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If you love hearing stories before bedtime, then put on your favorite PJ’s and join us at Ascension Parish Library for a Pajama Storytime all about forest animals. We’ll sing fun songs, read great stories, and you’ll get to make a fall themed owl craft to take home. Pajama Storytime will be held on Tuesday, September 10 in Donaldsonville and Dutchtown, and on Thursday, September 12 in Gonzales and Galvez. All Pajama Storytimes begin at 6:30 p.m. This program is designed for children ages 7 and younger and their families. For more information on this program, please contact the library in Gonzales at 647-3955, in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Galvez at 622-3339, or in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
Kaomoji is a popular Japanese emoticon style made up of Japanese characters and grammar punctuations, and are used to express emotion in texting and cyber communication. On Wednesday, September 4, join us at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at 4 PM and make your kaomoji ping pong balls. However, if crafting isn’t your thing, don’t worry. We’ll also have a Wii U available if you’d prefer to just play.
Kokusaika is Japanese for “internationalization,” and that’s what this club is all about. If you’re interested in cosplay, anime, manga, gaming, etc., then this Japanese cultural club for teens is for you! This program is open to all teens ages 12 through 18. Cosplay is welcome. For more information, please contact Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at 647-3955.
If you love hearing stories before bedtime, then put on your favorite PJ’s and join us at Ascension Parish Library for a Pajama Storytime all about forest animals. We’ll sing fun songs, read great stories, and you’ll get to make a fall themed owl craft to take home. Pajama Storytime will be held on Tuesday, September 10 in Donaldsonville and Dutchtown, and on Thursday, September 12 in Gonzales and Galvez. All Pajama Storytimes begin at 6:30 p.m. This program is designed for children ages 7 and younger and their families. For more information on this program, please contact the library in Gonzales at 647-3955, in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Galvez at 622-3339, or in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
Friends have changed meeting location to Dutchtown for this month. - Joyce 8/8/19
Don’t miss your opportunity to prepare for the ACT test at the Ascension Parish Library! The library will administer a free practice ACT tests on the following dates: Saturday, September 7, at the Donaldsonville and Gonzales locations, Saturday, October 5, at the Galvez location, and Saturday, October 19 at the Dutchtown location. All practice tests are courtesy of Princeton Review of Baton Rouge. Practice tests start at 9:00 AM and last approximately 4 hours. Space is limited, and registration is required. Those students interested should register by calling any location of the Ascension Parish Library began on August 1. Remember to bring your calculators to the test!
The Ascension Parish Master Gardeners Association under the direction of the LSU AgCenter is holding its Fall library series of educational workshops with gardening and landscaping tips geared to both novice and advanced gardeners. The workshops to be hosted by the Ascension Parish Library are:
Fall Tree & Shrub Selections, Proper Planting & Care: September 17, 6:30 PM, Dutchtown
Take advantage of the fall season and add new trees and shrubs to your landscape. Andre Brock, LSU Horticulture Agent in St. John the Baptist Parish, will discuss how to select the right plant for the right location. Learn how to properly plant your trees and shrubs and how to take care of them during the first crucial year, so that they will thrive for many years to come. To register, call the Dutchtown location at (225) 673-8699.
The Ascension Parish Master Gardeners Association under the direction of the LSU AgCenter is holding its Fall library series of educational workshops with gardening and landscaping tips geared to both novice and advanced gardeners. The workshops to be hosted by the Ascension Parish Library are:
Fall Plant Swap and Gardening Tips and Questions: October 1, 6:00 PM, Gonzales
Do you have a list of gardening questions? This is your chance to finally get the answers you need. A panel of Master Gardeners will have gardening tips and answer any of your gardening questions. Then you will have an opportunity to participate in an old-fashioned tradition – a Plant Swap! Bring your labeled plants, cuttings, bulbs, or seeds to exchange with local gardeners. You will leave with lots of information as well as new plants for your garden. To register, call the Gonzales location at 647-3955.
Susuwatari, translated as “travelling soot" or “soot sprites”, is the name of a fictitious yōkai devised by Hayao Miyazaki for the famous anime-productions My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away. These shy, slightly frightful creatures live in abandoned buildings and houses, and can perform work in return for small star shaped food. On Monday, September 9, join us at the library in Gonzales at 6 PM and make an adorable, fluffy soot sprite of your very own. With a little magic, maybe they’ll do some chores at home! However, if crafting isn’t your thing, don’t worry. We’ll also have Wii U available if you’d prefer to just play.
Kanji Klub is Ascension Parish Library’s anime club designed for adults ages 18 and up. It is dedicated to expanding creativity and cultural appreciation through anime and pop culture related crafting. For more information about this program, call the library in Gonzales at 647-3955.
Are you looking for ways to help your students with the new school year? Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales is conducting two workshops on free online library resources that are perfect for homework help and curriculum planning! These workshops will give you step-by-step introductions to numerous resources that teach math, English, science, history, and test preparation. These workshops will be held in our technology classroom where every person will be able to sit at a desktop computer and personally explore which resources most interest them.
The first program, held on September 17, at 6:00 PM, is open to parents and educators of children aged pre-k to 5th grade. You will be introduced to free resources available through the library such as Sesame Street eBooks, World Book, True Flix, TumbleBooks, and Hoopla. These resources cover everything from matching and counting, literacy, history, science, and even fiction stories that support early math concepts. They include ebooks, audiobooks, interactive games, videos, and activities that go along with lessons.
The second program, held on September 19, at 6:00 PM, is open to parents, educators, and teens and focuses on content for grades 6th through 12th. You will be introduced to resources such as Learning Express, Universal Class, Access Science, Science Flix, and Homework Louisiana. These resources offer everything from science projects, scholarly articles, quizzes, practice ACT tests, college and career preparation, and live tutors.
To register, please call 647-3955. Due to limited seating in the technology classroom, it is important to specify which program(s) you would like to attend.
Are you looking for ways to help your students with the new school year? Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales is conducting two workshops on free online library resources that are perfect for homework help and curriculum planning! These workshops will give you step-by-step introductions to numerous resources that teach math, English, science, history, and test preparation. These workshops will be held in our technology classroom where every person will be able to sit at a desktop computer and personally explore which resources most interest them.
The first program, held on September 17, at 6:00 PM, is open to parents and educators of children aged pre-k to 5th grade. You will be introduced to free resources available through the library such as Sesame Street eBooks, World Book, True Flix, TumbleBooks, and Hoopla. These resources cover everything from matching and counting, literacy, history, science, and even fiction stories that support early math concepts. They include ebooks, audiobooks, interactive games, videos, and activities that go along with lessons.
The second program, held on September 19, at 6:00 PM, is open to parents, educators, and teens and focuses on content for grades 6th through 12th. You will be introduced to resources such as Learning Express, Universal Class, Access Science, Science Flix, and Homework Louisiana. These resources offer everything from science projects, scholarly articles, quizzes, practice ACT tests, college and career preparation, and live tutors.
To register, please call 647-3955. Due to limited seating in the technology classroom, it is important to specify which program(s) you would like to attend.
The Canary Islanders settled Louisiana in the late 18th century. The role of Spain in the development of Louisiana is integral to our development culturally and historically. The descendants of the Canary Island people symbolize the last living remnant of Spanish colonial Louisiana. Speaker, Mr. Stephen Estopinal is from St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes and is a descendent of the Canary Islanders. Mr. Estopinal is also, a Civil Engineer and U.S. Army veteran. He will be at the Ascension Parish library in Donaldsonville, on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 6:00 PM to give a presentation on the Canary Islanders. Following his presentation, he will do a book signing on historical fiction novels he has written about the Canary Islanders. Registration is required, so call the library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052 to reserve your spot today!
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. First observed in 1982, Banned Books Week highlights banned and challenged books while encouraging patrons to exercise their right to read without censorship. This year, Banned Books Week is September 22 – September 28, 2019 and this year’s theme is “Censorship Leaves Us in the Dark. Keep the Light On.”
Celebrate Banned Books Week at the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales on Tuesday, September 24, at 6:00 PM by watching The Glass Castle. The Glass Castle is a movie based on the bestselling memoir by Jeannette Walls, one of the most frequently challenged books by many schools and some libraries. The film, starring Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, and Naomi Watts, chronicles the adventures of an eccentric, resilient and tight-knit family. It depicts a young woman who, influenced by the joyfully wild nature of her deeply dysfunctional father, found the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.
The Glass Castle is rated PG-13. Some material may not be suitable for children under age 13. For more information or to register for this event, call 647-3955. For more information on Banned Books Week, visit www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/banned.
Hey Kids! Did you know if you are in kindergarten or above you can sign up for a library card? Your library card allows you to check out the newest books and kid’s magazines the library has to offer. At the library you can find some of your favorite series like Secret Coders, The Penderwicks, and Star Powers, as well as some of your favorite authors like Eric Litwin, Andrea Beaty, Dan Santat, and much more.
Don’t have a library card? Don’t worry! Just bring your parent with you to any Ascension Parish Library location to sign up for your very first library card! All children entering kindergarten through eighth grade who sign up for their first card will be invited to add their name to our knowledge tree, and spin the prize wheel to receive a prize. Prizes for library card sign up will be available for the whole month of September.
Arrrrg ye ready to find hidden pirate treasure? During the month of September 2019, all ye wee pirates grab a Pirate Treasure Map at the Dutchtown location of the Ascension Parish Library. Now, ye can follow the dotted line and find the treasures hidden at “X marks the spots” around the library. Turn in yer findings to receive yer own piece of pirate booty.
Encourage your preschoolers to explore their world as they begin learning pre-science skills through fun hands-on activities and stories. Mother Goose Asks Why is a four-week series starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, and continuing for the next three Wednesdays at Ascension Parish Library in Galvez. Your preschoolers will practice using their critical thinking and observation skills to experiment, predict, sort, and classify, just like a real scientist!
This program is designed for preschoolers, ages 3 – 5. Please register by calling the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339. Space is limited, so be sure to register as early as possible.
Whether you are a first time builder or a master at Lego construction, you are sure to have a fun time putting the pieces together at Ascension Parish Library’s Lego Club. Build whatever you can imagine on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 10:30 AM in Gonzales. We provide the Legos, but materials and creations must stay at the library, so you might want to bring a camera to capture the moment!
Lego Club is open to 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 information on this program, contact the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at 647-3955.
Fall is here, and with it comes cooling temperatures, lots of good music, and nice sunsets. Use glow-in-the dark pony beads and string of stretchy elastic cord to design your very own, one-of-a-kind friendship bracelet. This fun and exciting event is geared for children of all ages and it happens Tuesday, September 17th at 4:30 PM, at the library in Donaldsonville. For more information please call the Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052.
Come play and have fun at the first Nursery Rhyme Olympics hosted by the Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM. With eight different activities, such as the Mother Goose Waddle and the Jack Be Nimble Obstacle Course, the games are sure to please your toddlers and preschoolers (while teaching them a thing or two). Your child will feel like a real Olympian when they receive a special medal and a Nursery Rhyme Coloring Booklet.
This program is geared towards toddlers and preschoolers, but all are welcomed to attend the festivities. For more information on this program, please contact the Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
Are you interested in exposing your child to a new language in a fun and age appropriate setting? Join us for Bilingual Storytime! Children ages 7 and younger and their families are invited to take part in an exciting and interactive storytime that is presented entirely in English and Spanish. Enjoy thirty minutes of stories, songs, and active play, followed by a fun and easy craft. Bilingual Storytime will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 19 in Gonzales. For more information on this program, please contact the library in Gonzales at 647-3955, in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Galvez at 622-3339, or in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
¿Está interesado en exponer a su hijo a un nuevo idioma en un ambiente divertido y apropiado para su edad? ¡Únase a nosotros para contar cuentos bilingües! Los niños menores de 7 años y sus familiares están invitados a participar en una emocionante e interactiva hora de cuentos que se presentaran completamente en inglés y español. Disfrute de treinta minutos de historias, canciones y juegos interactivos, seguidos de una manualidad divertida y fácil. La hora de cuentos bilingüe se llevará a cabo a las 6:00 PM el 19 de septiembre en Gonzales. Para obtener más información sobre este programa, comuníquese con la biblioteca en Gonzales al 647-3955, en Donaldsonville al 473-8052, en Galvez al 622-3339, o en Dutchtown al 673-8699.
Make connections and create machines with easy and swappable circuit boards! Explore circuitry safely with littleBits® and unleash your inner engineer! All littleBits® components must stay at the library for future programs, so feel free to bring a camera if you want to record all of the fun.
littleBits is scheduled in Dutchtown for Saturday, September 21, at 10:30 AM. This program is designed for children in grades 2 and above, younger children may need assistance from a parent or older sibling. For more information, please call Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Dutchtown at 673-8699, in Galvez at 622-3339, or in Gonzales at 647-3955.
Make a necklace (or keychain) that’s all your own with Shrinky Dinks®! It’s so simple to make your own monogram using just some Shrinky Dinks®, markers, and a few simple supplies. We’ll show you how. Ascension Parish Library and the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office are happy to team up to provide this workshop. All materials will be provided. Children under the age of 7 may need help from an older sibling. This program will take place on Thursday, September 26 at 4:30 PM, at the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Hickley M. Waguespack Center in Donaldsonville, 1201 Maginnis Street.
As always, if you need a library card, we’ll be happy to sign you up for one during our visit. Children 13 and younger will need a parental signature. Anyone over the age of 14 can register for an adult card, but you will need to provide a photo ID. (High School IDs are fine.)
The Ascension Parish Master Gardeners Association under the direction of the LSU AgCenter is holding its Fall library series of educational workshops with gardening and landscaping tips geared to both novice and advanced gardeners. The workshops to be hosted by the Ascension Parish Library are:
Fall Lawn Care & Identification of Weeds in Our Lawns & Landscapes: September 10, 6:30 PM, Galvez
Fall is one of the most important times in lawn care. If you take the time to properly care for your lawn during the early fall you will have a healthier lawn the following spring. Ronald Strahan, LSU Professor of Plant Environmental & Soil Sciences, will help to identify and control weeds that can mar a beautiful lawn in the spring. Participants are welcome to bring samples of weeds from their lawns for identification and learn best practices to control them. To register, call the Galvez location at (225) 622-3339.
