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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 began 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.
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 began 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.
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!
Looking to get organized in 2020? Start off the new year with a planner that is just right for you! Join us at the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6:30 PM to learn some planner basics and see what works best for you. We’ll discuss different planner systems and explore the many different ways to customize your planner to help you plan your best year ever.
Already have a system that works well for you? We encourage you to attend, share tips and tricks, and show off your spreads! For more information, please call the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339.
Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt through education, exhibitions, professional development, documentation, and publications. SAQA has over 34,000 members around the world, including artists, collectors, and arts professionals.
The Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown will host The Evolution of Quilting: Exploring Traditional, Modern, and Art Quilts, which will be presented by local area SAQA members. Artists will discuss a brief history of traditional, modern, and art quilts and display their own designs created especially for this presentation. Join us on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10:30 am for a discussion and display by talented fiber artists from our community.
It’s time for the Ascension Parish Library’s annual Carols in the Courtyard!
Meet us in the courtyard of the Gonzales branch on December 10 at 6:30 p.m. and we’ll sing some of your favorite holiday songs and then warm up with cookies, hot chocolate, and plenty of cheer!
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, December 10, 2019 at 6:00 PM. All supplies necessary to game will be provided.
Advance registration is recommended for this program. To register or for more information on this program, please contact the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339.
Need a quiet space to relax and break away from the holiday hustle & bustle? Take a breather at our Pop-Up Café at the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez. We'll have warm beverages, ambiance, and adult color sheets available. A gift wrapping station with "last minute supplies" will be available for patrons who need a place to wrap gifts outside of the home-- without their loved ones peeking!
The Pop-Up Café will only be open from 9:00am-12:00 noon on December 14, December 21, and December 23, 2019. This space will be designed for adults, so we ask that any children and teens be accompanied by a responsible adult. Gift wrap available while supplies last. Please call the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339 for more information.
Need a quiet space to relax and break away from the holiday hustle & bustle? Take a breather at our Pop-Up Café at the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez. We'll have warm beverages, ambiance, and adult color sheets available. A gift wrapping station with "last minute supplies" will be available for patrons who need a place to wrap gifts outside of the home-- without their loved ones peeking!
The Pop-Up Café will only be open from 9:00am-12:00 noon on December 14, December 21, and December 23, 2019. This space will be designed for adults, so we ask that any children and teens be accompanied by a responsible adult. Gift wrap available while supplies last. Please call the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339 for more information.
Need a quiet space to relax and break away from the holiday hustle & bustle? Take a breather at our Pop-Up Café at the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez. We'll have warm beverages, ambiance, and adult color sheets available. A gift wrapping station with "last minute supplies" will be available for patrons who need a place to wrap gifts outside of the home-- without their loved ones peeking!
The Pop-Up Café will only be open from 9:00am-12:00 noon on December 14, December 21, and December 23, 2019. This space will be designed for adults, so we ask that any children and teens be accompanied by a responsible adult. Gift wrap available while supplies last. Please call the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339 for more information.
Colorful lights line the streets, the sweet sound of carolers fills the air, and it is getting chilly outside. The holiday season is finally here, and that means it is time for one of our favorite traditions: Cookie Swap at Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville. This year, join family and friends as we come together to create luminary cards. Bring your most delicious homemade cookies and recipes to share, and sample treats from others too. All the fun happens Thursday evening, December 19, at 6:00 PM. Registration is required to attend, and seats are sure to go quickly. Call the library at 473-8052 to reserve your spot, today!
Christmas is almost here, and at Ascension Parish Library, we can’t wait to spread holiday cheer! Stop by any Ascension Parish Library location from December 1 through December 23 to color an ornament to hang on our children’s tree. You’ll get a sticker and a small prize as a thank you for helping to make our tree look great. 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.
If you love hearing stories before bedtime, then put on your favorite PJ’s and join us at Ascension Parish Library for a winter themed Pajama Storytime. We’ll sing fun songs, read great stories, and you’ll get to make a snowman paper bag puppet to take home. Pajama Storytime will be held on Tuesday, December 3 in Donaldsonville and Dutchtown, and on Thursday, December 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.
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 Galvez for Saturday, December 7, 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.
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, December 14, 2019 at 10:30 AM in Donaldsonville. 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 Donaldsonville at 473-8052.
Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, is bringing her one-woman drumming show to Ascension Parish Library! You may remember Elizabeth from her performance this past summer. We are happy to welcome her back as she presents “Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells!” Her new holiday show is energetic, interactive and fun for all ages. New instruments, fun facts, and rockin’ the holiday hits! She is a talented percussionist whose past work includes performing in the hit Off-Broadway show “STOMP!”
Lady Chops will entertain children and families at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales on Tuesday, December 17, at 6:00 PM. She will also perform on Wednesday, December 18, at 10:00 AM in Galvez and at the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Hickley M. Waguespack Center in Donaldsonville, 1201 Maginnis Street at 6:00 PM. Her final show of the year will take place on Thursday, December 19, at 10:00 AM in Dutchtown. 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.
Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, is bringing her one-woman drumming show to Ascension Parish Library! You may remember Elizabeth from her performance this past summer. We are happy to welcome her back as she presents “Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells!” Her new holiday show is energetic, interactive and fun for all ages. New instruments, fun facts, and rockin’ the holiday hits! She is a talented percussionist whose past work includes performing in the hit Off-Broadway show “STOMP!”
Lady Chops will entertain children and families at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales on Tuesday, December 17, at 6:00 PM. She will also perform on Wednesday, December 18, at 10:00 AM in Galvez and at the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Hickley M. Waguespack Center in Donaldsonville, 1201 Maginnis Street at 6:00 PM. Her final show of the year will take place on Thursday, December 19, at 10:00 AM in Dutchtown. 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.
Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, is bringing her one-woman drumming show to Ascension Parish Library! You may remember Elizabeth from her performance this past summer. We are happy to welcome her back as she presents “Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells!” Her new holiday show is energetic, interactive and fun for all ages. New instruments, fun facts, and rockin’ the holiday hits! She is a talented percussionist whose past work includes performing in the hit Off-Broadway show “STOMP!”
Lady Chops will entertain children and families at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales on Tuesday, December 17, at 6:00 PM. She will also perform on Wednesday, December 18, at 10:00 AM in Galvez and at the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Hickley M. Waguespack Center in Donaldsonville, 1201 Maginnis Street at 6:00 PM. Her final show of the year will take place on Thursday, December 19, at 10:00 AM in Dutchtown. 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.
Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, is bringing her one-woman drumming show to Ascension Parish Library! You may remember Elizabeth from her performance this past summer. We are happy to welcome her back as she presents “Here Come the Bells, So Many Bells!” Her new holiday show is energetic, interactive and fun for all ages. New instruments, fun facts, and rockin’ the holiday hits! She is a talented percussionist whose past work includes performing in the hit Off-Broadway show “STOMP!”
Lady Chops will entertain children and families at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales on Tuesday, December 17, at 6:00 PM. She will also perform on Wednesday, December 18, at 10:00 AM in Galvez and at the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Hickley M. Waguespack Center in Donaldsonville, 1201 Maginnis Street at 6:00 PM. Her final show of the year will take place on Thursday, December 19, at 10:00 AM in Dutchtown. 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.
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, December 19, 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 19 de diciembre 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.
Visit us anytime this month to collaborate on a snowflake mosaic puzzle. This StickTogether™ mosaic puzzle poster is created with 1/2" square stickers - 3,996 of them! We need your help to put it all together. Patrons of all ages are welcome to participate. Just grab a sheet of colorful stickers and start sticking the next time that you’re at the library. Be sure to stop by from time to time to check on our progress.
Children 8 and under may need help from a parent or older sibling to understand the instructions and color key. For more information on this program, contact the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at 647-3955, in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Dutchtown at 673-8699 or in Galvez at 622-3339.
Are you ready for a Winter Reading Challenge? Ascension Parish Library joins hundreds of other schools and libraries across the United States as participants in this exciting event. We challenge you to keep a record of the books that you read during the month of January and track those books on our Beanstack page, https://myAPL.beanstack.org, or on a print log which can be picked up at any Ascension Parish Library location. Share your progress on social media using #WinterRead2020!
Iconic publishing imprint Penguin Random House (PRH) is sponsoring this Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge in support of public libraries, school systems, and YOU achieving your reading goals! Top-performing libraries and schools will earn the Golden Penguin and Random House awards. PRH pledges to donate $50,000 in prizes, including author visits and new books, to be shared among the winners.
We will also hold Grand Prize Drawings on February 1 at all four of our Ascension Parish Library locations. Winners will be chosen for youth, teens, and adults! Each book logged will earn you one chance in the drawing. You can enter up to 31 times.
Prizes are as follows:
Youth (ages 0-12) - Household Membership Passes to the BREC Zoo, including an Annual Train Pass
Teens (ages 13-17) – Two Season Passes to Blue Bayou Water Park
Adults (ages 18 and up) – Instant Pot Duo 60
For more information on this program, contact the Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, in Gonzales at 647-3955, in Dutchtown at 673-8699, or in Galvez at 622-3339. Let's light up the mind this winter! Happy reading!