Terrebonne Parish Libraries

The Summer Reading Club “LOL” continues until July 24 at all library branches. Certificates and coupons for free eats will be given to children in pre-school – 6th grade who read 10 library books (or have 10 library books read to them if they cannot read yet). Also, nine lucky children in kindergarten through the 6th grade who complete the program will be entered in a drawing to win one of the bikes donated by the Houma Kiwanis Club and Friends of the Library. Weekly storytimes, craft workshops for children ages 4 and older, and professional performers will make you Laugh-Out-Loud all summer. T-shirts and book bags are available to purchase as part of the Friends of the Library fundraiser.

Children’s Activities

Main Branch

151 Library Drive, 876-5861

Mondays, 10 a.m. – Toddler storytime for 19 months -3-year-olds.

Mondays, 6 p.m. – Babygarten storytime for newborns to 18 months.

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Babygarten storytime for newborns to 18 months.

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – Family storytime for pre-k – 3rd graders.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Storytime for pre-k – 3rd grade.

Thursday, July 1 & 15, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop for 1st – 3rd graders.

Monday, July 5 & 10, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop for pre-k – kindergarten.

Thursday, July 8, 10 a.m. – Disney Program.

Thursday, July 8 & 22, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop for 4th – 6th graders.

Wednesday, July 21, 2 p.m. – Puppeteer Doug Berky will perform using masks and mime to children of all ages.

Friday, July 23, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. – Harvey Rabbit will perform.

Bourg Branch

4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717

Mondays, 1 p.m. – Storytime/Craft for pre-k – 2nd grade.

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

Chauvin Branch

5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771

Thursday, July 1, 8 & 15, 2 p.m. – Storytime for pre-k – 3rd graders.

Tuesday, July 6, 11 a.m. – Craft workshop for pre-k – 1st grade.

Tuesday, July 13, 11 a.m. – Craft workshop for 2nd – 3rd grade.

Wednesday, July 14, 10 a.m. – Tween soap-carving workshop.

Wednesday, July 14, 11 a.m. – Tween craft.

Thursday, July 22, 11 a.m. – Closing party.

Dularge Branch

837 Bayou Dularge Rd., 851-1752

Mondays, 3 p.m. – Storytime/Craft for pre-k – 4th grade.

East Houma Branch

778 Grand Caillou Rd., 876-7072

Mondays, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for pre-k – kindergarten.

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

Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for 4th – 6th graders.

Thursdays, 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. – Storytime.

Wednesday, July 7, 14 & 28, 10 a.m. – Babygarten.

Saturday, July 17, 2 p.m. – Professional dancers Komenka will perform.

Wednesday, July 21, 10 a.m. – Puppeteer Doug Berky will perform using masks and mime to children of all ages.

Thursday, July 22, 10 a.m. – Harvey Rabbit will perform.

Tuesday, July 27, 10 a.m. – Disney Program.

Gibson Branch

6363 S. Bayou Black Dr., 575-2639

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. – Storytime/Craft.

Grand Caillou Branch

200 Badou Drive, 563-2014

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – Craft workshop for pre-k – 1st grade.

Thursday, July 1 – Craft workshop for 2nd- 4th grade boys at 11 a.m. and girls at 1 p.m.

Thursday, July 15, 11 a.m. – Silly poetry workshop for 2nd – 4th grade.

Friday, July 23, 3 p.m. – Closing party.

Montegut Branch

1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. – Storytime/Craft.

Mobile Library

Thursdays, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Teen Activities (6th -12th grade)

The Teen Summer Reading Program “Groovy Summer – READ” continues through July 24. Teens must read three books or magazines to receive coupons for free stuff and a cool back-pack bag. Arts and craft workshops and programs are planned for a groovy summer with friends.

Main Branch

Friday, July 2 & 16, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Saturdays, 2 p.m. – Free Movie Time with refreshments. (July10 – Invictus, July 17 – Adventureland & July 24 – Sugar)

Bourg Branch

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Wednesday, July 14, 1 p.m. – Art activity for teens presented by the New Orleans Preservation Resource Center.

Chauvin Branch

Thursdays, 11 a.m. – Craft workshop.

Monday, July 19, 11 a.m. – Closing party.

Dularge Branch

Friday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop.

East Houma Branch

Fridays, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Wednesday, July 7, 3 p.m. – Song writing/music workshop for teens by Blue Merlot Band.

Gibson Branch

Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Grand Caillou Branch

Friday, July 2 & 16, 1 p.m. – Teen activity.

Monday, July 5 & 12, 1 p.m. – YouTube activity.

Montegut Branch

Friday, July 2, 9, & 16, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Adult Activities

• Special summer reading program for adults, “Water Your Mind – READ” continues at all branches. Prizes and incentives are offered upon completion of the program.

Main Branch

Wednesday, 1 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominos.

Thursday, July 1, 2 p.m. – Wii for Seniors.

Tuesday, July 6, 6:30 p.m. – Thinking Out Loud Book Discussion facilitated by Jackie Jackson will meet to discuss The Writing Class by Jincy Willett.

Wednesday, July 7, 6 p.m. – Family performance by Blue Merlot band.

Thursday, July 15, 7 p.m. – Hot Topics Group meets to discuss abortion.

Wednesday, July 21, 2 p.m. – Barton Joffrion with LSU Ag Extension Service will present “Planting and Growing a Vegetable Garden.”

Thursday, July 22, 6 p.m. – Crazy ‘Bout History. Professional performers part of the troupe “Crazy ‘Bout History” will provide a theatrical presentation of Louisiana history, focusing on the history of Houma and Terrebonne Parish.

Wednesday, July 28, 6 p.m. – Scrap Booking for Adults workshopin the Arts & Craft room. Bring a scrap book and pictures.

Bourg Branch

Friday, July 16, 11 a.m. – Adult Game Day and pot luck lunch.

Chauvin Branch

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

Thursday, July 1, 11 a.m. – Yo Yo Sewing Craft. Bring fabric.

Tuesday, July 13, 1 p.m. – Pillow Case Painting Craft workshop.

Dularge Branch

Tuesday, July 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10 a.m. – Oil painting classes taught by Gail LeCompte. Bring a canvas, table-top easel, and bag lunch.

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

Friday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10 a.m. – Wood carver Gene Hebert continues the seven-part class on carving wooden song birds. (Final class is 8/6)

Monday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. – Eager Readers Book Discussion will meet to discuss Strong Enough to Die by Jon Land.

East Houma Branch

Saturday, July 3, 4 p.m. – Adult bingo with refreshment.

Saturday, July 10, 11 a.m. – Second Thoughts Book Discussion will meet to discuss Secrets of Eden by Chris Bohjalian.

Wednesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. – Free Hispanic Film Night featuring Escuela de Vagabundos. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, July 24, 3 p.m. – Adult Board Game Day with refreshments.

Gibson Branch

Monday, July 12, 11 a.m. – Pot Holder Painting Craft workshop.

Grand Caillou Branch

Thursday, July 8 & 22, 11 a.m. – Hair Bow Making workshop.

Friday, July 9, 11 a.m. – Silly Recipe Exchange.

Montegut Branch

Wednesday, July 21, 2 p.m. – Wii games.

Mobile Library

Thursday, July 1, 10 a.m. – Mobile Library book discussion group will meet to discuss Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey.