Terrebonne Parish Libraries

Summer Program: The summer reading program begins on Tuesday, May 24 at all Terrebonne Parish branch libraries for children, teens and adults.

Children’s Activities

Children’s Program: Children can register for the “One World, Many Stories” program where they will receive prizes and a certificate for reading 10 library books. They will also become eligible for a chance to win one of nine bikes to be given away at the end of the program on July 23, 2011.

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.

Saturday, May 7, 3 p.m. – Mother’s Day gift craft for pre-k through 3rd graders.

Saturday, May 21, 3 p.m. – Lego Builders Club for 2nd through 4th graders to build their own creations.

Wednesday, May 25, 10 a.m. – Special storytime for pre-k through 3rd graders to kick off the summer reading program.

Bourg Branch

4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717

Wednesday, May 4, 4 p.m. – Children’s Book Week Puzzle Contest for pre-k through 6th graders is a fun-filled challenge between ages to see who can finish their puzzles first!

Chauvin Branch

5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771

Tuesdays, May 3 & 17, 10 a.m. – Tip-Toe-Toddlers Storytime for 3 & 4-year-olds.

Wednesday, May 4, 4 p.m. – Tissue-paper flowers workshop to celebrate Cinco de Mayo for pre-k through 4th graders.

Thursday, May 5, 4 p.m. – Cinco de Mayo garland craft for tweens.

Tuesdays, May 10 & 24, 10 a.m. – Peek-a-Boo Readers for newborns to 18 months.

Dularge Branch

837 Bayou Dularge Road, 851-1752

Monday, May 2, 4 p.m. – “I Care” storytime for pre-k through 1st graders.

Wednesday, May 16, 4 p.m. – End of School Story Time and Craft for pre-k through 4th graders.

Wednesday, May 25, 1 p.m. – Tween’s Mexican Train Domino games for 5th through 7th graders.

East Houma Branch

778 Grand Caillou Road, 876-7072

Mondays, 6 p.m. – Family storytime and craft workshop.

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

Saturday, April 2, 2 p.m. – Chicky Babies craft for pre-k through 3rd graders.

Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m. – Smiley Face Sun Necklace craft for tweens.

Gibson Branch

6363 S. Bayou Black Drive, 575-2639

Wednesday, May 4, 10 a.m. – Storytime for pre-k.

Wednesday, May 4, 2 p.m. – Storytime for kindergartens.

Tuesday, May 17, 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, May 18, 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

Friday, May 6, 3 p.m. – Mother’s Day cupcake decorating workshop for children of all ages.

Friday, May 27, All Day – Just Dance 4 Kids on the Wii gaming system for children of all ages.

Montegut Branch

1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390

Tuesday, May 3, 3:30 p.m. – Mother’s Day paperweight pre-k through 4th graders.

Thursday, May 5, 1 p.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime and Craft for 2- to 4-year-olds.

North Branch

4130 W. Park Ave., 868-3050

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

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

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

Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m. – Free monthly movie with refreshments for all ages will feature Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (PG-13).

Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. – Spring Tea for young ladies in K through 3rd grade. Wear your party best.

TEEN ACTIVITIES (6th – 12th GRADE)

Teen’s Program: Terrebonne Parish Library System has a special summer reading program “You Are Here” for teens that they can join to receive prizes and a backpack book bag by reading three books. Special craft workshops and activities are planned just for them.

Bourg Branch

Thursday, May 5, 4 p.m. – Cinco de Mayo craft

Chauvin Branch

Thursday, May 5, 4 p.m. – Cinco de Mayo garland craft workshop.

Dularge Branch

Friday, May 27, 2:30 p.m. – Crayon candle craft and teen Wii to play.

East Houma Branch

Saturday, May 21, 2 p.m. – Craft class.

Gibson Branch

Wednesday, May 11, 3 p.m. – Flower headband workshop.

Monday, May 23, 11 a.m. – Adult Wii bowl gaming and low impact exercise.

Grand Caillou Branch

Thursday, May 12, 3 p.m. – Bottle-cap pendant workshop.

Monday, May 23, 3 p.m. – Karaoke end-of-school event.

Montegut Branch

Friday, May 6, 3:45 p.m. – Flower pot and pen 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: Corinne Polk’s display of Houmas Indian handiwork can be viewed in the lobby.

Exhibit: A traveling exhibit provided by the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program can be viewed through May. The exhibit promotes stewardship of the state’s coastal resources and addresses major marine and coastal challenges.

Exhibit: Art exhibit by James Shutts will be on view.

Tuesday, May 3, 6:30 p.m. – Thinking Out Loud Book Discussion facilitated by Jackie Jackson will meet to discuss “The Help” by Kathryne Stockett.

Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. – Gathering Moments group. Enjoy lively conversation about books. This month’s topic is the popular book “Eat Pray Love: Part II” by Elizabeth Gilbert. This group meets every third month and is open to the public.

Thursday, May 26, 6 p.m. – A Moment in Time Scrapbook group meets. Bring a scrapbook and pictures.

Bourg Branch

Friday, May 20, 11 a.m. – Oral History Program and pot-luck lunch will be featuring Bingo games.

Chauvin Branch

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

Tuesday, May 3, 1 p.m. – Bingo Bonanza.

Thursday, May 5, 1 p.m. – Stitches Sewing Circle meets to continue projects or begin new ones.

Wednesday, May 11, 10 a.m. – Adult oil painting class taught by Tina Freeman. Bring brushes and painting canvas. Call for supply list. Registration is required.

Dularge Branch

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Oil painting classes taught by Gail LeCompte. Bring a canvas, table-top easel, and bag lunch. Registration required.

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

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

Monday, May 9, 1:30 p.m. – Eager Readers Book Discussion will meet to discuss “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosney.

Thursday, May 12, 3 p.m. – Wii Bowling.

East Houma Branch

Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. – Second Thoughts Book Discussion will meet to discuss “Safe Haven” by Nicholas Sparks.

Saturday, May 7, 4 p.m. – Adult Bowling with refreshments.

Wednesday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. – Free Hispanic film featuring Casi Divas will be shown.

Friday, May 20, 4 p.m. – Plastic canvas craft.

Friday, May 27, 4 p.m. – Wii Gaming.

Grand Caillou Branch

Tuesday, May 10, 11 a.m. – YOU: Using Excel.

Tuesday, May 17, 11 a.m. – iScrapbook: Bring photos and scrapbook.

Thursday, May 19, 11 a.m. – Boutique-style hair bows workshop.

Montegut Branch

Friday, May 20, 1 p.m. – Bingo games.

North Branch

Exhibit: Roger Bourgeois’ “Then and Now” display of old and new items is at the North Branch Library through May.

Wednesday, May 4, 10 a.m. – Vampire Shrinks Book Discussion will meet to discuss “If Angels Burn” by Lynn Viehl.