Obama’s leadership failing U.S. citizens horribly
September 28, 2011
Francis C. Brien
September 30, 2011* Requires registration
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
Thibodaux Branch
314 St. Mary St., 447-4119
Monday, Oct. 3, 4:30 p.m., For all ages: Goosebumps Movie Marathon.
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m., Storytime: Apples, Apples.
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m., Pokemon League.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m., Laptime Storytimes: “Time for Bed.”
Monday, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m., Storytime: “What Columbus Found.”
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10:30 a.m., Storytime: “Audubon Zoo Mobile.”
Thursday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m., *Kids Craft: Ages 5 to 11.
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m., Storytime: “Flashing Fire Engines.”
Thursday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m., Laptime Storytimes: Counting.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m., For all ages: Fire Truck Visit.
Friday, Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m., For all ages: Wii Day.
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10:30 a.m., Storytime: “Piggies in the Pumpkin Patch.”
Monday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m., Trick or Treating.
Monday, Oct. 31, All Day Costume Contest.
Bayou Blue Branch
198 Mazerac St., 580-0634
Monday, Oct. 3, 10:30 a.m., Storytime: “It’s Autumn!”
Monday, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m., Storytime with Ms. Allison.
Monday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m., Storytime: An Apple a Day!
Thursday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m., Movie Matinee for all Ages: “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”
Halloween Day, Stop by the library on Halloween Day for some treats!
Monday, Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m., Storytime: Musical Instruments.
Monday, Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m., Storytime and craft: My Pumpkin Patch. Create your own pumpkin patch picture!
Choctaw Branch
1887 Choctaw Road, 633-6453
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m., Storytime: “Boo.”
Thursday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m., Storytime with Ms. Allison.
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m., Kid Movie Morning: For all ages. Refreshments served.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m., Kids Kraft: “Halloween Decorations.” For ages 3 to 9. Come in any time from 4 to 5:15 p.m. to make Halloween decorations for your home.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., Storytime: “Stop, Drop and Roll.” A fire safety-themed storytime.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m., Choctaw Fire Department Visits the Library: Join us to learn all about fire safety from our local volunteers. The trucks will be here too, so don’t forget your camera. We will also have treats and door prizes.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 4:15 p.m., Storytime: “Trick-or-Treat.” Special Halloween treats are being provided by the Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m., Storytime: “Pumpkins and Goblins.” Children are encouraged to come in costumes. Don’t worry, our stories are not scary. Special Halloween treats are being provided by the Friends of the Library.
Golden Meadow Branch
1501 N. Bayou Drive, 475-5660
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m., Fire Prevention Storytime and Fire Truck Visit.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m., Storytime: “Outer Space.”
Thursday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m., Storytime: “Pumpkin Time.”
Larose Branch
Larose Civic Center, 693-3336
Thursday, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m., Alphabet Soup Storyhours: “Sitting in My Box;” “Fire Prevention;” “Down on the Farm;” and “Ghosts, Goblins, and Ghouls.” Story hour is available for infants through pre-k. Join us for stories, games and crafts each Thursday morning.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 4:15 p.m., Afternoon Story Hour: Story hour is available for school-aged children. There will be plenty of fun stories and songs.
Lockport Branch
720 Crescent Ave., 532-3158
Thursday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m., Fire Prevention Preschool Storytime & Fire Truck Visit.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m., Monsters Preschool Storytime.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 4:30 p.m., Library Movie Matinee for All Ages.
Thursday, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m. , Halloween Preschool Storytime & Trick or Treat: Children can wear their costumes. Candy donations are being accepted for this program.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m., *Children’s Halloween Craft Program for All Ages: Registration is required. Please drop by the library or call 532-3158 to register.
Raceland Branch
177 Recreation Drive, 537-6875
Monday, Oct. 3, 4 p.m., “Family Health Month” Wii: “Just Dance.”
Thursday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Story time & Craft: “Pumpkins.”
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m. , Halloween Story Time & Decorating Pumpkins.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m., Preschool Story time & Craft: “Fire Prevention.”
South Lafourche Branch
16241 East Main St., 632-4963
Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m., Cajun Fest: Lunch, live Cajun music featuring Vin Bruce and Harry Anselmi, art displays and demonstrations, storytime and more. Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m., Storytime.
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m., Babytime: A storytime designed for babies ages 0 to 24 months.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m., Storytime.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m., Trick or Treating at the Library: Come trick or treat at the library. Costumes are welcome.
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m., Monster Mash: It’s an early dismissal day from school, so take the kids over to the library for fun and games, refreshments, and prizes.
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 to12.)
Thibodaux Branch
Thursday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m., *Teen/Tween Craft: Halloween.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m., Movie/Book Combo: Flipped.
Saturday, Oct. 22, 3 p.m., Teen Photography Class: Please Bring Your Own Digital Camera.
Monday, Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m., Job/College Fair.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 4 p.m., Bookends Tween Book Club.
Friday, Oct. 28, 4 p.m., teenreads. Teen Book Club Online Facebook Chat
Monday, Oct. 31, All Day Costume Contest.
Bayou Blue Branch
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1:30 p.m., National Book Month:
Join us to discuss or read a passage from your favorite book or poem.
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m., Teen Read Week: Picture It @ Your Library. What’s your favorite graphic novel or illustrated book? Join us to discuss your favorite books and to explore a world of new literature! Refreshments provided.
Halloween Day, Stop by the library on Halloween Day for some treats!
Choctaw Branch
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 3 p.m., Tween/Teen Minute to Win It: Ages 10 and up. Come by to see if you can finish your challenge in a minute. This program is based on the popular TV game show.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 4 p.m., Kids Kraft: “Halloween Decorations.” For ages 3 to 9. Come in any time from 4 to 5:15 p.m. to make Halloween decorations for your home.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m., Choctaw Fire Department Visits the Library: Join us to learn all about fire safety from our local volunteers. The trucks will be here too, so don’t forget your camera. We will also have treats and door prizes.
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m., Tween/Teen Halloween Get Together-Teen Read Week Program: Join us in trying something new, a book from our graphic novel collection. Don’t be afraid! Halloween treats will be provided.
Golden Meadow Branch
Thursday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m., Teen Wii Game.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m., Teen Program.
Larose Branch
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 4:30 p.m., Wiitime Wiimers: For ages 12 to 15. Join us for friendly competition on Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 4:30 pm., Tween Wii Program: For ages 6 to 11. Join us for Wii competition between Tweens at the Larose Library; refreshments will be served.
Lockport Branch
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m. Tweens/Teens Wii: Nintendo Wii games.
Raceland Branch
Monday, Oct. 3, 4 p.m., Teens & Tweens: “Family Health Month” Wii: “Just Dance.”
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 4:30 p.m., Teens & Tweens: “Country Karaoke All Stars.”
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 4:30 p.m., Teens & Tweens: “Fall Candleholder Craft.”
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m., Teen Read Week “Ani-Marvel DC Fanclub.”
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m., Teens & Tweens: Halloween Story Time & Decorating Pumpkins.
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 4 p.m., Teens: Halloween Movie Night “Darkness Falls.”
Thursday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m., Tweens: Halloween Movie Night: “The Addams Family.”
Monday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m., Teens & Tweens: Halloween Monster Party Bash.
South Lafourche Branch
Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m., Cajun Fest: Lunch, live Cajun music featuring Vin Bruce and Harry Anselmi, art displays and demonstrations, storytime and more. Free and open to the public.
Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m., Teen and Tween Mixed Media Workshop.
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m., Teen and Tween Duct Tape Craft.
Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m., *Teen and Tween Comic Manga Art Class.
Saturday, Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m., Tween Book Club.
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2:30 p.m., Teen Book Club.
ADULT ACTIVITIES
Thibodaux Branch
Tuesday, Oct. 4, Noon, Basic Genealogy Assistance.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 5 p.m., Board Game Night.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m., *Computer Class: “Introduction to Computers.”
Friday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m., LIB LUV Book Club: Caleb’s Crossing.
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 5 p.m., Board Game Night.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Scrabble.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 10:30 a.m., *Computer Class: “Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010.”
Monday, Oct. 17, 5 p.m., *Adult Craft: Halloween Candle.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5 p.m., Board Game Night.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m., *Computer Class: “Introduction to the Internet.”
Saturday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m., Science Fiction Book Club: “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.”
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m., Board Game Night.
Thursday, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m., *Computer Class: “Introduction to Email.”
Saturday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m., Banned Books Club.
Monday, Oct. 31, All Day Costume Contest.
Bayou Blue Branch
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Stop by the circulation desk during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for awareness information and a pink ribbon.
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m., *Basic Computer Classes: “Introduction to Computers” course. Registration is required.
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1:30 p.m., National Book Month: Join us to discuss or read a passage from your favorite book or poem.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m., *Basic Computer Classes: “Introduction to Computers” course. Registration is required.
Wednesday, Oct. 12 & 26, 2 p.m., St. Catherine’s Grief Support.
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m., Adult Craft: Painting Halloween Decorations.
Halloween Day: Stop by the library on Halloween Day for some treats!
Choctaw Branch
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Stop in during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to get your Pink Ribbon Pin and Breast Cancer Awareness information.
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m., *Adult Craft: “Halloween Banner.” Register at the desk.
Friday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m., *Computer Class: Register at the desk. Stop by to learn the basics of the Internet.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m., Choctaw Fire Department Visits the Library: Join us to learn all about fire safety from our local volunteers. The trucks will be here too, so don’t forget your camera. We will also have treats and door prizes.
Golden Meadow
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m., *Computer Class.
Friday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m., Adult Scrapbooking.
Larose Branch
Monday, Oct. 3 and 24, 10 a.m., Senior Strikers: Have fun at the library and bowl on the Nintendo Wii game on Mondays at the Larose Library.
Friday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m., Breast Cancer Awareness Program: The Learning Center of the Lady of the Sea General Hospital will be hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness program at the Larose Branch Library to educate women on Breast Cancer. Ruby LeBlanc, RN, CDE, will present the program. Come to the library and wear pink that day in observance of Susan G. Komen’s fight for breast cancer education. For more information, call the library at (985) 693-3336.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m., Larose Cuttin Ups Scrapbooking: Join us for companionship and fun on Tuesday afternoons beginning at 1 p.m. We will complete the second page of the Saints layout, or you may work on your own project. Supplies will be available. This is open to beginners and experienced scrapbookers. Call 693-3336 for more information.
Wednesday, Oct. 19 and 26, 4:30 p.m., *Computer Class: Registration is required. Basic instruction in computer usage and the Internet.
Lockport Branch
The Louisiana State Department of Veterans Affair will be at the Lockport Branch on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m., Adult Wii Social.
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m., Facebook Basics Computer Class.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m., Scrapbooking Memories: Bring your own supplies, or use the library’s.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m., Computer Class: Basic instruction in computer usage, the Internet, and Microsoft Word. Computer classes are free. For more information or to register for the classes please call 532-3158. A one-on-one session with a staff member can also be arranged.
Saturday, Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m., Scrapbooking Memories: Bring your own supplies, or use the library’s.
Raceland Branch
Monday, Oct. 3, 4 p.m., “Family Health Month” Wii: “Just Dance.”
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m., *Basic Computer Class.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 3 p.m., “Meet & Greet Social.”
Friday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m., *Basic Computer Class.
Monday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m., Book Discussion on Louisiana Authors.
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4:30 p.m., Halloween Story Time & Decorating Pumpkins:
Friday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m., “Freaky Scrappy Scrapbooking.”
Monday, Oct. 24, 4 p.m., Halloween Movie Night: “The Others.”
Monday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m., Halloween Monster Party Bash.
South Lafourche Branch
Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m., Cajun Fest: Lunch, live Cajun music featuring Vin Bruce and Harry Anselmi, art displays and demonstrations, storytime and more. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m., *Resume Writing and Job Skills Workshop: Conducted by the South Lafourche Public Library and Louisiana Spirit. Registration is required. Call 632-7140 to register.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m., Job Fair.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m., Crafts for Adults.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m., VFC Meeting.
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6 p.m., Beachfront Commission Meeting.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 5 p.m., Genealogy Interest Group.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 20, and 27, 5:30 p.m., *Computer Classes.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m., La Table Francais.
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5 p.m., CZM Meeting.
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m., Wii Bowling.
Thursday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m., Veterans District Meeting.
Friday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m., Bingo.
