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ResouRces • seRvices • events DecembeR 2009
SeaSon’S ReadingS The first book of the holidays my true friend gave to me…
! Whether you’re interested in recipes, decorating, gifts, enjoyable. Give a gift that means more even after the holidays
or other ideas to make your holiday celebration one are over! Books make meaningful gifts that entertain and of the best, the Library has everything to suit your needs! stay with children for a lifetime. Be sure to take a moment At the Library, you may check out books to have on hand and read with your child during this season. for out-of-town guests, or preview possible book purchases On behalf of the staff of the East Baton Rouge Parish for gift-giving. If you’re traveling out of town to visit family Library—have a wonderful holiday season filled with or friends, audio books, music CDs, and other resources happiness, good health, peace, and of course, GREAT are available at the Library to help make your trip more READS!
Live@Chelsea’s The holidays are swinging at Chelsea’s! The Decembe
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reat jazz, great food, and a great time will be had at Chelsea’s Café, 2857 Perkins Road, on Wednesday, December 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Live @ Chelsea’s is a FREE monthly jazz concert featuring local talent. Previous performances have included The Jazz Vipers, Harry Anderson, John Smart, Betsy Braud, and The Baton Rouge Jazz Ensemble. Live @ Chelsea’s is sponsored by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library and Chelsea’s Café.
y favorites. Fasullo will perform season staples suc s The Christmas Song, Let It Snow, and I’ll Be Home Fo hristmas. Favorite jazz standards are on the schedule a
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Looking for the perfect gift for that certain someone who has everything? Give the gift that keeps on giving – reading. The Library proudly announces its continued tradition of selling our “golden” Library bookmark for just $5! Funds generated from this sale support many library programs, including Summer Reading, Attic Treasures & Collectibles, the Author-Illustrator program, and more.
For more information or to purchase your own bookmarks this holiday season, visit the Circulation Desk at the Main Library or call (225) 231-3745.
Movies on the Lot Do you miss the old “drive-in” movie experience
or want to enjoy it for the first time? Then grab a warm blanket and head to the Library for Movies on the Lot! A couple of Christmas favorites will be projected onto a big screen in the parking lot at the Main Library. Bring lawn chairs or sit in your car – the audio will be transmitted onto a radio frequency. You can just tune in to your radio to hear the movie! Free popcorn and drinks will also be provided. Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the holiday classic, A Christmas Story will play at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19.
For more information, call (225) 231-3740.
Inside: Holiday Performances • Grant Workshop • Teen Bling • Family Storytimes and more!
Library Holiday Parades Library staff will march in several area parades this holiday season. Check
us out at the following:
Christmas in Central Baker Christmas Parade Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2:00 p.m.
(Baker) Christmas in Chaneyville
Saturday, December 5, 11:00 a.m. Christmas on the Creek Sunday, December 13, 2:00 p.m.
Christmas in Scotlandville (Jones Creek) Saturday, December 12, 10:00 a.m.
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Poetry Reading Love the beauty of the written
word being read aloud? Take part in a poetry reading with Sylvia Larane Green, poet and author of Gift of Life.
Green’s work has been published in numerous newsletters, including For Crying Out Loud, The Greater Capital Area Journal, Cross and Quill, and Handmaidens Webzine, and in newspapers such as The Southern Digest and National African American News. Green’s first book, Gift of Life, is a collection of inspirational poems.
The poetry reading will take place at the Delmont Gardens Branch on Tuesday, December 1, at 5:00 p.m. For more information and to register, call (225) 354-7050.
Sounds of the Season
For sounds of the season live and in person, come out to the Jones Creek Regional Branch during December! Local church and youth group choirs will sing on Sundays, December 6, 13, and 20, at 3:00 p.m. in the atrium.
The performances include choirs from Greater True Love Missionary Baptist Church, Greater Philadelphia Baptist Church, the Mu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Youth Affiliates, and F.I.S.S.H Bible Study Ministry.
For more information, call (225) 756-1150.
The Joy of Drawing
Are you a beginning artist who ants to learn some new tricks? roaden your skills through a class onducted by a local artist and LSU tudent. Brandy Luther will teach he basics of 2-point perspectives nd figure drawing at the Jones reek Regional Branch on Saturday, ecember 12, at 3:00 p.m.
For more information or to egister, call (225) 756-1150.
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The whole family can enjoy an evening filled with holiday stories and songs of the season for the Holiday Family Storytime and Sing-a-long at the Creek! Children, ages 2-11, will make a special snowman gift bag, perfect as a last- minute holiday gift!
Join the fun at the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Monday, December 21, at 7:00 p.m.
Not close to the Creek? No problem! Visit the Zachary Branch on Tuesday, December 15, at 6:30 p.m. Both adults and children, ages 3 and up, will enjoy listening to holiday stories, singing songs, and decorating gift bags for holiday giving.
To register and for more information, call (225) 756-1160 or (225) 658-1860.
Holiday Cookie Swap Bring samples of your favorite cookie or dessert recipes
and swap with other local bakers at the Baker Branch! Coffee will be served. Come enjoy some sweet treats Tuesday, December 15, at 10:00 a.m.
For more information, call (225) 778-5940.
Quick and Easy Christmas Cookies Want to give holiday treats as little gifts this season? A demonstration will
be given of various quick and easy cookie recipes, plus ways to gift-wrap them at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch on Saturday, December 5, at 1:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 658-1540.
Holiday Angels It’s a holiday craft for both young and old to enjoy! Come to the Scotlandville
Branch on Thursday, December 3, at 10:00 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. and learn how to make a beautiful holiday angel with JoAnn Fryling.
For more information or to register, call (225) 354-7550.
The Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24, for Christmas Eve; Friday, December 25, for Christmas Day; and Thursday, December 31, for New Year’s Eve.
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Holiday Mix Dance Performance
Kris Cangelosi’s Dance Project will present a FREE holiday dance program at the Library! This will be a holiday treat for the entire family, including children ages 6 and up. Visit the Main Library on Monday, December 14, or the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Wednesday, December 16. Both events will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Visit www.cangelosidanceproject.com, or call (225) 231-3760 for more information.
National History Day All 6th through 12th-grade social studies teachers are invited to attend
an information session about National History Day! The session will help teachers learn how to incorporate the National History Day program into the classroom, which aims to create enthusiasm in students about history! Attend this session at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, at the Main Library.
RSVP to Beth West at (504) 528-1944, extension 350, or e-mail historyday@ nationalww2museum.org.
Literacy Week The Greater Baton Rouge Literacy Coalition will hold
its second annual Literacy Week celebration December 1-7. Numerous events will run in conjunction with Literacy Week, including a poetry reading and student anthology release at Barnes & Noble, 2590 CitiPlace Court, on Wednesday,
December 2, at 7:00 p.m. Shop Barnes & Noble all week and mention GBRLC at the register to benefit local literacy efforts.
For a complete list of Literacy Week events, visit www.gbrliteracy.org or call (225) 381-7141 for more information.
POPL Fundraiser: Gift-Wrapping at Barnes & Noble, CitiPlace
Support literacy, and your Library! Begin your holiday gift-giving at Barnes and Noble, 2590 CitiPlace Court, from Friday, December 11, through Sunday, December 13, and have your gifts gift-wrapped at the Library information table. We accept donations to help raise funds, which will be used for various programming throughout the year. Funds generated through the Library friends group, Patrons of the Public Library (POPL), are used to keep virtually all Library programming FREE to you!
Grant-Seeking Basics
Nonprofit organizations will have the opportunity to learn all about grant-seeking basics through a series of workshops offered by the Cooperating Collection of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library.
The free workshops, led by the River Center Branch’s reference librarian John Hansen, will present an overview of the funding research for those seeking grants from foundations and grant-making public charities. Hansen will also offer tips on how to best identify funding sources for your nonprofit organizations, with a focus on utilizing the Foundation Center’s top-tier searchable database, Foundation Directory Online.
These workshops will be held at the River Center Branch on Wednesday, December 2, and Saturday, December 5, at 12:00 p.m.
For more information and to register, call (225) 389-4967.
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baker branch “Baker Evening Book Club” tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m. The Hand I Fan With by T ina McElroy Ansa.
“Baker Morning Book Club” monday, December 14, at 10:30 a.m. Deck the Halls by Mar y Higgins Clark.
bluebonnet Regional branch third W ednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Everyman by Philip Roth
central branch Last thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Travels with Charlie by John Steinbeck
main Librar y “Mystery Lovers Book Club” tuesday, December 5, at noon Read your favorite myster y short stories and anthologies
“Anarchist Book Club” Fourth W ednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Greenwell springs Road Regional branch Last monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
“Teen Book Club” monday, December 21, at 6:30 p.m. Soul Enchilada by David MacInnis Gill
Jones creek Regional branch third tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
“Books into Movies Book Club” First tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Pride-chaneyville branch saturday, December 5, at 10:30 a.m. Read any book by Elizabeth George
Recycled Reads, the Library gift bookstore, will be closed in December. The bookstore will continue
with its regular schedule next year. The next book
sale will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010.
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Tax 101 and IRS Updates Need some help preparing for the 2010 tax season? Local
small business owners can listen as Stephanie Brooks and Sheri Robinson of BL Tax Service present information about taxes and IRS updates on Tuesday, December 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Baker Branch.
To register and for more information, call (225) 778-5940.
Country Diet Need some dietary treatment tips or want some
advice on the best ways to prepare your food? Dr. Raynando L. Banks will discuss his newly-released book, Country Diet: A Diet Book for African-Americans, at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Saturday, December 12, at 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Banks’ book gives dietary treatment for diabetes, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),
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Banks will present a food preparation demonstration to help participants develop and maintain healthy eating habits.
For more information and to register, call (225) computer classes at the Library In addition to the regularly scheduled classes at the Main Library, the following computer classes will be held for adults in December. Registration is required for some classes. For more information or to register, call the individual branch.
baker branch (225) 778-5940 introduction to microsoft excel ii saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. Learn how to use more advanced math functions, as well as how to create charts and graphs.
introduction to Gmail saturday, December 19, 10:00 a.m. Participants will learn how to utilize the most widely-used e-mail service available today .
bluebonnet Regional branch (225) 763-2250 beginning microsoft W ord thursday, December 10, 10:00 a.m. Learn how to edit documents, including formatting page margins , changing font types and sizes, and more.
introduction to microsoft excel 2003 saturday, December 12, 10:00 a.m. Learn how to create a basic spreadsheet.
using microsoft W ord 2003 to make a newsletter thursday, December 17, 10:00 a.m. In this intermediate class, students will learn to use columns, text boxes, and graphics in Microsoft W ord.
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chocolate! For more information, call (225) 778-5960.
certain something? Are you in a holiday crafting mood? Drop by the Baker Branch and make a unique Christmas tree ornament out of recycled CDs. Join in the fun on Thursday, December 17, at 4:30 p.m. We’ll provide all of the supplies and serve hot
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make a christmas Gift box Looking for a unique way to wrap a gift this
year? Come to the Baker Branch and learn how to make distinctive folded paper gift boxes on Thursday, December 10, at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, call (225) 778-5960.
Holiday sugar and spice bath salts
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Indulge yourself and the people on your gift list with some sweet and spicy
own sugar! Come and get creative with your holiday gifts at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch on Tuesday, December 22, at 2:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 763-2270.
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Photography contest W inners! To commemorate National Archives Month in October, the Library held
a photography competition for children and teens, ages 6-17. More than 30 people entered.
First prize went to Abigail Gallagher, whose photograph Power Power vs. Simplicity vs. Simplicity is a close-up of one of the lions on the west steps of the Old State Capitol. Gallagher won an MP3 player. Second place went to Kyla B. D’Arensbourg, who won passes to the Old Governor’s Mansion and the book, Images of Baton Rouge, donated by Foundation for Historical Louisiana.
Third place went to Javon LeBlanc, who won a copy of Old South Baton Rouge: The Roots of Hope. Kathryn Bailey won honorable mention.
Dangle earrings and bracelets Get crafty with your gift list at the Delmont Gardens Branch! The Delmont
First place photo by Abigail Gallagher
Merry Christmas Everywhere!
Children ages 5-11 will learn how Christmas is celebrated in various countries around the world through the book, Merry Christmas Everywhere! For a fun craft, children will make tassels using scissors and yarn or ribbon, which Jamaicans use in their parades for Jonkonnu, their celebration of Christmas. Join in at the Carver Branch on Wednesday, December 16, at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, call (225) 389-7460.
Art Club will learn to make dangle earrings and bracelets, as well as how to make gift boxes out of book covers. Not a member of the club? You can join at this meeting! Come join in the fun on Wednesday, December 23, at 2:00 p.m.
To register and for more information, call (225) 354-7070.
Anime cosplay Afternoon Do you love anime? Do you love to dress up like your favorite
anime character? Then we have the program for you! Come to Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Saturday, December 5, at 2:30 p.m. to watch some cool anime and to compete with other anime fans for best costume. Wearing a costume is not required to
attend the program, but it will sure make it more fun! For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4470.
teen Art show and Reception Teens, express yourself @ the Library! Students of Broadmoor Middle School
will exhibit their mixed media works of art at the Main Library throughout the month of December. A reception for the exhibit will be held on Saturday, December 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.
For more information, call (225) 231-3770.
christmas ball craft Celebrate the holiday season by making your own special
ornament at the River Center Branch! Participants will use Styrofoam balls, pins, ribbons, and sequins to construct their own colorful ball to decorate the Christmas tree. Teens ages 12-17 are invited to participate on Monday, December 21, at 3:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 389-4959.
Paper clip Jewelr y Learn to coil and shape paper clips, embellish with beads, and make
jewelry at the Zachary Branch! This craft is perfect for a last-minute holiday gift or just something for you! Join in on making jewelry in a unique way on Tuesday, December 22, at 2:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 658-1870.
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Dog Tales & a Biscuit to Boot!
Children, ages 5 to 8, can share a book with animals from the LSU Tiger HATS (Human Animal Therapy Services) at the Carver Branch. After the children read to the special therapy animals dogs, they will get to make a fun craft – a Christmas ornament out of a dog biscuit! See Tiger HATS on Saturday, December 5, at 10:00 a.m.
Tiger HATS is a community organization sponsored by the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. It is composed of volunteers from the LSU Veterinary School and interested persons from the Baton Rouge community. The purpose of the Tiger HATS program is to demonstrate the benefits of human-animal interaction through programs such as this.
For more information and to register, call (225) 389-7460.
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Braille Letters From Santa!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering parents the chance to request a letter from Santa in Braille that will be sent to their child! Parents have the option to write a personalized message, and requests must be made by Friday, December 18, in order for letters to reach the children by Christmas.
Visit www.nfb.org for more information and to access the request form.
Christmas Tree Story and Crafts
Get into the holiday spirit! Children ages 5-9 are invited to listen to the silly story, Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, at the Baker Branch on Saturday, December 5, at 11:00 a.m. After the story, children will make a Christmas tree-shaped ornament to take home.
For more information, call (225) 778-5960.
Kwanzaa Celebration
It’s Kwanzaa time! Sadie Roberts-Joseph from the Odell S. Williams Now and Then Museum of African-American History will make a presentation on the seven principles of Kwanzaa at the Carver Branch to children ages 9-11 on Monday, December 28, at 3:00 p.m. After the presentation, participants will make an mkeka, which is a woven placemat.
For more information or to register, call (225) 389-7460.
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Mrs. Claus Visits the Library! During the month of December while Santa
Claus is busy making toys and treats for boys and girls all over the world, Mrs. Santa Claus visits children at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. She will pick up letters and listen to requests for Santa. Children will also be given treats and participate in storytelling, activities, and carols. The Holiday Clown and a jolly elf will make a special guest appearance with Mrs. Santa Claus.
For children, ages 1 and up. Groups must register.
monday, november 30: Wednesday, December 9: Pride-Chaneyville Branch, 10:30 a.m. Scotlandville Branch, 10:30 a.m. tuesday, December 1: thursday, December 10: Greenwell Springs Road Regional Carver Branch, 10:30 a.m. Branch, 10 a.m. monday, December 14: Wednesday, December 2: Main Library, 10:30 a.m. Zachary Branch, 10 a.m. tuesday, December 15: thursday, December 3: Eden Park Branch, 10 a.m. Central Branch, 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 16: monday, December 7: Bluebonnet Regional Branch, Delmont Gardens Branch, 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. tuesday, December 8: thursday, December 17: Jones Creek Regional Branch, River Center Branch, 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. tuesday, December 22:
Baker Branch, 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Storytime A Christmas-themed storytime and craft is open to children ages 3-5 at
the Delmont Gardens Branch on Thursday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. After listening to a holiday story, the children will make a reindeer hat!
For more information, call (225) 354-7060.
Game Day Children ages 6-11 will get the chance to
play some old favorites on Game Day at the Delmont Gardens Branch! Crazy Eights, Go Fish, and Old Maid are all on the schedule for this fun time on Wednesday, December 16, at 2:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 354-7060.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas As the holidays approach, children ages 5-9 are invited to come to the
Eden Park Branch for a fun craft and story. Children will assemble a Santa face composed of 8 pieces and then choose colors to create their own versions of Santa.
To top off the program - which begins at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 21 – participants can share in the the holiday classic, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
For more information, call (225) 231-3260.
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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 five 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. Call your local library for more information. Organized groups must reserve a date and time other than those listed below.
Lapsit – for babies through crawling Bluebonnet Tuesdays, December 1, 8 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Time – for walking children through two years old Bluebonnet Wednesdays, December 2, 9 10:30 a.m. Pride-Chaneyville Mondays, December 7, 14 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime – for children three to five years old Baker Wednesdays, December 2, 9 10:30 a.m. Bluebonnet Monday, December 7 10:30 a.m. Pride-Chaneyville Mondays, December 7, 14 10:30 a.m. Scotlandville Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16 10:30 a.m.
Spanish Storytime – for ages and up Bluebonnet Thursdays, December 3, 10 10:30 a.m.
Night Storytime Pride-Chaneyville Thursday, December 17 6:30 p.m.
Flying Angels Come to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch and
celebrate the holidays! On Thursday, December 17, at 2:30 p.m., children are invited to listen to the story The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore and then make a Christmas angel.
For more information and to register, call (225) 658-1560.
Christmas Angels And Snowflakes It’s a holiday party! Children ages 5-11 are invited to listen to the story,
Dream Snow, by author and illustrator Eric Carle. Following the reading of the story, children will choose to make either a snowflake or an angel to take home.
The storytelling and craft will be held at Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Saturday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m.
For more information and to register, call (225) 274-4460.
Christmas Stories and Craft Celebrate the holidays by listening to a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before
Christmas and other holiday favorites for children at the River Center Branch. Program participants will also make a star, ball, or candy cane ornament from pipe cleaners and beads to hang on their Christmas tree! Children ages 3-6 are invited to participate in this program on Saturday, December 12, at 10:30 a.m. Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to participate in the bead craft.
For more information or to register, call (225) 389-4959.
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Give a children’s book!
Looking for a great children’s book to give someone special this holiday season? Here are some favorite children’s books of 2009:
A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck
Jan Brett’s Snowy Treasury
The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer’s Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors, by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tony Persiani
John Brown: His Fight for Freedom by John Hendrix
The Mitten (20th anniversary edition) by Jan Brett
Stagecoach Sal by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by Carson Ellis
Christmas Ornaments
Kids will get to have a part in their homes’ seasonal decorations when they come to an ornament- making event at Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch! Children ages 5-11 will make various Christmas ornaments to take home and place on their Christmas tree or use as part of their own Christmas decorations on Saturday, December 19, at 11:00 a.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4460.
Christmas Ribbon ookmarks B
Children ages 5-11 will listen to ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Melodye Rosales and then enjoy Christmas music while making colorful Christmas ribbon bookmarks for someone special. Refreshments will be served at this event at Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Monday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4460.
On View at the Library bluebonnet Regional branch Library Pop-up Books A selection of books from the pop-up collection of Kay Clark includes children’s tales, history, and beautiful art from Robert Sabuda and others.
Gone with the Wind Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the movie, Gone with the Wind with an exhibit including posters, pictures, and staff member Leslie Crane’s collection of dolls portraying characters in the film.
Greenwell springs Road Regional branch Handmade Quilt Display See handmade quilts by the Honeybee Quilters.
Artwork Local artists Susan Jackson, Brenda Parisi, and Geraldine Broussard will showcase their abstract and realist paintings.
African-American Angels Tanya Boudreaux will display her collection of African-American angels and John Solomon Coca-Cola trays.
Jones creek Regional branch Baton Rouge Plastic Scale Modelers The scale modelers will exhibit plastic replicas of military vehicles, airplanes, cars, and more.
The Beauty of Hawaii Baton Rouge naturalist and environmentalist, Charles Fryling, shares his photographs from a visit to the Hawaiian Islands.
main Library Mixed Media Teen from Broadmoor Middle School share their mixed media artwork.
Pride-chaneyville branch Quimper Faience Pottery Marie DeCoux displays selected Quimper faience pottery from her collection.
River center branch U.S. Civil War Artifacts View artifacts excavated by local collector Ward Reilly, who excavated from various sites in and around Baton Rouge, including the battle sites of the Siege of Port Hudson.
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Main Library 7711 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 231-3740 Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Branch Libraries baker branch Library 3501 Groom Road (225) 778-5940 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
bluebonnet Regional branch Library 9200 Bluebonnet Boulevard (225) 763-2240 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
carver branch Library 720 Terrace Street (225) 389-7440 Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m
central branch Library 11260 Joor Road (225) 262-2640 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Delmont Gardens branch Library 3351 Lorraine Street (225) 354-7040 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
eden Park branch Library 5131 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 231-3240 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Greenwell springs Road Regional branch Library 11300 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 274-4440 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Jones creek Regional branch Library 6222 Jones Creek Road (225) 756-1140 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Pride-chaneyville branch Library 13600 Pride–Port Hudson Road (225) 658-1540 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
River center branch Library 120 St. Louis Street (225) 389-4967 Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
scotlandville branch Library 7373 Scenic Highway (225) 354-7540 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Zachary branch Library 1900 Church Street (225) 658-1840 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m
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or other ideas to make your holiday celebration one are over! Books make meaningful gifts that entertain and of the best, the Library has everything to suit your needs! stay with children for a lifetime. Be sure to take a moment At the Library, you may check out books to have on hand and read with your child during this season. for out-of-town guests, or preview possible book purchases On behalf of the staff of the East Baton Rouge Parish for gift-giving. If you’re traveling out of town to visit family Library—have a wonderful holiday season filled with or friends, audio books, music CDs, and other resources happiness, good health, peace, and of course, GREAT are available at the Library to help make your trip more READS!
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Live @ Chelsea’s is a FREE monthly jazz concert featuring local talent. Previous performances have included The Jazz Vipers, Harry Anderson, John Smart, Betsy Braud, and The Baton Rouge Jazz Ensemble. Live @ Chelsea’s is sponsored by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library and Chelsea’s Café.
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Looking for the perfect gift for that certain someone who has everything? Give the gift that keeps on giving – reading. The Library proudly announces its continued tradition of selling our “golden” Library bookmark for just $5! Funds generated from this sale support many library programs, including Summer Reading, Attic Treasures & Collectibles, the Author-Illustrator program, and more.
For more information or to purchase your own bookmarks this holiday season, visit the Circulation Desk at the Main Library or call (225) 231-3745.
Movies on the Lot Do you miss the old “drive-in” movie experience
or want to enjoy it for the first time? Then grab a warm blanket and head to the Library for Movies on the Lot! A couple of Christmas favorites will be projected onto a big screen in the parking lot at the Main Library. Bring lawn chairs or sit in your car – the audio will be transmitted onto a radio frequency. You can just tune in to your radio to hear the movie! Free popcorn and drinks will also be provided. Bah, Humduck! A Looney Tunes Christmas will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the holiday classic, A Christmas Story will play at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19.
For more information, call (225) 231-3740.
Inside: Holiday Performances • Grant Workshop • Teen Bling • Family Storytimes and more!
Library Holiday Parades Library staff will march in several area parades this holiday season. Check
us out at the following:
Christmas in Central Baker Christmas Parade Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2:00 p.m.
(Baker) Christmas in Chaneyville
Saturday, December 5, 11:00 a.m. Christmas on the Creek Sunday, December 13, 2:00 p.m.
Christmas in Scotlandville (Jones Creek) Saturday, December 12, 10:00 a.m.
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Poetry Reading Love the beauty of the written
word being read aloud? Take part in a poetry reading with Sylvia Larane Green, poet and author of Gift of Life.
Green’s work has been published in numerous newsletters, including For Crying Out Loud, The Greater Capital Area Journal, Cross and Quill, and Handmaidens Webzine, and in newspapers such as The Southern Digest and National African American News. Green’s first book, Gift of Life, is a collection of inspirational poems.
The poetry reading will take place at the Delmont Gardens Branch on Tuesday, December 1, at 5:00 p.m. For more information and to register, call (225) 354-7050.
Sounds of the Season
For sounds of the season live and in person, come out to the Jones Creek Regional Branch during December! Local church and youth group choirs will sing on Sundays, December 6, 13, and 20, at 3:00 p.m. in the atrium.
The performances include choirs from Greater True Love Missionary Baptist Church, Greater Philadelphia Baptist Church, the Mu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Youth Affiliates, and F.I.S.S.H Bible Study Ministry.
For more information, call (225) 756-1150.
The Joy of Drawing
Are you a beginning artist who ants to learn some new tricks? roaden your skills through a class onducted by a local artist and LSU tudent. Brandy Luther will teach he basics of 2-point perspectives nd figure drawing at the Jones reek Regional Branch on Saturday, ecember 12, at 3:00 p.m.
For more information or to egister, call (225) 756-1150.
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The whole family can enjoy an evening filled with holiday stories and songs of the season for the Holiday Family Storytime and Sing-a-long at the Creek! Children, ages 2-11, will make a special snowman gift bag, perfect as a last- minute holiday gift!
Join the fun at the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Monday, December 21, at 7:00 p.m.
Not close to the Creek? No problem! Visit the Zachary Branch on Tuesday, December 15, at 6:30 p.m. Both adults and children, ages 3 and up, will enjoy listening to holiday stories, singing songs, and decorating gift bags for holiday giving.
To register and for more information, call (225) 756-1160 or (225) 658-1860.
Holiday Cookie Swap Bring samples of your favorite cookie or dessert recipes
and swap with other local bakers at the Baker Branch! Coffee will be served. Come enjoy some sweet treats Tuesday, December 15, at 10:00 a.m.
For more information, call (225) 778-5940.
Quick and Easy Christmas Cookies Want to give holiday treats as little gifts this season? A demonstration will
be given of various quick and easy cookie recipes, plus ways to gift-wrap them at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch on Saturday, December 5, at 1:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 658-1540.
Holiday Angels It’s a holiday craft for both young and old to enjoy! Come to the Scotlandville
Branch on Thursday, December 3, at 10:00 a.m. and at 6:30 p.m. and learn how to make a beautiful holiday angel with JoAnn Fryling.
For more information or to register, call (225) 354-7550.
The Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24, for Christmas Eve; Friday, December 25, for Christmas Day; and Thursday, December 31, for New Year’s Eve.
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Holiday Mix Dance Performance
Kris Cangelosi’s Dance Project will present a FREE holiday dance program at the Library! This will be a holiday treat for the entire family, including children ages 6 and up. Visit the Main Library on Monday, December 14, or the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Wednesday, December 16. Both events will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Visit www.cangelosidanceproject.com, or call (225) 231-3760 for more information.
National History Day All 6th through 12th-grade social studies teachers are invited to attend
an information session about National History Day! The session will help teachers learn how to incorporate the National History Day program into the classroom, which aims to create enthusiasm in students about history! Attend this session at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, at the Main Library.
RSVP to Beth West at (504) 528-1944, extension 350, or e-mail historyday@ nationalww2museum.org.
Literacy Week The Greater Baton Rouge Literacy Coalition will hold
its second annual Literacy Week celebration December 1-7. Numerous events will run in conjunction with Literacy Week, including a poetry reading and student anthology release at Barnes & Noble, 2590 CitiPlace Court, on Wednesday,
December 2, at 7:00 p.m. Shop Barnes & Noble all week and mention GBRLC at the register to benefit local literacy efforts.
For a complete list of Literacy Week events, visit www.gbrliteracy.org or call (225) 381-7141 for more information.
POPL Fundraiser: Gift-Wrapping at Barnes & Noble, CitiPlace
Support literacy, and your Library! Begin your holiday gift-giving at Barnes and Noble, 2590 CitiPlace Court, from Friday, December 11, through Sunday, December 13, and have your gifts gift-wrapped at the Library information table. We accept donations to help raise funds, which will be used for various programming throughout the year. Funds generated through the Library friends group, Patrons of the Public Library (POPL), are used to keep virtually all Library programming FREE to you!
Grant-Seeking Basics
Nonprofit organizations will have the opportunity to learn all about grant-seeking basics through a series of workshops offered by the Cooperating Collection of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library.
The free workshops, led by the River Center Branch’s reference librarian John Hansen, will present an overview of the funding research for those seeking grants from foundations and grant-making public charities. Hansen will also offer tips on how to best identify funding sources for your nonprofit organizations, with a focus on utilizing the Foundation Center’s top-tier searchable database, Foundation Directory Online.
These workshops will be held at the River Center Branch on Wednesday, December 2, and Saturday, December 5, at 12:00 p.m.
For more information and to register, call (225) 389-4967.
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baker branch “Baker Evening Book Club” tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m. The Hand I Fan With by T ina McElroy Ansa.
“Baker Morning Book Club” monday, December 14, at 10:30 a.m. Deck the Halls by Mar y Higgins Clark.
bluebonnet Regional branch third W ednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Everyman by Philip Roth
central branch Last thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m. Travels with Charlie by John Steinbeck
main Librar y “Mystery Lovers Book Club” tuesday, December 5, at noon Read your favorite myster y short stories and anthologies
“Anarchist Book Club” Fourth W ednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Greenwell springs Road Regional branch Last monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
“Teen Book Club” monday, December 21, at 6:30 p.m. Soul Enchilada by David MacInnis Gill
Jones creek Regional branch third tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
“Books into Movies Book Club” First tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Pride-chaneyville branch saturday, December 5, at 10:30 a.m. Read any book by Elizabeth George
Recycled Reads, the Library gift bookstore, will be closed in December. The bookstore will continue
with its regular schedule next year. The next book
sale will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010.
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Tax 101 and IRS Updates Need some help preparing for the 2010 tax season? Local
small business owners can listen as Stephanie Brooks and Sheri Robinson of BL Tax Service present information about taxes and IRS updates on Tuesday, December 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Baker Branch.
To register and for more information, call (225) 778-5940.
Country Diet Need some dietary treatment tips or want some
advice on the best ways to prepare your food? Dr. Raynando L. Banks will discuss his newly-released book, Country Diet: A Diet Book for African-Americans, at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Saturday, December 12, at 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Banks’ book gives dietary treatment for diabetes, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),
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childhood obesity, and adult obesity. During the talk, Dr.
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Banks will present a food preparation demonstration to help participants develop and maintain healthy eating habits.
For more information and to register, call (225) computer classes at the Library In addition to the regularly scheduled classes at the Main Library, the following computer classes will be held for adults in December. Registration is required for some classes. For more information or to register, call the individual branch.
baker branch (225) 778-5940 introduction to microsoft excel ii saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. Learn how to use more advanced math functions, as well as how to create charts and graphs.
introduction to Gmail saturday, December 19, 10:00 a.m. Participants will learn how to utilize the most widely-used e-mail service available today .
bluebonnet Regional branch (225) 763-2250 beginning microsoft W ord thursday, December 10, 10:00 a.m. Learn how to edit documents, including formatting page margins , changing font types and sizes, and more.
introduction to microsoft excel 2003 saturday, December 12, 10:00 a.m. Learn how to create a basic spreadsheet.
using microsoft W ord 2003 to make a newsletter thursday, December 17, 10:00 a.m. In this intermediate class, students will learn to use columns, text boxes, and graphics in Microsoft W ord.
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chocolate! For more information, call (225) 778-5960.
certain something? Are you in a holiday crafting mood? Drop by the Baker Branch and make a unique Christmas tree ornament out of recycled CDs. Join in the fun on Thursday, December 17, at 4:30 p.m. We’ll provide all of the supplies and serve hot
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make a christmas Gift box Looking for a unique way to wrap a gift this
year? Come to the Baker Branch and learn how to make distinctive folded paper gift boxes on Thursday, December 10, at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, call (225) 778-5960.
Holiday sugar and spice bath salts
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Indulge yourself and the people on your gift list with some sweet and spicy
own sugar! Come and get creative with your holiday gifts at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch on Tuesday, December 22, at 2:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 763-2270.
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Photography contest W inners! To commemorate National Archives Month in October, the Library held
a photography competition for children and teens, ages 6-17. More than 30 people entered.
First prize went to Abigail Gallagher, whose photograph Power Power vs. Simplicity vs. Simplicity is a close-up of one of the lions on the west steps of the Old State Capitol. Gallagher won an MP3 player. Second place went to Kyla B. D’Arensbourg, who won passes to the Old Governor’s Mansion and the book, Images of Baton Rouge, donated by Foundation for Historical Louisiana.
Third place went to Javon LeBlanc, who won a copy of Old South Baton Rouge: The Roots of Hope. Kathryn Bailey won honorable mention.
Dangle earrings and bracelets Get crafty with your gift list at the Delmont Gardens Branch! The Delmont
First place photo by Abigail Gallagher
Merry Christmas Everywhere!
Children ages 5-11 will learn how Christmas is celebrated in various countries around the world through the book, Merry Christmas Everywhere! For a fun craft, children will make tassels using scissors and yarn or ribbon, which Jamaicans use in their parades for Jonkonnu, their celebration of Christmas. Join in at the Carver Branch on Wednesday, December 16, at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, call (225) 389-7460.
Art Club will learn to make dangle earrings and bracelets, as well as how to make gift boxes out of book covers. Not a member of the club? You can join at this meeting! Come join in the fun on Wednesday, December 23, at 2:00 p.m.
To register and for more information, call (225) 354-7070.
Anime cosplay Afternoon Do you love anime? Do you love to dress up like your favorite
anime character? Then we have the program for you! Come to Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Saturday, December 5, at 2:30 p.m. to watch some cool anime and to compete with other anime fans for best costume. Wearing a costume is not required to
attend the program, but it will sure make it more fun! For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4470.
teen Art show and Reception Teens, express yourself @ the Library! Students of Broadmoor Middle School
will exhibit their mixed media works of art at the Main Library throughout the month of December. A reception for the exhibit will be held on Saturday, December 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public.
For more information, call (225) 231-3770.
christmas ball craft Celebrate the holiday season by making your own special
ornament at the River Center Branch! Participants will use Styrofoam balls, pins, ribbons, and sequins to construct their own colorful ball to decorate the Christmas tree. Teens ages 12-17 are invited to participate on Monday, December 21, at 3:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 389-4959.
Paper clip Jewelr y Learn to coil and shape paper clips, embellish with beads, and make
jewelry at the Zachary Branch! This craft is perfect for a last-minute holiday gift or just something for you! Join in on making jewelry in a unique way on Tuesday, December 22, at 2:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 658-1870.
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Dog Tales & a Biscuit to Boot!
Children, ages 5 to 8, can share a book with animals from the LSU Tiger HATS (Human Animal Therapy Services) at the Carver Branch. After the children read to the special therapy animals dogs, they will get to make a fun craft – a Christmas ornament out of a dog biscuit! See Tiger HATS on Saturday, December 5, at 10:00 a.m.
Tiger HATS is a community organization sponsored by the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. It is composed of volunteers from the LSU Veterinary School and interested persons from the Baton Rouge community. The purpose of the Tiger HATS program is to demonstrate the benefits of human-animal interaction through programs such as this.
For more information and to register, call (225) 389-7460.
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Braille Letters From Santa!
The National Federation of the Blind is offering parents the chance to request a letter from Santa in Braille that will be sent to their child! Parents have the option to write a personalized message, and requests must be made by Friday, December 18, in order for letters to reach the children by Christmas.
Visit www.nfb.org for more information and to access the request form.
Christmas Tree Story and Crafts
Get into the holiday spirit! Children ages 5-9 are invited to listen to the silly story, Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, at the Baker Branch on Saturday, December 5, at 11:00 a.m. After the story, children will make a Christmas tree-shaped ornament to take home.
For more information, call (225) 778-5960.
Kwanzaa Celebration
It’s Kwanzaa time! Sadie Roberts-Joseph from the Odell S. Williams Now and Then Museum of African-American History will make a presentation on the seven principles of Kwanzaa at the Carver Branch to children ages 9-11 on Monday, December 28, at 3:00 p.m. After the presentation, participants will make an mkeka, which is a woven placemat.
For more information or to register, call (225) 389-7460.
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Mrs. Claus Visits the Library! During the month of December while Santa
Claus is busy making toys and treats for boys and girls all over the world, Mrs. Santa Claus visits children at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. She will pick up letters and listen to requests for Santa. Children will also be given treats and participate in storytelling, activities, and carols. The Holiday Clown and a jolly elf will make a special guest appearance with Mrs. Santa Claus.
For children, ages 1 and up. Groups must register.
monday, november 30: Wednesday, December 9: Pride-Chaneyville Branch, 10:30 a.m. Scotlandville Branch, 10:30 a.m. tuesday, December 1: thursday, December 10: Greenwell Springs Road Regional Carver Branch, 10:30 a.m. Branch, 10 a.m. monday, December 14: Wednesday, December 2: Main Library, 10:30 a.m. Zachary Branch, 10 a.m. tuesday, December 15: thursday, December 3: Eden Park Branch, 10 a.m. Central Branch, 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 16: monday, December 7: Bluebonnet Regional Branch, Delmont Gardens Branch, 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. tuesday, December 8: thursday, December 17: Jones Creek Regional Branch, River Center Branch, 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. tuesday, December 22:
Baker Branch, 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Storytime A Christmas-themed storytime and craft is open to children ages 3-5 at
the Delmont Gardens Branch on Thursday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. After listening to a holiday story, the children will make a reindeer hat!
For more information, call (225) 354-7060.
Game Day Children ages 6-11 will get the chance to
play some old favorites on Game Day at the Delmont Gardens Branch! Crazy Eights, Go Fish, and Old Maid are all on the schedule for this fun time on Wednesday, December 16, at 2:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 354-7060.
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas As the holidays approach, children ages 5-9 are invited to come to the
Eden Park Branch for a fun craft and story. Children will assemble a Santa face composed of 8 pieces and then choose colors to create their own versions of Santa.
To top off the program - which begins at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 21 – participants can share in the the holiday classic, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.
For more information, call (225) 231-3260.
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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 five 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. Call your local library for more information. Organized groups must reserve a date and time other than those listed below.
Lapsit – for babies through crawling Bluebonnet Tuesdays, December 1, 8 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Time – for walking children through two years old Bluebonnet Wednesdays, December 2, 9 10:30 a.m. Pride-Chaneyville Mondays, December 7, 14 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime – for children three to five years old Baker Wednesdays, December 2, 9 10:30 a.m. Bluebonnet Monday, December 7 10:30 a.m. Pride-Chaneyville Mondays, December 7, 14 10:30 a.m. Scotlandville Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16 10:30 a.m.
Spanish Storytime – for ages and up Bluebonnet Thursdays, December 3, 10 10:30 a.m.
Night Storytime Pride-Chaneyville Thursday, December 17 6:30 p.m.
Flying Angels Come to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch and
celebrate the holidays! On Thursday, December 17, at 2:30 p.m., children are invited to listen to the story The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore and then make a Christmas angel.
For more information and to register, call (225) 658-1560.
Christmas Angels And Snowflakes It’s a holiday party! Children ages 5-11 are invited to listen to the story,
Dream Snow, by author and illustrator Eric Carle. Following the reading of the story, children will choose to make either a snowflake or an angel to take home.
The storytelling and craft will be held at Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Saturday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m.
For more information and to register, call (225) 274-4460.
Christmas Stories and Craft Celebrate the holidays by listening to a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before
Christmas and other holiday favorites for children at the River Center Branch. Program participants will also make a star, ball, or candy cane ornament from pipe cleaners and beads to hang on their Christmas tree! Children ages 3-6 are invited to participate in this program on Saturday, December 12, at 10:30 a.m. Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to participate in the bead craft.
For more information or to register, call (225) 389-4959.
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Give a children’s book!
Looking for a great children’s book to give someone special this holiday season? Here are some favorite children’s books of 2009:
A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck
Jan Brett’s Snowy Treasury
The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer’s Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors, by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tony Persiani
John Brown: His Fight for Freedom by John Hendrix
The Mitten (20th anniversary edition) by Jan Brett
Stagecoach Sal by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by Carson Ellis
Christmas Ornaments
Kids will get to have a part in their homes’ seasonal decorations when they come to an ornament- making event at Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch! Children ages 5-11 will make various Christmas ornaments to take home and place on their Christmas tree or use as part of their own Christmas decorations on Saturday, December 19, at 11:00 a.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4460.
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Children ages 5-11 will listen to ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by Melodye Rosales and then enjoy Christmas music while making colorful Christmas ribbon bookmarks for someone special. Refreshments will be served at this event at Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Monday, December 21, at 11:00 a.m.
For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4460.
On View at the Library bluebonnet Regional branch Library Pop-up Books A selection of books from the pop-up collection of Kay Clark includes children’s tales, history, and beautiful art from Robert Sabuda and others.
Gone with the Wind Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the movie, Gone with the Wind with an exhibit including posters, pictures, and staff member Leslie Crane’s collection of dolls portraying characters in the film.
Greenwell springs Road Regional branch Handmade Quilt Display See handmade quilts by the Honeybee Quilters.
Artwork Local artists Susan Jackson, Brenda Parisi, and Geraldine Broussard will showcase their abstract and realist paintings.
African-American Angels Tanya Boudreaux will display her collection of African-American angels and John Solomon Coca-Cola trays.
Jones creek Regional branch Baton Rouge Plastic Scale Modelers The scale modelers will exhibit plastic replicas of military vehicles, airplanes, cars, and more.
The Beauty of Hawaii Baton Rouge naturalist and environmentalist, Charles Fryling, shares his photographs from a visit to the Hawaiian Islands.
main Library Mixed Media Teen from Broadmoor Middle School share their mixed media artwork.
Pride-chaneyville branch Quimper Faience Pottery Marie DeCoux displays selected Quimper faience pottery from her collection.
River center branch U.S. Civil War Artifacts View artifacts excavated by local collector Ward Reilly, who excavated from various sites in and around Baton Rouge, including the battle sites of the Siege of Port Hudson.
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Main Library 7711 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 231-3740 Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Branch Libraries baker branch Library 3501 Groom Road (225) 778-5940 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
bluebonnet Regional branch Library 9200 Bluebonnet Boulevard (225) 763-2240 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
carver branch Library 720 Terrace Street (225) 389-7440 Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m
central branch Library 11260 Joor Road (225) 262-2640 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Delmont Gardens branch Library 3351 Lorraine Street (225) 354-7040 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
eden Park branch Library 5131 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 231-3240 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Greenwell springs Road Regional branch Library 11300 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 274-4440 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Jones creek Regional branch Library 6222 Jones Creek Road (225) 756-1140 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Pride-chaneyville branch Library 13600 Pride–Port Hudson Road (225) 658-1540 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
River center branch Library 120 St. Louis Street (225) 389-4967 Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
scotlandville branch Library 7373 Scenic Highway (225) 354-7540 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Zachary branch Library 1900 Church Street (225) 658-1840 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m
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