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August events at local libraries are listed below.
LAFOURCHE PARISH
“FREEDOM TO READ ART WORKSHOPS”
Aug. 1 and 6–8
Brought to the Lockport Library through Banned Books Week, available workshops include Mixed Media Paint and Sculpture Art on August 1 and Graphic Novel Drawing on Aug. 6–8.
Lockport Branch, 2 p.m.
“BLOOMING BUDDIES”
Through Aug. 30
Children ages 5 to 10 personalize clay pots, plant seeds, care for sprouts, and chart their plants’ growth.
Choctaw Branch, 1–5 p.m., daily
“TEEN HALF LOCK-IN”
Aug. 2
Teens and tweens ages 12 to 16 can have fun while being “locked in” at the library. Registration is required, so be sure to sign up soon!
Thibodaux Branch, 6–11 p.m.
“CARD FIGHT CLUB”
Aug. 3
People of all ages can enjoy playing the trading card game Vanguard, with experienced players willing to teach new faces.
South Lafourche Branch, 1 p.m.
“STORYTIME”
Aug. 5
Kids can catch a neat story about returning back to school.
Bayou Blue Branch, 10:30 a.m.
“STENCILED TOTE BAGS”
Aug. 6
Teens and tweens can have fun making customized tote bags.
Bayou Blue Branch, 4:30 p.m.
“FAMILY BINGO”
Aug. 8
The Larose Library hosts a game the whole family will enjoy.
Larose Branch, 2 p.m.
“UPSCALED JEWELRY DESIGNS”
Aug. 12
Advanced jewelry crafters will enjoy this fun crafting session.
Raceland Branch, 10:30 a.m.
“SPIN ART”
Aug. 13
All ages can enjoy this delightful art project, which uses centripetal force to make paints spin on a page, creating all kinds of wild designs.
Raceland Branch, 4:30 p.m.
“GAME DAY”
Aug. 15
Everyone who enjoys a challenge will love this basic bingo day with a bilingual twist.
Golden Meadow Branch, 4 p.m.
“HANDMADE COASTERS”
Aug. 15
Mature crafters, as well as those just starting out, will love this creative and fun activity.
Choctaw Branch, 1 p.m.
“CUTTIN’ UP SCRAPBOOKING: SCHOOL PIX”
Aug. 20
Participants can bring old school photos of themselves and their families to this scrapbooking meeting.
Larose Branch, 1 p.m.
“PHOTO PENCIL CUPS”
Aug. 22
Kids ages 8 to 11 will love this cool craft.
Bayou Blue Branch, 4 p.m.
“HOMEMADE NAPKIN RINGS”
Aug. 29
All ages, adults in particular, will enjoy the craft as well as the spoils in this fun crafting day.
Bayou Blue Branch, 1:30 p.m.
TERREBONNE PARISH
“CREATIVE CORNER”
Fridays in August
Adults can bring a project they’re working on from home and discuss their latest good read with other creative people.
Dularge Branch, 10 a.m.
“CUSTOM STATIONARY”
Aug. 5
Parents can bring their own blank labels and envelopes and get help customizing them for their children.
Dulac Branch, 11 a.m.
“SUMMER FUN REWIND”
Aug. 6
Kids and teens can make crafts they missed during the summer, or remake crafts they especially liked.
Montegut Branch, 2 p.m.
“ZUMBA EXERCISE CLASS”
Tuesdays in August
Water is provided for this fun and energizing class. For the faint of heart, a warning: there are no spectators.
East Houma Branch, 3 p.m.
“ADULT PAINTING CLASS”
Aug. 7, 14, and 21
Adults will enjoy painting in this fun class.
Gibson Branch, 10 a.m.
“STITCHES GROUP”
Aug. 8
The Chauvin Library stitches group shares their talents. Beginners are welcome to attend.
Chauvin Branch, 1 p.m.
“SPANISH STORYTIME/CRAFT”
Aug. 10
Kids can enjoy a classic story with a Spanish twist, plus a craft to go with it.
East Houma Branch, 10 a.m.
“MAIN LIBRARY’S 10-YEAR CELEBRATION”
Aug. 10
The celebration kicks off with a magic show, followed by balloon art, face painting, and a petting zoo from.
Main Branch, 1 – 5 p.m.
“DREAM CATCHERS”
Aug. 12
Teens can learn how to make Dream Catchers.
Dularge Branch, 3:30 p.m.
“SAND ART”
Aug. 13
Kids get to make art out of sand.
North Branch, 6 p.m.
“DUCT TAPE CRAFTS”
Aug. 13
Teens can make various crafts using duct tape.
Dulac Branch, 4 p.m.
“HEADBAND CRAFT”
Aug. 13
Teens can make their own headbands.
Gibson Branch, 3 p.m.
“EMAIL & CD BURNING BASICS”
Aug. 15
Any age can learn how to email and burn CD’s at this informative tutorial.
Main Branch, 5:30 p.m.
“PERSONALIZED STATIONARY”
Aug. 15
Adults can learn how to create envelope inserts for holiday cards, birthday invitations, and wedding announcements.
Montegut Branch, 1 p.m.
“BOX TOPS CONTAINER CRAFT”
Aug. 15
Kids of all ages can make containers to save Box Tops for their school.
Dulac Branch, 4 p.m.
“STORY TIME FOR KINDERGARTEN”
Aug. 16
Kindergarteners can enjoy a story about being special, just the way they are.
Gibson Branch, 1:45 p.m.
“MANGA COOKIE DECORATING”
Aug. 20
Teens get to decorate cookies with manga images.
North Branch, 6 p.m.
“BACK TO SCHOOL CRAFT”
Aug. 20
Pre-K to 3rd graders get to make a back to school craft, which will be revealed upon arrival.
Chauvin Branch, 4 p.m.
“STORY TIME”
Aug. 20
The “I Care Program” for pre-K students reads Blue Berries for Sal by Robert McCloskey.
Dularge Branch, 3:30 p.m.
“BEADED CRAFT”
Aug. 21
Kids can bring old CDs to decorate.
Chauvin Branch, 4 p.m.
“OPEN ART CLASS”
Aug. 23
Adults will enjoy this open-ended art class, but must bring their own canvas to participate.
Bourg Branch, 10 a.m.
“SCIENCE SATURDAY”
Aug. 24
Fourth through sixth graders get to make homemade ice cream.
Main Branch, 3 p.m.
“TEEN MOVIE”
Aug. 24
Hotel Transylvania is playing at the East Houma Library today. Refreshments are being served.
East Houma Branch, 2 p.m.
“WATERCOLOR PAINTING”
Aug. 31
Seventh- through 12th-graders get to learn to paint with watercolors. All levels welcome.
Main Branch, 3 p.m.
The Lafourche Parish Library Raceland Branch offers Spin Art beginning at 4:30 p.m., Aug. 13.
