TERREBONNE PARISH LIBRARIES

June Activities

The Terrebonne Parish Library System annual summer reading program begins on May 26 and ends July 25. Again this summer, all members of the family can participate in fun activities and get prizes for recreational reading during summer vacation. Children through the 6th grade can sign up for the reading program entitled “Once Upon a Time” where they can read books to win prizes, participate in exciting arts-and-craft workshops, and see live professional performances. Certificates and coupons from local businesses for free stuff are awarded to children who complete the Summer Reading Club by reading ten books. Also, children in kindergarten through the sixth grade will be eligible to enter the drawing for one of seven bikes being given away at each branch when they receive their completion certificate. The Kiwanis Club of Houma and Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library are sponsoring this give away. All branches of the Terrebonne Parish Library System encourage children to spend time reading for fun during summer vacation, which keeps up their reading skills that were learned during the school year. The Friends of the Library will again offer special Summer Reading Club T-shirts and book bags that will be available for sale beginning May 18, 2009 at all branches.

Children’s Activities

Main Branch

151 Library Drive, 876-5861

Mondays at 10 a.m. – Toddler storytime for crawling babies from 19 months to 3 years.

Mondays at 6 p.m. – Babygarten storytime for newborn to 18 months.

Tuesdays at 10 a.m. – Babygarten storytime for newborn to 18 months.

Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. – Family storytime for pre-kindergarten to 3rd grade and their parents.

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. – Storytime for children pre-K – 3rd grade.

Thursdays at 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for 1st – 3rd graders.

Thursdays at 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for 4th – 6th graders.

Monday, June 8, 3 p.m – Craft workshop for pre-k.

Friday, June 12, 3 p.m – Nintendo Wii day for 4th – 6th graders.

Saturday, June 20, 10:30 a.m – Father’s Day Craft for all ages, followed by a picnic at 11 a.m.

Monday, June 22, 3 p.m – Craft workshop for pre-k.

Bourg Branch

4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717

Mondays at 1 p.m. – Storytime and craft for pre-k – 3rd grade.

Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop for 3rd – 6th grade.

Chauvin Branch

5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771

Thursdays at 2 p.m. – Storytime for preschool – 3rd grade.

Monday, June 8, 11 a.m. – Girls’ craft workshop for pre-k – 1st graders.

Monday, June 8, 11 a.m. – Craft workshop for 2nd & 3rd graders.

Monday, June 22, 11 a.m. – Drill Team T-shirt painting workshop for K+.

Monday, June 29, 11 a.m. – Girls’ craft workshop for pre-k – 1st graders.

Monday, June 29, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop for 4th – 6th graders.

Tuesday, June 2, 12:30 p.m. – Drill Team Practice by ages.

Tuesday, June 9, 11 a.m. – Boys’ craft workshop for pre-k – 1st grade.

Tuesday, June 9, 12:30 p.m. – Drill Team Practice by ages.

Tuesday, June 16, 11 a.m. – Craft workshop for 4th – 6th graders.

Tuesday, June 16, 1:30 p.m. – Drill Team Practice for all (K+).

Wednesday, June 24, 11 a.m. – Drawing class for 2nd – 4th graders.

Dularge Branch

837 Bayou Dularge Rd., 851-1752

Mondays at 3 p.m. – Storytime and craft for pre-k – 3rd graders.

East Houma Branch

778 Grand Caillou Rd., 876-7072

Mondays at 3 p.m. – Craft for pre-k – kindergarten.

Tuesdays at 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for 1st – 3rd grade.

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. – Babygarten.

Wednesdays at 3 p.m. – Craft workshop for 4th – 6th grade.

Thursdays at 10 a.m. – Story time for preschool – 3rd grade.

Thursdays at 6 p.m. – Story time for preschool – 3rd grade.

Gibson Branch

6363 S. Bayou Black Dr., 575-2639

Tuesdays at 2 p.m. – Storytime and craft for children of all ages.

Mobile Library

Tuesday, June 2, 2 p.m. – Storytime for preschool age.

Tuesday, June 9, 2 p.m. – Storytime for K-3rd graders.

Tuesday, June 16, 2 p.m. – Storytime for preschool age.

Tuesday, June 23, 2 p.m. – Storytime for K-3rd graders.

Tuesday, June 30, 2 p.m. – Storytime for preschool age.

Montegut Branch

1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390

Tuesdays at 2 p.m. – Storytime for children of all ages.

Thursdays at 2 p.m. – Craft workshop for all ages.

Teen Activities (7th -12th grade)

The teen reading program “Express Yourself” will have special programs and craft workshops just for teens. A completion certificate and coupons for free stuff will be given out after reading three books or magazines. The library is a great place to meet with friends during summer vacation, use the Internet, and check out the latest books, graphic novels, and DVDs.

Main Branch

Friday, June 5, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop. Registration required.

Friday, June 19, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop. Registration required.

Friday, June 26, 3 p.m. – Dance Dance Revolution.

Bourg Branch

Thursday, June 4, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Thursday, June 11, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Thursday, June 18, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Thursday, June 25 – Movie Day featuring Beverly Hills Chihuahua.

Chauvin Branch

Monday, June 15, 1 p.m. – Picture Frame Painting workshop.

Tuesday, June 23, 9 a.m. – Watercolor Class by artist Phyllis Lear. Registration required.

Dularge Branch

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Oil painting classes taught by Gail LeCompte. Bring a 16″x20″ canvas, easel and sack lunch. Limit 20. Adults welcome.

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes. Adults welcome.

Thursdays, 10 a.m. – So Sew Quilting Group will meet to make crafts and quilts.

Adults welcome.

Friday, June 12, 2:30 p.m. – Wii Games.

Friday, June 19, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Friday, June 26, 3 p.m. – Guitar Hero.

East Houma Branch

Friday, June 5, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Friday, June 19, 3 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Gibson Branch

Wednesdays at 2 p.m. – Craft workshop. Registration required.

Mobile Library

Wednesdays at 4 p.m. – Special activities at Gibson Branch.

Montegut Branch

Wednesday, June 10, 1 p.m. – Wii for teens.

Fridays, 1 p.m. – Craft workshop.

Adult Activities

The theme for the adult summer reading program is “Master the Art of Reading.” To participate, adults aged 18+ may sign up at one of the Terrebonne Parish Library System branches. Participants must read four library books or audio books in order to be eligible to be entered into a random drawing for prizes.

Main Branch

Tuesday, June 2, 6:30 p.m. – Thinking Out Loud Book Discussion meets to discuss The Mercy of Thin Air by Ronlyn Domangue. Facilitated by Jackie Jackson.

Thursday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. – “Makin’ Groceries” bag craft. Registration required. Supplies provided.

Monday, June 8, 2 p.m. – Wii Can Do It Group – exercise using the Nintendo Wii games. The games are easy to learn and a great way to get in low-impact exercise. Water is provided.

Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. – Folk art lecture by Dr. Deborah Cibelli, NSU art professor in association with the traveling exhibit “Folk Art Is”.

Monday, June 22, 2 p.m. – Wii Can Do It Group – exercise using the Nintendo Wii games. The games are easy to learn and a great way to get in low-impact exercise. Water is provided.

Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m. – Reinvention Crafts workshop. Bring something old and reinvent it into something new such as lampshades, jars, photo albums, candle holders, gym/beach bags, anything! Bring scrap material, buttons, paints, twine, trims, etc. to use to reinvent your old item. Ideas and guidance will be offered.

Chauvin Branch

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Domino Chicks meet to play Mexican Train Dominoes.

Dularge Branch

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Adult oil painting classes taught by Gail LeCompte. Bring a 16″x20″ canvas, easel and sack lunch. Limit 20. Teens welcome.

Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes. Teens welcome.

Thursdays, 10 a.m. – So Sew Quilting Group will meet to make crafts and quilts. Teens welcome.

Monday, June 1, 10 a.m. – Wii Bowling and Tennis.

Monday, June 15, 10 a.m. – Wii Bowling and Tennis.

Monday, June 26, 10 a.m. – Wii Bowling and Tennis.

East Houma Branch

Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. – Second Thoughts Book Discussion meets to discuss The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells.

Saturday, June 6, 4 p.m. – Adult Bingo with refreshments.

Saturday, June 13, 4 p.m. – Ingles workshop will teach basics of English.

Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. – Hispanic Film Night featuring Bella. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, June 27, 4 p.m. – Ingles workshop will teach basics of English.

Mobile Library

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Special activities at the Grand Caillou Gym.

Exhibits at Main Library

(Folk) A.R.T. IS is an artifact-based exhibit that features the work of 21 self-taught artists from nine Southern states. Through various media including painting, textiles, and woodcarving, these individuals illustrate their artistic vision and spiritual journeys, document social and political issues, and share memories of family and home. Their work is often referred to as “visionary” or “outsider” art because it does not typically fall within the parameters of fine or contemporary art. Through text panels and photographs, exhibit visitors will learn about the artists’ inspiration, and the context in which they work. The exhibit will be on display during the month of June.

Barbie Galore! Cherie MaHaffey, children’s department manager at the main library, will display her collection of Collector’s Edition Barbies in the library foyer. Cherie has well over 150 Barbies, and many of them will be on display during June and July. All are in mint condition and remain in their original packaging. Children will love them, and adults will remember their childhood! Remember, the library is so much more than just books!

Professional Performers

Scheduled this month at Terrebonne Parish Libraries.

Friday, June 5, 11 a.m. n *Musician Betsy McGovern will perform at Bourg.

Monday, June 8, 2 p.m. n *Musician Betsy McGovern at East Houma.

Monday, June 8, 2 p.m. n **Musician Johnette Downing will perform at Main Library.

Monday, June 15, 11 a.m. n *Storytellers Character Two will perform at Bourg.

Tuesday, June 16, 10 a.m. n **Musicians Healing Force will perform at Main Library.

Tuesday, June 16, 1 p.m. n *Storyteller Ms. Vee will perform at Chauvin.

Wednesday, June 17, 2 p.m. n *Storyteller GrayHawk will perform at Dularge.

Tuesday, June 23, 10 a.m. n **Storyteller Bobby Norfolk will perform at Main Library.

Tuesday, June 23, 2 p.m. n **Storyteller Bobby Norfolk will perform at East Houma.

Friday, June 26, 11 a.m. n *The Jack and Jill Players will perform at Montegut.

Tuesday, June 30, 11 a.m. n *Dancer Toni Batiste will perform at Montegut.

Tuesday, June 30, 1 p.m. n *Storyteller Mary LeCompte will perform at Chauvin.

Tuesday, June 30, 2 p.m. n *Dancer Toni Batiste will perform at East Houma.

*This program is supported by funds from the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government’s Art Funding Program as administered by the Houma Regional Arts Council and the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library

**This program is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts council as administered by the Houma Regional Arts Council and the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library.