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May 5, 2015Morgan City rodeo gives money to schools
May 5, 2015FREE TAX PREP
All Month
Volunteer Tax preparers with the organization 4U are offering free basic tax preparation for residents making $58,000 or less through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program during tax season.
§The Lockport, Raceland, Bayou Blue and Larose library branches by appointment.
SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH LIBRARY SEEKING TEEN SUMMER INTERNS All Month
The South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off, is seeking two teen summer interns (ages 16 or 17) from the South Lafourche area for 50 hours of work during the 2015 Summer Reading Program. Teens will earn $10 per hour, for a total summer stipend of $500. Interested teens should pick up an application at the library or request one by emailing Katina Gaudet at kgaudet@lafourche.org. For more information, call the library at (985) 632-7140. The deadline to submit applications is April 30. This program is made possible by a grant from the Young Adult Library Services Association and Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
§The South Lafourche Branch Library, located at 16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off.
PET PHOTO CONTEST
May 1-29
People of all ages can bring in a photo of their pet to the library for the National Pet Month Photo Contest. Winners will be announced on May 29, and receive treats for their pets.
@The Thibodaux Public Library Branch
PAINTINGS FOR MOM
May 7
People of all ages can create a painting on canvas for their mother or any other special woman in their life.
@The Raceland Branch, beginning at 5 p.m.
MOTHER’S DAY STORYTIME BOOK CLUB
May 12
Children can enjoy the Mother’s Day story, Are You My Mother? Adults can register their child in advance to receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last, thanks to a grant from Target. One book per household.
@The Golden Meadow Branch, beginning at 5 p.m.
BLOOD PRESSURE TEST
May 12
People can get their blood pressure checked for free when staff from Lady of the Sea General Hospital’s Learning Center visits the local library.
@The Larose Branch, from 3-7 p.m.
SENSORY OLYMPICS May 13
People can challenge their senses through games and activities at the library. Registration is required, so sign up at the Thibodaux library.
@The Thibodaux Branch, at 1 p.m.
