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The first American man to go into space, Alan B. Shepard Jr. was born on November 18, 1923. On November 2, 1957 the USSR launched Sputnik 2 with a dog (Laika), which was the 1st animal to be put into orbit. On November 19, 1969 Apollo 12's Charles Conrad & Alan Bean become 3rd & 4th humans on the Moon. On November 13, 1980 US spacecraft Voyager 1 sends back 1st close-up pictures of Saturn. For this month’s Kokusaika, we’ll be celebrating the advancements in space travel by creating Nebula Space Jars. If crafting isn’t your thing, we will have a Wii U set up for those that want to play games.
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 bears. We’ll sing songs, read great stories, and you’ll get to make a pair of bear paws to wear for fun pretend play. Pajama Storytime will be held on Tuesday, November 12 in Donaldsonville and Dutchtown, and on Thursday, November 14 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.
Did you know that Storytime begins at birth? Ascension Parish Library offers a variety of storytimes for children from birth through age five. All of our storytimes are fun, interactive, and engaging, and promote early literacy skills. We’ll make learning fun, and your child’s face will light up with excitement as they sing along with their favorite songs and participate in interactive picture books. Storytime is also great for boosting your child’s social confidence, and you’ll be amazed at how much they come out of their shells in just a few short weeks as they interact with other children and with our staff. Children are not the only ones who benefit from the social aspects of storytime. As a parent, you’ll to get to know other parents who have children of a similar age and stage.
Babytime is for babies from birth through 18 months old. It’s an excellent chance for babies and caregivers to bond over books. Babytime is fast paced and energetic, and includes interactive board books and a variety of songs and fingerplays for babies and caregivers to enjoy together. Babytime will be held on Thursdays at 10:00 AM from October 3 through November 21 in Gonzales and Dutchtown.
Registration is required for all storytimes. Parents can register their child in advance by either calling or visiting the library. For more information on these fun-filled, educational programs, please contact Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at 647-3955, in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Galvez at 622-3339, or in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
Did you know that Storytime begins at birth? Ascension Parish Library offers a variety of storytimes for children from birth through age five. All of our storytimes are fun, interactive, and engaging, and promote early literacy skills. We’ll make learning fun, and your child’s face will light up with excitement as they sing along with their favorite songs and participate in interactive picture books. Storytime is also great for boosting your child’s social confidence, and you’ll be amazed at how much they come out of their shells in just a few short weeks as they interact with other children and with our staff. Children are not the only ones who benefit from the social aspects of storytime. As a parent, you’ll to get to know other parents who have children of a similar age and stage.
Toddler Storytime is for active, adventurous, wiggly toddlers, from 15 months old through age 2. We’ll entertain your toddler, and make learning fun, as you participate with them and soak up quality time together. Toddler Storytime will be held on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM from October 2 through November 20 at all locations.
Registration is required for all storytimes. Parents can register their child in advance by either calling or visiting the library. For more information on these fun-filled, educational programs, please contact Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at 647-3955, in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Galvez at 622-3339, or in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
Did you know that Storytime begins at birth? Ascension Parish Library offers a variety of storytimes for children from birth through age five. All of our storytimes are fun, interactive, and engaging, and promote early literacy skills. We’ll make learning fun, and your child’s face will light up with excitement as they sing along with their favorite songs and participate in interactive picture books. Storytime is also great for boosting your child’s social confidence, and you’ll be amazed at how much they come out of their shells in just a few short weeks as they interact with other children and with our staff. Children are not the only ones who benefit from the social aspects of storytime. As a parent, you’ll to get to know other parents who have children of a similar age and stage.
Preschool Storytime is for children ages 3 through 5. These storytimes are an exciting half-hour of stories, songs, and active play. Children attend Preschool Storytime on their own, without their parents. This helps them prepare for attending Preschool or Kindergarten on their own, and gives them a great sense of independence. Preschool Storytime will be held on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM from October 2 through November 20 in Gonzales, Galvez, and Dutchtown.
Registration is required for all storytimes. Parents can register their child in advance by either calling or visiting the library. For more information on these fun-filled, educational programs, please contact Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at 647-3955, in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Galvez at 622-3339, or in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at poetry, but that blank piece of paper made it tough to get started? Blackout poetry combines words and art to make a one-of-a-kind creation using existing text. Starting with pages of writing, cover up chosen words with simple lines or drawings, leaving a poem behind! During the month of October, Ascension Parish Library branches in Donaldsonville and Galvez will have recycled book pages and markers available to get you started. Continue in the spirit of September’s Banned Books Week by turning censorship on its head — use it to create a new work of art!
Want to give it a try? Stop by our Donaldsonville or Galvez locations to create your poem and earn a small prize. For more information, please call Donaldsonville at 473-8052 or Galvez at 622-3339.
Singers, songwriters, poets and musicians. . . If you have a skill that you want to show off, we have a microphone and an audience waiting for you! Bring your talent and 10 minutes of material to Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 PM. Express yourself! Listen and play in a supportive setting. Although you must be a teen in grades 6-12 to perform, friends and family are welcome to attend and watch. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
On January 18, 1919, some of the most powerful people in the world meet in Paris, France to begin the long, complicated negotiations that would officially mark the end of the First World War. www.history.com
Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales hosts a five-week reading and discussion series on the aftermath of World War I. This series offers the reading public an opportunity to examine this conflict’s aftermath in detail and to understand the impact World War I had on human lives and the economic, social, and political pressures put on the countries involved.
Dr. Karl Roider, Alumni Professor Emeritus of Louisiana State University, leads five sessions with open discussions supported by the text, Paris 1919: Six Months that Changed the World by Margaret MacMillan. Paris 1919 is an historical narrative about the six months of negotiations that took place at the Paris Peace Conference following WWI. MacMillan gives a dramatic and intimate view of the engaging history made when peacemakers from around the world converged on Paris to shape world peace.
The series, Aftermath of World War I, meets Tuesdays starting November 5 and concluding on December 3, at 6:00 PM. Participation in the series is limited. Readers, who are interested in committing to the five-week program, must register in advance, either in person or by calling the library at 647-3955. Every reader receives a copy of Paris 1919: Six Months that Changed the World by Margaret MacMillan to check out, so a current library card will be needed. Registration begins on Tuesday, October 15.
This series is funded under a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Calling all children and teens in third through twelfth grade! Voice your opinion on your favorite books at the Ascension Parish Library by casting your vote in the Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award (LYRC) and Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award (LTRC) contests. LYRC and LTRC were established by the State Library of Louisiana to find out which books you like best!
Several titles have been nominated for three different age ranges, third – fifth grade, sixth - eighth grade, and ninth – twelfth grade. The lists include popular books by award-winning authors, and we want to know which are your favorites! Anyone who wishes to vote must read two - three of the nominated titles for their grade level before voting. Votes must be submitted no later than January 27, 2020. Voting begins on November 1, 2019.
For further information about this program, please contact the Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Dutchtown at 673-8699, in Galvez at 622-3339, or in Gonzales at 647-3955.
Calling all children and teens in third through twelfth grade! Voice your opinion on your favorite books at the Ascension Parish Library by casting your vote in the Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award (LYRC) and Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award (LTRC) contests. LYRC and LTRC were established by the State Library of Louisiana to find out which books you like best!
Several titles have been nominated for three different age ranges, third – fifth grade, sixth - eighth grade, and ninth – twelfth grade. The lists include popular books by award-winning authors, and we want to know which are your favorites! Anyone who wishes to vote must read two - three of the nominated titles for their grade level before voting. Votes must be submitted no later than January 27, 2020. Voting begins on November 1, 2019.
For further information about this program, please contact the Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Dutchtown at 673-8699, in Galvez at 622-3339, or in Gonzales at 647-3955.
Put on your favorite cardigan and enter the Neighborhood of Make Believe as we celebrate Mr. Rogers and Daniel Tiger at our Make and Take: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood program. You’ll get to make a Daniel Tiger or Katarina Kittycat mask, an O or X the Owl paper bag puppet, and a King Friday XIII or Queen Sara Saturday crown. All crafts are super simple and easy to make, and you can take them all home for fun, imaginative play. We’ll also have a coloring station set up and, of course, puppets to play with.
Our Make and Take: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood program will take place on Saturday, November 9 at our Donaldsonville and Dutchtown locations, and on Saturday, November 16 at our Gonzales and Galvez locations. This program is designed for children ages six and younger, but is open to all ages. Crafts will be available to make and take from 9:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m.; simply stop by at the time that is most convenient for you. For more information on this program, please contact Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Gonzales at 647-3955, in Galvez at 622-3339, or in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
Put on your favorite cardigan and enter the Neighborhood of Make Believe as we celebrate Mr. Rogers and Daniel Tiger at our Make and Take: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood program. You’ll get to make a Daniel Tiger or Katarina Kittycat mask, an O or X the Owl paper bag puppet, and a King Friday XIII or Queen Sara Saturday crown. All crafts are super simple and easy to make, and you can take them all home for fun, imaginative play. We’ll also have a coloring station set up and, of course, puppets to play with.
Our Make and Take: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood program will take place on Saturday, November 9 at our Donaldsonville and Dutchtown locations, and on Saturday, November 16 at our Gonzales and Galvez locations. This program is designed for children ages six and younger, but is open to all ages. Crafts will be available to make and take from 9:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m.; simply stop by at the time that is most convenient for you. For more information on this program, please contact Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Gonzales at 647-3955, in Galvez at 622-3339, or in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
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, November 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM in Dutchtown. 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 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, November 21, 2019 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 21 de noviembre 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.
Looking for something fun to do during the Thanksgiving holiday? At Ascension Parish Library in Galvez, we’ll have all of our littleBits® sets out and ready for play from 9 a.m. to noon on November 25, 26, 27, and 30, so you can unleash your inner engineer! Make connections and create machines with easy, safe, swappable circuit boards. And because it’s free play, you get to make the project YOU want to make — or invent something all your own! 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.
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 Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, Dutchtown at 673-8699, and Donaldsonville at 473-8052.
Hey tweens, the popular online video game comes to life at Ascension Parish Library! Drop in, scavenge for materials, and try to be the last one standing! Join the Fortnite Battle Royale on Saturday, November 2 at 10:30 AM in Galvez, Tuesday, November 19 at 4:30 PM in Donaldsonville, Saturday, November 23 at 10:30 in Gonzales, or Tuesday November 26 at 4:00 PM in Dutchtown. Dance when victory is yours!
Hey tweens, the popular online video game comes to life at Ascension Parish Library! Drop in, scavenge for materials, and try to be the last one standing! Join the Fortnite Battle Royale on Saturday, November 2 at 10:30 AM in Galvez, Tuesday, November 19 at 4:30 PM in Donaldsonville, Saturday, November 23 at 10:30 in Gonzales, or Tuesday November 26 at 4:00 PM in Dutchtown. Dance when victory is yours!
Hey tweens, the popular online video game comes to life at Ascension Parish Library! Drop in, scavenge for materials, and try to be the last one standing! Join the Fortnite Battle Royale on Saturday, November 2 at 10:30 AM in Galvez, Tuesday, November 19 at 4:30 PM in Donaldsonville, Saturday, November 23 at 10:30 in Gonzales, or Tuesday November 26 at 4:00 PM in Dutchtown. Dance when victory is yours!
Hey tweens, the popular online video game comes to life at Ascension Parish Library! Drop in, scavenge for materials, and try to be the last one standing! Join the Fortnite Battle Royale on Saturday, November 2 at 10:30 AM in Galvez, Tuesday, November 19 at 4:30 PM in Donaldsonville, Saturday, November 23 at 10:30 in Gonzales, or Tuesday November 26 at 4:00 PM in Dutchtown. Dance when victory is yours!
Baby it’s cold outside. Warm up with a one-of-a-kind blanket that you make yourself! If you can tie a knot, you can easily make a no-sew fleece blanket. Keep it for yourself or share it with a friend. 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, November 21 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.)
Have you ever created art so bad that you thought could win an award for just how terrible it was? Here’s your chance to win the coveted APL Bad Art Crown! The Ascension Parish Library is having a bad art competition for teens and will be crowning the Best of the Worst. Come test your skills, or lack thereof, and make some wonderfully terrible art at one of our four locations.
Have you ever created art so bad that you thought could win an award for just how terrible it was? Here’s your chance to win the coveted APL Bad Art Crown! The Ascension Parish Library is having a bad art competition for teens and will be crowning the Best of the Worst. Come test your skills, or lack thereof, and make some wonderfully terrible art at one of our four locations.
Have you ever created art so bad that you thought could win an award for just how terrible it was? Here’s your chance to win the coveted APL Bad Art Crown! The Ascension Parish Library is having a bad art competition for teens and will be crowning the Best of the Worst. Come test your skills, or lack thereof, and make some wonderfully terrible art at one of our four locations.
Have you ever created art so bad that you thought could win an award for just how terrible it was? Here’s your chance to win the coveted APL Bad Art Crown! The Ascension Parish Library is having a bad art competition for teens and will be crowning the Best of the Worst. Come test your skills, or lack thereof, and make some wonderfully terrible art at one of our four locations.
Ascension Parish Library staff members are excited to announce a board game night centered on the classic tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons. Patrons who attend will be able to select from premade characters and play through a custom-made library themed adventure for level one adventurers. This is an adult program designed for patrons ages eighteen and up, both veteran players and people who have never played before are welcome. The program will take place at the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 at 6:00 PM. All supplies necessary to game will be provided.
Advance registration is required for this program. To register or for more information on this program, please contact the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339.
The holidays are right around the corner! Are you looking for a quick, easy recipe for a large crowd or just looking for new recipes in general? If so, join us at the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 10 am. We will be demonstrating a quick holiday dish that will not take up any of your oven space. We will also be showing you how to take your Instant Pot apart and clean it properly after each use.
Do you have an Instant Pot recipe that is a crowd favorite at your house? Bring your favorite dish and a copy of your favorite Instant Pot recipe! While you share each other’s dishes, we’ll make copies of all the recipes for participants to take home. Please contact the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 225-622-3339 if you have any questions and we hope to see you there!
Ryan Tramonte is a New Orleans-based artist, freelance art writer, and former art teacher. He currently has a regular column in French Quarterly Magazine in which he showcases the talents and galleries of American’s most interesting neighborhoods. His writing has also been featured in NewOrleans.com, New Orleans Art and Culture, and The Houston Chronicle.
Mr. Tramonte will work with participants to create a high texture floral piece that will use a multitude of elements added to the acrylic paint and the canvas to create a floral image that is not only beautiful, but jumps off the canvas. In addition, Mr. Tramonte will instruct on painting with dried flowers rather than paint brushes in some areas of the painting, resulting in amazing shapes, whimsical lines, and fantastic color blending. No prior painting experience is needed to enjoy this program and create an original work of art.
This program will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 10:00 am at Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown. Space is limited. Call 673-8699 to register.
Veterans Day, originally known as “Armistice Day,” was first commemorated on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Veterans Day honors our military veterans, the valiant men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Master Sergeant Tanya Whitney of the U.S. Army, an aircraft mechanic and maintenance supervisor on both helicopters and fixed winged aircraft, who served in the Middle East as part of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, presents the 100 year-old history of Veterans Day.
Come listen to the history of Veterans Day on Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 PM, at the Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville. Registration is required to attend this celebration of our heroes, and seats are sure to go quickly. Call the library at 473-8052 to reserve your spot today!
B.Y.O.C. is a monthly craft club that will meet on the first Tuesday of every month at the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez. Bring your own project (or find inspiration at the library!) while you meet and socialize with other crafters in the area. Coffee, a sewing machine, yarn and hooks, and adult color sheets will be provided, as well as a selection of instructional material and patterns. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 6:00pm.
Don’t want to show up empty handed? The library has partnered with Creativebug to provide free access to thousands of art & craft video classes. For more information about our monthly craft club or how to access Creativebug, please contact the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339.
B.Y.O.C. is a monthly craft club that will meet on the first Tuesday of every month at the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez. Bring your own project (or find inspiration at the library!) while you meet and socialize with other crafters in the area. Coffee, a sewing machine, yarn and hooks, and adult color sheets will be provided, as well as a selection of instructional material and patterns. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 6:00pm.
Don’t want to show up empty handed? The library has partnered with Creativebug to provide free access to thousands of art & craft video classes. For more information about our monthly craft club or how to access Creativebug, please contact the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339.
Are you an aspiring writer looking for information on writing and publishing novels? In conjunction with National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), join USA Today bestselling author Farrah Rochon at the Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown on Tuesday, November 19, at 6:30 PM as she talks about the ins and outs of crafting and publishing a novel.
Farrah, a Louisiana author, has garnered much acclaim for her Holmes Brothers, New York Sabers, Bayou Dreams and Moments in Maplesville series. The two-time RITA® Award finalist has also been nominated for an RT BOOKReviews Reviewers Choice Award, and in 2015 received the Emma Award for Author of the Year. Farrah serves as Director-at-Large on the national board of directors of Romance Writers of America (RWA) and she is a member of RWA’s Southern Louisiana Chapter.
For more information or to register for this program, call (225) 673-8699. For more information on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), visit www.nanowrimo.org.