ASCENSION PARISH LIBRARY
When Gary Cross and his wife learned that their baby
son Brad had hemophilia, it seemed like a small bump in the
road of their American dream family life. Medicine would
make it all manageable. However, the Crosses did not know
that the shots they were giving Brad for his condition carried
a deadly virus.
As AIDS began to dominate the headlines, Gary started
to doubt the doctors' assurances that
everything was OK with Brad's treatment.
His demand for answers
brought to light disturbing
revelations: thousands of
hemophiliacs like Brad had
been infected with HIV,
because the blood used for
their clotting factor injections
came from high-risk donor
groups.
While caring for his
ailing son, Gary embarked on
a campaign for justice for
Brad and the thousands like
him. His efforts took him
from the courtrooms to the
steps of the Capitol in
Washington D.C. The
TUESDAY, MAY 5
Crosses' heartbreaking
6 PM GALVEZ
personal story was broadcast
nationally on CBS' 60 Minutes.
Please join us at Ascension Parish Library – Galvez on
Tuesday, May 5 at 6 PM, to hear this incredible and heartbreaking story, Vial 023: A Father’s Pursuit of Justice, from
Ascension Parish native, Gary Cross. A book sale and
signing will follow the discussion.
For more information, or to register, please call the
library at 622-3339.
We’ve all
become used to
seeing football
teams fielding
11 players, but
that has not
always been
universal.
Coach Murphy
During the Great
Depression, small rural
schools had to develop sixman teams to make up for
shortages in
SATURDAY, MAY 9
eligible players.
10 AM GONZALES
These six-man
teams were
common in Louisiana, and towns like
Dutchtown, Denham Springs, Brusly, and
St. Gabriel all boasted teams.
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Donaldsonville
500 Mississippi Street
Phone: (225) 473-8052
Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM
Tuesday & Thursday . 8:30AM—8:00PM
Saturday ....................... 8:30AM—12:30PM
Gonzales
708 S. Irma Blvd.
Phone: (225) 647-3955
Monday—Thursday ... 8:30AM—8:00PM
Friday & Saturday ….. 8:30AM—5:30PM
Sunday ……………….. 2:00PM—6:00PM
Galvez
40300 Hwy. 42
Phone: (225) 622-3339
Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM
Tuesday & Thursday . 8:30AM—8:00PM
Saturday ....................... 8:30AM—12:30PM
THURSDAY, MAY 21
6 PM DUTCHTOWN
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Dutchtown
13278 Hwy. 73
Phone: (225) 673-8699
Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM
Tuesday & Thursday . 8:30AM—8:00PM
Saturday ....................... 8:30AM—12:30PM
SUMMER BREEZE
by David Hettinger
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Donaldsonville / 12 Noon
Stepford Wives
by Ira Levin
Dutchtown / 6:30 PM
Orphan Train
Tuesday, May 19
6 PM Donaldsonville
Create a masterpiece of your own with Books and Brushes:
Painting at the Library, on Tuesday, May 19 at Ascension Parish
Library in Donaldsonville.
You don’t have to be Picasso to paint a picture you can enjoy for
years to come. It’s easy! We’ll show you how to use acrylics to
paint a beautiful tropical sunset. We provide the brushes, paints,
and canvas. All you’ll need to bring along is an apron.
The fun begins at 6 PM, and seating is limited, so call
473-8052 to reserve your spot today!
by Christina Baker Kline
(Continued from page 1) Trivial Pursuit
Gonzales / 6:30 PM
A Walk in the Woods
by Bill Bryson
Galvez / 6:30 PM
The Butterfly Clues
by Kate Ellison
If you are interested in attending a book club meeting at any
location, please call to see if space is available.
(Continued from page 1) Barefoot,
Did you know that Trivial Pursuit
was created by two Canadians in the
late 1970s? Flaunt your knowledge
of pop culture and general trivia at
the Ascension Parish Library in
Dutchtown on Thursday, May 21 at
6 PM! Participants will divide into
teams and compete against each
other for the title of “Trivial Pursuit Master.”
For more information or to register, please call Ascension Parish
Library in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
Bloodied, and Bruised
On Saturday, May 9 at 10 AM, Coach Barrett Murphy will tell the amazing stories of these south Louisiana players from his new book
Barefoot, Bloodied, and Bruised: The Story of Louisiana Six-Man Football. Coach Murphy has led many area football teams, including a
stint as head coach at East Ascension High School. In addition, he coached teams at McNeese State and Nicholls State Universities. He is
now co-host of the Real Deal High School Sports Show on WJBO. Copies of his book will be available following the presentation.
For more information, or to register, please contact the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at 647-3955.
NOTE: Attendance at libra ry progra ms and ev ents constitutes co nsent to be pho tog raphed for APL publicity purpo ses.
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The 2014 Ascension Parish Library Annual Report is now
available at any location of APL. After carefully compiling the
information and reporting the required statistics to the State
Library of Louisiana, a print copy is made available to our patrons.
The following statistics are taken from this 2014 report:
 466,547 visitors came through our doors.
 32,651 people have APL library cards. 6,601 are children.
 427,603 items (books, audios, videos, etc.) checked out.
 17,431 items were added to the collection in 2014.
 50,258 patrons signed in and used our public computers.
 100,973 children, teens, and adults attended a program.
 We had 1,458 programs in 2014.
 Summer reading programs for youth and teens had 4,346
readers who read 56,355 books in June and July for a total of
675,500 minutes read.
 10,579 children attended a program during those same months
as part of the Summer Reading Program.
 186,659 people visited our website.
These statistics are only part of the information contained in the
report. If you would like to know more, please pick up a copy at
any of our four locations: Donaldsonville, Gonzales, Galvez, or
Dutchtown.
APL welcomes and supports all people in their enjoyment of
reading and pursuit of lifelong learning. We strive to provide equal
access to information, ideas, and knowledge through books,
programs, and digital resources. We believe in the freedom to read,
to learn, to discover.
Thank you for using and supporting YOUR library.
“Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democra c as
the town library. The only entrance requirement is interest.”
~ Lady Bird Johnson
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Why let the kids have all the fun? Get the whole family involved!
Join the summer reading program for adults at APL …
Contest Rules:
 Beginning May 21, stop by your local Ascension Parish Library
for a Booklover’s Summer entry form.
 Read or listen to three books between May 21 & July 31.
 Record the titles and authors; tell us if you liked the books or
not and why.
 Turn in your entry form at any location of the library.
 When you submit your first entry form at any location of
Ascension Parish Library, you will receive an APL tote bag as
a completion. prize.
*One tote bag per reader, while supplies last.
 You can submit additional entry forms every time you read 3
more books. Each additional entry earns you another chance
to win the grand prize.
 Your entry form automatically enters you into a
Grand Prize drawing for a chance to win the
“BIRDING BY THE BOOK” GRAND PRIZE
featuring a beautiful John James Audubon Bird and Botanical
Art Print — custom framed by Marchand’s Interior &
Hardware of Gonzales and ready to hang. The grand prize also
includes a copy of National Audubon Society Field Guide to
North American Birds: Eastern Region, a pair of Bushnell
Falcon Series binoculars with case, perfect for bird watching,
and other birding accessories.
~ You must be 18 years or older to participate. ~
(Limit one prize per person.)
*One grand prize per person, per location. Drawing on August 3rd.
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birdbaths or landscape your yard to attract
birds. Once your yard becomes an avian
hangout, you can enjoy birding from the
comfort of home.
G E T I N TO
BIRDING
Louisiana is a great place for birding. The
varied terrain forms a nurturing habitat for
vast numbers of birds, including both
those that are native to the region and
many that migrate to or through the area
each year. Many species of songbirds,
raptors, and water fowl can be found here.
You can visit state parks and national
wildlife refuges around the state that are
great places for birding and bird
photography.
If you would like to learn more about
birding and how to make your backyard
attractive to birds, check out these items
from the library:
ADULTS
A Birder's Guide to Louisiana,
Richard Gibbons; Roger Breedlove;
Charles Lyon, LA 598.0723 GIB
Gardening for the Birds: How to Create a
Bird-friendly Backyard,
George Adams, 639.978 ADA
Birdwatching or birding has been gaining
in popularity for many years. In fact,
according to a study published by the
United States Forest Service in 2013 there
were an estimated 47 million Americans
who participated in birding in some form.
Of that number, 712,000 were in
Louisiana. The study projected that the
popularity of birding would grow between
4 and 8 percent over the next 50 years.
With landscapes ranging from coastal
wetlands to rolling hills and prairies,
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Bird-watcher's Bible: A Complete
Treasury--Science, Know-how, Beauty,
Lore, 598.072 BIR
You might spot beautiful songbirds like
American Robins, Eastern Bluebirds, or
Painted Buntings. If you’re quick enough,
you can catch a glimpse of a Rubythroated Hummingbird. Following the
sound of a steady rat-a-tat-tat might lead
you to see the Pileated Woodpecker with
its flaming red crest. If there is a pond or
some wetlands nearby you might witness
Canadian Geese or a Black-bellied
Whistling Duck. There are many beautiful
and interesting birds to see in Louisiana.
However, you don’t have to travel to see
many of the birds found here. You can
practice birding at home by making your
yard an attractive place for birds to visit.
By providing birds with their basic needs
of food, water, shelter, and/or nesting sites,
you might get some regular visitors.
Birdfeeders are the easiest way to enjoy
watching birds in your yard. Different
types of birdseed will attract different
species of birds. You can also provide
Best-ever Backyard Birding Tips:
Hundreds of Easy Ways to Attract the
Birds You Love to Watch,
Deborah L. Martin, 639.978 MAR
Photographing Birds: Art and
Techniques,
Mark Sisson, 779.32 SIS
KIDS
Backyard Bird Watching for Kids,
George H. Harrison, X 598.07 HAR
What's That Bird?: Getting to Know the
Birds Around You, Coast-to-coast,
Joseph Choiniere & Claire Mowbray
Golding, X 598 CHO
Mockingbird
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Resources available include: Free Small Business Counseling &
Mentoring * Free Small Business Seminars * Free Small Business
Guide to Licenses and Permits * Local and National Website Links *
Ascension Parish Library and SCORE – Baton Rouge offer free,
on-site counseling in Ascension Parish for new business start-ups
and mentoring for existing businesses. Counseling sessions are held
in Gonzales and Dutchtown each month by appointment.
SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business, is a
nonprofit association and a resource partner of the Small Business
Administration. SCORE is dedicated to entrepreneur education and
the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide.
Counselors are active or retired business owners and executives
with extensive experience, who follow the steps on How to Start and
Manage a Successful Business. This includes help on the Business
Plan, Financial Forecast, Marketing & Sales, Legal and Accounting
Suggestions, Business Insurance Needs, and Bank Loan Package
Preparation. SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics and
confidentiality.
This year SCORE will
begin expanding its
education opportunities in the
community for small
businesses with a new
Simple Steps program and a stronger Community Alliance
program. These new programs will help SCORE become an even
more valuable resource in our community. To learn more, visit the
SCORE website at www.scorebr.org.
Tuesday
May 5
9 - 10 AM
10 - 11 AM
11 AM - Noon
Thursday
May 21
1 - 2 PM
2 - 3 PM
3 - 4 PM
 All counseling sessions are free.
 SCORE counselors follow a strict
SCORE counselors
follow a strict code of ethics
and confidentiality.
code of ethics and confidentiality.
 Counseling sessions are by appointment only.
 To schedule an appointment, call (225) 381-7130 or toll-free,
(877) 381-7130.
 Please specify which library location you prefer: Gonzales or
Dutchtown.
 Counseling sessions last for 1-hour. Sessions start and end
promptly on the hour.
FROM OUR BOOKSHELVES
What are the Jobs of the Future?
by Roman Espejo, book editor 331.702 WHA
Personal Branding for Dummies
by Susan Chritton, M.Ed, PCC, 650.1 CHR
The Women's Small Business Start-up Kit: a
Step-by-Step Legal Guide, 658.11 WOM 2014
Steps to Small Business Start-up: Everything You
Need to Know to Turn Your Idea Into a
Successful Business
by Linda Pinson, 658.111 PIN
Starting an Online Business All-in-One
for Dummies
by Shannon Belew and Joel Elad, 658.872 BEL
The Louisiana Small Business
Development Center at Southern
University and
A & M College
in Baton Rouge
offers free small
business
consulting by telephone designed to
provide professional help in areas of
financing, marketing, and
accounting to those wanting to start
or improve a small business.
For your free, confidential telephone
consultation, call (225) 774-9213.
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June 3
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July 23
All Loca ons
Registra on begins
Monday, May 18!
TUESDAY, MAY 5 6:30 PM DONALDSONVILLE
If you would love to a end Story me at Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville, but
can’t because of your busy schedule, then now is your chance. Join us for a story me
designed for the whole family. With stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, there is sure to
be something for everyone.
Family story me is open to all ages. A parent or caregiver must a end with their child. For
more informa on, call 473‐8052.
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5/6: Kokusaika
4 PM
Gonzales
5/21: Teen Book Club
5:30 PM
Galvez
5/26: Teen Open Mic
6:30 PM
Dutchtown
5/28: Bottle cap Necklaces
5:30 PM
Galvez & Dutchtown
for more information
on library programs
and events.
Gonzales
708 S. Irma Blvd.
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 647-3955
The Marimo, or Japanese Moss Ball, is a spongy velvetlike green algae ball that is found in the wild around
Japan and Northern Europe. They are popular as lowmaintenance “pets” because of their interesting shape,
bounciness, and lack of need for special care, and can be kept in a
bowl, vase, or some types of aquariums. On Wednesday, May 6 at 4
PM in Gonzales, let’s celebrate Japan’s Greenery Day by learning
about the proper care of Marimo, and construct your very own
miniature Moss Ball aquarium.
Kokusaika is Japanese for “internationalization,” and that’s what this
club is all about! If you’re interested in Japanese culture, cosplaying,
playing Gomoku or Wii, folding origami, or discussing anime and
manga, this club is for you! For more information about this program,
call 647-3955.
Ascension Parish Library’s new online
language learning program has 80
languages to choose from and focuses on
quickly building conversational skills
through interactive online drills, scored
quizzes, and downloadable audio lessons and phrasebooks.
With free apps for iPhones, Android, and tablets, and
automatic syncing of progress between devices, you can go
from laptop to mobile phone without missing a beat. To access
Pronunciator, click on the Research Databases button on our
homepage, then create an account. For additional information,
please contact the library or ask any staff member.
Apply Sunscreen Daily
Wear sunscreen every
day, rain or shine, even
when it's cloudy.
According to the
American Academy of
Dermatology, 80% of
the sun's ultraviolet rays
pass through the clouds.
Can you see this image moving?
Galvez
40300 Hwy. 42
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 622-3339
Donaldsonville
500 Mississippi St.
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 473-8052
Dutchtown
13278 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 673-8699
Online:
www.myAPL.org
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Red Queen
by Victoria Aveyard
YA AVE
When her supernatural powers manifest
in front of a noble court, Mare, a thief
in a world divided between commoners
and superhumans, is forced to assume
the role of lost princess before risking
everything to help a growing rebellion.
From debut author Victoria Aveyard
comes a lush, vivid fantasy series where
loyalty and desire can tear you apart,
and the only certainty is betrayal.
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Computer Training
Introduction to Windows 8
May 12 - 10 AM - Gonzales
This workshop is intended for people with little
or no computing experience. With hands-on
practice, participants will become familiar with
how to use the basic components of a computer,
as well as how to open files and programs in
Windows 8, the world's most popular operating
system. Recommended for beginners.
Internet Basics
May 14 - 10 AM - Gonzales
Internet Basics is intended for people with little
or no experience with the Internet or the World
Wide Web. Participants will be introduced to
the Internet, learn how the World Wide Web
works, and learn how to explore the World
Wide Web using Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Discovering E-Mail
May 6 - 10 AM - Donaldsonville
Write letters and instantly send them anywhere
in the world with the touch of a key? It is
possible! Welcome to the world of e-mail! The
workshop will cover a brief history of e-mail,
discuss its uses, cover the various types of email (such as online service, web-based e-mail,
pop-mail, etc.), discuss the features found in email, and feature hands-on e-mail practice.
Already having some internet and computer
experience will be helpful to participants.
Introduction to Blogger
May 20 - 6 PM - Gonzales
Introduction to Blogger is for anyone who is
interested in creating a Blog using Blogger.
According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary a
Blog is “A Web site that contains an online
personal journal with reflections, comments,
and often hyperlinks provided by the writer.”
In the class we will discuss creating a Blogger
account, the basics of navigating the blogger
interface, and address blogging privacy
concerns.
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013
May 7 - 10 AM - Gonzales
Participants will become familiar with and
practice using the basic tools of Microsoft
Word 2013, such as the basic elements of the
Word screen, ruler and toolbar; how to select
and modify text; how to cut, copy and paste text
selections; how to alter typeface, font size, line
spacing, and margins; how to use the spell
check and grammar check functions; how to
save and print documents; and how to make use
of "Help.”
Online Learning @ the Library
May 27 - 6 PM - Gonzales
Online Learning at the Library
will teach individuals about two
of the library’s online learning databases,
Universal Class and Atomic Training.
Universal Class offers online classes on topics
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ranging from accounting to web development.
Atomic Training offers software training
workshops and video tutorials. These are noncredit courses available 24/7 via the internet and
are provided for your personal enrichment.
These courses are not intended to be a substitute
for any state, government, licensing, or
educational requirements.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013
May 12 - 6 PM - Gonzales
Participants will become familiar with the uses
of a spreadsheet and practice using the basic
features of Microsoft Excel 2013, including the
Menu Bar, Tool Bar and Formula Bar; selecting
single cells and groups of cells; entering text
and data; calculating sums; and formatting the
spreadsheet.
You will need
your full library
card number to
access these
services.
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013
May 5 - 10 AM - Gonzales
Participants will become familiar with and
practice using the basic tools of Microsoft
Publisher 2013. Learn how to easily create,
customize, and publish materials such as
newsletters, brochures, flyers, etc.
TumbleBookLibrary is an online
collection of TumbleBooks - animated,
talking picture books which teach kids the
joy of reading in a format they'll love.
TumbleBooks are created by adding
animation, sound, music and narration to
existing picture books in order to produce an
electronic picture book which you can read,
or have read to you.
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013
May 7 - 6 PM - Gonzales
This program is designed for individuals who
want to learn how to enhance presentations by
using one of the most popular presentation
software programs available. Attendees will
create a presentation, make formatting changes,
insert clip art, and apply designs, transitions and
effects to a presentation. Basic computer and
word processing skills are needed.
www.TumbleBookCloud.com is an online
collection of ebooks and read-along chapter
books, graphic novels, educational videos,
and audio books! All books are available
with unlimited access, all the time, from any
device with an internet connection.
Job Searching on the Internet
May 4 - 6 PM - Gonzales
Learn how to use the Internet as a vital tool in
your job search. Post resumes on the Internet,
send them in your e-mail, find listings of job
openings, research companies and careers, and
communicate and network with others in your
job field. These are a few of the advantages of
using the Internet in your job search.
In this workshop, we will show you how to
make the Internet one of your most valued tools
in searching for a job. We will cover how to
send your resume over the Internet via the Web,
Usenet, or E-mail, and demonstrate how to find
a mailing list or access newsgroups via the
Web.
A Guide to Writing Resumés
May 28 - 6 PM Gonzales
This workshop is designed for first-timers and
for those looking to breathe new life into their
current resumés. Resumé writing is an essential
skill for job seekers. Learn how to write and
format a resume that will stand out and create
your own resumé using the library’s Career
Cruising Database.
www.TumbleBookCloud.com Junior is an
online collection of ebooks and read-along
chapter books, graphic novels, educational
videos, and audio books! It’s designed
specifically for elementary and middle
schools. All books are available with
unlimited access, all the time, from any
device with an internet connection.
Online resources are available in the library
or from your home computer using your
library card to log in. Some online resources
may require your full library card number
and PIN to access. To access our databases,
visit www.myAPL.org, click on the
Research Databases button or on the
navigation menu, scroll down and click on
the desired database. For additional
information, please contact the library or
ask any staff member.
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Tue
Wed
Thu
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Phone ...
Gonzales … 647-3955
Donaldsonville … 473-8052
Galvez … 622-3339
Dutchtown … 673-8699
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Sat
2
Mother’s Day
Tea Party
10 AM Gonzales
Registration required
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5
6
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Mother’s Day
Tea Party
4 PM Galvez
SCORE Free Small Business
Counseling & Mentoring
Gonzales
Discovering Email
10 AM Donaldsonville
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013
10 AM Gonzales
Mother’s Day
Tea Party
10 AM Dutchtown
Registration required
Call 381-7130 for appointment
Introduction to Microsoft
Publisher 2013
10 AM Gonzales
Kokusaika Japanese
Cultural Club for Teens
4 PM Gonzales
Library Book Clubs
12 Noon Donaldsonville
6:30 PM Dutchtown, Gonzales
& Galvez
Registration required
Job Searching
on the Internet
6 PM Gonzales
Vial 023: A Father’s Pursuit
of Justice
6 PM Galvez
Registration required
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Barefoot, Bloodied,
and Bruised: The
Story of Louisiana
Six-Man Football
10 AM Gonzales
Registration required
Programs in BLUE
denote a TEEN
program for teens in
6th grade and above.
Family Storytime
6:30 PM Donaldsonville
10
Fri
Introduction to Microsoft
PowerPoint 2013
6 PM Gonzales
Registration required
Mother’s Day Tea Party
6 PM Donaldsonville
Registration required
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Introduction to Windows 8
10 AM Gonzales
Internet Basics
10 AM Gonzales
Introduction to
Microsoft Excel 2013
6 PM Gonzales
Pajama Storytime
6:30 PM Gonzales & Galvez
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Pajama Storytime
6:30 PM Donaldsonville &
Dutchtown
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Storytime
Registration
begins today!!
Books & Brushes:
Paint a Tropical Sunset
6 PM Donaldsonville
Introduction to Blogger
6 PM Gonzales
SCORE Free Small Business
Counseling & Mentoring
Dutchtown
Make &Take
Craft
Superhero Mask
9 AM & 3:30 PM
Galvez
Gonzales Location
ONLY Closed
Please visit one of our
other locations
Registration required
Call 381-7130 for appointment
Teen Book Club
5:30 PM Galvez
Trivial Pursuit
6 PM Dutchtown
Registration required
Atención patrocinadores de
habla Hispana: Si usted tiene
preguntas con respecto a los
programas o servicios de la
biblioteca, por favor llame a
la biblioteca al 647-3955
y hable con Lloyd or Maria.
2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
registration begins today!
and
BOOKLOVER’S SUMMER
ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
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Make &Take Craft
Superhero Mask
9 AM & 6 PM
Gonzales
Camp Apple
9:30 AM Gonzales
Super Hero Bottle Cap Necklaces
5:30 PM Galvez & Dutchtown
Tween Spa Day
2 PM Galvez
Behind the Mask
Superheroes at Play
10:30 AM Dutchtown
Floral Hair Clips
6 PM Gonzales
Make & Take
Craft
Superhero Mask
3:30 PM
Donaldsonville
Tween Spa Day
2 PM Donaldsonville
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Teen Open Mic
6:30 PM Dutchtown
Online Learning
@ the Library
6 PM Gonzales
A Guide to Writing Resumés
6 PM Gonzales
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708 S. Irma Boulevard
Gonzales, LA 70737
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FROM THE BOOKSHELVES
NON-FICTION:
When Books Went to War: the Stories that
Helped Us Win World War II
Manning, Molly Guptill 028.9 MAN
When America entered World War II in
1941, we faced an enemy that had banned
and burned over 100
million books and caused
fearful citizens to hide or
destroy many more.
Outraged librarians
launched a campaign to
send free books to
American troops and
gathered 20 million
hardcover donations. In
1943, the War Department and the publishing
industry stepped in with an extraordinary
program: 120 million small, lightweight
paperbacks, for troops to carry in their
pockets and their rucksacks, in every theater
of war. Comprising 1,200 different titles of
every imaginable type, these paperbacks
were beloved by the troops and are still
fondly remembered today. Soldiers read them
while waiting to land at Normandy; in hellish
trenches in the midst of battles in the Pacific;
in field hospitals; and on long bombing
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flights. They wrote to the authors, many of
whom responded to every letter. They
helped rescue "The Great Gatsby" from
obscurity. They made Betty Smith, author of
"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," into a national
icon. "When Books Went to War "is an
inspiring story for history buffs and book
lovers alike.
FICTION:
NYPD Red 3
Patterson, James PAT
Hunter Alden, Jr., a billionaire businessman,
has it all: a sexy wife, a brilliant teenage son,
and an ever-growing fortune. But his perfect
life shatters one horrific
night when he discovers
the severed head of his
chauffeur, stuffed in a bag
marked, in blood, with his
son's initials. Now his son
is missing, and the price
to get him back might be
too high--even for one of
the world's richest men. When NYPD Red,
the elite task force for New York City's most
high-profile crimes, takes the case,
Detective Zach Jordon and his partner--and
ex-girlfriend--Kylie MacDonald have never
seen anything so unspeakable. As the
investigation continues, Zach and Kylie
realize that the closer they get to the truth, the
more their own lives are in danger.
YOUNG ADULT:
All Fall Down
Carter, Ally YA CAR
This exciting new series from New Y ork
Times bestselling author Ally Carter focuses
on Grace, who can best be described as a
daredevil, an Army brat,
and a rebel. She is also the
only granddaughter of
perhaps the most powerful
ambassador in the world,
and Grace has spent every
summer of her childhood
running across the roofs of
Embassy Row. Now, at
age sixteen, she's come back to stay -- in
order to solve the mystery of her mother's
death. In the process, she uncovers an
international conspiracy of unsettling
proportions, and must choose her friends and
watch her foes carefully if she and the world
are to be saved.
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