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The Newsletter of the Lafourche Parish Public Library
www.lafourche.org
July 2013
Laura Sanders selected as Lafourche’s new library director
A native of Oklahoma and longtime resident of Thibodaux, Laura Sanders is
the Lafourche Parish Public Library’s new director.
Previously, Sanders was a middle-school math teacher for 13 years, the last
seven years at West Thibodaux Middle School. An avid reader from an early
age, she decided to pursue a Master of Library and Information Science
degree from Louisiana State University, from which she graduated in May
2012. She began working for the Lafourche Parish Public Library shortly
afterwards, overseeing library branches in the Central Lafourche area.
Sanders looks forward to leading the library system in its next phase of
development, that of expanding library programming and collections.
“We currently have extensive programs and collections of both print and
digital media, and we are looking to increase both to better meet the
growing needs and demands of our patrons and communities,” said
Sanders.
Library director Laura Sanders
“My goals as director are to
inspire lifelong learning, advance
knowledge, enrich the lives of our
patrons, and strengthen our
communities.”
“I look forward to working with staff and communities to continue to bring
our libraries into the 21st century and to make them the heart of the
communities in which they are located.”
Sanders and her husband Bill have three children: Wil, 17; Ian, 14; and
Addisyn, 5.
The Library Board of Control appointed Sanders library director in May.
ZOOMobile to visit Wetlands Center July 25
Celebrate the wonders of nature
when the Audubon ZOOmobile visit
the Wetlands Acadian Cultural
Center, Jean Lafitte National
Historical Park & Preserve in
Thibodaux at 10:30 a.m. on July 25.
Don’t miss Harvey Rabbit & Friends.
South Lafourche Branch: July 16, 10:30 a.m.
Photo Credit: www.harveyrabbit.org
Holy Savior School Cafeteria in Lockport: July 16, 2 p.m.
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux: July 17,
10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Soulful Arts Entertainment to perform at Raceland Branch
Enjoy a free performance by Soulful Arts Entertainment at
10:30 a.m. on July 24 during the library’s Summer
Reading Closing Program. All are invited to attend.
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Storytime @ your library
Bayou Blue Branch: July 1, 8, 15, & 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Choctaw Branch: July 2 & 11, at 10:30 a.m.
Golden Meadow / Biblioteca Hispana Branch: July 2, 5*, 9, 12*, & 19*, at 2 p.m.
(An * indicates a Bilingual Storytime.)
Larose Branch: July 3 & 10, at 2 p.m.
Lockport Branch: July 1 & 11, at 2 p.m.
Raceland Branch: July 3 & 10, at 10:30 a.m.
South Lafourche Branch:
Storytime: July 2 & 9, at 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime: (for children 0 to 24 months):
July 3, 10, & 17, at 10:30 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch:
Storytime: July 3, 10, & 31, at 10:30 a.m.;
July 10, 2 p.m.; & July 8 & 22, at 5:30 p.m.
A children’s craft typically follows Storytime.
Register early for parish art & crafts workshops
Painting Workshop:
Ages 8 - 12.
July 8, 3 p.m.
Bayou Blue Branch
July 11, 1 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Make an ill child
smile!
July 10, 3:30 p.m.
July 11, 3 p.m.
Juggling Workshop:
Ages 8 - 12.
Cut Up & Cut Out for Lara’s
Gowns for Smiles
Golden Meadow Branch
Lockport Branch
July 8, 1 p.m.
July 2, 2 p.m.
Larose Branch
South Lafourche Branch
July 9, 1:30 p.m.
July 3, 10:30 a.m.
WHAT: Help Mrs. Susan of Lara’s
Gowns for Smiles by cutting out
fabric to make hospital gowns for ill
children.
Lockport Branch
Thibodaux Branch
July 9, 10:30 a.m.
July 1, 2 p.m.
Choctaw Branch
July 11, 10:30 a.m.
Raceland Branch
July 10, 1 p.m.
South Lafourche Branch
Space is limited, so register early for workshops.
WHERE: Choctaw Branch
WHEN: July 18 & July 31, 1 p.m.
She’ll sew the fabric into free
hospital gowns for children.
Even the little ones can help. Those
ages 11 and under can make Get Well
cards for kids.
For more information, call the
Choctaw Branch at 633-6453.
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Fun Stuff for Kids
Bayou Blue Branch
July 18, 2 p.m.
Patriotic Craft: July 3, 12 p.m.
*Story & Craft: Ages 2 to 7
Go Fish! Card Game:
July 2, 2 p.m.
July 9, 1 p.m. Ages 10 & up.
Night Fright Whooo..
Choctaw Branch
July 9, 2 p.m. Mosaic de Mexico
Independence Day Craft: July 2,
10:30 a.m. (after Storytime)
July 19, 2 p.m. Parents Day
South Lafourche Branch
Ages 3 to 6.
Children’s Crafts:
July 9, 2 p.m.
Ages 4 to 7
Egyptian Treasures
July 11, 10:30 a.m.
*Big Kids’ Craft: Ages 7 to 10.
Dinosaur Fossil
July 10, 2 p.m.
July 18, 10:30 a.m. Mummy
Egyptian Treasures
Ages 8 to 12
Gheens Branch
July 5, 10:30 a.m. Pirate Map
Painted Rocks Craft: July 9,
10:30 a.m. To be held at VacherieGheens Community Center.
July 12, 10:30 a.m.
Kids’ Crafts: July 2 & 9, 3 p.m.
Kids’ Bingo: July 31, 2 p.m.
Larose Branch
YUM!
July 17, 2 p.m. Green Project
*Little Kids’ Craft:
Golden Meadow Branch
Enjoy Ice Cream Day at
Dinosaur Fossil
July 19, 10:30 a.m. Mummy
Kids’ Bingo: July 17, 4:30 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Golden Meadow Branch
July 22, 2 p.m.
Enjoy a treat while supplies last.
Gummies!
July 15 is
Gummy Worm Day.
*Kids’ Crafts: Ages 5 to 11
July 2, 4:30 p.m.
*Summer Crafts: Ages 6 to 10
Egyptian Headband
July 11 & 18, 10:30 a.m.
July 16, 4:30 p.m. Coiled Snake
Get a Gummy treat
at these branches:
Lockport Branch
*Crafts: Ages 4 to 10
July 10, 10:30 a.m.
July 17, 10:30 a.m. Parents Day
Raceland Branch
*4th of July Craft: July 1, 2 p.m.
*Registration required.
Golden Meadow Branch
(when you check out)
&
Choctaw Branch
*Night Fright Craft: Ages 8 to 16
July 3, 2 p.m.
*Roman Upscaled Bowl Craft:
Ages 8 to 16. July 11, 2 p.m.
*See the Light Craft: Ages 8 to 16
Drop by the library and
treat yourself!
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Dig into cool stuff for tweens & teens
An * indicates registration is required.
Bayou Blue Branch
Lockport Branch (Ages 11—17)
Patriotic Craft: July 3, 2 p.m.
*Surface Wall Hangers: July 10, 2 p.m.
Go Fish! Card Game: July 9, 1 p.m. (Ages 10 & up)
Anime Club: July 13, 2 p.m.
*Canvas Art: July 17, 11 a.m.
*Self-Portrait boxes Craft: July 17, 2 p.m.
*Dirt-Digging T-Shirts: July 18, 1 p.m.
Raceland Branch
*Picture Frames Craft: July 24, 2 p.m.
*4th of July Craft: July 1, 2 p.m.
Scrabble: July 23, 1 p.m. (Ages 12 & up)
*Night Fright Craft: July 3, 2 p.m. (Ages 8 to 16)
*Hibiscus Painting: July 25, 1:30 p.m.
*Roman Bowl Craft: July 11, 2 p.m. (Ages 8 to 16)
Choctaw Branch (Ages 11 & up.)
*See the Light Craft: July 18, 2 p.m. (Ages 8 to 16)
Sidewalk Chalk Art: July 5, 2 p.m.
South Lafourche Branch
*Paint Chip Art: July 12, 2 p.m.
Craft: July 3, 2 p.m.
Wii Dance Party: July 19, 2 p.m.
Gheens Branch
Crafts & Games: Card Fight Club—Play Vanguard, a
hot new trading card game. Don’t know how? Others
will help you learn.
*Hieroglyphic Paper Craft: July 12, 10:30 a.m.
July 6, 1 p.m.
Golden Meadow Branch
Wii Games: Play “dance” games.
Cinema @ the library: July 10, 2 p.m.
July 17, 2 p.m.
Zombie Doll Craft: July 18, 4 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch (for teens)
Parents Day Craft: July 25, 4 p.m.
*Steampunk Junk Craft: July 5, 1 p.m.
Larose Branch
*Decorative Magnet Craft: July 19, 1 p.m.
Summertime Wii: July 8, 2 p.m.
Sheriff’s Office to present safety
program at Lockport Branch
LSU AgCenter Extension Agent Mike Hebert
July 15, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Included:
Child fingerprinting,
DNA swabbing, &
Iris scanning
Safety Awareness
It’s free. Join us.
presents a
Creating Terrariums & Container Gardens
Lockport Branch
July 8, 10 a.m.
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Ground Breaking Events for Adults
Bayou Blue Branch
Lockport Branch
Thibodaux Branch
Go Fish! Game: July 9, 1 p.m.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: A representative will be available to meet with local
veterans.
Game On!: Play board games.
*Create a Collage: July 11, 12:30 pm.
Scrabble Game: July 23, 1 p.m.
*Hibiscus Painting:
July 25, 1:30 p.m.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10:30 a.m.
June 9 & 23 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
*Basic Genealogy Assistance: Get help
looking for your ancestors.
*Art Workshop: July 15, 2 p.m.
July 11, 9:30 a.m.
St. Catherine’s Grief Support Group:
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Tea Social: Bring in old photos,
reminisce, and enjoy refreshments with
others.
Choctaw Branch
July 18, 3 - 5 p.m.
*Painted Birdhouses: July 8, 2 p.m.
Raceland Branch
Golden Meadow Branch
4th of July Craft: July 1, 2 p.m.
Bingo: July 3, 11 a.m.
*Jewelry Designs: July 8, 10 a.m.
Cinema @ the library: July 10, 2 p.m.
*Tray Craft: July 15, 10:30 a.m.
Larose Branch
South Lafourche Branch
Senior Strikers: Wii bowling.
Walk Away the Pounds Exercise
July 1 & 15, 10 a.m.
(10 a.m.)
*Cuttin’ Up Scrapbooking
July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
July 23, 1 p.m.
(2 p.m.)
*Craft: July 15 & 29, 5 p.m.
Day by Day Support Group for Widows
& Widowers: July 15, 5:30 p.m.
*Crocheting/Quilting: July 22, 5 p.m.
An * indicates registration is
required to attend.
To register, sign up at the library.
July 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, & 31
Craft: July 10, 10:30 a.m.
*Art Workshop: July 15, 10:30 a.m.
La Table Francaise: Converse with
others in Cajun French. July 9, 4 p.m.
Spots still available for free English classes
for Spanish speakers - Sign up today
We’re taking names for English classes for Spanish
speakers at the South Lafourche & Larose branches.
For more info or to sign up,
call Nadia, who speaks Spanish, at
the South Lafourche Branch at 632-7140.
Celebrate your
FREEDOM TO READ by
making expressive art
Lockport Branch
July 30 & 31, 2 p.m.
Help make cool art for an art wall & sculptures to
express the freedom to read. For ages 10 & up.
This project is supported by a grant from the
Freedom to Read Foundation.
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Don’t get frustrated...Just take a computer or tech class at your library
Bayou Blue Branch
South Lafourche Branch (5:30 p.m.)
Ask about one-on-one classes.
The Internet: July 11
Choctaw Branch
Email: July 18
Ask about one-on-one classes.
Microsoft Word: July 25
Larose Branch
Ask about one-on-one classes.
Lockport Branch
Computer Basics: July 5, 10 a.m.
Sign up at your library.
Microsoft Word: July 12, 10 a.m.
Raceland Branch
Need one-on-one help?
Computer Basics: July 12, 10 a.m.
We do that, too.
Thibodaux Branch
Ask about one-on-one classes.
Many of our library branches offer
one-on-one computer help in addition
to our scheduled classes. Ask at your
library branch to see if you can schedule some one-on-one computer time
with a staff member.
Need a computer? Drop by your library
branch & use a computer for free.
Got questions about your eReader, iPad, or other device?
Ask @ your library.
Into banned books?
Check out our Banned Books Club at the
Thibodaux Branch.
July 27, 2 p.m. The Red Pony
Need some support?
The library now subscribes to Zinio.
Ask a staff member how you can read dozens of magazines
on your computer, smartphone, eReader, or other device.
Try one of these groups.
It’s free.
Are you interested in who’s in your family tree?
Get *Basic Genealogy Assistance July 11,
Thibodaux Branch. Call 447-4119 to register.
9:30
a.m.
at the
Like to speak Cajun French? Talk with others in Cajun French at La Table
Francaise, which will meet at 4 p.m. on July 9 at the
South Lafourche Branch.
St. Catherine’s Grief Support
Bayou Blue Branch: Wednesdays, 11 .a.m.
Day by Day Support Group for
Widows & Widowers
Thibodaux Branch: July 15, 5:30 p.m.
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Looking for something
to do with the family?
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Celebrate another great summer
at our Summer Closing Programs
Check out these programs, which
are open to people of all ages.
Bayou Blue Branch
Free Paperback Book Day: Get a free paperback on
July 30.
Choctaw Branch
Family Bingo: July 23, 2 p.m.
Mystery Monday: July 29, 2 p.m.
Golden Meadow Branch
Gummy Worm Day: Get a treat when you check out on
July 15.
Larose Branch
Family Bingo: July 17, 2 p.m.
Lockport Branch
Family Movie Matinee: The Smurfs. July 3, 1 p.m.
LSU AgCenter Presentation: Learn to create terrariums
and containers gardens with Mike Hebert.
July 8, 10 a.m.
Line Dancing: July 8, 1 p.m.
Sheriff’s Office Safety Class: July 15, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Family Movie Matinee: The Lightning Thief
July 20, 1 p.m.
Crafting Bee: July 27, 2 p.m. Basket Making.
Raceland Branch
4th of July Craft: July 1, 2 p.m.
Parents Day Story & Craft: July 19, 2 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Board Game Night: July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 5 p.m.
New Movie Madness: Jack the Giant Slayer
July 18, 4 p.m.
Pokemon League Trading Card Game: July 26, 4 p.m.
Bayou Blue Branch: Take part in a Happy Reader
Scavenger Hunt, geared toward children & teens.
Prizes will be announced, and refreshments served.
Adults also welcome. July 22, 10:30 a.m.
Choctaw Branch:
(for children) July 25, 2 p.m.
(for ages 11 & up) July 26, 2 p.m.
(for adults) July 22, 2 p.m.
Golden Meadow Branch: Enjoy refreshments, get
your certificates, and see if your name is pulled for a
prize. July 23, 2 p.m.
Gheens Branch: The Gheen’ closing program will be
held at the Vacherie-Gheens Community Center.
July 25, 10:30 a.m.
Larose Branch: We’ll have prizes & goodies & hand
out summer reading certificates. July 24, 2 p.m.
Lockport Branch: Games, activities, and prizes!
Winners will be announced for the drawings.
July 25, 2 p.m.
Raceland Branch: Enjoy a free performance by
Soulful Arts Entertainment & more.
July 24, 10:30 a.m.
South Lafourche Branch: Get your summer reading
certificates, goody bags, & more. July 23, 10:30 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch: Get your summer reading
certificates & more. July 24, 10:30 a.m.
Thanks for a great summer!
Keep Reading.
Lafourche Parish Public Library
Library Headquarters
Lockport Branch Library
Laura Sanders, Director
720 Crescent Avenue, Lockport, LA 70374
Claire Cheramie, Assistant Director
(985) 532-3158
Regina Lauland, Assistant Director
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA, 70373
Larose Branch Library
(985) 446-1163
Katina Gaudet, Branch Librarian
FAX: (985) 446-3848
FAX: (985) 532-0270
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
305 E. Fifth Street, Larose, LA 70373
Thibodaux Branch Library
Ph. & FAX: (985) 693-3336
Shannon Porche, Branch Librarian
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
705 W. Fifth Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
South Lafourche Branch Library
(985) 447-4119
Katina Gaudet, Branch Librarian
FAX: (985) 449-4128
M - Th: 9 am.. - 7 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345
Choctaw Branch Library
(985) 632-7140
Shannon Porche, Branch Librarian
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
1887 Choctaw Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Golden Meadow / Biblioteca Hispana Branch Library
Ph. & FAX: (985) 633-6453
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
Bayou Blue 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.
FAX: (985) 632-4963
198 Mazerac Street, Houma, LA 70364
Ph. & FAX: (985) 580-0634
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Library Board
Raceland Branch Library
Lynette Fossum, President
177 Recreation Drive, Raceland, LA 70394
Harvey Clement, Vice President
Ph. & FAX: (985) 537-6875
Judy Bazare
M - Th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Shane Hebert
Gheens Branch Library
Selma Malcombe
153 N. Leon Drive, Gheens, LA 70355
Eva Shanklin
Ph. & FAX: (985) 532-2288
Bennie Smith
M - Th: 2 - 6 p.m.; Fri: 1 - 5 p.m.
Aaron Caillouet
Parish Council Library Liaison