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LPPL Birthday Card Contest

All Day 12/1 - 12/12
Bayou Blue - Meeting Room at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Giveaways & Contests

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Celebrate the library’s birthday by designing a card for our display.  Library visitors will vote for their favorites.  Voting will take place the week of December 15th.A...

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

Celebrate the library’s birthday by designing a card for our display.  Library visitors will vote for their favorites.  Voting will take place the week of December 15th.

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DIY Gift Tags (L15)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Choctaw - Meeting Room at Choctaw Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Create unique gift tags using a variety of mediums and designs. Age Group:  Ages 18+Program Type:  (L15) Limited to the first 15 participants

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

Create unique gift tags using a variety of mediums and designs. 

  • Age Group:  Ages 18+
  • Program Type:  (L15) Limited to the first 15 participants
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Story Time with Ms. Claus

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bayou Blue - Meeting Room at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Social, Special Events & Promotions, Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Enjoy a special seasonal story time with Mrs. Claus.  Photo ops available.Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

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
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DIY da Vinci: Mr. Grinch Painting

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Our staff are here to help your inner da Vinci come to life! Paint everyone’s favorite holiday time green grump.Age Group:  AdultsProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

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

Our staff are here to help your inner da Vinci come to life! Paint everyone’s favorite holiday time green grump.

  • Age Group:  Adults
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Homeschool Hangout: Where in the World is Melvin the Elf Escape Room

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thibodaux - Activity Room at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Homeschool Hangout, Play & Games, Social

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

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?Age Group:  A...

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?

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Save Santa Escape Room

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Raceland - Meeting Room at Raceland Branch

Program Type:

Play & Games

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Santa is Missing! Get yourself off the Naughty List by finding out who done it, where Santa is hidden, and save Christmas.Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type:  No Registrati...

Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Play & Games
Event Details:

Santa is Missing! Get yourself off the Naughty List by finding out who done it, where Santa is hidden, and save Christmas.

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Story Time & Child Safety with the Children’s Advocacy Center

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Gheens - Children's Area at Gheens Branch

Program Type:

Guest Speakers, Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Join us for a special story time focused on friendship, safety, and kindness! Guests from the Children’s Advocacy Center will share important tips on staying safe in a fun, age-app...

Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Children's Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Guest Speakers, Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a special story time focused on friendship, safety, and kindness!

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Santa’s Escape Room

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Play & Games

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

Solve riddles and crack puzzles in this fun escape room as you try to crack the code left to you by Santa!Age Group:  Ages 5-12Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Games
Event Details:

Solve riddles and crack puzzles in this fun escape room as you try to crack the code left to you by Santa!

  • Age Group:  Ages 5-12
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Elf on the Shelf Contest

All Day 12/9
Larose - Circulation Area at Larose Branch

Program Type:

Giveaways & Contests

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

The Larose Library has an elf loose in the library. Can you help us find our Elf on the Shelf, Buddy?  Find Buddy daily to receive an entry to win a prize.  Only one...

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

The Larose Library has an elf loose in the library. Can you help us find our Elf on the Shelf, Buddy?  Find Buddy daily to receive an entry to win a prize.  Only one entry per person, per day.  The winner will be pulled at the

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Homeschool Hangout: Life-Sized Hungry, Hungry Hippos

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Larose - Meeting Room at Larose Branch

Program Type:

Homeschool Hangout, Play & Games

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Are you homeschooling? Do you need something fun to do with the kids?  Stop by the library and play the library’s life-sized Hungry, Hungry Hippo game for a break.Age Gro...

Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Homeschool Hangout, Play & Games
Event Details:

Are you homeschooling? Do you need something fun to do with the kids?  Stop by the library and play the library’s life-sized Hungry, Hungry Hippo game for a break.

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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?

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.

LibLuv Book Club: 84 Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Come join fellow library lovers as they discuss the novel 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff.

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

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.

Bad Art Night (L10)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Maybe you’re "bad” at art, but are you the worst? Come see how your “skills” measure up against other folks who “can’t even draw a stick figure.” 

Morning Story Time: Falling Snowflakes

11:15am–12:15pm
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: Story Times
Event Details:

A story time for children that includes singing, dancing, play, and other fun activities!

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

Diamond Art – Cats in Art Pt. 2 (L20)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Diamond Art is like painting by number but with bling! This month we are beginning to work on some paw-sitively perfect projects.

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.

Baby Time: Comfort & Joy

10:30am–11:30am
Early Learners
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners
Program Type: Baby Times, Story Times
Event Details:

An interactive story time geared towards infants and toddlers.  

  • Age Group:  Ages 0-3
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

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.

LPPL 90th Birthday Reception

3:30pm–4:30pm
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: Celebrations & Kick-Offs, Social
Event Details:

Come join us for a reception celebrating LPPL’s 90th Birthday! 

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

Neon Christmas Tree (L15)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Light up your canvas with this brightly colored Christmas tree!

  • Age Group:  Adults
  • Program Type:  (L15) Limited to the first 15 participants

Crochet Club Beginners (L10)

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - YA Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

This is the perfect place for anyone just starting out in crochet. We go over beginner stitches and simple projects. Let’s learn together! 

Crochet Club Intermediates: Popcorn Garland (L15)

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - YA Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Great for anyone who has already learned the basic crochet stitch to explore new stitches and beginner-friendly projects!  Create popcorn garland in this workshop.

Kids Can Crochet (L8)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Join us for a beginner’s class and learn the basics of crocheting. 

  • Age Group:  Ages 10-15
  • Program Type:  (L8) Limited to the first 8 participants

Adult Painting Hour: Christmas Pop Art (L12)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Beginner friendly acrylic painting in a fun group environment. This month we are painting some Christmas art! 

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.

Adult Painting Hour: Christmas Pop Art (L12)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Beginner friendly acrylic painting in a fun group environment. This month we are painting some Christmas art! 

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.

Crinkle Snowman

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a cute snowman just in time for winter!

  • Age Group:  Ages 8-12
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Morning Story Time: O! Christmas Tree

11:15am–12:15pm
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: Story Times
Event Details:

A story time for children that includes singing, dancing, play, and other fun activities!

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

Adult Craft Hour: Holiday Art or Ornament (L10)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month, choose between two fun crafts, holiday art or a ceramic angel ornament. 

  • Age Group:  Adults
  • Program Type:  (L10) Limited to the first 10 participants

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.

Adult Craft Hour: Holiday Art or Ornament (L10)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This month, choose between two fun crafts, holiday art or a ceramic angel ornament. 

  • Age Group:  Adults
  • Program Type:  (L10) Limited to the first 10 participants