Patricia Ann Garrett-Washington
August 30, 2011Hello football, hello tailgaters!
September 1, 2011CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Main Branch
151 Library Drive, 876-5861
Mondays, 10 a.m., Toddler storytime.
Mondays, 6 p.m., Babygarten storytime.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Babygarten storytime.
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Family storytime.
Saturday, Sept. 3, 3 p.m., Lego Builders for 2nd to 6th graders meets to create original creations.
Bourg Branch
4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m., It’s an Eric Carle Storytime for pre-k to 2nd graders.
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 4 p.m., Children’s craft for children in 3rd to 6th grade to make a shoe box guitar.
Chauvin Branch
5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771
Tuesday, Sept. 6 & 20, 10 a.m., Toddler Storytime for 3, 4 year olds.
Tuesday, Sept. 13 & 27, 10 a.m., Peek-a-Boo Readers Storytimes for newborns to 18 months.
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 3 p.m., Craft workshop to make a dream catcher.
Dularge Branch
837 Bayou Dularge Road, 851-1752
Monday, Sept. 19, 4 p.m., Story time and craft for pre-k to 3rd graders.
Monday, Sept. 26, 4 p.m., “I Care” pre-k reading program begins.
East Houma Branch
778 Grand Caillou Road, 876-7072
Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Peek-a-Boo Readers Storytime for newborns to 18 months.
Saturdays, 10 a.m., Family storytime for pre-k to 3rd graders.
Gibson Branch
6363 S. Bayou Black Drive, 575-2639
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m., After School Club for 3rd and 4th graders. Get homework help and do a fun craft. Registration is required.
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 3 p.m., After School Club for 1st and 2nd graders. A fun time to get homework help and make a craft. Registration is required.
Grand Caillou Branch
200 Bayou Drive, 563-2014
Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Bayou Tots Storytime for 2- to 7-year-olds.
Monday, Sept. 12, 4 p.m., Craft will feature making a picture frame to hold child’s picture for grandparents.
Montegut Branch
1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 3:30 p.m., Back-to-School Storytime and Craft for kindergarten to 4th graders.
Thursday, Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m., Tiny Tots Storytime for 2- to 4-year-olds.
North Branch
4130 W. Park Ave., 868-3050
Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Toddler storytime.
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Family storytime.
Thursdays, 10 a.m., Peek-a-Boo Readers storytime.
Saturday, Sept. 17, 2 p.m., Free movie featuring “Rio” (Rated G).
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m., Children’s craft for 8- to 12-year-olds.
TEEN ACTIVITIES (6th, 12th GRADE)
Main Branch
Friday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m., Career Cruising: Your Online Tool for Career Success program will provide information on job training and educational programs to prepare for a new job, create resumes, and search job openings. Program held in the computer lab and taught by Carlos Crockett, reference staff. Registration is required. Limit 10.
Saturday, Sept. 17, 3 p.m., Free movie featuring “Rango” (Rated PG).
Bourg Branch
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 4:30 p.m., Teen craft workshop will turn a shoe box you bring into a fun guitar.
Chauvin Branch
Thursday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m., Teen/Tween craft will feature jeweled dream catchers.
Dularge Branch
Friday, Sept. 9 & 23, 3:30 p.m., Wii games and Craft workshop for tween and teens.
East Houma Branch
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2 p.m., Craft workshop.
Gibson Branch
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 4 p.m., Back-to-School Craft Activity. Limit 10. Registration required.
Grand Caillou Branch
Thursday, Sept. 8, 4 p.m., Duct Tape Craft to make either a wallet or book cover.
Thursday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m., Teen craft will feature making locker magnets with bottle caps.
Montegut Branch
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m., Back-to-School Craft.
North Branch
Saturday, Sept. 3, 2 p.m., Teen Wii Zumba class.
Thursday, Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m., NEW! Teen Book Club discusses “Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins.
Saturday, Sept. 10, 2 p.m., NEW! Chess Club for teens interested in playing or wanting to learn. Beginners welcome.
ADULT ACTIVITIES
Main Branch
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m., Free Computer Instructions: Microsoft Word 2007.
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m., Thinking Out Loud Book Discussion facilitated by Jackie Jackson will meet to discuss “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay.
Thursday, Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m., Free Computer Instructions: Surf’s Up.
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m., Free Computer Instructions: Introduction to Photography.
Wednesdays, Sept. 14, 21 & 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oil Painting Class with local artist Gail LeCompte. All supplies provided.
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m., Free Computer Instructions: From the Beginning.
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m., Getting Started with Facebook program to explain how to sign up for and use Facebook while protecting privacy and security. Registration required. Limit 10.
Thursday, Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m., Free Computer Instructions: Surf’s Up.
Thursday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m., Scrapbook Class: Bring a scrapbook and favorite picture. Craft and art supplies provided.
Thursday, Sept. 29, 9:30 a.m., Free Computer Instructions: Email & CD Burning.
Bourg Branch
Friday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m., Oral History Program featuring Bingo games. Bring a covered dish to share.
Chauvin Branch
Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Domino Chicks meet to play Mexican Train.
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m., Play Bingo for small prizes.
Thursday, Sept. 8, 1 p.m., Stitches Sewing Circle group for expert and beginner sewers. Bring sewing projects to work.
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m., Oil Painting with Tina. Bring brushes and painting canvas. Registration is required. Limit 12.
Dularge Branch
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Weekly oil painting with instructor Gail LeCompte. Starts at the beginning of the month with the participants working on the same painting for the entire month. Bring a 16 x 20 blank canvas, table-top easel and a bag lunch. Registration is required with limit of 20. Call 851-1752 to register.
Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Mexican Train Dominos.
Thursdays, 10 a.m., Sew/So Quilting Group meets to make handcrafts and share a pot-luck lunch.
Monday, Sept. 12, 1:30 p.m., Eager Readers Book Discussion group will discuss “Against the Wind” by Kat Martin.
East Houma Branch
Saturdays, 5:15 p.m., Walk It Out Exercise! Join the East Houma staff for walking exercises.
Saturday, Sept. 3, 4 p.m., Adult Bingo with refreshments.
Friday, Sept. 9, 4 p.m., Adult Wii Gaming for great low-impact exercise.
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m., Free Hispanic Film Night featuring Viva Cuba with refreshment.
Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m., Second Thoughts Book Discussion group will meet to discuss “Toys” by James Patterson.
Friday, Sept. 30, 4 p.m., Adult Craft to make creative plastic canvas items.
Gibson Branch
Monday, Sept. 26, Noon, Adult Craft to make a frame collage.
Grand Caillou Branch
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m., Facebook 101 will teach adults how to make a Facebook account more efficient and secure by using privacy and account settings.
Friday, Sept. 9 & 23, 4 p.m., Crafty Mamas will learn how to make boutique style hair bows.
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m., YOU: Using Excel program will give one-on-one help using Microsoft Excel. Bring a USB memory stick and a notebook.
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m., Sew Simple for adults to meet to share ideas and techniques. Bring your current sewing projects.
Montegut Branch
Thursday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m., Professional storyteller Mary LeCompte from Lake Charles will present an interesting program telling stories about Louisiana to the adult audience. Bring a covered dish to share.
North Branch
Mondays, 1 p.m., RELIC: The Louisiana Purchase: Impact & Legacy will be held for six consecutive weeks beginning Sept. 12 and ending Oct. 17. This reading/discussion program will explore the history and early exploration of the vast territory that Napoleon sold to the United States in 1803. Dr. Paul Leslie of NSU will delve into some of the implications and long-term consequences of the act that almost doubled the size of the young American nation. Registration is now open to check out the reading material in advance of the program start date.
Thursday, Sept. 1, 9:30 a.m., Free Computer Instructions: From the Beginning.
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m., Vampire Shrinks Book Discussion group will discuss “Infinite Days” by Rebecca Maizel.
Tuesday, Sept. 13 & 27, 10 a.m., Adult Domino games with refreshments. Beginners welcome.
Thursday, Sept. 15, 5:30 p.m., Free Computer Instructions: Email & CD Burning Basics
Thursday, Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m., NEW! Adult Book Club will discuss “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen.
Thursday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m., Adult Scrapbooking craft to make a personalized scrapbook using a “repurposed” book cover. Bring favorite pictures. Art supplies will be provided.
Saturday, Sept. 24, 3 p.m., Adult Bingo games.