Are You An Anime Addict?

Volume 9: Issue 10, October 2011 Growing the tree of knowledge.one book at a time Are You An Anime Addict? Branches Offer Anime Clubs For Teens Do you love watching anime or reading manga? Maybe you re sort of interested or just wondering what all the fuss over Japanese animated cartoons is about. Come to an Anime Addicts/Manga Maniacs meeting and step into a world of fantasy and fun. The Livingston Parish Library s first anime club, Anime Addicts/Manga Maniacs, started at the in October 2007 when youth services staff member Nora Melancon noticed an interest in those materials at the branch. Melancon, an anime lover herself, asked teens if they wanted to participate in a formal club, and Anime Addicts was born. The Denham Springs-Walker and Watson WIGGING OUT Teens pose with their anime-inspired yarn anime clubs were added in 2009 as interest spread. wigs at an Anime Addicts/Manga Maniacs meeting. Anime is fun, Melancon says. It s very visual and very different from American cartoons like Disney. Anime is not like Disney at all because it addresses deeper issues and goes further. I mean, you could have a character running October Cosplay Nights around that has a monkey tail and it s perfectly normal. That s anime. Anime club isn t just about watching movies or shows, although the holds a movie night monthly. Melancon also leads discussions about anime and manga along with Saturday, October 15 at 3:00 p.m. Japanese culture. Club members play card games based on anime and make interesting crafts such as wigs for cosplay, or costume play where members dress up as anime or Tuesday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m. manga characters. Ms. Nora is our in-house anime enthusiast and she does an amazing job of planning Wednesday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. activities for our anime groups, Youth Services Librarian Tammy Mulhearn says. This is a great group for teens to meet and have fun with others who share their passion for all Show off your favorite cosplay look things anime. at your Anime Addicts/Manga Mania The clubs also let teens know their interest isn t strange or weird while giving them a meetings this month for prizes! We ll chance to bond with others, Melancon says. It s especially positive for teens who are just have a fashion show, play some starting to explore anime and manga because they get recommendations and support games, talk anime, and vote for the from other club members. winner of our cosplay contest. Anime isn t for everybody, Melancon All costumes must be PG and no real says. But especially if you are new to it, weapons may be brought to the [Anime Addicts] is a great place to be. contest. For more information about We have a lot of fun. the contest, call the at (225) 698-3015. Anime Movie Night Tuesday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. HEADS UP Above, Youth Services Staff Member Nora Melancon shows the results of a coin toss during a Pokemon card game. To the right, teens pose in their cosplay costumes. Join your fellow anime addicts for a movie night at the! Call (225) 698-3015 for details. Inside: Line Dancing 101 Mad Science Party Kids Crafts Computer Classes Teen Events Literacy Lollapalooza Contest

The Livingston Parish Library offers FREE computer classes every month. Classes marked with an * require preregistration. Computer Basics Mon. Oct. 03 10:00 a.m. Watson Fri. Oct. 07 9:30 a.m. Livingston* Mon. Oct. 10 6:30 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker* E-mail Basics Wed. Oct. 05 10:00 a.m. Albany-Springfield* Thurs. Oct. 06 6:00 p.m. Albany-Springfield* Fri. Oct. 21 9:30 a.m. Livingston* Tues. Oct. 24 2:00 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker* Mon. Oct. 31 10:00 a.m. Watson Intermediate E-mail Mon. Oct. 31 2:00 p.m. Excel Basics Denham Springs-Walker* Mon. Oct. 03 11:00 a.m. South Tues. Oct. 18 2:00 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker* Mon. Oct. 24 10:00 a.m. Watson Internet Basics Mon. Oct. 03 2:00 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker* Mon. Oct. 10 10:00 a.m. Watson Fri. Oct. 14 9:30 a.m. Livingston* Intermediate Internet Mon. Oct. 17 2:00 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker* PowerPoint Basics Mon. Oct. 10 2:00 p.m. Publisher Basics Denham Springs-Walker* Mon. Oct. 10 11:00 a.m. South Tues. Oct. 25 2:00 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker* Word Basics Tues. Oct. 04 2:00 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker* Thurs Oct. 06 4:00 p.m. South Wed. Oct. 12 10:00 a.m. Albany-Springfield* Thurs. Oct. 13 6:00 p.m. Albany-Springfield* Mon. Oct. 17 10:00 a.m. Watson Intermediate Word Tues. Oct. 11 2:00 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker* Thurs. Oct. 13 4:00 p.m. South Wed. Oct. 26 10:00 a.m. Albany-Springfield* Line Dancing 101 Thursday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Learn how to line dance! A group of line dancers from the Hammond Recreation Center will demonstrate and teach several popular line dances such as the Electric Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Zydeco Cha Cha, and The Freeze. This class is for ages 16 and up. For more information, call the at (225) 567-1441. We hope to see you there! Make Creative Bows Tuesday, October 18 at 5:30 p.m. Spanish Lessons Monday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 2:00 p.m. The presents Spanish lessons in the Mango Languages database as an adult group class! Participants begin with lesson one and progress at their own pace. The class meets once a week for six weeks. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call the at (225) 567-1441. Get ready for the holiday season by learning how to make creative bows for gifts and decorations! This class is open to adults 18 and up. Registration is required. To register, call the at (225) 664-3963. Join us for an Evening at the Movies hosted by the on Monday, October 31 at 6:30 p.m. Call (225) 665-8118 for details.

Helping You Help Yourself Seminar Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. Studies show that 85% of Americans will suffer with lower back pain at some point in their lives. Don t become a statistic. Learn the common causes of back pain and treatment options with Dr. Jorge Isaza of Baton Rouge Orthopedic at our Helping You Help Yourself seminar. Registration for the seminar, co-sponsored by Dutch Physical Therapy and the Livingston Parish Library, is free. To register and for directions to the, call (225) 588-2068 or e-mail amy_dutchpt@bellsouth.net. Make an Autumn Wreath Tuesday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m. Create a beautiful wreath just in time for fall with Ms. Nan Riffe. Ms. Riffe is an instructor at Louisiana Tech College and has volunteered with the Summer Reading Program for two years. All adults (ages 17 and up) are welcome. Registration is required for this program. To register, call the Livingston Branch at (225) 686-2436. OPEN MIC NIGHT Thursday, October 6 at 4:30 p.m. Showcase your talents at the library! is holding an Open Mic Night for patrons of all ages. Come out and try your hand at singing a song, reciting some poetry, or telling a story in front of a live audience. Registration is required for this event. For more information or to register, call the at (225) 664-3963. SONGWRITERS CIRCLE Saturday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. Take part in a Songwriters Circle at the. Patrons take turns playing songs for each other while honing their creative improvisational skills. This is a great event for songwriters or those interested in learning the craft. Seating is limited, so registration is required. To register or for details, call the at (225) 664-3963. ADULT FICTION Mr. Monk On the Couch by Lee Goldberg Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh Flash and Bones by Kathy Reichs The Devil All the Time by Donald Ray Pollock Heartwishes: An Edilean Novel by Jude Deveraux Kill Me If You Can by James Patterson and Marshall Karp Cold Vengeance by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child NONFICTION The Winter of Our Disconnect by Susan Maushart A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog by Dean Koontz The Little Book of Trading: Trend Following Strategy For Big Winnings by Michael W. Covel It's All About the Dress by Vicky Tiel Class Warfare: Inside DVDS the Fight to Fix America's Schools by Steven Brill The Isleños of Louisiana: On the Water's edge by Samantha Perez A Decade of Hope: Stories of Grief and Endurance From 9/11 Families and Friends by Dennis Smith with Deirdre Smith. AUDIO BOOKS After the First Death by Lawrence Block The Good Thief's Guide to Venice by Chris Ewan Framed in Lace by Monica Ferris Murder by Mocha: A Coffeehouse Mystery by Cleo Coyle Plugged: A Daniel McEvoy Mystery by Eoin Colfer The Sauvignon Secret: A Wine Country Mystery by Ellen Crosby DVDS Rango Cars Meeting Osama Bin Laden The Astronaut's Wife Bridge to Terabithia Anna and the King Rango Cars

STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY Every week, Livingston Parish Library offers storytimes for preschool children. Storytimes help foster early literacy skills needed for children to be schoolready. Baby & Preschool Storytime Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Baby &Preschool Storytime Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Baby & Toddler Storytime Every Monday at 9:45 a.m. Preschool Storytime Every Monday at 10:30 a.m. Storytime Rerun Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Spanish Storytime Friday, October 7 at 10:30 a.m. Baby & Preschool Storytime Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Family Storytimes and Puppet Shows Looking for entertainment for the whole family? Our family storytimes with puppet shows are fun for all ages! Check out the dates and times for family storytimes and puppet shows below. Thursday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m. Mad Science Party Kids ages five and up are invited to enter our Mad Science Lab at their own risk to conduct freaky, spooky, fun science experiments. Don t worry, we re not resurrecting Frankenstein! Instead, we are making slime, a hovercraft, invisible ink and much more. For more information, call the branch hosting your preferred event. We hope to see you there! Tuesday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8 at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 13 at 5:30 p.m. Cover 2 Cover Book Club Tuesday, October 4 at 5:00 p.m. Are you a tween who loves to read? Then we need you! The hosts the Cover 2 Cover Tween Book Club, and we want new members. Come to this meeting to discuss the second half of A Tale of Two Castles by Gail Carson Levine, play games, and enjoy refreshments. Cover 2 Cover is a book club for tweens between eight and 12. Interested in signing up? Contact the at (225) 567-1441 to join this fun reading group and reserve a copy of the book. Parents, please inform us of any food allergies your child might have before attending a program involving food.

Literacy Lollapalooza Welcome to Literacy Lollapalooza, a series of events hosted by the Denham Springs-Walker Branch to promote literacy and have some fun! For contest rules, see page eight of the newsletter. The other events are listed below: Literacy Lollapalooza Storytime Saturday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m. Our Literacy Lollapalooza Storytime features a variety of activities for the whole family. Listen to stories, songs, and poems, play games, and make a craft. Literacy Lollapalooza Spelling Bee Saturday, October 15 at 11:30 a.m. Are you a tween spelling whiz? Join us for a Literacy Lollapalooza spelling bee for prizes. This event is open to ages eight through 12. New Books For Kids Aggie Gets Lost by Lori Ries & illustrated by Frank Dormer Fractions = Trouble! by Claudia Mills Lost! A Dog Called Bear by Wendy Orr Sprite Party Saturday, October 8 at 2:00 p.m. Be a fairy for a day! Kids are invited to listen to fairy stories, play games, and make fairy bread while they enjoy a magical woodland atmosphere. Inspired by Peter Pan books and tea parties, girls will decorate and adorn fairy wings while boys decorate and wear sprite hats and cardboard daggers. Registration is required. To register or for more information, please call the at (225) 664-3963. Lunch-Box Dream by Tony Abbott Sylvia & Aki by Winifred Conkling Trick or Treat Storytime Tuesday, October 25 at 6:00 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to come to this special storytime dressed in their Halloween costumes. Listen to Halloween stories, make a scary craft, and trick or treat at the library! Call the at (225) 567-1441 for more information. Happy Halloween! War & Watermelon by Rich Wallace Yes, She Can! Women's Sports Pioneers by Glenn Stout

ALBANY-SPRINGFIELD BRANCH Line Dancing 101 Thursday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. For ages 16 and up. DENHAM SPRINGS-WALKER BRANCH Young Writer s Club Thursday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m. Anime Club Meeting Saturday, October 15 at 3:00 p.m. Teen Book Club Monday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. Book: Throat by R. A. Nelson Young Writer s Club Tuesday, October 18 at 5:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Board Meeting Tuesday, October 25 at 6:00 p.m. SOUTH BRANCH Anime Addicts/Manga Maniacs Movie Night Tuesday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. Anime Addicts/Manga Maniacs Cosplay Night Tuesday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m. WATSON BRANCH Open Mic Night Thursday, October 6 at 4:30 p.m. Anime Addicts/Manga Mania Meeting Wednesday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. Songwriters Circle Saturday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. Here s what s new in the YA section of the library this month: White Crow by Marcus Sedgwick. YA Sed. Rip Tide by Kat Falls. YA Fal. Nacer Bailando by Alma Flor Ada y Gabriel M. Zubizarreta. YA Ada. Cleopatra Confesses by Carolyn Meyer. YA Mey. Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions, Revelations, and Other Nonsense by Corinne Mucha. YA Muc. This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein by Kenneth Oppel. YA Opp. Torn by Margaret Peterson Haddix. YA Had. Mr. Sam: How Sam Walton Built Walmart and Became America s Richest Man by Karen Blumenthal. YA Blu. Teen Zombie Night Thursday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m. Can you survive a zombie apocalypse at the library? Join us for a fun-filled zombie evening with games, activities, crafts, apple bobbing, refreshments and a zombie costume contest for prizes! For grades seven and up. For more information, please call the at (225) 665-8118. Murder Mystery Theater Tuesday, October 18 at 5:30 p.m. There s been a murder at the library, and we have to find the person responsible! Teens will be junior detectives and question suspects to discover who is behind this dastardly crime. Join us for some detective work and an exciting conclusion to the mystery. For more information, please call the at (225) 698-3015. Teen Spooktacular Thursday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Celebrate Halloween in style by attending our Teen Spooktacular! We are playing games and eating chocolate. Come in costume and enter our costume contest. For grades seven and up. Please call the at (225) 686-2436 for details. Picture It Painting Tuesday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. Epic Records Teens can paint their initial on canvas at this special painting session for Teen Read Week. The class size is limited, so hurry to register! To register, call the at (225) 567-1441. Teen events at Livingston Parish Library are for grades 7 and up.

Library Book Clubs for Adults Each month, locations of the Livingston Parish Library host book clubs for adults. If you are interested in joining one of our clubs, please contact the branch you are interested in attending. Book Club Thursday, October 13 10:30 a.m. The Secret River by Kate Grenville Book Club Monday, October 3 10:00 a.m. Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks Eclectic Book Club Tuesday, October 18 6:30 p.m. Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger Writing Groups Bookies Thursday, October 27 5:30 p.m. Room by Emma Donoghue Sunny Side Up (Inspirational) Thursday, October 13 10:00 a.m. One More Sunrise by Michael Landon, Jr. Prize Winning Book Club Thursday, October 20 6:00 p.m. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Each month, the of the Livingston Parish Library hosts writing groups for adults, teens, and children. If you are interested in joining one of the clubs, please contact the branch at (225) 665-8118. Young Writers Club Thursday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18 at 5:00 p.m. Calling all young writers! The Denham Springs-Walker Young Writer s Club is open to anyone between the ages of 10 and 17. The goal of the club is to write for both publication and performance. Young writers are encouraged to explore their writing interests and develop their voice and style through exciting collaborative activities. Writers Circle Thursday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. Are you a writer who is looking for some feedback? Then come to the Writer s Circle! Published and unpublished adult writers of fiction or nonfiction for adults, young adults, or children are welcome. The group provides a forum for sharing writing, a venue for learning more about the writing craft and information about publishing and self-publishing. ALBANY-SPRINGFIELD BRANCH Display Cases: Avon Bottles by Barbara Young Main Gallery: Acrylics on Canvas and Wood by Steve Young DENHAM SPRINGS-WALKER BRANCH Display Cases and Main Gallery: Fall Colors by the Denham Springs Fine Arts Association LIVINGSTON BRANCH (MAIN) Art Showing: Paintings by Paulette Ferguson SOUTH BRANCH Display Cases: Pottery by Daralyn Martin Main Gallery: Artwork by Bonnie Williams WATSON BRANCH Display Cases: Baton Rouge Scale Modelers Main Gallery: Kit Kat Photography by Kitty Kuhnert and Kathy Reeves ATTENTION Attendance at library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Livingston Parish Library publicity purposes. To decline, please speak to a library staff member.

The presents Literacy Lollapalooza! We are holding several writing contests from Saturday, October 1 through Monday, October 31. All submissions will be judged and first, second, and third place winners will receive prizes. Winners will be announced on Monday, November 14. Please include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address single-spaced at the top left margin of your submission. All submissions must have a centered title and double-spaced text. Check out the contests below! For more information, call the Denham Springs-Walker Branch at (225) 665-8118. Fall Into Autumn...In Five Words Celebrate fall and express yourself at the same time! Contestants should share an autumn-themed photos and express its message in just five (5) words. Publically tasteful photos and messages can range from humorous to inspirational or even spooky because of upcoming Halloween! The contest is for ages 17 and up. Page Turner Contest Hook readers with the first page of a story! Write and submit only the first page for our Page Turner contest. All submissions must be typed. This contest has divisions for 10-12 years old, 13 to 16 years old, and 17 and up. Haiku Poetry Contest Write a haiku on any topic for our contest! A haiku is only three lines long and uses words to create an image. The first line contains five (5) syllables, the second line contains seven (7) syllables, and the third line contains five (5) syllables. All submissions must be typed. This contest has divisions for 10-12 years old, 13 to 16 years old, and 17 and up. Livingston Parish Library Locations and Hours www.mylpl.info Facebook: Search for Livingston Parish Library Twitter: mylplinfo P.O. Box 397 Livingston, LA 70754 Located at: 13986 Florida Blvd. Phone: (225) 686-2436 Fax: (225) 686-3888 Mon. & Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. P.O. Box 1256 Albany, LA 70711 26941 LA Hwy 43, Hammond, LA 70403 Phone: (225) 567-1441 Fax: (225) 567-3768 Mon. & Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 8101 US Hwy 190 Denham Springs, LA 70726 Phone: (225) 665-8118 Fax: (225) 791-6325 FOLLS News Friends of the Livingston Library System (FOLLS) supports the Livingston Parish Library by raising funds and helping to inform the public of the services provided by the libraries. Folls Book Sale Saturday, October 22 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. If you are interested in learning more about FOLLS, contact us at folls@att.net. Scan Me to instantly connect your mobile device to our website. An $8.9 million bond issue for construction of four new Livingston Parish Library branches passes on October 4, 2003 with 57% of the vote. Now, the Albany-Springfield. Denham Springs- Walker, South, and Watson branches are open and serving the public daily. The construction of the new branches allowed for system consolidation as well as expansion of the collection and services to our patrons. We are dedicated to serving our community, so stop by and check out what the Livingston Parish Library has to offer! Mon.- Thurs. Fri. & Sat. Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 23477 LA Hwy 444 Livingston, LA 70754 Phone: (225) 698-3015 Fax: (225) 698-9979 Mon. & Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 36581 Outback Road Denham Springs, LA 70706 Phone: (225) 664-3963 Fax: (225) 664-1949 Mon.-Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.