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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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Story Time: Harvest

Saturday, November 22, 2025 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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Totally Turkey Party

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Thibodaux - Activity Room at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Kick-Offs, Play & Games, Social

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Bring the whole family for the turkiest party in town, complete with a story, a feed the turkey game, a silly turkey craft and more! Also, come take your photo with our special tur...

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
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for the turkiest party in town, complete with a story, a feed the turkey game, a silly turkey craft and more! Also, come take your photo with our special turkey guest!

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Lego Robotics (L15)

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thibodaux - YA Computer Lab at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Play & Games, STEAM, Tech

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

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. Age Group...

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. 

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Dino Hunt

11/24/2025 @ 8:30am to 11/26/2025 @ 4:00pm
Bayou Blue - Children's Area at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Giveaways & Contests, Play & Games

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Hunt for our library dinosaur, Sarah, as we celebrate Dinovember.Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Children's Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Giveaways & Contests, Play & Games
Event Details:

Hunt for our library dinosaur, Sarah, as we celebrate Dinovember.

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

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Choctaw - Meeting Room at Choctaw Branch

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Trot on over to the library. Have a fun tail feather shaking time at our first ever Totally Turkey Party. Dance along with our library loving Turkey, enjoy a fun story, pass t...

Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Kick-Offs, Play & Games, Social, Story Times
Event Details:

Trot on over to the library. Have a fun tail feather shaking time at our first ever Totally Turkey Party.

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Munch Bunch: Turkey Treats

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 make a turkey-shaped treat with cookies and candy.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 make a turkey-shaped treat with cookies and candy.

  • Age Group:  Ages 0-12
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Thanksgiving Bingo

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bayou Blue - Meeting Room at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Play & Games

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Play a Thanksgiving bingo with us!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: Play & Games
Event Details:

Play a Thanksgiving bingo with us!

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Turkey Tales Storytime Extravaganza

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Raceland Branch

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Gobble, Gobble with us as we enjoy some turkey tales and create super cute and colorful turkey crafts.  That’s not all!  Join in the fun playing Pin the Tail on the Turke...

Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebrations & Kick-Offs, Play & Games, Social, Story Times
Event Details:

Gobble, Gobble with us as we enjoy some turkey tales and create super cute and colorful turkey crafts.  That’s not all!  Join in the fun playing Pin the Tail on the Turkey and visit with a special turkey guest! Take Thanksgiving pho

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Story Time: Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gheens - Children's Area at Gheens Branch

Program Type:

Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

This all-inclusive program will allow bonding with one another through reading and sharing stories. Enjoy movement, singing, stories, and crafts.  Age Group:  All AgesPro...

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

This all-inclusive program will allow bonding with one another through reading and sharing stories. Enjoy movement, singing, stories, and crafts.  

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Coffee Crafting Corner: Winter Lotion

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Beauty & Self-Care, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Join us as we enjoy coffee and crafts. Bring your own project or make ours! Today we’re making a luxurious lotion to heal dry winter skin.

Intro to Glowforge – Layered Ornaments (L10)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Computer Lab Room 108
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Come learn about our Glowforge! A fun laser-printer that allows you to cut, score, and engrave on many different types of materials.  This month, we are making layered ornaments.

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.

Intro to Glowforge – Layered Ornaments (L10)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Computer Lab Room 108
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Come learn about our Glowforge! A fun laser-printer that allows you to cut, score, and engrave on many different types of materials.  This month, we are making layered ornaments.

*Merry Grinch-mas Door Hanger

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Larose Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults will make a cute decoration for their home.  

  • Age Group:  Adults
  • Program Type:  *Registration Required

*Adult Sewing Class: Bobble Bins

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - MakerSpace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Registration Required
Event Details:

A beginner-friendly sewing lesson designed to introduce adults to using a sewing machine and some basic sewing techniques!  This month, we are sewing bobble bins.

Hot Cocoa Ornaments

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Gheens Branch
Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Children's Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create your own festive hot cocoa ornament filled with cocoa mix, marshmallows, and candy canes! A cozy craft that’s perfect for gifting or sipping this winter season.

Polar Bear Name Craft

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

Have fun while making this adorable polar bear cub that sits on a glacier made with the letters of your name.

*Adult Sewing Class: Bobble Bins

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - MakerSpace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Registration Required
Event Details:

A beginner-friendly sewing lesson designed to introduce adults to using a sewing machine and some basic sewing techniques!  This month, we are sewing bobble bins.

Slime Squad: Grinch Snot Slime

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 green slime.

*Merry Grinch-mas Door Hanger

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Larose Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults will make a cute decoration for their home.  

  • Age Group:  Adults
  • Program Type:  *Registration Required

Snowman Ornament (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:

Teens can make a festive ornament just in time for Christmas.

  • Age Group:  Ages 10-17
  • Program Type:  (L10) Limited to the first 10 participants

Booked for Two-Day Date: Watercolor Christmas Card Making

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Grab your significant other and join us for our Day Date event! Dazzle your friends and family with one of a kind water color Christmas cards. 

Story Time & Craft: Winter is Here

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

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. 

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!

Children’s Weekly Craft: Paper Plate Ornament

All Day 12/8–12/11
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: Birthday Card Contest

All Day 12/8–12/11
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: 3D Birthday Cupcake Card

All Day 12/8–12/11
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.

Creative Station: Animal Face Folders

All Day 12/8–12/11
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: Holiday Cheer - Santa Mask

All Day 12/8–12/11
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!

DIY Gift Tags (L15)

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Choctaw Branch
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

DIY da Vinci: Mr. Grinch Painting

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Lockport Branch
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

Painted Christmas Ornament

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

Children can make a unique Christmas ornament in just a few easy steps.

  • Age Group:  Ages 5-12
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit