Alex P. Allain-Franklin Amelia Bayou Vista Berwick Centerville Patterson West End-Baldwin St. Mary Parish Library Newsletter stmarylibrary.org Shake, Rattle, & Roll into! It is time again for everyone, children through adults, to hang out with us for our 2018 Summer Reading Program. Research shows that children who participate in Summer Reading maintain their reading skills better than children who do not read in times that school is not in session. Summer Reading Programs have been proven to help preserve and strengthen reading skills, expand vocabulary, broaden word recognition, and help improve spelling. Join us for a program designed for different ages, with weekly activities that encourage reading in a fun, non-academic manner. Registration Registration began May 1st and will continue throughout the summer. Come and register at your local library if you haven't already. This will give you the opportunity to make sure you have an updated library card, pick up calendars, our newsletter, and flyers listing all of our upcoming events. Registration is allowed at only one branch, but you are welcome to attend all programs, activities, and special performers at ANY of the seven branches of the St. Mary Parish Library System. Kick-Off Day Our kick off day will be held on Monday, June 4 th from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Dance in and check out the stories, crafts, music, games, and other activities being held at the libraries located in Amelia, Baldwin, Bayou Vista, Berwick, Centerville, Franklin and Patterson. Rules Participants can only submit minutes that were read on their reading level. Adults or young adults who are reading to their children or younger siblings CANNOT count those minutes for themselves if they are participants in the Summer Reading Program. Participants will need to turn in at least the minimum of 600 minutes or more to complete the program. (That s just 15 minutes of reading a day.) This is the ONLY way to receive an invitation to our finale. For our finale, we will be hosting a pizza extravaganza featuring final awards, prizes, treats and games. No one can attend without an invitation. You will not want to miss the fun!
Don t miss these performers: Sir Crazy Pants doesn't put on a show that is cute and cuddly. This is a full on bang your head, rock your socks off, rock-n-roll show. Families tend to lose their minds while enjoying this show. Providing the comedy and music, he only asks that, during the show, you simply forget about the world outside and GO CRAZY for the time you are rocking with your new friends at the Sir Crazy Pants show. Come rock out at these St. Mary Parish Libraries: Amelia Branch: June 4th at 10:00 A.M. Berwick Branch: June 4th at 2:00 P.M. These Performances are provided by the St. Mary Parish Library System and are all open to the public. Tim and Laura Allured present The Harvey Rabbit and Friends Show. The show features Harvey, the talking rabbit, Cecil the orangutan, and T-Boy the alligator. Oh yeah, they are joined by Laura and Tim Allured who are the masters behind these hilarious puppets. Don t miss participating in the musical fun in these St. Mary Parish Libraries: Bayou Vista Branch: June 7th at 10:00 A.M. Franklin Branch: June 7th at 2:00 P.M. These Performances are provided by the St. Mary Parish Library System and are all open to the public. Grab your spurs and journey with us to the Wild West, where a legendary bank-robbing outlaw is back in town, about to strike again! Throughout this absolutely wild adventure story, volunteers from the audience will help us explore the fascinating science behind chemical reactions, acids and bases, combustion, air pressure, inertia, and more. Don t miss the Science Tellers in these St. Mary Parish Libraries: Patterson Branch: June 15th at 10:00 A.M. West End Branch: June 15th at 2:00 P.M. These Performances are provided by the St. Mary Parish Library System and are all open to the public. Matthew Noel will be at these St. Mary Parish Library Branches performing a variety show of his magic, yo-yo tricks, juggling, and comedy for all ages. Franklin Branch: June 18th at 2:00 P.M. Centerville Branch: June 19th at 10:00 A.M. Patterson Branch: June 19th at 2:00 P.M. Berwick Branch: June 20th at 10:00 A.M. West End Branch: June 20th at 2:00 P.M. Bayou Vista Branch: June 21st at 10:00 A.M. Amelia Branch: June 21st at 2:00 P.M. These Performances are provided by the St. Mary Parish Library System and are all open to the public. Page 2
Don t miss these performers: A bubble volcano? Bubble roller coaster? A kid in a bubble? Bubble Trouble takes bubbles to the max in this one-man bubble extravaganza. He juggles bubbles, sculpts and builds with bubbles, makes fog-filled bubbles and more. Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, he engages and delights audiences of all ages. Get out of your bubble and into these St. Mary Parish Libraries: Franklin Branch: June 20th at 10:00 A.M. Bayou Vista Branch: June 20th at 2:00 P.M. These Performances are provided by the St. Mary Parish Library System and are all open to the public. Kabuki Kru is a hop-hop dance group that teaches the youth of today how important self improvement, positive thinking, self-confidence and dedication are to our every day life through a skit that incorporates popular urban dance. Franklin Branch: June 27th at 10:00 A.M. Bayou Vista Branch: June 27th at 2:00 P.M. West End Branch: June 28th at 10:00 A.M. Patterson Branch: June 28th at 2:00 P.M. Amelia Branch: June 29th at 10:00 A.M. Berwick Branch: June 29th at 2:00 P.M. These Performances are provided by the St. Mary Parish Library System and are all open to the public. Percussionist, Elizabeth Vidos, can make a beat out of anything producing sound! Her Off-Broadway work history includes the shows STOMP & JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Don t miss Lady Chops drumming away at these St. Mary Parish Libraries: Patterson Branch: July 2nd at 10:00 A.M. Franklin Branch: July 2nd at 2:00 P.M. West End Branch: July 3rd at 10:00 A.M. Centerville Branch: July 3rd at 2:00 P.M. Bayou Vista Branch: July 5th at 2:00 P.M. Berwick Branch: July 6th at 10:00 A.M. Amelia Branch: July 6th at 2:00 P.M. These Performances are provided by the St. Mary Parish Library System and are all open to the public. Page 3
Games & Activities: PRE-K-FIRST GRADE PROGRAMS June 5th: Pasta Wind Chimes June 12th: Rain Stick in A Bottle SECOND-THIRD GRADE PROGRAMS June 6th: Beaded Wind Chimes June 13th: Decorate Your Own Maracas June 20th: Rhythm Drum Craft June 27th: Clothes Pin Wreaths July 11th: Music Trivia FOURTH & UP PROGRAMS 2:00 P.M. June 7th: Garden Wind Chimes June 28th: Decorate your own Mandolin Harp July 12th: Music Trivia Amelia Branch June 4th: Ice Cream & Sign up (10:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M.) June 4th: Performer Sir Crazy Pants (10:00 A.M.) June 8th: Word Bingo June 11th: Word Bingo June 14th: LSU AG program on food safety. This is a sign up only program. June 15th: Doughnut on A String Contest June 18th: Word Bingo June 19th: Foot Stomping & Watermelon Seed Spitting June 21st: Performer Matthew Noel June 22nd: Fire Truck Visit Please bring towels and extra clothes! June 25th: Craft Buffet June 26th: Movie CoCo June 29th: Performer Kabuki Kru (10:00 A.M.) July 2nd: Word Bingo July 3rd: Sponge Relays Bring towels & extra clothes July 5th: LSU AG Center Show & Tell July 6th: Performer Lady Chops July 9th: Movie Book Of Life July 10th: Minute To Win It July 16th: Cup Cake Walk AWARDS/PIZZA PARTY: July 17th from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Bayou Vista Branch TODDLER-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS 10:30 A.M.) June 8th: Instruments June 15th: Sounds Of Nature June 22nd: Rock Around The World June 29th: Styles And Stars July 6th: Music On The Farm July 13th: Groovy Pete The Cat FIRST-THIRD GRADE PROGRAMS June 6th: International Snack Challenge June 13th: Musical Obstacle Course July 11th: Fun Funky Flip Flops FOURTH & UP PROGRAMS June 14th: Sheet Music Jewelry June 28th: Musical Slime July 12th: CD Scratch Art June 4th: Jazz Up A Hat & Ice Cream (10:00 4:00 P.M.) June 7th: Performer Harvey Rabbit (10:00 A.M.) June 8th: Musical Junk Creations June 11th: Bingo June 15th: Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest June 18th: Movie CoCo June 20th: Performer Bubble Trouble June 21st: Performer Matt Noel (10:00 A.M.) June 22nd: Donut Eating Contest June 25th: Bingo June 27th: Performer Kabuki Kru June 29th: Guess That Lyric July 2nd: Movie Beauty & The Beast (2:00 P.M) July 5th: Performer Lady Chops (2:00 P.M. ) July 6th: Water Day Rock: Don t forget towels & sun screen July 13th: Cup Cake Jam AWARDS/PIZZA PARTY: July 18th from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Page 4
Games & Activities: TODDLER-KINDERGARTEN (10:30 A.M.) June 6th: Egg Shakers June 13th: Paper Plate Guitars June 27th: Ankle Bells July 11th: Drum Bowls Berwick Branch FIRST-THIRD GRADE PROGRAMS June 5th: Ribbon Wand & Move And Freeze June 12th: Scratch Art & Hearing Things Game June 19th: Velvet Art June 26th: Musical Drum July 3rd: Wooden Maracas & Water Xylophone July 10th: Guitar Pick Necklace & Live Action Tic Tac Toe FOURTH & UP PROGRAMS 2:00 P.M. June 7th: Beaded Wind Chime June 14th: Rock Photo Holders June 21st: African Thumb Piano June 28th: Painting With Trinisha July 5th: Emoji Pillows July 12th: Lip Sync Battle TODDLER- PRE-K GRADE PROGRAMS (10:30 A.M.) June 5th: It s Jazz Time June 12th: Grab A Guitar June 26th: Bebop Book Boogie July 3rd: Disco Dancing Pete July 10th: Bugs & Blues KINDERGARDEN-3RD GRADE PROGRAMS June 6th: Rock The Mic June 13th: Game Boogie June 20th: Rockin Walk June 27th: Rockin Out With Instruments July 11th: Let s Create Instruments FOURTH & UP PROGRAMS June 7th: Guitar Talent June 14th: Musical Canvas Pop June 21st: Recycled Wind Chimes June 28th: Musical Mosaic Creations July 5th: Aboriginal Clapping Sticks July 12th: Punk Rocks Centerville Branch June 4th: Performer Sir Crazy Pants June 8th: Watermelon Seed Spitting (10:00 A.M.) June 11th: Cupcake Walk June 15th: Donut Eating Contest (10:00 A.M.) June 18th: Pudding Eating Contest June 20th: Performer Matthew Noel (10:00 A.M.) June 22nd: Word Bingo (10:00 A.M.) June 25th: Movie Day CoCo June 29th: Performer Kabuki Kru July 2nd: Word Bingo July 6th: Performer Lady Chops (10:00 A.M.) July 9th: Water Balloon Games July 13th: Berwick s Got Talent ROCK N AWARDS GAME DAY: July 19th at 6:00 P.M. June 4th: Kick Off (10:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M.) June 5th: Keep It Cool & Staying Safe SMPSO Bicycle June 8th: Rock n Out With Bingo June 12th: Keep It Cool & Staying Safe SMPSO Fire June 15th: Just Dance June 18th: Rock n Out With Bingo June 19th: Performer Matthew Noel June 19th: Music With Tami Luke June 22nd: Cupcake Walk June 26th: Get Your Hunt On June 29th: Movie CoCo July 2nd: Salute To The Red, White, & Blue July 3rd: Performer Lady Chops July 6th: Fun In The Sun July 10th: Keeping It Cool & Staying Safe SMPSO Internet July 13th: Drum Up A Good Beat ENCORE GAME DAY: July 17th at 5:30 P.M. Page 5
Games & Activities: TODDLER-PRE-K GRADE PROGRAMS (10:30 A.M.) June 8th: Rock-N-Roosters June 15th: Shake, Rattle, & Roll June 22nd: Move It To The Beat June 29th: Want To Learn How To Footloose July 6th: Swamp Pop July 13th: Rhythm Painting KINDERGARTEN-3RD GRADE PROGRAMS June 14th: Game Boogie June 21st: Rockin Walk June 28th: Lyrics In Drums July 5th: Come Make Some Noise July 12th: Washee Rain Sticks FOURTH & UP PROGRAMS June 6th: Junk Art June 13th: Musical Mosaic Creations June 20th: Guitar Talent June 27th: Musical Canvas Pop July 11th: Pop Of Color Franklin Branch June 4th: Kick Off (10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.) June 5th: Movie Sing June 7th: Performer Harvey Rabbit June 8th: Cupcake Walk June 11th: Keeping it Cool & Staying Safe SMPSO Bicycle June 15th: Rockin Out With Bingo June 18th: Performer Matthew Noel June 19th: Keeping It Cool & Staying Safe SMPSO Internet June 20th: Performer Bubble Trouble (10:00 A.M.) June 22nd: So You Think You Can Sing? June 25th: Musical Instruments With Janet Sinitere June 27th: Performer Kabuki Kru (10:00 A.M.) June 29th: Line Dancing 101 July 2nd: Performer Lady Chops July 3rd: Salute To The Red, White, & Blue July 6th: The Hunt Is On July 9th: Keeping It Cool & Staying Safe SMPSO McGruff/Safe Kids July 13th: Minute To Win It ENCORE GAME NIGHT: July 18th at 6:00 P.M. Patterson Branch TODDLER-KINDERGARTEN GRADE PROGRAMS (10:00 A.M.) June 11th: Let s Make Music June 18th: Shake Your Maracas June 25th: Music In Color Paint Sheets July 9th: Me & My Drum 1ST-3RD GRADE PROGRAMS June 5th: Spin & Tap Spin Drums June 12th: Shake Em Up Maracas June 26th: Jingle Tambourines July 3rd: Beat & Save Drum Banks July 10th: Musical Note Frames FOURTH & UP PROGRAMS June 7th: Rockin Stepping Stones June 14th: Jazzy Picture Frames June 21st: Boom, Boom Bath Bombs July 5th: Poppin Floam July 12th: Cool Canvas Art June 4th: Kick Off (10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.) June 6th: Board Game Day June 8th: Rockin Bingo June 13th: Let s Dance June 15th: Performer Science Tellers (10:00 A.M.) June 19th: Performer Matt Noel June 20th: Board Game Day June 22nd: Cake Walk June 27th: Pudding Eating Contest June 28th: Performer Kabuki Kru June 29th: Rockin Bingo July 2nd: Performer Lady Chops (10:00 A.M.) July 6th: Roll & Freeze Ice Cream July 11th: Water Fun Day July 13th: Rockin Word Bingo PIZZA PARTY: July 17th at 6:00 P.M. Page 6
Games & Activities: West End Branch June 4th: Kick Off Outdoor Party (2:00 4:00) June 4th: Detective Winnie Sylve on Bicycle Safety (1:00 P.M.) June 5th: Karoke Lip Sync Battle & Crafts June 6th: Talent Show June 7th: Drums & Water Xylophones June 8th: Rockin Bingo June 11th: Detective Winnie Sylve on Fire Safety (10:00 A.M.) June 11th: Sean Polidore Author & Motivational Speaker June 12th: Kazoos, Harmonicas, Wind Flutes & Jazz Paintings June 14th: Water Fair bring towel. Baldwin Fire Department tower spray June 15th: Performer Science Tellers June 18th: Detective Winnie Sylve on In & Around Cars (10:00 A.M.) June 19th: Black Light Party June 20th: Performer Matthew Noel June 21st: Rubber Band Guitars & String Paintings June 22nd: Franklin Line Dancers (9:30 A.M.) June 22nd: Movie CoCo June 25th: Detective Winnie Sylve on Internet Safety (10:00 A.M.) June 26th: Shape, Songwriting, & Musical Chairs June 27th: Talent Show June 28th: Performer Kabuki Kru (10:00 A.M.) June 28th: Dancing OObleck & Limbo June 29th: Waves Bingo July 2nd: Detective Winnie Sylve on Home Safety (10:00 A.M.) July 3rd: Performer Lady Chops (10:00 A.M.) July 3rd: Kalimbas & Castanets July 5th: Game Day July 6th: Movie Ferdinand July 9th: Detective Winnie Sylve on Safe Kids ID Kits (10:00 A.M.) July 10th: Karaoke With The Music Of Rick Lorenzo July 11th: Musician Savoid Howard Accordions, Horns, & Song (10:00 A.M.) July 12th: Pre-k-Third: Rainclouds July 12th: 4th & Up Fear Factor July 13th: Cupcake Walk PIZZA PARTY: July 19th at 5:30 P.M. YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUBS: Bayou Vista Branch: June 28th: The Book Thief July 26th: This Is Where It Ends Berwick Branch: June 29th: Serafina And The Black Cloak July 27th: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello s Library ADULT PROGRAMS: Bayou Vista Branch: June 21st: Clothespin Wreath (6:00 P.M.) June 27th: Adult Coloring (10:30 A.M.) July 12th: Crochet With Plastic Bags (6:00 P.M.) July 25th: Adult Coloring (10:30 A.M.) Berwick Branch: June 21st: Adult Book Club- The Husband s Secret by Liane Moriaty (6:00 P.M.) June 23rd: Car Trash Bag (10:00 A.M.) July 26th: Adult Book Club- Love And Other Prizes Consolation by Jamie Ford (6:00 P.M.) Centerville Branch: June 11th: Musical Paper Mache (10:30 A.M.) June 20th: Adult Book Club- The Identicals, by Elin Hilderbrand (10:30 A.M.) June 25th: Know Your Tunes (10:30 A.M.) July 9th: Garden Visitors (10:30 A.M.) Franklin Branch: June 12th: Rockin Garden (10:30 A.M.) June 14th: Adult Book Club- The Woman In The Window, by A.J. Finn (4:15 P.M.) June 26th: Color Me Happy (10:30 A.M.) July 10th: Vinyl Art (10:30 A.M.) Patterson Branch: June 21st: Adult Book Club- Still Me, by Jojo Moyes (5:30 P.M.) July 20th: Adult Book Club The Skeleton Box, by Bryan Gruley (5:30 P.M.) Page 7
do something @ St. Mary Parish Library 206 Iberia Street Franklin, LA 70538 Emmett Eugene Smith Mr. & Mrs. Donocan & Evelyn Pontiff Flying Men Their Machines: A Literary And Photographic Record Of Facts Concerning Flying With Special Reference To Those Pilots Who Have So Brave Ray Tesi Trent & Lana Downing Between These Pages Life Writing Remembering Grand Isle Patricia Palfery Stiel Joan & Guy Stirling New Choices In Natural Healing For Dogs & Cats: Herbs, Acupressure, Massage, Homeopathy, Flower Essences, Natural Diets, Healing Energy MEMORIALS: Dennis John Boudreaux Joan & Guy Stirling Going Gray Beauty Guide: 50 Gray8 Going Gray Stories Edgar A Garo Landry Jimmy & Jamie L. Chauvin Time Life Home Repair And Improvement Plumbing Library Closing On Wednesday, July 4th all branches of the St. Mary Parish Library will be closed for Independence Day. We will re-open Thursday, July 5th for our regular scheduled hours. Thank you and have a safe holiday! Page 8