Lafourche Parish Libraries

Children’s activities

Thibodaux Branch

314 St. Mary St., 447-4119

June Event – Patriotic Bookmark Contest. Pickup bookmark packet from June 17-29th. Judging will be on July 1st. Bookmarks will be displayed in library through July 9th.

Wednesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. – “Porta Puppet Players.”

Wednesday, June 9, 2 p.m. – “Porta Puppet Players.”

Thursday, June 10, 10:30 p.m. – Laptime Storytime: “The Hungry Caterpillar.”

Thursday, June 10, 1 p.m. – Children’s Craft Program: “Father’s Day.” Ages 5-11. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Wednesday, June 16, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Tuesday, June 22, 5:30 p.m. – Storytime: “Fish, Swish.”

Wednesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Wednesday, June 23, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Tuesday, June 29, 4 p.m. – Children’s Craft Program: “4th of July.” Ages 5-11. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Wednesday, June 30, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Bayou Blue Branch

198 Mazerac St., 580-0634

June Event: Essay Contest: “What My Father Means To Me!” The winner will receive Wal-Mart gift certificate.

Mondays, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Tuesday, June 1, 12 p.m. – S.R.P. Kick-Off. The Audubon Nature Institute’s Aqua Van will visit. Registration is required.

Thursday, June 3, 10:30 a.m. – Lafourche Parish Police Department (Car Seat Safety, Finger Printing, McGruff).

Friday, June 11, 1 p.m. – Children’s Program with the Bayou Blue Fire Department.

Thursday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. – Father’s Day Kraft.

Friday, June 18, 1 p.m. – Balloon Workshop. Registration required.

Choctaw Branch

1887 Choctaw Rd., 633-6453

* Events requiring registration will be in-person registration only. Sorry, no phone calls.

Friday, June 4, 10 a.m. – Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Child ID Program.

Tuesday, June 8, 2 p.m. – Kids Craft Girls Luau. Girls ages 3-8. In-person registration required.

Thursday, June 10, 1 p.m. – Kid Movie Afternoon: Disney’s “Princess and the Frog.” All ages. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, June 15, 4 p.m. – Father’s Day Storytime & Craft. All ages.

Thursday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Tuesday, June 22, 2 p.m. – Kids Craft Boys Pirate Adventure. Boys ages 3-8. In-person registration required.

Thursday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Tuesday, June 29, 2 p.m. – Kids Craft Sea Turtles: Ages 3-8. In-person registration required.

Gheens Branch

161 N. Leon Dr., 532-2288

Thursday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Thursday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Golden Meadow Branch

1501 N. Bayou Dr., 475-5660

Tuesday, June 1, 2 p.m. – Storytime: “Back to the Beach.”

Tuesday, June 8, 2 p.m. – Craft Workshop.

Tuesday, June 15, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Thursday, June 17, 3 p.m. – Fathers’ Day Craft.

Tuesday, June 22, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Tuesday, June 29, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Larose Branch

Larose Civic Center, 693-3336

Thursday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Programs.

Wednesday, June 16, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Thursday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Programs.

Wednesday, June 23, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Thursday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Programs.

Wednesday, June 30, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Lockport Branch

720 Crescent Ave. 985-532-3158,

June Event – Registration for summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults and registration for parish workshops begin Tuesday, June 1.

Tuesday, June 8, 2 p.m. – “Porta Puppet Players” presents “Captain Hook’s Book.” All ages. Please come and enjoy this free program held for the public and help kick off our summer activities.

Wednesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Program. Ages 4-8. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Program. Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Thursday, June 17, 2 p.m. – Children’s Summer Story Time for All Ages.

Wednesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Program. Ages 4-8. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Program. Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Thursday, June 24, 2 p.m. – Children’s Summer Story Time for All Ages.

Wednesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Program. Ages 4-8. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Program. Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Raceland Branch

177 Recreation Dr., 537-6875

June Event: Summer Reading Signup starts on Tuesday, June 1.

Monday, June 14, 3 p.m. – Flag Day “Fannin’ Fun.”

Friday, June 18, 3 p.m. – Father’s Day Storytime & Craft.

Thursday, June 24, 1 p.m. – “Wetland Wildlife Express Mobile.”

Wednesday, June 16, 11 a.m. – Storytime. All Ages.

Wednesday, June 23, 11 a.m. – Storytime. All Ages.

Wednesday, June 30, 11 a.m. – Storytime. All Ages.

South Lafourche Branch

16241 East Main St., 632-4963

Mondays, 10:30 a.m. – Bilingual Storytime.

Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – Wii for Kids, Tweens, and Teens.

Tuesday, June 1, 10 a.m. – Summer Reading Program Kick-Off.

Saturday, June 5, 1 p.m. – Children’s Movie: Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, and Jr. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. – “Porta Puppet Players.”

Thursday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. – Shark Hat Craft: Ages 4-7.

Friday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. – Shark Hat Craft: Ages 8-12.

Saturday, June 12, 1 p.m. – Children’s movie: Alvin and the Chipmunks. Refreshments served.

Tuesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Thursday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. – Father’s Day Visor Craft: Ages 4-7.

Friday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. – Father’s Day Visor Craft: Ages 8-12.

Tuesday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Thursday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. – Paint Fish on Canvas Craft: Ages 4-7.

Friday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. – Paint Fish on Canvas Craft Ages 8-12.

Saturday, June 26, 1 p.m. – Children’s movie: “The Amazing Panda Adventure.” Refreshments served.

Saturday, June 26, 1 p.m. – Wii Tournament. Registration required.

Tuesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Wednesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. – Lagniappe (“A little more”) Craft.

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, June 3, 4 p.m. – Teen/Tween Wii Night.

Tuesday, June 8, 4:30 p.m. – Teen Craft: “Personalized Magnets.” Registration required. Monday, June 14, 4:30 p.m. – Tween Craft: “Personalized Magnets.” Registration required.

Tuesday, June, 15, 3:30 p.m. – Sculpture Workshop. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Thursday, June 17, 1 p.m. – Sculpture Workshop. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 17, 4 p.m. – Teen Movie: Star Struck.

Tuesday, June 22, 3:30 p.m. – Teen Photography Program. Registration required. Teen Thursday, June 24, 1 p.m. – Photography Program. Registration required.

Thursday, June 24, 2:30 p.m. – Teen/Tween Wii Night.

Wednesday, June 30, 4 p.m. – Teen Book Club.

Wednesday, June 30, 5 p.m. – Tween Book Club.

Bayou Blue Branch

Tuesday, June 8, 4:30 p.m. – Pajama Day for Tweens.

Tuesday, June 15, 2 p.m. – Diary Making for Tweens.

Wednesday, June 16 3:30 p.m. – Sculpture Workshop. Ages 8-12. Registration is required.

Tuesday, June 22, 2 p.m. – Jewelry Making.

Wednesday, June 23, 3:30 p.m. – Photography Workshop. Teen Zone Programs. Registration is required.

Thursday, June 24, 2 p.m. – Pizza & a Movie. Must be a member to participate. Call the library at 580-0634 for membership details.

Tuesday, June 29, 2 p.m. – Celebrity Photo Album. Teen Zone Programs.

Wednesday, June 30, 3:30 p.m. – Charcoal Drawing Workshop. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Choctaw Branch

* Events requiring registration will be in-person registration only. Sorry, no phone calls.

Wednesday, June 9, 3 p.m. – Tween Minute to Win-It. Ages 9-12.

Friday, June 11, 2 p.m. – Teen Minute to Win-it. Ages 13-17.

Wednesday, June 16, 11 a.m. – Tween/Teen Sidewalk Chalk Art. Ages 9-up.

Thursday, June 17, 3 p.m. – Sculpture Workshop. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Friday, June 18, 1 p.m. – Tween/Teen Board Game Challenge. Ages 9-up.

Wednesday, June 23, 2 p.m. – Tween Luau Craft. Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Thursday, June 24, 3 p.m. – Teen Photography Workshop. Ages 13-up. Registration required.

Friday, June 25, 2 p.m. – Teen Luau Craft. Ages 13-up. Registration required.

Golden Meadow

Wednesday, June 9, 3 p.m. – Teen Wii Games.

Monday, June 14, 1 p.m. – Sculpture Workshop. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Monday, June 21, 1 p.m. – Photography Workshop for Teens.

Wednesday, June 23, 3 p.m. – Teen Wii Games.

Monday, June 28, 1 p.m. – Charcoal Drawing Workshop. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Larose Branch

Tuesday, June 8, 4:30 p.m. – Wiitime Wiimers.

Tuesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. – Sculpture Workshop: Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Tuesday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. – Photography Workshop. Registration required.

Tuesday, June 29, 1:30 p.m. – Charcoal Drawing Workshop: Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Lockport Branch

June Event – Registration for summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults and registration for parish workshops begin Tuesday, June 1.

Monday, June 7, 1:30 p.m. – Teens Wii Games.

Tuesday, June 15, 1 p.m. – Sculpture Workshop. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Program. Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Monday, June 21, 1:30 pm. – Tweens Wii Games. Ages 9-12.

Tuesday, June 22, 1 p.m. – Photography Workshop. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Program. Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Tuesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. – Charcoal Drawing Workshop. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. – Children’s Craft Program. Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Raceland Branch

June Event: Summer Reading Signup starts on Tuesday, June 1.

Tuesday, June 8, 3 p.m. – Tuesday’s Teens: “Wii Play at the Beach.”

Thursday, June 10, 3 p.m. – Tween Thursdays: “Library Luau.” Ages 7-12.

Tuesday, June 15, 3 p.m. – Tuesday’s Teens: “Mug o’ Luv Father’s Day Craft.”

Wednesday, June 16, 1 p.m. – Sculpture Workshop. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Thursday, June 17, 3 p.m. – Tween Thursdays: “All Aboard Movie.” Ages 7-12.

Tuesday, June 22, 3 p.m. – Tuesday’s Teens: “Surfin’ the Web: Safety Tips.”

Wednesday, June 23, 1 p.m. – Photography Workshop. Registration required.

Tuesday, June 29, 3 p.m. – Tuesday’s Teens: “Beach Blanket Bingo.”

Wednesday, June 30, 1 p.m. – Charcoal Drawing Workshop. Ages 8 – 12. Registration required.

South Lafourche Branch

Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – Wii for Kids, Tweens, and Teens.

Monday, June 14, 3 p.m. – Sculpture Workshop. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Saturday, June 19, 1 p.m. – Twilight Movie & Party.

Monday, June 21, 3 p.m. – Photography Workshop. For Teens. Registration required.

Tuesday, June 25, 3 p.m. – Teen Craft.

Monday, June 28, 3 p.m. – Charcoal Drawing Workshop: Ages 8-12. Registration required.

Adult Activities

Thibodaux Branch

Tuesdays, 5 p.m. – Adult Board Game Night.

Fridays, 1 p.m. – Classic Movie Matinee.

Wednesday, June 2, 2 p.m. – Hurricane Preparedness Program.

Thursday, June 3, 10:30 a.m. – Computer Class: “Introduction to Computers and Microsoft Word.” Registration required.

Friday, June 4, 1 p.m. – LIB LUV Book Club: My Antonia.

Monday, June 7, 4:30 p.m – New Movie Madness: The Tooth Fairy.

Thursday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. – Computer Class: “Introduction to the Internet.” Registration required.

Saturday, June 12, 2 p.m. – Event Horizon Sci Fi/Fantasy Book Club.

Monday, June 21, 4:30 p.m. – New Movie Madness: Leap Year.

Saturday, June 26, 2 p.m. – Banned Books Club.

Monday, June 28, 5 p.m. – Adult Craft: “Mini Notepads.” Registration required.

Bayou Blue Branch

Wednesday, June 9, 2 p.m. – Escape to Scrapbooking. Registration required.

Wednesday, June 9, 5 p.m. – Computer Class.

Choctaw Branch

Monday, June 7, 1 p.m. – Adult Movie Madness: Leap Year. Refreshments served.

Monday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. – Adult Computer Class. Registration required.

Larose Branch

Monday, June 7, 10 a.m. – Senior Strikers.

Tuesday, June 15, 1 p.m. – Larose Cuttin Ups. Summertime Scrapbookers, experienced and un-experienced, are invited to attend a scrap fest. You can bring your own supplies and work on your own project, or use the library supplies and create a memorable page. Join us! No registration required.

Monday, June 21, 10 a.m. – Senior Strikers.

Lockport Branch

June Event – Registration for summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults and registration for parish workshops begin Tuesday, June 1.

Wednesday, June 9, 5:30 p.m. – Adult Scrapbook Connection. Registration is required to ensure adequate supplies for those attending.

Thursday, June 10, 1:30 p.m. – Adult Wii Social.

Saturday, June 26, 1:30 p.m. – Adult Scrapbook Connection. Registration is required to ensure adequate supplies for those attending.

South Lafourche Branch

Wednesday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. – Adult Craft. Registration required.

Thursday, June 17, 4 p.m. – C.J. Christ Book Discussion: WW II in the Gulf. Registration required.

Saturday, June 26, 10 a.m. – Crochet class.

Wednesday, June 30, 6 p.m. – Books.