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Crochet Club Beginners

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Thibodaux - YA Area at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

(Adults) 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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Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - YA Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

(Adults) 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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Fingerprint Stars

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

(Ages 4-12): Memorial Day is right around the corner. Use your fingers to paint a patriotic star.

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

(Ages 4-12): Memorial Day is right around the corner. Use your fingers to paint a patriotic star.

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Crochet Club Intermediates

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Thibodaux - YA Area at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

(Adults) Great for anyone who has already learned the basic crochet stitch to explore new stitches and beginner-friendly projects!

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Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - YA Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

(Adults) Great for anyone who has already learned the basic crochet stitch to explore new stitches and beginner-friendly projects!

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Kids Can Crochet (L8)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thibodaux - Conference Room 120 at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Event Details:

(L8): This workshop is limited to the first 8 participants. (Ages 10-15): Join us for a beginner’s class and learn the basics of crocheting. 

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

(L8): This workshop is limited to the first 8 participants. 

(Ages 10-15): Join us for a beginner’s class and learn the basics of crocheting. 

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Fitness Fun

All Day 5/19
Bayou Blue - Outside Area at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Health, Wellness, & Fitness

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

(All Ages) Have fun and get fit with a variety of outdoor activities.

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Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Outside Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Health, Wellness, & Fitness
Event Details:

(All Ages) Have fun and get fit with a variety of outdoor activities.

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Hibiscus Painting (L15)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Choctaw - Meeting Room at Choctaw Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

(L15): This workshop is limited to the first 15 participants. (Ages 18-up) Socialize with your friends while painting a pretty pink tropical hibiscus. 

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

(L15): This workshop is limited to the first 15 participants. 


(Ages 18-up) Socialize with your friends while painting a pretty pink tropical hibiscus. 

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Lavender Soap

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Beauty & Self-Care, DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

(Adults): For this project, we’ll be making some luxurious melt and pour soap. 

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

(Adults): For this project, we’ll be making some luxurious melt and pour soap. 

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Intro to Glowforge – Summer Earrings (L10)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thibodaux - Computer Lab Room 108 at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

(L10): This workshop is limited to the first 10 participants.(Adults) Come learn about our Glowforge, a fun laser printer that allows you to cut, score, and engrave on many differe...

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Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Computer Lab Room 108
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

(L10): This workshop is limited to the first 10 participants.

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Homeschool Hangout – Ice Cream Painting (L20)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thibodaux - Activity Room at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

(L20) This workshop is limited to the first 20 participants. (All Ages) We are celebrating the beginning of summer with this delectable ice cream painting. 

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

(L20) This workshop is limited to the first 20 participants. 

(All Ages) We are celebrating the beginning of summer with this delectable ice cream painting. 

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Paper Plate Snail (L10)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storefront - Circulation Area at South Lafourche Storefront

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

(L10) This workshop is limited to the first 10 participants.(Kids) Don’t be a slow snail to make this cute snail. 

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Library Branch: South Lafourche Storefront
Room: Storefront - Circulation Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

(L10) This workshop is limited to the first 10 participants.

(Kids) Don’t be a slow snail to make this cute snail. 

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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:

(All Ages) Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library. 

Every Monday-Thursday, 1-5 pm

Adult Sewing Class: Trinket Dish (L6)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - MakerSpace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

(L6):  This workshop is limited to the first 6 participants.

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:

(All Ages) Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library. 

Monday – Thursday, 2:30-4 PM

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:

(All Ages) 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
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

(All Ages) Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library. 

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:

(All Ages): 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:

(All Ages) Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library. 

Dog Toy Craft

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Teens
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

(Teens) Make a toy for your furry friend.

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:

(All Ages) Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library.

Every Monday – Thursday, 3:30pm – 5:00pm

DIY Seed Bombs

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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: DIY & MakerSpace, Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:

(All Ages): Create a wildflower garden by planting these seed bombs in your yard.

Patriotic Wreath

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

(Adults) Honor Memorial Day with a Red, White, and Blue flag wreath.

Adult Sewing Class: Trinket Dish (L6)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - MakerSpace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

(L6):  This workshop is limited to the first 6 participants.

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:

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

Basic English-Speaking Class

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Larose Branch
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Clinics, Languages
Event Details:

(Adults) Interested in learning how to speak English? Learn basic English during these free and informal classes.

Hello Summer Painting (L15)

10:30am - 11:30am
Teens
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

(L15): This workshop is limited to the first 15 participants. 

(Ages 13+): Paint a fun summer themed sweet treat painting. 

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:

(All Ages): 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 

Child Emoji Bingo

10:00am - 11:00am
Early Learners, Kids
Larose Branch
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids
Program Type: Play & Games
Event Details:

(Ages 3-12) Do you like candy? Children can play Bingo for a chance to win small prizes.

Story Time: The Beach

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:

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

Lego Robotics (L15)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - YA Computer Lab
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Play & Games, STEAM, Tech
Event Details:

(L15): This workshop is limited to the first 15 participants. 

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:

(All Ages): 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 

Library Closure: Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
All Branches, Bayou Blue Branch, Choctaw Branch, Gheens Branch, Golden Meadow Branch, Headquarters, Larose Branch, Library -2- Geaux, Lockport Branch, Raceland Branch, South Lafourche Branch, South Lafourche Storefront, Thibodaux Branch, Off Site
Description:

All Lafourche Parish Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.
Our digital library is always open at lafourche.org.

Life-Sized Games: Bowling

All Day
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Gheens Branch
Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Main Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Play & Games
Event Details:

Take your game play to the next level with our Life-Sized Games this summer!  Join us to play jumbo versions of your favorite games.  Life-Sized games will rotate among our branches, giving you the opportunity to experience a new game ev

Life-Sized Games: Checkers

All Day
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
South Lafourche Storefront
Library Branch: South Lafourche Storefront
Room: Storefront - Children's Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Play & Games
Event Details:

Take your game play to the next level with our Life-Sized Games this summer!  Join us to play jumbo versions of your favorite games.  Life-Sized games will rotate among our branches, giving you the opportunity to experience a new game ev

STEAM Sit-Down

All Day
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
South Lafourche Storefront
Library Branch: South Lafourche Storefront
Room: Storefront - Circulation Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

(All Ages) Code, construct, create, & have fun with cool STEAM resources at the library.