Public Calendar

The Cenla Authors’ Club is open to authors and writers of all levels and genres, and anyone interested in learning more about the book-writing process, even if you haven’t written your first word (yet!). This month’s speaker will be Dr. John Doucet. Dr. Doucet is one of the top educators in the state. He is […]

Join us for an exciting and hands-on Family STEM Night at the library! This interactive event is designed for families to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through a fun and creative build challenge. Participants of all ages will use common household objects to design and build a unique structure, contraption,

Kids need trees! Our seed guide, Lisa Delaney, will guide the children through the entire planting and growing process of tree seeds. The ultimate goal is for children to grasp the significance of planting tree seeds for the well-being of our planet. The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second

Join us monthly for Books & Bites, a fun cooking demonstration where you’ll learn new recipes, enjoy tasty samples, and discover cookbooks from our collection. Each session features a recipe inspired by books, regional flavors, or seasonal ingredients. Free and open to all skill levels. Come hungry and leave with a new favorite recipe! Spaces

Come join us for a night filled with fun as we learn to make 3 cocktails by our certified mixologist Toi Patterson. We will also have “ Keep on Rollin’ Eggrolls and More” Foodtruck onsite with a lot of delicious entrees and treats to purchase . Last but not least we will get your creative

The Lauren Vaughn Memorial 5K Run/Walk (LV5K) is a family-friendly event to remember and honor the life of Lauren Vaughn and her commitment to the field of medicine hosted by The Lauren Vaughn Memorial Foundation. Lace up your running shoes, grab your strollers, wagons, and lawn chairs, and join us as we celebrate Lauren, raise

The Arts Council of Central Louisiana presents Cirque Mechanics’ Pedal Punk at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center on April 16th, 2025 at 7PM. Cirque Mechanics’ Pedal Punk will give audiences of all ages a “steampunk” inspired acrobatic experience of excitement, artistry, and thrills. Cirque Mechanics, inspired by modern circus, finds its roots in the mechanical and

Physical media reigns supreme in KIM’S VIDEO, an elegiac tribute to the iconic video store in New York City that inspired a generation of cinephiles before it mysteriously closed its doors and sent its legendary film archive to a small and slightly dubious Sicilian village for “safekeeping.” But what starts as an homage to cinema

Join us for the biggest Crawfish Boil in Cenla on the lawn and patio of Spirits Food and Friends: Live Music with Alligator Blue & more, crawfish by HotHeads, and specialty brews by Huckleberry. Starts at 3pm, crawfish will be served starting at 4pm. Tickets are $50 for adults, and includes 4lbs of crawfish, corn,

Teens will create works or art by painting on locally, humanely sourced animal bones. This event is free to teens between the ages of 13 and 19. The youngest participants must have turned 13 within a month of this event to participate. Registration online at https://themuseum.org