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Libraries have a long and storied history of being learning centers for people of all ages.
Ours is no different.
Part of the Lafourche Parish Public Library’s mission is to provide resources that will inspire lifelong learning and advance knowledge.
NOVEMBER IS FAMILY LITERACY MONTH
November is Family Literacy Month, and each Lafourche Parish library branch is hosting special events this month to celebrate and promote family literacy.
So what’s family literacy?
According to the U.S. Department of Education, family literacy “addresses the intergenerational nature of literacy.”
Simply put, family members (regardless of age) learn together.
Everyone benefits.
Throughout the year, the library offers a multitude of activities that help to promote literacy. One of our cornerstones of learning is Storytime.
Want to learn to conduct Storytime at home?
This month, the Choctaw Branch Library, 1887 Choctaw Road, is hosting a book character bingo for children ages 4 to 11 alongside a story hour fundamentals session for parents on November 11 at 4 p.m.
Children will have a blast playing bingo with a book character twist while parents learn the ins and outs and ease of creating and enjoying story time at home.
CODING AND COMBAT AT YOUR LIBRARY
Want to learn to code?
There’s a fun (and free) way to do that via your library card with Code Combat: interactive, online gaming software that teaches different coding programs in an utterly enjoyable way.
Players (who must be able to read) take control of an in-game hero and code their way through levels and challenges while learning programming concepts. Players embrace learning as they play and write code from the start of their adventure.
Learn more about learning coding with Code Combat at the following library Lafourche branches:
· Bayou Blue Branch Library, 198 Mazerac Street: November 12, 1 p.m.
· Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue: November 25, 10 a.m. Ages 8 and up.
Registration is required to attend, so don’t wait to reserve your spot at the library.
If you can’t make these events, ask your library branch’s staff how to get setup on Code Combat so you can game and code at home.
FAMILY LITERACY EVENTS AT YOUR LIBRARY
We’ve got more Family Literacy-themed events in November.
Here is a sample of events at other Lafourche library branches.
· Sensory Storytime at the Gheens Branch Library, 153 N. Leon Drive: Enjoy some family bonding time through reading and sharing stories at 3 p.m. on November 25. Enjoy a word search challenge at Storytime.
· Family Literacy Bingo at the Larose Branch Library, 305 E. Fifth Street: Families can take part in a fun literacy activity page to make a bingo for a chance to win small prizes from November 1 through November 27. Stop by the Larose branch for details.
· Digital Literacy at the Lockport Branch Library, 720 Crescent Avenue: There are different types of literacy, including computer or digital literacy. Join staff at the Lockport branch at 1 p.m. on November 6 and learn about the library’s online resources (available at no charge with your library card) that you can use to enhance literacy at home.
· Digital Resources 101 at the Raceland Branch Library, 177 Recreation Drive: Dip your toes into the digital world with the help of library resources, including November’s digital resource of the month: Biblio+ at 10 a.m. on November 7.
· ABC Bingo at the South Lafourche Storefront Branch Library, 16249 E. Main Street, in Cut Off: Enjoy an educational twist on the traditional bingo game at 11 a.m. on November 12.
· Book Bingo at the Thibodaux Branch Library, 705 W. Fifth Street: Celebrate Family Literacy Month with book bingo at 2 p.m. on November 26 for chances to win books to add to your home library.
The Lafourche Parish Public Library’s monthly calendar is jam packed with programs that are both educational and enjoyable.
Grab your branch’s calendar on your next visit for more family-friendly events. - Katina, Area Librarian