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February 1, 2011Thursday, Feb. 3
February 3, 2011*All branch libraries will close at 5 pm: Friday, Feb. 25; Saturday, Feb. 26; Friday, March 4; Saturday, March 5; Monday, March 7.
*All Terrebonne Parish Libraries are closed for Mardi Gras Day Tuesday, March 8.
*The Main Library will be opened 2 to 6 p.m. on parade Sundays.
Children’s Activities
Main Branch
151 Library Drive, 876-5861
Mondays, 10 a.m. – Toddler storytime for 19 months to 3-year-olds.
Mondays, 6 p.m. – Babygarten storytime for newborns to 18 months.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Babygarten storytime for newborns to 18 months.
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – Family storytime for pre-k through 3rd graders.
Saturday, Feb. 12, 3 p.m. – Black History Storytime and Craft.
Monday, Feb. 14, 4 p.m. – Valentine Storytime and Craft.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 3 p.m. – Lego Club for 4th through 6th graders will meet to build their own creations.
Bourg Branch
4405 St. Andrew St., 594-4717
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 4 p.m. – Valentine Storytime and Craft.
Chauvin Branch
5500 Hwy 56, 594-9771
Tuesdays, Feb. 1 & 15, 10 a.m. – Tip-Toe-Toddlers Storytime for 3 & 4-year-old.
Tuesdays, Feb. 8 & 22, 10 a.m. – Peek-a-Boo Readers for newborns to 18 months.
Thursday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m. – Valentine Storytime and Craft.
Dularge Branch
837 Bayou Dularge Rd., 851-1752
Monday, Feb. 7, 3 p.m. – Valentine Storytime and Craft.
Monday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m. – “I Care” Storytime and Craft.
East Houma Branch
778 Grand Caillou Rd., 876-7072
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. – Family storytime and craft workshop.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Peek-a-Boo Readers for newborns to 18 months.
Saturday, Feb. 5, 2 p.m. – Valentine Storytime and Craft.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m. – Black History Storytime and Craft.
Gibson Branch
6363 S. Bayou Black Dr., 575-2639
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. – Storytime for pre-k.
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m. – Storytime for kindergartens.
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 3 p.m. – After School Club for 1st and 2nd graders. A fun time to get homework help and make a craft. Registration is required.
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 3 p.m. – After School Club for 3rd and 4th graders. Get homework help and do a fun craft. Registration is required.
Grand Caillou Branch
200 Badou Drive, 563-2014
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m. – Valentine Storytime and Craft.
Thursday, Feb. 17, 3:30 p.m. – Paintstravaganza! A children’s painting workshop.
Montegut Branch
1135 Hwy 55, 594-4390
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m. – Tiny Tots Storytime and Craft for 1 to 4-year-olds.
Thursday, Feb. 10, 3:30 p.m. – Valentine Storytime and Craft.
North Branch
4130 W. Park Ave., 868-3050
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – Family Storytime.
Thursdays, 10 a.m. – Peek-a-Boo Readers for newborns to 18 months.
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. – Valentine’s Day Craft Workshop.
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. – Free movie for all ages featuring Shrek Forever After (Rated PG).
Teen Activities (7th -12th grade)
Main Branch
Saturday, Feb. 19, 3 p.m. – Teen Craft.
Bourg Branch
Thursday, Feb. 10, 4 p.m. – Tween and Teen Craft.
Chauvin Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m. – Teen Craft.
Dularge Branch
Friday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. – Teen Craft.
East Houma Branch
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. – Teen Craft.
Gibson Branch
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 3 p.m. – Teen Craft.
Grand Caillou Branch
Friday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m. – Teen Craft.
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m. – Teen Craft.
Montegut Branch
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. – Teen Craft.
Friday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. – Teen Craft.
North Branch
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 4 p.m. – Teen Craft.
Adult Activities
Main Branch
Exhibit: Corinne Polk’s display of Houmas Indian handiwork can be viewed in the lobby.
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m. – Start of VITA Program. Volunteers will be at the library to help file taxes of individuals earning less than $48,000. This service is offered on a first come, first serve basis on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. – Thinking Out Loud Book Discussion will meet to discuss: Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson.
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m. – Wondering if you might be able to find out more about your family tree from our online databases Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest? Not sure where to begin? Bring any names, places and dates you have for your parents, grandparents and other family members and join us for this hands-on workshop. Call 876-1733 to register.
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. – Book Discussion: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Bourg Branch
Friday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. – Guest speaker Barton Joffrion from LSU AgCenter will talk about spring gardening during the monthly Oral History program. Bring a covered dish to share.
Chauvin Branch
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Domino Chicks meet to play Mexican Train.
Thursday, Feb. 3, 1 p.m. – Stitches Sewing Circle meets to share needle-working talents. Some sewing supplies provided to learn and start a new project.
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. – Adult Oil Painting.
Thursday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. – Adult Oil Painting.
Dularge Branch
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – Oil painting classes taught by Gail LeCompte. Bring a canvas, table-top easel, and bag lunch. Registration required.
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominos game.
Thursdays, 10 a.m. – So/Sew Quilting Group meets to make quilts and handcrafts and to share a pot-luck lunch.
Monday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. – Eager Readers Book Discussion will meet to discuss Winter Garden by Kristian Hannah.
Thursday, Feb. 10, 3 p.m. – Adult Wii.
East Houma Branch
Saturday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m. – Second Thoughts Book Discussion will meet to discuss Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.
Saturday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m. – Adult Bingo with refreshments.
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. – Free Hispanic Film Night featuring Nueces Para El Amor. Refreshments will be served.
Friday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. – Adult Craft: Creative plastic canvas items.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 4 p.m. – Introduction to Spanish for adults. Limit 20. Registration required.
Gibson Branch
Monday, Feb. 21, 11 a.m. – Flower Pot Decorating Workshop.
Grand Caillou Branch
Mondays, 2 p.m. – Bon App/tit Recipe Exchange. Share your classic Cajun recipes that will be documented for future cooks.
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. – Adult Computer Class: Learn how to save and edit your photos on a computer. Limit 6. Registration required.
Friday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. – Stitch Me – A Beginners’ Sewing Group. This get-together will help beginners learn from one another with various projects. Bring a sewing machine and any project to work on.
Montegut Branch
Thursday, Feb. 10, 1 p.m. – Adult Bingo
North Branch
Exhibit – Roger Bourgeois’ “Then and Now” display of old and new items will be on display.
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. – Vampire Shrinks Book Discussion – Aunt Dimity: Vampire Hunter by Nancy Atherton.