South Lafourche Branch - Lafourche Parish Library

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The Home Page
The Newsletter of the Lafourche Parish Public Library
www.lafourche.org
May 2014
Larose author Sean Adams to host book signing at SL Branch
May 15
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Larose native Sean Adams, 21, has published his first book titled “I’m Happy to Be Me”
and will sign copies of his book from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on May 15 at the
South Lafourche Branch.
In his book, Sean shares special moments from his life and explains how he is able to
“find happiness in his life, despite being born with Down Syndrome.”
Copies of Sean’s book will be available for purchase.
Meet Max, our new 3-D printer
Demos scheduled for three main branches
Children’s book authors to take part in
Thibodaux Branch Storytime
Thibodaux Branch
May 9, 3:30 p.m.
South Lafourche Branch
May 14, 10:30 a.m.
Brock and Christy Boutte, the
author & illustrator behind the
children’s book “Gris Gris and the
Cypress Tree” will take part in a
special story hour for children at
the Thibodaux Branch.
A friendly swamp monster, Gris
Gris takes children throughout
Louisiana, teaching them about the
state and its symbols.
May 15, 4 p.m.
Lockport Branch
May 21, 4 p.m.
Meet Max, the Lafourche Parish Public Library’s
new MakerBot 3-D printer.
Have an idea in your head you want to transform
into a three-dimensional object? Max can help.
Drop by one of the three upcoming demos to learn
what Max is capable of and how it can help you.
Celebrate Children’s Book Week May 12 - 18 at your library
Bayou Blue Branch
Raceland Branch
Family Storytime: May 13, 5:30 p.m.
Children’s Storytime: May 12, 2 - 5 p.m. Enjoy
Storytime every hour on the hour.
Larose Branch
Book Giveaway: May 12 - 18. Children 0 to 16 can
get a free book in the library’s Friends of the
Library Book Sale.
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Storytime @ your library
Bayou Blue Branch: May 1 at 4:30 p.m. & May 5, 12 & 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Choctaw Branch: May 15 at 4:30 p.m.
Golden Meadow / Biblioteca Hispana Branch: May 13 at 11:30 a.m.
Bilingual Storytime: May 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Larose Branch: May 1 & 8 at 11 a.m.
Lockport Branch: May 1, 8 & 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Wee Read Infant Storytime (0 to 18 months): May 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Raceland Branch: May 6, 2 p.m.; May 14, 4:30 p.m.; & May 16, 3 p.m.
South Lafourche Branch: May 6, 13 & 20 at 10:30 a.m.
BabyTime (0 to 24 months): May 7 & 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch: May 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 a.m.
& May 12 at 5:30 p.m.
(Storytime on May 21 will feature the Thibodaux Police Department.)
LapTime (0 to 24 months): May 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10:30 a.m.
A children’s craft typically follows Storytime.
Cool stuff for kids to do @ your library
Spring’s here.
Come out & play @ your library.
Raceland Branch
Bayou Blue Branch
Dress Up Like Your Favorite Book Character: May 15, 5 p.m.
Band Aid Fireflies Craft: May 7, 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 - 7.
Sidewalk Art Favorite Book Cover: Give a shout out to your
favorite book cover with sidewalk chalk. May 13, 5 p.m.
Face Painting: May 27, 5:30 p.m.
Duct Tape Bracelet Craft: May 20, 4:30 p.m. Ages 8 - 12.
Choctaw Branch
Kids’ Painting: May 10, 3:30 p.m.
Reading is FUNdamental Book Show-n-Tell:
May 13, 4:30 p.m.
Kids’ Bingo: May 21, 10:30 a.m.
Golden Meadow Branch
Just Play: An unstructured playtime for children.
Wii Bowling: May 27, 3 p.m.
May 3, 10, 24 & 31, 2 p.m.
Kids’ Bingo: May 21, 4:15 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Laffy Taffy Day: May 23. Check out items & get Laffy Taffy.
Clifford the Big Red Dog Fun Day: May 3, 2 p.m.
Larose Branch
*Egg Carton Flowers Craft: May 8, 4 p.m.
Alligator Craft: May 27, 5:30 p.m.
Family Bingo: May 21, 1:30 p.m.
Lockport Branch
Small Words, Special Times Book Club: May 13, 4 p.m.
Items marked with an * require registration.
Sign up at the library.
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Celebrate MOM at your library with these kids’ programs
Check out these programs that celebrate Mother’s Day at your library.
Bayou Blue Branch
Lockport Branch
Storytime: May 5,
10:30 a.m.
Children’s Craft: May 15, 4 p.m.
Choctaw Branch
Mother’s Day Flowers Craft: May 8, 5 p.m.
*Mother’s Day Craft:
Ages 5 - 10.
May 8, 4:30 p.m.
Mother’s Day Fingerprint Flowers Craft: May 7, 4 p.m.
Larose Branch
Raceland Branch
Storytime: May 6, 10:30 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Storytime: May 7, 10:30 a.m.
Laptime Storytime: May 8, 10:30 a.m.
Mother’s Day Take-Away Craft: May 9, all day. Take it home.
*Registration required
Celebrate
You are cordially invited to bring Mom to a
Mother’s Day Tea Party
at
5:45 p.m.
on
May 7
at the
It’s free and open to the public.
at your library branch
Choctaw Branch (all ages)
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: May 5, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Golden Meadow Branch (all ages)
Cinco de Mayo Social: May 5, 4:15 p.m.
Enjoy music and refreshments. Take a whack at
the piñata.
Raceland Branch (children, teens)
South Lafourche Branch offering free DIBELS tutoring
Make paper roses and enjoy chips & salsa.
The South Lafourche Branch is offering free DIBELS
tutoring for children in kindergarten through 4th grades
at 5 p.m. on Thursday evenings. Space is limited.
Thibodaux Branch (all ages)
Tutoring sessions are taught by a retired teacher.
Enjoy chips & salsa, compliments of La Casa
del Sol.
Call the library at 632-7140 to sign up your child.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: May 5, 11 a.m.
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Like to build stuff? Create with LEGO, K’nex @ the library
Drop by the South Lafourche & Thibodaux branches to get
creative, have a blast, and build stuff (maybe even a rocket) at the
library.
LEGO & K’nex building materials are provided.
LEGO Club: May 17, 2 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
*Construct with K’nex: May 2, 16 & 30, 4 p.m. Ages 9 - 13. Sign up.
We’ll bring the pieces; you bring your imagination.
It’s Movie Day at the library.
See what’s showing.
May 22, 4:30 p.m.
Disney’s Frozen
Lockport Branch
Bayou Blue Branch
May 6, 5 p.m.
The Nut Job
Choctaw Branch
May 28, 2 p.m. Judy Moody & the
Not Bummer Summer.
May 17, 2 p.m.
Despicable Me 2
Raceland Branch
May 29, 3 p.m.
Disney’s Frozen
Thibodaux Branch
May 17, 2 p.m. Disney’s Frozen
Thibodaux Branch
May 3, 2 p.m.
Celebrate Clifford the Big Red Dog at the
Thibodaux Branch’s Clifford Fun Day.
Enjoy Clifford books, crafts, and food.
Registration is required to ensure supplies for those
attending. To register your child, call the Thibodaux
Branch at 447-4119.
We’re an app!
Say “Hello” to summer at the Bayou Blue Branch
May 30, 2 p.m.
Kick start your summer with the Bayou Blue Branch’s
Summer Kickoff Celebration.
Enjoy crafts, face painting, refreshments, and more as we
celebrate the arrival of summer.
Bring some friends.
Download our free Lafourche Parish
Public Library app today & enjoy our
digital content at the touch of a
button.
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Have fun with the family
Check out these programs for people of all ages.
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*Registration required.
Sign up at the library.
Bayou Blue Branch
Bayou Blue Branch
Glow Jar Craft: May 14, 4:30 p.m.
Family Storytime: May 13, 5:30 p.m.
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: May 15. Check out
and get a chocolate chip cookie.
Wii Workout: May 22, 5 p.m.
Choctaw Branch
Invent!: Ages 10 and up.
May 7, 4:30 p.m.
Summer Kickoff Celebration: May 30, 2 p.m.
Choctaw Branch
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: May 5, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Nachos & a Movie: May 28, 2 p.m.
Rubber Band Bracelet Craft: May 1, 4:30 p.m.
Gumball Machine Craft: May 15, 4:30 p.m.
Lockport Branch
Cinema at the Library: May 22, 4:30 p.m.
Laffy Taffy Day: May 23. Check out and get Laffy Taffy.
Audio Book Club: May 7, 4 p.m.
Larose Branch
Comics Drawing Lab: May 22, 4 p.m.
Family Bingo: May 21, 1:30 p.m.
Raceland Branch
Lockport Branch
Makeup Tips 101 for Teens: May 2, 3:30 p.m.
Movie Matinee: May 17, 2 p.m.
Bingo Battle: May 19, 5 p.m.
3-D Printer Demo: May 21, 4 p.m.
Laffy Taffy Day: May 23. Check out & get Laffy Taffy.
Mother’s Day Flowers Craft: May 8, 5 p.m.
Sidewalk Art Favorite Book Cover: May 13, 5 p.m. Give a shout out to
your favorite book cover in sidewalk chalk.
Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character: May 15, 5 p.m.
Paint Shop Mixed Media Craft: May 20, 5 p.m.
Crochet with Nina: May 22, 5 p.m.
Raceland Branch
Cinco de Mayo Activity: May 5, 4:30 p.m.
Sidewalk Art: May 13, 5 p.m. Give a shout out to your
favorite book with sidewalk chalk.
Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character: May 15, 5 p.m.
Card Fight Club: May 3, 1 p.m.
DIY Tote Bag Craft: May 8, 4 p.m.
3-D Printer Demo: May 15, 4 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Thibodaux Branch
*Book Pages Craft for Tweens: May 13, 4 p.m.
Cinco de Mayo: May 5, 11 a.m.
Board Game Night: May 6, 5 p.m.
3-D Printer Demo: May 9, 3:30 p.m.
Wii Just Dance: May 16, 3:30 p.m.
Anime Club: May 21, 4 - 5 p.m.
*Teen Picture Frame Craft: May 28, 4 p.m.
Anime Fun Day: May 29, 4 - 6 p.m.
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Programs for Adults…
@ your library
The library isn’t just for kids.
Check out what’s waiting for you.
Bayou Blue Branch
Lockport Branch
Scrapbooking: May 1, 1:30 p.m.
Crystal Vase Painting Craft: May 8,
1:30 p.m. Pepper Earring Craft: May
15, 1:30 p.m. Sun Catcher Craft:
May 22, 1:30 p.m. Wii Workout:
May 22, 5 p.m.
Genealogy Meeting: May 5, 10:30
a.m. Sweatin’ to the Oldies: May 10, 2
p.m. Scrapbooking: May 14, 5 p.m. &
May 24, 2 p.m. Coupon Clipping to
Benefit Military Families Overseas:
May 20, 5 p.m.
Choctaw Branch
Raceland Branch
Bingo: May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10 a.m.
Walk Away the Pounds: (at 2 p.m.)
May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30.
(at 10 a.m.) May 5, 12 & 19. Candy
Dispenser Craft: May 14, 10:30 a.m.
Pokeno: May 20, 2 p.m. La Table
Francaise:
May
20,
4
p.m.
Wii Bowling: May 21, 10:30 a.m.
Pinterest DIY Summer Banner: May
1, 11 a.m. Pinterest DIY Elastic
Bracelet Craft: May 21, 4:30 p.m.
Wall Hanging Craft: May 1, 2 p.m.
Makeup Tips 101: May 2, 3:30 p.m.
Walk the Track Group: May 7, 21 &
28, 10:30 a.m. Canvas Creations
Mixed Media Craft: May 19, 10:30
a.m. Crochet with Nina: May 22,
5 p.m.
Bingo: May 6, 11:30 a.m. Alcohol Ink
Candle Holder Craft: May 9, 11 a.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Zumba: May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 5:30 p.m.
Bingo: May 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10 a.m.
*Genealogy Class: May 8, 9:30 a.m.
*Corrugated Book Ends Craft: May 19,
5 p.m. Pokeno: May 23, 2 p.m.
Larose Branch
Senior Strikers: May 5 & 19, 10 a.m.
Cuttin’ Up Scrapbook: May 8, 1 p.m.
- 6:45 p.m.
Clip coupons for
military families
overseas at the
Lockport Branch.
An * indicates registration is
required to attend.
Free English classes for Spanish
speakers at the South Lafourche
Like book clubs?
Join one of ours.
Lockport Branch
Small Words, Special times Book Club for Parents, Children:
May 13, 4 p.m.
Audio Book Club: May 7, 4 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
LIB LUV Book Club: May 2, 1 p.m.
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
English as a Second Language
(ESL) classes are held on
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to
10:30 a.m.
To sign up or for more info about
the classes, call the library at
632-7140 and ask for Nadia.
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Technology got you frustrated?
This month’s feature resource...
Don’t break the computer; take a class...
@ the library.
Each month we’ll be highlighting some awesome
resources the library offers free–of-charge.
Check out these scheduled classes.
Use Axis360 to check out eBooks (for free) from the
library to your computer or mobile device.
Thibodaux Branch:
Bayou Blue Branch
Intro to Computers & Axis360: May 1, 2 p.m.
May 9, 1 - 2 p.m.
Microsoft Word & Axis360: May 8, 2 p.m.
May 23, 1 - 2 p.m.
The Internet & Axis360: May 15, 2 p.m.
Whether it’s downloading eBooks, signing up for
Facebook or more, your library staff can help.
Ask about our one-on-one classes.
Bayou Blue Branch:
985-580-0634
Choctaw Branch:
985-633-6453
*Golden Meadow Branch:
985-475-5660
Choctaw Branch
Drop in for help anytime.
May 6, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
May 20, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
May 2, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
May 30, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
*For computer classes in Spanish
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
Larose Branch
May 14, 10:30 a.m.
May 22, 4 - 6 p.m.
Lockport Branch
May 12, 10:30 a.m.
Raceland Branch
May 9, 9:30 a.m.
May 5, 2 - 4 p.m.
May 19, 2 - 4 p.m.
Thibodaux Branch
Stream digital graphic novels for free to your PC,
tablet, smart phone, or web-enabled device at
www.lafourche.org.
May 1, 2 p.m.
May 8, 2 p.m.
May 15, 2 p.m.
Lafourche Parish Public Library
Library Headquarters
Lockport Branch Library
Laura Sanders, Library Director
Charlotte Gaubert, Area Librarian
Shannon Porche, Assistant Director
720 Crescent Avenue, Lockport, LA 70374
314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA, 70373
(985) 532-3158
(985) 446-1163
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
FAX: (985) 446-3848
FAX: (985) 532-0270
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Larose Branch Library
Thibodaux Branch Library
Katina Gaudet, Area Librarian
Lynette Fazzio, Area Librarian
305 E. Fifth Street, Larose, LA 70373
705 W. Fifth Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Ph. & FAX: (985) 693-3336
(985) 447-4119
M & W:10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tu & Th: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
FAX: (985) 449-4128
M - Th: 9 am.. - 7 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
South Lafourche Branch Library
Choctaw Branch Library
Lynette Fazzio, Area Librarian
16241 E. Main Street, Cut Off, LA 70345
1887 Choctaw Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 632-7140
Ph. & FAX: (985) 633-6453
M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Golden Meadow / Biblioteca Hispana Branch Library
Bayou Blue Branch Library
Sally Guidroz, Executive Assistant
1403 N. Bayou Drive, Golden Meadow, LA 70357
198 Mazerac Street, Houma, LA 70364
Ph. & FAX: (985) 475-5660
Ph. & FAX: (985) 580-0634
FAX: (985) 632-4963
Raceland Branch Library
Library Board of Control
Charlotte Gaubert, Area Librarian
Bennie Smith, President
177 Recreation Drive, Raceland, LA 70394
Harvey Clement, Vice-President
Ph. & FAX: (985) 537-6875
Eva Shanklin
Judy Bazare
Gheens Branch Library
153 N. Leon Drive, Gheens, LA 70355
Ph. & FAX: (985) 532-2288
M & W: 2 - 6 p.m.; Tues & Th: 3 - 7 p.m.; F: 1 - 5 p.m.
Selma Malcombe
Lafourche Parish Council Library Liaison
John Arnold

South Lafourche Branch - Lafourche Parish Library

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