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Martha Sowell Utley Library Closing/New Thibodaux Branch Coming Soon

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Martha Sowell Utley Library Closing/New Thibodaux Branch Coming Soon



Effective Tuesday, January 31st, the Martha Sowell Utley Branch in Thibodaux will be providing limited services to our patrons due to the upcoming opening of the new Thibodaux Branch Library.

Services that will be temporarily suspended:
Access to book shelves
No reference services
Limited programming (call for details)
No Genealogy
Limited staff

We will continue to provide the following services:
Access to adult computers
Faxing
Printing
Returns of materials
Materials on hold or on request will be available for pickup
Newly published books and DVD's will be available for checkout
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please call any of the other eight branches of the Lafourche Parish Library if you need any assistance.

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African American History Month Programs at Thibodaux Branch

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African American History Month Programs at Thibodaux Branch



Class on Researching Slave Ancestry

Patty Whitney, director of the Bayou History Center, will conduct a class on researching slave ancestry from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on February 4 at the Thibodaux Branch Library, 314 St. Mary Street.

Scholar to Discuss African American Writers Literary History in Louisiana

Scholar Frederick Staidum will discuss the works of African American writers in Louisiana's history from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on February 29 at the Thibodaux Branch Library, 314 St. Mary Street. A student of African American studies, Staidum earned his bachelor's degree from Dillard University in New Orleans and a Master's degree from Cornell University. Currently, he is a doctoral candidate at Northwestern University in Chicago.

These programs are free and open to the public. Call 447-4119 for more information.

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Raceland Library Book Club

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Raceland Library Book Club



Like to read? The Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive, is looking for readers to join its growing book club. The Raceland Readers Book Club will meet at 2:00 p.m. on February 15.

For more information, call the library at 537-6875.

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Lafourche Parish Library Children's Mardi Gras Parade

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Lafourche Parish Library Children's Mardi Gras Parade



Krewe of Bookworms - February 15
10:00 a.m. Thibodaux Civic Center

Krewe of Once Upon A Time - February 16
10:30 a.m. Lockport Branch - Lockport Bayou Side Park

Larose Mardi Gras Parade - February 16
10:30 a.m. Larose Branch

Krewe des Petites Enfants - February 17
10:30 a.m. South Lafourche Branch

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Raceland Branch iPhone Class for Beginners

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Raceland Branch iPhone Class for Beginners



The Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive, will host an iPhone class at 2:00 p.m. on February 27 for those trying to learn their new gadget.

Students will learn how to sync their phones, how to download iTunes, and how to download apps on their phones.

For more information, call the library at 537-6875.

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Raceland and Lockport Branch Amateur Photo Contest

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Raceland and Lockport Branch Amateur Photo Contest



Raceland

The Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive, will conduct an amateur photography contest beginning January 3 to celebrate the Louisiana Bicentennial. The contest theme is "Louisiana: Celebrating Our Home." The contest is open to those ages 11 to 15 and to adults, who will compete in separate divisions. Submitted photos should be the entrant's own work, can be either black and white or color, and should be no smaller than 5x7 and no larger than 11x14 in size. The deadline for entries is April 30. For more information, call the Raceland Branch Library at 537-6875.

Lockport

The Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue, is hosting its second annual Amateur Photography Contest. The contest is open to people of all ages. Participants may enter two photos that are a minimum of 5" x 7" or a maximum of 8" x 10". The photos must be the entrant's own work and appropriate for a general audience, may not be winning photos from other contests, and must be submitted by March 31, along with an entry form. Entry forms can be picked up at the library. For more information, call the library at 532-3158.

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Free Tax Help Available at Five
Lafourche Parish Library Branches

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Free Tax Help Available at Five
Lafourche Parish Library Branches



Bayou Blue Library:

Lafourche Community Concerned Citizens (VITA) will be providing free tax preparation at the Bayou Blue Branch at the following times every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

To set up an appointment call 985-580-0634

Larose Branch Library:

Residents who need to file a simple tax return and who meet income requirements can get free tax assistance from volunteer tax preparers at the Larose Branch Library, 305 E. Fifth Street.

This service will begin on January 18 and be available from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout tax season. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call the library at 693-3336.

Participants should bring all paperwork necessary for filing taxes, their driver's license, and Social Security card.

Raceland Branch Library:

Residents who need to file a simple tax return and who meet income requirements can get free tax assistance from volunteer tax preparers at the Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive.

This service will begin on January 19 and be available from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays through April 17. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call the library at 537-6875.

Participants should bring all paperwork necessary for filing taxes, their driver's license, and Social Security card.

South Lafourche:

Lafourche Community Concerned Citizens (VITA) will be providing free tax preparation at the South Lafourche Branch at the following times:

Saturday, January 28th, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 4th, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 18th, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 3rd, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 17th, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 31st, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 14th, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Thibodaux:

Tax services will be offered every Monday and Thursday starting January 19th. No schedules or additions, etc. only easy forms.

Appointments available now from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at 1/2 hr increments.

To register for an appointment, call the library at 985-447-4119.

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Laptops for Checkout!

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Laptops for Checkout!



The South Lafourche, Thibodaux, and Lockport branches are now offering laptops for checkout. Terms and conditions apply so please call for more details.

South Lafourche: 985-632-7140

Thibodaux: 985-447-4119

Lockport: 985-532-3158

To learn more about the BTOP Laptop Program please click here.