Lafayette Public Library Foundation

05/28/2026

Here's your reminder that our annual survey closes on June 1! Please take a few minutes to fill it out if you can. Your feedback guides our focus and helps us make any needed changes to our fundraising campaigns, events planning, and library support. Be sure to share this survey with your friends as well! https://forms.gle/gjByUmSFQ3ZmVkun7

05/16/2026

Today is election day. Be sure to support our Lafayette Public Library System. The millage renewal is the last item on the ballot.

Did you know that both the South and East Regional Libraries are polling places? Be sure to get out and vote today. The Library millage renewal is located at the bottom of the ballot.

For full details of where to vote and what's on your ballot, visit GeauxVote.com.

05/04/2026

Ever wondered what the Lafayette Public Library Foundation actually does?

We work behind the scenes to support and strengthen our public library by funding programs, enhancing spaces, and helping bring new opportunities to our community. From special events to expanded resources, our goal is simple: make our library even more impactful for everyone in Lafayette Parish.

Take a moment to see how your support makes a real difference for our library and the people it serves.

04/30/2026

The Lafayette Public Library Foundation is dedicated to supporting our public library—raising funds, expanding resources, and strengthening connections across our community.

Your voice matters in that work!

We’re asking you to take a few minutes to complete our annual survey and share your thoughts: https://forms.gle/ENXXp3YVRLZsPDiVA

Your feedback helps guide our priorities and ensures we’re meeting the needs of the people we serve—while continuing to support literacy, lifelong learning, and equitable access for everyone in Lafayette Parish.

Thank you for helping us make our library stronger for the entire community. 📚

04/17/2026

On May 16, the Library has a millage renewal up for a vote. It's the very last item on the ballot, and it may be on the back page if you received a mail in ballot. Please support our library system by voting yes!

A Lafayette Parish library tax responsible for 65 percent of the funds that keep your local library doors open is going to be on the May 16 ballot.

04/15/2026

Our 2026 Annual Awards Luncheon was a full and meaningful afternoon celebrating the people who help make our libraries stronger.

We were proud to recognize this year’s honorees:
• Heather Degeyter — Foundation Award
• Women of Wisdom — President’s Award
• Cheryl Taylor Bowie, Right Angle — Major Donor Award

We were also honored to welcome Mayor-President Monique Boulet as our keynote speaker, sharing her perspective on Lafayette’s future and the importance of the Northeast Regional Library in growing access to our library system.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and helped bring this event together. Your support allows the Lafayette Public Library Foundation to continue funding programs, resources, and initiatives that benefit our entire community.

03/30/2026

🎉 We are excited to announce that Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet will be our keynote speaker at the Foundation's Annual Luncheon on April 10th! 🗓️

Mayor-President Boulet will share her insights on the importance of libraries, highlighting their role in empowering individuals and communities. This promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking event! 📚✨

We can't wait to see you there – it's going to be an amazing day! Get your tickets here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-lpl-foundation-annual-awards-luncheon-general-admission

03/27/2026

🎉 🎙️ Our final honoree spotlight is Cheryl Taylor Bowie. Through her company, Right Angle, Cheryl's continuing support of the Lafayette Public Library has been truly
significant, helping us to fund programs and create campaigns that positively impact the citizens of Lafayette Parish and beyond. Thank you, Cheryl, for your dedication and your unwavering commitment to the Lafayette Public Library!

⏳ Remember - Tickets are going fast — don’t miss out on this opportunity to support reading in our community!! Grab yours before they’re gone! 🎟️
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-lpl-foundation-annual-awards-luncheon-general-admission