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OUR SUMMER READING PROGRAM IS NOW CALLED OUR
Summer Experience!
New name, same summer fun, except this year we are going 100% virtual! Are you ready to experience a summer beyond your wildest dreams? Our 2020 Summer Experience is headed to your home this June and July to the theme of "Imagine Your Story." Go on an epic adventure, exploring fairy tales, mythology, and fantasy while also having so much fun ... all from the comfort and safety of home. Imagination has no limits when you explore with Lafourche Parish Public Library this summer - your quest begins June 1!
SUMMER EXPERIENCE REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION
Our 2020 Summer Experience is 100% virtual, which means that you can log your reading hours, participate in programs, and enter in prize drawings without ever leaving your house! This summer, we are using Beanstack to log participation, earn badges, and win prizes. Plus, we are streaming programs on Facebook, YouTube, and our website for you to participate in from home.
How to Have an Epic Summer Experience at Home:
Register for Our Summer Experience Using Beanstack
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Download the Beanstack app or visit the website to register for our Summer Experience! Register yourself or your entire family on one account.
Log Reading Time and Participate in Activities to Earn Badges in Beanstack
Keep track of your Summer Experience progress in Beanstack to earn badges and tickets for prizes. The more you participate, the more rewards you earn!
Participate in Programs Online and Through Take and Make Crafts
Online programs will be streamed on Facebook, YouTube, and our website, and new Take and Make crafts will be available for pick-up at branches every Monday!
Spend Your Tickets Earned in Beanstack to Win Prizes
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Place tickets that you earn for reading and participating in programs and activities into a variety of prize drawings in Beanstack!
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BEANSTACK HOW-TO
Beanstack makes participating in our 2020 Summer Experience from home fun and effortless.
Track your reading, complete challenges, earn badges and tickets, and win prizes!
How to Create Your Beanstack Account:
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Launch the Beanstack website or download the free app in the App Store or Google Play Store on or after June 1.
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Start the registration process by clicking REGISTER AN INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY.
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Select whether to register yourself or your child.
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If you are registering a family, the parents should begin by selecting I AM REGISTERING MYSELF. Once complete, follow the prompts to add another adult or child.
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To view and log under each family member's name, choose SWITCH READER in the upper left corner of the page.
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Select REGISTER next to the Summer Experience challenge and follow the prompts to complete registration.
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When the "Imagine Your Story" badge appears, select ENTER A DRAWING to spend your ticket. Tickets will accumulate if not spent when badges are unlocked!
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How to Participate in the Beanstack Summer Experience:
Log Reading Time
Break out the books - it is time to read! Log your reading time to unlock badges and earn tickets to spend in drawings. The more you read, the more you earn!
Log Activities
Summer Experience isn't just about reading! Complete activities by participating in online programs, exploring databases, making crafts and more to earn badges.
Write Reviews
Share what you thought about a book with the LPPL community! Review books that you have read and logged to earn even more badges.
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Spend Tickets
Spend your tickets by adding to them to the prize drawings of your choice. You can place all of your tickets in one drawing or spread them out among multiple ones.
Need Assistance?
We are here to make your Summer Experience a success and we are happy to help out!
Contact us or check out our Beanstack guides and videos for more assistance.
SUMMER EXPERIENCE SHIRTS AND BAGS
Purchase your Summer Experience shirts & bags curbside beginning May 26!
Shop early for the best selection - sizes & quantities are limited.
CHILD SHIRT
Available in the following sizes:
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Youth Toddler 2T - $6
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Youth Toddler 4T - $6
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Youth Small - $6
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Youth Medium - $6
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Youth Large - $6
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Unisex Small - $6
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Unisex Medium - $6
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Unisex Large - $6
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Unisex X-Large - $6
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Unisex 2X - $7.50
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Unisex 3X - $7.50
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TEEN SHIRT
Available in the following sizes:
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Unisex Small - $6
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Unisex Medium - $6
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Unisex Large - $6
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Unisex X-Large - $6
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Unisex 2X - $8.25
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Unisex 3X - $8.25
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BROWSING BAGS
Pictured Above - $1 Each
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ADULT SHIRT
Available in the following sizes:
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Unisex Small - $6
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Unisex Medium - $6
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Unisex Large - $6
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Unisex X-Large - $6
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Unisex 2X - $8.25
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Unisex 3X - $8.25
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SUMMER EXPERIENCE YARD SIGNS
Show your library-pride with your very own Summer Experience Yard Sign!
Yard signs are in and are available for pick-up at your local LPPL branch.
Register first on Beanstack and then pick-up your yard sign!
SUMMER EXPERIENCE ONLINE PERFORMANCES
Summer Experience performances are fun for all ages.
Watch on Facebook, YouTube, and our website during the available dates.
This performance is no longer available for viewing.
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Watch on Facebook
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Watch on YouTube
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Watch on lafourche.org
Join our friends at Animal Tales as they bring you a Harry Potter-themed animal show full of "fantastic creatures!" View these magical animals and learn about their habitats in the wild.
This performance is no longer available for viewing.
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Watch on Facebook
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Watch on YouTube
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Watch on lafourche.org
Join our friends from Page Turner Adventures for a hilarious comedy theater show that will have you in stitches. You've been warned - laughter is contagious!
This performance is no longer available for viewing.
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Watch on Facebook
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Watch on YouTube
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Watch on lafourche.org
Join Calliope Puppets online for a performance of two classic Aesop's fables about small mice with great power - let's celebrate our power to make a difference!
This performance is no longer available for viewing.
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Watch on Facebook
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Watch on YouTube
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Watch on lafourche.org
Join our friends from Page Turner Adventures for a hilarious comedy theater show that will have you in stitches. You've been warned - laughter is contagious!
This performance is no longer available for viewing.
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Watch on Facebook
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Watch on YouTube
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Watch on lafourche.org
​Join our friend Roger Day for some STEAM-based learning with a great beat! Rock the zoo with activities, animal demos, and some of Roger Day’s most popular songs!
Available to View: Monday, July 6 - Sunday, July 12, 2020
​Join our friend JiggleMan for an amazingly entertaining show full of jumping, joking, and juggling! Get ready to laugh out loud when you watch JiggleMan’s incredible feats and antics!
This performance is no longer available for viewing.
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Watch on Facebook
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Watch on YouTube
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Watch on lafourche.org
Join our friends at Animal Tales as they bring you a Harry Potter-themed animal show with enough serpents to drive any Slytherin wild! View some creepy, crawly serpent creatures from the safety of your home and take part in some fun tales.
This performance is no longer available for viewing.
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Watch on Facebook
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Watch on YouTube
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Watch on lafourche.org
Join our friend Roger Day for his signature songs, which encourage kids to sing loud, jump high, and DREAM BIG!
Available to View: Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31, 2020
Join Calliope Puppets for a cultural program from the rich heritage of Louisiana, featuring two traditional tales of clever tricksters, enacted with lively hand puppets!
SUMMER EXPERIENCE ONLINE ARTIST WORKSHOPS
Join local artists for guided online art workshops. Workshop supplies will be available curbside at your local branch on the Monday of the week of the class, and will be available throughout the week, while supplies last. Pick up your supplies and then tune in to create a masterpiece from home!
Watch on Facebook, YouTube, and our website during the available dates.
CHILDREN'S PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH ELLEN MCCORD
Available to View: Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26, 2020
Join Ellen McCord for a painting workshop for kids, ages 8-12. Pick up your supplies curbside at your local branch, Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26, 2020, while supplies last.
CHILDREN'S SCULPTURE WORKSHOP WITH ELLEN MCCORD
Available to View: Monday, June 29 - Friday, July 3, 2020
Join Ellen McCord for a sculpture workshop for kids, ages 8-12. Pick up your supplies curbside at your local branch, Monday, June 29 - Thursday, July 2, 2020, while supplies last.
Available to View: Monday, July 6 - Friday, July 10, 2020
Join Tisa Hill for an arts and crafts workshop for teens, ages 13-18. Pick up your supplies curbside at your local branch, Monday, July 6 - Friday July 10, 2020, while supplies last.
ADULT PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH LOUANNA GUIDRY
Available to View: Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17, 2020
Join LouAnna Guidry for a Cajun folklore painting workshop for adults. Pick up your supplies curbside at your local branch, Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17, 2020, while supplies last.
SUMMER EXPERIENCE ONLINE STORY TIMES
Join us for online story time for all ages every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday.
Watch on Facebook, YouTube, and our website.
Mondays at 10:30 AM
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Fridays at 10:30 AM
Join us online for stories, songs, and activities with our sensational storytellers!
Join us online for music, movement, mindfulness ... and, of course, stories with our sensational storytellers!
Join us online for stories plus a craft with our sensational story tellers! Pick up your View & Do crafting supplies at any branch starting the Monday of the story time premiere. Then tune in on Friday to create your masterpiece!
SUMMER EXPERIENCE TAKE AND MAKE CRAFTS
We provide the ideas and supplies for you to craft at home!
New Crafts Available Every Monday
Stop by your local branch and take a craft to make at home! New crafts for a variety of ages will be put out every Monday at all branches. Crafts will be available throughout the week, while supplies last.
SUMMER EXPERIENCE SPONSORS
A huge thank you to our Summer Experience sponsors for supporting our library community!
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