Summer Workshop Registration

Registration for Iberia Parish Library's Summer Workshops will be held from Sunday, May 1 through 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7 at the Main Library. Workshops are available for children ages 5-17 and for adults ages 18 and up. Pick up your brochure at any branch of the library. All workshops are held free of charge thanks to the generous support of the New Iberia Optimist Club, Teche Federal Bank, Cox Communications and Friends of the Library. For more information contact the library at 364-7024.

Mother's Day Craft

We're celebrating Moms! Children are invited to make a special Mother's Day Craft at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 at the Coteau Library. Some children may require parental assistance. Please let us know that you will be attending this free event by calling 364-7430

Learn to download books!

Do you have an e-reader or other electronic media device that you would like to download free books to from Iberia Parish Library's online Overdrive database but aren't sure how? Now you can learn how to download books to your media devices in a free class. The class will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10 at the Main Library. To attend this free class, register by calling 364-7024. If you have an e-reader or other media device you may bring them with you to this class.

Spring Craft

Children of all ages are invited to make a spring craft at the Lydia Library. Drop in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 to enjoy this free program. Some children may need parental assistance. Please let us know that you will be attending by calling 364-7808.

Pajama Storytime

Children and their caregivers are invited to join Iberia Parish Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 at the Main Library for Pajama Storytime. To ensure we have enough crafts for everyone, please call the Children's Department at 364-7134 or stop by to reserve your seat.

Main Street Book Club

The Main Street Book Club will discuss, The Missing by Tim Gautreaux at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 19 at the Main Library. You do not have to be a member to join in the discussion. This free event is always open to the public. For a copy of the book or for more information, call the library at 364-7024.

Movie Afternoon

Join us for a fun movie afternoon at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27 at the St. Peter Library. The film is rated G and is open to the public free of charge. For more information, call the library at 364-7670.

Book Mark Contest

Iberia Parish Library, the Friends of the Library, Sir Speedy and The Daily Iberian are sponsoring the 13th annual bookmark contest for children to celebrate the 2011 Summer Reading Program. Children in preschool through grade six may enter. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Entries will be judged on originality, design and work that reflects the Summer Reading Program theme of, "One World, Many Stories." Entry forms are available at any branch of the library system and online at www.iberia.lib.la.us. Entries are due any time prior to Monday, May 2. For more information or a copy of the guidelines, please stop by any branch of Iberia Parish Library or call 364-7134.