Lafourche Parish Libraries

Children’s activities

Thibodaux Branch

314 St. Mary St., 447-4119

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime: “Bedtime Stories.”

Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. n Infant Storytime: “One, Two, Three.”

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime: “Dinosaurs.”

Thursday, Dec. 9, 4 p.m. n Kids Craft, Ages 5-11.

Monday, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m. n Storytime: “Ho! Ho! Ho!”

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime: “Snow Friends.”

Monday, Dec. 20, 4:30 p.m. n New Movie Madness: Despicable Me.

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime: “Holiday Fun.”

Bayou Blue Branch

198 Mazerac St., 580-0634

Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. n Kid Christmas Krafts for the Troops.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m. n *Audubon ZooMobile Visit, Space is limited. Call 580-0634 about registration.

Monday, Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime.

Thursday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. n Christmas Storytime: “Letters to Santa.”

Monday, Dec. 20, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime.

Choctaw Branch

1887 Choctaw Rd., 633-6453

Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime with Ms. Allison: “Bedtime Stories.”

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. n Storytime “Snowmen.”

Thursday, Dec. 9, 4:30 p.m. n Kids, Tweens, & Teens Christmas Craft.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. n Storytime: “Christmas Time.”

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. n Afternoon with Mrs. Claus. Join us for an afternoon of fun including a story, craft, Christmas cookies and hot cocoa. Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures. Please bring your own camera. All ages.

Thursday, Dec. 23, 10:30 a.m. n “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” Movie Showing: All Ages. Come comfy in your pajamas and slippers for a morning of reindeer games. We will view the classic Christmas movie, enjoy treats, and make a holiday keepsake.

Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2 p.m. n Games Across the Board. Everyone is welcome to join in on a board game challenge. There will be many games to choose from so bring your friends for the fun. Refreshments will be served.

Golden Meadow Branch

1501 N. Bayou Dr., 475-5660

Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime.

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. n Storytime: “Bedtime.”

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m. n Storytime: “Winter Wonderland.”

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. n Storytime: “Christmas.”

Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2 p.m. n Storytime: “Penguins & Polar Bears.”

Larose Branch

Larose Civic Center, 693-3336

Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. n Alphabet Soup Story “Bears on Chairs.”

Thursday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m. n Alphabet Soup Story “Get Your Jammies on.”

Thursday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. n Alphabet Soup Story “You Better Watch Out.”

Thursday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. n Children can take photos with Mrs. Claus. There will be stories to enjoy, songs to sing, and plenty of Christmas cheer. For infants to Pre-K children.

Lockport Branch

720 Crescent Ave. 985-532-3158

Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. n Under the Big Top Preschool Storytime.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 10:30 a.m. n Christmas Preschool Storytime with a Special Visit from and Photos With Mrs. Claus.

Thursday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m. n Christmas Craft for Children of All Ages. Registration is required to ensure enough supplies for all children attending. To register, call 532-3158.

Thursday, Dec. 23, 1 p.m. n Children’s Movie Matinee. The library will show a new release. Children 8 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Raceland Branch

177 Recreation Dr., 537-6875

Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. n Pre-school Storytime & Craft: “Music, Music.”

Thursday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. n Storytime & Craft.

South Lafourche Branch

16241 East Main St., 632-4963

Saturday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. n Christmas Play Practice.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. n Children’s Movie: Elf Bowling.

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m. n Itsy Bitsy Storytime: “Circus.”

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. n Live Musical Performance by Dana Guidry.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2:30 p.m. n Cajun Twelve Days of Christmas Play.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m. n Photos with Santa Claus.

Saturday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. n Children’s Movie: Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales.

Saturday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. n Girl Scouts

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m. n Itsy Bitsy Storytime: “Christmas.”

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. n Family Movie Day: A Charlie Brown Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (cartoon version).

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. n Lagniappe Craft.

Tuesday, Dec. 28, 10:30 a.m. n Itsy Bitsy Storytime: “New Year’s.”

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

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 4 p.m. n Teen Movie: Eclipse.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m. n *Teen Craft: Holiday Craft Corner.

Thursday, Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m. n *Tween Craft: Holiday Picture Holder.

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m. n Teen/Tween Wii Night.

Bayou Blue Branch

Call the library at 580-0634 to ask about registration for tween and teen activities.

Friday, Dec. 3, 3:30 p.m. n Christmas Tree Decorating.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m. n Tween Zone Christmas Storytime.

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 4 p.m. n Tween Zone Christmas Ornament Decorating.

Choctaw Branch

Thursday, Dec. 9, 4:30 p.m. n Kids, Tweens, & Teens Christmas Craft.

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. n Afternoon with Mrs. Claus: Join us for an afternoon of fun including a story, craft, Christmas cookies and hot cocoa. Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures. Please bring your own camera. All ages.

Thursday, Dec. 23, 10:30 a.m. n Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Movie. All Ages. Come comfy in your pajamas and slippers for a morning of reindeer games. We will view the classic Christmas movie, enjoy treats, and make a holiday keepsake.

Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2 p.m. n Games Across the Board: Everyone is welcome to join in on a board game challenge. There will be many games to choose from so bring your friends for the fun. Refreshments will be served.

Golden Meadow

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 4 p.m. n Teen Wii Game.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 4 p.m. n Teen Wii Game.

Wednesday, Dec. 29, 3 p.m. n Teen Wii Game.

Larose Branch

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 4:30 p.m. n Wiitime Wiimers.

Lockport Branch

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 10:30 a.m. n Tween Wii: Ages 9-12.

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 3 p.m. n Teen Wii.

Raceland Branch

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. n Teen Movie Night: Holiday Teen Choice Movie.

Monday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m. n Ani-Marvel-DC Fan Club: Raceland’s own Jason Thayer will discuss the growing popularity of the graphic world and its impact on all ages.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 4:30 p.m. n Tween Craft: “Christmas Candle Craft Jars.”

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m. n Karaoke Christmas Caroling: Everyone can show his or her singing talent at the annual Raceland Karaoke Christmas Caroling Party. Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 3 p.m. n Tween Movie: Disney’s A Christmas Carol.

Wednesday, Dec. 29, 3 p.m. n Tween Wii: Tweens are welcome to get their dancing shoes on and groove to the latest Wii game, Just Dance 2.

Tuesday, Dec. 28, 3 p.m. n Teen Wii: The heat is on for a major Just Dance 2 dance competition.

South Lafourche Branch

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. n Live Musical Performance by Dana Guidry.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2:30 p.m. n Cajun Twelve Days of Christmas Play.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m. n Photos with Santa Claus.

Thursday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m. n Duct Tape Craft.

Saturday, Dec. 18, 10:30 n Comic Book Drawing Class. Call 632-7140 about registration.

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. n Family Movie Day: A Charlie Brown Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (cartoon version).

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. n Lagniappe Craft.

Adult Activities

Thibodaux Branch

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m. n Computer Classes for Adults Intro to Computers.

Friday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m. n LIB LUV Book Club: “Gap Creek.”

Friday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. n Holiday Open House.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. n Events Horizon Sci Fi/Fantasy Book Club.

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m. n Board Game Night.

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m. n Computer Classes for Adults Intro to Microsoft Word 2010.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. n Local Author Denise Roper to Discuss “Harry Potter” and “The Chronicles of Narnia.”

Monday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m. n *Adult Christmas Craft.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m. n Board Game Night.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m. n Computer Classes for Adults Intro to the Internet.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1 p.m. n Library Bingo.

Monday, Dec. 20, 4:30 p.m. n New Movie Madness: Despicable Me.

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 5 p.m. n Board Game Night.

Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1 p.m. n Senior Wii.

Tuesday, Dec. 28, 5 p.m. n Board Game Night.

Bayou Blue Branch

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. n Hospice Support Group.

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 5 p.m. n Computer Class.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m. n Diabetes Education Program.

Choctaw Branch

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1:30 p.m. n *Adult Christmas Craft: Register at the desk.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. n Computer Class: Internet Basics.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1 p.m. n Christmas Movie for Adults. Refreshments will be served.

Golden Meadow Branch

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m. n Computer Class.

Larose Branch

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 8 & 15, 1 p.m. n Computer Classes. Call 693-3336 for more information.

Monday, Dec. 13 & 20, 10 a.m. n Senior Strikers.

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. n Larose Cuttin Ups Scrapbooking: Participants will be working on the second page of the “Birthday” begun in November or bring your own project. All are welcome to attend. Supplies provided. Bring pictures.

Lockport Branch

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. n Adult Computer Class: Intro. to Computers and Microsoft Word.

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m. n Adult Scrapbooking Memories.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 1:30 p.m. n Adult Scrapbooking Memories.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. n Adult Computer Class: Introduction to the Internet, Email & Library Web page. Call 532-3158 to register.

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m. n Adult “Wii Social.”

Raceland Branch

Friday, Dec. 3, 3 p.m. n Raceland Friends of the Library Mingler. The Raceland Friends of the Library are all welcome to join in an end of the year social to enjoy refreshments and an all-around good time. New members are always welcome.

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m. n Adult Computer Class: Adults can learn basic computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Internet, E-mailing, and social networking.

Monday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m. n Ani-Marvel-DC Fan Club: Raceland’s own Jason Thayer will discuss the growing popularity of the graphic world and its impact on all ages.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. n Christmas Scrapbooking: Create a Christmas scrapbook page.

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m. n Karaoke Christmas Caroling: Everyone can show his or her singing talent at the annual Raceland Karaoke Christmas Caroling Party. Refreshments will be served.

South Lafourche Branch

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m. n Talking Books.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. n Guidry Family Reunion Planning Meeting.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. n From Acadia to Louisiana Genealogy Program.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. n Movie Afternoon: A Christmas Carol.

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. n Adult Craft.

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. n Author Woody Falgoux to discuss Rise of the Cajun Mariners and The Miracle of St. Genevieve.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. n Live Musical Performance by Dana Guidry.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2:30 p.m. n Cajun Twelve Days of Christmas Play.

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

Tuesday, Dec. 14, 5 p.m. n Photos with Santa Claus.

Wednesday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m. n Adult Wii Games.

Thursday, Dec. 16, 4 p.m. n Veterans District Meeting.

Saturday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. n Movie Afternoon: A Christmas Story.

Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. n Family Movie Day: A Charlie Brown Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (cartoon version).

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. n Lagniappe Craft.

ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

Thibodaux Branch

Friday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m. n Holiday Open House. All Ages

Monday, Dec. 20, 4:30 p.m. n New Movie Madness, Despicable Me. All Ages

South Lafourche Branch

Saturday, Dec. 4, 1 p.m. n From Acadia to Louisiana Genealogy Program.

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. n Author Woody Falgoux to discuss Rise of the Cajun Mariners and The Miracle of St. Genevieve.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. n Live Musical Performance by Dana Guidry.

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2:30 p.m. n Cajun Twelve Days of Christmas Play.

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. n Lagniappe Craft.