Over the years, libraries have transformed from repositories of books and knowledge to centers for creativity, learning, and expression. Where else can you go to access technology, attend both recreational and informational classes, as well as borrow books, DVDs, video games, magazines, smart tablets, and audiobooks, all for free? This April, LPPL is celebrating National Library Week. National Library Week is a week-long national observance sponsored by the American Library Association. It is a time to celebrate the contributions and importance of all types of libraries across the country. National Library Week is April 8th-13th. The theme this year is Libraries = Strong Communities. Each day of National Library Week celebrates a different aspect of the library. Celebrations include National Library Workers’ Day, National Bookmobile Day, and Take Action for Libraries Day. Here at LPPL, we will be hosting activities and events throughout the week to celebrate libraries and our communities. See below for a list of all the events we will be hosting during National Library Week:
All Branches:
Library Luck Scratch-Off Game: Play our “Library Luck” scratch-off game during National Library Week and win big! Every scratch-off is an instant winner and is entered into a drawing for one of three Grand Prizes donated by the Friends of the Library.
Monday, April 8 – Saturday, April 13
Choctaw:
Open House: We want to show our appreciation to you. Join us for refreshments during our annual National Library Week Open House. Door prizes will be awarded to each age group. (Door Prizes donated by the Choctaw Friends of the Library).
Tuesday, April 9, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thibodaux:
National Library Week Scavenger Hunt: Children (ages 5+) are invited to come in and pick up a scavenger hunt sheet, find the listed items hidden throughout the library, and return it to the Children’s Desk for a treat.
Tuesday, April 9, 3:30 AM- 5:30 PM
“National Library Week" Story Time: A story hour for children (all ages are welcome) that ends with a craft.
Wednesday, April 10, 11:15 AM
Bayou Blue:
Story Time: Themed rhymes, songs, activities, and stories for children
Monday, April 8, 10:30 AM “Library Fun”
*Cricut Mug Craft: Celebrate National Library Week at the library by making a Libraries = Strong Communities mug using our Cricut. Please register by stopping at the sign-up table in the library, registering online, or giving us a call (985)580-0634. (10)
Thursday, April 11, 1:30 PM
Raceland:
Library Social: Come celebrate National Library Week by visiting your local library. We are more than just books.
Tuesday, April 9, 4:00 PM
Mrs. Azalea’s Art Workshop: Local artist Azalea Rivet (Peanut Butter) pops into the library for some crafting and art fun.
Wednesday, April 10, 4:00 PM
Scrabble Battle: Finish off National Library Week with the ultimate word game--Scrabble! All ages are welcome.
Friday, April 12, 3:30 PM
Lockport:
Lockport Library Open House: Want to know more about your local library and the free services we provide?! Come celebrate National Library Week with us by attending our annual Open House celebration. We will be demonstrating some of our resources and items available for checkout. Refreshments will be served. Monday, April 8, 4:00 PM
Gheens:
Sidewalk Art: Join us at the Library during National Library Week to come together as a community to brighten up the sidewalk with some easy chalk paintings.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 4:30 PM
Open House: Join the Gheens Library for refreshments and library resource demonstrations during National Library Week.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 1:00-5:00 PM
Community Helping Hands (Ages 8-16): During National Library Week, tweens & teens will work together and create a special hand collage to hang inside of the library.
Thursday, April 11, 4:00 PM
Larose:
National Library Week Open House: An open house will be held for tours of the library, database demos, and refreshments. Stop by and learn what your library has to offer.
Wednesday, April 10, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
South Lafourche:
National Library Week Open House: Learn what your library has to offer during our National Library Week Open House. Refreshments served.
Monday, April 8, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Golden Meadow:
National Library Workers’ Day Library Tour: Have you ever wondered what we do and how things work at the library? Join us on National Library Workers’ Day for a tour of the library.
Tuesday, April 9, 3:30 PM
Children’s Story Time: Children listen to stories and do a simple craft.
Wednesday, April 10, 1:00 PM “Library Visit”
*Book Mobile Tween-Teen Craft: In recognition of National Bookmobile Day, create your own “Book Mobile” craft.
Wednesday, April 10, 3:30 PM
- Katie, Area Librarian