Good news on the homefront
April 28, 2015
Local faces at nation’s capital for historic Supreme Court moment (AUDIO INSIDE)
April 28, 2015FREE TAX PREP
AM 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
ASTROLAB
May 1
Participants can learn more about the moon and Mars at the Astrolab. Participants can explore and create replicas of objects that are found in space.
@ The Lockport Public Library Branch, beginning at 3 p.m.
B.J. BOURG VISIT
May 2
Author and veteran law enforcement officer B. J. Bourg will discuss his new book, James 516, at the library. Refreshments will be provided.
@ The Thibodaux Public Library Branch, beginning at 10 a.m.
CHILDREN’S BOOK TALK
May 5
In honor of Children’s Book Week, the library will present a book talk featuring children’s titles from the Children’s Book Council Children’s Choice Book Award winners. These books were chosen by children as their favorites.
@ The Bayou Blue Branch, beginning at 6 p.m.
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.
