Terrebonne Parish Libraries

July Activities

The Terrebonne Parish Library System annual summer reading program continues through July 25. There is still time for all members of the family to participate in fun activities and get prizes for recreational reading during summer vacation. Children through the sixth grade can sign up for the reading program entitled “Once Upon a Time” where they can read books to win prizes, participate in exciting arts-and-craft workshops and see live professional performances. Certificates and coupons from local businesses for free stuff are awarded to children who complete the Summer Reading Club by reading ten books. Also, children in kindergarten through the sixth grade will be eligible to enter the drawing for one of seven bikes being given away at each branch when they receive their completion certificate. The Kiwanis Club of Houma and Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library are sponsoring this give- away. All branches of the Terrebonne Parish Library System encourage children to spend time reading for fun during summer vacation, which keeps up their reading skills that were learned during the school year. Summer Reading Club T-shirts and book bags are available for purchase at all branch libraries.

Children’s Activities

Main Branch

151 Library Drive, 876-5861

Mondays at 10 a.m. – Toddler storytime for crawling babies from 19 months to 3 years.

Mondays at 6 p.m. – Babygarten storytime for newborn to 18 months.

Tuesdays at 10 a.m. – Babygarten storytime for newborn to 18 months.

Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. – Family storytime.

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. – Storytime for children pre-K-3rd grade.

Thursday, July 2 & 16, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for 1st-3rd graders.

Monday, July 6, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for pre-K-3rd graders.

Thursday, July 9 & 23, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for 4th-6th graders.

Monday, July 13, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for pre-K-3rd graders.

Bourg Branch

4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717

Mondays at 1 p.m. – Storytime and craft for pre-K-3rd grade.

Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop for 3rd- 6th grade.

Chauvin Branch

5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771

Tuesday, July 7, 11 a.m. – Craft workshop for 2nd – 4th graders.

Tuesday, July 7 & 14, 12:30 p.m. – Drill Team Practice by ages.

Tuesday, July 14, 11 a.m. – Craft workshop for pre-K-1st.

Monday, July 20, 1 p.m. – Drill Team T-shirt painting workshop for K+.

Monday, July 20, 11 a.m. – Craft workshop for 4th-6th graders.

Dularge Branch

837 Bayou Dularge Rd., 851-1752

Monday, July 6, 3 p.m. – Storytime and craft for pre-K-3rd graders.

Monday, July 20, 3 p.m. – Storytime and craft for pre-K-3rd graders.

East Houma Branch

778 Grand Caillou Rd., 876-7072

Mondays at 3 p.m. – Craft for pre-K- kindergarten.

Tuesdays at 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for 1st-3rd grade.

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. – Babygarten.

Wednesdays at 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for 4th-6th grade.

Thursdays at 10 a.m. – Storytime for preschool-3rd grade.

Thursdays at 6 p.m. – Storytime for preschool-3rd grade.

Gibson Branch

6363 S. Bayou Black Dr., 575-2639

Tuesdays at 2 p.m. – Storytime and craft for children of all ages.

Mobile Library

Tuesdays at 2 p.m. – Storytime for all ages.

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. – Special activities.

Montegut Branch

1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390

Thursday, July 2 & 16, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop for all ages.

Tuesday, July 7, 2 p.m. – Storytime for children of all ages.

Friday, July 10, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop for all ages.

Tuesday, July 21, 2 p.m. – Storytime for children of all ages.

Thursday, July 23, Noon – Craft workshop for all ages.

Teen Activities (7th -12th grade)

The teen reading program “Express Yourself” will have special programs and craft workshops just for teens. A completion certificate and coupons for free stuff will be given out after reading three books or magazines. The library is a great place to meet with friends during summer vacation, use the Internet, and check out the latest books, graphic novels and DVDs.

Main Branch

Friday, July 3, 3 p.m. – Guitar Hero.

Friday, July 10 & 17, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Saturday, July 11, 2 p.m. – Teen Summer Film Series: “Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist.” Refreshments served.

Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m. – Teen Summer Film Series: “Stomp the Yard.” Refreshments served.

Saturday, Aug. 1, 2 p.m. – Teen Summer Film Series: “Marley & Me.” Refreshments served.

Bourg Branch

Thursday, July 2 & 9, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Thursday, July 23, Noon – Wii Fun Day.

Chauvin Branch

Wednesdays at 11 a.m. – Craft Workshop.

Monday, July 6 & 27, 11 a.m. – Teen Activities.

Dularge Branch

Friday, July 10 & 24, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Friday, July 17, 3 p.m. – Wii Games.

East Houma Branch

Friday, July 3, 17 & 24, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Gibson Branch

Wednesdays at 2 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Mobile Library

Wednesdays at 4 p.m. – Wii for Teens.

Montegut Branch

Fridays, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Wednesday, July 15, 1 p.m. – Wii for teens.

Adult Activities

The theme for the adult summer reading program is “Master the Art of Reading.” To participate, adults aged 18+ may sign up at one of the Terrebonne Parish Library System branches. Participants must read four library books or audio books in order to be eligible to be entered into a random drawing for prizes.

Main Branch

Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. – Thinking Out Loud Book Discussion: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, facilitated by Jackie Jackson.

Thursday, July 8, 6:30 p.m. – Lecture by artist Rikki Price in association with her art exhibit.

Wednesday, July 22, 6 p.m. – “Historical Discoveries of Our Universe: Facts and Findings” lecture will be given by Mr. Ken Stage, curator of the St. George Observatory in the DE classroom. This is in association with the exhibit “Visions of the Universe.”

Thursday, July 23, 6 p.m. – Mr. Leyres Usie will give a lecture and PowerPoint presentation entitled Acadians: History, Early Culture and Deportation.

Saturday, July 25 – Storm Ready – The Terrebonne Parish Main Library will present its first annual hurricane preparedness day. The Main Library will offer an entire day of programming and services dealing with hurricane preparation for residents of all ages in Terrebonne and surrounding parishes. More details to come the first week of July. Call Lauren Ledet at 876-5158 with questions.

Chauvin Branch

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Domino Chicks meet to play Mexican Train Dominoes.

Dularge Branch

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Adult oil painting classes taught by Gail LeCompte. Bring a 16″x20″ canvas, easel and sack lunch. Limit 20. Teens welcome.

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes. Teens welcome.

Thursdays, 10 a.m. – So Sew Quilting Group will meet to make crafts and quilts. Teens welcome.

Monday, July 6, 1:30 p.m. – Eager Readers Book Discussion: Blue Smoke and Murder by Elizabeth Lowell

East Houma Branch

Saturday, July 11, 11 a.m. – Second Thoughts Book Discussion meets to discuss One Day at a Time by Danielle Steele.

Saturday, July 11, 4 p.m. – Adult Bingo with refreshments.

Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m. – Hispanic Film Night featuring Nada. Refreshments will be served.

Mobile Library

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Special activities at the Grand Caillou Gym.

Exhibits at Main Library

Local artist Rikki Price will exhibit of some of her art work at the Main Library. It will be on display on the first floor near the front desk during the month of July. This program is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Houma Regional Arts Council and the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library.

The traveling exhibit “Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery” is part of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA), a global celebration during 2009 of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture, highlighted by the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s achievement. It will be on display at the Main Library, second floor, beginning July 1 – September 4, 2009. Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the American Library Association, Chicago present the exhibit with funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Barbie Galore! Cherie MaHaffey, children’s department manager at the main library, will display her collection of Collector’s Edition Barbies in the library foyer. Cherie has over 150 Barbies, and many of them will be on display during June and July. All are in mint condition and remain in their original packaging. Children will love them, and adults will remember their childhood! Remember, the library is so much more than just books!

Professional Performers

Scheduled this month at Terrebonne Parish Libraries

Wednesday, July 1 – Magician Matthew Noel, 10:30 a.m. at Bourg Branch and 2 p.m. at Montegut Branch

Monday, July 6 – “Science is Fun” presented by Ken Stage, curator of the St. George Observatory, 2 p.m. at Main Branch

Tuesday, July 7 – *The Shoestring Players, 11 a.m. at East Houma Branch

Thursday, July 9 – *Dancers with Rhythm & Soul, 2 p.m. at Montegut Branch

Friday, July 10 – *Storyteller Claudia Baumgarten, 11 a.m. at Bourg Branch

Monday, July 13 – *The Jack & Jill Players, 11 a.m. at Chauvin Branch and 2 p.m. at Dularge Branch

Tuesday, July 14 – *Storyteller GrayHawk, 11 a.m. East Houma Branch

Tuesday, July 14 – *Porta Puppets, 2 p.m. at Montegut Branch

Monday, July 20 – Magician Matthew Noel, 10:30 a.m. at Gibson Branch and 2 p.m. at Main Branch

Tuesday, July 21 – *Storyteller Ms. Vee, 1 p.m. at Chauvin Branch

Wednesday, July 22 – Magician Matthew Noel, 10:30 a.m. at Dularge Branch and 2 p.m. at East Houma Branch

Thursday, July 23 – **Harvey Rabbit and Friends,10 a.m. at East Houma Branch

Friday, July 24 – **Harvey Rabbit and Friends, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Main Branch

Friday, July 24 – Magician Matthew Noel, 10:30 a.m. at Chauvin Branch

Friday, July 24 – *Musicians Soul Heirs Band, 11 a.m. at Bourg Branch

Monday, July 28 – **Musicians Fox and Branch, 10 a.m. at Main Branch, 2 p.m. at East Houma Branch and 6:30 p.m. at Main Branch

*This program is supported by funds from the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government’s Art Funding Program as administered by the Houma Regional Arts Council and the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library

**This program is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts council as administered by the Houma Regional Arts Council and the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library.