Alex P. Allain-Franklin Amelia Bayou Vista Berwick Centerville Patterson West End-Baldwin St. Mary Parish Library Newsletter stmarylibrary.org December 2018 Give your child the gift of a Library Card Do you remember the thrill of the first time you signed up for a library card? Below are a few of the benefits of signing you and your child up for a library card: Children will discover the meaning of responsibility. When checking out materials, they will learn the importance of due dates and keeping items you borrow in good condition. It will give them an opportunity to seek books independently. Allow them to explore our book collections, visiting places they have never been with choices to read for leisure or educational purposes. Having a library card gives access to multiple resources that aid in developing early literacy, information research, and vocabulary skills. We provide a vast collection of educational resources like AR books, informative computer programs, or homework help via HomeworkLA. The Library welcomes you. Let your children become part of the community and hang out in a safe, enjoyable place. It is proven people who visit the library as children, visit it regularly as adults. Regardless if you have a card or not we have fun new programs every month and open WiFi. Best of all, it is free! Contact your local library if you have any questions. LIBRARY CLOSING In observance of the Christmas Holidays, all branches of the St. Mary Parish Library system will be closed on Monday, December 24th through Wednesday, December 26th. We will reopen for normal hours on Thursday, December 27th. All branches will also be closed on Monday, December 31st and Tuesday, January 1st in observance of the New Year.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: AMELIA BRANCH *Join us for our slime lab on Tuesday, December 11th at 4:00 P.M. We will be making Christmas Tree Slime. *All ages are invited to come out on Friday, December 14th at 4:00 P.M. We will be making glass snowman ornaments that you will love for future years! *The weather outside might be frightful, but inside it is delightful! Join us on Wednesday, December 19th at 4:00 P.M. for hot cocoa and cookies story hour! *MOMMY & ME EXPLORATIONS: Children will build early literacy skills by interacting with stories, songs, and activities that engage all the senses. Ages 9-24 months on Thursday, December 20th at 10:00 A.M. BAYOU VISTA BRANCH *How would you like to make your own holly jolly Christmas collectible? Something personal to cherish for years to come? Join us in making your very own mini Christmas tree ornament. We will be using pine cones, paint, and beads. All ages are invited. When: Thursday, December 13th 2018 Time: 3:30 P.M. *Calling all Whos! Grab your Who Whoopers, strap on your Zoo-Singer-Car-Zays and join us Monday, December 17th at 6:00 P.M. Explore our very own Whoville, where you will play games, have fun in our photo booth area, make a grinchy craft and enjoy treats. There will be a visit from Santa and the Grinch himself will be visiting from Mount Crumpit. We will be showing the movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, while you wait to take part in all activities. We hope to see you there! BERWICK BRANCH *6th Grade & UP Holiday Ornament Workshop Join us for an afternoon creating ornaments for your tree and ornaments you can eat! Thursday, December 13th at 3:30 P.M. *1st-5th Grade Lollipop Photo Ornament Let s make this fun Lollipop Ornament for your Christmas tree! Tuesday, December 18th at 3:30 P.M. CENTERVILLE BRANCH *Holly Jolly Movie Day! Wednesday, December 5th at 3:30 P.M. Join Kermit and Co. for a Christmas Carol to remember with Jim Henson s classic The Muppets Christmas Carol! *We invite you to our Christmas Grinch Cheer Party on Wednesday, December 12th at 5:30 P.M. Our treats and crafts welcome all, and we'll read the story of that mean, old Grinch who lurks near. Have no fear, the clamor of reindeer hooves will remind our North Pole guests that even our nasty, Christmas grouchy Grinch can't stop our Christmas cheer! Centerville Branch can't wait to celebrate this wonderful time of the year with you in Whoville! Page 2 Registration is preferred due to limited space and supplies. For more information please contact the branch where it is being held. Lagniappe December 2018
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: FRANKLIN LIBRARY * That s What Christmas is All About Charlie Brown! We invite all ages to a viewing of the classic movie A Charlie Brown Christmas, on Thursday, December 6th At 4:30 P.M. *All ages are invited to a Charlie Brown Christmas on Friday, December 14th at 6:00 P.M. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole Peanuts gang as they grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. We welcome all to this family filled Christmas celebration featuring storytelling, sweet treats decorating, and a few special appearances you won t want to miss. PATTERSON BRANCH *Frame a Memory Children in 1st grade and up are invited to participate in making a holiday frame using colored popsicle sticks. The program will be held on Thursday, December 6th at 4 P.M. Frame a memory from a year gone by, or insert your favorite seasons greeting to hang as an ornament, or give to a loved one. The program is free of charge, but registration is preferred. For more information call the Library or sign up at the circulation desk. *New Year, New You Healthier Eating Habits Ms. Jessica Randazzo, Area Nutrition Agent with the LSU Ag Center will join us monthly for the first quarter of the New Year. Each month, Ms. Randazzo and the Patterson Branch Library will conduct a healthy eating program geared towards children and their parents. The programs will include food preparation and food tasting. The first program is scheduled for Thursday, January 10 at 4:00 P.M. The program is free of charge, but registration is required. WEST END BRANCH *Bring the whole family out on Friday, December 7th at 6:00 P.M. to join us for our Christmas celebration! Storyteller Tony Scelfo will be returning to perform The Night Before Christmas followed by our annual puppet show Santa Duck performed by our Teen Advisory Board. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be here to listen to Christmas wishes and take pictures. * Kid s Crafting, join us to create unique one of a kind Christmas ornaments! Thursday, December 20th & Friday, December 21st- 1:00 4:00 P.M. Any child who can read a bingo card, or who has help, is invited to attend. Participation in Word Bingo is free and open to the public. All winners will receive a prize. Patterson Branch: Monday, December 3rd at 3:30 P.M. Bayou Vista Branch: Thursday, December 6th at 3:30 P.M. Amelia Branch: Friday, December 21st at 4:00 P.M. West End Branch: Thursday, December 27th at 2:00 P.M. Lagniappe December 2018 Registration is preferred due to limited space and supplies. For more information please contact the branch where it is being held. Page 3
ADULT PROGRAMS: ADULT COLORING Come and have a merry time at these St. Mary Library branches for Adult Coloring! The pages are from a variety of coloring books designed specifically for adults. Supplies are provided. Centerville Branch: Tuesday, December 11th at 10:30 A.M. Franklin Branch: Tuesday, December 18th at 10:30 A.M. Bayou Vista Branch: Wednesday, December 19th at 10:30 A.M. BAYOU VISTA BRANCH ALCOHOL INK TILES Adults are invited to join our new fun and relaxing ink art program! Enjoy soothing music while creating your own marble masterpiece. This new program is easy enough for kids but also fun enough for adults. Come create with us on Monday, December 10th at 10:30 A.M. BERWICK BRANCH SNOWMAN HAT CENTERPIECE Saturday, December 8th at 10:00 A.M. Let it snow on your table with this Snowman Hat Centerpiece! Due to limited supplies, please call to register for this program. CENTERVILLE BRANCH BOTTLES AND BRUSHES Thursday, December 6, 10:00 A.M. Are you in need of some merry decorations for your home? Join us for our adult Bottles and Brushes program! This is the chance you ve waited for creating your own Christmas art with recycled glass bottles! Oh, what a jolly time we shall have! FRANKLIN BRANCH PUTTING VETERANS FIRST See My Face-Feel my Pain Saturday, December 8th from 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Get help learning to file for Veteran s benefits and become educated on PTSD and other diseases associated with Agent Orange, as well as many other topics of interest to Veterans. TODDLER TIME Are you looking for something educational and fun for your 12-36 month old? Parents, grandparents, and caregivers are invited to bring their little ones to your local library for Toddler Time. Children will be exposed to different topics by story, interactive songs, and crafts! It gives them an opportunity to socialize with other children their age in a structured environment. Bayou Vista Branch on Fridays at 10:30 A.M. December 7th: Penguins December 14th: Winter is Near December 21st: Christmas Berwick Branch on Wednesdays at 10:30 A.M. December 5th: Trains December 12th: Cookies December 19th: Christmas Franklin Library on Fridays at 10:30 A.M. December 7th: Jingle Bell Christmas December 14th: Rudolph s Red Nose December 21st: Candy Cane Christmas West End Branch on Wednesdays at 10:00 A.M. December 5th: Pete The Cat Christmas December 12th: Apple/Cinnamon Ornaments December 19th: Santa Hats & Treats WEST END BRANCH PAINTED VINTAGE SPOONS Join us on Monday, December 10th at 10:00 A.M. Get the chance to create your own beautiful, unique Christmas decoration! Painted Vintage Spoons will make a wonderful rustic, decorative piece in your house! Page 4 Lagniappe December 2018
ADULT BOOK CLUBS: Amelia s Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 6th at 5:00 P.M. This first meeting will be a meet and greet! Centerville Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 19th at 10:30 A.M. We will be discussing the novel The Mistletoe Inn, by Richard Paul Evans. Franklin Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 13th at 4:15 P.M. We will be discussing the novel The Mistletoe Promise, by Richard Paul Evans. West End Book Club will meet on Tuesday, December 18th at 4:30 P.M. We will be discussing our Favorite Christmas Memories. Looking for a synopsis? Check out our website, www.stmarylibrary.org. TEEN CLUBS: Bayou Vista Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 27th at 5:30 P.M. We will be discussing the novel I Am Still Alive, by Kate Alice Marshall. Do you like sticky, colorful, glittery, stretchy, fluffy things? Are you in fourth grade and up? Bayou Vista Branch invites you to come to our Slime Club meeting on Tuesday, December 18th, at 3:30 P.M. This club will meet once a month to experiment with different ingredients to make cool slimes. This month we will be making Slushy Slime! Snacks will be provided! Bayou Vista Libraries Teen Art Club will be getting into the Christmas spirit on Thursday, December 20th at 3:30 P.M. with an Origami Christmas ornament craft. Don t forget if your not already signed up, you can register at the front desk. Teen Advisory Board Meeting Tuesday, December 11th at 4:30 P.M. The West End Branch is looking for kids 6th grade & up who are interested in community service, being in the library & lots of fun! Bring your ideas on making the library a great place to be! Lagniappe December 2018 Page 5
MEMORIALS Alice Belton Kid-Tastic Children s Recipes: Make Kid Friendly Meals Your Children Will Love Donated by: Dr. Roland Degeyter Robert Bobby Pontiff Air War In The Pacific: The Journal Of General George Kenney, Commander Of The Fifth U.S. Air Force Donated by: Dr. Roland Degeyter Vernon Chip Bell The Hunter s Way: A Guide To The Heart And Soul Of Hunting Donated by: Dr. Roland Degeyter Dolores Arnaud Country Living Christmas At Home: Holiday Decorating Crafts Recipes Donated by: Dr. Roland Degeyter 1,000 books before Kindergarten This free program affords parents the opportunity to share books every day with their child. The goal is to read 1000 books before your child starts kindergarten. Reading to or with your child daily helps them develop the pre-reading skills necessary for them to be successful readers in kindergarten. Families with babies and children not yet enrolled in kindergarten are invited to come to the library and register their children. Upon registration you will receive a reading packet complete with program information, reading logs, bookmark, and incentives for the start of a fun reading journey. For more information, contact your local library branch. Page 6 Lagniappe December 2018
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do something @ St. Mary Parish Library 206 Iberia Street Franklin, LA 70538 Franklin Library 206 Iberia Street (337)828-5364 (337)828-1661 (337)413-0145 Fax Amelia Branch 625 Lake Palourde Road (985)631-2262 (985)631-2632 Fax Bayou Vista Branch 1325 Belleview Drive (985)399-9866 (985)399-4232 Fax Berwick Branch 3527 4th Street (985)385-2943 (985)385-6474 Fax Centerville Branch 9340 Highway 182 (337)836-1717 (337)836-1718 Fax Library Headquarters 206 Iberia Street (337)828-1624 (337)828-2329 Fax Patterson Branch 521 Catherine Street (985)395-2777 (985)399-4469 Fax West End Branch 100 Charenton Road (337)923-6205 (337)923-4507 Fax Visit our website to browse upcoming programs, book clubs, or a few of our free services! www.stmarylibary.org Page 8 Lagniappe December 2018