Children`s author to visit Thibodaux Branch

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April 2012
We will be closed April 6 for Good Friday.
New Thibodaux Branch
now open
Hop on over for Easter fun
It’s nearly Easter.
The newly renovated
former Daily Comet
building now serves as
the new Thibodaux
Branch Library.
Many of our Lafourche Parish
Public Library branches are
rolling out Easter programs for
children in April, including free
Easter egg hunts.
The library, at 705
W. Fifth Street, was
officially opened on
February 28, 2012.
Check out these Easter
events at your local branch.
The library’s new
hours are from 9 a.m. to
7 p.m. on Mondays
through Thursdays and 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Fridays and Saturdays.
The branch’s former
site, the Martha Sowell
Utley Memorial Library,
314 St. Mary Street, has
been transformed to the
library
system’s
headquarters
and
continues to provide free
computer access for the
public.
CHOCTAW BRANCH
Storytime: April 3, 11 a.m.
GOLDEN MEADOW
BRANCH
Easter Egg Hunt: April 4,
4 p.m.
LAROSE BRANCH
Easter Egg Hunt with a visit
from the Easter Bunny: April
5, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy Easter stories, an Easter egg hunt, and
take free photos with the Easter
bunny. Parents are asked to
provide a dozen plastic or candy
eggs for the hunt.
RACELAND BRANCH
Easter Egg Hunt and Easter
Craft: April 4, 4 p.m.
SOUTH LAFOURCHE
BRANCH
Easter Egg Hunt: April 3,
10:30 a.m.
THIBODAUX BRANCH
Easter Egg Hunt with a visit
from the Easter Bunny:
April 4, 10:30 a.m.
If you haven’t seen
the new Thibodaux
Branch, stop by today.
C h i l d r e n ’s a u t h o r t o v i s i t T h i b o d a u x B r a n c h
Remember the three little pigs and the big bad
wolf that blew their houses down?
Turns out they lived in Louisiana...at least according to author Sheila Hebert Collins’ Cajun
retelling of the old tale.
Hebert Collins will visit the new Thibodaux
Branch Library at 2 p.m. on April 14 to read for
children from Les Trois Cochons, her version of the
The Three Little Pigs, and to lead children in song
and more.
Her visit is a part of Nicholls State University’s
14th annual Jubilee: A Festival of the Arts and Humanities.
It is free and open to the public.
Several of our library
branches are participating
in World Book Night, a free
book giveaway to spread
the love of reading to those
who normally don’t read.
Supplies are limited.
See your local branch for
details.
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Storytime @ your library
Storytimes begin at 10:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Bayou Blue Branch: April 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Choctaw Branch: April 3 (11 a.m.), 5, 10 (11 a.m.), & 17 (11 a.m.)
Golden Meadow Branch: April 3, 12 (4 p.m.), & 26 (4 p.m.)
Larose Branch:
Infant - Pre-K Story Hour: April 5, 12, 19, & 26
School-aged Story Hour: April 5, 12, 19, & 26, all at 4:30 p.m.
Lockport Branch: April 5, 12, & 26
Raceland Branch: April 5 & 19
South Lafourche Branch:
Storytime: April 10 & 17
BabyTime (for babies 0 to 24 months): April 4, at 10 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch:
Storytime: April 4, 9 (5:30 p.m.), 11, 18, & 25
LapTime (for babies 0 to 24 months): April 12 & 26
A children’s craft typically follows Storytime.
Kids Corner
Bayou Blue Branch: *Haiku Poetry & Painting - April 13, 2:30 p.m. Call
580-0634 to register. Game Night - April 27, 3 p.m. All ages.
Free tree giveaway
@ Storytime
Choctaw Branch: Kids Kraft: April 10, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Ages 3 and up.
Library Birthday Club: April 18, 4:45 p.m. For children celebrating their
first through tenth birthdays. *Shake & Make Ice Cream - April 26, 2 p.m.
Call 633-6453 to register. All ages.
Larose Branch: Fancy Nancy Tea Party - April 11, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Lockport Branch: *Children’s Craft - April 19, 4 p.m. Call 532-3158 to
register. All ages.
Raceland Branch: Sidewalk Art - April 10, 4 p.m. All ages. Grass Head
People Craft - April 18, 4 p.m. All ages. Tree Art Painting - April 25, 4 p.m.
All ages.
South Lafourche Branch: Children’s Craft - April 24, 5:30 p.m. All ages.
Thibodaux Branch: *Kids Craft - April 12, 4 p.m. Ages 5 - 11. Call 4474119 to register. Children’s Author & Storyteller Sheila Hebert Collins April 14, 2 p.m.
The South Lafourche Branch and
Golden Meadow Plant Materials
Center are teaming up again this year
to hand out native Louisiana trees to
area children.
Children attending Storytime at
10:30 a.m. on April 17 will receive a
free tree, while supplies last, to
honor Arbor Day & Earth Day.
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Explore the world…
from your desk.
Sign up for our
free computer
classes for
beginners.
Bayou Blue Branch
April 5, 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Computers.
April 12, 10:30 a.m. Microsoft Word 2010.
ARE YOU A BOOK LOVER? TRY OUR BOOK CLUBS.
SOUTH LAFOURCHE
Talking Books Book Club: April 26, 6 p.m.
Tween Book Club: April 28, 1:30 p.m.
Teen Book Club: April 28, 2:30 p.m.
THIBODAUX
NEA Big Read Book Discussion: April 9, 5:30 p.m.
Choctaw Branch
Love Medicine.
April 2, 10:30 a.m. Introduction to the Internet.
LIB LUV Book Club: April 13, 1 p.m. People of the Book.
Larose Branch
Science Fiction Book Club: April 21, 2 p.m.
April 11, 10:30 a.m. Introduction to Computers.
April 18, 10:30 a.m. Microsoft Word 2010.
Banned Books Club: April 28, 2 p.m. The Handmaid’s Tale.
teenreads. Teen Book Club Online Chat: April 27, 4 p.m.
Bookends Tween Book Club: April 27, 4:30 p.m.
April 25, 10:30 a.m. Internet and Email.
Lockport Branch
April 4, 10 a.m. Introduction to Computers.
April 18, 10 a.m. Introduction to Computers.
Raceland Branch
April 20, 11 a.m. Introduction to Computers.
April 24, 3 p.m. Introduction to iPhones.
Wii programs
South Lafourche Branch
BAYOU BLUE BRANCH: Wii Games: April 26, 1 p.m. Family Feud.
April 12, 5:30 p.m. Introduction to the Internet.
CHOCTAW BRANCH: Teen/Tween Wii Challenge - April 25, 1 p.m.
Ages 10 & up.
April 19, 5:30 p.m. Introduction to E-mail.
April 26, 5:30 p.m. Introduction to Microsoft Word
2010.
Thibodaux Branch
GOLDEN MEADOW: Teen Wii Games - April 5, 4 p.m.
LAROSE: Senior Strikers - April 9 & 23, 10 a.m. Wii bowling for
seniors. WiiTime Wiimers - April 10, 4:30 p.m. Ages 12 - 15.
Tween Wii Games - April 24, 4:30 p.m. Ages 11 and under.
April 5, 2 p.m. Introduction to Computers.
LOCKPORT: Wii Social for Adults - April 19, 11 a.m. Tween /Teen
Wii Games - April 25, 1:30 p.m.
April 5, 5:30 p.m. Résumé Writing.
RACELAND: Wii Play - April 9, 3 p.m. For tweens & teens.
April 12, 2 p.m. Microsoft Word 2012.
SOUTH LAFOURCHE: Wii Bowling for Adults - April 18, 10:30 a.m.
April 19, 2 p.m. Introduction to the Internet.
THIBODAUX: Teen Wii Day - April 10, 3 p.m. Wii Night - April 16,
4:30 p.m. For all ages.
April 20, 10:30 a.m. OverDrive eBooks.
April 26, 2 p.m. E-mail.
Call your library branch to register.
St. Catherine’s Grief Support Group
Bayou Blue Branch, every Wednesday at 2 p.m.
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Celebrate National Library Week
You belong @ your library.
That’s this year’s theme for National Library Week, a week when libraries,
library lovers, and library supporters celebrate all things “library.”
These days, that covers a lot.
We’re celebrating National Library Week from April 8 through April 14, along
with many other of the nation’s libraries. Stop by for family-friendly fun.
Here’s a glimpse.
THIBODAUX BRANCH
Children’s author and illustrator Sheila Hebert Collins will read for children, lead them in Cajun songs, and more at 2 p.m. on April 14. Hebert is the
author of Les Trois Cochons, a Cajun retelling of the classic Three Little Pigs.
This program is part of Nicholls State University’s Jubilee: A Festival of the
Arts and Humanities.
BAYOU BLUE BRANCH
People of all ages are invited to create their own Haiku poem and then paint
a picture that visually expresses their poem at the Bayou Blue Branch. The
program begins at 2:30 p.m. on April 13 and is a great way to also celebrate
National Poetry Month. The library will provide refreshments. Registration is
required to attend this program. To register, call the library at 580-0634.
CHOCTAW BRANCH
Children ages 3 and up and invited to get crafty and make their own bookmarks at the Choctaw Branch at any time from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on April 10 at
the library.
GOLDEN MEADOW BRANCH
Enjoy coffee and conversation at the Golden Meadow Branch’s Café Veille
from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 11. While you’re there, check out the library’s Historical Center, which provides visitors with a glimpse of life during Golden Meadow’s earlier days.
LAROSE BRANCH
Children of all ages are invited to the Larose Branch’s “Fancy Nancy Tea
Party” from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on April 11. Come dressed up in your favorite
fancy attire (if you like) and join us for tea and crumpets (a fancy name for
biscuits). Parents are also encouraged to attend.
LOCKPORT BRANCH
Join staff members at the Lockport Branch for the library’s annual Open
House at 4:30 p.m. on April 11. Enjoy refreshments and see what your local
library branch has to offer.
RACELAND BRANCH
The Raceland Branch will host a coffee and jazz social for adults at 1 p.m. on
April 13. Enjoy coffee and your favorite jazz musicians. Those attending are
encouraged to bring samples from their own music collection for discussion.
SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH
Interested in genealogy?
Take part in a lively and informative discussion with the Genealogy Volunteer
Interest Group at the South Lafourche Branch at 5 p.m. on April 12. The
group meets monthly at the library and welcomes new members.
Check your branch’s calendar for more National Library Week events.
National Library Week Open Houses
Choctaw Branch
April 11, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Larose Branch
April 11, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy coffee, tea, or a good book.
Lockport Branch
April 11, 4:30 p.m.
Raceland Branch
April 11, 2 - 5 p.m.
South Lafourche Branch
April 10, all day
Thibodaux Branch
April 11, all day
Interested in your family tree? Genealogy help is available.
*Genealogy Assistance: April 3, 12 p.m. at the Thibodaux Branch. Get assistance researching your roots from
local genealogists. Registration is required. Call 447-4119 to register.
Genealogy Volunteer Interest Group: April 12 5 p.m. at the South Lafourche Branch. Meet with others who
share an interest in genealogy. La Table Fracaise: April 17, 4 p.m. at the South Lafourche Branch. Converse
with others in Cajun French.
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Movies @ Your Library
Choctaw Branch
April 24, 1 p.m.
Lockport Branch
The state Dept. of Veterans Affairs
South Lafourche Branch
will be at the Lockport Branch to
Friends of the Library Super
Book Sale
Children’s Movie. Ages 3 and up.
meet with veterans at 9 a.m.
Lockport Branch
on Apr. 10 & 24.
April 9 - 14
April 24, 1:30 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
April 13, 2:45 p.m. Hugo.
Make a Spring Wreath
LSU AgCenter Gardening Program
South Lafourche Branch
Hone Your Writing Skills
with Dr. Lloyd Chiasson
Thibodaux Branch
April 24, 2 p.m.
Learn about perennials and annuals.
Adult Programs
April 11, 3 p.m.
Call 447-4119 for
more information.
with Florist
John-Edna Gilmore
Larose Branch
April 18, 1:30 p.m.
Call 693-3336 to register.
Tween & Teen Programs
Bayou Blue Branch: *Haiku Poetry & Painting - April
13, 2:30 p.m. Call 580-0634 to register. Craft - April 19,
1:30 p.m. Beaded Ring Napkin Holders. Game Night April 27, 3 p.m. All ages.
Choctaw Branch: Coupon Traders Club - April 9, 5 p.m.
*Craft - April 11, 10:30 a.m. Keychains. Register at the
desk.
Golden Meadow Branch: Café Veillee: April 11, 2 - 4
p.m. Enjoy refreshments and conversation. Scrapbooking
- April 20, 1 p.m.
Larose Branch: *Larose Cuttin Ups Scrapbooking April 17, 1 - 6 p.m. Call 693-3336 to register. *Make a
Spring Wreath - April 18, 1:30 p.m., with local florist
John-Edna Gilmore. Call 693-3336 to register. World
Book Night - April 23.
Lockport Branch: *Scrapbooking Memories - April 18,
5:30 p.m. Call 532-3158 to register. Scrapbooking Memories - April 28, 1:30 p.m. No registration required.
South Lafourche Branch: Craft - April 11, 10:30 a.m.
Bingo - April 13 & 27, 10 a.m. Quilting Club - April 14, 9
a.m. Wii Bowling - April 18, 10:30 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch: Board Game Night - April 3, 10, 17,
& 24, 5 p.m. Hone Your Writing Skills with Dr. Lloyd
Chiasson - April 11, 3 p.m. World Book Night Reception April 19, 6 p.m. Coupon Exchange - April 24, 5:30 p.m.
Big Read Adult Craft - April 30, 5 p.m. Dreamcatchers.
Bayou Blue Branch: *Haiku Poetry & Painting: April
13, 2:30 p.m. Call 580-0634 to register. Tween & Teen
Craft - April 20, 3 p.m. Puff-painted drawstring tote bags.
Game Night - April 27, 3 p.m. All ages.
Choctaw Branch: Tween / Teen Poetry - April 12, 4:30
p.m. Ages 10 & up. *Shake & Make Ice Cream - April
26, 2 p.m. Call 633-6453 to register. All ages.
Golden Meadow Branch: Teen Program - April 19, 4
p.m.
Raceland Branch: Sidewalk Art: April 10, 4 p.m. All
ages. Haiku Poetry Creations: April 12, 4 p.m. Grass
Head People Craft: April 18, 4 p.m. All ages. Tree Art
Painting: April 25, 4 p.m. All ages.
South Lafourche Branch: Teen Games - April 14, 1:30
p.m. Visual Poetry Experiment - April 14, 2:30 p.m. Ages
11 - 17. Spring Roll Sushi Candy for Teens - April 25, 2
p.m. Tween / Teen Manga Art Class - April 28, 10 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch: *Teen Craft - April 23, 5 p.m. Call
447-4119 to register.
See p. 3 for book clubs & Wii programs.
*Registration is required.
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