Lafourche Parish Libraries

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

*Events requiring registration.

Thibodaux Branch

314 St. Mary St., 447-4119

Tuesdays, 5 p.m. n Board Game Night.

Wednesday, June 1, 1:30 p.m. n Audubon Bug Mobile Visit.

Monday, June 6, 4:30 p.m. n New Movie Madness: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.

Wednesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. n Shoestring Players Performance.

Thursday, June 9, 4 p.m. n *Father’s Day Kids Craft: For ages 5 to 11.

Tuesday, June 14, 3:30 p.m. n *Charcoal Drawing Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Wednesdays, June 15, 22 & 29, 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. n Storytime: “¡Hola! Welcome to South America,” “BuonGiorno! Welcome to Italy” and “God Dog! Welcome to Norway.”

Thursday, June 16, 1 p.m. n *Charcoal Drawing Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Monday, June 20, 5:30 p.m. n Storytime: “Me and My Dad.”

Friday, June 24, 3 p.m. n Pokémon League.

Saturday, June 25, 12 p.m. n *Library Writing Center. Call 447-4119 to register for a 30-minute session to receive writing assistance from a tutor.

Tuesday, June 28, 3:30 p.m. n *4th of July Kids Craft: For ages 5 to 11.

Thursday, June 30, 1 p.m. n *Sculpture Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Bayou Blue Branch

198 Mazerac St., 580-0634

Monday, June 13, 20 & 27, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime: “¡Hola! Welcome to South America,” “BuonGiorno! Welcome to Italy” and “God Dog! Welcome to Norway.” Wednesday, June 15, 3:30 p.m. n *Charcoal Drawing Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Wednesday, June 29, 3:30 p.m. n *Sculpture Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Choctaw Branch

1887 Choctaw Rd., 633-6453

* Register at the circulation desk in advance.

Tuesday, June 7, 1:30 p.m. n *Little Kids Kraft: Ages 3 to 5. Zoom Across the Country (Vehicle Puppets).

Wednesday, June 8, 2 p.m. n *Kids Kraft: Ages 6 to 9. “Cereal Box Scrapbook.”

Tuesday, June 14, 1:30 p.m. n *Little Kids Kraft: Ages 3 to 5. “South American Not-So-Scary Snake.”

Wednesday, June 15, 2 p.m. n *Kids Kraft: Ages 6 to 9. “South American Green Frog.”

Thursday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime: “Welcome to South America.”

Thursday, June 16, 3 p.m. n *Charcoal Drawing Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Friday, June 17, 1 p.m. n *Father’s Day Craft: All ages. “Handmade Greeting Card.”

Tuesday, June 21, 1:30 p.m. n *Little Kids Kraft: Ages 3 to 5. “Italian Paper Pizzas.”

Wednesday, June 22, 2 p.m. n Kids Kraft: Ages 6 to 9. “Italian ‘Stained Glass’ Art.”

Thursday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime: “Welcome to Italy.” For all ages.

Tuesday, June 28, 2 p.m. n Afternoon Movie: All ages. Gnomeo & Juliet. Refreshments served.

Thursday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime: All ages. “Welcome to Norway.”

Thursday, June 30, 3 p.m. n *Sculpture Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Gheens Branch

161 N. Leon Dr., 532-2288

Thursdays, June 16, 23 & 30, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime.

Golden Meadow Branch

1501 N. Bayou Dr., 475-5660

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. n Storytime: “Road Trip” (June 7).

Monday, June 13, 1 p.m. n *Charcoal Drawing Class: For ages 8 to 12.

Thursday, June 16, 3 p.m. n Father’s Day Craft.

Monday, June 27, 1 p.m. n *Sculpture Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Thursday, June 30, 3 p.m. n Patriotic Craft.

Larose Branch

Larose Civic Center, 693-3336

Tuesday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. n *Charcoal Drawing Workshop: For ages 8 to 12. Wednesdays, June 15, 22 & 29, 2 p.m. n Storytime.

Thursdays, June 16, 23 & 30, 10:30 a.m. n *Kids’ Krafts: Kids crafts will be available on and continuing throughout the summer for children ages 6 to 10.

Tuesday, June 28, 1 p.m. n *Wire Sculpture Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Lockport Branch

720 Crescent Ave., 532-3158

Exhibit: The Milky Way, Our Home Galaxy: An exhibit by photographer Henry Cancienne will be on display in June.

Exhibit: Artist of the Month n a photography exhibit by Heather LaGrange will be on display.

Tuesday, June 7, 2 p.m. n Shoe String Players Performance. The 2011 Summer Reading Program kicks off with the Shoe String Players, a performance for all ages at the Holy Savoir Catholic School gym. This program is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, June 14, 10:30 p.m. n *Father’s Day Craft: For all ages. Registration is required to ensure enough supplies for all children attending.

Tuesday, June 14, 1 p.m. n *Charcoal Drawing Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Wednesdays, June 15, 22 & 29, 10:30 a.m. n *Children’s Craft Program: For ages 4 to 8.

Wednesdays, June 15, 22 & 29, 10:30 a.m. n *Children’s Craft Program: For ages 9 to 12.

Thursday, June 16, 23 & 30, 2 p.m. n Storytime: “G’day Mate! Welcome to Australia,” “Welcome to South America” and “Welcome to Italy.”

Tuesday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. n *Wire Sculpture Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Raceland Branch

177 Recreation Dr., 537-6875

Wednesday, June 1, All Day n Summer Kickoff Sign Up Day: Sign up for Summer Reading programs and enjoy face painting.

Wednesday, June 8, 3 p.m. n “Flag Day: Happy B-day to You, the Red, White, & Blue” Cake, Craft & Dance: For children up to age 7.

Wednesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime and Craft.

Wednesday, June 15, 1 p.m. n *Charcoal Drawing Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Thursday, June 16, 3 p.m. n Fabulous Fathers Storytime and Craft.

Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime and Craft: “Fishing in Japan.”

Thursday, June 23, 3 p.m. n Japanese Hanging Fish Craft: For ages 2 to 7.

Wednesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime and Craft.

Wednesday, June 29, 1 p.m. n *Sculpture Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Thursday, June 30, 3 p.m. n Denmark: Fairytale Building Blocks: Fairytales & Lego play: For ages 2 to 7.

South Lafourche Branch

16241 East Main St., 632-4963

Tuesday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. n Shoe String Players Performance.

Wednesday, June 8, 2 p.m. n Wii Wednesday: For all ages.

Thursday, June 9, 10:30 a.m. n *Children’s Craft: For ages 4 to 7.

Friday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. n *Friday’s Craft: For ages 8 to 12.

Monday, June 13, 3 p.m. n *Charcoal Drawing Workshop: For ages 8 to 12. Sign up at the library to register beginning June 1.

Tuesdays, June 14, 21 & 28, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime.

Thursday, June 16, 10:30 a.m. n *Father’s Day Craft: For ages 4 to 7.

Friday, June 17, 10:30 a.m. n *Father’s Day Craft: For ages 8 to12.

Thursday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. n *Children’s Crafts: For ages 4 to 7.

Friday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. n *Children’s Crafts: For ages 8 to12.

Monday, June 27, 3 p.m. n *Sculpture Workshop: For ages 8 to 12.

Thursday, June 30, 10 a.m. n Children’s Craft: For ages 4 to 7.

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.)

*Events requiring registration.

Thibodaux Branch

Tuesdays, 5 p.m. n Board Game Night.

Wednesday, June 1, 1:30 p.m. n Audubon Bug Mobile Visit.

Friday, June 3, 3 p.m. n *Teen Craft: “Father’s Day Leather Craft.”

Monday, June 6, 4:30 p.m. n New Movie Madness: Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.

Wednesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. n Shoestring Players Performance.

Friday, June 10, 2 p.m. n Teen Wii-Rock Band.

Tuesday, June 21, 3:30 p.m. n *Teen Art Workshop.

Thursday, June 23, 1 p.m. n *Teen Art Workshop.

Friday, June 24, 3 p.m. n Teen Wii.

Friday, June 24, 3 p.m. n Pokémon League.

Saturday, June 25, 12 p.m. n *Library Writing Center. Call 447-4119 to register for a 30-minute session to receive writing assistance from a tutor.

Monday, June 27, 4 p.m. n teenreads. Teen Book Club.

Monday, June 27, 5 p.m. n Book Ends Tween Book Club.

Bayou Blue Branch

Wednesday, June 22, 3:30 p.m. n *Teen Art Workshop.

Choctaw Branch

Friday, June 3, 2 p.m. n Wii Going to Have Fun: Ages 10 and up.

Friday, June 10, 2 p.m. n Wii games. Sidewalk Chalk Art & Snowballs: Ages 10 and up.

Thursday, June 23, 3 p.m. n *Teen Art Workshop: Ages 13 and up. Register at the circulation desk in advance.

Friday, June 24, 2 p.m. n Tween and Teen Craft: Ages 10 and up. “Stained Glass Designs.”

Tuesday, June 28, 2 p.m. n Afternoon Movie: Gnomeo & Juliet. All ages. Refreshments served.

Golden Meadow Branch

Thursday, June 2, 3 p.m. n Teen Wii Game.

Monday, June 20, 1 p.m. n *Teen Art Workshop.

Thursday, June 23, 3 p.m. n Teen Wii Game.

Larose Branch

Tuesday, June 14, 4:30 p.m. n WiitimeWiimers: Join us for friendly Wii competition.

Tuesday, June 21, 10:30 a.m. n *Teen Art Workshop.

Lockport Branch

Exhibit: The Milky Way, Our Home Galaxy: An exhibit by photographer Henry Cancienne will be on display in June.

Exhibit: Artist of the Month n a photography exhibit by Heather LaGrange will be on display.

Monday, June 6, 1 p.m. n Tween Wii Games.

Monday, June 6, 3 p.m. n Teen Wii Games.

Tuesday, June 7, 2 p.m. n Shoe String Players Performance. The 2011 Summer Reading Program kicks off with the Shoe String Players, a performance for all ages at the Holy Savoir Catholic School gym. This program is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, June 21, 1 p.m. n *Art Workshop for Teens.

Raceland Branch

Wednesday, June 1, All Day n Summer Kickoff Sign Up Day: Sign up for Summer Reading programs and enjoy face painting.

Tuesday, June 7, 3 p.m. n Tweens “Wild, Wild West.” Learn about the Wild, Wild West.

Thursday, June 9, 3 p.m. n Hola! Mexican Fiesta Craft of Ojo de dios or “Eye of God.” For Teens.

Friday, June 10, 1 p.m. n American Idol Karaoke: Sing Loud, Sing Proud. For teens ages 16 and up and adults.

Tuesday, June 14, 3 p.m. nTweens and Teens Aboriginal Dreaming Painting Craft.

Tuesday, June 21, 3 p.m. n Tweens “Underwater Fijian-Rama.” Make a Fijian Underwater Diorama.

Wednesday, June 22, 1 p.m. n *Teen Art Workshop.

Monday, June 27, 3 p.m. n Teen Greek Olympics: Compete in Raceland’s very own version of the ancient Greek Olympics.

Tuesday, June 28, 3 p.m. n Tweens Medieval Renaissance Challenge: Challenge others at board game skills.

South Lafourche Branch

Tuesday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. n Shoe String Players Performance.

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. n *Steampunk Craft.

Wednesday, June 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10 a.m. n *Mixed Media Craft.

Wednesday, June 8, 2 p.m. n Wii Wednesday: For all ages.

Saturday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. n *Manga/Comic Drawing Class 1.

Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m. n Duct Tape Craft.

Monday, June 20, 3 p.m. n *Teen Art Workshop: Register at the library beginning June 1.

Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. n *Manga/Comic Drawing Class 2.

ADULT ACTIVITIES

*Events requiring registration.

Thibodaux Branch

Tuesdays, 12 p.m. n *Basic Genealogy Assistance.

Tuesdays, 5 p.m. n Board Game Night.

Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10:30 a.m. n *Computer Class: Introduction to Computers; Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010; Introduction to the Internet; and Introduction to E-mail.

Friday, June 3, 1 p.m. n LIB LUV Book Club: “Water for Elephants.”

Saturday, June 11, 1 p.m. n Classic Movie Matinée: “Meet Me in St. Louis.”

Monday, June 13, 5:30 p.m. n *Adult Craft: Travel Bags.

Saturday, June 18, 2 p.m. n Science Fiction Book Club.

Monday, June 20, 5:30 p.m. n *Chocolate Tasting.

Wednesday, June 22, 1 p.m. n Senior Wii.

Saturday, June 25, 12 p.m. n *Library Writing Center. Call 447-4119 to register for a 30-minute session to receive writing assistance from a tutor.

Saturday, June 25, 2 p.m. n Banned Books Club: “Pillars of the Earth.”

Bayou Blue Branch

Wednesday, June 8, 2 p.m. n Grief Support Group.

Choctaw Branch

Monday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. n Author Talk: Join us to discuss your favorite authors and genres.

Golden Meadow Branch

Thursday, June 9, 1 p.m. n Computer Class.

Larose Branch

Mondays, June 6 & 20, 10 a.m. n Senior Strikers: Nintendo Wii bowling for seniors.

Friday, June 17, 1 p.m. n *Computer Class: Learn to set up an email account. Call 693-3336 to register.

Tuesday, June 21, 1 p.m. n Larose Cuttin Ups Scrapbooking: For beginner and experienced scrapbookers. Supplies will be available.

Lockport Branch

Exhibit: The Milky Way, Our Home Galaxy: An exhibit by photographer Henry Cancienne will be on display in June.

Exhibit: Artist of the Month n a photography exhibit by Heather LaGrange will be on display.

Monday, June 6, 10 a.m. n Wii Social.

Tuesday, June 7, 2 p.m. n Shoe String Players Performance. The 2011 Summer Reading Program kicks off with the Shoe String Players, a performance for all ages at the Holy Savoir Catholic School gym. This program is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, June 8, 5:30 p.m. n Scrapbooking Memories. Supplies provided or bring your own.

Thursday, June 16, 10 a.m. n *Computer Class.

Thursday, June 23, 10 a.m. n *Computer Class. Call 532-3158 to register for computer classes or for more information.

Saturday, June 25, 1:30 p.m. n Scrapbooking Memories: Supplies provided or bring your own.

Raceland Branch

Wednesday, June 1, All Day n Summer Kickoff Sign Up Day: Sign up for Summer Reading programs and enjoy face painting.

Friday, June 3, 10 a.m. n Computer Class.

Friday, June 10, 1 p.m. n American Idol Karaoke: Sing Loud, Sing Proud: For teens ages 16 and up and adults.

Friday, June 17, 1 p.m. n Summer Scrapbooking.

South Lafourche Branch

Tuesday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. n Shoe String Players Performance.

Wednesday, June 8, 2 p.m. n Wii Wednesday. For all ages.

Wednesday, June 8, 6 p.m. n Beach Front Commission Meeting.

Tuesday, June 14, 4 p.m. n La Table Francaise.

Tuesday, June 14, 5 p.m. n CZM Meeting.

Wednesday, June 15, 10:30 a.m. n Wii Bowling.

Thursday, June 16, 5 p.m. n Veterans District Meeting.

Wednesday, June 22, 6 p.m. n Talking Books Book Club.