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Donaldsonville 500 Mississippi Street Phone: (225) 473-8052 Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM Tuesday & Thursday .. 8:30AM—8:00PM Saturday ........................ 8:30AM—12:30PM Gonzales 708 S. Irma Blvd. Phone: (225) 647-3955 Monday—Thursday .... 8:30AM—8:00PM Friday & Saturday ….. 8:30AM—5:30PM Sunday ……………….. 2:00PM—6:00PM Galvez 40300 Hwy. 42 Phone: (225) 622-3339 Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM Tuesday & Thursday .. 8:30AM—8:00PM Saturday ........................ 8:30AM—12:30PM Dutchtown 13278 Hwy. 73 Phone: (225) 673-8699 Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM Tuesday & Thursday .. 8:30AM—8:00PM Saturday ........................ 8:30AM—12:30PM

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Colorful lights line the streets, the sweet sound of carolers fills the air, and it’s getting chilly outside. The holiday season is finally here, and that means it’s time for one of our favorite traditions: the annual Cookie Swap at Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville.

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DECEMBER 13, 2016 6:30 PM Gonzales

It’s time for the Ascension Parish Library’s annual Carols in the Courtyard!

This December 13, the Gonzales location will be draped in everyone’s favorite red and white striped treat. Meet us in the courtyard at 6:30 PM. We’ll sing some of your favorite holiday songs and then warm up with cookies, hot chocolate, plenty of cheer,

and, of course, candy canes!

Christmas in Yellowstone V508.787 CHR

A Christmas Story V791.4372 CHR

Muppet Christmas Carol V394.2663 MUP

How the Grinch Stole Christmas V394.2663 HOW

I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown V394.2663 IWA

Frosty the Snowman: the Original Christmas Classic V791.4572 FRO

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas V791.4334 TIM

Snowball the Missing Reindeer V394.2663 SNO

Spirit of the Season: Ten Christmas Classics V791.4375 SPI

Miracle on 34th Street V791.4372 MIR

Elf 791.4372 ELF

The Royal Ballet: the Nutcracker V792.842 ROY

Scooby Doo: Winter Wonderdog V7914.572 SCO

Home Alone Collection V791.4375 HOM

Black Nativity V791.4372 BLA

An American Christmas V791.4572 AME

Carol Burnett Christmas V791.4572 CAR

Rick Steves’ European Christmas V394.2663 RIC

Christmas Colt V791.4372 CHR

Love’s Christmas Journey V791.4372 LOV

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation V791.4372 NAT

12 Dogs of Christmas V791.4372 TWE

The Gift of Love: a Christmas Story V791.4572 GIF

White Christmas V791.4372 WHI

Charlie Brown Christmas V791.4572 CHA

It’s a Wonderful Life V791.4372 ITS

Night Before Christmas and More Classic Tales V394.2663 NIG

Arthur's Perfect Christmas V372.4 ART

A Taste of Chanukah V394.267 TAS

Martha’s Homemade Holidays V745.5941 MAR

Maccabee’s the Story of Hanukkah V933.092 MAC

Home Alone: the Holiday Heist V791.4372 HOM

The Spirit of Christmas: a Philadelphia Holiday Classic V791.4572 SPI

A Golden Christmas 2: a Second Tail V791.4572 GOL

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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Donaldsonville / 12 Noon

The Christmas Box Richard Paul Evans

Dutchtown / 6:30 PM

The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Alexander McCall Smith

Gonzales / 6:30 PM

Christmas Train David Baldacci

Galvez / 6:30 PM

The Magician’s Lie Greer Macallister

If you are interested in attending a book club meeting at any location, please call to see if space is available. Registration is required.

Untitled by Charlotte Saloman (1917-1943)

Take a break during the holidays for some family time and your favorite holiday movie. Or, maybe you’re looking for a new favorite? We have lots of titles to choose from. The list below is only a small sampling.

Check out something today!

APL cardholders can download thousands of eBooks for use on a variety of devices including eReaders, tablets, smartphones, and PCs, using our new

Freading service. Freading offers unlimited, simultaneous access to all titles, so there is no waiting for another user to return a title before you can borrow it. Access to books is controlled by tokens. Each user is given a weekly allotment of 6 tokens which appears in the upper right hand corner of the home page after login. These tokens are redeemed to borrow books. Visit www.myAPL.org, click on Digital Media, and try Freading today!

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This year, join family and friends as we come together to create festive, holiday-themed frames using wrapping paper and colorful, decorative beads.

Bring your most delicious homemade cookies and recipes to share, and sample treats from others, too. All the fun happens Saturday morning, December 10th at 9 AM. Registration is required to attend, and seats are sure to go quickly.

Call the library at 473-8052 to reserve your spot, today!

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Get into the holiday spirit with

BELLS JUBILATE, an ecumenical bell choir sponsored

by UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH!

Carols and secular music will be included in the performance

and attendance is open to all ages. For more information,

call the library at 673-8699.

December marks the release of the very first standalone Star Wars Anthology film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. If your Star Wars excitement is out of this world, join us on Monday, December 19 at 6 PM in Gonzales. We will have all the crafting supplies you will need to make Star Wars themed Perler Bead designs. We will also learn a Japanese word, or two, and watch some anime. This month’s main feature is Ace Attorney.

Kanji Klub is dedicated to expanding appreciation of Japanese animation and broadening cultural understanding through watching and discussing anime and participating in cosplay and cultural related crafting. This program is designed for adults ages 18 and up. For more information about this program, call the library in Gonzales at 647-3955.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 6 PM GONZALES

This streaming movie service provides unlimited access to award-winning shorts, feature films, and documentaries. With thousands of films to choose from across more than 50

countries, indieflix offers a viewing experience you can't get anywhere else.

Film-festival hits — View films from major festivals all over the world, including Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca, and more!

Find the right film for you — Sor t by language, genre, or film length with easy-to-use filters.

Support filmmakers — Viewing films on indieflix directly supports the filmmakers who made them.

Available everywhere — Watch movies on any Internet-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet with a Web browser!

Online resources, including indieflix, are available in the library or from your home computer using your library card to log in. Some online resources may require your full library card number and PIN to access.

To access indieflix, visit www.myAPL.org, click on the Digital Media button and click on indieflix. For additional information, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

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Yosemite National Park

DEC 14, 1911: AMUNDSEN

REACHES

SOUTH POLE

On December 14, 1911, Norwegian Roald Amundsen became the first explorer to reach the South Pole, beating his British rival, Robert Falcon Scott.

Amundsen, born in Borge, near Oslo, in 1872, was one of the great figures in polar exploration. In 1897, he was first mate on a Belgian expedition that was the first ever to winter in the Antarctic. In 1903, he guided the 47-ton sloop Gjöa through the Northwest Passage and around the Canadian coast, the first navigator to accomplish the treacherous journey. Amundsen planned to be the first man to the North Pole, and he was about to embark in 1909 when he learned that the American Robert Peary had achieved the feat.

Amundsen completed his preparations and in June 1910 sailed instead for Antarctica, where the English explorer Robert F. Scott was also headed with the aim of reaching the South Pole. In early 1911, Amundsen sailed his ship into Antarctica's Bay of Whales and set up base camp 60 miles closer to the pole than Scott. In October, both explorers set off--Amundsen using sleigh dogs, and Scott employing Siberian motor sledges, Siberian ponies, and dogs.

On December 14, 1911, Amundsen's expedition won the race to the Pole and returned safely to base camp in late January. Scott's expedition was less fortunate. The motor sleds broke down, the ponies had to be shot, and the dog teams were sent back as Scott and four companions continued on foot. On January 18, 1912, they reached the pole only to find that Amundsen had preceded them by over a month. Weather on the return journey was exceptionally bad--two members perished--and a storm later trapped Scott and the other two survivors in their tent only 11 miles from their base camp. Scott's frozen body was found later that year.

After his historic Antarctic journey, Amundsen established a successful shipping business. He later made attempts to become the first explorer to fly over the North Pole. In 1925, in an airplane, he flew within 150 miles of the goal. In 1926, he passed over the North Pole in a dirigible just three days after American explorer Richard E. Byrd had apparently done so in an aircraft. In 1996, a diary that Byrd had kept on the flight was found that seemed to suggest that he had turned back 150 miles short of its goal because of an oil leak, making Amundsen's dirigible expedition the first flight over the North Pole.

In 1928, Amundsen lost his life while trying to rescue a fellow explorer whose dirigible had crashed at sea near

Spitsbergen, Norway.

If you would like to learn more about the South Pole and its exploration, check out these items from the library:

My Life as an Explorer, Roald Amundsen, 910.92 AMU

The Longest Winter: The Incredible Survival of Captain Scott's Lost Party, Katherine Lambert, 919.8904 LAM

Antarctica: A Biography, David Day, 919.89 DAY

Lost Antarctica: Adventures in a Disappearing Land, James McClintock, 559.89 MCC

End of the Earth: Voyages to Antarctica, Peter Matthiessen, 508.989 MAT

Swimming to Antarctica: Tales of a Long-distance Swimmer, Lynne Cox, 797.21 COX

Ancestry® Library Edition

“A library is the delivery room

for the birthplace of ideas, a

place where history comes to

life.”

Norman Cousins

Ascension Parish Library and SCORE – Baton Rouge offer free, on-site counseling in Ascension Parish for new business start-ups and mentoring for existing businesses. Counseling sessions are held in Gonzales and Dutchtown each month by appointment.

SCORE is a nonprofit association and a resource partner of the Small Business Administration dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide.

Counselors are active or retired business owners and executives with extensive experience, who follow the steps on How to Start and Manage a Successful Business. This includes help on the Business Plan, Financial Forecast, Marketing & Sales, Legal and Accounting Suggestions, Business Insurance Needs, and Bank Loan Package Preparation. SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics and confidentiality.

This year SCORE will continue to expand its educational opportunities in the community for small businesses with the Simple Steps program and a stronger Community Alliance program. These programs will help SCORE become an even more valuable resource in our community. To learn more, visit the SCORE website at www.scorebr.org. NOTE: Due to scheduling conflicts, Gonzales December sessions are canceled. Sessions resume in January.

All counseling sessions are free.

SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics and confidentiality.

Counseling sessions are by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment, call (225) 215-0080

Counseling sessions last for one hour. Sessions start and end promptly on the hour.

SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics

and confidentiality.

No sessions in December 9 - 10 AM 10 - 11 AM 11 AM - Noon

Thursday December 15 1 - 2 PM 2 - 3 PM 3 - 4 PM

Resources available include: Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring * Free Small Business Seminars * Free Small Business Guide to Licenses and Permits * Local and National Website Links *

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The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge offers free small business consulting by telephone designed to provide professional help in areas of financing, marketing, and accounting to those wanting to start or improve a small business. For your free, confidential telephone consultation, call (225) 774-9213.

EBSCO Small Business Reference Center Empowering the Entrepreneur This database offers exclusive full text for many top consumer small business reference books, as well as the necessary tools and instructions to address a wide-range of small business topics. In addition, it provides business videos, a help and advice section, and information on how to create business plans. Small Business Information Delivered Small Business Reference Center offers readers a collection of state-specific resources supported with demographic data and other local information. Completing the database are business videos that provide critical information for business owners including interviews, "lessons learned" features, lectures and "how to" videos to help foster success in all aspects of managing a business.

Online resources are available in the library or from your home computer using your library card to log in. Some online resources may require your full library card number and PIN to access. To access our databases, visit www.myAPL.org, click on the Research Databases button or on the navigation menu, scroll down and click on the desired database. For additional information, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

Content Includes: More than 400 full-text periodicals

450 full-text reference books More than 630 business videos Features Include: State-specific resources Business basics Start-up kit and business plans Industry information by small business type

A unique, user-friendly interface

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DON’T FORGET TO CAST YOUR VOTES!  

Voice your opinion on your favorite books by cas ng your vote for the Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award. Fi een  tles are nominated at the 3rd‐5th grade reading level, and twelve  tles are nominated at the 6th‐8th grade reading level. Anyone who wishes to vote must read at least three of the nominated  tles before vo ng. All votes must be submi ed no later than January 25, 2017.  

DECEMBER

DECEMBER 1st ‐ 23rd All Loca ons 

 

Christmas is almost here, and at Ascension Parish Library, we can’t wait to spread holiday cheer! Stop by any Ascension Parish Library loca on from December 1 through December 23 to color an ornament to hang on our children’s tree. You’ll get a coloring booklet and a s cker as a thank you for helping to make our tree look great.   

For more informa on, please contact the library in Gonzales at 647‐3955, Donaldsonville at 473‐8052, Galvez at 622‐3339, or Dutchtown at 673‐8699. 

  

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 10 AM     GONZALES 

 

What’s be er than a lazy Saturday morning? A lazy Saturday morning in your PJ’s, enjoying classic Christmas movies with your family and friends at the library. So, if you’re in need of some down me, put on your favorite Christmas PJ’s (grown‐

ups too), and join us. We’ll watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the nice break from the holiday hustle and bustle.   

This program is designed for children of all ages and their families. For more informa on, please contact the library in Gonzales at 647‐3955. 

  

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6    6:30 PM     DONALDSONVILLE & DUTCHTOWN 

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8    6:30 PM     GONZALES 

 

If you love hearing stories before bed me, then put on your favorite PJ’s and join us for a Pajama Story me that’s all about snow. We’ll read great stories, sing songs, and you’ll get to make an arc c animal fan to take home.   

This program is designed for children ages 7 and younger and their families. For more informa on, contact the library in Donaldsonville at 473‐8052, Dutchtown at 673‐8699, or Gonzales at 647‐3955. 

 

              SATURDAY,                DECEMBER 17 

              11 AM               DONALDSONVILLE 

 

Whether you’re a first  me builder or a master at Lego construc on, you’re sure to have a fun  me pu ng the pieces together at APL’s Lego Club. Try to construct our Lego Challenge, or just build whatever you’d like. We’ll provide the Legos, but the materials and crea ons must stay at the library, so you might want to bring a camera along to capture the moment!   

Lego Club is for children of all ages. Duplo Blocks and Mega Bloks will be available for younger children. Please remember to leave your own Legos at home. We don’t want you to lose your favorite pieces! For more informa on, contact the library in Donaldsonville at  473‐8052. 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 6 PM     DUTCHTOWN 

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 6 PM     DONALDSONVILLE 

 

Christmas  me is finally here, and Mrs. Claus and Jingle the Elf are taking  me out of their very busy schedules to visit us at Ascension Parish Library! They’ll read stories and sing Christmas songs to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Then, you’ll get to write a le er to Santa that Mrs. Claus will hand deliver for you. Parents, bring your cameras because Mrs. Claus and Jingle the Elf will s ck around for photos a er the program.  

This program is designed for children of all ages and their families. For more informa on, please contact the library in Dutchtown at 673‐8699 or Donaldsonville at 473‐8052. 

 

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The nominated titles for the 2017 Louisiana Teen Reader’s Choice Award are:

Gonzales 708 S. Irma Blvd Gonzales, LA 70737 (225) 647-3955 Galvez 40300 Hwy. 42 Prairieville, LA 70769 (225) 622-3339 Donaldsonville 500 Mississippi St. Donaldsonville, LA 70346 (225) 473-8052 Dutchtown 13278 Hwy 73 Geismar, LA 70734 (225) 673-8699

Online: www.myAPL.org

12/7: Kokusaika 4 PM Gonzales 12/14: Comic Book Coasters 4 PM Donaldsonville 12/15: Comic Book Coasters 4 PM Gonzales 12/20: Comic Book Coasters 4 PM Dutchtown 12/24-26: Library Closed 12/31: Library Closed

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

VOTING CONTINUES THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2017!

Calling all teens! Voice your opinion on your favorite book at Ascension Parish Library by casting your vote in the Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award (LTRC). LTRC was established by the State Library of Louisiana to find out which books you like best. Ten titles have been nominated at the 9th-12th grade reading level. The list includes popular books by award-winning authors, and we want to know which are your favorites!

Teens who wish to vote must read at least two of the nominated titles before voting. Votes must be submitted no later than January 25, 2017. For further information, call the library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, but we’re flying high with these Comic Book Coasters! We’ll pick out our favorite superheroes or comic book characters to be the centerpieces of our coasters, and create art from old comics. Join us for some super crafting fun on Wednesday, December 14 at 4 PM in Donaldsonville; Thursday, December 15 at 4 PM in Gonzales; and Tuesday, December 20 at 4 PM in Dutchtown.

This program is designed for teens in grades 6-12. For more information, call APL in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

“Cosplay” is a portmanteau of the words “costume” and “play”. On Wednesday, December 7 at 4 PM in Gonzales, show off your favorite cosplay costume at this year’s annual cosplay contest. We’ll also have a photo booth and some props to have your picture taken that you can take home with you!

Kokusaika is Japanese for “internationalization,” and that’s what this club is all about. If you’re interested in cosplay, anime, manga, Wii, or learning about Japanese culture, then this club is for you!

This program is open to all teens ages 12 through 18. For more information, call APL in Gonzales at 647-3955.

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We have fantastic news for you! APL has thousands of digital graphic novels, comics, and manga available to read on any web-connected device using our Comics Plus: Library Edition service, available via the library’s website at www.myAPL.org. Simply click on the Comics Plus: Library Edition logo on our homepage and sign in. Your library card number and PIN are required to sign in.

With 80 languages to choose from and ESL courses in 50 languages, Pronunciator is focused on quickly building conversational skills through a combination of interactive online drills, scored quizzes, and downloadable audio lessons and phrasebooks. To access Pronunciator, visit the library’s website at www.myAPL.org and click on Research Databases. A valid email address is required to log in.

for more information on library programs

and events.

Decked with Holly by Marni Bates YA BAT Dutchtown

Taking a Christmas cruise with her two cousins isn't Holly's idea of a good time. When seasickness forces her into an open suite, she's pepper-sprayed by a gorgeous guy called Nick. Holly makes her exit to a horde of screaming teenage fans. “Nick” happens to be Dominic Wyatt, drummer for one

of the hottest bands in America. Suddenly, rumors are swirling and Holly's face is all over the Internet. The band can't risk a scandal, so Dominic convinces Holly to be his fake girlfriend - just for two weeks. How bad could it be to be "fauxmantically" involved with a cute rock star? She's about to find out.

Hol iday

Did you know …

Santa Claus has many different names around the world, including Kriss Kringle in Germany, Le Befana in Italy, Pere Noel in France, and

Deushka Moroz (Grandfather Frost) in Russia.

What do you get when you cross Father Christmas with a

detective?

Santa Clues

Online resources are available in the library or from your home computer using your library card to log in. Some online resources may require your full library card number and PIN to access. To access our databases, visit www.myAPL.org, click on the Research Databases button or on the navigation menu, scroll down and click on the desired database. For additional information, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

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Introduction to Windows 10 December 5 - 6 PM - Gonzales This workshop is intended for people with little or no computing experience. With hands-on practice, participants will become familiar with how to use the basic components of a computer, as well as how to open files and programs in Windows 10, the world's most popular operating system. Recommended for beginners.

Internet Basics December 7 - 6 PM - Gonzales Internet Basics is intended for people with little or no experience with the Internet or the World Wide Web. Participants will be introduced to the Internet, learn how the World Wide Web works, and learn how to explore the World Wide Web using Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Discovering E-Mail December 12 - 6 PM - Gonzales Write letters and instantly send them anywhere in the world with the touch of a key? It is possible! Welcome to the world of e-mail! The workshop will cover a brief history of e-mail, discuss its uses, cover the various types of e-mail (such as online service, web-based e-mail, pop-mail, etc.), discuss the features found in e-mail, and feature hands-on e-mail practice. Already having some internet and computer experience will be helpful to participants.

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 December 20 - 6 PM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with and practice using the basic tools of Microsoft Word 2013, such as the basic elements of the Word screen, ruler and toolbar; how to select and modify text; how to cut, copy and paste text selections; how to alter typeface, font size, line spacing, and margins; how to use the spell check and grammar check functions; how to save and print documents; and how to make use of "Help.” Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 December 5 - 10 AM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with the uses of a spreadsheet and practice using the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2013, including the Menu Bar, Tool Bar and

Formula Bar; selecting single cells and groups of cells; entering text and data; calculating sums; and formatting the spreadsheet.

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013 December 19 - 6 PM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with and practice using the basic tools of Microsoft Publisher 2013. Learn how to easily create, customize, and publish materials such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, etc.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 December 6 - 10 AM - Gonzales This program is designed for individuals who want to learn how to enhance presentations by using one of the most popular presentation software programs available. Attendees will create a presentation, make formatting changes, insert clip art, and apply designs, transitions and effects to a presentation. Basic computer and word processing skills are needed.

Job Searching on the Internet December 30 - 10 AM Gonzales Learn how to use the Internet as a vital tool in your job search. Post resumes on the Internet, send them in your e-mail, find listings of job openings, research companies and careers, and communicate and network with others in your job field. These are a few of the advantages of using the Internet in your job search. In this workshop, we will show you how to make the Internet one of your most valued tools in searching for a job. We will cover how to send your resume over the Internet via the Web, Usenet, or E-mail, and demonstrate how to find a mailing list or access newsgroups via the Web.

A Guide to Writing Resumés December 23 - 10 AM - Donaldsonville This workshop is designed for first-timers and for those looking to breathe new life into their current resumés. Resumé writing is an essential skill for job seekers. Learn how to write and format a resume that will stand out and create your own resumé using the library’s Career Cruising Database.

Computer Training

Morningstar Investment Research Center is the ideal investing resource. It’s a one-stop tool for collecting financial information, getting reliable portfolio analysis, learning about investment options, and reading up on the most up-to-date financial news commentary.

Remote access provides investment analysis to patrons anytime, anywhere .

Morningstar’s overview pages provide extensive research and insight into thousands of stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. With reliable real-time data, and proprietary data points such as Fair Value Estimate, Economic Moat, Morningstar Style Box, and Stewardship Grade, investors can trust Morningstar to help them make sound financial decisions.

Morningstar is available in the library or from your home computer using your library card to log in. Some online resources may require your full library card number and PIN to access. To access our databases, visit www.myAPL.org, click on the Research Databases button or on the navigation menu, scroll down and click on the desired database. For additional information, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

“A library outranks any one thing a

community can do to benefit its

people. It is a never failing spring

in the desert.” Andrew Carnegie

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Don’t Forget to Cast Your Votes for

Louisiana Young Reader’s Choice

Award!!

Cast Your Votes for Louisiana Teen Reader’s Choice

Award!! Voting continues

through January 25, 2017

1 Library Book Clubs 12 Noon Donaldsonville 6:30 PM Gonzales, Dutchtown & Galvez Registration required

Decorate the Children’s Tree begins TODAY!

2 3 Bells Jubilate 10 AM Dutchtown

4 5 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 10 AM Gonzales Introduction to Windows 10 6 PM Gonzales

6 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 10 AM Gonzales Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Donaldsonville & Dutchtown

7 Kokusaika Japanese Cultural Club for Teens 4 PM Gonzales Internet Basics 6 PM Gonzales

8 Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Gonzales

9 Library Closed Staff Meeting

10 Cookie Swap & Festive Frames 9 AM Donaldsonville Registration required

11 12

Discovering Email 6 PM Gonzales

13 Carols in the Courtyard 6:30 PM Gonzales

14 Comic Book Coasters 4 PM Donaldsonville

15 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring PM Hours Dutchtown Call 215-0080 for appointment

Comic Book Coasters 4 PM Gonzales Fun with Mrs. Claus 6 PM Dutchtown

16 17 Pajama Morning Movies 10 AM Gonzales Lego Club 11 AM Donaldsonville

18 19 Kanji Klub 6 PM Gonzales Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013 6 PM Gonzales

20 Comic Book Coasters 4 PM Dutchtown Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 6 PM Gonzales Fun with Mrs. Claus 6 PM Donaldsonville

21 22 23 A Guide to Writing Resumés 10 AM Donaldsonville

24 Library Closed

25 Library Closed

26 Library Closed

27 28 29 30 Job Searching on the Internet 10 AM Gonzales

31 Library Closed

DECEMBER 2016 Phone: Gonzales … 647-3955 Donaldsonville … 473-8052 Galvez … 622-3339 Dutchtown … 673-8699

Atención patrocinadores de habla Hispana: Si usted tiene preguntas con respecto a los programas o servicios de la biblioteca, por favor llame a la biblioteca al 647-3955 y hable con Lloyd or Maria.

Programs in BLUE denote TEEN PROGRAMS for

ages 12 –18.

NON PROFIT

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PERMIT # 32

Ascension Parish Library 708 S. Irma Boulevard Gonzales, LA 70737

ADULT FICTION

The Children Ann Leary LEA

From New York Times bestselling author Ann Leary comes the captivating story of a wealthy, but unconventional New England family, told from the perspective of a reclusive 29-year-old who has a secret (and famous) life on the Internet. Charlotte Maynard rarely leaves her mother’s home, the sprawling Connecticut lake house that belonged to her late stepfather, Whit Whitman, and the generations of Whitmans before him. While Charlotte and her sister, Sally, grew up at “Lakeside,” their stepbrothers, Spin and Perry, were welcomed as weekend guests. Now the grown boys own the estate, which Joan occupies by their grace―and a provision in the family trust. When Spin, the youngest and favorite of all the children, brings his fiancé home for the summer, the entire family is intrigued.

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ADULT NON FICTION

Wedding Papercrafts : Add Handmade Charm to Your Celebration 745.5941 WED

Pom bouquets made from the pages of an old and beloved book. A crepe crown inspired by heirloom rose gardens. Cascading butterflies to adorn chairs: nothing personalizes a wedding more than beautiful, customizable papercraft decorations. Created by top designers, these 20 exquisitely unique projects provide a creative outlet for brides during the hustle and bustle of the planning process. Mostly beginner-friendly, these handmade accessories add charm to any ceremony and reception.

YA FICTION

Air Ryan Gattis YA GAT

After 17-year-old Grey witnesses the tragic death of his mother in Colorado, he is shipped off to live with his aunt in inner-city Baltimore, where he struggles to fit in to a new school and community. His new friend Akil introduces him to the enigmatic Kurtis, the leader of a group that uses high-octane sports as a form of social activism. By challenging the police with death-defying stunts and posting videos of them online, Kurtis, Grey, and their group become unlikely heroes in the fight against the prejudice that surrounds them.

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