Terrebonne Parish Libraries

Building starts on kids’ museum
December 30, 2011
Goliath vs. Goliath: Part II
January 3, 2012
Building starts on kids’ museum
December 30, 2011
Goliath vs. Goliath: Part II
January 3, 2012

All Terrebonne Parish libraries closed on the following days:

Jan. 1, 2, & 16 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)


Children Activities


Main Branch

151 Library Drive, 876-5861


Mondays, 10:00 a.m., Toddler Storytime for 19 months-3 years old


Mondays, 6:00 p.m., Babygarten for newborns-18 months old

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m., Babygarten for newborns-18 months old


Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Family Storytime for 4-8 year olds


Saturday, Jan. 7, 3:00 p.m., NEW! 39 Clues Book Discussion featuring “The Maze of Bones” for 4th-6th graders.

Saturday, Jan. 21, 3:00 p.m., Lego Builders for 2nd-6th graders


Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m., Family Food Fun, 4-8 year olds and their parents, no registration required.


Bourg Branch

4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717


Wednesday, Jan. 18, 4:00 p.m., Story and Craft time celebrating the birthday of A.A. Milne, author of “Winnie the Pooh”. Ages Pre-K – 2nd grade.


Thursday, Jan. 19, 4:00 p.m., 3rd – 6th grade Let it Snow t-shirt workshop! Bring a plain white t-shirt.

Chauvin Branch


5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771


Tuesday, Jan. 3, 10:00 a.m., Toddlers Storytime for 3 & 4 year olds.

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 10:00 a.m., Peek-a-Boo Readers Storytime for newborns – 18 months old.


Wednesday, Jan. 11, 4:00 p.m., Pre-K – 3rd grade bird feeder craft.


Tuesday, Jan. 17, 10:00 a.m., Toddlers Storytime for 3 & 4 year olds.

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 10:00 a.m., Peek-a-Boo Readers Storytime for newborns – 18 months old.


Dularge Branch


837 Bayou Dularge Rd., 851-1752

Monday, Jan. 9, 4:00 p.m., Storytime and craft


Thursday, Jan. 12, 4:00 p.m., “I Care” Reading Program: “Just Enough” by Teri Daniels


Monday, Jan. 23, 4:00 p.m., Storytime and craft

East Houma Branch


778 Grand Caillou Rd., 876-7072


Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., Peek-a-Boo Reading Program

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m., Family Storytime for Pre-K to 3rd graders followed by a craft


Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m., Spanish Family Storytime – Hear stories in Spanish followed by a craft.


Gibson Branch

6363 S. Bayou Black Dr., 575-2639


Friday, Jan. 6, 10:00 a.m., Pre-K Story Time/Craft (Non-Cat)


Friday, Jan. 6, 11:30 a.m., Pre-K Story Time/Craft

Friday, Jan. 6, 2:00 p.m., Kindergarten Story Time


Wednesday, Jan. 18, 3:00 p.m., After School Club for 1st & 2nd graders only. Get homework help & make a fun craft. Registration is required.


Thursday, Jan. 19, 3:00 p.m., After School Club for 3rd & 4th graders only. Get homework help and make a fun craft. Registration is required.

Grand Caillou Branch


200 Bayou Drive, 563-2014


Thursday, Jan. 12, 4:00 p.m., “I Care” Story Time: Join us for stories and crafts. Pre-K & K students are invited.

Friday, Jan. 13, 3:00 p.m., “I Have a Dream” Crafts: Children of all ages are invited to make crafts inspired by their own hopes and dreams.


Monday, Jan. 23, 3:00 p.m., Movie Monday n “Rio!” Children of all ages are invited to join us for a movie and refreshments.


Montegut Branch

1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390


Tuesday, Jan. 10, 3:30 p.m., “Brrr…It’s Cold Outside” Storytime and craft for children of all ages.


North Branch

4130 W. Park Ave., 868-3050


Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., Toddler Storytime


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

Thursdays, 10:00 p.m., Peek-a-Boo Readers


Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6:00 p.m., Pine Cone Bird Feeder for children 8 – 12 years old.


Saturday, Jan. 14, 2:00 p.m., “Kung Fu Panda 2” Free Movie Showing. Refreshments served.

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m., “Crazy Hair” Storytime for children 4 – 8 years old


Teen Activities


Main Branch

Saturday, Jan. 14, 3:00 p.m., Pointillism Q-tip Painting: Teens will make an image/painting using paints and Q-tips


Bourg Branch


Tuesday, Jan. 10, 4:00 p.m., Origami Workshop – Teens will learn the basics on how to create their own origami art piece.

Chauvin Branch

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 4:00 p.m., Tweens & YA’s will make wind chimes

Dularge Branch

Friday, Jan. 20, 4:00 p.m., Teen Craft: Woven paper place mats

East Houma Branch

Thursday, Jan. 5, 6:30 p.m., Make and Take Craft can be done in the library or taken home to enjoy.

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6:00 p.m., NEW: Teen Book Discussion Program featuring “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton.

Thursday, Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m., Teen Cinema Scene will feature the movie “The Clique.” Popcorn/drinks served.

Gibson Branch

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 4:00 p.m., Craft Program

Grand Caillou Branch

Fridays, 3:00 p.m., Craft Program: New craft project each week!

Montegut Branch

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 4:30 p.m., “Winter Wonderland” Craft: Teens will make 3-D snowflakes.

North Branch

Saturday, Jan. 21, 2:00 p.m., Teen Wii Games

Adult Activities

Main Branch

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 6:30 p.m., Thinking Out Loud book discussion “Blue Christmas” by Mary Kay Andrews & “The Lace Makers of Glenmara” by Heather Barbieri.

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m., Finding College Scholarships, ages 15 to adult, no registration required.

Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m., Getting to Know LUMCON: Inside Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, Nicole Cotten. All ages. No registration required.

Saturday, Jan. 14, 10:00 a.m., Local Authors’ Day: Meet and great local authors who will be available to talk about their books and sign a purchased copy.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 10:00 a.m., “The History of Place” Property Records of Houma and Thibodaux by Ronald Berger, no registration required.

Thursday, Jan. 26, 6:00 p.m., Scrapbooking Club: Join the Scrapbooking Club to share ideas and creativity with others.

Bourg Branch

Friday, Jan. 27, 11:00 a.m., Oral History Program – Bingo! Bring a covered dish to share.

Chauvin Branch

Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m., Mexican Train Dominos

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1:00 p.m., Bingo

Thursday, Jan. 5, 1:00 p.m., Stitches Sewing Circle

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10:00 a.m., Oil Painting by Tina Freeman – Call For Seating and Supply List

Thursday, Jan. 26, 10:00 a.m., Oil Painting by Tina Freeman – Call For Seating and Supply List

Dularge Branch

Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m., Oil Painting Class with instructor Gail LeCompte. Registration Required. Bring a blank canvas and bag lunch.

Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m., Mexican Train Dominos

Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Sew/So Good Quilters Bring supplies needed for project and a covered dish to share.

Monday, Jan. 9, 10:00 a.m., Sunshine through Glass group meets to exchange stain glass ideas and patterns

Monday, Jan. 9, 1:30 p.m., Eager Readers Book Discussion “I Am David” by Anne Holme

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2:00 p.m., Adult Wii: Bowling Game

Monday, Jan. 30, 10:00 a.m., Sunshine through Glass group meets to exchange stain glass ideas and patterns

East Houma Branch

Saturdays, 5:15 p.m., Belly Dance Exercise 101: Come ready to exercise for a half hour with a unique way to get in shape.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m., Free Hispanic Film Night featuring “Los Viajes del Viento.” Popcorn/Drinks served

Saturday, Jan. 28, 4:00 p.m., Introduction to Spanish for adults

Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m., Second Thoughts Book Discussion featuring “A Lesson Before Dying” by Ernest Gaines.

Gibson Branch

Monday, Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m., Adult Craft. Registration is required.

Grand Caillou Branch

Monday, Jan. 9, 11:00 a.m., Learn Excel: Bring a jump drive and any current projects that you need help completing.

Wednesday, Jan. 11, 11:00 a.m., Sew Simple Group. Bring a current sewing projects and your sewing machine.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 11:00 a.m., Sew Simple Group. Bring a current sewing projects and your sewing machine.

Monday, Jan. 23, 11:00 a.m., Learn Excel: Bring a jump drive and any current projects that you need help completing.

Monday, Jan. 30, 11:00 a.m., Learn Word: Bring a jump drive and any current projects that you need help completing.

Montegut Branch

Thursday, Jan. 12, 10:00 a.m., Cajun Cultural Trip Experience: Special guest Father Rock Naquin will talk about his recent trip to France.

North Branch

Wednesday, Jan. 4, 10:00 a.m., Vampire Shrinks Book Discussion: “Lady Lazarus” by Michelle Lang

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1:00 p.m., Dominos: Any dominos game can be played: Mexican Train, Chicken Foot, and Traditional Dominos! Beginners welcome.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 10:00 a.m., Scrapbooking: Learn basic scrapbooking techniques and share your ideas. Bring your scrapbook.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m., Adult Book Club: “While I was Gone” by Sue Miller

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1:00 p.m., Dominos: Any dominos game can be played: Mexican Train, Chicken Foot, and Traditional Dominos! Beginners welcome.