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EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LIBRARY
November 2014
Forget Your Wallet! What’s in Your Attic?
Just in time for the East Baton Rouge Parish
Library’s 75th Anniversary and the Library’s
celebration of all things historical that make up
Baton Rouge, we will be hosting the 14th Annual
Attic Treasures & Collectibles Event at the Main Library at
Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. This is the time to raid
your attic, closets
and garages for
that interesting or
antique art, toy,
pottery, jewelry,
rifle, war artifact
small
furniture
or other item of
interest and see
what the story
is behind it and Sometimes it’s the small items that
possibly what its garner the most excitement from antique
value might be.
specialists.
The free event will run 9
a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, November
22, at Main Library. Come for the
antiques viewings, but stay for
several other big events going
on at the Main Library that day!
There is a limit of three items per
person. And experts will be on
hand to look at your collectibles
and antiques. They include: Jack
and Ann Hood – Jewelry; Bill
Lee – Paper and Advertisements;
Laurann Marino – Louisiana Even an adorable little
doll can be worth more
Gold and Coins; Pauline
than meets the eye.
Robertson – Native American
Items; Florence Crowder – General Items; Danny Brown –
Civil War/ Military items: and Mark Denham – Armaments.
For more information, call (225) 231-3750 or visit www.
ebrpl.com or our Facebook page.
Pumpkins, Cake Walks, Music & More!
BREC, in partnership with the Library, will hold a grand
opening and ribbon cutting for its Cyber Café building and
plaza located at the Main Library at Goodwood. A free,
family friendly fall festival will be part of the events 10
a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, November 22 – the same day as the
Attic Treasures & Collectibles Event being held at the Main
Library and Independence Community Park. The ribboncutting ceremony will occur at 10:30 a.m.
Music will be played by the Baton Rouge Jazz Ensemble
and
guitarist
Dorothy
LeBlanc,
and activities for
adults and children
alike will include
chess, art and crafts,
cake walks and more.
There will be warm
apple cider and fall
snacks for visitors,
and tours will be
conducted of both
There are comfortable places to sit
the Cyber Café and
throughout the Plaze, outside and
the Main Library. In
inside the Cyber Café.
addition, several food
trucks will be parked in
the Library parking lot.
The Plaza includes
the Library’s outdoor
stage and amphitheaterstyle grassy seating
steps, a 17X13-foot
large television monitor
for showing movies/
video and making
An overview of the plaza and café.
announcements, café
seating in and out of the café area, two reflecting pools and
one interactive splash fountain, an open area large enough
for several hundred people, pavers that form a large chess/
checker board with large chess pieces and checkers. (can be
checked out at the Library’s Circulation Desk) and more.
The Cyber Café will eventually house a café, gardening
book collection, teaching/activity rooms for cyber camps
and other BREC activities and more. When the Main
Library’s parking lot off Goodwood Boulevard is complete,
it will feature well-lit parking for up to 300 spaces and a
drive-through, pick-up window for Library patrons.
Inside: National Novel Writing Month • Small Business Seminars • OverDrive Digital Bookmobile Visit • AND MORE!
Zinio, Flipster
Provide Free
Magazines Online
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
has two Digital Library services
that will keep those who like
magazines but not
the
subscription
prices in thousands
of magazine titles
– free and online.
The Digital Library is located at
www.ebrpl.com.
Zinio helps patrons download
popular magazines free. There are
so many titles to choose from with
magazine topics ranging from
current events, news and fashion to
specific interests, like photography,
art, boating, hunting, antiques
and various city- or state-oriented
publications.
Zinio magazine subscriptions
include the following titles: Allure,
Architectural Digest, Bon Appetit,
Brides, Conde Nast Traveler, Details,
Glamour, Golf Digest, GQ, Teen
Vogue, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair,
Vogue, W Magazine, WIRED and
many more.
Flipster is a new service
offering patrons access free to top
magazines, via the Digital Library
online at www.ebrpl.com. With
Flipster, you also can search online
using a computer or mobile device
and offline viewing via the Flipster
app for iPad and iPad mini. You
can even search by magazine
title and keyword or browse by
category. Back issues for 2014 also
are available.
Library Holiday
Closures
Every branch of the East
Baton Rouge Parish Library
will be closed on Tuesday,
November 11, in observance
of the Veteran’s Day holiday
and Thursday, November 27,
in observance
of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Library also will close
early at 6 p.m. the evening
before Thanksgiving,
Wednesday, November 26.
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We Will Never Forget
Honoring All Who Served
All patrons and employees are invited to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at
any time during Library hours on Saturday, November 1-15, to bring in photos of
family and friends who have served or are serving in any branch of the military.
We will post the photos to a bulletin board in the center of the Library to pay
tribute to American soldiers.
Remembering Our Veterans
We are pleased to honor those who have served our country. Adults can
come to the Eden Park Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, November 10, to share stories
and memories about their military experiences or those of family members and
friends.
A Musical Tribute to Louisiana Veterans
The Greenwell Springs Road Regional
Branch is proud to host a musical tribute
to Louisiana veterans this month to
commemorate their outstanding service!
Everyone is invited to the Library at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12, to enjoy special
presentations on behalf of the Lieutenant
Governor’s Office and the Wounded
American Veterans. Our guest speaker is
Curtis Jeffery of the Wounded Warriors
Project, and exhibits include Wounded Veterans, Veterans’ Affairs Suicide
Prevention Team and Readjustment Counseling Center and more!
The talented children and youth of Reed and Reed Consultants will perform,
and relevant information and resources will be available for Veterans in the Baton
Rouge area. In addition, there will be information booths with representatives
from Disabled American Veterans, Wounded American Veterans, Baton Rouge
and other regional VA Outpatient Clinic locations, clinical services (provided),
pharmaceutical resources, Vet-Center locations and resources, My-heath-eVet signup/authentication, veteran’s benefits, disability/claims information
and guidance, homeless veterans resources, and mental health resources. In
addition, sexual trauma/drug rehabilitation/PTSD forums will be held to
address veterans’ and public inquiries. There also will be a presentation by John
Thompson of the Veterans Center with a presentation of colors by the Women
Veterans of Louisiana. Finally, the branch Library will host a display representing
our area enlisted and veteran military women. For more information about this
free event, call (225) 274-4441.
Veteran’s Day Windsock Story/Craft
* Come to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, November
5, to hear a reading of Holiday Histories: Veteran’s Day by Mir Tamim Ansary.
Afterwards, children ages 7-11 will create a patriotic windsock craft.
Veteran’s Day Story/Craft
* Sport your support! Children ages 4-6 are invited to the Greenwell Springs
Road Regional Branch at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, to hear a reading of
Nugget on the Flight Deck by Patricia Newman. Afterwards, each child will make
a Veteran’s Day wreath in support of our troops who have served abroad.
All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is
encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly.
For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
All Students Now Have Access
to Library Cards Thanks to LSU Student
There was a time when some young students could not sign up for a Library
card, therefore have access to all the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s (EBRPL)
rich resources and books, because they had no transportation to the Library.
That time has passed, thanks
to the efforts of one Louisiana
State University student, Kurt
Ristroph. A student of LSU’s
Chemical
Engineering
and
Classical Civilizations, Ristroph
worked with the LSU Honors
College to create VOLUMEN,
which stands for Volunteering
Our Library’s Universal Materials
for Educational Needs, Project.
An Honors College soph­
omore, Ristroph saw a critical
gap in how school children gain
access to Library resources and Library Board President Tanya Freeman presented
has found a way to bridge that Ristroph with a resolution for his program.
gap. Through the VOLUMEN Project, the Library will be able to provide Library
cards to children who would not otherwise have access to the vast array of digital
resources available at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library.
The plan is to make the project live in November with the issuance of special
Library cards that will be added to the collections of local elementary, middle and
high school libraries. Students than can check out the card from the school library
and use it to gain access online to the EBRPL Digital Library for their personal
use.
The Digital Library (at www.ebrpl.com and open to all Library cardholders)
has downloadable ebooks, DVDs and music; practice tests; reading games on
TumbleBooks; homework help through tutor.com connections; Accelerated
Reader book recommendations; math assistance; computer trainings; software
downloads; and much more that is positive, free help for students who need it.
Children also are invited to visit a local Library branch and use the free computers
and free WiFi service.
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library serves many children and teens who live
in the area. In the last six months, for example, more than 10,938 children, 4,533
tweens and 3,155 teens used their Library cards online or at Library branches.
This project has earned Ristroph a leadership award with the Ogden
Leaders Selection Committee. The East Baton Rouge Library Board of Control
also recognized him recently with a resolution. For more information,
email [email protected].
Environmental Health
BP Oil Spill: Are Those Fish Safe to Eat?
The Louisiana State University (LSU) Renewable Natural Resource Wetlands
ecologist, Dr. Andy Nyman, and the LSU Aquaculture Research fish physiologist,
Dr. Chris Green, will be at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6 p.m. Thursday,
November 20, to engage adult participants in an interactive presentation of their
research. This research was conducted to get a better understanding of the toxic
effects of oil spill dispersants on wetlands and to assist in the development of
less toxic surfactants. Learn what surfactants are and how oil affects the toxicity
to sea life. A question-and-answer period will follow the free presentation. Light
refreshments will be served. For more information, call (225) 763-2240.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
The Overdrive Digital Bookmobile is
a mobile, multi-media library service
on wheels.
Overdrive TractorTrailer Digital
Bookmobile Coming
to Main
Readers of all ages can learn
about and engage with digital
collections Saturday, November
15, 10am-4pm, at the Main
Library at Goodwood. Aboard the
74-foot-long traveling exhibit, five
separate spaces showcase eBooks,
audiobooks, a gadget gallery, video
lounge and more.
Building on the tradition and
admiration of the bookmobile,
which for generations has engaged
communities with library materials
and services, the mission of the
Digital Bookmobile is to help
libraries across North America
promote the digital services
available to their communities.
Best-selling
authors.
New
release
titles.
Classics
and
crowd-pleasers.
The
EBRPL
Overdrive digital collection has
it all. Introductory videos and
interactive
computer
stations
give visitiors a chance to browse
our library’s collection of eBooks,
audiobooks, and more. This is a
great opportunity for patrons to get
hands on experience with the latest
gadgets, smartphones, tablets,
media players and other eReading
devices.
To learn more about the
Overdrive Digital bookmobile,
visit www.digitalbookmobile.com.
To learn more about the EBRPL
digital library visit www.ebrpl.
com/digitallibrary.
November 2014, The Source 3 Genealogy
History Is on the Move at the Library: Genealogy
Finds New Home at Main Branch
Children at the Scotlandville Branch
Library enjoyed learning Native
American dances this summer.
Atchafalaya Dancers
Bring Native
American Traditions
to Main Library
To bring home the original
feelings of Thanksgiving and share
Native American culture with our
children, the Atchafalaya Dancers
will be performing traditional
dances at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
November 8, at the Main Library
at Goodwood. The free event is
open to children ages 5 and up, but
all those ages 9 and under should
be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required.
Ken Dixon and Regina Smith
will lead the dance demonstrations.
They are well known in Native
American cultural circles down
South as performers and experts
at powwows stretching from
Louisiana to Tennessee and
Mississippi. They will perform
traditional men’s and women’s
Native American dances, plus the
Fancy Shaw and Grass dances.
National
studies
indicate
children who are exposed to other
cultures are well-rounded and
better prepared for future success
in the world’s ever-growing global
economy. Register by calling (225)
231-3760.
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Attention all you Genealogy buffs! The Genealogy
Room will be packing up soon at the Bluebonnet Branch
Library to move to its new home at the Main Library at
Goodwood. We expect the collection to be unavailable
for only a few days during this move, so thank you for
your patience. Please watch the website (www.ebrpl.
com) for an announcement of the date or check with
staff.
Once the move is complete, the Genealogy collection will be housed with
the BR Room’s Archives and Local History collections. Researchers will be able
to take full advantage of not only those collections but also the Main Library’s
strong LA Reference, microfilm, and LA / BR Vertical File collections.
Both the Baton Rouge Room Archive and the Genealogy Department now
will be housed in 126,000 square feet on the third floor of the Main Library. Maps,
vertical files, city directories, photographs, print and digital materials will be
available with staff on hand to help users navigate the collection.
Jumpstart Your Genealogy Search
with Ancestry Library Edition
* Are you ready to start researching your family tree? Ancestry.com has proven
to be a great tool to help you get started, but it can be both overwhelming and
expensive to use. Never fear, your Library offers you Ancestry Library Edition, a
resource that allows you to accomplish many of the same tools as Ancestry.com.
Adults can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
November 12, to learn tips and techniques for searching effectively and navigating
major historical collections like vital records, census lists, immigration, military
and directories. You also can browse Public Member Trees to quickly and
effortlessly find others who have been researching your family tree.
It Was a Monster Mash!
Some patrons were a bit surprised
to be greeted by monsters and
zombies at the Main Library at
Goodwood’s check-out desk Octrober
21, but it was all in good fun. Staff
members and others were dressed
up as part of the Baton Rouge Area
Chamber’s Tech Tuesday held at the
Main Library. With host Cox, this
event featured a presentation
on the technology behind
local silicone makers CFX.
One Tuesday each month,
the Chamber sponsors the
event so professionals can
network with the region’s
top technology professionals.
For more information, email
[email protected].
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Getting Down to Business
Making a Difference
in Girls’ Lives
SCORE BR Brings Free Workshops to Small Biz
Owners, Entrepreneurs
SCORE Baton Rouge, which celebrated 41 years of serving small business
clients in the greater Baton Rouge area this year, is offering free counseling for
start-up businesses and mentoring for
those who are facing challenges in some
phase of their business.
As part of this service, the organization will hold a series of free workshops
for small business owners and entrepreneurs alike. All are held at the Main
Library at Goodwood as follows:
• 6-8 p.m. November 13 – “Successful Email Marketing during the Holidays”
Join us and learn some great new strategies to help your email and social
media efforts be more effective from presenter Ellen McDowell, owner of Ellen
McDowell – Your Social Butterfly. This session will reveal some simple but
effective best practices and considerations for the small business or nonprofit
seeking to make their email newsletters more effective.
Attendees will get a chance to brainstorm together effective email subject
lines, send times and successful offers/sales and more. • 6-8 p.m. November 18 – “Simple Steps for Starting Your Business”
This free workshop will teach and review the basics of what is necessary to
start your own business. Learn from the experts, those that have the experience
and knowledge to help you quick start your business.
• 6-8 p.m. November 20 – “Successful Social Media for the Entrepreneur”
Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram? Oh My! Which Social Media platforms work best
for an Entrepreneur? Join us to learn how to embark on social media. The content
is targeted at the beginner to the comfortable small-business marketer who is
looking to build their marketing knowledge or to reinforce what it is they already
know.
For more information, contact Bob Breaux, area chair of SCORE Baton Rouge,
at [email protected] or (225) 381-7130.
Grant Resources at the Library
Join us at the River Center Branch at 2 p.m. Friday, November 21, for a
special free presentation for adults about all of the fantastic grants resources
the Library provides. Learn about the Grants Resource Center and our
partnership with the Foundation Center. Come learn how the Library can help
you find funding!
Blast Off!
Outer Space-Themed Crafts Fest at Carver
Are you ready for some “out of this world” fun? Adults and teens are invited
to the Carver Branch at 5 p.m. Monday, November 17, to enjoy this free outer
space-themed crafts fest! We will have constellation embroidery for adults,
shaving cream planets for younger teens and constellation organizers for the
older teens. The Library’s Dobsonian telescope will be setup in the courtyard for
what we’ve planned to be a fun night of stargazing! For more information, call
(225) 389-7440.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Sharon Bethea (pictured in
first photo, at left) was just one of
many professional women who
volunteered to mentor young girls
for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater
Baton Rouge. They discussed
health, fitness, career paths and
education, among other issues,
with the girls at the Club’s Girls at
the Table event held October 23 at
the Main Library at Goodwood.
The celebratory lunch was a
part of the SMART Girls program
for young women, ages 8-17, who
need guidance toward healthy
attitudes and lifestyles, eating
right, staying fit, getting good
health care and more. Dynamic
sessions, group activities, field
trips and mentorships encourage
the girls to meet their goals. For
more information, visit www.
begreatbatonrouge.org.
To reserve meeting space please
contact Laura Lacosta at (225)
231-3401 or [email protected].
3D Printer Demos
We’re excited to announce
we are restarting our 3D printing
demonstrations at the Main Library
at Goodwood! What’s 3D printing?
It’s the process of creating solid
objects based on a digital design.
You can choose a preselected
model from the available options,
from Thingiverse.com, or submit
your own design via www.ebrpl.
com. There’s a minimal cost. The
demonstration schedule is listed
below or call (225) 231-3750.
• 5 p.m. November 4
• 6 p.m. November 12
• 7 p.m. November 20
• 6 p.m. December 10
• 7 p.m. December 18
• 2 p.m. December 27
November 2014, The Source 5 Career &
Job Search
LinkedIn 101
* YeeHaww! Pride-Chaneyville
Folks Kick up their Heels at Fair
It was good ol’ country festival time at the PrideChaneyville Branch Library October 11, as the locals
came out for the sixth annual Community History
Festival – The Country Fair. The free event included
food, games, fun and entertainment. Activities also
included a horse riding demonstration by the Extreme
Cowboy Racing World Champion Susan Morris and
country line dancing. Between cake walks, crafts,
pies and farm fresh goods, everyone had a wonderful
time at the Fair.
Adults can come to the Main
Library at Goodwood at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5, to learn
how LinkedIn can be beneficial
in job hunting. An instructor will
walk you through the application,
help you set up a profile and find
connections during this free event.
Resumé & Cover
Letter Workshop
This workshop will teach adults
the basics of writing a professional
resumé and cover letter. Come
to the Carver Branch at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12, to learn
what these documents should look
like, the correct format and where
you can get help writing them and
walk away with templates that
you can customize for yourself.
Certified Career Coach Anne
Nowak of the Library’s Career
Center will lead the workshop and
answer all of your questions! This
is a free program.
Teen Professional
Development
Workshop
* It’s never too early for teens to
get a jump on a career at two free
events! Teens and their families are
invited to the Greenwell Springs
Road Regional Branch at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19, to learn
about resumé building and career
opportunities for those interested
in becoming a veterinarian. Come
back to the Library on Wednesday,
December 17, for another workshop
on writing a personal statement and
interviewing tips. Refreshments
will be served at both workshops.
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20-Somethings
Get Your Game On!
If you enjoy video and board games and are looking for a way to meet other
gaming enthusiasts ages 19-30ish, come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 6
p.m. Tuesday, November 25, to play free board games like Settlers of Catan and 7
Wonders and video games like Rock Band and Minecraft. Be there or be square!
Introduction to Investing for 20-Somethings
Calling all individuals ages 19-30ish looking to start investing for the first
time! Financial advisors Bennett Blackledge and Patrick Talamo from Gulf
Coast Bank & Trust Company will be at the Main Library at Goodwood at 2
p.m. Saturday, November 29, to give a free brief overview into the wide world of
investing. You’ll find out the difference between bonds, mutual funds and trusts,
why getting into the stock market might be beneficial, how you can make the
most of your money and more!
20-Somethings Game Night at Zachary
Calling all 20-Somethings age 18-30ish! Join us for a free night of fun and
games at the Zachary Branch at 7 p.m. Monday, November 10. Bring a friend
and your favorite game to share with the group or play one of ours. Choose from
Bananagrams, Set, Trivial Pursuit, Wii games and much more!
An Introduction to Micro RPG with Cthulhu Dark
Come to the Library this month to hang out with other 20-Somethings 1930ish and enjoy a role playing game (RPG). Head over to the Main Library at
Goodwood at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 13, to choose one of 12 investigators
and risk your sanity to uncover the truth in this one-shot Cthulhu Dark Game.
No experience is necessary, and newcomers are welcome for this very rules light
system. Simply choose a name and occupation to starting playing!
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Getting Connected
Technology/Computers
Tech Toy Box at Bluebonnet
Do you have a laptop, iPhone, iPad, Kindle or other device? Make the most
of it! You can use the Library’s resources to read books and magazines, learn
languages, download music, study for tests, develop career skills and much more
– all free! Adults can come to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday,
November 1, to get assistance from Library staff on how to operate your device!
Teen Robotics Club with Arduino!
* Would you like to learn and experiment with electronic projects or build your
own robot? If you said yes, you’ll want to join other teens at the Main Library
at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 8, to tinker with Arduino, an
open‑sourced microcontroller that can be used to create wearable art, home
automation, do‑it‑yourself gadgets, robots and more! Kits are provided for use
during the program. The program is free.
Makers Unite at the
Arduino Workshop
Arduino is an electronics kit that
anyone can use, and we’ll show you
how! Designed by engineers for
artists, this easy-to-learn platform is
powerful and will get you into making
your own projects. Join other makers
at the Library this month at a free
workshop, where attendees will get
started creating attractive displays, fun
gadgets, neat robots, wearable lights and more! Kits will be provided to adults
for use during the program. The workshop schedule is listed below.
Pride-Chaneyville Branch:
3 p.m., Monday,
November 3
Central Branch:
5 p.m., Wednesday,
November 5
Scotlandville Branch:
4 p.m., Monday,
November 17
Your Library’s Got Free Downloadable Tunes!
Adults can come to the Carver Branch at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25,
to learn how to use Freegal, a Library resource that allows you to download
and keep seven songs per week from popular artists like Adele, Marvin Gaye,
Miranda Lambert, Justin Timberlake and many more! All you need is a Library
card to start jammin’! There is no cost.
Teens Discover a New Way
to Organize Your Writing with Kurzweil
* Teens in grades 7 and up are invited to the Zachary Branch at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25, for a free introduction to the computer-based writing
tool, Kurzweil, which is available on Library computers. Kurzweil offers idea
mapping, automatic transfer from idea maps to outlines, text-to-speech services
and much more. These tools can aid students in organizing their writing and
developing a stronger sense of sequence, order and narrative structure.
All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is
encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly.
For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Searching for
Employment on
Social Media
The Career Center, which
is located at the Main Library
at Goodwood, recently held a
job hunting seminar targeted to
women who are searching for work
on social media.
Anne Nowak gave women tips
about using all aspects of social
media to write and post a resume’,
access job databases, network
online and apply for positions
electronically.
The Career Center is your
free resource for extensive media
resources and personal guidance for
individuals planning or changing a
career path or looking for a new job
or career. It is not an employment
agency or a job-training agency.
The site has its own career coaches
who teach individuals how to
become their own career managers
through self-help with professional
guidance.
Free resources include:
job
coaching, resume’ writing, cover
letters, interview preparation,
seminars, test preparation, free
computer use, practice interviews,
job search strategies, online
applications, skills assessments,
career counseling and meeting
rooms with laptops for Skype
interviews. For more information,
visit www.careercenterbr.com or
call (225) 231-3733.
Do we have your latest
information?
Update your Library card.
Send us your email address
to [email protected].
November 2014, The Source 7 Health & Fitness
Carver Fit Club
Wednesday Walking
Club at River Center
Join other adults at the River
Center Branch at noon every
Wednesday in November for our
free walking club. We will meet in
the lobby of the branch and leave
at about 12:10 p.m. for a 20- to
25-minute self-paced walk through
downtown. Be sure to bring water.
You also may bring a brown bag
lunch to enjoy after the walk.
Your Pace or Mine
Walking Club
* Get your walk on with friends at
the Library! Adults can come to the
Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30
p.m. every Monday, Wednesday
and Thursday in November to
join the walking club. However,
the Library will be closed for the
Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday,
November 27. We’ll be walking
on a nearby path and following
a map handout. In the event of
evening showers, we’ll walk inside
the Library. All fitness levels are
welcome. Be sure to bring water!
Scotlandville Sole
Mates Walking Club
We’ve started a new free adult
walking club at the Scotlandville
Branch. Join us at 5 p.m. Tuesdays,
November 4, 18 and 25, and
Thursdays, November 6, 13 and
20, to learn the benefits of walking,
discuss goals, do warm-ups
and more. After the discussion
participants will assemble, receive
handouts and start walking
following the circular sidewalk
in front of the branch. Wear
comfortable clothes and walking
shoes.
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Adults, tweens and teens are invited to the Carver Branch at 5 p.m. Tuesdays,
November 4, 18 and 25, and Thursdays, November 6, 13 and 20, to observe
and/or participate in free exercise demonstrations. This month, we’ll work out
with Althea, the ideal aerobic routine for beginner and intermediate exercisers,
pregnant participants or those wanting a fun workout without a lot of jumping
and pivoting! Join us for Smooth Grooves, a jazzy, low-impact workout! All
fitness levels are welcome.
Health & Wellness
Mindful Meditation
* Relax and retreat to the Library this month. Adults can come to the Eden Park
Branch at 10 a.m. Thursdays, November 6 and 20, to enjoy an hour of relaxation
and quiet the mind. Meditation has proven useful in stress relief, mental clarity,
focus and biofeedback.
A Warning Against GMOs in Our Food
* Natural remedy proponent Lorenzo Murphy will be at the Jones Creek
Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 8, to share ideas on healthy
diet and life style changes that allow our adult bodies to heal themselves and
protect against genetically modified organisms (GMO). Murphy cautions the
consumption of GMOs and other additives, and shares strategies for helping
prevent obesity and diabetes.
Relax with Chair Yoga
* Adults can come to the Eden Park Branch at 10 a.m.
Thursday, November 13, to enjoy a gentle, hour‑long
course designed for relaxation and quiet the mind. This
type of yoga is practiced using a chair, and is perfect
for seniors because there is no need to stand, contort
or get down on the floor! We’ll also incorporate some
stretching and range‑of‑motion techniques that you can
use at home. If you have a medical condition, please
seek physician approval before attending.
Alzheimers Caregivers
Support Group Meeting
Dianne Miller will be at the Jones Creek
Regional Branch at 1 p.m. Monday, November
17, to lead an information sharing meeting
with adults held with the caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease
or dementia. Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area sponsors this free and
public program.
Teen Hatha Yoga
* Teens are invited to the Central Branch at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 18, to
learn Hatha Yoga techniques. Discover new ways to deal with stress and anxiety
through breathing exercises, relaxation, meditation and more. Be sure to wear
comfortable Library‑appropriate clothing and bring your own non‑slip mat.
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Writing/
Authors
Writing/Authors
November Is National Novel Writing Month
Please join the East Baton Rouge Parish Library in celebrating National Novel
Writing Month in November with a series of “write-ins” or writing workshops.
They are all free events, and active or aspiring writers should bring their
laptops, pen and paper to work on any idea for a novel at the event. Coffee and
refreshments will be served. The workshops are open to the public.
The “write-ins” schedule is:
Main Library At Goodwood
7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 4
7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13
3-6 p.m. Sunday, November 16
7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, November 20
Greenwell Springs Regional Library
7 p.m. Monday, November 3
Eden Park Branch Library
3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 15
Poetic Testimonies
with Erika Le’Sha
Local inspirational poet Erika
Le’Sha will be at the Delmont
Gardens Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday,
November 16, to discuss and share
excerpts from her book Poetic
Testimonies. Refreshments will be
served. This program is for adults.
For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com, www.nanowrimo.org or
Facebook or call (225) 231-3750.
The Fiction Writers’ Workshop
*
Come to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 7 p.m. Mondays,
November 3 and 17, to join a fun group of local authors! You can share your
works of fiction and get feedback and encouragement. We’ll be doing writing
exercises to spark your creativity.
A Discussion on Poetry with Antoine Mitchell
Local poet Antoine Mitchell will be at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional
Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 15, to discuss his poetic works, what
inspires his writing process and give adults tips for their writing.
Do You Have the Writers’ Club Bug?
If you’ve got the writing bug, then you should join other aspiring writers at
the Eden Park Branch at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 15. This is the perfect
environment for adults and teens to discuss ideas, pair up for editing and
proofreading, conquer writer’s block and even play games designed to strengthen
your writing skills. We’ll also discuss traditional publishing and self-publishing.
If teens need help with writing for school work, we’ll have a retired volunteer
English teacher available for consultation.
New Orleans Spirit: A Tchoupitoulas Life with
Richard Edgar Zwez
*
Author Richard Edgar Zwez will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2
p.m. Saturday, November 15, to discuss his most recent book New Orleans Spirit:
A Tchoupitoulas Life. Adults are invited to enjoy a presentation on the book that
follows Johnny Smith who is left by his mother at his aunt’s home and finds fun
adventures, laughter and the fiery festivities in the great ethnic mixture of the
Big Easy!
Book Talk with Rosalind Ford on The Bishop’s
Secret: Shattered Pieces
Adults can join local author Rosalind Ford to discuss her novel The Bishop’s
Secret: Shattered Pieces at the Carver Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 16. The
novel follows the broken, damaged and hopeless Sunshine as she begins the
journey of picking up the pieces and moving on from her abusive past.
* Registration required.
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Paterson Takes
Visitors on a Trip
to Terabithia
The 37th Annual AuthorIllustrator Program at the Main
Library at Goodwood October 9
had a record number of attendees,
all of whom were drawn to the
guest speaker, author Katherine
Paterson. Paterson, the author of
such books as Bridge to Terabithia
(which was made into a movie), The
Great Gilly Hopkins and Jacob I Have
Loved, discussed her love of writing
for young audiences and the process
by which she writes. Paterson is the
winner of the Newbery Medal and
National Book Awards.
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Music/
Performances
Meet the
Instruments Story &
Presentation
* Come meet the instruments!
Children ages 5-11 can come to
the Jones Creek Regional Branch
at 10 a.m. Saturday, November
8, to hear a reading of The
Remarkable Farkle McBride by John
Lithgow. Afterwards, children
will be allowed to try out different
instruments and learn about each
one during a presentation by
members of the Sigma Alpha Iota
Baton Rouge Alumnae Interest
Group.
Open Mic Night:
A Walk Through
Fantasy
* Teens in grades 7 and up can
come be a part of the Zachary
Branch Teen Council’s Open Mic
Night at the Zachary Branch at 6
p.m. Tuesday, November 18! This
year’s theme is A Walk Through
Fantasy. Share music, do skits, read
poetry, do a dance and more! Dress
as your favorite fantasy character,
be ready for trivia from popular
fantasy tales, or just come and
enjoy the fun. Family and friends
are invited to be a part of the
audience. Performances must be
Library-appropriate and approved
beforehand. To register, call (225)
658-1870.
Stirring it up
Teens Can Make
Candy Sushi!
Teens are invited to the
Baker Branch at 3 p.m. Tuesday,
November 25, to mix it up! You’ll
be pleasantly surprised by this
sweet concoction. Come make
candy sushi at the Library!
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L’Eagle Bingo
Are you a hawk with bingo cards? Can you
‘sparrow’ a few bingo markers? If so, you’ll want to
swoop down to the Carver Branch at 10 a.m. Monday,
November 3, to join other adults to play L’Eagle
Bingo! If you have the “talons” for it, you just might
“wing”!
Bingo Fun at Greenwell Springs
Everyone is invited to the Greenwell Springs Road
Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 4,
for a fun game of bingo! Win prizes and enjoy cookies
and punch while you play.
Bingo is Fun for the Whole Family!
Everyone will enjoy this classic game! Families can come to the Eden Park
Branch at 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, to play. Senior adults are invited to
the Library at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 6, to play. Prizes will be awarded.
Red, White & Blue Bingo
* Everyone is invited to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
November 6, for a special bingo night honoring our American soldiers past and
present. Wear military-inspired clothing to celebrate Veteran’s Day while you
play! Prizes will be awarded.
Bingo at Delmont Gardens
Adults are invited to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
November 19, to enjoy delicious refreshments while they play the class game of
bingo! Prizes will be awarded.
Play Bingo at the Library
Adults are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
November 19, for a fun game of bingo! Win prizes and enjoy refreshments while
you play.
Gardening
Getting Ready for Gardening
Learn how to get ready for your gardening projects! Come to the Eden Park
Branch at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 20, for a presentation for adults by Laure
Capouya, an experienced gardener who can teach you about the plants that are
suitable for the current season and how to care for them.
Green Thumbs Up for Fall Gardening
* LSU AgCenter agents Shawn Zeringue, Katie Strecker and Abby Greenbaum
will be at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 10 a.m. Saturday,
November 22, to host the first of a two-part series of workshops that will show
adults what plants will thrive during the fall season. Come back for part two at
10 a.m. Saturday, December 13.
All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is
encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly.
For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.
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Art & Crafts
Solar Nature Printing
* Children ages 6-11 are invited to the Fairwood Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday,
November 1, to use leaves, twigs and other natural objects to make a design
printed on special paper out in the sun. While waiting for the prints to dry, we’ll
read aloud autumn poems from the Library’s book collection. Kids are invited to
bring in leaves from their yards at home. In case of bad weather, we’ll also have
paper cutouts and glue to collage with.
Hardware Necklaces Craft for Teens
From tool box to jewel box, teens are invited to the Bluebonnet Regional
Branch at 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 3, to make a necklace with washer and
ribbon!
Make a Geo Mesh Wreath for the Holidays
* Crafter Catherine Barger will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30
p.m. Monday, November 3, to help adults design a one-of-a-kind wreath for the
December holidays using geo mesh. Each participant should bring a 12-inch
metal base with chenille stems and any special color mesh or add-ons. We will
also have a limited supply of mesh and decorations available.
Teens Can Give Old Vinyl Records a Face Lift!
* This is the ultimate vintage-style craft! Teens grab your friends and head
over to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, to
decorate bracelets made out of old vinyl records! We don’t want you to tap into
your parents’ record collection, so all supplies will be provided.
Duct Tape Wallet Craft for Teens
Do you need a new wallet? Are you good with creating
things using duct tape? If so, please join other teens at
the River Center Branch on the second floor at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday November 6, to learn the art of making wallets
out of duct tape! Don’t worry, the activity is for beginners
as well as advanced.
Playing Card Sculpture Craft for Teens
Teens can take their house of cards to the next level! Come to the Delmont
Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 6, to make eye-catching threedimensional geometric structures using only playing cards and a trusty pair of
scissors!
Steampunk Picture Frame Craft for Teens
Can’t get enough steampunk? Maybe you’re not sure what it is and are
interested to find out. We’ve got you covered! Bring your friends to the Zachary
Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 6, to hang out with other teens in grades
6-12 and check out steampunk fiction books in the teen collection. We’ll have
some on display for you to browse. Afterwards, we’ll make a steampunk picture
frame. All supplies will be provided.
Make Handmade Image Dolls
Doll maker Carolyn Wells will display her collection of handmade image
dolls at the Scotlandville Branch throughout November. Adults and teens can
come to the Library at 5 p.m. Monday, November 10, for a demonstration by
Wells on how to make your own image dolls. Participants must bring ¼ to ½ yard
of material to create doll’s garment and a skein of yarn to create its hair.
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Craft Time for
Adults at Jones
Creek
* Adults can join us for a fun
evening of fantastic fall crafts!
Come to the Jones Creek Regional
Branch at 6:30 p.m. Mondays,
November 10 and 24, to learn how
to make colorful autumn crafts
to give to your friends or to keep
for yourself. All materials will be
provided.
Teen Memory
Box Craft
* Are you looking for a cool gift
idea that doesn’t cost much? Create
a memory box for family or friends
at no cost to you! Teens can come
to Main Library at Goodwood at
2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 15,
to repurpose old cigar boxes into
fabulous memory boxes.
Origami with
Mr. Sze
* Local origami master Kaohwa Sze will be at the Jones Creek
Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, November 17, to show
adults the ancient art of paperfolding to make some incredible
designs to take home.
Glass Etching
Course for Adults
Have you always wanted to
learn how to create with glass? If you
said yes, you’ll want to join other
adults at the Eden Park Branch at 3
p.m. Tuesday, November 18, to use
etching chemicals to create glass
objects that bear your personality
and unique touch. Be sure to
bring your own glass jar, cup, or
other item to etch a message that
everyone will notice or just give it
a one-of-a-kind design!
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CD Scratch Art for
Teens
Are you looking for a fun
and easy art project? Stop by the
Fairwood Branch at 4 p.m. Tuesday,
November 18, to hang out with
other teens and learn how to create
cool scratch-out designs on a CD
using black paint and a sharp point.
Teens Can Use
Playing Cards to Make
Cool Headbands
Do you need a new accessory?
We’ve got the perfect do-it-yourself
wearable craft that’ll upgrade
your style! Teens are invited to the
Jones Creek Regional Branch at 4
p.m. Wednesday, November 19, to
decorate a headband with a flower
made out of playing cards!
3D Moravian Stars
Craft for Teens
* Teens can head over to the
Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19, to use
four simple strips of paper woven
together to make perfect threedimensional Moravian Stars!
Teen Craft: Hand
Sewn Hand Warmers
Brrr! Cold fingers can be so
annoying. We’ve got the perfect
craft that will help you keep
your digits warm and cozy this
winter. Teens can come to the
Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19, to create
hand-made, microwavable hand
warmers!
Scrapbook Your Special Memories
Memories are meant to be cherished. Adults can bring old and new photos,
mementos and any other sentimental trinkets to the Delmont Gardens Branch at
10 a.m. Saturdays, November 22, to put them in a scrapbook. All skill levels are
welcome. Be sure to bring your own scrapbooking paper.
Creative Doll Making with Carolyn Wells
* Doll maker Carolyn Wells will be at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional
Branch at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22, to give a
presentation for adults and teens on doll making. Learn quick
and easy techniques to make attractive, one-of-a-kind dolls.
Duct Tape Feather Jewelry
Do you need a gift for a family member or friend? Perhaps
you just need to update your look? Fix it with duct tape! That’s
right, duct tape! Teens can come out to the Central Branch at 2
p.m. Tuesday, November 25, to create a unique piece of duct tape jewelry!
Pimp My Earbuds!
Teens come to the Eden Park Branch at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, to
get your earbuds ready for the holiday season by decorating them with colorful
beads. We will provide you with earbuds, but if you have your own, you feel free
to bring them.
Make Colorful Bracelets with Rainbow Looms
* Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25, to craft beautiful bracelets on our Rainbow Looms! Those
that have their own loom are encouraged to bring it to the event. Supplies are
limited but will be provided.
Make and Write in Your Thankful Journal
* What are you thankful for? Children ages 6-11 can come to the Zachary
Branch at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, to create and write in their thankful
journal while they listen to readings of Giving Thanks: Poems, Prayers, and Praise
Songs of Thanksgiving edited by Katherine Paterson.
Christmas Comes Early
Holiday Scrapbook Page Craft for Teens
* Teens are invited to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 3 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, to learn scrapbooking techniques. Each teen will make a
special holiday page for their scrapbook. Be sure to bring your photos and any
other special items that you’d like to include!
Natural Wreath Workshop
* * Adults can get creative in
expressing the world around them
as they see it! Come to the Eden
Park Branch at 5 p.m. Thursday,
November 20, to participate in an
art class guided by artist Kim Lewis.
Decorate your home for the holidays with an elegant natural door wreath!
Adults are invited to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 11 a.m. Saturday, November
15, to learn helpful design techniques using natural materials that reflect the
beauty of nature. Each participant should bring a vine wreath form and any
natural materials they wish to include.
Eden Park Art Club
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All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is
encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly.
For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.
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Christmas Comes Early
Holiday Duct Tape Flower Pens
* Teens can come over to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18, to decorate pens with colorful duct tape flowers! This
craft is perfect to give away as a holiday gift or keep for yourself. Refreshments
will be served.
Altered Book Christmas Ornaments
Here’s your chance to make an awesome holiday ornament!
Teens can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 29, to decorate glass ball ornaments and
make garland from old book pages and other craft materials.
Deck the Halls!
* Everyone is invited to join the Pride-Chaneyville Branch staff in decorating
our Library for the holidays! Come out at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, November
29 and 30, to make a special ornament that will hang on our tree. Enjoy cookies,
hot chocolate and holiday music while you decorate.
Holiday Tree Showcase at Jones Creek
* It’s that time again! Everyone can join us at the Jones Creek Regional Branch
for the annual celebration of the trees! Come to the Library any time during
the day Saturday, November 29 through Saturday, January 3, to see a showcase
of themed-trees created by area clubs, schools, churches, businesses, civic
associations and individuals. If you would like to display a tree, call (225) 7561180 to reserve your spot.
Sew Much Fun!
The Stitcher Mixer
Knitting, crocheting and needlepoint, oh my! Would you
like to learn these skills? Perhaps you’d like to join some likeminded crafters for some stitching and conversation. If this
sounds like your cup of tea, come join other adults at the Main
Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, November 4 and 18,
in Conference Room B on the second floor. We’ve got plenty of
materials for you to use, or you can bring your own project.
A Stitch in Time Sewing Circle
*
Adult sewing needle enthusiasts can gather at the Eden Park Branch at 5
p.m. Tuesday, November 4, to learn beginning and intermediate level sewing
techniques. Experienced seamstress Brenda Harris will be at the Library to give
instructions and demonstrations on various sewing projects.
Crafting for a Cause
Whether you are new to the art of crochet, want to improve your skills or just
want to enjoy the company of adult fellow crafters, the Pride-Chaneyville Branch
is where you need to be! Come to the Library at 1 p.m. Thursdays, November 6,
13 and 20, to make crafts. Items made through this program have been donated to
organizations like The Leprosy Mission in Anandaban Hospital in Kathmandu,
Nepal; War Veterans Hospital; Pregnancy Problem Center; St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospital; Hope House; and the Battered Women’s Shelter. Donations of supplies
or finished items also are welcome.
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Sew Much
Fun!
Hand Quilting for
Beginners
Adults and teens can come
to the Central Branch at 6 p.m.
Wednesdays, November 12 and 19,
to learn the basics of hand quilting!
Work on your current project, get
advice on starting a new one, get
ideas for quilting patterns and
enjoy how‑to demonstrations.
Questions and ideas are welcome
and encouraged! Be sure to bring
your own fabric, needle, thread,
scissors, pins and other materials.
Quilters’ Corner
Adults can join this on-going
quilting group that will meet
monthly at the Pride-Chaneyville
Branch at 2 p.m. starting Saturday,
November 15, to create quilts
everyone will admire! Build your
skills with techniques for piecing,
machine
quilting,
appliqué,
finishing and so much more.
Carver Crochet Club
Come crochet your stress away
at the Carver Branch! Adults and
teens are invited to the Library at 4
p.m. Wednesday, November 19, to
join the crochet club. All skill levels
are encouraged to attend. We will
have limited supplies available,
but you are welcome to bring your
own.
The Jones Creek
Sew & Sews
*
This sewing class for adults
meets on each third Thursday.
Experienced seamstress Kathy
Denny will be at the Jones Creek
Regional Branch at 6 p.m. Thursday,
November 20, to show the class
how to make festive tabletop
square and four napkins to use for
holiday meals. Each participant
should bring one-and-a-half yards
of Thanksgiving or other print
fabric for the project.
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TGIF Movie Day at
Jones Creek
Admission is free at 1 p.m.
every Friday in November when
adults come to the Jones Creek
Regional Branch to watch a movie!
The featured film will vary each
week. Enjoy popcorn and punch
while you watch.
Love and War
Teen Movie
Can love between two different
cultures prevent bloodshed? Teens
are invited to the Carver Branch
at 4:30 p.m. Monday, November
3, to find out. Watch as a Native
American chief’s daughter ponders
her life when she is faced with
marriage to a stern warrior whom
she does not love.
Movie Monday
Series at River
Center
Join other adults at the River
Center Branch at 1 p.m. Monday,
November 3, for the first feature in
a two-part series. Watch as a group
of superheroes band together
and learn to fight as a team to
defend earth in a film starring
Robert Downey Jr. Come back
to the Library at 1 p.m. Monday,
November 17, to see a superhero
uncover a conspiracy and face an
assassin. Popcorn and lemonade
will be served.
Teen Book-Into-Movie
Day
Teens can come to the Fairwood
Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday,
November 8, to enjoy a movie
adapted from the novel by Veronica
Roth about a world where the
population is divided into factions
by personality types. Watch what
happens when the brave Tris Prior
uncovers a conspiracy to eliminate
those in her distinct group. Popcorn
and lemonade will be served.
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Teen Movie Day at Jones Creek
Teens can come to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday,
November 8, to watch a patriotic superhero battle a new threat and attempt to
find his place in modern society after having been frozen in ice since WWII.
Carver Classic Movie
Join other adults at the Carver Branch at 10 a.m. Monday, November 10, to
watch a classic film about an acrophobic detective!
Movie Day at
Delmont Gardens
Adults are invited to the
Delmont Gardens Branch at 2
p.m. Wednesday, November 12,
to watch a movie that features
four friends who conspire to
turn the tables on their women
when they discover the ladies
have been using comedian
and self-help author Steve
Harvey’s relationship advice
against them. Enjoy refreshments while you watch!
Teen Movie Matinee: Sci-Fi Classic
We’re celebrating the steampunk genre at the Zachary Branch! Teens in
grades 6-12 can join us at the Library at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 13, to enjoy
a 1954 classic sci-fi movie. Based on a book that helped inspire steampunk fiction,
this exciting undersea adventure is still enjoyed by steampunk and sci-fi fans
today. Popcorn and lemonade will be served.
Munch ‘n’ Movie at Scotlandville
* Children ages 6-11 can bring their favorite finger foods to the Scotlandville
Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 20, to enjoy while watching an exciting
movie about a mouse who loves to cook!
Thanksgiving Holiday Movie for Kids
Bring a snack and a blanket and join other children ages 4 and up at the
Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Monday, November 24, for a special
full-length animated movie about a legendary Native American princess.
Monday Movie Pajama Party
* Children of all ages are invited to join us at the Jones Creek Regional Branch
at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 24, to watch a movie about an adventure that
happened long ago. Watch as a young Native American princess finds her way to
love. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite Library-appropriate pajamas
to lounge in and finger foods to enjoy while they watch.
Children’s Movie Day at Eden Park
Bring a snack and join other children ages 8-11 at the
Eden Park Branch at noon Wednesday, November 26, for a
movie about three orphan children who are forced to live
with their mean cousin who wants their fortune.
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Education/
Learning
From Real to Legal Estates
Ask a Lawyer
Adult community members can take advantage of free and individual
counseling sessions offered by the Pro Bono Project of the Baton Rouge Bar
Association at the Library. Area attorneys will be available for confidential,
one‑on‑one, 15‑minute sessions for legal advice on a first‑come, first‑served basis
at the Zachary Branch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 15.
Finance
Learn to Invest with Financial Seminars
* Your Library is a resource for finance education! Join other adults at the
Fairwood Branch each Monday this month to participate in a four-part investment
seminar presented by Edward Jones Financial Advisor, George Meyer III.
Registration is required for all. Check the schedule below:
Foundations of Investing
6:30 p.m., Monday, November 3
This is a 30-minute educational program geared to people who want an
overview of investing, including key terms, investment types, basic features of
bonds, stocks and mutual funds and the importance of asset allocation.
Retirement by Design
6:30 p.m., Monday, November 10
This is a 40-minute presentation that illustrates how
to translate your vision for retirement into tangible goals.
Whether you are 10 to 40 years from retirement, you’ll
learn investment strategies to help design the retirement
you want.
Ready or Not?
Prepare for the Unexpected
6:30 p.m., Monday, November 17
This is a 35-minute education program that shares tips on how to develop a
proactive strategy for protection and preparing for the unexpected.
Preparing Your Estate Plan
6:30 p.m., Monday, November 24
This is a 55-minute seminar designed to help participants better understand
the basics of estate planning so they can consider the options that make the most
sense for their specific situations.
Financial Literacy with the Baton Rouge Bar
Association
GED/HiSET
Preparation and
Practice Testing
for Adults
* If you will be taking the GED/
HiSET exam and need additional
practice in social studies, math,
reading or science, come to the
Eden Park Branch this month to
take advantage of the resources
your Library has to offer. Adult
participants will make use of GED
preparation resources and take
practice exams under the direction
of a librarian. You’ll also learn how
to access these resources from the
comfort of your home. Registration
is required.
Social Studies Preparation
3:30 p.m., Monday, November 3
Reading Preparation
3:30 p.m., Monday, November 10
Math Preparation
3:30 p.m., Monday, November 17
Science Preparation
3:30 p.m., Monday, November 24
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The Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Project will present a free financial
literacy class at the Delmont Gardens Branch at 11 a.m. Monday, November 17,
that will educate adult attendees about financial planning, debt reduction and
credit building. Refreshments will be served.
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November 2014, The Source 15 Book Clubs
Book Clubs @ Your Library
– Book of the Month –
Choose a Chapter
Book Club
* Children ages 6-11 can join us
at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at
10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 1, to
read Ellie McDoodle: Have Pen, Will
Travel by Ruth McNally Barshaw.
Afterwards, each child will make
a journal and play a game of Win,
Lose or Draw!
Main Library
Children’s Reading
Club
*
Join us every other Friday for
our reading club! Children ages
7-11 are invited to the Main Library
at Goodwood at 4 p.m. Fridays,
November 7 and 21, to explore
distant lands and cultures through
folktales, fairy tales, tall tales and
legends from countries all over the
world! Suggestions for stories are
always welcome.
John Green Book
Club
*
DFTBA (Don’t Forget to be
Awesome)! If you’re a John Green
fan, you’ll want to join other teen
nerdfighters at the Main Library
at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Monday,
November 10, for our John Green
Book Club. We’ll discuss John
Green’s books, watch vlogbrothers
videos, and make John Green book
bracelets!
Baker Branch
•Baker Evening Book Club
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 4
The Collectors
by David Baldacci
Main Library at Goodwood
•Baker Morning Book Club
10:30 a.m. Monday, November 10
1984
by George Orwell
•Mystery Lovers Book Club
Noon Tuesday, November 4
Authors whose last names begin
with W, X, Y & Z.
Bluebonnet Regional Branch
•French Book Club
7 p.m. Thursday, November 6
Stupeur et tremblements
by Amélie Nothomb
•Reading the Classics Book Club
1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 11
The Red and the Black
by Stendhal
Bluebonnet Book Club
7 p.m. Wednesday, November 19
The Cutting Season
by Attica Locke
Central Branch
•Central Book Club
11 a.m. Thursday, November 20
Too Big to Miss
by Sue Ann Jaffarian
Eden Park Branch
•Eden Park Book Club
5 p.m. Tuesday, November 18
Lost Daughters
by Mary Monroe
Greenwell Springs Road
Regional Branch
•Historical Novel Book Club
1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13
Juliet
by Anne Fortier
•Compassionate Book Club
7 p.m. Tuesday, November 18
Ask Me Why I Hurt: The Kids Nobody
Wants and the Doctor Who Heals
Them
by Randy Christensen with Rene
Denfeld
•True Crime Book Club
7 p.m. Wednesday, November 19
Green River, Running Red: The Real
Story of the Green River Killer–
America's Deadliest Serial Murderer
by Anne Rule
•Chinese Book Club
7 p.m. November 20
Bring a book with you and share
with others.
•The Seekers’ Book Club
3 p.m. Sunday, November 16
Your Beautiful Purpose (continued
discussion)
by Susie Larson
•Sci-Fi Book Club
6 p.m. Tuesday, November 25
Stranger in a Strange Land
by Robert Heinlein
•LA Reads Book Club
10 a.m. Wednesday, November 19
The Lost Get-Back Boogie or The Neon
Rain
by James Lee Burke
Pride-Chaneyville Branch
Jones Creek Regional Branch
•Historical Society Book Club
7 p.m. Tuesday, November 4
The River of Doubt: Theodore
Roosevelt's Darkest Journey
by Candice Millard
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•JCR Book Club
7 p.m. Tuesday, November 18
In the Garden of Beasts
by Erik Larson
•Like It or Not Book Club
10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 1
The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
•Crafting for a Cause Book Club
1 p.m. Thursdays in October
Angel Books
by Debbie MaComber
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Book Clubs
Fairwood Awesome Bookworms (FAB)
*
Children ages 8-11 can come to the Fairwood Branch at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday,
November 18, to learn about Revolutionary War heroes by acting in skits! We’ll
be using Short Plays from American History and Literature by Olive Price to act
out scenes from the lives of Betsy Ross, Paul Revere, John Paul Jones and more!
Come learn about heroes and try your hand at acting.
Cover 2 Cover Book Club at Central
*
Children ages 8-11 are invited to the Central Branch at 4:30
p.m. Thursday, November 20, to enjoy folktales about the trees!
Hear readings from A Forest of Stories: Magical Tree Tales from
Around the World by Rina Singh and Helen Cann. Afterwards,
children will go on a leaf hunt outside to find the perfect leaves
to use with special sun-sensitive paper to make prints!
*
High Five Book Club
This month’s selection for the High Five Book Club is The Indian in the Cupboard
by Lynn Banks. Children ages 8-11 are invited to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch
at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, November 20, to enjoy discussing their favorite parts of
the book. Afterwards, each child will create special art work to display in the
Library. Light refreshments will be served.
*
Read Well at Greenwell Children’s Book Club
Children ages 7-11 will meet at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch
at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 29, to discuss the previous read. Members
are invited to present a visual presentation prepared at home that is related to
the story in any creative form they choose. Afterwards, we will introduce and
discuss the upcoming read.
Games
Kids Can Learn
to Play Chess This Fall
* Chess classes are being offered for child
beginners ages 9-13 who have never played
and for intermediate level players. Come to
the Main Library at Goodwood at 10 a.m.
Saturdays, November 1 and 15. We will have
a Novice Chess Tournament at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 22.
Teen Game Day at Jones Creek
It’s time for a smackdown! Teens are invited to the Jones Creek Regional
Branch at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 1, to play WWE ’13 on the Xbox 360.
Enjoy refreshments while you play.
Let’s Dabble in Scrabble
* If you’re an adult word game enthusiast, you’ll want to join others at the
Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, November 4, 18 and 25, to
play Scrabble and find out who’ll be the word master! If you’d prefer a fast-paced
game with less strategy, we invite you to play Quiddler. If you don’t know how
to play, don’t sweat it. Instructors will show you how. Prizes will be awarded.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Games
Let’s Dabble in
Scrabble
* If you’re an adult word game
enthusiast, you’ll want to join others
at the Jones Creek Regional Branch
at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, November 4,
18 and 25, to play Scrabble and find
out who’ll be the word master! If
you’d prefer a fast-paced game with
less strategy, we invite you to play
Quiddler. If you don’t know how to
play, don’t sweat it. Instructors will
show you how. Prizes will be awarded.
Nickelodeon Dance
for Kids
* Join us for an afternoon of dance!
If you’re a fan of the Xbox 360 game
Nickelodeon Dance ages 8-11,
you’re invited to the Main Library
at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday,
November 4, to jam with us!
Adults Can Learn to
Play Chess
If you’ve ever wanted to learn to
play chess, you’ll want to join other
adults at the Carver Branch at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, to get the
basics. We also have several chess
boards available to use any time the
branch is open so grab a buddy and
get a game going!
Join the Eden Park
Gaming Club
and Play NBA Live!
Brave teens can join others at
the Eden Park Branch at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 12, for
tournament-style rounds of NBA Live
’08 on the Xbox 360!
Teen Game Day with
Marvel and Capcom 3
Teens can choose their side,
Marvel or Capcom 3! Come to the
Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 13, to test your
skills against other players in this
exciting Xbox 360 battle!
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Game Night for
Adults at River
Center
Come get your game on with
other adults at the River Center
Branch this month! Bring your
friends to the Library at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 13, to play
Zap, an exciting dice game! At the
end of the night we will crown the
November Game Champion! Light
refreshments will be served.
Play Jeopardy at the
Library
* Have you always enjoyed
watching Jeopardy on television
and thought you might like to
be a contestant? If you said yes,
you’ll want to join other adult
trivia enthusiasts at the Jones Creek
Regional Branch at 7 p.m. Thursday,
November 13, to play Library-style
Jeopardy! Pair up in teams to win
prizes!
Learn to Play Chess
at the Library
If you’ve always wanted to learn
to play chess, here’s your chance!
Beginner-level adults and teens can
head over to the Greenwell Springs
Road Regional Branch at 11 a.m.
Saturday, November 15, to learn
the basic concepts of the game.
Teen Game Day
at Baker
It’s game time! Teens are
invited to the Baker Branch at 3
p.m. Tuesday, November 18, to play
Halo. You won’t want to miss it!
Minecraft Gaming
at the Library
* Get geared up for Minecraft!
Teens can come to the Main
Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 22, to play on
the Xbox 360!
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Children’s Scrabble Club
* Turn mumbo-jumbo into real words! Children ages 7-11 are
invited to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 22, to have a blast playing Scrabble. Points go to the child
with the best letter combinations, skill and luck!
Cards, Games and Puzzles, Oh My!
* In celebration of National Game and Puzzle Week, teens are invited to the
Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 24, to
play cards, games and puzzles with us! Try your hand at card games like Uno
and Phase 10; board games like chess, checkers, Connect Four, Scrabble, Mancala
and Sorry, along with puzzles of various skill levels. Refreshments will be served.
Games, Games, Games for Kids!
* It is Thanksgiving break and time to kick back! Join other children ages 4 and
up at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, to play
games with family and friends. We’ll have Bingo with prizes from 2:30 to 3:30
p.m. and an assortment of other games like Memory, various card games, Lincoln
logs, and puzzles from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Teen Video Game Day
If you love beating out the competition at video games, this is the program
for you! Teens can join others at the Fairwood Branch at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday,
November 25, for an afternoon of cookies, lemonade, and Mario Kart on the Wii
gaming system!
Games & Puzzles for Kids
* Come celebrate National Game and Puzzle
Week with us! If you’re a kid ages 4-11, you’re
invited to hang out at the Fairwood Branch at 4:30
p.m. Tuesday, November 25, to play some classic
games like Operation, Candyland, Memory and
Connect Four. If you’re a puzzler, you’ll enjoy
your choice of varying puzzles available.
Teen Tri-Game Tournament
To celebrate National Game and Puzzle Week, we’re inviting teens to the
Carver Branch at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25 and Wednesday, November
26, for a board game tournament! Play Connect Four, Uno, Scrabble and more to
compete for the grand prize!
Anime All the Way
Teen Anime Matinee
Calling all anime-niacs! Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the Main Library
at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 1, to watch anime on the Library’s
Crunchyroll account while you munch on delicious ramen noodles.
Eden Park Anime Club
Come enjoy the company of other teen anime enthusiasts at the Eden Park
Branch at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, while you watch some popular anime
shows!
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Special
Interest
Anime All the Way
Teen Anime Afternoon
Kick back with other teen anime lovers at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch
at 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 10, to watch some cool anime and snack on
delicious ramen noodles.
Otaku Anime Club
If you need your anime fix, you’ll want to come to the Central Branch at 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 13, to hang out with other teens and watch some anime!
Teen Anime Club
If you love anime, you’ll love this program!
Teens are invited to the River Center Branch at 4
p.m. Thursday, November 20, to hang out with
other anime lovers and watch two of the newest
anime movies. Enjoy some snacks while you watch.
Teen Advisors
Zachary Teen Council
It’s that time again! Teens in grades 8 and up can come to the Zachary Branch
at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, to join our teen council meeting. You’ll have fun
and work on making the branch a better place.
The Teen Crew at Pride
We’re looking for your input! Come to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at
anytime Wednesday, November 12, to let your voice be heard! Tell us what you’d
like to see for programs, the Teen Zone Design, volunteer projects and more. If
you want it, ask for it!
Eden Park Teen Advisory Board
We want to hear from YOU! Teens are encouraged to join the Eden Park
Branch Teen Advisory Board at 3 p.m. Thursday, November 20. Tell us what
programs you want, help us create them and make the Library a cool, fun place
to be. Bring your friends!
Science
Telescope Training Class
Adults can come to the Main Library at
Goodwood at 8 p.m. Thursday, November 6,
for a brief presentation on how to use and care
for the Library’s Dobsonian telescope. This
telescope also is available to borrow. All that is
required is attendance at the training class and
your Library card.
All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is
encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly.
For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Savvy Shoppers’
Couponing 101
* You’ve probably heard of the
big savings that can come from
clipping or printing store coupons.
If you’re interested in learning how
to make them benefit your family’s
budget, come to the Fairwood
Branch at 6 p.m. Thursday,
November 6, to learn how to use
online and newspaper coupons
and sales ads to your advantage!
Adults can find out where to
find the best coupons, how to use
different coupons together and
most importantly, how to keep all
of that paper organized!
Fine Tune Your Cell
Phone Photography
Skills
Photography
expert
Tracy
Williams will be at the Scotlandville
Branch at 3:30 p.m. Monday,
November 24, to teach teens how
to take professional-looking photos
using their cell phones or other
electronic device. Learn the basics
of photography and how to finetune the “photographic eye”. The
Library’s iPad also will be available
for teens to use.
Beauty & Hair
Hair Care and
Maintenance for
Teens
Hair care specialist Andrea
Cosey from Ray J’s College of Hair
will be at the Scotlandville Branch
at 4:30 p.m. Monday, November
3, to present a hair care program
for teens. Cosey will discuss
various hair care products, tips for
managing different hair types and
general upkeep.
November 2014, The Source 19 Storytime & Crafts for Kids
Football is a ‘Brees’
Story/Craft
* Children ages 7-11 can join
others at the Carver Branch at
4 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, to
hear a reading about New Orleans
Saints’ quarterback, Drew Brees
in sports books Drew Brees by Jeff
Savage and Drew Brees and the New
Orleans Saints by Michael Sandler.
Afterwards, each child will decorate
a brown or pink paper football with
his or her name in glitter!
Rainbow Story/Craft
* Join us at the Baker Branch at
4 p.m. Thursday, November 6, to
hear a reading of Rainbows by David
Whitfield. Children ages 7-11
will learn about rainbows before
making a rainbow craft using tissue
paper and other materials.
Storm Boy
Story/Craft
* Celebrate
National
Native
American Heritage Month at the
Bluebonnet
Regional
Branch!
Children ages 5-11 can come to
the Library at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
November 8, to hear a reading
of Storm Boy, a Pacific Northwest
Coast myth written by Paul Owen
Lewis. Afterwards, we’ll make a
puzzle with a traditional native
motif of an orca whale.
Teddy Bear Tea Party Story/Craft
* Children ages 3-6 and their favorite teddy bear are invited to the Central
Branch at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 8, to hear are reading of Tea Party Rules
by Ame Dyckman and K. G. Campbell. Afterwards, children can make teapot
crafts and enjoy playing “tea party” with their teddy bears!
Create A Dump Truck Bookmark Story/Craft
* If you dig dump trucks, you’ll want to join other children ages 3-6 at the
Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 8, to hear a reading
of Construction Crew by Lynn Meltzer. Afterwards, each child will make a dump
truck bookmark craft.
Slime Story/Craft
Children ages 8-11 can come to the Zachary
Branch at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 8, to hear
a reading of Shrek by William Steig. Afterwards,
we’ll make gooey slime!
Dream a Little Dream
Story/Craft
* Sesame Street and children’s
book characters showed up as
Celebrate Native American Heritage month staff members in disguise for
with other children ages 7-11 at the Central Halloween at the Children’s
Branch at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, Room at the Main Library at
by listening to special poems and songs about Goodwood.
nighttime and sleep from the book On the Road of Stars: Native American Night
Poems and Sleep Charms by John Bierhorst. Afterwards, children can make colorful
dream catchers out of paper plates, beads and feathers.
Nature Print Story/Craft at Scotlandville
* Fall into a frenzy of fun with us! Children ages 6-10 are invited to the
Scotlandville Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 13, for an autumn-themed
story and craft. First, we will gather leaves to make nature prints. Then, while the
prints are drying, we will read Fall Mixed Up by Bob Raczka.
Turkey Time at the Library
Paper Plate Scarecrow Story/Craft
All scarecrows aren’t scary! Children ages 5-8 can come to the Eden Park
Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 6, to hear a reading of The Little Scarecrow
Boy by Margaret Wise Brown. Afterwards, each child will make a paper plate
scarecrow face craft.
Football Fun
Story/Craft
Children ages 3-11 can come
to the River Center Branch at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, November 8, to
hear a reading of Fall Ball by Peter
McCarty and Born to Be a Tiger by
Jady Regard. Afterwards, each
child can paint a cardboard fleur de
lis in their favorite team’s colors!
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Thanksgiving Pop-Up Cards Story/Craft
* Giving thanks is always in season, but children ages 4-8 can come to the
Carver Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 13, to hear a reading of The
Thankful Book by Todd Parr. Afterwards, each child can create pop-up cards that
will express gratitude to family and friends. Give them as a holiday gift or use
them as a centerpiece for the Thanksgiving table.
Plastic Spoon Turkey Story/Craft
* Come to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 13,
to hear a reading of Over the River and Through the Wood by L. Maria Child.
Afterwards, children ages 6-9 will create a turkey craft using a plastic spoon.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Turkey Time at the Library
Flower Turkey Craft
It’s time to decorate for the fall
Thanksgiving season, and we can help you
get started! Adults and teens are invited to the
Scotlandville Branch at 4:30 p.m. Thursday,
November 13, to learn how to make flower
turkeys using a quick and easy technique.
Create a unique design that will impress your
friends and family this season!
Let’s Get Ready for
Thanksgiving Story/Craft
* In October, a popular children’s
story/craft was a Halloween
pumpkin creation at Delmont
Gardens Branch Library, as shown
by patron Dawnisha Williams.
Children ages 7-11 are invited to the
Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 15, to hear a reading of
I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson and a selection of
Thanksgiving poems. Afterwards, each child will create a woven paper placemat.
We Are Thankful Story/Craft
* In celebration of Thanksgiving, children ages 2-5 can come to the Fairwood
Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 15, to hear a reading of Bear Says Thanks
by Karma Wilson and The Thankful Book by Todd Parr. Afterwards, each child can
make a colorful paper wreath of leaves to use as a holiday decoration.
The Little Red Hen Story/Craft
* Join other children ages 3-6 at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, for a reading of Jerry Pinkney’s The Little Red Hen.
Afterwards, children will make an adorable little red hen craft to take home!
Native American History Story/Craft
* Children ages 7-11 can come to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional
Branch at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 15, to hear educational and informational
selections about Native American Indian tribes from the book Explore: Native
American Cultures! by Anita Yasuda. Learn about the common sign language
that is used among tribes to communicate across language barriers. Afterwards,
children will make a rain stick from an empty paper towel roll.
Thanksgiving Rules Story/Craft
* Children ages 4-6 are invited to the Baker Branch at 4 p.m. Saturday, November
15, to hear a reading of Thanksgiving Rules by Laurie Friedman. Afterwards, each
child will make a turkey finger puppet craft to take home.
Holiday Dinners Don’t Have to
Destroy Your Diet
* Discover all the ways meals can be prepared and portioned to help you
control the holiday bulge!
Everyone is invited to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 12:30
p.m. Saturday, November 22, to get some healthy holiday cooking tips! After
the presentation, enjoy samples of healthy holiday options prepared by LSU
AgCenter Associate Nutrition agent Eva Davis.
All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is
encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly.
For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Mosaic Cornstalk
Story/Craft
* Children ages 3-7 can come
to the Delmont Gardens Branch
at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 18,
to hear a reading of Thanksgiving
Is… by Gail Gibbons. Afterwards,
children will make a mosaic picture
of a cornstalk using scraps of paper.
Bubble Wrap Corn
Husks Story/Craft
* Preschool children ages 3-5 can
join us for a special Thanksgiving
story and craft at the Zachary
Branch at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday,
November 19. We’ll listen to a
reading of This First Thanksgiving
Day: A Counting Story by Laura
Krauss Melmed. Afterwards, we
will paint corn husks with bubble
wrap and paint brushes!
Roly-Poly Owl
Story/Craft
* Who wants to have fun? Join
other children ages 4-8 at the
Carver Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday,
November 20, to make a rolypoly paper bag owl after hearing
a reading of The Owl and the
Woodpecker by Brian Wildsmith.
Thanksgiving Story/
Craft at Greenwell
Springs
* Let’s give thanks! Children
ages 5-8 will hear a reading of the
friendship story Bear Says Thanks
by Karma Wilson at the Greenwell
Springs Road Regional Branch
at 11 a.m. Saturday, November
22. Afterwards, each child will
make patterned door hangers that
express their thankfulness.
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Time at the
Library
Create a Colorful
Turkey Story/Craft
* Children ages 5-9 are invited
to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch
at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November
22, to hear a reading of Gus the
Pilgrim Turkey by Teresa Bateman.
Afterwards, each child will create a
colorful, scrap-paper turkey craft!
Fall Tree Story/Craft
Cooler weather and changing
leaves means it must be fall! Come
to the River Center Branch at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, November 22, to
hang out with other children ages
4-11 and hear a reading of Fall
Leaves by Zoe Hall. Afterwards,
enjoy making a fall tree out of a
paper bag and tissue paper.
Feathered Turkey
Story/Craft
* Come hear a reading of
Thanksgiving Day Thanks by Laura
Malone Elliott at the Delmont
Gardens Branch at 2 p.m. Monday,
November 24. Afterwards, children
ages 4-7 will create a turkey using
feathers and construction paper.
Gobble, Gobble
Turkey Day
Story/Craft
* Gobble, gobble … it’s almost
Turkey Day! To celebrate, children
ages 6-9 can come to the sc o at 4
p.m. Tuesday, November 25, to
hear a reading of Thanksgiving
Rules by Laurie Friedman and The
Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz.
Afterwards, we’ll make turkeys
out of paper towel rolls and
construction paper.
Storytime
at the library
Storytime gives children an excellent introduction to books and the library, increases
their attention spans and develops their social skills by involving them in stories, poetry
and songs. The Children’s Services staff hopes Storytime will be an enjoyable experience
for each child, leading to a lifelong love of books and reading. You are always welcome
to attend Storytime with your child. We offer seven different Storytime formats. Since
children develop at different rates, you may talk with one of our library staff members to
place your child in a younger or older group. For more information, call your local library.
Organized groups must reserve a date and time other than those listed below.
Lapsit – birth through crawling
Bluebonnet Regional
Central
Jones Creek Regional
Main Library
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, November 4, 18
Tuesdays, November 4, 18
Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20
Tuesday, November 4
Toddler Time – for walking children through 2 years old
Bluebonnet Regional
Central
Fairwood
Greenwell Springs
Jones Creek Regional
Main Library
Pride-Chaneyville
Zachary 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19
Mondays, November 3, 10, 17
Tuesday, November 4
Tuesdays, November 4, 18
Tuesdays & Thursdays, November 4, 6
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19
Preschool Storytime – for children 3 to 5 years old
Baker
Bluebonnet Regional
Carver
Central
Delmont Gardens
Eden Park
Fairwood
Greenwell Springs
Jones Creek Regional
Main Library
Pride-Chaneyville
River Center
Scotlandville
Zachary 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19
Mondays, 3, 10
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19
Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20
Tuesday, November 4
Tuesdays, November 4, 18
Tuesday, November 4
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 26
Thursdays, November 6, 13, 20
Wednesdays, November 5, 12
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19
PJ or Night Storytime
Bluebonnet Regional
Greenwell Springs
Jones Creek Regional
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Mondays, November 3, 10, 17
Thursday, November 6
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19
Family Storytime
Main Library
Scotlandville
7 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 4
Wednesdays, November 5, 12
Combined Age Storytime
Bluebonnet Regional
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10:30 a.m.
Mondays, November 3, 10, 17
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
COMPUTER CLASSES @ THE LIBRARY
In addition to free online classes in Gale Courses (formally Learn4Life), Learning Express
and our newest resources, Atomic Training and Treehouse, the following computer classes
will be held throughout the month of October. Registration for some classes is required. * For
more information or to register, call the Library branch directly or log on to www.ebrpl.com
for free resources and downloads.
Baker Branch Library
Eden Park Branch Library
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010*
10 a.m., Saturday, November 1
Introduction to Computers*
3 p.m., Wednesday, November 5
Advanced Word 2010*
10 a.m., Thursday, November 20
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010*
10 a.m., Saturday, November 15
Job Hunting Online*
2:30 p.m., Friday, November 7
Computers without Fear*
10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 8
Learn to Budget with Mint*
2:30 p.m., Friday, November 21
Ebooks on the Go
10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 22
Bluebonnet Regional Branch
Library
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010
10 a.m., Thursday, November 6
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010
10 a.m., Wednesday, November 12
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010
10 a.m., Thursday, November 13
Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010
10 a.m., Tuesday, November 18
Create a Resumé with Optimal
Resumé and Word 2010
10 a.m., Thursday, November 20
Carver Branch Library
Computers without Fear
10 a.m., Wednesday, November 5
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010
10 a.m., Thursday, November 13
Introduction to Publisher 2010
3:30 p.m., Monday, November 17
Introduction to Excel 2010
3:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 19
Central Branch Library
eBooks and Overdrive*
10 a.m., Tuesdays, November 4 & 25
Introduction to Excel*
11 a.m., Thursday, November 6
Introduction to PowerPoint*
11 a.m., Tuesday, November 18
Fairwood Branch Library
Computers without Fear
9:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 12
Introduction to Internet
9:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 19
Greenwell Springs Road
Regional Branch Library
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007*
3 p.m., Thursday, November 6
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007*
3 p.m., Thursday, November 13
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
2007*
3 p.m., Thursday, November 20
Jones Creek Regional Branch
Library
Introduction to Computers*
10 a.m., Thursday, November 6
Introduction to the Library’s Online
Catalog & Databases*
10 a.m., Saturday, November 8
Introduction to the Internet*
10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 13
Introduction to Microsoft Word*
10 a.m., Saturday, November 15
Introduction to PowerPoint*
10 a.m., Thursday, November 20
Introduction to Microsoft Excel*
10 a.m., Saturday, November 22
Delmont Gardens Branch
Main Library
Computers without Fear
10 a.m., Tuesday, November 4
Build a Resumé in Word
10 a.m., Tuesday, November 18
Introduction to Library Catalogue &
Databases
10 a.m., Tuesday, November 25
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010
7 p.m., Tuesday, November 4
9 a.m. Saturday, November 8
Computers without Fear
9 a.m., Wednesdays, November 5 & 19
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
2007
9 a.m., Thursday, November 6
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Visit a Library branch near you for
free WiFi and computer use!
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010
2 p.m., Thursday, November 6
Create a Newsletter: an Intermediate
Microsoft Word 2010 Class
9 a.m., Monday, November 10
Facebook
7 p.m., Wednesday November 12
Introduction to the Internet
9 a.m., Thursday, November 13
Pinterest
9 a.m., Saturday, November 15
Tables: an Intermediate Microsoft
Word 2010 Class
7 p.m., Tuesday, November 18
9 a.m., Saturday, November 22
Tinkercad*
7 p.m., Wednesday, November 19
Introduction to E-mailing
9 a.m., Thursday, November 20
Pride-Chaneyville Branch
Library
Computer Tutoring*
11 a.m., Saturday, November 8 & 15
River Center Branch Library
Introduction to Facebook & Twitter
11 a.m., Tuesday, November 4
Introduction to Overdrive
2 p.m., Thursday, November 13
Using the Library Catalog
10 a.m., Tuesday, November 18
Scotlandville Branch Library
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007
1 p.m., Tuesday, November 4
Introduction to Pinterest
1 p.m., Tuesday, November 18
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher
2007
1 p.m., Tuesday, November 25
*Indicates that registration is required.
The Tech Lab at the new Main
Library at Goodwood is open
for business! Check out the
online calendar for a listing of
dates and times.
November 2014, The Source 23 Main Library at Goodwood
Director, Spencer Watts
7711 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 231‑3740
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 10 p.m.
Baker Branch Library
3501 Groom Road (225) 778‑5940
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library
9200 Bluebonnet Boulevard (225) 763‑2240
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Carver Branch Library
720 Terrace Street (225) 389‑7440
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Central Branch Library
11260 Joor Road (225) 262‑2640
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Delmont Gardens Branch Library
3351 Lorraine Street (225) 354‑7040
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Eden Park Branch Library
5131 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 231‑3240
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Fairwood Branch Library
12910 Old Hammond Highway (225) 924‑9384
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Greenwell Springs Road
Regional Branch Library
11300 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 274‑4440
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Jones Creek Regional Branch Library
6222 Jones Creek Road (225) 756‑1140
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Pride‑Chaneyville Branch Library
13600 Pride–Port Hudson Road (225) 658‑1540
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
River Center Branch Library
120 St. Louis Street (225) 389‑4967
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Scotlandville Branch Library
7373 Scenic Highway (225) 354‑7540
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Zachary Branch
1900 Church Street (225) 658‑1840
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m.
Library Information
(225) 231‑3750
www.ebrpl.com
Visit us at:
7711 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
A Department of City‑Parish Government
OnView at the Library
Bluebonnet Branch
Baton Rouge Scale Modelers
Baton Rouge Scale Modelers will feature
an exhibit of cars, aircraft, armored
vehicles, ships and a variety of other
military vehicles.
Central Branch
Exploring Dimensions of Art
The Art League of Central is having a two
member exhibit presented by Sheila Kelly
and Derrel Robinson.
Eden Park Branch
Honoring Those Who Serve
Veterans who have served in the Armed
Forces will be honored in a photo display
depicting their branch of service and any
medals or stories they have to share.
Greenwell Springs Road
Regional Branch
Poetry
Antoine Mitchell will display his artwork
in paintings with a reception 3-6 p.m.
November 15..
Women Veterans of Louisiana
Women veterans and those still
considered active military personnel
from all branches will have floor displays
representing various Wars.
Jones Creek Regional Branch
Baton Rouge Scale Modelers
Baton Rouge Scale Modelers will feature
an exhibit of military models, vintage
automobile models and more.
Folk Art Wall Hangings
Artist Judith Braggs displays her folk art
wall hangings and quilts.
River Center Branch
The Great Harvest
Gail Carter will exhibit her fall harvest
items.
Scotlandville Branch
Handmade Image Dolls
Carolyn Wells will display her collection
of handmade Image Dolls. These dolls
capture trends in dress, hair and shoe
styles over the years.
A Toast to Scotlandville
This display will consist of art and
writings by children ages 6-1 in the
Scotlandville Community. A reception
will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
November 16.
Zachary Branch
Calligraphy
Calligraphy by Lynne Martin Branton will
be on display.
G I Joe Through the Years
Raymond Guillaume will display his
collection of vintage G I Joe Dolls.
ZAG
A display of local artists known as the
Zachary Artists Guild will include their
artwork.
LIBRARY
GIFT
BOOK SALE
The book sale will be closed in
November and December and will
reopen in January 2015. We have
enjoyed serving you this year!
Text a Librarian (225) 361-8476