parade begins at Carencro High School.
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SRL Teen Performance Troupe Rehearsal and Performance
by: Cal Editor
South Regional Library
10:00am-12:00pm
Teen volunteers are needed for voice actors, puppeteers, and behind-the-scenes help for puppet shows to be performed for families and children at the South Regional Library. Sign up online to receive rehearsal updates.
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SRL Teen Performance Troupe Rehearsal and Performance
by: Lafayette Public Library
South Regional Library
10:00 AM
Teen volunteers are needed for voice actors, puppeteers, andbehind-the-scenes help for puppet shows to be performed forfamilies and children at the South Regional Library. Sign uponline to receive rehearsal updates.
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Puppet Show
by: Lafayette Public Library
South Regional Library
11:00 AM
Master Puppet Theater provides puppet entertainment forages 5 - 12 years. ‘Louisiana Tales’ is the show title.Call the South Regional Library at 981-1028 more information.
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Scout Saturday (Cub Scouts)
by: Children's Museum
12:00 PM
Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
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IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Library Lydia Branch, 4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia
10:30am
Drop in and make a Valentines Day tortoise card. Younger children may require more parental assistance. For more information please call the Lydia Library at 364.7808.
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Cub Scout Saturday (Pet Care)
by: Children's Museum
12:00 PM
Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
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IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Main Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia
10:30am
Admission: Free
Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.
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.
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Kids & Family
Sunday, Feb 12, 2012
IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Main Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia
10:30am
Admission: Free
Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.
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.
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Kids & Family
Monday, Feb 13, 2012
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.
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I Love Monsters -Valentine Box
by: Lafayette Public Library
South Regional Library
4:00 PM
Students ages 5-12 will cut and fold cardstock into a silly monster valentine box. Preregister your child by calling the library location nearest you beginning Monday, January 30.Youngsville Feb 8 3:30 856-9385Milton Feb 9 3:30 856-5261South Reg Feb 13 4:00 981-1028Jefferson St. Feb 14 4:00 261-5779Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of February 6-10 at thefollowing library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson,North Regional, Scott, and…
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IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Main Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia
10:30am
Admission: Free
Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.
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.
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Kids & Family
Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012
SRL Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club
by: Cal Editor
South Regional Library
6:30pm
This month features "Children of Hurin" by J. R. R. Tolkien.
The South Regional Library hosts a SciFi/Fantasy Book Club on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For questions, contact the South Regional Library at 981-1028.
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.
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Broussard Branch Story Time
by: Lafayette Public Library
Broussard Branch
10:00 AM
Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration is required but groups need to call(337) 837-3936 to insure available space.
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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.
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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.
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I Love Monsters -Valentine Box
by: Lafayette Public Library
Jefferson St Library
4:00 PM
Students ages 5-12 will cut and fold cardstock into a silly monster valentine box. Preregister your child by calling the library location nearest you beginning Monday, January 30.Youngsville Feb 8 3:30 856-9385Milton Feb 9 3:30 856-5261South Reg Feb 13 4:00 981-1028Jefferson St. Feb 14 4:00 261-5779Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of February 6-10 at thefollowing library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson,North Regional, Scott, and…
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IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Main Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia
10:30am
Admission: Free
Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.
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.
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Kids & Family
Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012
ImaginOcean
by: Cal Editor
Grand Opera House of the South
7:00pm
Tony-Award nominee John Tartaglia has certainly spread his creative wings. He starred in the acclaimed musical Avenue Q, appeared on Broadway in Shrek The Musical and in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and created and starred in The Playhouse Disney series "Johnny and the Sprites. Now, as if creative wings weren't enough, he has grown some creative gills as well, with the production of John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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IPL Toddler Time
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Main Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia
10:30am
Admission: Free
Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight-week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364-7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish…
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IPL Drop-In Craft
by: Cal Editor
Iberia Parish Main Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia
10:30am
Admission: Free
Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.
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.
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