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SPIRIT WEEK 2025

We've got spirit, yes, we do; we've got spirit, how 'bout you?!

Spirit, let's hear it, library lovers! We invite you to come out for our second annual Spirit Week in celebration of National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025. This year's theme is "Drawn to the Library," and we have a "palette" of art-inspired fun planned for you!

We will have themed activities at our branches every day during Spirit Week, including promos, themed dress days, activities, and more. Check out our schedule of events below& make plans to join us!

SPIRIT WEEK THEMED ACTIVITIES

Monday, April 7: Library Colors Day

Millions of people across the country visit their libraries every week. What's the draw? Everything! Whether you visit the library to find a good book or film, learn a new art skill, utilize the Internet, or more, libraries help us connect the dots from one part of our journey to the next.

How to Celebrate Library Colors Day:

Wear: Wear library colors (blue & green) today in honor of the multitude of services & resources that your Lafourche Parish Public Library offers to its community.
Do: Feeling "drawn" to the library today? Pick up a free pencil while you are here!
Share: "Of all of the services & resources offered by LPPL, which do you love the most?" (Share with us in-branch or on social media!)
Check-Out: Check out more than one item from our vast collection to earn today's themed button.
Win: Enter your name into our LPPL Swag Prize drawing by visiting the library today.

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Tuesday, April 8: Patterns Day

Hooray for National Library Workers Day! Lafourche Parish Public Library staff love sharing everything that our libraries have to offer with our communities. Through a pattern of consistent & quality customer service, the number of members to our library system continues to grow each year, thanks, in part, to our stellar staff & YOUR loyal patronage!

How to Celebrate Patterns Day:

Wear: Wear a pattern today in honor of the dedicated customer service our staff strive to provide daily.
Do: Acknowledge staff members who demonstrate a pattern of quality customer service by filling out a Staff Star to recognize them.
Share: "Why do you continue to be a loyal user of the library?" (Share with us in-branch or on social media!)
Check-Out: Check out an item recommended by a staff member to earn today's themed button!
Win: Enter your name into our LPPL Swag Prize drawing by visiting the library today.

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Wednesday, April 9: Primary Colors Day

Hooray for National Outreach Day! At Lafourche Parish Public Library, we strive to educate, enrich, & entertain Lafourche communities ... wherever they are! Whether we provide library services & resources within our walls or take those services & resources outside of our buildings & into our communities, we remain focused on our primary purpose - serving YOU!

How to Celebrate Primary Colors Day:

Wear: Dress in a primary color (red, yellow, or blue) today to celebrate our primary purpose - serving our communities & meeting their wants & needs.
Do: Fill a bag of books & magazines from our Friends of the Library Book Sale for $2, while supplies last. Bags will be provided.
Share: "What's your primary reason for being a library lover?" (Share with us in-branch or on social media!)
Check-Out: Check out a primary-colored item (red, yellow, or blue) to earn today's themed button!
Win: Enter your name into our LPPL Swag Prize drawing by visiting the library today.

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Thursday, April 10: Tie-Dye Day

If we had to guess, we would say that you have been a library lover for as long as you can remember. A love for reading, learning, & libraries often begins at a young age, & we are thrilled that so many of you have been loyal patrons of our library system - choosing us over & over again - throughout the years.

How to Celebrate Tie-Dye Day:

Wear: Wear tie-dye today in celebration of Throwback Thursday and LPPL's many years of service to its community throughout the decades!
Do: Preserve a library memory by snapping a photo with our jumbo library card today when you visit us.
Share: "What's an item that you never would have thought that libraries would check out, but now do?" (Share with us in-branch or on social media!)
Check-Out: Check out an item that is nostalgic to you to earn today's themed button!
Win: Enter your name into our LPPL Swag Prize drawing by visiting the library today.

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Friday, April 11: Favorite Color Day

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Whether your go-to library item is books, DVDs, video games, hotspots, or something else, Lafourche Parish Public Library has resources & inspiration to fuel every passion. Find your favorite thing @ your library.

How to Celebrate Favorite Day:

Wear: Wear your favorite color from head to toe today in honor of the thousands of people who have found their favorite thing @ our libraries!
Do: Visit the library today to earn a bonus entry into our prize drawing for some of our favorite LPPL swag items.
Share: "What favorite thing draws you to the library the most?" (Share with us in-branch or on social media!)
Check-Out: Check out your favorite library thing to earn today's themed button!
Win: Enter your name into our LPPL Swag Prize drawing by visiting the library today.

Bayou Blue, Choctaw, Gheens, & Raceland will celebrate Favorite Color Day on Monday, April 14.

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Saturday, April 12: Neon Day

Our future looks bright because of YOU! With such a vibrant group of library lovers, we hope to continue to draw upon your insight & support to grow & shape Lafourche Parish Public Library into a proud & dependable beacon of our community. Thank you for always love & supporting your Lafourche Parish Public Library!

How to Celebrate Neon Day:

Wear: Wear neon today to celebrate LPPL's bright future!
Do: Have one of our old library cards? Upgrade it to our new bright & colorful design today for free!
Share: "Do you have a bright idea for a program, service, or resource you would like to see the library provide? Share with us!" (Share with us in-branch or on social media!)
Check-Out: Check out a shiny & bright item (in other words, a new item) to earn today's themed button!
Win: Enter your name into our LPPL Swag Prize drawing by visiting the library today.

Bayou Blue, Choctaw, Gheens, & Raceland will celebrate Neon Day on Tuesday, April 15.

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NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2025

National Library Week (April 6-12, 2025) is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning.

The theme for National Library Week 2025 is "Drawn to the Library." What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities.

At Lafourche Parish Public Library, we invite the community to join the celebration! Whether you're a longtime patron or haven't visited us in a while, now is the perfect time to explore all the library has to offer. Our library system provides so much, ensuring that everyone has access to resources that educate, inspire, and connect.

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Whether you're preparing for a career change, launching a business, raising a family, or embracing retirement, Lafourche Parish Public Library is here to support your journey. Libraries serve as hubs for learning, creativity, and connection, helping people of all ages explore new ideas and opportunities.

This National Library Week, take time to rediscover the library and see how it draws us together as a community. Whether you're visiting for books, resources, or a place to connect, Lafourche Parish Public Library is here for you.