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Book s and Bytes ontheBayou A Laf ourche Parish Publ ic Library Publ icat ion

November 2015

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W hat 's New

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Feat ured Event s

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Book Reviews

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Children: Reading and St oryt ime

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Children: Classes and Event s

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Family Fun: Event s for All Ages

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M ont hly Insight s

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St aff Spot light

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Teens & Tweens: Classes and Event s

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Adult s: Classes and Event s

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Lifest yle: Classes and Event s

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Did You Know: Informat ion Spot light

ThanksgivingHolidayClosures ThanksgivingEve: November 25th All llibrary locations close @ 4:00 p.m.

ThanksgivingHol iday: November 26th - 28th All library locations closed.

16-19 Oct ober Phot o Highlight s

BOARD OF CONTROL

Staff Stars

President Bennie Smit h

Let your library staff know you appreciate them. Fill out a card for the "Staff Stars Box" (can be for an individual or a branch).

Vice-President Harvey Clement

Thibodaux Branch Jessica

Judy Bazare Lonnie Granier Selma M alcombe Angelique Torres Suzanne Troxclair

Thank you for the great customer service!

Board of Cont rol Liaison John Arnold 2

W h at 's New ...

Laf ourch e Pari sh v oted to pass th e mi l l age renew al s th at f und Laf ourch e Li brari es!

Lafourche voters approved a renewal of property taxes on Saturday, October 24, that will benefit the public library for the next ten years. The funding was established in 1997 for library operations, construction and maintenance and will allow Lafourche Libraries to remain open for the next ten years.

At Lafourche Parish Libraries our mission is to educate, enrich, and entertain Lafourche communities.

Education is our mission, our passion and our profession. Come learn with us.

Lafourche Library greatly appreciates the support of our parish residents and we look forward to continuing to serve you!

Laf our che Libr ar y vot ed " BEST FREE THING TO DO" in Laf our che Par ish!

Best of the Best Reader's Choice Awards contest is a competition in which community members select a local business of their choice as their favorite.

Businesses with the most votes in a category will be designated as the "best of" in the selected parish.

Winners receive a first-place certificate issued by The Courier and Daily Comet announcing their win, the contest started in 2009 to give the newspapers? readers and community members a way to show their support for their favorite places!

Laf ourche cit izens use t heir l ibraries!

395,872 library visits in 2014 150,919 people attended 10,348 programs 403,884 materials were checked out 147,464 research questions answered 202,632 database inquiries 347,034 items in collection 92,003 people used library computers

Thank You

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Fe a t u r e d Ev e n t s - Bayou Bl ue Branch Vet erans Day Cel ebrat ion: Wednesday, November 11, 11:00 AM. Coffee and pastries to honor veterans.

Vet erans Day was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor Armistice Day - the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In 1954, Congress replaced "Armistice" with the word "Veterans and in 1954, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Laf ourche Libraries wil l be honoring vet erans wit h t hese special services: - Thibodaux Branch Vet erans Day Breakf ast : Tuesday, November 11, 9:00 ? 11:00pm. Breakfast and a choir will perform patriotic songs.

- Choct aw Branch Vet erans Thank You Cards: Tuesday, November 3, 11 am-6 pm.

Create thank you cards for local Veterans- will be given to vets.

- Racel and Vet erans Social : Thursday, November 5, 2PM. Coffee and donuts will be served.

- Racel and Branch Vet erans?Day Craf t : Wednesday, November 11, 4PM. All Ages create painting commemorating our soldiers.

- Choct aw Branch Vet erans Day Ref reshment s: Tuesday, November 10, 11 am-4 pm.

Refreshments to show our appreciation of Veterans' service.

- Lockport Branch Vet erans?Day Social : Tuesday, November 10, 4:00 PM. Area veterans photographic display spanning World War I to present-day.

- Gol den Meadow Branch Vet erans Appreciat ion Day: Wednesday November 11, All Day. Donuts and goody bags.

- Lockport Branch Pat riot ic Essay Readings: Wednesday, November 11, 5:00 PM. Readings from essays written by customers of the branch.

- Larose Branch Vet erans Day Open House: Wednesday, November 11, 11:00 am to 12:30 PM. In the United States, the modern Thanksgiving holiday tradition is commonly, but not universally, traced to a sparsely documented 1621 celebration at Plymouth in present-day Massachusetts. The 1621 Plymouth feast and thanksgiving was prompted by a good harvest.

Pilgrims and Puritans who began emigrating from England in the 1620s and 1630s carried the tradition of Days of Fasting and Days of Thanksgiving with them to New England. Several days of Thanksgiving were held in early New England history that have been identified as the "First Thanksgiving",

Thibodaux Branch - "Thankf ul For Thanksgiving" St oryt ime: Wednesday, November 25, 10:30 am - "I Am Thankf ul For" Lapt ime: Thursday, November 19, 10:30 am - Thanksgiving Movie: 20th Century Fox?s Free Birds. Saturday, November 21, 2:00. Refreshments.

- Surviving t he Hol idays Seminar: This presentation by Jaret Hubbell will provide helpful tips for individuals who experience stress and anxiety with the holiday season. Wednesday, November 18, 4:30 pm Choct aw Branch - Kids Turkey Craf t : Kids will create turkeys using foam pieces. Ages: 4-9, Registration required.Tuesday, November 24, 2 pm

Sout h Laf ourche Branch - Thanksgiving Cent erpiece Adul t Craf t : Wednesday, November 11, 10:30 AM - ?Thanksgiving? st oryt ime: Tuesday, November 17, 10:30 AM

Gol den Meadow - Dancing Turkey Kids' Craf t : Tuesday, November 17, 5 PM - Thanksgiving Movie: A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Tuesday, November 24, 2pm.

Racel and Branch - ?Turkeys? St oryt ime/ Craf t : Wednesday, November 18, 10:30 AM - Thanksgiving Tree Craf t : Thursday, November 19, 4PM - Thanksgiving Cent erpiece Craf t : (Ages 18-up) : Tuesday, November 3, 11:15 AM

Larose Branch ?It ?s Turkey Time!? St oryt ime and Craf t : Thursday, November 5, 11:00 am

Lockport Branch - ?Turkeys R Us? St oryt ime/ Craf t : Thursday, November 19, 4:00 PM?

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Fe a t u r e d Ev e n t s

Int ernat ional Games Day is a chance to celebrate games, libraries, and communities. On November 21, 2015, people all over the planet will join together to celebrate the mutually-reinforcing power of play and learning.

20 15 Thibodeauxville Fall Fest ival Locat ion: Downt own Thibodaux Dat e: November 14, 2015 Time: 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM Thibodauxville is an arts, crafts, and music festival for all ages that is held on the second Saturday of November each year in downtown Thibodaux. There is no admission fee.

Staff from Lafourche Library will be out at a booth giving away books, library bags, and other promo items from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will have brochures and photos showcasing our services and will be available to answer questions. Children will be able to take a picture with our library mascot, Garcon.

Nat ional Game and Puzzl e Week: Whether you game online, play cards or love a good puzzle, the library has something for you! Invite your friends or family for a fun night of playing games or solving puzzles. These activities are proven to keep your mind sharp and active and can even stave off the effects of aging on your brain!

According to The International Handbook of Children, Media and Culture, games require advanced literacy, build critical workplace and life skills, and encourage problem-solving and critical thinking.

Gaming also assists with memory, abstract and spatial reasoning.

Thibodaux Branch Board Game Night all ages every Tuesday at 5 Challenge friends and win prizes. Snacks are provided.

Lockport Branch Video Game Design Camp Saturday, November 14, 10:30 AM Create a role-playing game using RPG Maker VX ace.

Bayou Bl ue Branch Game Night : Friday, November 20, 3:00 PM board games, card games, Wii, iPad. Refreshments Gol den Meadow Branch Wii Gaming: Wednesday, November 18, 3-5pm Come play a variety of Wii games.

Picture books allow even the youngest of kids to " read" and grow.

Drop by and pick up some at your library branch today. Look for Lockport Branch programs this month that allow children to create their own Famil y Cl assics Games: Saturday, November 7, picture books.

10:30 AM classic board games. All ages of fun!

Choct aw Branch ?Pict ure Book Fun? St oryt ime and Craf t : Thursday, November 5, 1 pm Bayou Bl ue Branch ?Pict ure Books?

St oryt ime and Craf t : Tuesday, November 3, 11:30 AM

Gol den Meadow Branch Making A Pict ure Book Workshop: Monday, November 9, 4 pm

Sout h Laf ourche Branch Pict ure Book Chil dren?s Sout h Laf ourche Branch Craf t : Thursday, Disney?s Scene It !: Monday, November 23, 2-4 PM November 19, 4 PM

Lockport Branch Friend a Pict ure Book Day: Pick your favorite picture book on our Book Friends Board.

Tuesday, November 3, all day.

Larose Branch Pict ure Book Craf t : Making your own picture books with supplies provided.

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Bo o k Re v i e w s

The Good Girl

By Mary Kubica

Brooke, Reference Librarian

A new author is on the rise and her debut novel, The Good Girl (2014), is nothing short of compelling. Mary Kubica will quickly become a go-to author for any fan of suspenseful, engaging plots, and simple, yet beautifully constructed, true-to-life writing.

Kubica has a way of pulling readers in and exposing them to everything that makes us human. Her first book, The Good Girl, will stick with readers long after they have turned the final page.

The Good Girl often draws comparisons to Gillian Flynn?s Gone Girl, and while fans of Gone Girl will surely enjoy The Good Girl?s plot line ? the aggrieved daughter of a wealthy family is kidnapped for ransom by a mysterious man she meets in a bar ? the two books couldn't more different in style and tone. Where Gone Girl is all about the rapid, head-spinning twists and turns, The Good Girl unfolds slowly, allowing the reader to get into the minds of the characters as the intricacies of the plot reveal themselves throughout the pages. The Good Girl is a quiet psychological suspense novel, focusing on who the characters are at their core and why they do the things that they do. Any reader interested in exploring the complex issues of the

human condition will thoroughly enjoy the trip that Kubica takes us on as we delve deeper and deeper into the psyche of her distinct and memorable characters.

Mia Dennett is the black sheep of her prominent Chicago family. Her father, the influential judge, her older sister, the successful lawyer, and her mother, the demure trophy wife ? Mia, the inner city art teacher, has never quite gained acceptance from her family for her life choices and the woman she has become. Nor has she secured the love and devotion of her too-often-busy boyfriend.

After being stood up by her boyfriend yet again, Mia meets a charming man who may just be the answer to everything that is lacking in her life.

Little does she know, as she runs out of the bar with him into the night, that she is escaping life with a man who has been hired to kidnap her. What follows is unexpected, as her kidnapper, Colin Thatcher, just doesn?t have the heart or the will to go through with the ?snatch- and- deliver? plan, and instead skirts Mia away to an isolated cabin in a desolate area of Minnesota. What goes on within those four walls is for the reader to discover as the relationship between Mia and Colin grows 6

increasingly complex.

Told through multiple viewpoints and transitions from the past and present, The Good Girl is a visceral journey into the lives and minds of the people connected to a missing girl. Readers will hear from the detective, Gabe, the mother, Eve, and the kidnapper, Colin, as they take us on a psychological tailspin of a ride through the events of Mia?s disappearance. What is revealed is sure to provoke the minds and hearts of readers, as they discover that nothing is ever as simple as it seems.

The Good Girl is available at Lafourche Parish Library?s Lockport, Raceland, South Lafourche, and Thibodaux branches, and as always, if you don?t live nearby, it can be transferred to a branch near you for your reading enjoyment! Also, readers who love The Good Girl, will be pleased to know that Kubica has recently released a new novel, Pretty Baby, about a couple who takes in a teenage girl with baby in tow and whose past is soon to be revealed as questionable to say the least.

St o r y t i m e s Children's Book of the M onth

Bayou Blue Branch (11:30 a.m.)

- Nov. 3. "Picture Books" - Nov. 17. "Child Safety & Protection" Choctaw Branch - Nov. 5, 1 p.m. "Picture Book Fun" - Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. "Mickey Mouse"

Raceland Branch (10:30 a.m.)

- Nov. 4. "Fall" - Nov. 18. "Turkeys"

South Lafourche Branch (10:30 a.m. unless noted) Gheens Branch (5 p.m.)

- Nov. 3. "Cookie Monster's - Nov. 9. "Picture Book Month" Birthday" - Nov. 23. "Turkeys Galore" - Nov. 7, 11 a.m. "Fun Food Safety" Golden Meadow Branch (5 p.m.)

- Nov. 10. "Fun with Food" *Register to receive a free copy of - Nov. 17. "Thanksgiving" a book read at Storytime. One per household, while supplies last. Thibodaux Branch (Indicated with an asterisk *) (10:30 a.m. unless noted) - *Nov. 3. "There Was an Old - Nov. 4. "Magnificent Moo" Lady Who Swallowed Some - Nov. 11. "Patriotic Hero" Books" - Nov. 18. " Cajun Frog" with - *Nov. 17. (bilingual) local author Shelby Toups - Nov. 24, 4 p.m. "Little Critter" Larose Branch (11 a.m.)

- Nov. 25. "Thankful for - Nov. 5. "It's Turkey Time" Thanksgiving" - Nov. 12. "Fun with Food" - Nov. 19. " Christmas in November." Local author Patricia Powell, author of Dulac, dat Cajun Cat will visit Storytime.

Lockport Branch (10:30 a.m.)

- Nov. 5. "We 'Mustache; You to Read" - Nov. 12. "Gobble Up Good Books!"

- Nov. 5, "Farm" - Nov. 12. "Tickly Toes" - Nov. 19. "I am Thankful for...

As the harvest moon shines down, the wind picks up, sending orange, yellow, and crimson leaves dancing, until they settle in a pumpkin patch. One-by-one, leaf people emerge to celebrate the autumnal equinox. The combination of fantasy and realism in the crisp autumn night will spark children?s imagination about the leaf piles they find in their city, suburb, or country roads.

Mark Jones's rich pastel illustrations bring to life the mysterious and fleeting world of a gentle troupe of leaf characters, who will warm the hearts of all readers.

Toddler Storytimes Thibodaux Branch Lapt ime St oryt ime 0-24 months 10:30 a.m.

By The Light Of The Harvest Moon

by Harriet Ziefert ; Illustrations by Mark Jones

South Lafourche Branch Babyt ime 0-24 months 10:30 a.m.

- Nov. 4 & 24 Lockport Branch We READ St oryt ime 0-18 months 10:30 a.m.

- Nov. 19

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This app gives access to several educational TV shows for kids. Parents can restrict access to certain programs and set the videos to play on auto-repeat or in "baby mode"so kids can't accidentally close the program.

Six educational games are available without a subscription, as are a couple of videos.

Fo r K i d s

Bayou Blue Branch

- *Terra Cotta Pot Turkeys Craft: Nov. 2, 4 p.m. Ages 8 - 12. Turn ordinary terra cotta pots into turkey decorations.

- *Edible Cornucopias Craft: Nov. 10, 5 p.m. Ages 4 - 8. Assemble a traditional cornucopia with sugar cones and candy.

- *Poppy Painting Craft: Nov. 11, 4 p.m. Ages 8 - 12. Paint beautiful fingerprint poppies in remembrance of those who served our country.

Choctaw Branch - Leaf Art: Nov. 11, 4:15 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Use a Fall leaf to create a masterpiece.

- Just Play: Nov. 17, 3 - 6 p.m. & Nov. 19, 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Ages 2 and up. An unstructured playtime for children.

Toys and a snack provided.

- HEDBANDZ: Nov. 23, 2 p.m. Ages 5 and up. Play the quick question game of "What Am I?" Snacks served.

- *Kids Foam Turkey Craft: Nov. 24, 2 p.m. Ages 4 - 9.

Gheens Branch - *Coffee Filter Turkey Craft: Nov. 11, 5 p.m.

Ages 5 - 10.

- *Fruit Loop Fall Trees Craft: Nov. 17, 5 p.m.

Ages 2 - 4.

Golden Meadow Branch -

" Old Lady" Craft: Nov. 3, 5 p.m.

Picture Book Craft: Nov. 9, 4 p.m.

LEGO Time: Nov. 10, library hours.

Dancing Turkey Craft: Nov. 17, 5 p.m.

- Tinker Toy Fun: Nov. 18, library hours - Wii Game Time: Nov. 18, 3 - 5 p.m.

An * indicat es regist rat ion is required t o at t end.

Larose Branch - Picture Book Craft: Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m.

- LEGO Builders: Nov. 17, 5 p.m.

- Tinker Toy Creations: Nov. 24, library hours.

- Family Craft: Nov. 14, 10 a.m.

Make decorative Thanksgiving Napkin Rings as a family.

- *LEGO Mania: Nov. 16, 4 p.m.

Ages 6 and up. Create a LEGO-themed craft, build LEGO constructions, and watch a LEGO movie.

- *3Doodler Pen Art: Nov. 19, 4:30 p.m. Ages 8 and up.

Lockport Branch - *Totem Spirit Craft: Nov. 12, 4 p.m. Make your own personalized totem pole in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

- *Thanksgiving Turkey Craft: Nov. 19, 4 p.m.

Raceland Branch - Veterans Day Craft: Nov. 11, 4 p.m. Create a beautiful painting commemorating those who protect our freedom.

- Thanksgiving Tree Craft: Nov. 19, 4 p.m.

Like Pl ay-Doh? Create with Play-Doh at the Sout h Laf ourche Branch.

South Lafourche Branch

Nov. 21, 11 a.m.

- Kids' Painting: Nov. 14, 1 p.m.

- Kids' Bingo: Nov. 18, 4:30 p.m.

- Picture Book Craft: Nov. 19, 4 p.m.

- Play-Doh Day: Nov. 21, 11 a.m.

- LEGO Club: Nov. 21, 2 p.m.

- Mini Turkey Centerpiece Craft: Nov. 24, 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 7, 1 p.m. @ the Thibodaux Branch

Thibodaux Branch - *Construct with K'nex: Nov. 2, 4 p.m. Ages 7 - 14.

- *LEGO Robotics: Nov. 4, 4 p.m. & Nov. 21, 10 a.m. Ages 8 - 18. Build and program machines with LEGO Robotics.

- Mommy & Me Zumba: Nov. 6, 11 a.m.

- *Thanksgiving Centerpiece Craft: Nov. 9, 4 p.m. Ages 12 and younger.

- *Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Pick up Playaway Book Packs at your next visit! No internet or computer needed, just press play!

Nick Jr . Paw Pat r ol Act ivit y: Nov. 25, 1 p.m.

Ages 3 - 8. Enjoy an episode of Nick Jr.'s Paw Patrol and snacks and color a giant Paw Patrol coloring sheet.

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Fa m i l y Fu n ( A l l A g e s) Bayou Bl ue Branch - Bingo Night : Nov. 4, 4 p.m. & 24, 5 p.m.

- Vet erans Day Cel ebrat ion: Nov. 11, 11 a.m. Join us for coffee and pastries to honor those who served.

- Nat ional Pickl e Day Cel ebrat ion: Nov. 13, 3 p.m. Enjoy a pickle.Wear a green shirt and receive a prize.

- Movie Mat inee: Nov. 18, 3:30 p.m.

Wish Mickey Mouse a happy birthday by watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Popcorn and drinks served.

- Game Night : Nov. 20, 3 p.m. Enjoy board games, card games, Wii games, and iPad games.

Refreshments served.

Choct aw Branch - LEGO Buil ders: Nov. 2, 3 - 5 p.m.

- Vet erans Day Thank You Cards Craf t : Nov. 3, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Create a "thank you" card when you stop by the library that will be given to a local veteran.

- Rainbow Loom Workshop: Nov. 5, 4:30 p.m. Create with Rainbow Looms.

- Tinker Toys Fun: Nov. 9, 3 - 5 p.m.

- Vet erans Day Ref reshment s: Nov. 10, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Local veterans and their families are invited to enjoy refreshments in appreciation of their service.

- Local Aut hor Visit : Nov. 10, 5 p.m.

Local author Patsy Powell presents Night Before Wishkas.

- *Hoopl a Demos: Nov. 12, 11 a.m. 7 p.m. Drop by throughout the day to learn more about Hoopla, which allows you to stream movies and more, free through the library.

- Mickey Mouse Birt hday Cel ebrat ion: Nov. 18, 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Mickey's 87th birthday.

Gheens Branch - Nat ional Candy Day Candy Giveaway: Nov. 4, 2 - 5 p.m. Check out library items and get candy, while supplies last.

- Famil y Movie Night : Nov. 24, 4 p.m.

Watch a family-friendly movie and enjoy popcorn and a treat.

Gol den Meadow Branch - Famil y Bingo: Nov. 4 & 16, 4 p.m.

- Pickl e Your Fancy: Nov. 13.

An * indicat es regist rat ion is required t o at t end.

Enjoy a pickle for National Pickle Day, while supplies last.

- Cinema at t he Library: Nov. 23 & 24, 2 p.m. Popcorn and a drink.

Larose Branch - Vet erans Day Open House: Nov. 11, 11 a.m - 12:30 p.m. Local veterans, their families, and others are invited to attend.

Lockport Branch - Local Soundings: Nov. 2, 1 p.m. Drop in to hear recordings of your favorite Pop Swamp classics by Pott Folse.

- Famil y Read-Al ong Day: Nov. 2, 4 p.m. Read family favorites together.

- Friend a Pict ure Book Day: Nov. 3, library hours. Pick your favorite picture book from our Book Friends Board.

- Couponing 101: Nov. 5, 5 p.m. Pick up coupons and savings skills while helping military families overseas.

- Guess My Fol iage: Nov. 6 & 20, library hours. Guess the number of Fall objects in a jar for a chance to win a prize.

- Famil y Cl assics Game Day: Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m. Play some much loved, classic board games.

- Meet & Greet Aut hor Book Signing: Nov. 7, 1 p.m. Meet local author Jessica Tastet. She is the author of Muddy Grave, Muddy Bayou, and Cara the Pirate: Mermaid Cove.

- Vet erans Day Library Social : Nov. 10, 4 p.m. Join us in honoring local veterans at the library's annual Veterans Day social.

- Pat riot ic Essay Readings: Nov. 11, 5 p.m. The library will present Patriotic Essay Readings from a selection of essays written by library customers.

- Lockport I Spy: Nov. 13, library hours. Join us in finding special features of our town.

- LEGO Xpl orers: Nov. 18, 4 p.m. Take the LEGO challenge and join in this fun activity.

- Ret ro Cart oon Sat urday Morning: Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m. Watch cartoons.

- Bingo Bat t l e: Nov. 21, 2 p.m. & Nov. 30, 5 p.m.

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Check out our programs l ist ed here & on Page 13 honoring l ocal vet erans f or t heir service and sacrif ice. (highl ight ed in bl ue on t his page) - Library Geocaching: Nov. 23, library hours. Use library navigation to find treasure spots and special library areas.

- Movie Mat inee: Nov. 25, 1 p.m.

Popcorn, drink, and treat provided Racel and Branch - Vet erans Day Craf t : Nov. 11, 4 p.m.

Create a beautiful painting commemorating those who fought for our freedom.

- Fal l Sensory Jar Craf t : Nov. 12, 4 p.m. Create sensory jars for calm and relaxation.

- Thanksgiving Tree Craf t : Nov. 19, 4 p.m.

Sout h Laf ourche Branch - Famil y Movie Af t ernoon: Nov. 14, 2 p.m. Refreshments provided.

Thibodaux Branch - Bingo: Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 10 a.m.

- Board Game Night : Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 5 p.m.

- Thanksgiving Movie Madness: Nov. 21, 2 p.m. Refreshments provided.

Look ou t for cool Fal l -t hem ed pr ogr am s @ you r l i br ar y br an ch.

In si g h t s

Fami l y St or i es Mont h

Family stories are tales about people, places, and events related to the members of their immediate family or their ancestors. Family stories casually chatted about at the dinner table, or regaled again and again at family gatherings can parallel great epics or notable short stories. The memorable stories of their lives and of others in their family take on special importance because they are true, even if Liliana Hart is a New York Times, USA Today, and everyone tells different versions of the same event.

Publisher's Weekly Bestselling Author of more than 40 titles.

These tales are family heirlooms held in the heart not After starting her first novel her freshman year of college, she the hand. They are a gift to each generation that immediately became addicted to writing and knew she'd found preserves them by remembering them and passing what she was meant to do with her life. She has no idea why them on.

she majored in music.

Since self-publishing in June of 2011, Liliana has sold more than 3 million eBooks and been translated into eight languages. She's appeared at # 1 on lists all over the world and all three of her series have appeared on the New York Times list. Liliana is a sought after speaker and she's given keynote speeches and self-publishing workshops to standing-room-only crowds from California to New York to London.

Liliana can almost always be found at her computer writing or on the road giving workshops for SilverHart International, a company she founded with her partner, Scott Silverii, where they provide law enforcement, military, and fire resources for writers so they can write it right. Liliana is a recent transplant to Southern Louisiana, where she's getting used to the humidity and hurricane season, and plotting murders (for her books, of course). Source: www.lilianahart.com/ about.html

Aut hor Meet and Greet wit h Lil iana Hart Thursday, November 12, 5:00pm @ the Thibodaux Branch.

Liliana will discuss her latest works.

List ening The first step to collecting family stories is to become a good listener. Good listeners encourage great storytelling. When a speaker feels that the listener is interested, he or she is more inspired to communicate generously. A good listener gives full attention to the teller, does not interrupt or contradict the facts of a story as it is being told, and offers the teller encouragement with an interested facial expression and body stance. When a teller feels encouraged by an interested listener, there is joy in the telling.

Int erviewing El ders An effective way to hear family stories is to ask questions. Family stories can be collected by interviewing a family elder. Make a mental or written list of topics that might generate some questions to ask the elder.

Quest ions about : People, places, events, objects, important transitions, work, or travel can be story starters. Although short-term memory may sometimes be limited in the oldest of relatives, long-term memory may be very much intact. We need to help the teller journey back in time to retrieve these treasures.

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Visit thelibrary to get help with finding, sharing, and preserving your family stories!

LPPL Li b r a r y St a f f

Staff Profile Lut icia Branch Manager Choctaw Branch

The Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

by Edgar Allan Poe

If you frequent the Choctaw Branch, you know Luticia.

She?s the branch manager there, a position she took over in 2007, but Luticia?s service to the library began long before that, in 1996. She began work as a library page at the Thibodaux Branch and then became a full-time staff member in 1999 as a branch assistant.

Katie's Pick

Poe perfected the psychological thriller, invented the detective story, and rarely missed transporting the reader to his own supernatural realm. He has also been hailed posthumously as one of the finest literary critics of the nineteenth century. In Edgar Allan Poe: Complete Tales and Poems fans may indulge in all of Poe's most imaginative short-stories, including The Fall of the House of Usher, The Murders in Rue Morgue, The Tell-Tale Heart, Ligeia and Ms. In a Bottle. His complete early and miscellaneous poetic masterpieces are here also, including The Raven.

In total, she?s worked for the Lafourche Parish Public Library for 19 years.

This year, Luticia and her husband Scott are celebrating their fourteenth wedding anniversary.

The couple have one son Brandon, who is currently a fifth grader at the same elementary school that both Luticia and Scott attended.

They also have a spoiled 16-year old cat named Lily.

On the weekends, Luticia loves spending time with her family trying new restaurants, going to the movies, and spending time at their camp in Lake Boeuf. She also enjoys her time as a 4-H mom and is excited about becoming a band mom this year.

People I Want to Punch in the Throat

by Jen Mann

Jessica's Pick

Jen Mann brings her sharp wit to bear on suburban life, marriage, and motherhood in this laugh-out-loud collection of essays. From the politics of joining a play group, to the thrill of mothers?night out at the gun range, to the rewards of your most meaningful relationship (the one you have with your cleaning lady), nothing is sacred or off-limits. So the next time you find yourself wearing fuzzy bunny pajamas in the school carpool line or accidentally stuck at a co-worker?s swingers party, just think, What would Jen Mann do?

Luticia loves her community and says that one of her favorite things about working at the library is being able to work in the community that she was born and raised in.

Her favorite book is Still Alice by Lisa Genova and her favorite book series is Kate Collins?Flower Mystery series.

Black-Eyed Susans

by Julia Heaberlin

She enjoys cozy mysteries and reading Jeff Kinney?s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series with her son.

Lori's Pick

Shocking, intense, and utterly original, Black-Eyed Susans is a dazzling psychological thriller, seamlessly weaving past and present in a searing tale of a young woman whose harrowing memories remain in a field of flowers? as a killer makes a chilling return to his garden.

Stop by and say ?hello? to Luticia at the Choctaw Branch.

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Te e n s a n d Tw e e n s Bayou Bl ue Branch (Ages 13 - 17) - *Pumpkin Spice Sugar Rub Craf t : Nov. 9, 4 p.m.

Celebrate National Healthy Skin Month by creating an all-natural pumpkin spice sugar scrub.

- *Col oring Advent ures: Nov. 12, 4:30 p.m. Have fun by coloring an owl mandala coloring page.

- *Make Rainbow Loom Bracel et s: Nov. 30, 4 p.m.

Choct aw Branch (Ages 13 & up) - *Paracord Bracel et Craf t : Nov. 12, 4:30 p.m. Ages 10 - 17.

- *Crayon Art : Nov. 17, 4:30 p.m.

3Doodl er Pen Art : Nov. 24, 5 p.m. Ages 10 - 17.

Make cool 3D art.

Gheens Branch - *Fal l Tree Q-Tip Paint ing Craf t : Nov. 13, 4:30 p.m. Paint a Fall tree on acrylic paper using paint, paintbrushes, and a Q-Tip. Ages 11 - 17.

Gol den Meadow Branch - *3Doodl er Pen Art : Nov. 5, 5 p.m. Make cool 3D art. Ages 10 17.

- Bil ingual Bingo: Nov. 12, 5 p.m.

- Game Time: Nov. 19, 4 - 6 p.m.

Ages 10 - 17. Play board games.

- LEGO Time: Nov. 10, library hours.

- Tinker Toy Fun: Nov. 18, library hours.

- Wii Game Time: Nov. 18, 3 - 5 p.m. Play Wii games.

Larose Branch - Cut t in' Up Scrapbooking: Nov. 12, 1 - 6:45 p.m. Work on your own layout. Some supplies

Racel and Branch Use recycled materials to make bird feeders for our feathered friends.

November 17 @ 5 p.m.

An * indicat es regist rat ion is required t o at t end.

provided.

- LEGO Buil ders: Nov. 17, 5 p.m.

- Tinker Toy Creat ions: Nov. 24, library hours.

- *Cut t in' Up Scrapbooking: Nov. 17, 1 - 6:45 p.m. Work on a "Heritage" page layout.

Lockport Branch - Around t he Worl d Scrapbooking: Nov. 9, library hours. Presenting France, home of the croissant, Paris, and the Eiffel Tower. Create a scrapbook or journal page with a French theme.

- *LEGO Robot ics: Nov. 14, 2 p.m.

Ages 8 - 18. Build and program machines using LEGO Robotics.

- *Gl obal Art Takes: Nov. 16, 4 p.m. Discover France and its art.

Create a two-color impressionist painting.

- *Writ ing Workshop: Nov. 17 & 24, 4 p.m. In celebration of National Writing Month, enjoy a two-part writing workshop to get tips, ideas, and inspiration.

- STEM Learning: Nov. 18, 5 p.m.

Develop and create Scratch n' Sniff paint.

Sout h Laf ourche Branch - El ect ronic Snap Circuit s Act ivit y: Nov. 4, 4 p.m.

Experiment!

- Mug Craf t : Nov. 5, 4 p.m.

- *LEGO Robot ics: Nov. 7, 2 - 4 p.m. and Nov. 18, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Ages 8 - 18.

- 3Doodl er Pen Art : Nov. 11, 4 p.m. Make cool 3D art.

- Rainbow Looms Bracel et Craf t : Nov. 19, 4 p.m.

Thibodaux Branch - Pokemon League: Nov. 18, 4 p.m. Ages 12 and up. Play Pokemon and learn to draw in the anime style.

- *Sun Cat cher Craf t : Nov. 23, 4 p.m. Ages 8 - 14.

- Anime Cl ub: Nov. 30, 4 p.m.

Racel and Branch (Ages 8 - 16) - St ar Wars Mixed Media Craf t : Nov. 3, 5 p.m.

Owl s Craf t : Nov. 10, 5 p.m. Make a canvas owl.

Bird Seed Feeder Craf t : Nov. 17, 5 p.m. Use recycled materials to make feeders for our feathered friends.

- Wii Pl ay: Nov. 24, 5 p.m.

@ t he Lockport Branch Learn more about France with the Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. Create a Lockport Branch's Around the single person role-playing game World Scrapbooking & Global Art using RPG Maker VX ace.

Takes programs.

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An * indicat es regist rat ion is required t o at t end.

Veterans Day programs are highlighted in red. See Page 14 for exercise programs & computer classes.

Bayou Bl ue Branch - *Fal l Vot ives Craf t : Nov. 5, 1:30 p.m. Add some Fall decor to your home.

- *Bird House Paint ing Craf t : Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m. Paint unique bird houses to hang up at home.

- *Paint ed Wood Sl ice Pumpkins Craf t : Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m. Add some color and whimsy to your Fall decor with easy and adorable painted wood slice pumpkins.

Choct aw Branch - *Thanksgiving Cent erpiece Craf t : Nov. 3, 11:15 a.m.

- *Homemade Sugar Scrub & Sweet Treat s: Nov. 19, 5 p.m.

Pamper yourself during the holidays with a homemade Honey Brown Sugar scrub. Enjoy a sweet treat while making something nice for yourself.

Gheens Branch - *Wine Gl ass Candl e Hol ders Craf t : Nov. 19, 5 p.m.

Gol den Meadow Branch - Col oring f or Adul t s: Nov. 10, 1 p.m.

- Vet erans Appreciat ion Day: Nov. 11, library hours. Veterans can get a donut and goody bag, while supplies last.

Larose Branch - Senior St rikers: Nov. 9 & 23, 10 a.m.

- Bingo: Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m.

- Cut t in' Up Scrapbooking: Nov. 12, 1 - 6:45 p.m. Work on your own layout. Some supplies provided.

- *Cut t in' Up Scrapbooking: Nov. 17, 1 - 6:45 p.m. Work on a Heritage page layout. Supplies provided.

- Trading Tit l es Book Cl ub: Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. Talk about books you've enjoyed.

- Sherif f 's Of f ice Chil d ID Program: Nov. 23, 1 - 4:30 p.m.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office will take children's fingerprints and record children's ID info for parents.

Lockport Branch - Gol den Ol dies: Nov. 3, 1 p.m.

Enjoy watching a Golden Oldie film.

- *Geneal ogy Workshop: Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m. Learn about genealogy research tools.

- Around t he Worl d Scrapbooking: Nov. 9, library hours. Create a scrapbook or journal page with a French theme.

- The M3 Book Cl ub: Nov. 9, 5 p.m.

Tess Gerritsen's The Apprentice.

Afterwards, watch the first episode in the Rizzoli and Isles series.

- *Knit t ing Demo: Nov. 10 & 24, 10:30 a.m. Learn loom and hand knitting basics.

- *Video Game Design Camp: Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m. Create a single person role-playing game using RPG Maker VX ace.

- *Romant ic Vanit y Craf t : Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m.

- *Gl obal Art Takes: Nov. 16, 4 p.m. Discover France and its art.

Create a two-color impressionist painting.

- *Crochet wit h Charl ot t e: Nov. 17, 10:30 a.m. Learn crocheting basics. Crocheters of all levels are welcome.

- *Writ ing Workshop: Nov. 17 & 24, 4 p.m. In celebration of National Writing Month, enjoy a two-part writing workshop to get tips, ideas, and inspiration.

- *Prep f or t he Big Sal e: Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m. Learn about online shopping.

Racel and Branch - Canvas Creat ions Decoupage Fl owers Bowl : Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m.

- Vet erans Social : Nov. 5, 2 p.m.

Local veterans and their families are invited for coffee and donuts.

- Fal l Leaves Box Craf t : Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m.

- Christ mas Cajun Mason Jars Craf t : Nov. 30, 10:30 a.m.

Sout h Laf ourche Branch - Book Cl ub: Nov. 5, 2 p.m. Chris Cleave's Little Bee. - Bingo: Nov. 6, 13 & 20, 10 a.m.

- Crochet Cl ass: Nov. 7, 14 & 21, 10 a.m.

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- Vet erans Day Ref reshment s: Nov. 11. Veterans are invited to enjoy coffee & cookies.

- Thanksgiving Cent erpiece Craf t : Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m.

- Line Dancing: Nov. 12, 2 p.m.

- Pl ay Pokeno: Nov. 17, 2 p.m.

- La Tabl e Francaise: Nov. 17, 3 p.m.

Thibodaux Branch - Smart 911: Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m.

Learn about Smart 911 when Gary Foret presents info for parents.

- *Fal l Craf t : Nov. 5, 1 - 2 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m.

- Vet erans Day Breakf ast : Nov. 11, 9 - 11 a.m. Veterans are invited to breakfast. a Choir will perform patriotic songs.

- Aut hor Meet & Greet : Nov. 12, 5 p.m. Meet NYT-bestselling author Liliana Hart.

- Col or wit h Us: Nov. 17, 1 p.m.

Relax with coloring for adults.

- Surviving t he Hol idays Seminar: Nov. 18, 4:30 p.m. Jaret Hubbell will provide helpful tips for decreasing stress during the holidays.

- Basic Hand-Sewing Cl ass: Nov. 20, 3 p.m.

- *Candy Cane Craf t : Nov. 30, 5 p.m.

- LIBLUV Book Cl ub: Nov. 6, 1 p.m.

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty.

Co f f e e Br e a k & Co n v e r s a t i o n :

Nov. 13, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. St op by t o rel ax and enjoy a hot cup of cof f ee @ t he Choct aw Branch

Li f e st y l e Heal t h an d Fi t n ess Cl asses. Ex er ci se w i t h o t h er s @ t h e l i b r ar y .

Cardio Crew Racel and Branch (5:30 p.m.)

- Nov. 5, 12 & 19

Wii Bowl ing Larose Branch (10 a.m.)

- Nov. 9 & 23

Hip Hop Abs Thibodaux Branch (11 a.m.)

- Nov. 13.

Line Dancing Sout h Laf ourche Branch - Nov. 12, 2 p.m.

Sweat in' Hour Lockport Branch - Nov. 4, 5 p.m. & Nov. 30, 3 p.m.

Wal k Away t he Pounds Gol den Meadow Branch (10 a.m.)

- Nov. 6, 13 & 20, 10 a.m.

Sout h Laf ourche Branch - Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m.

Zumba Thibodaux Branch (11 a.m.)

- Nov. 20 Zumba f or Seniors Racel and Branch (10:30 a.m.)

- Nov. 6, 9, 11, 13, 20, 23 & 25

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Call the library for more info.

Mommy & Me Zumba Thibodaux Branch - Nov. 6, 11 a.m.

N e e d sp a ce ?

W e h a v e sp a ce a v a i l a b l e f o r y o u a t n o co st .

Sm a l l e r st u d y r o o m s a l so availab le.

Ca l l y o u r l o ca l b r a n ch t o sch e d u l e .

Thibodaux Branch Intro to Computers - Nov. 5, 2 p.m.

Int ro t o Excel - Nov. 12, 2 p.m.

Int ro t o Social Media - Nov. 19, 2 p.m.

Lockport Branch My PC Tutorials: Learn about tutorials to help you learn computer basics.

- Nov. 6, 13 & 20, 10:30 a.m.

Ask at your l ibrary branch t o schedul e a one-on-one comput er cl ass.

Download the free app!

iPad cl asses & more are al so avail abl e.

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D i d Yo u K n o w ?

Forget Netflix and Hulu, we have Hoopla Digital! You can instantly borrow free digital movies, music, eBooks and more 24/ 7 with your library card.

Dia de los Muertos? the Day of the Dead? is a holiday celebrated on November 1. Although You can watch up to 10 selections per month. Once you begin streaming a movie, you have three days to watch it. In marked throughout Latin America, Dia de los Muertos addition, Hoopla has audiobooks and music albums. Music is most strongly associated albums are available the same day they can be found in with Mexico, where the stores. Audiobooks are available in your account for 21 tradition originated. days. Albums can be listened to for seven days.

Assured that the dead would be insulted by Register for an account by visiting www.hoopladigital.com mourning or sadness, Dia de or using the hoopla app on your iOS or Android mobile los Muertos celebrates the device and click on Sign Up. You will need to provide an lives of the deceased with email address, create a password and have your library food, drink, parties, and card information. Our free mobile library app can be found activities the dead enjoyed in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. in life. Dia de los Muertos recognizes death as a Easily browse titles on your computer or mobile device by natural part of the human clicking Browse and choosing the Music, Movies, experience, a continuum Audiobooks or Television tab. You can also search for a with birth, childhood, and specific title by clicking on the Search box and typing in growing up to become a your title/ keyword. contributing member of the To borrow a title click on the titles icon and then click the community.

On Dia de Borrow button. The borrowed titles can be found under the los Muertos, the dead are My Titles tab for viewing/ listening. Enjoy your selected also a part of the titles! community, awakened from their eternal sleep to share Borrowed titles will be automatically returned when your celebrations with their loved lending period is over. If you need additional help visit ones. www.hoopladigital.com and click the Need Help? link at the bottom of the page.

For helpful information about using Hoopla, visit your local branch!

The most familiar symbol of Dia de los Muertos may be the calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls), which appear everywhere during the holiday: in candied sweets, as parade masks, as dolls.

Calacas and calaveras are almost always portrayed as enjoying life, often in fancy clothes and entertaining situations.

The festival of bones by Luis San Vicente

Dia de los muertos by Kerrie Logan Hollihan

Find books and mor e at y our l ibr ar y !

L ook for displays at the library!

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Heal t h Awareness in November: Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month American Diabetes Month National Healthy Skin Month Lung, Pancreatic, & Stomach Cancer Awareness Month Epilepsy Awareness Month

MAYO CLINIC: THE ESSENTIAL DIABETES BOOK BY M. REGINA CASTRO, M.D.

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THE ANTIALZHEIMER' S

THE CLEVELAND CLINIC GUIDE TO

PRESCRIPTION BY VINCENT FORTANASCE

EPILEPSY BY ELAINE WYLLIE

THE GALE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CANCER : A GUIDE TO CANCER AND ITS TREATMENTS

Ph o t o H i g h l i g h t s 3m Cloud Nook Glow eReader Giv eaw ay Winners!

Congratulationsto Melissa Johnson, our South Branches' winner!

Congratulationsto Lydia Benoit, our North Branches' winner!

Congratulations to Jamie Larousse, our Central Branches' winner !

Joining forces with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Officeto bring awareness to domestic violence.

(Pictured are South Lafourche Branch staff members: Front Row - Zoe Adams Verdin, Back Row Sally Guidroz, Sharon LeBoeuf, Carolyn Soley, Stephanie Melancon, Jacob Verdin, Katina Gaudet, Brooke Savoie)

Thibodaux st af f wearing pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Mont h.

Louisianaaut hor and breast cancer survivor, Tina De Sal vo visit ed Sout h Laf ourcheBranch t o t al k about her journey & her t wo books! Our cust omers had a f ant ast ic t ime visit ing wit h Tina & hearing her st ory!

Tina De Sal vo

Carol yn decorat es f or f al l at t he Sout h Laf ourche Branch

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Ph o t o H i g h l i g h t s Jessica at Racel and Branch f or a Lorax St oryt ime

Thibodaux Branch Banned Book Mugshot s

Lorax Banned Book Craf t

Author Patricia Powell at the Thibodaux Branch

Fire Saf et y Week @ t he Library Big t hanks t o t he Vol unt eer Fire Companies f or coming out & giving t he communit y a real -l if e, hands-on experience!

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Congr at ul at i ons t o our 1,000 Book s Bef or e Ki nder gar t en Wal l of Famer s !

Kids who make it on to the WALL OF FAME have read 300 of their 1,000 book goal!

Lockport Branch

Lockport Branch

Sout h Laf ourche Branch

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H ig h lig h t s Thibodaux Branch

Bayou Bl ue Branch Choct aw Branch

Gheens Branch

Bayou Blue Branch

Racel and Branch

Thibodaux Branch

Gheens Monst er Mash

Gheens Monst er Mash

Night at the Booseum

Racel and Branch

Racel and Branch

Thibodaux Branch

Trunk or Treat

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Bayou Bl ue Branch M & W: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tu & Th: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat - Sun: Closed (Telephone/ Fax): 985-580-0634 Bibl iot eca Hispana (Telephone/ Fax): 985-475-5660 M & W: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tu & Th: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat - Sun: Closed Choct aw (Telephone/ Fax): 985-633-6453 M & W: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tu & Th: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat - Sun: Closed

W here we educate, enrich, and entertain L afourche C ommunities.

Gheens (Telephone/ Fax): 985-532-2288 Mon - Thurs: 2-6 F: 1-5 Sat - Sun: Closed Gol den Meadow (Telephone/ Fax): 985-475-5660 M & W: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tu & Th: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat - Sun: Closed Larose (Telephone/ Fax): 985-693-3336 M & W: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tu & Th: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat - Sun: Closed

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Give us a call and schedule to meet with an information professional, your local librarian!

Lockport (Telephone): 985-532-3158 (Fax): 985-532-0270 M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: Closed Racel and (Telephone/ Fax): 985-537-6875 M & W: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tu & Th: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sat - Sun: Closed Sout h Laf ourche (Telephone): 985-632-7140 (Fax): 985-632-4963 M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: Closed Thibodaux (Telephone): 985-447-4119 (Fax): 985-449-4128 M - Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Fri & Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday: Closed Headquart ers (Telephone): 985-446-1163 (Fax): 985-446-3848 M-F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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