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Diamond Art – Cats in Art Pt. 3 (L20)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Thibodaux - Activity Room at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

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.Age Group:  AdultsProgram Type:  (L20) Li...

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.

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Staff Passion Projects: Rock Hounding

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Gardening & Outdoors, Social

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Ever wonder what our staff does in their time off? Come listen to Reference Librarian Katie’s favorite outdoor activity, rock hounding. Rockhounding is the recreational hobby of se...

Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors, Social
Event Details:

Ever wonder what our staff does in their time off? Come listen to Reference Librarian Katie’s favorite outdoor activity, rock hounding. Rockhounding is the recreational hobby of searching for and collecting rocks, minerals, and fossils.

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Candy Science

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Choctaw - Meeting Room at Choctaw Branch

Program Type:

Food & Cooking, STEAM

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

Love science? Love candy? If so don’t miss this activity! We will be combining candy and science techniques to achieve some fun outcomes. Age Group:  Ages 6-11Program Typ...

Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Food & Cooking, STEAM
Event Details:

Love science? Love candy? If so don’t miss this activity! We will be combining candy and science techniques to achieve some fun outcomes. 

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Clay Builders: Vase (L10)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Larose - Meeting Room at Larose Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Event Details:

Children and teens will lean how to build a different item each month using air dry clay.  This month we will be creating a vase. Age Group:  Ages 5-15Program Type: ...

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

Children and teens will lean how to build a different item each month using air dry clay.  This month we will be creating a vase. 

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Booked for Two-Day Date: Yahtzee

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Choctaw - Meeting Room at Choctaw Branch

Program Type:

Play & Games, Social

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Grab your significant other and join us for our Day Date event! Who will be the winners? Join us in a fun and friendly game of Yahtzee. Age Group:  AdultsProgram Type:&nb...

Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Play & Games, Social
Event Details:

Grab your significant other and join us for our Day Date event! Who will be the winners? Join us in a fun and friendly game of Yahtzee. 

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Story Time: Polar Bears

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Everyone is invited to join us in a morning of movement, singing, and stories. Come join the fun! Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to join us in a morning of movement, singing, and stories. Come join the fun! 

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Mental Wellness Presentation with Psychiatric RN Jason Gray

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Raceland - Meeting Room at Raceland Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Clinics, Guest Speakers

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Find resources and tools to keep your mental health on track at a special wellness presentation given by Psychiatric RN, Jason Gray of Ochsner.Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type...

Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Classes & Clinics, Guest Speakers
Event Details:

Find resources and tools to keep your mental health on track at a special wellness presentation given by Psychiatric RN, Jason Gray of Ochsner.

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Owl Painting (L20)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Thibodaux - Activity Room at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

An easy project for children to paint their very own adorable owl! This workshop is limited to the first 20 participants.Age Group:  Ages 6-11Program Type:  (L20) Limited...

Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

An easy project for children to paint their very own adorable owl! This workshop is limited to the first 20 participants.

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Homeschool Hangout: DIY Slime

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Thibodaux - Activity Room at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Homeschool Hangout

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Come join us for a slimy STEAM activity in which you will make you very own slime. Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

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

Come join us for a slimy STEAM activity in which you will make you very own slime. 

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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*Beginner Sewing for Kids: Corner Bookmarks

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Thibodaux - MakerSpace at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

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 a corner b...

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 a corner bookmark.

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Children’s Weekly Craft: Popsicle Stick Snowman

All Day 1/5–1/8
Kids
Larose Branch
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Front Tables
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Each week new craft supplies will be available for the latest craft.

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

Crafty Kids Corner: Popcorn Bucket

All Day 1/5–1/8
Kids
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Circulation Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit our Crafty Kids Corner to make a cute project. 

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

Creation Station: Let It Snow

All Day 1/5–1/8
Kids
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and create a craft at our new Creation Station. Each week new craft supplies will be available for the latest craft. Crafts are perfect for ages 6-11.

Creation Station: Shape Penguin

All Day 1/5–1/8
Kids
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Main Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and create a craft at our new Creative Station. Each week new craft supplies will be available for the latest craft. Crafts are perfect for ages 6-11.

Doodle & Do: Penguin Handprint Art

All Day 1/5–1/8
Kids
Gheens Branch
Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Perfect for ages 6-11, Doodle & Do is a drop-in program where kids can unleash their creativity. A new hands-on project will be waiting each week -just doodle, do, and have fun!

Diamond Art – Cats in Art Pt. 3 (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.

Clay Builders: Vase (L10)

4:15pm–5:15pm
Kids, Teens
Larose Branch
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Children and teens will lean how to build a different item each month using air dry clay.  This month we will be creating a vase. 

Bubble Wrap Jellyfish

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Discover the fun of bubble wrap and craft a jellyfish that will make an upcycled splash.

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

Story Time & Craft: March of the Penguins

1:00pm–2:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Larose Branch
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Learn through stories, movement, and fun activities.

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

Owl Painting (L20)

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

An easy project for children to paint their very own adorable owl! This workshop is limited to the first 20 participants.

Slime Squad: Cloud Dough

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

Slime Squad participants will conduct experiments with various household materials to create different types of slime. Today we’re making fluffy cloud dough slime.

Homeschool Hangout: DIY Slime

11:00am–12:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool Hangout
Event Details:

Come join us for a slimy STEAM activity in which you will make you very own slime. 

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

Children’s Weekly Craft: Winter Tree

All Day 1/12–1/15
Kids
Larose Branch
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Front Tables
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Each week new craft supplies will be available for the latest craft.

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

Crafty Kids Corner: Honey Pot

All Day 1/12–1/15
Kids
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Circulation Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit our Crafty Kids Corner to make a cute project. 

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

Creation Station: Pet Goldfish

All Day 1/12–1/15
Kids
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and create a craft at our new Creation Station. Each week new craft supplies will be available for the latest craft. Crafts are perfect for ages 6-11.

Creation Station: Puzzle Time

All Day 1/12–1/15
Kids
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Main Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and create a craft at our new Creative Station. Each week new craft supplies will be available for the latest craft. Crafts are perfect for ages 6-11.

Doodle & Do: Rockin' Snail Art

All Day 1/12–1/15
Kids
Gheens Branch
Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Perfect for ages 6-11, Doodle & Do is a drop-in program where kids can unleash their creativity. A new hands-on project will be waiting each week -just doodle, do, and have fun!

Coffee Crafting Corner: Felt Tree

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Join us as we enjoy coffee and crafts. Bring your own project or make ours! Today we’re making a felt winter tree, a perfect addition to your winter decorations.

Homeschool Hangout: I Have a Dream Story & Craft

2:00pm–3:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool Hangout
Event Details:

We are celebrating the incredible life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special story and peace sign craft. 

Adult Painting Hour: Watercolor Workshop (L10)

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 learning about painting with watercolor! 

Cajun Heirlooms Crocheting with Rachel Bellanger

4:15pm–5:15pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Learn the timeless art of crocheting with local artisan Rachel Bellanger! This hands-on class welcomes all ages and all skill levels- from beginners learning the basics to intermediate crafters looking to refine their stitches.

MLK, Jr. Watercolor (L8)

4:15pm–5:15pm
Kids, Teens
Larose Branch
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, children and teens can make a beautiful watercolor.  

Terracotta Snowman

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Craft a winter décor art that will not melt in the heat.

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

Adult Painting Hour: Watercolor Workshop (L10)

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 learning about painting with watercolor!