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DIY Wooden Bookmarks (L20)

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Choctaw - Meeting Room at Choctaw Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Create a keepsake wooden bookmark. This workshop is limited to the first 20 participants. Age Group:  Ages 18+Program Type:  (L20) Limited to the first 20 participan...

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

Create a keepsake wooden bookmark. This workshop is limited to the first 20 participants. 

  • Age Group:  Ages 18+
  • Program Type:  (L20) Limited to the first 20 participants
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Story Time: Playful Pets

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bayou Blue - Meeting Room at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Get your move on at story time with stories, exercise, and a simple craft.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: Story Times
Event Details:

Get your move on at story time with stories, exercise, and a simple craft.

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Intro to Glowforge - Custom Pencils (L10)

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thibodaux - Computer Lab Room 108 at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults

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.Age Group:  AdultsProgram Type:  (L10)...

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.

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Blue Dog Back to School Bash

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gheens - Main Area at Gheens Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Play & Games, Social, Special Events & Promotions, Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Let’s celebrate going back to school with our favorite blue dog character! Join us for story time, dancing, and a fun-filled craft to get you back in mood for school. Our special g...

Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Main Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Games, Social, Special Events & Promotions, Story Times
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate going back to school with our favorite blue dog character! Join us for story time, dancing, and a fun-filled craft to get you back in mood for school. Our special guest, the blue dog, will also be available for photos!

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Intro to Glowforge - Custom Pencils (L10)

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Thibodaux - Computer Lab Room 108 at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults

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.Age Group:  AdultsProgram Type:  (L10)...

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.

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Homeschool Hangout: Kindness Rocks

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gheens - Children's Area at Gheens Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Homeschool Hangout

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Join us in painting kindness rocks to share in our community.Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Children's Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Homeschool Hangout
Event Details:

Join us in painting kindness rocks to share in our community.

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

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bayou Blue - Meeting Room at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

Paint a rock buddy. Age Group:  KidsProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

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

Paint a rock buddy. 

  • Age Group:  Kids
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Story Time: Starstruck

Thursday, August 21, 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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Crochet Club Beginners

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Thibodaux - YA Area at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults

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! Age Group:  AdultsProgram Type:...

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! 

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Story Time: Orange you Glad

Saturday, August 23, 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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Pokeno

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Gheens Branch
Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Play & Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun game of Pokeno for a chance to win small prizes.

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

Sit & Fit

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Fitness
Event Details:

Learn fun exercises you can do while seated! Follow along to lively, full-body workout videos.

  • Age Group:  Ages 18+
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Cardio Crew Too

10:15am–11:15am
Adults
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Fitness
Event Details:

A repeat of our popular Cardio Crew Class – Low impact cardio, strength and stretching.

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

Baby Time: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

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

An interactive story time geared towards infants and toddlers.  Kick off another year of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten with us!

Story Time: Leaves

10:30am–11:30am
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: 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

Story Time & Craft: Ahoy Matey

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

Tech Time with Mike (L5)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Public Computers
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Clinics, Tech
Event Details:

Ask questions, get answers as Mr. Mike helps expand your tech knowledge. 

  • Age Group:  Adults
  • Program Type:  (L5) Limited to the first 5 participants

 

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. 

Acrylic Keychain (L10)

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

Personalize an acrylic keychain using vinyl. 

  • Age Group:  Ages 12-17
  • Program Type:  (L10) Limited to the first 10 participants

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.

Kids' Café: Snacks

3:30pm–5:30pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity 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. 

*Sewing for Kids: Beginner Sewing – Crinkle Cat Toy

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 a crinkle cat toy.

Paper Plate Unicorn

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

Try your hand at a fantastically colorful craft.

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

Mini Mushroom Wreath

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

Decorate your room with this cottage core inspired mini wreath.

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

Adult BINGO

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Play & Games
Event Details:

Compete in Bingo games for chances to win a small prize! 

  • Age Group:  Adults
  • 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.