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Digging for Bones

All Day 4/21 - 4/24
Bayou Blue - Meeting Room at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Play & Games

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

(All Ages) Embrace your inner archeologist by digging for “bones” in celebration of National Parks Week.Monday-Thursday, April 21-24, All Day

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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:

(All Ages) Embrace your inner archeologist by digging for “bones” in celebration of National Parks Week.

Monday-Thursday, April 21-24, All Day

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Nature Frames

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gheens - Main Area at Gheens Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

(Adults) Adults will become one with nature during this morning meditational art program by creating an art frame using elements from the outdoors. 

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Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

(Adults) Adults will become one with nature during this morning meditational art program by creating an art frame using elements from the outdoors. 

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Baby Time: April Showers

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Thibodaux - Activity Room at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Baby Times, Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners

Event Details:

(Ages 0-3) An interactive story time geared towards infants and toddlers.  

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Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners
Program Type: Baby Times, Story Times
Event Details:

(Ages 0-3) An interactive story time geared towards infants and toddlers.  

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Lavender Painting

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

(All Ages): Use cotton buds for this dotted lavender paint project.

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

(All Ages): Use cotton buds for this dotted lavender paint project.

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Paint a Pot

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bayou Blue - Meeting Room at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

(All Ages) In celebration of National Gardening Month, paint a cute pot for your plants.

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Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors
Event Details:

(All Ages) In celebration of National Gardening Month, paint a cute pot for your plants.

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Rainy Day Painting

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Choctaw - Meeting Room at Choctaw Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

(All Ages) A basic technique for resist painting will be shown with this bright, colorful and fun painting.

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

(All Ages) A basic technique for resist painting will be shown with this bright, colorful and fun painting.

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Koi Windsock

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Raceland - Meeting Room at Raceland Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

(Teens) Enjoy the cool breezes with a traditional Japanese inspired craft symbolizing strength and courage.

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

(Teens) Enjoy the cool breezes with a traditional Japanese inspired craft symbolizing strength and courage.

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Sewing for Kids: Expert Sewing – Origami Bag (L6)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Thibodaux - MakerSpace at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Event Details:

(L6): This workshop is limited to the first 6 participants. (Ages 9-15): A sewing class for children and teens who have taken multiple sewing lessons or already know how ...

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

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

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Percy Jackson Event (L20)

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Thibodaux - Activity Room at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Fandom, Play & Games, Social

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Event Details:

(L20): This workshop is limited to the first 20 participants.(Ages 9-14): Calling all Olympians! Camp Half Blood is accepting new students. Come find out which cabin you belon...

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Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Fandom, Play & Games, Social
Event Details:

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

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Cozy Camping Painting

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

(Ages 13+): It’s National Parks Week. For this project, we’ll be painting a cozy tent in the mountains.

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Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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(Ages 13+): It’s National Parks Week. For this project, we’ll be painting a cozy tent in the mountains.

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10 am

*Adult Painting Hour: Koi Pond

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

(Adults) Beginner friendly acrylic painting in a fun group environment. This month we are painting our very own fish-filled pond. 

*Makerspace: Beginner Sewing – Crowns

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Teens
Thibodaux Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - MakerSpace
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Registration Required
Event Details:

(Ages 9-16): A beginner friendly sewing lesson in the Makerspace designed to introduce children and teens to using a sewing machine and other basic sewing techniques.

Grandparents’ Day Puppets

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

(Ages 4-12): Make a puppet in the likeness of your grandparent for Grandparents’ Day.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

*Adult Painting Hour: Koi Pond

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

(Adults) Beginner friendly acrylic painting in a fun group environment. This month we are painting our very own fish-filled pond. 

*Sunflower Door Hanger

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Larose Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & MakerSpace
Registration Required
Event Details:

(Age 18+) Adults will make a cute decoration for their home.  Space is limited.  Registration is required. 

Patchwork Pumpkins

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

(Ages 5-12): Use recycled paper and fabric scraps to create a plump fall pumpkin.

*Sunflower Door Hanger

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Larose Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & MakerSpace
Registration Required
Event Details:

(Age 18+) Adults will make a cute decoration for their home.  Space is limited.  Registration is required. 
2 pm

Origami Frogs

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Choctaw Branch
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Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Reading Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

(Ages 12-18) With a few folds, turn an unassuming piece of paper into a frog.

*Diamond Art: Large Landscapes Pt. 2

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

(Adults) Diamond Art is like painting by number but with bling! This month we are continuing a two-month project creating beautiful 12x14 landscapes. Beginners are welcome.
3 pm

Piggy Bank Craft

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Kids
Bayou Blue Branch
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Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

(Kids) Oink, oink! Paint a cute piggy bank to save your coins in.
4 pm

Watercolor Spiderweb

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

(Ages 12-17) Teens will learn watercolor techniques and explore a creative side.

Fish Aquarium Craft

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Choctaw Branch
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Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

(All Ages) Want a pet but Mom says no? Make a fish aquarium with us so that you have a “pet” and Mom doesn’t have to take care of it!

Grandparents’ Day Card

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

(Ages 4-12) Children can make a card just in time for Grandparents’ Day.

Friendship Bracelet Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Raceland Branch
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Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Social
Event Details:

(Teens) Bead together a retro craft for the new school year.

Under the Earth Art

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

(Ages 5-11) Ever wanted to see inside of an ant’s home? Now you can with this under the Earth art.