Johnny J. Arceneaux
April 30, 2009May 4
May 4, 2009Children’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 for pre-kindergarten to 3rd grade and their parents.
Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. – Steve Belliveau will present his program “Getting Excited about Science.” This is a fast-paced show that has it all – music, humor, and fun for kindergarteners through 6th graders.
Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m. – Mother’s Day Craft & Picnic for children of all ages. Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket.
Saturday, May 16 at 3 p.m. – Game Day with Nintendo Wii for 9-12 year olds.
Tuesday, May 26 – Summer Reading Club “Once Upon a Time” will begin at all branches in Terrebonne Parish. Children in pre-school through the 6th grade can read 10 books (or have the books read to them if they cannot yet read) to receive a completion certificate and coupons from area businesses for free stuff.
Bourg Branch
4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. – Storytime.
Tuesday, May 5 at 3 p.m. – Wii Game Night.
Tuesday, May 26 – Summer Reading Club “Once Upon a Time” will begin at all branches in Terrebonne Parish. Children in preschool through the 6th grade can read 10 books (or have the books read to them if they cannot yet read) to receive a completion certificate and coupons from area businesses for free stuff.
Chauvin Branch
5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771
Wednesday, May 6 at 4 p.m. – Mother’s Day Card workshop for pre-k through 3rd graders.
Thursday, May 7 at 4 p.m. – Mother’s Day Card workshop for 4th-6th graders.
Tuesday, May 12 at 10 a.m. – Tip Toe Toddler Storytime for 3-4 year olds.
Tuesday, May 26 – Summer Reading Club “Once Upon a Time” will begin at all branches in Terrebonne Parish. Children in preschool through the 6th grade can read 10 books (or have the books read to them if they cannot yet read) to receive a completion certificate and coupons from area businesses for free stuff.
Dularge Branch
837 Bayou Dularge Rd., 851-1752
May 4 at 4 p.m. – “Summer Time Is Here” storytime for pre-k through 3rd graders.
Tuesday, May 26 – Summer Reading Club “Once Upon a Time” will begin at all branches in Terrebonne Parish. Children in preschool through the 6th grade can read 10 books (or have the books read to them if they cannot yet read) to receive a completion certificate and coupons from area businesses for free stuff.
East Houma Branch
778 Grand Caillou Rd., 876-7072
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. – Preschool storytime for pre-K to 3rd grade.
Wednedays at 10 a.m. – Babygarten storytime for newborn to 18 months.
May 16 at 2 p.m. – Free movie with refreshments featuring Madagascar, Escape 2 Africa for pre-k – 6th graders.
May 23 at 2 p.m. – Spring Time Designs craft workshop for 4th-6th graders.
May 26 – Summer Reading Club “Once Upon a Time” will begin at all branches in Terrebonne Parish. Children in pre-school through the 6th grade can read 10 books (or have the books read to them if they cannot yet read) to receive a completion certificate and coupons from area businesses for free stuff.
Gibson Branch
6363 S. Bayou Black Dr., 575-2639
Monday, May 4 at 10 a.m. – Preschool storytime.
Tuesday, May 5, 3 p.m. – After School Club for 1st and 2nd graders. A fun time to get homework help, play games and do a Mother’s Day’s craft. Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 6, 2 p.m. – Kindergarten storytime.
Wednesday, May 6, 3 p.m. – After School Club for 3rd and 4th graders. A fun time to get homework help, play games, make a Mother’s Day craft. Registration is required.
Tuesday, May 26 – Summer Reading Club “Once Upon a Time” will begin at all branches in Terrebonne Parish. Children in preschool through the 6th grade can read 10 books (or have the books read to them if they cannot yet read) to receive a completion certificate and coupons from area businesses for free stuff.
Mobile Library
Wednesdays, 4 p.m. – Storytime.
Montegut Branch
1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390
Thursday, May 7, 3:30 p.m. – Blooming Mother’s Day Cards & Pins craft workshop for children of all ages.
Thursday, May 14, 1 p.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime.
Tuesday, May 26 – Summer Reading Club “Once Upon a Time” will begin at all branches in Terrebonne Parish. Children in preschool through the 6th grade can read 10 books (or have the books read to them if they cannot yet read) to receive a completion certificate and coupons from area businesses for free stuff.
Teen Activities (7th -12th grade)
Main Branch
151 Library Drive, 876-5861
Saturday, May 2, 3 p.m. – Game Day with Guitar Hero.
Saturday, May 23, 2 p.m. – Free Movie featuring Inkheart (rated PG) at 2 p.m. with refreshments.
Tuesday, May 26 – Teens can sign up for the summer reading program “Express Yourself” that will offer special programs and craft workshops just for them at all the branch libraries. Coupons for free stuff can be earned by reading just three books or magazines.
Saturday, May 30, 4 p.m. – Teen Advisory Board Meeting.
Bourg Branch
4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717
Wednesday & Thursday, May 6 & 7, 3 p.m. – Wii Game Night.
Tuesday, May 26 – Teens can sign up for the summer reading program “Express Yourself” that will offer special programs and craft workshops just for them at all the branch libraries. Coupons for free stuff can be earned by reading just three books or magazines.
Chauvin Branch
5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771
Tuesday, May 26 – Teens can sign up for the summer reading program “Express Yourself” that will offer special programs and craft workshops just for them at all the branch libraries. Coupons for free stuff can be earned by reading just three books or magazines.
Dularge Branch
837 Bayou Dularge Rd., 851-1752
Friday, May 15 & 29, 3 p.m. – Wii Guitar Hero.
Tuesday, May 26 – Teens can sign up for the summer reading program “Express Yourself” that will offer special programs and craft workshops just for them at all the branch libraries. Coupons for free stuff can be earned by reading just three books or magazines.
East Houma Branch
778 Grand Caillou Rd., 876-7072
Tuesday, May 26 – Teens can sign up for the summer reading program “Express Yourself” that will offer special programs and craft workshops just for them at all the branch libraries. Coupons for free stuff can be earned by reading just three books or magazines.
Gibson Branch
6363 S. Bayou Black Dr., 575-2639
Wednesday, May 13, 4 p.m. – Flower Pot Painting workshop.
Tuesday, May 26 – Teens can sign up for the summer reading program “Express Yourself” that will offer special programs and craft workshops just for them at all the branch libraries. Coupons for free stuff can be earned by reading just three books or magazines.
Mobile Library
Tuesday, May 26 – Teens can sign up for the summer reading program “Express Yourself” that will offer special programs and craft workshops just for them at all the branch libraries. Coupons for free stuff can be earned by reading just three books or magazines.
Montegut Branch
1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390
Thursday, May 21, 4:30 p.m. – Create a Plate with Decoupage.
Tuesday, May 26 – Teens can sign up for the summer reading program “Express Yourself” that will offer special programs and craft workshops just for them at all the branch libraries. Coupons for free stuff can be earned by reading just three books or magazines.
Adult Activities
Main Branch
151 Library Drive, 876-5861
Thursdays, 1 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes.
Tuesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. – Thinking Out Loud Book Discussion led by Jackie Jackson, NSU English instructor, will discuss “View from Castle Rock” by Alice Munro.
Monday, May 11 & 25 – Wii Can Do It Group will participate in low-impact exercise using the Nintendo Wii gaming system. Bowling and golf are available. These games are easy to learn and a great way to get in exercise. Water is provided.
Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. – Dr. R. Allen Alexander will present a lecture on southern literature in conjunction with the exhibit Faces and Stories: A Portrait of Southern Writers in the second floor DE room.
Sunday, May 17, 2 p.m. – Friends of the Library semi-annual individual and team trivia competition. Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 20, Noon – Learning with Leaders Group: Spend lunch networking with other working young professionals in your community. Bring a brown bag lunch and your business card to the library to meet other young, emerging leaders from Terrebonne Parish. Guest speaker: TBA. Water and lemonade provided.
Tuesday, May 26 – The Terrebonne Parish Library System will host its third annual Adult Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Master the Art of Reading. Adults ages 18 and older can pick up a reading log at any of the library branches. Prizes and incentives will be available.
Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Friends of the Library is sponsoring another used book sale to reduce inventory of donations. Books will be sold for $2 a bag.
Bourg Branch
4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717
Tuesday, May 26 – The Terrebonne Parish Library System will host its third annual Adult Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Master the Art of Reading. Adults ages 18 and older can pick up a reading log at any of the library branches. Prizes and incentives will be available.
Chauvin Branch
5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771
Tuesday, May 12, 1 p.m. – Bingo Bonanza for small prizes.
Tuesday, May 26 – The Terrebonne Parish Library System will host its third annual Adult Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Master the Art of Reading. Adults ages 18 and older can pick up a reading log at any of the library branches. Prizes and incentives will be available.
Dularge Branch
837 Bayou Dularge Rd., 851-1752
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Adult oil painting classes taught by Gail LeCompte. Bring a 16″x20″ canvas, easel and sack lunch.
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes.
Thursdays, 10 a.m. – So Sew Quilting Group will meet to make crafts and quilts with a potluck lunch.
Monday, May 11, 1:30 p.m. – Eager Readers Book Discussion will meet to discuss Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
Tuesday, May 26 – The Terrebonne Parish Library System will host its third annual Adult Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Master the Art of Reading. Adults ages 18 and older can pick up a reading log at any of the library branches. Prizes and incentives will be available.
East Houma Branch
778 Grand Caillou Rd., 876-7072
Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m. – Hispanic Fiesta Day to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Food, music, crafts, door prizes, dance performances, and a piñata are part of the fun.
Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m. – Second Thoughts Book Discussion will discuss Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom.
Saturday, May 9, 4 p.m. – Adult Bingo with refreshments.
Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m. – Free Hispanic Film Night featuring Voces Inocentes. Refreshments will be served.
Mobile Library
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Wii Games and Crafts for all ages at the Grand Caillou Gym.
Tuesday, May 26 – The Terrebonne Parish Library System will host its third annual Adult Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Master the Art of Reading. Adults ages 18 and older can pick up a reading log at any of the library branches. Prizes and incentives will be available.
Montegut Branch
1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390
Friday, May 15, 1 p.m. – Gift Exchange Bingo.
Tuesday, May 26 – The Terrebonne Parish Library System will host its third annual Adult Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Master the Art of Reading. Adults ages 18 and older can pick up a reading log at any of the library branches. Prizes and incentives will be available.
Exhibits at Main Library
Faces and Stories: A Portrait of Southern Writers will be on exhibit throughout the month of May. This exhibit is a collection of the photography of Curt Richter, and is a traveling exhibit from Southern Visions: The Southern Arts and Culture Traveling Exhibits Program operated by the Southern Arts Federation.
Emilie Pitre’s Cookie Cutter Collection will remain on display throughout May.
