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Kindness Challenge

11/03/2025 @ 8:30am to 11/26/2025 @ 4:00pm
Bayou Blue - Circulation Area at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Giveaways & Contests, Social

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Spread kindness by joining our Kindness Challenge.  During November, pick up a kindness card, complete it by November 26, and earn a prize.Age Group:  All AgesProgram Typ...

Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Circulation Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Giveaways & Contests, Social
Event Details:

Spread kindness by joining our Kindness Challenge.  During November, pick up a kindness card, complete it by November 26, and earn a prize.

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Homeschool Hangout – Turkey Painting

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thibodaux - Conference Room 120 at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Are you a homeschooler? Are you thinking about homeschooling? Would you like to meet other families who homeschool? Join us this month as we create a turkey painting.Age Group: &nb...

Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you a homeschooler? Are you thinking about homeschooling? Would you like to meet other families who homeschool? Join us this month as we create a turkey painting.

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Taste Test Challenge

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Larose - Meeting Room at Larose Branch

Program Type:

Food & Cooking, Play & Games

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Event Details:

Think you can identify your favorite candy and flavors?  Stop by the Larose Library and test your taste buds in this yummy challenge.Age Group:  Ages 6-15Program Type:&nb...

Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Play & Games
Event Details:

Think you can identify your favorite candy and flavors?  Stop by the Larose Library and test your taste buds in this yummy challenge.

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Cajun Heirlooms Crocheting: Beginner's Workshop

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Gheens - Children's Area at Gheens Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Rachel Bellanger with Cajun Heirloom Crocheting will hold beginners’ workshops. Participants will have hands-on instruction in learning different crocheting techniques.Age Group: &...

Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Children's Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Rachel Bellanger with Cajun Heirloom Crocheting will hold beginners’ workshops. Participants will have hands-on instruction in learning different crocheting techniques.

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Munch Bunch: Candy Sushi

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids

Event Details:

Join us as we create a treat you can eat! Today you can assemble your own “sushi” using sweet treats.Age Group:  Ages 0-12Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Join us as we create a treat you can eat! Today you can assemble your own “sushi” using sweet treats.

  • Age Group:  Ages 0-12
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Paper Flower Craft: Roses (L10)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thibodaux - Conference Room 120 at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

This month we are getting back into making paper flowers! We will make a blushing Fall rose. Age Group:  Ages 13+Program Type:  (L10) Limited to the first 10 partici...

Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

This month we are getting back into making paper flowers! We will make a blushing Fall rose. 

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Craft & Crunch: Thanksgiving Trail Mix

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gheens - Children's Area at Gheens Branch

Program Type:

Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Teens are invited to get crafty in the library and build their own festive trail mix! This seasonal snack-craft program combines creativity and crunch for a fun way to celebrate Th...

Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Children's Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Teens are invited to get crafty in the library and build their own festive trail mix! This seasonal snack-craft program combines creativity and crunch for a fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving together.

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Pom-Pom Hedgehog

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Choctaw - Meeting Room at Choctaw Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

Aren’t hedgehogs the cutest little mammal you ever did see? Learn how to use a pom-pom maker to create this not-so-pokey little friend.Age Group:  Ages 6-11Program Type: ...

Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Aren’t hedgehogs the cutest little mammal you ever did see? Learn how to use a pom-pom maker to create this not-so-pokey little friend.

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Totally Turkey Party!

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storefront - Children's Area at South Lafourche Storefront

Program Type:

Celebrations & Kick-Offs, Play & Games, Social, Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

It’s time to party—turkey style!  Joins us for turkey Bingo, find out what your turkey name is, enjoy a funny turkey story, and snap a pic with Tommy Turkey to get you re...

Library Branch: South Lafourche Storefront
Room: Storefront - Children's Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Celebrations & Kick-Offs, Play & Games, Social, Story Times
Event Details:

It’s time to party—turkey style!  Joins us for turkey Bingo, find out what your turkey name is, enjoy a funny turkey story, and snap a pic with Tommy Turkey to get you ready for Thanksgiving.

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YA Adventures: Mini Mushroom Terrariums

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Come on a library adventure with us! Today we’re building a faux mini terrarium for a wooden mushroom.Age Group:  Ages 13-17Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come on a library adventure with us! Today we’re building a faux mini terrarium for a wooden mushroom.

  • Age Group:  Ages 13-17
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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STEAM Sit-Down

1:00pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Reading Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library every Monday-Thursday, 1-5 PM.

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

STEAM Sit-Down

2:30pm–4:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Circulation Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library every Monday – Thursday from 2:30-4 PM.

Kids' Café: Meals

2:30pm–4:30pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Kids' Cafe
Event Details:

Enjoy a tasty afternoon snack or meal at your library in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank.  All food must be consumed on library premises.  While supplies last. 

Kids' Café: Snacks

2:30pm–4:30pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Circulation Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Kids' Cafe
Event Details:

Enjoy a tasty afternoon snack or meal at your library in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank.  All food must be consumed on library premises.  While supplies last. 

Kids' Café: Snacks

2:30pm–4:30pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Main Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Kids' Cafe
Event Details:

Enjoy a tasty afternoon snack or meal at your library in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank.  All food must be consumed on library premises.  While supplies last. 

Beaded Rings

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Reading Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for an easy DIY gift for your friends or just a new craft idea? Learn how to turn tiny beads and string into beautiful simple rings during this workshop. 

STEAM Sit-Down

3:00pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Gheens Branch
Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Children's Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Code, construct, create, and have fun with cool STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) resources at the library every Monday-Thursday from 3 PM - 5 PM.

STEAM Sit-Down

3:00pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Computer Lab
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Code, construct, create, and have fun with cool STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) resources at the library, every Monday-Saturday from 3:00 PM—5:00 PM.

STEAM Sit-Down

3:00pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Children's Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library every Monday - Thursday from 3-5 PM.

STEAM Sit-Down

3:00pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library every Monday - Thursday from 3-5 PM.

STEAM Sit-Down

3:30pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Larose Branch
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Front Tables
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library every Monday – Thursday, 3:30 - 5 PM.

*Beginner Sewing for Kids: Ear Warmers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Thibodaux Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - MakerSpace
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & MakerSpace
Registration Required
Event Details:

A beginner friendly sewing lesson in the Makerspace designed to introduce children and teens to using a sewing machine and some basic hand sewing.  Learn how to sew ear warmers.

Fizzy Lemonade Experiment

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Use science to shake up the perfect refreshment while you’re wearing shorts in December.

  • Age Group:  Teens
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

*Beginner Sewing for Kids: Ear Warmers

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens
Thibodaux Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - MakerSpace
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: DIY & MakerSpace
Registration Required
Event Details:

A beginner friendly sewing lesson in the Makerspace designed to introduce children and teens to using a sewing machine and some basic hand sewing.  Learn how to sew ear warmers.

YA Wonders: Oreo Taste Test

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking, Play & Games, Social
Event Details:

Ever wonder what’s the best chocolate sandwich cookie? Join us today as we taste and rank the best Oreo flavor.

  • Age Group:  Ages 13-17
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

STEAM Sit-Down

3:00pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Computer Lab
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Code, construct, create, and have fun with cool STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) resources at the library, every Monday-Saturday from 3:00 PM—5:00 PM.

Galaxy Gamers: The Floor is Lava

4:00pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Play & Games, Social
Event Details:

We want the whole family to join us at our Galaxy Gamers competition. Challenge your opponent today with The Floor is Lava game.

Christmas Open House

10:30am–11:30am
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Kick-Offs, Play & Games, Social, Story Times
Event Details:

Mrs. Claus is coming to this year's Christmas Open House as a guest of the Thibodaux Friends of the Library. Families are invited to come out and spend a little time with Mrs. Claus and get in the holiday spirit!

Mahjong Madness

10:30am–11:30am
Teens, Adults
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Play & Games, Social
Event Details:

Come play Mahjong with your friends.

  • Age Group:  Ages 13+
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Lego Robotics (L15)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - YA Computer Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Play & Games, STEAM, Tech
Event Details:

Children and Teens are invited to work as young scientists, engineers, and mathematicians to build and program machines using our Lego Robotics We-Do and Spike kits. 

STEAM Sit-Down

3:00pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Computer Lab
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Code, construct, create, and have fun with cool STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) resources at the library, every Monday-Saturday from 3:00 PM—5:00 PM.

Story Time with Ms. Claus

11:00am–12:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Social, Special Events & Promotions, Story Times
Event Details:

Enjoy a special seasonal story time with Mrs. Claus.  Photo ops available.

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

STEAM Sit-Down

1:00pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Reading Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library every Monday-Thursday, 1-5 PM.

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Homeschool Hangout: Where in the World is Melvin the Elf Escape Room

2:00pm–3:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Homeschool Hangout, Play & Games, Social
Event Details:

Santa’s sleigh has broken down! Melvin the mechanical elf has gone missing! Can you help find Melvin by following clues he left behind so Santa can get back home?