Mother’s Day is fast approaching on Sunday, May 14th! If you haven’t created or bought a gift to celebrate your Mom yet, check out what’s happening at a library branch near you. From High Tea celebrations to creating your own paper flowers, our libraries are sure to inspire you with ideas.
Mother’s Day has been observed from as early as 1872 in the United States; however, President Woodrow Wilson signed a resolution on May 9, 1914 to make it an official observance. In 1915, it became an official annual observance. White carnations are worn to honor mothers who have died, and red or pink carnations are for those who are living.
Let your library help you celebrate your mother this year!
Bayou Blue Branch
All Ages - “Mother and Me Painting”: It’s nearly Mother’s Day. Spend some quality time with your mom doing a multi canvas painting. Registration is required. Tuesday, May 9, 5:00 pm
Choctaw Branch
For Children - Mother’s Day Craft: Show your mom how much you love her by making her a keepsake. Ages: 3-9 Thursday, May 11, 4:30 pm. Registration is required.
Gheens Branch
For Adults - Mother’s Day Week Bookmark: Moms, we are celebrating you! Mothers who visit the library during the week of May 8-12 will receive a Mother’s Day bookmark from the Gheens Library. Monday, May 8 – Friday, May 12, All Day
All Ages - Story Time & Craft: Come to the library, listen to stories, and make a simple craft. Monday, May 8, 4:00 pm – “Happy Mother’s Day”
Golden Meadow Branch
For Children, Tweens & Teens - Mother’s Day Craft: Come do a tote bag for mom. Thursday, May 11, 4:30 pm
For Adults - Mother’s Day Craft: Celebrate Mother’s Day by crafting decorative coasters. Tuesday, May 9, 1:00 pm
Larose Branch
All Ages - Mother’s Day Paper Flowers: People of all ages can create a beautiful paper flower arrangement to give to their mother for Mother’s Day. Wednesday, May 10, 5:00 pm
Lockport Branch
For Children - Make a Mother’s Day Gift @ Your Library!: Kids are invited to take part in a crafting session to make a gift that they can present to their mom on Mother’s Day. Space is limited, so please register by stopping by the sign-up table in the library, or by giving us a call (532-3158). Wednesday, May 10, 4:30 pm
For Adults - “Fabric Mason Jars and Paper Flower Bouquets” – Brighten up your home with a fabric Mason jar and paper flower bouquet craft! These jars make great Mother’s Day gifts! Friday, May 5, 11:00 am Ages 18+. Supplies provided. Space is limited, so please register by calling (532-3158) or coming by the library!
Raceland Branch
For Adults - Mother’s Day High Tea: Pull out your Sunday best for our Mother’s Day celebration old-fashioned style. Hat, gloves and heels will be worn as a treat for this occasion. Thursday, May 11, 1:00 pm
For Adults -Tea Cup Craft: Join us for an adult craft making fashionable tea cups for a decorative centerpiece for your dresser. Friday, May 12, 11:00 am
All Ages - Mother’s Day: Children will listen to stories about mothers and make a present for Mother’s Day. Tuesday, May 9, 11:00 am
South Lafourche Branch
For Children, Tweens & Teens - Kids’ Mother’s Day Wreath Craft: Make a wreath for Mom to celebrate Mother’s Day. Wednesday, May 31, 5:30 pm
For Adults - Mother’s Day Wreath Craft: Use plastic flowers and ribbons to create a beautiful wreath for Mother’s Day. Wednesday, May 10, 10:30 am
All Ages - Mother’s Day Tea: Enjoy tea, cake, pastries, and good company with family at the library’s annual Mother’s Day tea for people of all ages. Thursday, May 11, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 pm
Thibodaux Branch
For Children - “I Love Mom” Laptimes: An interactive story hour geared towards infants and toddlers. Thursday, May 11, 10:30 am
For Children - Mother’s Day Kids Craft: Wall Shelf for Mom: Kids will be making a wall shelf out of Popsicle sticks. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited so registration is required. Tuesday, May 9, 4:15 pm
All Ages - Manicures with Mom: Moms can bring their children in to learn how to do a creative manicure. Space is limited so registration is required. All supplies provided. Friday, May 12, 10:00 am