Feature
September
16
Loving the Library
by Amy Whipple
It is the mission of the Terrebonne Parish Library System is to provide to all segments of Terrebonne Parish’s diverse population a comprehensive collection of library resources and services necessary to satisfy the evolving informational needs and recreational pursuits of the community, thus enhancing the quality of life in Terrebonne Parish.
The library system has four primary roles. It will provide current materials of high interest in a variety of formats for persons of all ages. It will provide timely, accurate information and services employing a well-trained and motivated library staff. It will provide resources which are technologically advanced. And it will serve as a door to learning for children by promoting the enjoyment of reading, learning, and libraries by providing materials and programs.
This fall the Terrebonne Parish Library System is rolling out yet another fantastic line up of activities including toddler, baby and family story times, crafts workshop, recipe exchange, oil painting classes book discussions and much more. Featured upcoming activities include:
Saturday, September 18
At 2 p.m. Professional storyteller Claudia Baumgarten will present her “Classic Fairytales” program for pre-school to elementary school-age children at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library. Her exciting program offers tales of imagination and fantasy and encourages children to participate through sound effects and rhyme to help act out the stories. Ms. Baumgarten, an actress and costumer, will entertain as well as educate as she performs stories from folklore and fairy tales. Her past experiences include performing in “Charlotte’s Web” at Rivertown Repertory Theatre and costuming the cast of “Wanna Play” at Summer Stage’s Children Theater in New Orleans. Thanks to funding from the Houma Regional Arts Council and Friends of the Library, this program is possible.
Saturday, September 25
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Terrebonne Parish Main Library is offering a free practice ACT test administered to students in at least the ninth grade through adults interested in attending college. The Princeton Review will grade the tests and results will be mailed to the students. Number two pencils are required. Scientific calculator may be used. Call 876-5861 to register, seating is limited.
Saturday, October 2
At 2 p.m. the Bayou Bandana craft workshop for teens will take place at the East Houma Branch.
At 4 p.m. children in Kindergarten through 6th grade can register for the English as a Second Language program at the East Houma Branch.
Wednesdays in October at 6 p.m. Each Wednesday, at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library, the first of the Monster Movie Madness 2010 Free Film Series will be shown.
Once again these old scary movies will provide comical entertainment for the audience to critique with snarky comments! The films are suitable for teens and adults. “The Haunting in Connecticut” (a rated PG-13 movie) is the first feature film, Darkness Falls (a rated PG-13 movie) will be shown the following Wednesday. Free refreshments will be served.
Thursday, October 14
At 6 p.m. “Boys to Men” panel discussion for parents will be presented at the Terrebonne Parish Main Library. This is a workshop geared toward helping parents who are raising young men and to assist in connecting them with available resources and positive activities. The panel consists of Gail Van Doorne, Youth Service Coordinator at the Work Connection, Pastor Jamison Harris, former Youth Minister at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, Greg Gleason with Options for Independence, Christopher Steward with the Terrebonne Parish Juvenile Detention Center, and Mary Johnny, a parent.
For a complete list of branches and events taking place at each branch visit their website at www.terrebonne.lib.la.us/ or contact the main branch at 876-5861.
