Terrebonne Parish Libraries

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Main Branch

151 Library Drive, 876-5861

Mondays, 10 a.m., Toddler storytime.

Mondays, 6 p.m., Babygarten storytime.

Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Babygarten storytime

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Family Storytime.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m., International Observe the Moon Night at the library. Children ages 8+ and their parents are invited to attend. Gene Dalton will give a 30- minute talk and slide show presentation about the moon. “How Far How Big” demonstration will give a visual reference to help understand the relation of the moon size to Earth. Materials to make a moon flip book will be provided. The program will end with a viewing of the moon through telescopes provided by the Astronomy Club of Houma that will be set up in the front of the library. In the event of cloudy weather, the program will be rescheduled for another date in the future.

Saturday, Oct. 8, Friends of the Library Annual Spelling Bee begins at 9:30 a.m. for 1st and 2nd grade; at 11 a.m. for 3rd and 4th grade; at 1 p.m. for 5th and 6th grade; and open competition begins at 2 p.m. Registration in the lobby starts 30 minutes before each contest. The fee for levels 1-3 is $1. Fee for the open completion is $2. Each participant will receive a certificate. First, second, and third place winners will receive a medallion. First place winners will also receive a $25 gift certificate. Main Library

Saturday, Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m., A special Man in the Moon storytime will be held for children ages 4 to 8 to celebrate the International Observe the Moon event. A special craft will follow the storytime.

Saturday, Oct. 15, 3 p.m., Lego Builders for 2nd to 6th graders meets to create original creations.

Saturday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m., Halloween Storytime for 4- to 8-year-olds. Kids may wear their costumes.

Bourg Branch

4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m., Pumpkin Painting Workshop for pre-k to 2nd graders. Bring a clean pumpkin.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m., Pumpkin Painting Workshop for 3rd to 6th graders. Bring a clean pumpkin.

Chauvin Branch

5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771

Tuesday, Oct. 4 & 18, 10 a.m., Toddler Storytime for 3- to 4-year-olds.

Tuesday, Oct. 11 & 25, 10 a.m., Peek-a-Boo Readers Storytimes for newborns to 18 months.

Thursday, Oct. 20, 5 p.m., Spoooooky Halloween Storytime for pre-k to 3rd graders. Kids encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.

Dularge Branch

837 Bayou Dularge Road, 851-1752

Thursday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m., “I Care” pre-k reading program. Parents must stay with their children.

Monday, Oct. 24, 4 p.m., Halloween Storytime and craft for pre-k to 3rd graders.

East Houma Branch

778 Grand Caillou Road, 876-7072

Saturdays, 10 a.m., Family storytime for pre-k to 3rd graders.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m., Spanish Storytime for children of all ages.

Gibson Branch

6363 S. Bayou Black Drive, 575-2639

Wednesday, Oct. 5, Halloween storytime and craft for pre-k at 10 a.m. and for kindergarten age children at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m., After School Club for 1st and 2nd graders. A fun time to get homework help and make a craft. Registration is required.

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m., After School Club for 3rd and 4th graders. Get homework help and do a fun craft. Registration is required.

Grand Caillou Branch

200 Bayou Drive, 563-2014

Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Bayou Tots Storytime for 2- to 7-year-olds.

Tuesday, Oct. 11 & 25, 4 p.m., Kids Karaoke for pre-k to 5th graders. Bring a favorite CD to play.

Friday, Oct. 28, 3 p.m., Halloween Crafts for children of all ages.

Montegut Branch

1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390

Thursday, Oct. 27, 10:30 a.m., Tiny Tots Storytime for 2- to 4-year-olds.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 3:30 p.m., Pumpkin Painting for 1st to 5th graders. Bring a clean pumpkin.

North Branch

4130 W. Park Ave., 868-3050

Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Toddler Storytime.

Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Family Storytime.

Thursdays, 10 a.m., Peek-a-Boo Readers.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m., Family Halloween Movie featuring “Goosebumps: Monster Blood,” a made for TV movie based on the popular children’s “Goosebumps” series. Refreshments provided.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m., Pumpkin Painting workshop for 8- to 12-year-olds. Bring a clean pumpkin to paint. Art supplies provided.

TEEN ACTIVITIES (6th, 12th GRADE)

*The American Library Association will celebrate Teen Read Week Oct. 16, 22, 2011. This year’s theme is Picture It @ Your Library. The purpose is to encourage more teens to take time to read for the fun of it. Studies show that students who read for leisure score higher on standardized tests. Terrebonne Parish libraries offer a wealth of books, audio books, magazines, graphic novels, e-books and more, and all you need is a library card to access them. A variety of activities are planned to allow teens a time to have fun being creative. They can visit their local library to see what’s new and interesting just for them!

Main Branch

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 6 p.m., Photography Know How will be presented by Tiffany McCullough. She will give a photography presentation and conduct a darkroom photography activity using pinhole cameras. She will present the evolution of photography through the years as well as show her body of work as a photographer. Tiffany will also show the teens how to manipulate photos digitally.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m., Need money for college? Have questions about TOPS and other scholarship programs? Our Financial Aid Workshop at the Main Library is a great place to start. Representatives from the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance will describe and answer your questions about the TOPS program. Information will also be provided about local need and merit based scholarships, and participants will learn how to complete the FAFSA form required for most types of aid. Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m, concluding with Q&A until 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m., Scrapbook Club. Bring a scrapbook and favorite picture. Craft and art supplies provided.

Bourg Branch

Thursday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m., Manga Pumpkin Carving Workshop. Bring a clean pumpkins Patterns and carving tools provided.

Friday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m., Oral History Program featuring pumpkin painting. Bring clean pumpkin to paint and a covered dish to share.

Chauvin Branch

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 3:30 p.m., Pumpkin Painting. Bring a clean pumpkin.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m., Halloween Craft.

Dularge Branch

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m., Solar Print Making workshop using photosensitive paper to create a unique piece of art.

Friday, Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m., Wii games and Craft workshop for tween and teens.

East Houma Branch

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m., Lagniappe Craft workshop.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m., “Yes We Care” Program, greeting cards designed by teens to be sent to local nursing homes. Let your creative side come through using a variety of art supplies.

Gibson Branch

Monday, Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Collage Frame Workshop. Limit 10. Registration required.

Grand Caillou Branch

Thursday, Oct. 13 & 27, 4 p.m., Teen Karaoke. Bring a favorite CD to play.

Thursday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m., Crafty Chicks will learn to make hair bows.

Montegut Branch

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m., Solar Print Making workshop using photosensitive paper to create a unique piece of art.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 4 p.m., Pumpkin Painting. Bring a clean pumpkin.

North Branch

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 p.m., Teen Wii Gaming.

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m., NEW! Chess Club for teens interested in playing or wanting to learn. Beginners welcome.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m., NEW! Teen Book Club to discuss “The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 4 p.m., Solar Print Making using photosensitive paper and found objects to create a unique piece of art. Registration required.

ADULT ACTIVITIES

Main Branch

Tuesday, Oct. 4 & 5, The Louisiana Business and Technology Center Mobile Classroom is returning this year to the Main Library to provide first-class business trainers and consultants to help you make your business more successful with FREE, intensive, business education seminars. Attend both full days or just the sessions that interest you most. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m., Free Computer Instructions: Email & CD Burning.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m., Thinking Out Loud Book Discussion facilitated by Jackie Jackson will meet at 6:30 pm to discuss “Darling Jim” by Christian Moerk. This program is supported by funds from the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library.

Sunday, Oct. 9, 2:30 p.m., Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library will sponsor the Annual Trivia Contest for individuals and teams at the Main Library. The individual contest with a registration fee of $2 begins. First, second, and third place winners will receive a medallion and a book bag. Immediately following, the team trivia contest will be held. Registration is $5 per team. This is a competition between eight 3-people teams. The winning team members will receive medallions and a book bag.

Thursday, Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m., Free Computer Instructions: Surf’s Up, Internet.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m., If you are interested in the history of a particular building or bit of property that was in your family in the Houma or Thibodaux area, Ronald Berger will present a lecture about local property records. Based on extensive research, Mr. Berger has created historic model displays of both towns with the help of Sandra Boudreaux that are on display in at the Main Library.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 5:30 p.m., Free Computer Instructions: Basic Computing.

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m., Free Computer Instructions: Photography Basics.

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m., Community Panel & Book Review will be discussing the book “Crazy: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness” by Pete Earley. Get your chance to meet this bestselling author and award-winning advocate at this event.

Chauvin Branch

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

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m. Play Bingo for small prizes.

Thursday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Stitches Sewing Circle group for expert and beginner sewers. Bring sewing projects to work on.

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m., Pumpkin Painting. Bring a clean pumpkin.

Dularge Branch

Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Weekly oil painting classes with instructor Gail LeCompte start at the beginning of the month with the participants working on the same painting for the entire month. Bring a 16 x 20 blank canvas, table-top easel and a bag lunch. Registration is required with limit of 20. Call 851-1752 to register.

Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Mexican Train Dominos.

Thursdays, 10 a.m., Sew/So Good Quilting Group meets to make handcrafts and share a pot-luck lunch.

Monday, Oct. 10, 1:30 p.m., Eager Readers Book Discussion group will discuss “Legacy” by Danielle Steel.

East Houma Branch

Saturdays, 5:15 p.m., Walk It Out Exercise! Join the East Houma staff for walking exercises.

Saturday, Oct. 1, 4 p.m., Adult Bingo with refreshments.

Saturday, Oct. 8, 4 p.m., Introduction to Spanish for adults. Registration is required.

Friday, Oct. 14, 4 p.m., Adult Wii Gaming.

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m., Free Hispanic Film Night featuring “El Espinazodel Diablo” with refreshments.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, Second Thoughts Book Discussion group will meet to discuss “A Turn in the Road” by Debbie Macomber.

Gibson Branch

Monday, Oct. 24, Noon, Adult Craft featuring painted flower pots. Registration is required.

Grand Caillou Branch

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 11 a.m., Sew Simple Club for adults to meet to share ideas and techniques. Bring your current sewing projects.

Monday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. -Excel Computer Class will teach adults how to organize information on spreadsheets. Registration is required.

Friday, Oct. 14, 3 p.m., Hair Bow Workshop. Supplies and instructions provided.

Monday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m., Word Basics Computer Class will teach how to effectively prepare letters or other documents. Registration is required.

Montegut Branch

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m., Adult Craft will feature a Halloween decoration.

North Branch

Monday, Oct. 3, 10 & 17, 1 p.m., RELIC: The Louisiana Purchase: Impact & Legacy continues on. This reading/discussion program explores the history and early exploration of the vast territory that Napoleon sold to the United States in 1803. Dr. Paul Leslie of NSU delves into some of the implications and long-term consequences of the act that almost doubled the size of the young American nation.

Wednesday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m., Vampire Shrinks Book Discussion group will discuss “Tall, Dark & Dead” by Tate Hallaway.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 5:30 p.m. , Free Computer Instructions: Basic Word 2007.

Tuesday, Oct. 11 & 25, 1 p.m., Adult Domino games with refreshments. Beginners welcome.

Thursday, Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m., Free Computer Instructions: Surf’s Up, Internet.

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m., NEW! Adult Book Club will discuss “The Help” by Katheryn Stockett.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 9:30 a.m., Free Computer Instructions: Basic Computing.