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July 1, 2010*Events requiring registration.
Children’s activities
Thibodaux Branch
314 St. Mary St., 447-4119
Thursday, July 1, 1 p.m. – *Charcoal Drawing Workshop: Ages 8-12.
Wednesday, July 7, 10:30a.m. – Storytime.
Wednesday, July 7, 2 p.m. – Storytime.
Thursday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. – Laptime.
Tuesday, July 13, 5:30 p.m. – Storytime: “On the Seashore.”
Wednesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Wednesday, July 14, 2 p.m. – Storytime.
Thursday, July 15, 1 p.m. – *Photography Workshop: Ages 8-12.
Wednesday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Frank Levy: Stories in Motion.”
Wednesday, July 21, 2 p.m. – Storytime: “Frank Levy: Stories in Motion.”
Wednesday, July 28, 2 p.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program: “A Splash of Afro-Caribbean Music.”
Bayou Blue Branch
198 Mazerac St., 580-0634
Friday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. – Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department Child I.D. Program.
Monday, July 12, 19 & 26, 10:30 a.m. – Story Time.
Friday, July 23, 11 a.m. – SRP Awards Ceremony.
Choctaw Branch
1887 Choctaw Rd., 633-6453
Thursday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime with a craft program to follow.
Thursday, July 1, 3 p.m. – *Charcoal Drawing Workshop: Ages 8-12.
Tuesday, July 6, 2 p.m. – *Kids Craft Girls. Clay Pot Critter Pink Octopus: Ages 3-8.
Thursday, July 8 &15, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Tuesday, July 13, 4 p.m. – Kids Storytime: “Sand Between Your Toes.” All ages.
Thursday, July 15, 3 p.m. – *Photography Workshop: Ages 8-12.
Tuesday, July 20, 2 p.m. – *Kids Craft Boys. Clay Pot Critter Blue Shark: Ages 3-8.
Thursday, July 22, 2 p.m. – Kids Summertime Picture Bingo: Ages 3-8.
Thursday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program Closing.
Gheens Branch
161 N. Leon Dr., 532-2288
Thursday, July 1, 8 & 15, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Thursday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program Closing.
Golden Meadow Branch
1501 N. Bayou Dr., 475-5660
Thursday, July 1, 3 p.m. – Patriotic Craft.
Tuesday, July 6 & 13, 2 p.m. – Storytime.
Monday, July 12, 1 p.m. – *Photography Workshop: Ages 8-12.
Tuesday, July 20, 2 p.m. – Parents’ Day Craft.
Tuesday, July 27, 2 p.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program.
Larose Branch
Larose Civic Center, 693-3336
Thursday, July 1, 8 & 15, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Programs.
Wednesday, July 7 & 14, 2 p.m. – Storytime.
Tuesday, July 13, 1:30 p.m. – *Photography Workshop: Ages 8-12.
Wednesday, July 28, 2 p.m. – Children’s Summer Closing Program: The library will host a “Library Luau” to celebrate the completion of the Summer Reading Program. The library will draw names of those children who have completed their goals to determine the winner of the grand prizes. Children are encouraged to wear bathing suits. Join us for a big “Aloha” to the summer and to the beginning of school.
Lockport Branch
720 Crescent Ave. 985-532-3158,
Thursday, July 1, 8 & 15, 2 p.m. – Children’s Summer Story Time for All Ages.
Tuesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – *Photography Workshop: Ages 8-12.
Wednesday, July 14 & 21, 10:30 a.m. – *Children’s Craft Program: Ages 4 to 8.
Wednesday, July 14 & 21, 10:30 a.m. – *Children’s Craft Program: Ages 9 to 12.
Thursday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. – *Photography Workshop: Ages 8-12.
Tuesday, July 20, 2 p.m. – “Stories in Motion” with Frank Levy. Please come and enjoy this free program held for the public and help bring our summer activities closer to an end.
Thursday, July 22, 7 p.m. – Deadline for “We the People” Bookmark Contest. In observance of the “We the People” grant, Lockport Branch Library is holding a bookmark contest with an Americana theme of people, places, etc., in American history and culture. The contest is open to the following age groups: K to 3rd grade; 4th to 6th grade; 7th to 8th grade; 9th to 12 grade; and adults (17 and up). Anyone interested in participating can pick up a blank bookmark at the Lockport Branch Library. Winners will be notified by phone, so all entries must include the participant’s name, age, grade (if applicable) and phone number on the back of the bookmark.
Thursday, July 29, 2 pm. – Summer Reading Program Closing Program: All drawings for Summer Reading Program prizes will be conducted during the closing program. Winners need not be present to win.
Raceland Branch
177 Recreation Dr., 537-6875
Friday, July 2, 3 p.m. – Storytime & Craft: “Freedom for the 4th.”
Wednesday, July 7 & 14, 11 a.m. – Storytime.
Wednesday, July 14, 1 p.m. – *Photography Workshop: Ages 8-12.
Friday, July 16, 3 p.m. – Storytime: “Under the A, B, Seas.”
Friday, July 23 – We the People Bookmarks are due.
Wednesday, July 28, 11 a.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program.
South Lafourche Branch
16241 East Main St., 632-4963
Thursday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. – Octopus Craft: Ages 4-7.
Friday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. Octopus Craft: Ages 8-12.
Friday, July 2, noon – Fourth of July Celebration.
Tuesday, July 6 &13, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Tuesday, July 6, 2 p.m. – *Sculpture Workshop: Ages 5-8.
Wednesday, July 7, 10 a.m. – Radio Disney Coastal Care Fair. Join Radio Disney for songs, dance, play, new books, and fantastic prizes. Also, enter to win a chance to meet the Jonas Brothers and see them live in concert on October 6 in New Orleans.
Thursday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. – Whale Craft: Ages 4-7.
Friday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. – Whale Craft: Ages 8-12.
Saturday, July 10, 9 a.m. – Quilting Club.
Saturday, July 10, 1 p.m. – Kids’ Movies: Ice Age (refreshments served).
Monday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. – Bilingual Storytime.
Monday, July 12, 3 p.m. – * Photography Workshop: Ages 8-12.Thursday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. – Wind Sock Craft: Ages 4-7.
Friday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. – Wind Sock Craft: Ages 8-12.
Saturday, July 17, 1 p.m. – Kids’ Movies: Flushed Away (refreshments served).
Monday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. – Bilingual Storytime.
Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. – “Stories In Motion” with Frank Levy.
Thursday, July 22, 10:30 a.m. – Frog Craft: Ages 4-7.
Friday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. – Frog Craft: Ages 8-12.
Saturday, July 24, 1 p.m. – Kids’ Movies: A Fish Tale (refreshments served).
Monday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. – Bilingual Storytime.
Tuesday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program Ending: “Beach Bash.” Games, Food, Music, and Fun.
Wednesday, July 28, 10 a.m. – Lagniappe “A Little More” Craft: Recycled Crafts.
Saturday, July 31, 1 p.m. – Kids’ Movies: Happy Feet (refreshments served).
Pre-teen & teen Activities
(To participate in Tween Zone or Teen Zone activities, one must be a member. Membership is free. See library staff for details. Tween Zone is ages 8-12)
Thibodaux Branch
Thursday, July 8, 1 p.m. – *Teen Sculpture Workshop: Ages 13 and up.
Thursday, July 8, 4 p.m. – Teen/Tween Wii Night.
Monday, July 12, 4 p.m. – Teen Movie: Alice in Wonderland.
Tuesday, July 13, 3:30 p.m. – *Teen Craft: “Magazine Bead Bracelets.”
Tuesday, July 20, 3:30 p.m. – *Tween Craft: “Dresser Boxes.”
Thursday, July 29, 4 p.m. – Teen Book Club: The Dark Divine.
Thursday, July 29, 5 p.m. – Tween Book Club.
Bayou Blue Branch
Wednesday, July 7, 3:30 p.m. – *Sculpture Workshop: Ages 13 and up.
Thursday, July 8, 4 p.m. – Tween Zone Meeting.
Wednesday, July 14, 3:30 p.m. – *Photography Workshop: Ages 8-12.
Thursday, July 15, 4:30 p.m. – Teen Zone Wii Connection.
Tuesday, July 20, 2 p.m. – Tween Zone Pen Pal Workshop.
Wednesday, July 21, 2 p.m. – *Teen Zone Flip Flop Shop.
Friday, July 23, 11 a.m. – SRP Awards Ceremony:
Tuesday, July 27, 2 p.m. – *Teen Candle Making Workshop.
Thursday, July 29, 2 p.m. – Tween Zone Movie and a Pillow.
Choctaw Branch
Wednesday, July 7, 2 p.m. – Tween Movie Day: Ages 9-12. Alice in Wonderland. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, July 8, 3 p.m. – *Teen Sculpture Workshop: Ages 13 and up.
Friday, July 9, 2 p.m. – Teen Movie Day: Ages 13 and up. Valentine’s Day. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, July 14, 2 p.m. – Tween Craft Velv-Its: Ages 9-12.
Friday, July 16, 2 p.m. – Tween/Teen Bingo: Ages 9 and up.
Wednesday, July 21, 2 p.m. – Tween/Teen Minute to Win It: Ages 9 and up.
Friday, July 23, 2 p.m. – Teen Summer Reading Celebration: Ages 13 and up.
Thursday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program Closing: All ages.
Golden Meadow
Wednesday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. – *Sculpture Workshop.
Thursday, July 8, 3 p.m. – Teen Wii Games.
Wednesday, July 21, 3 p.m. – Teen Wii Games.
Larose Branch
Tuesday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. – *Sculpture Workshop: Ages 13 and up.
Tuesday, July 13, 4:30 – Wiitime Wiimers.
Lockport Branch
Tuesday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. – *Sculpture Workshop: Ages 13 and up.
Friday, July 16, 1:30 p.m. – Teens Wii Gaming: Teens are encouraged to have a good time with others playing a little Wii. Other Wii programs may be held during the month, depending upon interest.
Monday, July 19, 1:30 pm. – Tweens Wii Gaming: Ages 9-12. Tweens will be playing against others their age. Other Wii programs may be held during the month, depending on interest.
Raceland Branch
Thursday, July 1, 3 p.m. – For Tweens. “Wii Rock the Boat.”
Tuesday, July 6, 3 p.m. – Tuesday’s Teens.
Wednesday, July 7, 1:30 p.m. – *Sculpture Workshop: Ages 13 and up.
Thursday, July 8, 3 p.m. – For Tweens. “Sea-ng Along Karoake.”
Tuesday, July 13, 3 p.m. – For Teens. “Dine-in Movie.”
Wednesday, July 14, 1 p.m. – *Photography Workshop: Ages 8-12.
Thursday, July 15, 3 p.m. – For Tweens. Tropical Ice Cream Day.
Tuesday, July 20, 3 p.m. – For Teens. “Splish Splash Reading Relay Dash.”
Thursday, July 22, 3 p.m. – For Tweens. Treasure Hunt for Reading Mateys.
Tuesday, July 27, 3 p.m. – “Watercolor Your World.”
South Lafourche Branch
Friday, July 2, noon – Fourth of July Celebration.
Tuesday, July 6, 3:30 p.m. – *Sculpture Workshop: Ages 13 and up.
Wednesday, July 7, 3 p.m. – Tween/Teen Wii Games.
Saturday, July 10, 9 a.m. – Quilting Club.
Wednesday, July 14, 3 p.m. – Teen/Tween Wii Games.
Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. – “Stories In Motion” with Frank Levy.
Wednesday, July 21, 3 p.m. – Teen/Tween Wii Games.
Friday, July 23 – “We the People” Bookmarks are due.
Friday, July 23, 3 p.m. – Teen Crafts.
Tuesday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program Ending: “Beach Bash.” Games, Food, Music and Fun.
Wednesday, July 28, 10 a.m. – Lagniappe “A Little More” Craft: Recycled Crafts.
Wednesday, July 28, 11 a.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program.
Adult Activities
Thibodaux Branch
Friday, July 2, 1 p.m. – Classic Movie Matinee.
Tuesday, July 6, 5 p.m. – Adult Board Game Night.
Friday, July 9, 1 p.m. – LIB LUV Book Club: Good Earth.
Friday, July 9, 1 p.m. – Classic Movie Matinee.
Saturday, July 10, 2 p.m. – Event Horizon Sci Fi/Fantasy Book Club.
Tuesday, July 13, 5 p.m. – Adult Board Game Night.
Friday, July 16, 1 p.m. – Classic Movie Matinee.
Monday, July 19, 4:30 p.m. – New Movie Madness: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.
Tuesday, July 20, 5 p.m. – Adult Board Game Night.
Friday, July 23, 1 p.m. – Classic Movie Matinee.
Monday, July 26, 5 p.m. – *Adult Craft: “Personalized Magnets.”
Tuesday, July 27, 5 p.m. – Adult Board Game Night.
Friday, July 30, 1 p.m. – Classic Movie Matinee.
Saturday, July 31, 2 p.m. – Banned Books Club: Catch 22.
Bayou Blue Branch
Wednesday, July 14, 5 p.m. – Computer Class.
Friday, July 16, 2 p.m. – Job Search.
Friday, July 23, 11 a.m. – SRP Awards Ceremony.
Friday, July 23, 2 p.m. – Ole Skool Gamers Wii Want U.
Friday, July 30, 2 p.m. – Bite in 2 a Book.
Choctaw Branch
Monday, July 19, 1 p.m. – New Movie Afternoon.
Monday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. – *Computer Class. Register at the front desk.
Thursday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program Closing.
Larose Branch
Monday, July 12, 10 a.m. – Senior Strikers: Wii bowling for seniors.
Wednesday, July 14, 4:30 p.m. – Computer Classes.
Tuesday, July 20, 1 p.m. – *Larose Cuttin-Ups. Complete a page highlighting summertime activities. This program is free, but registration is required.
Wednesday, July 21, 4:30 p.m. – Computer Classes.
Monday, July 26, 10 a.m. – Senior Strikers: Wii bowling for seniors.
Wednesday, July 28, 4:30 p.m. – Computer Classes.
Lockport Branch
Tuesday, July 6, 1:30 p.m. – Adult Wii Social.
Wednesday, July 7, 5:30 p.m. Adult Scrapbooking Memories.
Wednesday, July 14, 5 p.m. – Adult Computer Class: Computers Basics and Microsoft Word. Wednesday, July 21, 5 p.m. – Adult Computer Class: Internet/Email & Library Web page.
Saturday, July 24, 1:30 p.m. – Adult Scrapbooking Memories.
South Lafourche Branch
Friday, July 2, noon – Fourth of July Celebration.
Saturday, July 10, 9 a.m. – Quilting Club.
Saturday, July 10, 1 p.m. – Movie Afternoon: The Way We Were. Refreshments served.
Wednesday, July 14, 10 a.m. – *Adult Crafts Program: With Guest Artist Alexis Braud.
Wednesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. – Adult Wii Games.
Thursday, July 15, 5 p.m. – Veterans District Meeting.
Saturday, July 17, 1 p.m. – Movie Afternoon: The Other Side of Midnight.
Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. – “Stories In Motion” with Frank Levy.
Tuesday, July 20, 4:30 p.m. – La Table Francaise.
Tuesday, July 20, 5 p.m. – Coastal Zone Management Meeting.
Saturday, July 24, 1 p.m. – Movie Afternoon: Pride & Prejudice.
Tuesday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program Ending: “Beach Bash.” Games, Food, Music and Fun.
Wednesday, July 28, 10 a.m. – Lagniappe “A Little More” Craft: Recycled Crafts.
Wednesday, July 28, 6 p.m. – Talking Books Book Club.
Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. – Crochet Class.
Saturday, July 31, 1 p.m. – Movie Afternoon: Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
