Lafourche Parish Libraries

Children’s Activities

Thibodaux Branch

314 St. Mary St., 447-4119

Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Things That Go.”

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Show Your Smile,” with Dr. Sara Guidry, D.D.S.

Monday, Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m. – Storytime: “Mardi Gras.”

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Weather It Rains or Shines.”

Thursday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m. – Valentine Kids Craft. Ages 5-11.

Bayou Blue Branch

198 Mazerac St., 580-0634

Monday, Feb. 2, 9 & 16, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 5 p.m. – Storytime

Choctaw Branch

1887 Choctaw Rd., 633-6453

Thursday, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime with Ms. Allison.

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4:30 p.m. – Kids Craft Corner. Ages 4-10. Call to register.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Valentine Hearts.”

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m. – Storytime: “Circus.”

Thursday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Animals of the Sea.”

Thursday, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Let’s Play Ball.”

Tuesday, Feb. 20 – Last day to turn in essay for Black History Essay Contest. Ages 6-10 and Ages 11-17. Write a one-page essay on any influential/inspiration African American in history. Prizes will be awarded in each category.

Gheens Branch

153 Leon Drive, 532-2288

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m. – Preschool Storytime.

Golden Meadow Branch

1501 N. Bayou Dr., 475-5660

Thursday, Feb. 5, 1 p.m. – Storytime: “Teeth for Keeps.”

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 5 p.m. – Storytime: “Will You Be My Valentine?”

Thursday, Feb. 19, 1 p.m. – Storytime: “Dental.”

Thursday, Feb. 26, 1 p.m. – Storytime: “Airplanes.”

Thursday, Feb. 12, 4:30 p.m. – Craft Workshop: “Making a Mardi Gras Mask.” All ages welcome.

Larose Branch

Larose Civic Center, 693-3336

Thursday, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m. – Alphabet Soup Story Hours (for Preschool Children): “Be My Valentine.”

Thursday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Teeth for Keeps.”

Thursday, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Creepy Crawly Bugs.”

Thursday, Feb. 19, 4:30 p.m. – Babes in Storyland (for all ages): “Mardi Gras Madness.”

Lockport Branch

518 Sixth St., 532-3158

Raceland Branch

177 Recreation Dr., 537-6875

Thursday, Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime: “Mardi Gras.”

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 4:30 p.m. – Storytime and Craft for All Kids: “Black History Month.”

Thursday, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool Storytime: “Kites.”

South Lafourche Branch

16241 East Main St., 632-4963

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 5:30 p.m. – Storytime: “Teeth for Keeps.”

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. – Storytime: “Be Mine, Valentine.”

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m. – Storytime: “Throw Me Something Mister!”

Pre-teen & teen activities

Thibodaux Branch

314 St. Mary St., 447-4119

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 4 p.m. – Teen Program: “Teen Movie Night.”

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4 p.m. – Teen Program: Teen Book Club.

Choctaw Branch

1887 Choctaw Rd., 633-6453

Friday, Feb. 27, 1 p.m. – Teen Scrapbooking. Ages 11-17. Call to register.

Tuesday, Feb. 20 – Last day to turn in essay for Black History Essay Contest. Ages 6-10 and Ages 11-17. Write a one-page essay on any influential/inspiration African American in history. Prizes will be awarded in each category.

Bayou Blue Branch

198 Mazerac St., 580-0634

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5 p.m. – Tween Zone Movie Night. (To participate in Tween Zone activities, kids must become a member. Membership is free. See library staff members to register.)

Larose Branch

Larose Civic Center, 693-3336

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4:30 p.m. – Teen Program: “Love Stinks Chocolate Fest.” Kids ages 9-14 are encouraged to come to the festival to gorge on chocolate and play M&M mancala. (No idea what mancala is? Come find out!)

Raceland Branch

177 Recreation Dr., 537-6875

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m. – Teen Movie Night (Black History Month): “The Color Purple.”

South Lafourche Branch

16241 East Main St., 632-4963

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4:30 p.m. – Teen Program: “Valentine Cards and Candy.”

Adult Activities

Thibodaux Branch

314 St. Mary St., 447-4119

Friday, Feb. 6, 1 p.m. – Adult Program: LIB LUV Book Club.

Monday, Feb. 9, 5 p.m. – Adult Program: Mardi Gras Wreaths. Registration required.

Bayou Blue Branch

198 Mazerac St., 580-0634

Thursday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. – English as a Second Language Class. A program for adults, for Spanish speakers wanting to learn English. Call to register.

Thursday, Feb. 26, 10:30 a.m. – Census Testing: A program for adults. A U.S. Census Bureau representative will be meeting with people to see if they qualify for available census positions. Call to register.

Golden Meadow Branch

1501 N. Bayou Dr., 475-5660

Friday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m. – Adult Scrapbooking.

Larose Branch

Larose Civic Center, 693-3336

Friday, Feb. 6, 1 p.m. – Adult Programs: “Go Red for Women,” The Lady of the Sea Wellness Center will present a workshop of heart health for women.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m. – Larose Kuttin’ Ups: A night of scrapbooking and friendship. The theme for the night will be “Butterfly Kisses.” Use bits and pieces of paper to make butterfly cards for Spring.

South Lafourche Branch

16241 East Main St., 632-4963

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m. – Genealogy Club.

Thursday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. – Adult Program: “Mardi Gras Pins.”

Saturday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. – Quilting Club.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 4 p.m. – La Table Francaise.

For everyone!

Thibodaux Branch

314 St. Mary St., 447-4119

Monday, Feb. 16, 5:30 p.m. – Annual Black History Month Program.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5 p.m. – New Movie Madness: “Nights in Rodanthe.”

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. – Krewe of Bookworms. Parade rolls at the Thibodaux Civic Center. Please register your child with library staff to participate.

South Lafourche Branch

16241 East Main St., 632-4963

Friday, Feb. 20, 10:15 a.m. – Krewe des Petites Enfants. Parade rolls in the library parking lot. All children are welcome to walk, ride, or catch.