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NOTE: We take photos at our programs. These photos may be posted on the website. Please step to the side if you do not wish to be in them.
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Finding Harry, Henrietta, and Hermione Hedgehogs (Ongoing Event) Event Type: Children (includes Tweens) Date: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - Sunday, June 30, 2013 Library: Central Description: Help! Harry, Henrietta, and Hermione Hedgehogs are loose in the Children's Department at Central Library. Any child who finds one and brings them to the Children's desk will receive a prize. They a...
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Blind Date with a Book (Ongoing Event) Event Type: Adults Date: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - Sunday, June 30, 2013 Library: Central Description: Looking for a way to spice up your summer reading? Stop by Central Library to pick up a "blind date." These books are mystery wrapped and waiting to be taken home for a cozy rendezvous.
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"100 Things That Make Me Smile" Poster Display (Ongoing Event) Event Type: Young Adult (Teens) Date: Monday, June 03, 2013 - Friday, June 21, 2013 Library: Central Description: There are many forms of journaling. This is one way to let others know the real you. On a large poster board place your first name in the center and create a word cloud around it of the "100 Things Th...
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Eye Bombing Challenge (Ongoing Event) Event Type: Young Adult (Teens) Date: Monday, June 03, 2013 - Friday, June 21, 2013 Library: Central Description: What is Eye Bombing you ask? It is the act of placing googly eyes on an inanimate object. Ultimately the goal is to make the objects look human. We want you to take a photo of your efforts and send i...
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(Genealogy) Beginning Genealogy Workshop #1 Event Type: Adults Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 10:00 AM Library: Carnegie Description: Armajean Declouet will provide information about how to begin researching one's family history, resources available in and a tour of the Southwest Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Library branch. Other: computers/technology/training/genealogy/research
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Firetruck Visits the Library Event Type: Children (includes Tweens) Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 10:00 AM Library: Fontenot Description: The Vinton Volunteer Fire Department will visit the library to teach fire safety and show fire equipment.
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It's a Bird, It's a Plane, No It's a Crane Event Type: Children (includes Tweens) Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 10:00 AM Library: Central Description: The City of Lake Charles Public Works Department is bringing a crane to the Central Library! They will give a demonstration of how it works. Todd Sherman will demonstrate how the crane works & will ...
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UNCOVER NEW WORLDS: Fairy Tales! Event Type: Adults Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 10:00 AM Library: DeQuincy Description: Adults will participate in "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle" Book Talk, a “quilting instructional” activity, a Paper Quilt Card craft and a movie! Status: Openings
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Weekly Storytime Event Type: Preschool Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 10:30 AM Library: Westlake Description: Dig into Reading with books, crafts, music, and coloring pages.
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Library Board of Control Meetings Event Type: Board Meeting Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 11:00 AM Library: Central Description: Library Board meetings are held at the Central Library on the 2nd floor in the Thielen Room. The address is 301 W. Claude Street in Lake Charles. Other: corporate boards/board meeting
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Book to Movie Event Type: Children (includes Tweens) Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 1:00 PM Library: Epps Description: We will have a brief book discussion about the book and then watch the movie adaptation.
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Calcasieu Parish Animal Shelter Event Type: Preschool Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 2:00 PM Library: Starks Description: The Calcasieu Parish Animal Shelter will be coming with their animal adoption van.
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Magician David LeBoeuf Event Type: Children (includes Tweens) Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 2:00 PM Library: Moss Bluff Description: Come join us while David LeBoeuf performs his mystifying magic for all to see! LeBoeuf has traveled to several libraries in the south. This is his first visit to the Calcasieu Parish Libraries! Join u... Other: magicians
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Mysteries of History! Event Type: Young Adult (Teens) Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 2:00 PM Library: DeQuincy Description: Teens [6th - 12th grade] will participate in "Take the Mummy and Run" Book Talk, a “Excavation and Puzzle” activity, a "cartouch pendant" craft and a movie! Status: Openings
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Rocks & Fossils Event Type: Children (includes Tweens) Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 2:00 PM Library: Central Description: MSU Geologist Dr. Troy Sampere will tell kids how rocks and fossils are formed, how we know about ancient rocks, and how we know about sedimentary rocks and minerals. He will bring with him a collecti...
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SRP: (2nd-5th grade)Storytime-Just Dig It Event Type: Children (includes Tweens) Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 2:00 PM Library: Sulphur Description: Children will enjoy stories and fingerplays to go along with the weekly theme.
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SRP: (Pre-K-1st grade)Storytime-Just Dig It Event Type: Preschool Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 2:00 PM Library: Sulphur Description: Children will enjoy stories and fingerplays to go along with the weekly theme.
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Mike Anderson-The Dulcimer Guy Event Type: Young Adult (Teens) Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 3:00 PM Library: Iowa Description: Mike Anderson, musician and storyteller, will entertain you with interesting instruments and hilarious stories! All ages welcome! Other: music/musical instruments
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YA: Open Mic Night Coffee House Style Event Type: Young Adult (Teens) Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 4:00 PM Library: Sulphur Description: Here is your moment to shine. The lights will be turned down and the karaoke machine will be cranked up. Sing, tell jokes, play an instrument and enjoy coffee or hot chocolate. A great time will be ha...
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Yoga for Balance Event Type: Adults Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 5:30 PM Library: Central Description: Local yoga instructor Linda Kleinschmidt will lead a class focusing on improving balance through yoga. Please wear loose clothing and shoes that may be left at the door. Bring a mat or towel for floor... Other: yoga/exercise
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Drawing with Gerry Wubben Event Type: Adults Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 6:00 PM Library: Moss Bluff Description: McNeese Professor, Gerry Wubben will lead the class through drawing basics. Registration is required. Status: Closed
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Epps Memorial Book Discusion Group Event Type: Adults Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Start Time: 6:00 PM Library: Epps Description: We will discuss the newly released book, A House Divided by Kimberla Lawson Roby.
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Brunch and a Movie: Gone with the Wind Pt. 2 Event Type: Adults Date: Friday, June 21, 2013 Start Time: 10:00 AM Library: Sulphur Description: Participants will watch Part 2 of the film classic, "Gone with the Wind" and enjoy a light brunch. Status: Waiting List
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Magician David LeBoeuf Event Type: Children (includes Tweens) Date: Friday, June 21, 2013 Start Time: 10:00 AM Library: DeQuincy Description: Come join us while David LeBoeuf performs his mystifying magic for all to see! LeBoeuf has traveled to several libraries in the south. This is his first visit to the Calcasieu Parish Libraries! Join u... Other: magicians
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Tween SWAMP Readers: Auntie Anne's Pretzels Event Type: Children (includes Tweens) Date: Friday, June 21, 2013 Start Time: 10:00 AM Library: Central Description: This is a special program! Auntie Anne's Pretzels is visiting and will teach us how to make pretzels. YUM! If you are you in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade? Looking for some fun crafts to make this summer? ... Status: Openings
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