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There’s always something happening at your local library! Did you know the Lafourche pariah library system is made up of ten to branches Each breach has its own hours and a line-up of interesting events Tins month, you can visit with wetlands animals sign-up for the summer reading program or even learn to code! Stop by and learn something new For more information, reach out to the Lafourche library headquarters at 986.446.1163 or visit online at lafourche.org.
Audubon Wetland Express to visit Lafourche library branches: Enjoy an up-close, hands-on experience with some of our Wetland meet important inhabitants when the Audubon Wetland Express visits the Lafourche Parish Public Library’s three main branches South Lafourche Lockport and Thibodaux-in late mat and early June Visits will take place at 10:30 a.m. May 31st the south Lafourche Branch 16241 E main Street in Cut off 1 p.m. on May 31 at the Lockport Branch, 720 Crescent Avenue; and at 10:30 a.m. on Jure 1 at the Thibodaux Branch. 705 W. Fifth Street. This program is made possible thanks to an after-school STEAM grant from the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, and funded by the Dollar General literacy Fund.
Sit down with STEAM learning at your library: Children and teens can code, construct, create, and more with, engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art. and math) resources at the Lafourche Parish. Public Library, thanks to a $5*000 after-school STEAM grant The library is one of 14 library systems across the country to receive a 2018 Strengthening Communities through Libraries grant from the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American library Association. The grant was funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Every Monday through Thursday. Lafourche’s library branches host STEAM programs for children and teens in the afternoon. Check with your local branch for times.
Summer Reading Program begins May 20 in Lafourche: The Lafourche Parish Public Literary 13 2018 Summer Reading Program begins May 29. people of all ages can sign up and set summer reading goals, register for workshops with limited seating. And learn more about exciting programs being offered this summer. Some programs require registration, so sign up early.
Gheens Library to host Louisiana themed photo contest: The Gheens Branch Library. 153 N. Leon Drive, is hosting a photo contest for children ages 5 to 12, for teens, and for adults in May. Participants cam submit a 5″*7″ or 8″*10″ photo that encompasses a Louisiana theme beginning May 1 for entry. The deadline to submit entries is May 25. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. May 31 at the library. “Refreshments will be served
Local author to discuss parenting special seeds child: Jacqueline Toussaint Levy, author of 90 Days of Affirmations & Prayers: For a Mother with a Special Needs Child will discuss the challenges of raising a special needs child and the obstacles facing both parents and their children at 5:15pm. on May 15 at the Thibodaux Branch Library 705 W. Fifth Street
Celebrate French heritage at the Lockport library: Celebrate Lafourche’s French heritage with French Night at 5 p.m. on May 16 at the Lockport Branch library. 720 Crescent Avenue Story time will be hosted by local French teacher Nadia Talata, and families can make a special French-themed craft.
Show your appreciation for military personnel at the Choctaw library: Write a letter of appreciation or color a picture to be sent in care packages to military members overseas from 10 a.m. to 6 pm on Monday, May
14 through Friday. May 18 at the Choctaw Branch Library. 1887 Choctaw Road
Ice cream at the Gheens library: Children and teens age s 8 to 16 can enjoy a sweet treat with free ice cream, while supplies last at 3 pm. On May 24 at the Gheens Branch Library, 153 N. Lean Drive, to celebrate the upcoming summer
