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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE THIS SUMMER AT YOUR LIBRARY!

Summer Experience 2021:  June 1 - July 31

Are you ready to explore the animal kingdom this summer at your Lafourche Parish Public Library?  Our 2021 Summer Experience is headed to a library branch near you this June and July to the theme of "Tails and Tales!"  

 

This year's Summer Experience is a hybrid program, meaning we will have both virtual and in-person offerings for you to enjoy.  Amazing animal adventures await you at your Lafourche Parish Public Library this summer - the fun begins June 1!   

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SUMMER EXPERIENCE REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION

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Our 2021 Summer Experience is taking place both in-person & online, which means that you can participate in the program in which ever way works best for you!  We have a variety of program offerings for you this summer - some in-person, some online - so you can enjoy the benefits of your Lafourche Parish Public Library however your family chooses.

We are using Beanstack again this year to log participation, earn badges, and win prizes.  Whether you participate in our Summer Experience in-person or from home, you will be using Beanstack to keep track of your participation.  See the section below for more information on how to use Beanstack

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Our summer programming opportunities will include both in-person, virtual, & take-home options so that you can participate in Summer Experience in the way that works best for you!  See the sections below for more information about our summer programming.

How to Have a Tail-riffic Summer Experience:

Register for Our Summer Experience Using Beanstack

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.  The more you participate, the more badges you earn!

Participate in Programs Either In-Person or Virtually

Branches are hosting a variety of in-person programs, & you can also participate virtually in our online events streaming on Facebook, YouTube, & at lafourche.org.

Reach Milestones to Earn Rewards & Be Entered Into the Grand Prize Drawing

As you log your participation in Beanstack, you will earn milestone rewards that can be picked up at your home branch.  Complete the challenge to be entered in a drawing for a fun prize pack!

BEANSTACK HOW-TO

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Beanstack makes participating in our 2021
Summer Experience  both fun and effortless. 
Track your reading, complete challenges,
earn badges, 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.

  • Start the registration process by clicking REGISTER AN INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY.

  • Select whether to register yourself or your child. 

  • 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.

  • To view and log under each family member's name, choose SWITCH READER in the upper left corner of the page. 

  • Select REGISTER next to the Summer Experience challenge and follow the prompts to complete registration.

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 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.

Reach Milestones 

Earn rewards when you reach certain milestones.  Pick up your rewards at your home branch.  Complete the challenge to be entered in a drawing for a prize pack.

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.

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SUMMER EXPERIENCE SHIRTS AND BAGS

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Purchase your Summer Experience shirts & bags beginning May 17! 
Shop early for the best selection - sizes & quantities are limited. 

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CHILD SHIRT

Available in the following sizes:

  • Youth Toddler 2T - $5

  • Youth Toddler 4T - $5

  • Youth Small - $5

  • Youth Medium - $5

  • Youth Large - $5

  • Unisex Small - $5

  • Unisex Medium - $5

  • Unisex Large - $5

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BROWSING BAGS

$1 Each

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TEEN & ADULT SHIRT

Available in the following sizes:

  • Unisex Small - $7.50

  • Unisex Medium - $7.50

  • Unisex Large - $7.50

  • Unisex X-Large - $7.50

  • Unisex 2X - $9

  • Unisex 3X - $10

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Your Summer Experience isn't complete without your very own shirt & bag.  Snap a photo wearing your shirt & message it to us on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to be featured!

SUMMER EXPERIENCE WEEKLY THEMES

Weekly Themes

Each week of Summer Experience has a theme, featuring a tail-riffic type of animal! 
Enjoy programs, crafts, performances, & more related to the theme of the week.

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Week 1:  June 1-6 - Farmyard Friends

Week 2:  June 7-13 - Fish Tails
Week 3:  June 14-20 - Pet Pals

Week 4:  June 21-27 - Celebrity Critters

Week 5:  June 28-July 4 - Safari Stories

Week 6:  July 5-11 - Creepy Crawlies

Week 7:  July 12-18 - Fantastic Beasts

Week 8:  July 19-25 - Swamp Stories

Week 9:  July 26-31 - Tails & Tales

SUMMER EXPERIENCE VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES

Page Turner Adventures

Summer Experience performances are fun for all ages. 
Access the performances on  Facebook
 and our website during the available dates. 

We are wild about Page Turner Adventures and we are excited to partner with them for Summer Experience 2021!  Page Turner Adventures is bringing you eight weeks of virtual content, five days a week, so there's something "pawsome" happening every day this summer!  Are  you ready to participate virtually in animal-themed comedy shows & field trips, create crafts, & mix up recipes, & more?  Click here to learn how you can go on an animal adventure with Page Turner Adventures this summer!   

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Kick off Celebrity Critters Week at your Lafourche Parish Public Library with one of our favorite local superstars ... Harvey Rabbit and Friends!

Our Harvey Rabbit and Friends: Tails and Tales performance premieres on Saturday, June 19 at 11 AM, & will be available to view through August 31! 

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SUMMER EXPERIENCE DAILY VIRTUAL EVENTS

Daily Virtual Events

Join us online seven days a week for entertaining & engaging content created by our staff!
Watch on 
Facebook, YouTube, and our website.   

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MONDAYS AT 4 PM
Out and About Lafourche
 

Travel on a virtual field trip with our staff to exciting locales around Lafourche Parish.

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TUESDAYS AT 10:30 AM
Online View & Do Story Time
 

Enjoy themed stories, songs, crafts, & activities with our staff.

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WEDNESDAYS AT 4 PM
@Home with Your Library

Explore something new with our staff in this workshop covering a wide variety of interests.

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THURSDAYS AT 3 PM
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Play online video games with our staff on Twitch at twitch.tv/lafourcheparishlibrary.

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FRIDAYS AT 4 PM
STEAM Sit Down Online!

Experiment with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) with our staff.

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SATURDAYS AT 4 PM
Bedtime Story Time

Relax before bed as a family with soothing stories & songs with our staff.

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SUNDAYS AT 9 AM
Staff Shares Sunday

Discover new things to love as our staff share their favorite "library things" with you.