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March 12, 2009Children’s activities
Thibodaux Branch
314 St. Mary St., 447-4119
Thursday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. – Laptime Storytime.
Thursday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. – Laptime Storytime
Monday, March 2, 5:30 p.m. – Storytime: “Dr. Seuss’ Birthday” with Library Director Susanna LeBouef.
Wednesday, March 4, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Fishing and Boating.”
Wednesday, March 11, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Jungle and Rainforest.”
Monday, March 16, 5:30 p.m. – Storytime: “Lucky Leprechaun.”
Wednesday, March 18, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Crawfish Time.”
Wednesday, March 25, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Spring.”
Thursday, March 12, 4 p.m. – Kids Craft. Registration required, ages 5-12.
Bayou Blue Branch
198 Mazerac St., 580-0634
Storytimes – Mon., March 2, 10:30 a.m.; Mon., March 9, 10:30 a.m.; Mon., March 16, 10:30 a.m.; Mon., March 23, 10:30 a.m.; Mon., March 30, 10:30 a.m. Kids Craft Corner – Wed., March 4, 11:30 a.m.; Thurs., March 5, 11:30 a.m.; Mon., March 9, 10:30 a.m.
Choctaw Branch
1887 Choctaw Rd., 633-6453
Thursday, March 5, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime with Ms. Allison.
Wednesday, March 11, 4:30 p.m. – Kids Craft. Ages 4-10, call to register.
Thursday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Stir and Bake.”
Tuesday, March 17, 4:30 p.m. – Storytime: “Dr. Seuss.”
Thursday, March 10, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: Celebrate Our State.”
Tuesday, March 24, 5 p.m. – Kids Craft. Ages 4-10, call to register.
Thursday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Cat and Mouse.”
Gheens Branch
153 Leon Drive, 532-2288
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. – Storytime.
Golden Meadow Branch
1501 N. Bayou Dr., 475-5660
Thursday, March 5, 1 p.m. – Storytime: “Welcome to Seussville.”
Tues., March 10, 5 p.m. – Storytime: “Luck of the Irish.”
Thursday, March 12, 4:30 p.m. – Craft workshop.
Thursday, March 19, 1 p.m. – Storytime: “It’s Spring Time.”
Thursday, March 26, 1 p.m. – Storytime: “All Aboard the Train.”
Larose Branch
Larose Civic Center, 693-3336
Tuesday, March 5, 10:30 a.m. – Alphabet Soup Story Hours: “Are You Happy?”
Tuesday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. – Alphabet Soup Story Hours: “Dr. Seuss”;
Tuesday, March 19, 4:30 p.m. – Babes in Storyland.
Tuesday, March 26,10:30 a.m. – Alphabet Soup Story Hours: “Spring is Sprung.”
Lockport Branch
518 Sixth St., 532-3158
Raceland Branch
177 Recreation Dr., 537-6875
Thursday, March 5, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime: “St. Patrick’s Day,” with a craft at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 10, 5 p.m. – Storytime for All Kids: “Dr. Seuss.”
Thursday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime.
Thursday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime: “Row Your Boat,” with a craft at 11 a.m.
South Lafourche Branch
16241 East Main St., 632-4963
Tuesday, March 3, 5:30 p.m. – Storytime: “Stories with T-Boy.”
Tuesday, March 10, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Welcome to Seussville.”
Tuesday, March 17, 5:30 p.m. – Storytime: “Color Me Green.”
Tuesday, March 24, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Spring Into Reading.”
Tuesday, March 31, 5:30 p.m. – Storytime: “There Be Treasure In Books.”
Fri., March 20, 10:30 a.m. – Crafts for Kids: “Making a Flower Mask.”
Pre-teen & teen activities
Thibodaux Branch
314 St. Mary St., 447-4119
Tuesday, March 10, 4 p.m. – Teen Craft: Registration required.
Tuesday, March 24, 4 p.m. – Teen Movie Night
Friday, March 27, 3:30 p.m. – Teen Book Club
Bayou Blue Branch
198 Mazerac St., 580-0634
Wednesday, March 18, 5 p.m. – Tween Zone Movie Night (To participate, one must be a member of the Tween Zone. Membership is free. Ask library staff for more information.)
Friday, March 27, 4:30 p.m. – Tween Zone Storytime.
Choctaw Branch
1887 Choctaw Rd., 633-6453
Tuesday, March 10, 3:30 p.m. – Teen Meeting. Ages 11 and up.
Wednesday, March 25, 3:30 p.m. – Teen Meeting. Ages 11 and up.
Golden Meadow Branch
1501 N. Bayou Dr., 475-5660
Tuesday, March 3, 5 p.m. – Teen Program
Tuesday, March 17, 5 p.m. – Teen Program
Tuesday, March 31, 5 p.m. – Teen Program
Larose Branch
Larose Civic Center, 693-3336
Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 p.m. – Feeling Good: Yoga and Smoothies. Wii connoisseurs will try out some Yoga. Afterwards, enjoy a Creamy Blackberry or a Berry Blast Smoothie.
Raceland Branch
177 Recreation Dr., 537-6875
Tuesday, March 24, 5 p.m. – Tween Karaoke: Ages 8-12.
Wednesday, March 18, 4:30 p.m. – Teen Movie Night.
South Lafourche Branch
16241 East Main St., 632-4963
Wednesday, March 18, 4:30 p.m. – “Wii Tournament for Teens” Ages 12-18. Those 18 years old must still be enrolled in high school.
Adult Activities
Thibodaux Branch
314 St. Mary St., 447-4119
Tuesday, March 17, 6 p.m. – Knitting Class with Celeste Orgeron. Registration required.
Monday, March 23, 5 p.m. – Adult Craft: “Ribbon Picture Boards,” registration required.
Monday, March 30, 5 p.m. – New Movie Madness: “Australia.”
Bayou Blue Branch
198 Mazerac St., 580-0634
Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. – Income Tax Services: The Bayou Blue Branch is offering tax assistance. You must call 580-0634 for an appointment to participate.
Thursday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. – Census Testing Site. Census testing is held once a month at the branch; you must call for an appointment to participate.
Choctaw Branch
1887 Choctaw Rd., 633-6453
Monday, March 23, 10:15 a.m. – Book Talk: All adults welcome. We will discuss our favorite books and authors. Refreshments will be served.
Golden Meadow Branch
1501 N. Bayou Dr., 475-5660
Friday, March 20, 1 p.m. – Adult Scrapbooking.
Larose Branch
Larose Civic Center, 693-3336
Wednesday, 6 p.m. – “Louisiana History: Perspectives on the Pelican State.” A university scholar will lead participants through a six-week thematic study on Louisiana. The program is free, but those interested are to register in advance by calling 693-3666.
Tuesday, March 17, 4:30 p.m. – Larose Cuttin’ Ups – Scrapbooking: A demonstration on how to sew on paper to provide another element to your layout or greeting card will be held. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, March 17, 4 p.m. – Scrapbooking 101: Learn the basics of scrapbooking. All supplies provided.
Friday, March 6, 9 a.m. – Senior Strikers: A new program, Senior Strikers will introduce the new Nintendo Wii game to anyone more than 60 years young to the sport of bowling. Coffee and fun will be served.
Raceland Branch
177 Recreation Dr., 537-6875
Tuesday, March 17, 1:30 p.m. – Book Discussion for Adults.
South Lafourche Branch
16241 East Main St., 632-4963
Tuesday, March 10, 4 p.m. – Genealogy Club.
Thursday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. – Adult Craft with Ms. Geri
“Working with Stained Glass.” Quilting Club – Sat., March 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginners and observers welcome. La Table Francaise – Tues., March 17, 4 p.m.