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1 The Home Page The Newsletter of the Lafourche Parish Public Library February 2013 Thibodaux Lockport South Lafourche Bayou Blue Biblioteca Hispana Choctaw Gheens Golden Meadow Larose Raceland Youth Services & Adult Outreach Wi-Fi Café Laissez les bon temps rouler at your library s Mardi Gras parades All Children are invited to participate in the Lafourche Parish Public Library s Mardi Gras parades. Children can come in costume and can walk or be pulled in plain or decorated strollers or wagons. To ensure children s safety, no motorized vehicles are allowed. Children should bring their own throws. No registration is required. For more information on any of our parades, please call the library branch that is hosting it. Krewe of Bookworms February 6, 10 a.m. Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium Golden Meadow Branch Krewe of Li l Readers February 6 10:30 a.m. Larose Branch Krewe de Fantasia February 7 10:30 a.m. Krewe of Once Upon a Time February 7, 10:30 a.m. Bayou Side Park Krewe des Petits Enfants February 8 10:30 a.m. Raceland Branch to host Mt. Zion Baptist Church gospel performance February 20, 4 p.m. Join the Raceland Branch as it welcomes Martin Luther Charles, director of the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Raceland, and the church s Senior and Youth Gospel Choir for a special performance in observance of Black History Month at 4 p.m. on February 20. This program is free and open to the public. Looking to drop some pounds? Exercise with us. Get fit at your library. The New Year is here, and you ve had a bit of a break, so now it s time to make good on all those health & fitness resolutions you made while splurging over those holiday dinners. Many of our library branches have group exercise programs. See Page 4 for participating branches & programs. The Lafourche Parish Public Library will be closed on February 11 and February 12 for the Mardi Gras holidays.

The Home Page Page 2 Storytime @ your library Bayou Blue Branch: Feb. 4, 18, & 25, at 10:30 a.m. Biblioteca Hispana Branch: Feb. 20, 4:30 p.m. Choctaw Branch: Feb. 5, 19, & 26, at 11 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.; & Feb.

5 & 19, at 10:30 a.m. BabyTime (for ages 0 to 24 months): Feb. 6 & 26, at 10 a.m. : Storytime: Feb. 13, 20, & 27, at 10:30 a.m.; & Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m. LapTime (for ages 0 to 24 months): Feb.

2 The Home Page Page 2 your library Bayou Blue Branch: Feb. 4, 18, & 25, at 10:30 a.m. Biblioteca Hispana Branch: Feb. 20, 4:30 p.m. Choctaw Branch: Feb. 5, 19, & 26, at 11 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.; & Feb. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Golden Meadow Branch: Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. Larose Branch: Feb. 14, 21, & 28, at 10:30 a.m. : Feb. 14 & 28, at 10:30 a.m. Raceland Branch: Feb. 7 & 21 at 10:30 a.m.; Feb. 28 at 4:30 p.m. : Storytime: Feb. 5 & 19, at 10:30 a.m. BabyTime (for ages 0 to 24 months): Feb. 6 & 26, at 10 a.m. : Storytime: Feb. 13, 20, & 27, at 10:30 a.m.; & Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m. LapTime (for ages 0 to 24 months): Feb. 7 & 21 at 10:30 a.m. A children s craft usually follows Storytime. Children s workshops to teach love of reading, appreciation for diversity Story Tapestries will host two children s workshops this month, one at the Golden Meadow Branch; the other at the. To register, call the library hosting the workshop. Golden Meadow Branch - (985) The Giggling, Wiggling Book Worm: Feb. 27, 4-6 p.m. Pre-K - 1st Grade Students & their parents Help your child build a love of reading & writing. Children will read, write, draw, dance, make music, & tell stories. - (985) The Fastest Plane: Around the World in 45 Minutes: Feb. 28, 5-7 p.m. 2nd - 5th Grade Students Discover similarities and differences between diverse cultures America, Mexico, & India during this multi-lingual workshop. These workshops are sponsored by the Houma Regional Arts Council s Coastal Communities Youth Arts Project, which is supported by a grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation s Coastal communities Fund.

Page 3 Vol. 6, Issue 2 Your library...out and About More Kids Stuff Bayou Blue Branch Children s Dental Health Craft: Feb. 19, 3 p.m. Heart Healthy Activity: Feb. 26, 3 p.m. Choctaw Branch Mardi Gras Craft: Feb.

5, 4:30 p.m. African Kente Cloth Craft: Feb. 19, 4:30p.m. Children s Craft: Feb. 26, 5:30 p.m. Kids Bingo: Feb. 20, 4:30 p.m. *indicates registration is required. Kids Movie: Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Peter Pan.

Charles Elementary School s Book Character Contest. The judges reviewed children s costumes and asked them questions about their favorite book before selecting winners.

Valentine Craft & Library Lovers Day Celebration: Feb. 14, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Larose Branch: Movie Matinee: Feb. 14, 1 p.m. : Scrapbooking: Feb. 6, 5 p.m.; & Feb. 23, 2 p.m. Family Movie Matinee: Feb.

3 Page 3 Vol. 6, Issue 2 Your library...out and About More Kids Stuff Bayou Blue Branch Children s Dental Health Craft: Feb. 19, 3 p.m. Heart Healthy Activity: Feb. 26, 3 p.m. Choctaw Branch Mardi Gras Craft: Feb. 6, 4:30 p.m. Ages 3 to 9. Wii Games: Feb. 20, 4:30 p.m. Ages 3 to 9. Mario Cart. Golden Meadow Branch Kids Craft: Feb. 13, 4:30 p.m. *Children s Craft: Feb. 21, 4 p.m. Raceland Branch Valentine Hearts Craft: Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m. African Kente Cloth Craft: Feb. 19, 4:30p.m. Children s Craft: Feb. 26, 5:30 p.m. Kids Bingo: Feb. 20, 4:30 p.m. *indicates registration is required. Kids Movie: Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Peter Pan. *Kids Craft: Feb. 14, 4:30 p.m. Ages Book All Day Free Book Day February 14 All book sale books are free Feb. 14. Youth Services staff members, from left, Lisa Whitman, Allison Clark, and Emily Serigne recently served as judges in the St. Charles Elementary School s Book Character Contest. The judges reviewed children s costumes and asked them questions about their favorite book before selecting winners. For All Ages/ Family Programs Bayou Blue Branch: Board Games: Feb. 1, 3 p.m. St. Catherine s Grief Support Group: Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Choctaw Branch: *Painted Canvas Library Bags Craft: Feb. 13, 2 p.m. Sign up at the library. Valentine Craft & Library Lovers Day Celebration: Feb. 14, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Larose Branch: Movie Matinee: Feb. 14, 1 p.m. : Scrapbooking: Feb. 6, 5 p.m.; & Feb. 23, 2 p.m. Family Movie Matinee: Feb. 14, 4 p.m. Popcorn & drinks served. Raceland Branch: Mardi Gras King Cake Party: Feb. 8, 4 p.m. African Kente Cloth Craft: Feb. 19, 4:30 p.m. History of African American Music Presentation: Feb. 25, 4:30 p.m. : Black History Month Movie Matinee: Feb. 5, 2 p.m. The 5 Heartbeats. Board Game Night: Feb. 5 & 19, 5 p.m. Tech Wednesdays: Feb. 6, 13, 20, & 27, 5:30 p.m. New Movie Madness: Feb. 21, 4:30 p.m. Black History Month Movie Matinee: Feb. 22, 2 p.m. Beasts of the Southern Wild.

The Home Page Page 4 Don t just diet...exercise at your library Choctaw Branch - Walk Away the Pounds February 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, 25, & 27, at 10 a.m. - Wii Fit February 13, 1 p.m. Raceland Branch - Moving Free DVD Workout February 6 & 27, at 10:30 a.

27, 5:30 p.m. For Adults An * indicates registration is required to attend. Bayou Blue Branch *Valentine s Day Pins Craft February 7, 12 p.m. *Craft February 21, 1:30 p.m. Choctaw Branch Sweat Treats Bingo February 6, 10:30 a.

4 The Home Page Page 4 Don t just diet...exercise at your library Choctaw Branch - Walk Away the Pounds February 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, 25, & 27, at 10 a.m. - Wii Fit February 13, 1 p.m. Raceland Branch - Moving Free DVD Workout February 6 & 27, at 10:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. - Walk Away the Pounds February 1, 6, 13, 15, 20, 22, & 27, at 2 p.m. February 4, 18, & 25, at 10 a.m. - Group Workout February 6, 13, & 20, at 5:30 p.m. Bayou Health & Wellness Seminar with Kandi Singleton: Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m. For Adults An * indicates registration is required to attend. Bayou Blue Branch *Valentine s Day Pins Craft February 7, 12 p.m. *Craft February 21, 1:30 p.m. Choctaw Branch Sweat Treats Bingo February 6, 10:30 a.m. Golden Meadow Branch Bingo February 5, 11 a.m. Scrapbooking February 22, 1 p.m. Larose Branch Senior Strikers February 4 & 18, 10 a.m. *Cuttin Up Scrapbooking February 19, 1 p.m. Trading Titles Book Club February 26, 10:30 a.m. Wii Games: Wii Fit. Feb. 13, 1 p.m. *Craft Feb. 19, 5 p.m. Raceland Branch *Love Flower Craft Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. Canvas Creations Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. Bingo Feb. 1, 15, & 22, 10 a.m. Quilting Club Feb. 9, 9 a.m. *Craft Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m. La Table Francaise Feb. 19, 4 p.m. ( cont.) Wii Bowling Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. Scrapbooking Feb. 23, 9 a.m. LIB LUV Book Club Feb. 1, 1 p.m. Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin *Basic Genealogy Assistance Feb. 14, 9:30 a.m. Call to register. *Crochet & Quilting Feb. 18, 5 p.m. Coupon Exchange Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m. *Craft Feb. 25, 5 p.m. Black History Month Trivia Contest Feb. 26, 5:30 p.m. Winner will receive a $25 gift certificate. Bayou Health & Wellness with Kandi Singleton Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m. Banned Books Club Feb. 23, 2 p.m.

Page 5 Vol. 6, Issue 2 Get your taxes done.

Appointments are required at those branches marked with an *. To schedule an appointment, call the library branch where you would like to have your taxes done.

m. - 5 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Raceland Branch Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesdays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. * Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30 a.

Each Wednesday at the Thibodaux Branch, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., we ll be teaching something new.

20 The Internet: Feb. 27 Choctaw Branch (1 p.m.) OverDrive ebooks: Feb. 5 & 26 The Internet: Feb. 19 Larose Branch (10:30 a.m.) Intro to Computers: Feb. 20 & 27 (11 a.m.) Microsoft Publisher 2010: Feb.

5 Page 5 Vol. 6, Issue 2 Get your taxes done...for your library branch Volunteer tax preparers will be out in our libraries to file simple returns for those making less than $50,000. Appointments are required at those branches marked with an *. To schedule an appointment, call the library branch where you would like to have your taxes done. See Page 8 for branch phone numbers. *Bayou Blue Branch Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m. *Choctaw Branch Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. *Golden Meadow Branch Mondays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Larose Branch Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. *Raceland Branch Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesdays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. * Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Don t get frustrated...just take a computer or tech class at your library Computer your library Tech the Got a few minutes? Each Wednesday at the Thibodaux Branch, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., we ll be teaching something new. Stay for just a few minutes & learn how to check your account online, use Facebook, & much more. Bayou Blue Branch (10:30 a.m.) Intro to Computers: Feb. 6 Microsoft Word: Feb. 20 The Internet: Feb. 27 Choctaw Branch (1 p.m.) OverDrive ebooks: Feb. 5 & 26 The Internet: Feb. 19 Larose Branch (10:30 a.m.) Intro to Computers: Feb. 20 & 27 (11 a.m.) Microsoft Publisher 2010: Feb. 5 Computer Basics: Feb. 19 Raceland Branch (10 a.m.) Computer Basics: Feb. 1 (5:30 p.m.) The Internet: Feb. 7 Feb. 14 Microsoft Word 2010: Feb. 21 (2 p.m.) Intro to Computers: Feb. 7 Microsoft Word 2010: Feb. 14 The Internet: Feb Feb. 28 Most computer classes require registration to attend. Check with your library branch for more information. Got questions about your ereader, ipad, or other device? your library.

6 The Home Page Page 6 Teens & Tweens Bayou Blue Branch *Sweetheart Picture Frames Craft Feb. 6, 3 p.m. Presidential Trivia Game Feb. 15, 3 p.m. Heart Healthy Activity Feb. 26, 3 p.m. Biblioteca Hispana Branch Tween & Teen Movie Feb. 21, 4 p.m. Choctaw Branch Chocolate Tasting Party Feb. 15, 2 p.m. Ages 10 & up. *Canvas Painting Feb. 21, 4:30 p.m. Ages 10 & up. Golden Meadow Branch Craft Feb. 7, 4 p.m. Keep Calm & Game On Feb. 14, 4 p.m. Larose Branch Comic & Manga Drawing Class Feb. 5, 4 p.m. Ages Wiitime Wiimers Wii Games Feb. 15, 1 p.m. Games Galore Feb. 26, 4 p.m. An * indicates registration is required. Sign up at the library. Wii Games Feb. 13, 4 p.m. *Anime Club Feb. 16, 2 p.m. Ages Watch classic anime & eat Japanese snacks. *Eat Your Heart Out Zombie Bingo Feb. 20, 4 p.m. Ages *Comic & Manga Drawing Class Feb. 27, 4 p.m. Ages *Forensics Unit Club Feb. 28, 4 p.m. Learn CSI techniques. Raceland Branch Valentine Hearts Craft Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m. Just Dance Wii Game Feb. 26, 4:30 p.m. Crafts & Games Feb. 2, 2 p.m. *Tween Mardi Gras Mask Craft Feb. 4, 5 p.m. Teen Anti-Valentine s Day Celebration Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Anime Movie: My Neighbor Totoro Feb. 15, 3 p.m. *Teen Craft Feb. 28, 5 p.m.

Center s food bank restock its shelves after the holidays. Want to help? Bring any of the items below to our participating branches.

spaghetti dinners Canned meat Peanut butter Corn bread / biscuit mix Grits Skillet dinners Rice Around your library.

7 Page 7 Vol. 6, Issue 2 Help the local food bank restock its shelves The South Lafourche, Golden Meadow, and Biblioteca Hispana branches will be collecting food items to help the Catholic Community Center s food bank restock its shelves after the holidays. Want to help? Bring any of the items below to our participating branches. The food bank needs: Canned vegetables & fruit Canned beans Soup Tomato sauce Sugar Macaroni & cheese Canned juice & milk Sardines Dried cereal Oatmeal Instant potatoes Spaghetti Canned spaghetti dinners Canned meat Peanut butter Corn bread / biscuit mix Grits Skillet dinners Rice Around your library...a few of the sights Cooking oil Canned tuna Jelly & jam Crackers Flour Ramen noodles Sloppy Joe sauce / chili The Purple Diamonds Red Hatters met recently at the South Lafourche Branch Sandra Boudreaux of the Lafourche Heritage Society, right, presents Helen Brunet, Lafourche Parish Public Library acquisitions librarian, a plaque and donation in memory of Doris Mae N. Ledet. Mrs. Ledet was very active in local genealogy and was a long-time genealogy researcher and instructor at the.

8 Lafourche Parish Public Library Library Headquarters Regina Lauland, Interim Director Claire Cheramie, Assistant Director 314 St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, LA, (985) FAX: (985) a.m. - 5 p.m. Library Allison Reed, Branch Associate I 705 W. Fifth Street, Thibodaux, LA (985) FAX: (985) M - Th: 9 am p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Choctaw Branch Library Luticia Cortez, Manager 1887 Choctaw Road, Thibodaux, LA Ph. & FAX: (985) Bayou Blue Branch Library Golden Meadow Branch Library Raceland Branch Library Biblioteca Hispana Branch Library Gheens Branch Library Jasmine Richard, Branch Librarian 153 N. Leon Drive, Gheens, LA Ph. & FAX: (985) M - Th: 2-6 p.m.; Fri: 1-5 p.m. Library Jasmine Richard, Branch Librarian 720 Crescent Avenue, Lockport, LA (985) FAX: (985) M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Larose Branch Library Brenda Bascle, Manager 305 E. Fifth Street, Larose, LA Ph. & FAX: (985) Library Patricia Boatman, Branch Librarian E. Main Street, Cut Off, LA (985) FAX: (985) M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tangella Bergeron, Branch Associate I Patricia Boatman, Branch Librarian 198 Mazerac Street, Houma, LA N. Bayou Drive, Golden Meadow, LA Ph. & FAX: (985) Ph. & FAX: (985) Jessica Cassel, Branch Associate II Patricia Boatman, Branch Librarian 177 Recreation Drive, Raceland, LA N. Bayou Drive, Golden Meadow, LA Ph. & FAX: (985) Ph. & FAX: (985) M - Th: 2-6 p.m.; Fri: 3-5 p.m. (in the Golden Meadow Branch) Library Board Lynette Fossum, President Harvey Clement, Vice President James Cantrelle Shane Hebert Selma Malcombe Eva Shanklin Bennie Smith Aaron Caillouet Parish Council Library Liaison

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