Thibodaux Branch - Lafourche Parish Library

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The Newsletter of the Lafourche Parish Public Library
www.lafourche.org
December 2013
Celebrate your freedom to read
...by reading this book on intellectual
freedom written by Lockport teens
Giant National Geographic Map to stop at
SL, Thibodaux branches
Six Lockport teens are newly
published authors.
Teens
Evette
Kayla
Boudreaux,
Chase,
Allison
Plaisance, Morgan Alleman,
Logan
Clement,
and
Rayelynn Hankins thought
up, wrote, created, and
illustrated the new graphic
(not actual map)
The National Geographic’s Giant North American Traveling Map
will make stops at the South Lafourche & Thibodaux branches.
The map should be arriving at the SL Branch around December
10 & the Thibodaux Branch around December 27 to December
30. It will remain at both branches for about two weeks. Children
and their families are welcome to drop by to see the map &
learn more about the continent in a big way.
novel
Knowledge
Delet-
ed__, which is available for
viewing at the Thibodaux,
Lockport,
and
South
Lafourche branches.
The book shows the effects
of censorship on libraries
and people and was made
possible through the Judith
South Lafourche Branch’s Nat Geo Map programs: Storytime:
Dec. 17, 10:30 a.m. Craft: Dec. 23, 11 a.m.
Krug Memorial Fund, the
Check back for info about the Thibodaux Branch’s related
programs in January.
Foundation, & the American
Freedom
to
Library Association.
Read
Freedom to Read
Foundation
Thanks to the Judith
Krug Memorial
Foundation & the
Freedom to Read
Foundation.
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Storytime @ your library
Bayou Blue Branch: December 2, 16, 23, & 30 at 10:30 a.m. & December 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Choctaw Branch: December 5 at 10:30 a.m. & at 4:30 p.m.
Golden Meadow / Biblioteca Hispana Branch: December 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Bilingual Storytime: December 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Larose Branch: December 5 & 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Lockport Branch: December 5 & 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Raceland Branch: December 11 at 10:30 a.m.
South Lafourche Branch:
Storytime: December 3, 10, & 19 at 10:30 a.m.
BabyTime (0 to 24 months): December 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch:
Storytime: December 4 & 18 at 10:30 a.m. &
December 16 at 5:30 p.m. (with the Thibodaux Police Department)
LapTime (0 to 24 months): December 5 & 19 at 10:30 a.m.
A children’s craft typically follows Storytime.
Cool Stuff For Kids
Christmas events are featured in blue.
Bayou Blue Branch
Lockport Branch
Thumbprint Christmas Lights Craft (Ages 4-7): Dec. 11, Christmas Craft: Dec. 19, 4 p.m. Photos with Mrs. Claus:
4:30 p.m. Snowflake Paintings Craft (Ages 8-12): Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 18, 4:30 p.m. Write a Letter to Santa: Dec. 6, 4 p.m.
Raceland Branch
Polar Express Pajama Party: Dec. 23, 3 p.m.
Wii Play: Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m. & Dec. 23, 1 p.m. Macaroni
Choctaw Branch
Angels Craft: Dec. 12, 4:30 p.m. Christmas Social with
Mrs. Claus: Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Santa Craft: Dec. 19, 4:30
*Christmas Fun Craft (Ages 3-9): Dec. 10, 4:30 p.m.
p.m.
Golden Meadow Branch
Dewey Decimal Treasure Hunt: Learn to use the Dewey
system to hunt for clues to a treasure. Dec. 10, 4 p.m.
Reindeer Gift Bag Craft: Dec. 11, 4 p.m.
Paper Christmas Tree Craft: Dec. 16, 4 p.m. Kids’ Bingo:
Dec. 18, 4 p.m. Wii Bowling Tournament:
Dec. 30, 2 p.m. Pictures with Santa: Dec.
17, 5 p.m.
Larose Branch
Visit with Mrs. Claus: Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m.
South Lafourche Branch
Kids’ Bingo: Dec. 18, 4:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa: Dec.
18, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Holiday Open House: Take photos with Santa and more.
December 20, 6 - 9 p.m.
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Vol. 6, Issue 12
All library branches will be closed on
December 24, 25, 26, & 31.
Holiday Happenings
For Tweens & Teens
@ your library
@ your library
We’re decking the halls, so stop by for a bit of holiday
cheer. Santa & Mrs. Claus may make an appearance.
Bayou Blue Branch
Bayou Blue Branch
Kids can begin writing their Santa letter. December 6, 4
p.m.
Choctaw Branch
Choctaw Branch (Ages 10 & up)
Enjoy some family fun with a holiday story hour, craft,
and treats. Take a photo with Mrs. Claus. December 17,
4:30 p.m.
Golden Meadow Branch
Take photos with
December 17, 5 p.m.
Santa.
Bring
Candy Wreath Craft: Dec. 3, 4:30 p.m. Christmas Tea Light
Centerpiece Craft: Dec. 4, 4:30 p.m. Teen Christmas Carol
Karaoke: Dec. 20, 4 p.m.
your
camera.
Larose Branch
Take your photo with Mrs. Claus. Bring your camera.
December 19, 10:30 a.m.
Lockport Branch
Take photos with Mrs. Claus after Storytime. Bring
your camera. December 12, 10:30 a.m.
Raceland Branch
Stop by for a visit with Mrs. Claus during the library’s
holiday social. Bring your camera. December 10, 4 p.m.
South Lafourche Branch
Take a photo with Santa. Bring your camera. December
18, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Stop by the library’s annual Holiday Open House for
photos with Santa and more. December 20, 6 - 9 p.m.
*Make Homemade Gifts for Your Friends: Dec. 3, 4 p.m.
*Christmas Paper Tree Craft: Dec.12, 4 p.m.
Golden Meadow Branch
Dewey Decimal Treasure Hunt: Learn to use the Dewey
system to hunt for clues to a treasure. Dec. 10, 4 p.m. Cupcake
Ornament Craft: Dec. 12, 4 p.m. Kids’ Bingo: Dec. 18, 4 p.m.
Bilingual Bingo: Dec. 19, 4 p.m. Wii Bowling Tournament:
Dec. 30, 2 p.m.
Larose Branch
Origami for Tweens & Teens: Dec. 17, 4 p.m.
Lockport Branch
Teen Craft: Dec. 18, 4 p.m.
Raceland Branch
Mason Jars Craft: Dec. 3, 4:30 p.m. Wii Play: Dec. 5, 4:30
p.m. & Dec. 23, 1 p.m. Macaroni Angels Craft: Dec. 12, 4:30
p.m. Christmas Wreath Craft: Dec. 17, 4:30 p.m. Santa Craft:
Dec. 19, 4:30 p.m.
South Lafourche Branch
Card Fight Club: Play Vanguard, a hot new trading card game.
We’ll teach you. Dec. 7, 1 p.m. Ornament Cupcake Craft: Dec.
12, 4 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Pokémon League Trading Card Game: Dec. 6, 4 p.m.
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Program for Adults…
@ your library
The library isn’t just for kids.
Bayou Blue Branch
Scrapbooking: Dec. 5, 1:30 p.m.
Christmas Card Holder Craft: Dec. 12,
1:30 p.m. Christmas Centerpiece Craft:
Dec. 19, 1:30 p.m.
Choctaw Branch
Christmas Steal-a-Gift: Dec. 4, 1 p.m.
*Christmas Door Hanger Craft: Dec.
12, 10:30 a.m.
Golden Meadow Branch
Wine Etching Glass Craft: Dec. 6, 11
a.m. Bingo: Dec. 3, 11 a.m.
Larose Branch
South Lafourche Branch
Senior Strikers: Dec. 2 & 16, 10 a.m.
Bingo: Dec. 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10 a.m.
*Cuttin’ Up Scrapbooking: Dec. 10,
1 - 5:45 p.m. Christmas pages.
Walk Away the Pounds Workout:
Lockport Branch
Dec. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 27, & 30
Recipe Exchange: Dec. 3, 5 p.m.
Scrapbooking: Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. & Dec.
14 at 2 p.m. Sweatin’ to the Oldies
Exercise Program: Dec. 7, 2 p.m.
Christmas Crafting Bee: Dec. 11, 5 p.m.
Grocery Days Coupon Clipping:
Dec. 17, 5 p.m.
(10 a.m.)
Raceland Branch
Wii Bowling: Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Wreath Craft: Dec. 2, 10:30
a.m. Workout Wednesdays: Dec. 4 & 18,
10:30 a.m. Upcycled Ornament Craft:
Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m.
An * indicates registration is required.
(2 p.m.)
Dec. 2, 16, & 23
Snowman Hat Centerpiece Craft:
Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m.
La Table Francaise: Dec. 17, 4 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
*Victorian Art with a Cajun Twist: Dec.
4, 5 p.m. LIB LUV Book Club: Dec. 6,
1 p.m. The Elegance of the Hedgehog.
*Christmas Card Ornament Craft: Dec.
10, 10 a.m. *Basic Genealogy
Assistance: Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. Author
Talk with Anna Bradford: Dec. 13, 2
p.m. *Craft: Dec. 30, 5 p.m.
Hurray!
The library now has...
Like to watch movies or TV on your
phone, device, or laptop?
Use your library card to check out
movies and TV series online.
Watch movies or TV episodes
anywhere for FREE on your phone,
tablet, or laptop with Hoopla —
through your library.
You can use your library card to check out a limited
number of movies and TV series episodes online each
month for use on your smart phone, tablet, or computer
with the library’s new subscription to hoopla.
It’s easy to use. Ask a library staff member for details.
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Have fun with the family
Check out these programs for people of all ages.
Bayou Blue Branch
Family Movie Night: Disney’s Planet.
Dec. 10, 4:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Day Buffet: Enjoy ice cream
at the library. Dec. 13, 4 p.m.
Open Mic Night: Express your creativity.
Dec. 17, 5 p.m.
Choctaw Branch
Family Christmas Movie: Smurfs: A Christmas Carol.
Cookies & hot cocoa will be served. Dec. 23, 2 p.m.
Golden Meadow Branch
Decorate a Cookie at the Library:
Dec. 4, 4 p.m.
Cinema at the Library: Despicable
Me 2. Dec. 27, 2 p.m.
Lockport Branch
Movie Matinee: The Christmas Bunny. Popcorn & a
drink served. Dec. 23, 1 p.m. Bingo Battle: Dec. 30,
5 p.m.
Raceland Branch
Learn to Crochet with Ms. Nina: Bring a G or H-sized
hook. Dec. 20, 11 a.m. Learn to Hand Quilt with Ms.
Nina:
Dec. 30, 11 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Board Game Night: Dec. 3, 10, & 17, 5 p.m.
Check your library branch’s calendar often for lots of
family-friendly events.
Vol. 6, Issue 12
Technology got you frustrated?
Don’t break the computer; take a class...
@ the library.
Check out these scheduled classes.
Raceland Branch:
Intro to Computers: Dec. 6, 10 a.m.
eReader Training: Dec. 13, 10 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch:
Intro to Computers: Dec. 5 , 2 p.m.
Microsoft Word: Dec. 12, 2 p.m.
The Internet: Dec. 19, 2 p.m.
Call for more info about our one-on-one
technology classes.
Bayou Blue Branch:
985-580-0634
Choctaw Branch:
985-633-6453
Larose Branch:
985-693-3336
Lockport Branch:
985-532-3158
Raceland Branch:
985-537-6875
South Lafourche Branch :
985-632-7140
Thibodaux Branch:
985-447-4119
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Speaking of literacy...
SL Branch wins grant funding to promote
childhood literacy & family reading
The South Lafourche Branch has won an $800
grant from Entergy that will allow it to help foster
childhood literacy and families reading together.
The Lafourche Parish Public Library is partnering
with Turn the Page, a region-wide literacy campaign intended to create a positive awareness of
literacy.
We’re one of several libraries in the region
participating. Check our website for forthcoming
information about our involvement.
For more information about Turn the Page, visit
http://letsturnthepage.com.
Featured Programs
for Adults
Victorian Art with a Cajun Twist: Local artist Sabina Miller
will demo how to make crepe poinsettias dipped in wax for
the holidays.
December 4, 5 p.m.
Book Talk with Author Anna Bradford: Enjoy a meet and
greet with inspirational author Anna Bradford, who will visit
the library to discuss her three books dealing with the
parables of life.
Ms. Bradford will be available for book signings.
December 13, 2 p.m.
Both programs will be held at the Thibodaux Branch.
With the grant, the library will conduct a minireading program for children ages 3 to 6. After
reading five books (with help from Mom, Dad,
Granny, etc.), children earn a free Dr. Seuss book,
in anticipation of Read Across America in March,
which celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
This program has a cut-off limit, so registration is
required to participate. More info is coming.
Look out for our Dr. Seuss programs in March.
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Some things just bear repeating…
The Lafourche Parish Public Library would like to thank all those who voted in support of the
library in the November 16, 2013 election.
Without our existing funding, we would not be able to continue providing the same level of
service to the residents of Lafourche Parish, that level of service that our library users have
come to expect.
Lafourche Parish Public Library
Library Headquarters
Gheens Branch Library
Laura Sanders, Director
Katina Gaudet, Branch Librarian
Claire Cheramie, Programming Administrator
153 N. Leon Drive, Gheens, LA 70355
Regina Lauland, Operations Administrator
Ph. & FAX: (985) 532-2288
314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA, 70373
M - Th: 2 - 6 p.m.; Fri: 1 - 5 p.m.
(985) 446-1163
Lockport Branch Library
FAX: (985) 446-3848
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Charlotte Gaubert, Branch Librarian
Thibodaux Branch Library
720 Crescent Avenue, Lockport, LA 70374
Shannon Porche, Branch Librarian
(985) 532-3158
705 W. Fifth Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(985) 447-4119
Larose Branch Library
FAX: (985) 449-4128
FAX: (985) 532-0270
M - Th: 9 am.. - 7 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Katina Gaudet, Branch Librarian
Choctaw Branch Library
305 E. Fifth Street, Larose, LA 70373
Shannon Porche, Branch Librarian
Ph. & FAX: (985) 693-3336
1887 Choctaw Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ph. & FAX: (985) 633-6453
South Lafourche Branch Library
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Katina Gaudet, Branch Librarian
Bayou Blue Branch Library
16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345
Shannon Porche, Branch Librarian
(985) 632-7140
198 Mazerac Street, Houma, LA 70364
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ph. & FAX: (985) 580-0634
Golden Meadow / Biblioteca Hispana Branch Library
Charlotte Gaubert, Branch Librarian
Katina Gaudet, Branch Librarian
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1403 N. Bayou Drive, Golden Meadow, LA 70357
Raceland Branch Library
Ph. & FAX: (985) 475-5660
Shannon Porche, Branch Librarian
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
177 Recreation Drive, Raceland, LA 70394
Ph. & FAX: (985) 537-6875
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
FAX: (985) 632-4963