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Children’s Activities
Thibodaux Branch
314 St. Mary St., 447-4119
Wednesday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Storytime: “Jambo! Welcome to Africa.”
Monday, July 11, 5:30 p.m. – Storytime: “Summer Wonders.”
Wednesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Storytime: “G’day Mate! Welcome to Australia.”
Thursday, July 14, 1 p.m. – *Origami Workshop for Children Ages 8 – 12.
Wednesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – Papillion Performance: A performance by Papillion. Cajun Zydeco and New Orleans Music for Kids.
Thursday, July 21, 4 p.m. – *Kids Craft: For ages 5 – 11.
Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program.
Friday, July 29, 3 p.m. – Pokemon League
Bayou Blue Branch
198 Mazerac St., 580-0634
Tuesday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Jambo! Welcome to Africa.”
Thursday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Independence Day!”
Monday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “G’day Mate! Welcome to Australia.”
Wednesday, July 13, 3:30 a.m. – Origami Workshop for Children Ages 8 – 12.
Monday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program.
Choctaw Branch
1887 Choctaw Road, 633-6453
* Register at the circulation desk in advance.
Tuesday, July 5, 1:30 p.m. *Little Kids Kraft: For children ages 3 – 5. “Going on a Safari!”
Register at the circulation desk.
Wednesday, July 6, 2 p.m. – *Kids Kraft: For children ages 6 – 9. “African Keepsakes.”
Thursday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Welcome to Africa.” For all ages.
Tuesday, July 12, 1:30 p.m. – *Little Kids Kraft: For children ages 3 – 5. “Musical Didgeridoo.” Register at the desk.
Wednesday, July 13, 2 p.m. – *Kids Kraft: For children ages 6 – 9. “Didgeridoo Craft.” Register at the desk.
Wednesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Welcome to Australia.” For all ages.
Wednesday, July 14, 3 p.m. – *Origami Workshop for Children Ages 8 – 12.
Tuesday, July 19, 1:30 p.m. – *Little Kids Kraft: For children ages 3 – 5. “Pull-along Dragon.”
Wednesday, July 20, 2 p.m. – *Kids Kraft: For ages 6 – 9. “Chinese Lantern.” Register at the desk.
Thursday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. – Closing Program for the Summer Reading Program.
Gheens Branch
161 N. Leon Dr., 532-2288
Thursday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Thursday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Thursday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program.
Golden Meadow Branch
1501 N. Bayou Drive, 475-5660
Tuesday, July 5, 2 p.m. – Storytime.
*Origami Workshop for Children Ages 8 – 12: Monday, July 11, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m. – Storytime.
Thursday, July 14, 4 p.m. – Sand Art Workshop: For children ages 5 – 8.
Tuesday, July 19, 2 p.m. – Parent/Child Craft Workshop: For all ages.
Thursday, July 21, 4 p.m. – Craft Workshop: For ages 10 – 14.
Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program.
Larose Branch
Larose Civic Center, 693-3336
Thursday, July 7, 14, and 21, 10:30 a.m. – *Kids Krafts: For ages 6 – 10. The crafts will center on countries around the world.
Wednesday, July 6 and 13, 2 p.m. – Story Hours: All ages welcome.
Tuesday, July 12, 1:30 p.m. – *Origami Workshop for Children Ages 8 – 12.
Tuesday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. – Papillion Performance: A performance by Papillion. Cajun Zydeco and New Orleans Music for Kids at the South Lafourche Public Library, 16241 E. Main St., Cut Off.
Tuesday, July 26, 2 p.m. – Audubon ZooMobile: Children of all ages are invited to learn about animals from around the world.
Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program: For all ages. Join us for refreshments, games, stories, and drawings for grand prizes
Lockport Branch
720 Crescent Ave., 532-3158
Thursday, July 7, 2 p.m. – Storytime: “God dog! Welcome to Norway.”
Tuesday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. – *Origami Workshop for Children Ages 8 to 12.
Wednesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – *Crafts for Children Ages 4 – 8.
Wednesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – *Crafts for Children Ages 9 – 12.
Thursday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. – *Origami Workshop for Children Ages 8 to 12.
Thursday, July 14, 2 p.m. – Storytime for All Ages: “Jambo! Welcome to Africa.”
Tuesday, July 19, 2 p.m. – Papillion Performance: A performance by Papillion. Cajun Zydeco and New Orleans Music for Kids in the Holy Savior School Cafeteria.
Wednesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. – *Crafts for Children Ages 4 – 8.
Wednesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. – *Crafts for Children Ages 9 – 12.
Tuesday, July 26, 1:30 p.m. – Library Movie Matinee for All Ages: The movie shown will be displayed on the library’s digital sign the week before.
Thursday, July 28, 2 p.m. – Summer Reading Program Closing Program.
Doris Beaudean Art Exhibition: An exhibit of miniature works of art by artist Doris Beaudean will be on display at the library.
Raceland Branch
177 Recreation Drive, 537-6875
Tuesday, July 5, 1 p.m. – Audubon AquaVan: Join the Audubon AquaVan and learn about rainforests and the animals that call them home.
Wednesday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Wednesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Wednesday, July 13, 1 p.m. – Origami Workshop for Children Ages 8 – 12.
Wednesday, July 20, 3 p.m. – “Planet Penguin” Storytime and Craft: For all ages.
Friday, July 22 – Patriotic Bookmark Contest: Bookmarks are due for the Raceland Branch patriotic bookmark contest for ages 5 – 8, 9 – 12, 13 – 15, and 16 and up. Winners will be announced at the Summer Reading Closing Program.
Friday, July 22, 1 p.m. – Storytime: Ages 0 – 7. “Proud Parents Day.”
Monday, July 25 – Summer Reading Logs Due.
Wednesday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program: Prize winners announced, door prizes, refreshments served.
South Lafourche Branch
16241 East Main St., 632-4963
Friday, July 1, 10:30 a.m. – Crafts for Children Ages 8 – 12.
Tuesday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Tuesday, July 5, 2 p.m. – Charcoal Drawing Workshop for Children Ages 8 – 12.
Wednesday, July 6, 13 & 20, 2 p.m. – Wii Wednesday.
Thursday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. -Crafts for Children Ages 4 – 7.
Friday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. – Crafts for Children Ages 8 – 12.
Monday, July 11, 3 p.m. – *Origami Workshop for Children Ages 8 – 12
Tuesday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.
Thursday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. – Crafts for Children Ages 4 – 7.
Friday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. – Crafts for Children Ages 8 – 12.
Tuesday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. – Papillion Performance: A performance by Papillion. Cajun Zydeco and New Orleans Music for Kids.
Thursday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. – Crafts for Children Ages 4 – 7.
Friday, July 22, 10:30 a.m. – Crafts for Children Ages 8 – 12.
Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program Closing Program.
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
Tuesdays, 5 p.m. – Board Game Night.
Thursday, July 7, 1 p.m. – *Charcoal Drawing Workshop for Teens.
Friday, July 8, 3 p.m. – *Tween Craft: For ages 9 – 12. Traveling Keepsake Boxes.
Friday, July 15, 2 p.m. – *Painting with Sarah: For teens.
Tuesday, July 19, 4 p.m. – Teen Craft: Juggling Balls.
Friday, July 22, 2 p.m. – *Anime Drawing with Sarah: For teens.
Monday, July 25, 3 p.m. – Teen/Tween Wii.
Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program.
Thursday, July 28, 4 p.m. – teenreads. Teen Book Club.
Thursday, July 28, 5 p.m. – Book Ends Tween Book Club.
Friday, July 29, 2 p.m. – *Sculpture with Sarah: For teens.
Bayou Blue Branch
Wednesday, July 6, 3:30 p.m. – *Charcoal Drawing Workshop for Teens.
Monday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program.
Choctaw Branch
Friday, July 1, 1 p.m. – Tween/Teen Wii: For children ages 10 and up. Just Dance.
Thursday, July 7, 3 p.m. – *Charcoal Drawing Workshop for Teens:
Friday, July 15, 1 p.m. – Tween/Teen Dot Painting: For children ages 10 and up.
Friday, July 22, 1 p.m. – *Tween/Teen Kraft: For children ages 10 and up. “Chinese Wall Art.” Register at the desk.
Monday, July 25, 2 p.m. – Tween /Teen Sidewalk Chalk Art and Snowballs: For ages 10 and up. Bring a Friend!
Friday, July 29, 1 p.m. – End of Summer Reading Program Celebration for Teens: Snacks and prizes for those who have reached reading goals!
Golden Meadow Branch
Wednesday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. – *Charcoal Drawing Workshop for Teens.
Thursday, July 7, 4 p.m. – Teen Wii Games.
Larose Branch
Tuesday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. – *Charcoal Drawing Workshop for Teens.
Tuesday, July 12, 4:30 – Wiitime Wiimers.
Tuesday, July 26, 2 p.m. – Audubon ZooMobile: Children of all ages are invited to learn about animals from around the world.
Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program: For all ages. Join us for refreshments, games, stories, and drawings for grand prizes.
Lockport Branch
Thursday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. – *Charcoal Drawing Workshop.
Thursday, July 21, 1 p.m. – Tween Wii: For Children ages 9 – 12.
Thursday, July 21, 3 p.m. – Teen Wii.
Raceland Branch
Wednesday, July 6, 1:30 p.m. – *Charcoal Drawing Workshop.
Thursday, July 7, 3 p.m. – Tween Sounds of the Amazon.
Friday, July 8, 1 p.m. – Teen Summer Showdown Wii Games.
Tuesday, July 12, 3 p.m. – Tween African Rhythm Drum Craft.
Thursday, July 14, 3 p.m. – Teen African Tie-Dye Craft.
Tuesday, July 19, 2 p.m. – Tweens “Chill House” Ice Cream and a Movie: Happy Feet.
Thursday, July 21, 3 p.m. – Teen “Ice Cap” Cool Pops.
South Lafourche Branch
Tuesday, July 5, 2 p.m. – *Steampunk Craft.
Tuesday, July 5, 3 p.m. – *Charcoal Drawing Workshop for Teens.
Wednesday, July 6, 10 a.m. – *Mixed Media Craft.
Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. – *Comic/Manga Drawing Class #3.
Saturday, July 9, 2 p.m. – *Duct Tape Craft.
Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m. – *Steampunk Craft.
Wednesday, July 13, 10 a.m. – *Mixed Media Craft.
Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m. – *Comic/Manga Drawing class #4.
Adult Activities
Thibodaux Branch
Friday, July 1, 1 p.m. – LIB LUV Book Club: The Color of Water.
Tuesday, July 5, Noon – *Basic Genealogy Assistance.
Tuesday, July 5, 5 p.m. – Board Game Night:
Thursday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. – *Computer Class: “Introduction to Computers.”
Saturday, July 9, 1 p.m. – Classic Movie Matin/e: Roman Holiday.
Tuesday, July 12, 4:30 p.m. – New Movie Madness: I Am Number Four.
Tuesday, July 12, 5 p.m. – Board Game Night.
Thursday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. – *Computer Class: “Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010.”
Monday, July 18, 5:30 p.m. – *Adult Craft: Journal Jar.
Tuesday, July 19, 5 p.m. – Board Game Night.
Thursday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. – *Computer Class: “Introduction to the Internet.”
Saturday, July 23, 2 p.m. – Science Fiction Book Club.
Tuesday, July 26, 5 p.m. – Board Game Night.
Wednesday, July 27, 1 p.m. – Senior Wii.
Wednesday, July 27, 2 p.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program.
Thursday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. – *Computer Class: “Introduction to E-mail.”
Saturday, July 30, Noon – *Library Writing Center.
Saturday, July 30, 2 p.m. – Banned Books Club.
Bayou Blue Branch
Tuesday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. – *Computer Class: “Introduction to Computers.”
Wednesday, July 13, 2 p.m. – St. Catherine’s Grief Support.
Thursday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. – Adult Crafts.
Monday, July 25, 10:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Closing Program.
Choctaw Branch
Tuesday, July 26, 2 p.m. – End of Summer Reading Program Celebration for Adults: Adults who have reached reading goals are invited for refreshments and prize drawings!
Larose Branch
Monday, July 11 and 25, 10 a.m. – Senior Strikers: Nintendo Wii bowling for seniors.
Friday, July 15, 1 p.m. – *Computer Class: Learn how to create a Facebook account and learn the basics about using your Facebook page.
Monday, July 18, 1 p.m. – *Steampunk Jewelry Craft: Steampunk jewelry is a combination of romance and technology. It is a mixture of Victorian influence and the contemporary impact of metals and futuristic items. The jewelry tells a story or memorializes someone. Some supplies will be provided, but patrons are encouraged to bring items that have some sentimental meaning. Call 693-3336 to register.
Tuesday, July 19, 1 p.m. – *Larose Cuttin Up Scrapbooking: All supplies provided. Construct a Disney layout.
Lockport Branch
Wednesday, July 6, 3:30 p.m. – *Computer Class. For more information or to register for the classes, call 532-3158. One-on-one classes are available.
Wednesday, July 13, 3:30 p.m. – *Computer Class.
Wednesday, July 20, 5:30 p.m. – *Scrapbooking Memories.
Thursday, July 21, 11 a.m. – Wii Social.
Saturday, July 23, 1:30 p.m. – Scrapbooking Memories.
Raceland Branch
Friday, July 15, 1 p.m. – African Batik Craft.
Monday, July 18, 1 p.m. – Adult “Glacier Retreat” Ice Cream: For ages 16 and up.
South Lafourche Branch
Wednesday, July 13, 6 p.m. – Beach Front Commission Meeting.
Wednesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. – Wii Bowling for Adults.
Wednesday, July 27, 6 p.m. – Talking Books Book Club.
