Livingston Parish Calendar for June 28, 2012

THURSDAY

--Foster Grandparent Program: 9:30 a.m. to noon, Livingston Library Branch, 20390 Iowa St. For more information, call [phone].

--Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Performance: 10 a.m., South Library Branch, 23477 La. 444. The Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra's Symphony Street Woodwind Quartet will perform "The Lion and the Mouse" and other musical stories for children 5 to 9 years old. For more information, call [phone].

--Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch, 26941 La. 43. For more information, call [phone].

--Dream Catcher Craft: 2 p.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch and Livingston Library Branch. Patrons will learn about the meaning of dreams and create dream catchers using vines, cord, feathers and beads. The craft at the Albany-Springfield Library Branch is open to youth in seventh through 12th grader. The craft at the Livingston Library Branch is open to children who are 8 to 11 years old.

--Teen Creatures Of The Night: 2 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch, 8101 U.S. 190. Teens can come dressed as their favorite creature of the night, like a werewolf, zombie or opossum, and play monster games, eat snacks and do other activities. For more information, call [phone].

--Tween Game Night: 5:30 p.m., Watson Library Branch, 3651 Outback Road. Tweens are invited to play unplugged games. For more information, call [phone].

--South Branch Bookies: 5:30 p.m., South Library Branch. Members will discuss "A Reliable Wife" by Robert Goolrick.

--Song Swap: 6 p.m., Livingston Library Branch. Patrons who are 16 years old and up are invited to bring their instruments to share songs and stories at the library. The library will provide some lyrics and chord tabs on the projector. Registration is required.

SATURDAY

--Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to noon, New Covenant Church parking lot, 215 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs.

--Dream Big Puppet Show: 10 a.m., South Branch Library. The show will feature classic wish-themed stories like "The Fisherman and His Wife." It will also feature a shadow puppet show.

--Beat the Parents: 1 p.m., Livingston Branch Library. Children will compete with their parents in a trivia battle. The battle is open to children who are 5 years old and up.

--Walker's CityFest: 2 p.m., Sidney Hutchinson Park, 13750 Ball Park Road, Walker. Walker's "CityFest" will celebrate Independence Day with music, food, water slides, a craft fair, fireworks and more. The day will start out with the craft fair at 2 p.m. with all other activities starting at 4 p.m. Activities will include tethered hot air balloon rides, train rides, inflatables and more. Families can tailgate, but they cannot bring alcohol. Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.cityfest.walker.la.us.

--Denham Spring High School Reunion Registration Deadline: The deadline to pay registration for the Denham Springs High School Class of 1992 Reunion is Saturday. The reunion will be July 28 at Forrest Grove Plantation in Denham Springs. The cost is $40 per person. Make checks out to Mary Cambre, 500 Centerville St. N.E., Denham Springs, LA 70726. For more information, call [phone] or email [e-mail].

SUNDAY

--Choir Camp Registration Deadline: First Baptist Church, 308 N. River Road, Denham Springs. The deadline to register for the Livingston Parish Children's Choir 14th Annual "All-Parish Choir Camp" is Sunday. The camp will be from 9 a.m. to noon July 16-20, at the church and is open to children entering kindergarten to children in the fifth grade. Campers will sing, play instruments and perform in a concert. The concert will be at 7 p.m. on the last day of camp. The cost t is $65 per child, which includes a T-shirt, a certificate of participation and daily snacks. For more information or to register, email [e-mail] or call [phone].

--Independence Celebration: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fayard's Field, off La. 1037, Springfield. Springfield Team City and the Town of Springfield will hold an Independence Day celebration with fireworks, an antique car show, music from Homer T. and Swamp People. The fireworks will start at 9 p.m.

MONDAY

--Baby and Toddler Story Time: 9:45 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

--Adult Book Club: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch. Members will discuss "Reading South of Broad" by Pat Conroy.

--Computer Basics: 10 a.m., Livingston Library Branch.

--Preschool Story Time: 10:30 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

--Computer Basics: 11 a.m., South Library Branch.

--summer reading program-tie dye: 1 p.m., South Library Branch.

--Yahoo Email Basics: 6 p.m., Watson Library Branch.

--Princess Tea Party Ticket Sale: Abundant Life Church, 206 Edgewood Drive, Denham Springs. The church will begin selling tickets for its Third annual "God's Little Princess Tea Party," which will be July 28 in "The Rock." The tea party will have activities, games, gifts and a Royal Story Teller. The cost for a ticket is $7. Seating is limited. To purchase tickets or for more information, call [phone].

TUESDAY

--Story Time Re-Run: 10 a.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

--Pre-K Story Time: 10 a.m., Watson Library Branch. Theme is "Pajamas."

--Hungarian Class: 2 p.m., Livingston Library Branch.

JULY 5

--Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch.

--library Games: 2 p.m., Albany-Springfield Library Branch. Children between 12 and 19 years old are invited to play games based on the movie and book "Hunger Games."

--Teen Anti-Prom: 2 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch. Teens are invited to play heartbroken bingo, make a rose out of black duct tape and bust a heart-shaped pinata.

--Be a Superhero: 2 p.m., Livingston Library Branch. Children between 8 and 11 years old are invited to divide into teams to create superheroes.

--Young Writers Club: 5 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.

--Open Mic Night: 5:30 p.m., Watson Library Branch.

--Own The Night: 6 p.m., Livingston Library Branch. Teens are invited to watch the movie, "Thor." Call the library for more details.

--Adult Writers Circle: 6:30 p.m., Denham Springs-Walker Library Branch.