Terrebonne Parish Libraries

Children’s Activities

Children’s Program: The Terrebonne Parish Library System’s Summer Reading Program “One World, Many Stories” for children continues at each library branch through Saturday, July 23. All reading logs must be turned in by then to receive a completion certificate and coupons. Children must read 10 books to become eligible for a chance to win one of nine bikes to be given away at the end of the program.

Main Branch

151 Library Drive, 876-5861

Mondays, 10 a.m. – Toddler storytime for 19 months to 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 through 3rd graders.

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

Wednesday, July 6 & 27, 3 p.m. – Free Movie Time with refreshments featuring The Jungle Book and Peter Pan.

Thursday, July 7, 10 a.m. – Musician Kevin Johnson will perform.

Thursday, July 7 & 21, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop for 4th through 6th graders.

Saturday, July 9 & 23, 2 p.m. – Free movie time with refreshments featuring The Princess and the Frog (G) and The Rookie (G).

Tuesday, July 12, 6:30 p.m. -Children’s storyteller Donald Lewis will entertain young children.

Thursday, July 14, 11 a.m. – Craft workshop for pre-k through kindergarten.

Thursday, July 14, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for 1st through 3rd graders.

Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m. – Soul Heirs Band will perform.

Saturday, July 16, 3 p.m. – Lego Builders for 2nd through 6th graders.

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

Bourg Branch

4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717

Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – Arts and crafts for 3rd through 6th graders.

Monday, July 11 & 18, 1 p.m. – Storytime & Craft for pre-k through 3rd graders.

Friday, July 22, 1 p.m. – Children’s singer Philip Melancon will perform.

Chauvin Branch

5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Toddler and Peek-a-Boo Readers storytimes on alternate weeks.

Thursdays, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Wednesday, July 6, 10 a.m. – Arts and crafts for 3rd through 5th graders.

Monday, July 11, 10 a.m. – Craft workshop for 2nd and 3rd graders.

Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m. – Native American GrayHawk will share his culture.

Wednesday, July 13, 1 p.m. – Tween craft workshop.

Wednesday, July 20, 2 p.m. – Artist Mike Artell will give a children’s drawing class.

Dularge Branch

837 Bayou Dularge Road, 851-1752

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Tween dominoes.

Monday, July 11 & 18, 3 p.m. – Storytime/Craft for pre-k through 3rd graders.

East Houma Branch

778 Grand Caillou Road, 876-7072

Tuesdays, 3 p.m. – Arts and crafts for 1st through 3rd graders.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Peek-a-Boo Readers storytime.

Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – Arts and crafts for 4th through 6th graders.

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

Monday, July 11, 11 a.m. – Musician Curtis Pierre is scheduled.

Monday, July 11 & 18, 3 p.m. – Arts and crafts for pre-k through kindergarten.

Thursday, July 21, 10 a.m. – Harvey Rabbit will perform.

Gibson Branch

6363 S. Bayou Black Drive, 575-2639

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. – Storytime and craft.

Grand Caillou Branch

200 Bayou Drive, 563-2014

Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. – Storytime.

Thursday, July 7 & 14, Noon – Arts and crafts.

Friday, July 22, 3 p.m. – Summer reading program closing party.

Montegut Branch

1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. – Storytime.

Thursdays, 2 p.m. – Arts and crafts.

Thursday, July 14, 2 p.m. – Acting troupe Character Two will perform.

North Branch

4130 W. Park Ave., 868-3050

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Storytime.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Toddler Storytime for ages 19 months to 3 years.

Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – Arts and crafts for 2nd through 3rd graders.

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – Family Storytime.

Thursdays, 10 a.m. – Peek-a-Boo Readers for newborns to 18 months.

Thursdays, 2 p.m. – Arts and crafts for 4th through 6th graders.

Saturday, July 2 & 16, 2 p.m. – Free Movie Time with refreshments featuring Gnomeo & Juliet (PG) and Tangled (G).

Thursday, July 7, 1 p.m. – Musician Kevin Johnson will perform.

Saturday, July 9, 2 p.m. – Soul Heirs Band will perform.

Monday, July 11 & 18, 2 p.m. – Arts and crafts for kindergarten through 1st graders.

Thursday, July 21, 2 p.m. – Harvey Rabbit will perform.

Teen Activities (6th – 12th GRADE)

Teen’s Program: Special summer reading program for teens, “You Are Here” provides arts-and-craft programs and coupons for free stuff upon completion by reading three library books.

Main Branch

Thursday, July 7 & 21, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Bourg Branch

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Chauvin Branch

Wednesday, July 13, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Monday, July 18, 11 a.m. -Teen closing party.

Dularge Branch

Friday, July 8, 22 & 29, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Friday, July 15, 3 p.m. – Craft & Wii games.

East Houma Branch

Fridays, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Gibson Branch

Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Grand Caillou Branch

Fridays, 3 p.m. – Closing party.

Wednesday, July 6, Noon – Teen craft workshop.

Thursday, July 21, Noon – Teen craft workshop.

Montegut Branch

Friday, July 1 & 15, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop.

North Branch

Saturday, July 2, 2 p.m. – Craft.

Friday, July 22, 2 p.m. – Craft.

Adult Activities

Adult’s Program: Adults with a Terrebonne Parish library card can register for the summer reading program “Novel Destinations” at any branch library and receive prizes for reading or listening to four books.

Main Branch

Exhibit: Wizard of Oz memorabilia collection by David Diket is on display in the foyer.

Exhibit: Art exhibit by James Shutts is on display on the 2nd floor.

Exhibit: FLAG (Future Leaders of America’s Gulf) display of accomplishments and awards is on display in the 2nd floor display cases.

Tuesday, July 5, 6:30 p.m. – Thinking Out Loud Book Discussion facilitated by Jackie Jackson will meet to discuss Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson & Reg Keeland.

Bourg Branch

Thursday, July 7, 10 a.m. – Oil Painting Class by local artist Karen Kelly. Registration is required.

Chauvin Branch

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

Thursday, July 14, 11 a.m. – Stitches Sewing Circle group meets to share needle-working talents.

Dularge Branch

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Stain Glass Art Project conducted by Ellen Freeman each Tuesday for 4 weeks. All supplies are provided. Registration is required.

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

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

Monday, July 11, 10 a.m. – Eager Readers Book Discussion will discuss: Water for Elephants

East Houma Branch

Saturdays, 5:15 p.m. – Walk-It-Out exercise! You are invited to join the East Houma staff for walking exercises to be held in the meeting room. Bottled water will be supplied.

Saturday, July 2, 4 p.m. – Adult Bingo! with refreshments.

Wednesday, July 20, 6:30 p.m. – Hispanic Film Night with refreshments featuring La Historia Oficial.

Saturday, July 23, 4 p.m. – Adult Craft to make creative plastic canvas items.

Saturday, July 30, 11 a.m. – Second Thoughts Book Discussion will meet to discuss The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd.

Gibson Branch

Monday, July 11, 11 a.m. – Adult Scrabble games.

Grand Caillou Branch

Friday, July 8 & 15, 3 p.m. – Computer Class. Registration is required.

Monday, July 11 & 18, 3 p.m. – Genealogy workshop using library databases. Registration is required.

Wednesday, July 20, 3 p.m. – Scrapbook Class.

Montegut Branch

Wednesday, July 6, 1 p.m. – “Cupcake Wars” decorating workshop.

North Branch

Exhibit: Pez – Emily Pitre’s amazing Pez collection is on display at the North Branch Library.

Wednesday, July 6, 10 a.m. – Vampire Shrinks Book Discussion will discuss Impossible by Nancy Welin.

Tuesday, July 12, 1 p.m. – Adult Domino games. Beginners welcome.

Saturday, July 23, 3 p.m. – Bingo for Adults. Refreshments provided.