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April 28, 2010"Lisa Sings Lee" (New Orleans)
April 30, 2010• The Children’s Book Council is the national nonprofit trade association for children’s trade book publishers. The CBC offers children’s publishers the opportunity to work together on issues of importance to the industry at large, including educational programming, literacy advocacy, and collaborations with other national organizations. Special storytimes and crafts at branch libraries will celebrate the joy of reading.
• Registration for the Summer Reading Club “LOL” begins on May 24, 2010 at all library branches. Certificates and prizes 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). Weekly storytimes and craft workshops (ages 4+), contests with prizes, and professional performers will make you Laugh-Out-Loud all summer.
Children’s Activities
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 to 3rd graders.
Saturday, May 8, 3 p.m. – Mother’s Day craft for k to 6th graders. Children should bring a photo of themselves.
Saturday, May 15, 3 p.m. – “Design a Bookmark” workshop for k to 6th graders.
Monday, May 17 – T-shirts and book bags will be available to purchase as part of the Friends of the Library fundraiser.
Tuesday, May 25, 6:30 p.m. – Weekly Storytime for the Summer Reading Club “LOL”.
Wednesday, May 26, 10 a.m. – Weekly Storytime for the Summer Reading Club “LOL”.
Bourg Branch
4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717
Thursday, May 4, 4 p.m. – Mother’s Day craft for pre-k to k graders.
Monday, May 17 – T-shirts and book bags will be available to purchase as part of the Friends of the Library fundraiser.
Monday, May 24, 1 p.m. – Weekly Storytime for the Summer Reading Club “LOL”.
Chauvin Branch
5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771
Tuesday, May 11, 10 a.m. – Tip Toe Toddlers Storytime for 3 to 4 year olds.
Monday, May 17 – T-shirts and book bags will be available to purchase as part of the Friends of the Library fundraiser.
Tuesday, May 25, 10 a.m. – Tip Toe Toddlers Storytime for 3 to 4 year olds.
Thursday, May 27, 2 p.m. – Weekly Storytime for the Summer Reading Club “LOL”. Cowboy-Themed Storytime. Come dressed as a cowboy or cowgal.
Dularge Branch
837 Bayou Dularge Rd., 851-1752
Tuesday, May 4, 6 p.m. – “I Care Program” and Storytime for pre-k children.
Monday, May 17 – T-shirts and book bags will be available to purchase as part of the Friends of the Library fundraiser.
Monday, May 24, 3 p.m. – Weekly Storytime for the Summer Reading Club “LOL”. Bug-Themed Storytime.
Wednesday, May 26, 1 p.m. – Children’s Mexican Train Dominoes for 5th to 7th graders.
East Houma Branch
778 Grand Caillou Rd., 876-7072
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. – Family Storytime.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Babygarten.
Saturday, May 1, 2 p.m. – Sunflower Windsocks workshop for pre-k to 4th graders.
Saturday, May 8, 2 p.m. – Professional Dancer Javier Juarez will perform. (This program is supported by funds from the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government’s Art Funding Program and administered by the Houma Regional Arts Council and Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library.)
Saturday, May 15, 2 p.m. – Children’s Book BINGO for pre-k to 3rd graders.
Monday, May 17 – T-shirts and book bags will be available to purchase as part of the Friends of the Library fundraiser.
Saturday, May 22, 2 p.m. – Tween “Felt Bugs” craft for 4th to 6th graders.
Thursday, May 27, 10 a.m & 6:30 p.m. – Weekly Storytime for the Summer Reading Club “LOL”.
Thursday, May 27, 6:30 p.m. – Weekly Storytime for the Summer Reading Club “LOL”.
Gibson Branch
6363 S. Bayou Black Dr., 575-2639
Tuesday, May 4, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. – Pre-k & Kindergarten Storytime.
Tuesday, May 11, 3 p.m. – After School Club for 1st and 2nd graders. A fun time to get homework help and make a summer time craft. Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 12, 3 p.m. – After School Club for 3rd and 4th graders. Get homework help and make a summer time craft. Registration is required.
Monday, May 17 – T-shirts and book bags will be available to purchase as part of the Friends of the Library fundraiser.
Tuesday, May 25, 2 p.m. – Weekly Storytime for the Summer Reading Club “LOL”.
Grand Caillou Branch
200 Badou Drive, 563-2014
Friday, May 7, 4 p.m. – “Memories with my Mommy” craft for children of all ages.
Monday, May 17 – T-shirts and book bags will be available to purchase as part of the Friends of the Library fundraiser.
Tuesday, May 25, 2 p.m. – Weekly Storytime for the Summer Reading Club “LOL”.
Montegut Branch
1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390
Thursday, May 6, 3:30 p.m. – Mother’s Day Bouquet craft for children of all ages.
Thursday, May 13, 11 a.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime for 2 to 4 year olds.
Monday, May 17 – T-shirts and book bags will be available to purchase as part of the Friends of the Library fundraiser.
Tuesday, May 25, 2 p.m. – Weekly Storytime for the Summer Reading Club “LOL”.
Mobile Library
Tuesday, May 25, 2 p.m. – Weekly Storytime for the Summer Reading Club “LOL”.
Teen Activities (7th -12th grade)
• Registration for Teen Summer Reading Program “Groovy Summer – READ” begins on May 24, 2010. Read three books or magazines and receive coupons for free stuff. Arts and craft workshops and programs are planned for a groovy summer with friends.
• Friday, May 14 – Dance group Rhythm & Soul will demonstrate hip-hop dance and give a positive message to 7th to 8th graders at the Grand Caillou Middle School. This program is supported by funds from the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government’s Art Funding Program and administered by the Houma Regional Arts Council and Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library.
Main Branch
Saturday, May 22, 3 p.m. – Karaoke Fun.
Bourg Branch
Thursday, May 6, 4 p.m. – Mother’s Day Bouquet workshop. Bring a glass jar.
Dularge Branch
Friday, May 28, 2 p.m. – Teen Craft and library scavenger hunt.
Gibson Branch
Wednesday, May 19, 4 p.m. – Wii bowling.
Grand Caillou Branch
Thursday, May 27, 4 p.m. – Teen Thursday will feature Guitar Hero.
Montegut Branch
Friday, May 7, 3 p.m. – Mother’s Day Edible Bouquet workshop.
Adult Activities
• The fourth annual Adult Summer Reading Program (ASRP) will take place at all branches of the Terrebonne Parish Library System. Adults can sign up beginning May 24. Prizes and incentives are offered to randomly drawn individuals who complete the program. Check with your Terrebonne Parish branch library for details.
Main Branch
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominos.
Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 p.m. – Thinking Out Loud Book Discussion facilitated by Jackie Jackson will meet to discuss Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig.
Thursday, May 6, 2 p.m. – Wii for Seniors.
Thursday, May 20, 7 p.m. – Hot Topics Group meets to discuss gay marriage.
Thursday, May 27, 6:30 – Scrap Booking for Adults workshop in the Arts & Craft room. Bring a scrapbook and pictures.
Exhibits:
* James Shutts will display his artwork throughout the month of May. Shutts’ artwork is hand drawn and painted pieces that are religious in nature.
* Nicholls State University ceramics students will display their wood-fired vessels in the downstairs cases in the lobby. This display is on loan from the students at Nicholls State University and their instructor, Jeff Brown.
* Hand smocked garments and other such items are displayed in the cases in front of circ and in the reference department.
Bourg Branch
Friday, May 14, 11 a.m. – Oral History Get-Together featuring Bingo. Bring covered dish.
Chauvin Branch
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Domino Chicks meet to play Mexican Train.
Thursday, May 6, 1 p.m. – Needles Sewing Circle for experts and beginners. Bring a project to work on.
Tuesday, May 11, 1 p.m. – Bonanza Bingo.
Dularge Branch
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Oil painting classes taught by Gail LeCompte. Bring a canvas, tabletop easel and bag lunch.
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominos.
Thursdays, 10 a.m. – So/Sew Quilting Group meet to make handcrafts and share a potluck lunch.
Monday, May 10, 1 p.m. – Eager Readers Book Discussion will meet to discuss Diamond in the Rough by Diana Palmer.
Thursday, May 13, 3 p.m. – Wii Bowling.
East Houma Branch
Saturday, May 8, 11 a.m. – Second Thoughts Book Discussion will meet to discuss Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd.
Tuesday, May 11, 6:30 p.m. – Big Read Movie Night featuring The Great Gatsby followed by a discussion. Presented by the Houma Regional Arts Council, as part of the Big Read, an initiative to restore reading to the heart of America.
Saturday, May 15, 4 p.m. – Adult bingo with refreshments.
Wednesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. – Free Hispanic Film Night featuring Pan’s Labyrinth. Refreshments will be served.
Exhibits:
* The photographs of P.H. Polk will be on exhibit from May 17-June17. Portraits and Photographs taken by P.H. Polk represent the free people of color during reconstruction. These original photographs are provided to the Terrebonne Parish Library System by the Southern Arts Federation, made possible by a grant from the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Arts Funding Program, administered by the Houma Regional Arts Council and the Friends of the Terrebonne Library.
Gibson Branch
Tuesday, May 18, 11 a.m. – Scrabble into Summer Group.
Grand Caillou Branch
Mondays, 2 p.m. – Bon Appétit Recipe Exchange. Classic Cajun recipes will be exchanged and documented.
Thursday, May 20, 4 p.m. – Crafty Moms workshop will learn how to make hair bows and custom bottle cap necklaces.
Tourist Center
Thursday, May 6, 10 a.m. – Vampire Shrinks Group will meet to discuss Swan Song by Robert McCammon. The library-sponsored book discussion will meet in the Tourist Center Board Room (114 Tourist Drive, Gray, LA).
