december newsletter
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The events happening around the library in December.TRANSCRIPT
December 24-26
Iberia Parish Library
Closed for Christmas Holiday
December 31-January 1
Iberia Parish Library Closed for New Year Holiday
December 3-7 Coteau Drop-In Craft
1:30-5:30 p.m. @ Coteau Library
December 4
iPhone 101 6:30 p.m. @ Main Library
December 6
Movie: Christmas Vacation 6:30 p.m. @ Main Library
December 8
Christmas Storytime 10:00 a.m. @ Main Library
December 11
Art Reception 6:30 p.m. @ St. Peter Library
December 12 Special Afternoon
Christmas Storytime 4:00 p.m. @ Loreauville Library
December 13
Main Street Book Club
5:30 p.m. @ Main Library
December 2012 www.iberia.lib.la.us
Monday, December 3 through Friday, December 7
1:30-5:30 p.m. Coteau Library
Bundle up this winter at the Coteau Library as you make
your very own snowman
magnet craft! The season just wouldn't be complete without
it. This craft is fun for children of all ages! Younger
children may require more parental assistance.
For more information, call 364.7430.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Iberia Parish Library.
Tuesday, December 4 6:30 p.m. Main Library
Many people have smartphones but don’t use them to their fullest potential. Take this
opportunity to explore your iPhone like never
before as Thomas Gotte helps you navigate along through your phone as well as answer questions
you may have about your iPhone. Make sure to register for this interactive and informative
workshop! You must be 18 or older to attend.
Call 364.7024 to register.
December 15
Lydia Drop-In Craft 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
@ Lydia Library
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Thursday, December 6 6:30 p.m. Main Library
There will be no basic computer
skills classes for the Month of December. Please check the
January newsletter for dates and
times. If you have any questions,
please call Brittany at the Reference Desk.
The movie for December is something that
should warm your heart and give you a jolly good laugh. Watch as the Griswold
family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turns into a big disaster. Be
sure to register for this evening of family Christmas spirit! For ages 12 and older
with parental attendance.
Call 364.7024 to register.
This event is sponsored by: Iberia Parish Library &
the Friends of the Library.
Saturday, December 8 10:00 a.m. Main Library
Children’s Librarian Sarah Boatman has a special storytime in store for all the little ones this month! Bring your little one for
classic tales of St. Nick and the reindeer.
For more information or to register,
please contact the Children’s Department at 364.7134.
This program is sponsored by: Iberia Parish Library &
the Friends of the Library.
As a reminder, Tutor.com's live tutoring service will be closed on Christmas Day
and New Year’s Day.
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Our Libraries
Main Library 445 E. Main Street, New Iberia
Front Desk: 364-7024
Children’s: 364-7134
Fax Number: 364-7042 Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fri. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sun. 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Coteau Library 6308 Coteau Road, New Iberia
Phone: 364-7430
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Jeanerette Library 411 Kentucky Street, Jeanerette
Phone: 276-4014
Fax: 276-9595
Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Loreauville Library 510 N. Main Street, Loreauville
Phone: 229-6348
Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. &
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Lydia Library 4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia
Phone: 364-7808
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Parkview Library 500 Grand Pré Blvd., New Iberia
Phone: 364-7480
Fax: 364-7714
Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Peter Street Library 1111 W. St. Peter Street, New Iberia
Phone: 364-7670
Fax: 364-7261 Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Delcambre Library 206 W. Main Street, Delcambre
Phone: 685-2388
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 12 4:00 p.m. Loreauville Library
Don’t miss this special afternoon Christmas storytime at the Loreauville Library on
Wednesday, December 12. Bring your children and friends and enjoy holiday stories and make a small Christmas craft.
Call 229.6348 for more information.
This program is sponsored by:
Iberia Parish Library & the Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, December 11 6:30 p.m. St. Peter Library
Come one, come all, and support your local community artists.
Starting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11 at the St. Peter
Library, the Continuing Education Art Class will be having their art show. You will see original collections that were created
during the semester. Light refreshments will be served. Come out for this evening social, and deck your holiday spirits with the
beauty of art! For more information, please call the Main Library at 364.7024.
This program is sponsored by: Iberia Parish Library & the Friends of the Library.
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At the end of November 19, 2012 from The New York Times.
Print & eBook Fiction 1. The Racketeer by John Grisham.
2. Reflected in You by Sylvia Day.
3. The Sins of the Mother by Danielle Steel.
4. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
5. Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James.
Print & eBook Non-Fiction 1. Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly and
Martin Dugard. 2. Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander.
3. No Easy Day by Mark Owen.
4. Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly and
Martin Dugard. 5. A Gift of Hope by Danielle Steel.
Hardcover Fiction 1. The Racketeer by John Grisham.
2. The Sins of the Mother by Danielle Steel.
3. The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling.
4. The Panther by Nelson DeMille.
5. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.
Hardcover Non-Fiction 1. Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly and
Martin Dugard.
2. No Easy Day by Mark Owen with
Kevin Maurer. 3. Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly and
Martin Dugard.
4. Bruce by Peter A. Carlin.
5. ROD by Rod Stewart.
Children’s Series 1. Heroes of Olympus by
Rick Riordan.
2. The Hunger Games by
Suzanne Collins. 3. Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell.
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.
5. Brotherhood Chronicles by John Flanagan.
Remember you can always obtain a copy of
any of these books at your Iberia Parish
Library. If we do not have a copy in our collection, we can get one for you using the
Interlibrary Loan system.
Saturday, Dec. 15 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Lydia Library
Don’t leave your tree looking bare this Christmas. Make sure to drop in at the Lydia Library to make your very own holiday tree ornament!
Children of all ages are welcome, however younger children may require more parental assistance. Call 364.7808 for more info.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Iberia Parish Library.
Thursday, December 13 5:30 p.m. Main Library
This month’s book club selection will be The Christmas Letters by
Lee Smith. The book club will be meeting on Thursday, December 13 at
5:30 p.m. at the Main Library. Copies of this book can be found at one of your Iberia Parish Library branches. New members are always
welcome. For more information please call 364.7024.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Iberia Parish Library.
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Every Thursday 10:00 a.m. Main Library
445 E. Main Street, New Iberia
Call 364.7134 for more information.
Tuesday, December 4
10:00 a.m. at the Parkview Library 500 Grand Pré Boulevard, New Iberia Call 364-7480 for more information.
Wednesday, December 5
4:00 p.m. at the Jeanerette Library 411 Kentucky Street, Jeanerette
Call 276-4014 for more information.
Tuesday, December 11
4:15 p.m. at the Lydia Library 4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia
Call 364-7808 for more information.
Thursday, December 13 4:30 p.m. at the Coteau Library 6308 Coteau Road, New Iberia
Call 364-7430 for more information.
Wednesday, December 12
10:00 a.m. at the Loreauville Library 510 N. Main, Loreauville
Call 229-6348 for more information.
Wednesday, December 19
3:00 p.m. at the St. Peter Library 1111 W. St. Peter Street, New Iberia Call 364-7670 for more information.
Starting in February, the library will be buzzing with cheer!
Toddler time is BACK! Children ages 24 months—35 months (2 years old) are welcome to join in on all the fun with their parents.
Ms. Sarah will share stories, finger plays, songs , and much, much more with you and your child. Registration has begun! Call or stop by the Children’s
Department at the Main library to register! 364.7134.
The Iberia Parish Library will be closed on:
December 24-December 26 for the Christmas Holiday.
December 31-January 1 for the New Year Holiday.
Visit www.iberia.lib.la.us for info about
events around the library, to use online
databases, or to renew books.
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While visiting the Iberia Parish Libraries, you may come across some new or familiar faces at the branches. Recently,
some of the library staff has been relocated. Still the same great smiles, but at new branches.
The Main Library would like to welcome Ms. Jacqui to the
circulation desk. She recently moved from the Jeanerette Branch.
Mr. John from Parkview Branch and Ms. Jenny from Main Library have moved to the Jeanerette Branch. They are ready to serve the
community and would love for you to stop by and say hello.
The Parkview Branch would like to welcome Ms. Amy to the
circulation desk. She moved from the Main Library as a part-time employee. You may have also seen her in the
Children’s Department.
As always, the staff is willing and eager to help you with all of your
library needs. Please stop by the branches and help welcome them to their new homes!
Don’t let this cold weather leave you feeling chilly! Sit &
Knit has begun at the Parkview Library! Make sure to join in on the fun. It’s held every Tuesday
from 6-7:30 p.m.
Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Bring your own needles and yarn for your projects. For more
information call the Parkview Library at
364.7480.
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Your Iberia Parish Library is
changing the procedures regarding magazines.
To better serve the community,
current issues of magazines will
be unavailable for checkout. Once a new issue is available
older issues can be checked out.
Requests or holds will not be
permitted on magazines.
The final Photosynthesis Art
Exhibit held at the Main Library was well attended.
Nearly 100 pieces are currently on display until
January 2.
It was another great year for our Annual Friends of the Library Booksale! If you happened to miss this exciting sale
this year, make sure to look for it next fall! Happy reading!
Lectures Book Club
StorytimeS
Adult Workshops
Movie Night
Drop-In Crafts
Computer Classes
445 East Main Street
New Iberia, LA 70560