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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: Dinovember

Saturday, November 8, 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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Adult Painting Hour – Fall in the City (L12)

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Thibodaux - Activity Room at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Beginner friendly acrylic painting in a fun group environment. This month we are painting with acrylics.  This month, we are painting lovely fall cityscapes.Age Group:  A...

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

Beginner friendly acrylic painting in a fun group environment. This month we are painting with acrylics.  This month, we are painting lovely fall cityscapes.

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Totally Turkey Party + Story Time

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bayou Blue - Meeting Room at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

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

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

It’s a Turkey’riffic Party!!!  Join Mr. Turkey for some Thanksgiving shenanigans—with a story time, scavenger hunt, and more! Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type: ...

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

It’s a Turkey’riffic Party!!!  Join Mr. Turkey for some Thanksgiving shenanigans—with a story time, scavenger hunt, and more! 

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Line Dancing Basics (L15)

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bayou Blue - Meeting Room at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Clinics, Health, Wellness, & Fitness, Social

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join Ms. Janet for this 6-week session as she teaches basic line dancing steps. A great prep for our Line Dancing 101! Age Group:  AdultsProgram Type:  (L15) Limited...

Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Clinics, Health, Wellness, & Fitness, Social
Event Details:

Join Ms. Janet for this 6-week session as she teaches basic line dancing steps. A great prep for our Line Dancing 101! 

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Homeschool Hangout: Thank a Veteran

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Choctaw - Meeting Room at Choctaw Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Homeschool Hangout, Social

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 at the library to participate in an enlightening Thank a...

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

Are you a homeschooler? Are you thinking about homeschooling? Would you like to meet other families who homeschool? Join us at the library to participate in an enlightening Thank a Veteran Card Making workshop.

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Adult Painting Hour – Fall in the City (L12)

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Thibodaux - Activity Room at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Beginner friendly acrylic painting in a fun group environment. This month we are painting with acrylics.  This month, we are painting lovely fall cityscapes.Age Group:  A...

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

Beginner friendly acrylic painting in a fun group environment. This month we are painting with acrylics.  This month, we are painting lovely fall cityscapes.

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Candy Sushi

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Larose - Meeting Room at Larose Branch

Program Type:

Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Event Details:

Have fun making your own candy sushi.Age Group:  Ages 4-15Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

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

Have fun making your own candy sushi.

  • Age Group:  Ages 4-15
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Author Talk - The Search for the Tomb of Alexander the Great by Michael Phillips

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Thibodaux - Activity Room at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Guest Speakers

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Come join local author Michael Phillips as he talks about his debut novel The Search for the Tomb of Alexander the Great: A John Bowie Johns Adventure. Age Group:  Adults...

Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Guest Speakers
Event Details:

Come join local author Michael Phillips as he talks about his debut novel The Search for the Tomb of Alexander the Great: A John Bowie Johns Adventure. 

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Veteran Goodie Bags

All Day 11/11
Larose - Circulation Area at Larose Branch

Program Type:

Giveaways & Contests

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

In honor of Veteran’s Day, veterans can stop by to pick up a small token of appreciation on this special day.Age Group:  Ages 18+Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Circulation Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Giveaways & Contests
Event Details:

In honor of Veteran’s Day, veterans can stop by to pick up a small token of appreciation on this special day.

  • Age Group:  Ages 18+
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Line Dancing 101

9:30am–10:30am
Adults
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Recreation/Senior Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Clinics, Health, Wellness, & Fitness
Event Details:

Kick up your heels and have a ball with others at the library. Learn new line dances or practice old ones. Though aimed at beginners, all levels are welcomed!

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: 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. 

Weave a Christmas Tree

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

You will love adding this woven Christmas tree to your holiday decorations. Design your paper, then learn a simple weaving technique to craft one-of-a kind Christmas trees.

Cardio Crew

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Fitness
Event Details:

Come to the library and exercise to low impact videos with other adults. 

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

Cardio Crew Too

10:30am–11:30am
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

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: 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. 

It’s Our 90th Birthday Party

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

The library is turning 90 and you’re invited to the party! Enjoy cupcakes, chips and punch, crafting and playing party games. Celebrate the past nine decades while we look forward to many more.

Crafty Kids Corner: DIY Ornament

All Day 12/15–12/18
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: Lacing Snowflake

All Day 12/15–12/18
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.

Story Time: Winter Wonderland

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: 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

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: 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. 

Adventure Kits Fun Play

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

Did you know LPPL has Adventure Kits available for check out? Join us to learn about and explore our Adventure Kits then take one home.

Cardio Crew

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Fitness
Event Details:

Come to the library and exercise to low impact videos with other adults. 

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

Diamond Art (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:

Enjoy conversation with friends while completing diamond art. 

  • Age Group:  Ages 18+
  • Program Type:  (L15) Limited to the first 15 participants