Youth Calendar for June 29, 2009

• Published: Jun 29, 2009

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ANIME AFTERNOON: 2:30 p.m. July 6, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road. Teens are invited to watch “Prince of Tennis” and compete in an anime jeopardy game. Registration is required. (225) 274-4470.

SHIVER ME FINGERS: 10:30 a.m. July 6, Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Children ages 3 to 5 will listen to the story “How I Became a Pirate” by Melinda Long. Following the story they will create pirate-themed fingerprint art. Registration is required. (225) 231-3760.

GUITAR HERO: 2:30 p.m. July 7, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road. Teens jam with Guitar Hero. Registration is required. (225) 274-4470.

DUCT-TAPE BEACH BAG: 2 p.m. July 7, Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road. Teens construct a beach bag entirely out of duct tape. Registration is required. (225) 756-1170.

DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION: 4 p.m. July 7, Scotlandville Branch Library, 7373 Scenic Highway. Teens put their dancing skills to the test with Dance, Dance Revolution. Registration is required. (225) 354-7550.

BOOK BUFFS: 11 a.m. July 7, Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road. Join this new book club for children ages 7 to 11. The book selection for July is “Because of Winn Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo. Registration is required. (225) 778-5960

KINDERMUSIK: 11:15 a.m. July 7, Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd. A music teacher from Kindermusik will lead children up to age 7 in a music program. Registration is required. (225) 763-2260.

BALLET BOOGIE: 11 a.m. July 7, Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace St. Dance instructor Rachel Carlino will teach children ages 4 to 11 the basics of ballet. Registration is required. (225) 389-7460.

CRAZY ’BOUT HISTORY: 10:30 a.m. July 7, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road. Brenda Mitchell of the Crazy ’Bout History touring group will recite “Ain’t I a Woman?” as presented by Sojourner Truth in 1851 at the Women’s Convention in Akron, Ohio. The Delta Tau Community Service Organization will also present a soulful dance performance. Open to ages 8 and older. Registration is required. (225) 274-4460.

BONSAI GARDENING: 10:30 a.m. July 7, Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Howard Merrill of the Louisiana Bonsai Society will demonstrate how to plant and maintain a bonsai. Open to ages 5 and older. Registration is required for groups. (225) 231-3760.

FINGER PUPPET THEATER: 4:30 p.m. July 7, Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library, 13600 Pride-Port Hudson Road. Children ages 5 to 11 will listen to the story “Fat Cat: A Danish Folktale” and create finger puppets and a tissue box puppet theater. Registration is required. (225) 658-1560.

SIXTH GRADE DOESN’T HAVE TO KILL YOU: 2:00 p.m. July 7, Zachary Branch Library, 1900 Church St. Students who have successfully survived the exciting but challenging transition to sixth grade will share tips to make it a good year for ’tweens. Registration is required. (225) 658-1860.

Pre-registering now:
FRENCH SUMMER CAMPS: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 20-24 or July 27-31, Children’s Museum of Acadiana, 201 East Congress St., Lafayette. The camp, co-sponsored by the Alliance Française de Lafayette, offers children ages 6 to 10 an opportunity to learn French by playing at the museum’s supermarket and restaurant and by making art projects. Cost for a weeklong session is $95 for members of one of the sponsoring organizations or $105 for nonmembers. Call (337) 261-1002 or e-mail info@
aflafayette.org to register.