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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, 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 beginning on August 1. Remember to bring your calculators to the test!
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.
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, October 17, 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 17 de octubre 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.
If you love crafting with your little ones, come to Ascension Parish Library and celebrate fall at our Make and Take: Paint a Pumpkin program. We’ll provide mini pumpkins, paint, glitter, and more so you can let your imagination run wild to create the perfect decoration for fall. We’ll provide disposable aprons, but things may still get messy, so please dress accordingly. This program is open to children of all ages.
Our Make and Take: Paint a Pumpkin program will take place on Saturday, October 12 at our Donaldsonville and Dutchtown locations, and on Saturday, October 19 at our Gonzales and Galvez locations. Pumpkins 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.
Come see your toddlers sing and act out their favorite nursery rhymes while our puppets lead the way. Parents are encouraged to sing and dance with their young children. This fun evening with your toddler will take place at Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 4:30 PM. For more information please call the library at 473-8052.
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 Donaldsonville for Saturday, October 19, 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.
A special book talk with co-authors of Fragile Grounds: Louisiana’s Endangered Cemeteries, Jessica H. Schexnayder and Mary H. Manhein, will take place at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales on Tuesday, October 15, at 6:00 PM. Fragile Grounds compiles stories and photographs of endangered cemeteries throughout Louisiana’s coastal zone and beyond, and highlights the state’s vibrant diversity by showing its unique burial customs and traditions, while also identifying the urgent need for ongoing documentation of cultural elements at risk.
Jessica H. Schexnayder is a Louisiana native and is passionate about documenting the people, history, and culture of south Louisiana. Her writing and photography have been featured by the Louisiana State Archives, Louisiana Cultural Vistas, Country Roads, Heart of Louisiana, and Inside New Orleans. Mary H. Manhein is the retired director of the Forensic Anthropology and Computer Enhancement Services (FACES) Laboratory at LSU. She is the author of The Bone Lady: Life as a Forensic Anthropologist; Trail of Bones: More Cases from the Files of a Forensic Anthropologist; Bone Remains: Cold Cases in Forensic Anthropology; and the mystery novel Floating Souls: The Canal Murders.
Following the presentation, there will be a reception and book signing. For more information or to register, call 647-3955.
This two-hour seminar is designed for individuals who want to learn what it takes to start and run a successful small business. The program will focus on helping participants learn how to determine the feasibility of their idea as well as how to obtain a small business loan. Topics of discussion include the purpose of developing a feasibility/business plan, assessing business risks, marketing strategy development, management planning, financial planning, identifying sources of funds for business start-up, the do’s and don'ts of borrowing money, the loan application process, and the key resources available to get assistance.
Soft and easy to work with, felt is a great material for beginning and experienced crafters alike. This fall you can make a cozy little stuffed bunny at the Coffee & Crafts: Felt Bunny class. We will use felt and thread to hand sew a bunny with floppy ears and a pom-pom tail. The class will take place at the Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Because the class may last past noon, feel free to bring a bag lunch. Space is limited and registration is required, so call 673-8699 to register.
Fall is in full-swing, and there’s never been a better time to add an artistic touch to your home. The perfect accent to your home décor is just a step away, at Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville. Come “Paint a Birdhouse!” with all your friends, Thursday, October 17, at 6:00 PM. We’ll provide the birdhouse, then, use a variety of paints to decorate it however you wish. Library staff will be on hand to provide encouragement and inspiration; all you’ll need is your imagination! Registration is required to attend this fun and exciting event, and seats are sure to go quickly. Call the library at 473-8052 to reserve your spot, today!
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 four-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 four 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 November 26, at 6:00 PM. Participation in the series is limited. Readers, who are interested in committing to the four-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.