Johnette Downing.... 2 Lady Chops...2 See The Ballet... 2 Hey Now Hooping... 3 Dinosaur Park.... 3 Harvey Rabbit..... 3 Hamilton Fun... 4 Marvelous Music Trivia... 4 Camp Rock... 5 End of Summer Harry Potter Party... 5 Murder Mystery...... 6 Cricut Create... 6 Tie-Dye T-Shirts... 7 SRP Prizes... 8 FOLLS Book Sale..... 8 July Closure Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day Rocking All Summer Long At The Library It s summer time, and the Livingston Parish Library is delighted to present our summer reading programs for adults, children, and teens! The theme for all age groups this year is Libraries Rock! After you see what programs and events we have lined up for you this year, you ll understand why. When can I register for the library s summer reading program? Adults, children, and teens can register for the summer reading program starting on Thursday, May 24. The last day to register is Tuesday, July 31. How can I register for the library s summer reading program? All ages can register online by visiting our website at mylpl.info/summerreading. Then choose the appropriate age group: Adults, Children, or Teens. Children and teens may register at the Youth Services desk at any of our five branches. Adults may also register at the circulation or adult reference desks. What summer reading program should I register for? Livingston Parish Library hosts summer reading programs for adults, children, and teens. The children s program is open to babies - age 11. The teen program is for ages 12-18. The adult program is for ages 18 and up. Whatever your age, the library has a summer reading program just for you! How do I complete the summer reading program? Children complete the summer reading program by reading 10 picture books or five chapter books. Books read aloud by parents count, so preschoolers and babies can participate too! Teens can read three books and/or attend three teen summer reading events to complete the program. Adults must read three books, ebooks, or audiobooks; and/or attend three summer reading events to complete the program. For more FAQs, please turn to Page 8. Visit mylpl.info for a full listing of events.
Play With Us Brushbot Builders (Ages 8-11) Learn to build Brushbots, speeding bots that spin and glide across flat surfaces, powered by vibrating motors. Tween makers can create and customize their own bot to take home and compete against other bots at the library. DSW: June 14 at 5:30 p.m. STH: June 19 at 10:00 a.m. A-S: June 26 at 2:00 p.m. MB: July 6 at 2:30 p.m. WAT: July 17 at 5:30 p.m. Sharpie Tie-Dye (Ages 5-11) Join us for Tie-Dye fun with Sharpie Tie-Dye a new spin on making colorful and dazzling designs on fabric. Bring your own shirt or piece of fabric and we ll provide the rest. Registration is required. DSW: May 31 at 2:00 p.m. STH: June 5 at 2:00 p.m. MB: June 22 at 2:30 p.m. WAT: July 3 at 5:30 p.m. A-S: July 25 at 2:00 p.m. Storytime & Wiggle Worms Storytime and Wiggle Worms will continue throughout the summer. Be sure to check our calendar for upcoming dates and times. 2 Johnette Downing Returns Join award winning musician, author and storyteller, Johnette Downing, in a dynamic and interactive performance. Appropriate, inspirational and fun for all ages! MB: June 5 at 10:00 a.m. A-S: June 5 at 2:00 p.m. STH: June 6 at 10:00 a.m. WAT: June 6 at 2:00 p.m. DSW: June 6 at 6:00 p.m. Lady Chops Elizabeth Vidos, also known as Lady Chops, is bringing her one woman drumming show to Livingston Parish Libraries this summer! She is a talented percussionist whose past work includes performing in the hit Off-Broadway show "STOMP." Her performance is energetic, interactive and fun for all ages. A-S: June 27 at 10:00 a.m. WAT: June 27 at 2:00 p.m. STH: June 28 at 10:00 a.m. MB: June 28 at 2:00 p.m. DSW: June 29 at 10:00 a.m. Join us after the show to get hands on with instruments and learn how to bang out your own beats. For ages 8-18. WAT: June 27 at 4:00 p.m. MB: June 28 at 4:00 p.m. DSW: June 29 at 11:30 a.m. See The Ballet At The Library Baton Rouge Youth Ballet (All Ages) Set to the timeless music of Leo Delibes, Coppélia is a comic story ballet set hundreds of years ago in a festive Hungarian village. Follow the antics of two lovebirds and the havoc that ensues inside a local toyshop. See this exclusive performance at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch on Friday, June 8 at 1:30 p.m. Tri-Parish Ballet (All Ages) The Tri-Parish Ballet brings stories to life through dance with a multi-age troupe and colorful costumes. MB: June 19 at 10:00 a.m. A-S: June 19 at 2:00 p.m. DSW: June 20 at 10:00 a.m. WAT: June 20 at 2:00 p.m. STH: June 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Hey Now Hooping (All Ages) Come see a Circus-style hoop dance performance and story! Enjoy interactive hulahoop playtime for everyone and a big finale hoop dance performance with LED lit hula-hoops. MB: July 17 at 10:00 a.m. DSW: July 18 at 10:00 a.m. STH: July 19 at 2:00 p.m. Sound of Science (Ages 5-11) Get hands on with The Sound of Science. Learn about how sound works, see waves in motion, and take home your own experiment! MB: June 8 at 2:00 p.m. A-S: July 18 at 2:00 p.m. DSW: July 26 at 2:00 p.m. STH: June 12 at 10:00 a.m. WAT: June 19 at 2:00 p.m. Dinosaur Park (Babies-Age 7) At Dinosaur Park, there will be all kinds of dinosaur related activities for a range of ages. Dig around in our bone -filled sensory bin, free-play with our dinosaur puppets, make dinosaur-related crafts and more! WAT: June 1 at 10:30 a.m. DSW: June 7 at 10:30 a.m. MB: June 11 at 2:30 p.m. A-S: June 20 at 2:00 p.m. STH: June 26 at 10:00 a.m. Junior Geologist (Ages 8-11) Enter a world of scientific discovery! Come learn about rocks, minerals, and crystals and become an official Junior Geologist! DSW: June 28 at 5:30 p.m. A-S: July 11 at 2:00 p.m. STH: July 17 at 10:00 a.m. MB: July 30 at 2:30 p.m. WAT: July 21 at 2:00 p.m. Makey Makey Music Room (Ages 8-11) Ever wanted to turn aluminum foil into a drum machine? Of course you have and now you can! Turn the library s meeting room into an interactive music experience using everyday objects and Makey Makey. Registration opens two weeks before the event. Please call the branch hosting your preferred event or visit our online event calendar to register. WAT: June 5 at 5:30 p.m. STH: July 10 at 2:00 p.m. MB: July 16 at 2:30 p.m. A-S: June 12 at 2:00 p.m. DSW: July 12 at 5:30 p.m. Harvey Rabbit and Friends (All Ages) Your favorite rabbit is back to present a fun-filled variety show with songs, magic, games and more! MB: July 10 at 10:00 a.m. DSW: July 11 at 10:00 a.m. STH: July 12 at 10:00 a.m. A-S: July 17 at 2:00 p.m. WAT: July 18 at 2:00 p.m. A-S: July 10 at 2:00 p.m. WAT: July 11 at 2:00 p.m. These programs are supported in part by a Decentralized Arts Funding Grant from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in cooperation with the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, and Louisiana State Arts Council. Let s Rock! Crafts Rock! (Ages 3-7) Want to be in a band? Join Miles and the Swamp Band as the featured story of the program. Then, experience making multicultural music while crafting instruments from around the world! A-S: June 6 at 2:00 p.m. MB: June 26 at 5:30 p.m. STH: July 3 at 2:00 p.m. WAT: July 10 at 5:30 p.m. Kids Jamboree (Ages 3-7) Music Dance Paint! Shake, sway, jump and jitter! Move in the library and create a giant mural! STH: May 29 at 10:00 a.m. A-S: June 13 at 2:00 p.m. WAT: July 6 at 2:00 p.m. MB: July 9 at 2:30 p.m. DSW: July 19 at 2:00 p.m. Classical Garden Party (Ages 3-8) Indulge in a fantasy garden fête, with activities inspired by classical music themes full of gnomes, fairies and trolls. Registration is required. A-S: May 29 at 2:00 p.m. MB: June 1 at 2:30 p.m. WAT: June 16 at 2:00 p.m. DSW: July 5 at 2:00 p.m. STH: July 24 at 10:00 a.m. Music Stories! Family Storytime & Puppet Show (All Ages) Don't miss our night of musical stories! This family event will feature songs, crafts, and a puppet show about some down on their luck animals that start a band. DSW: June 21 at 6:00 p.m. 3
Don t Miss Out Teen Anime Club Are you an anime addict? Do you go mad for manga? If you are in grades 7-12, you can join the anime club at the Livingston Parish Library! We discuss anime and manga while we learn about Japanese culture. WAT: June 21 at 5:30 p.m. Chess @ Your Library Are you a chess player looking for new opponents? Or have you never played but want to learn? Come out to Chess @ Your Library to meet new people, play a few matches, brush up, or learn the basics. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12 and older. DSW: June 4 at 6:00 p.m. DSW: July 2 at 6:00 p.m. Young Writers Club Calling all young writers! Open to ages 12-18, the club's goal is to help members become better writers, to provide inspiration, and to offer advice and support. Each meeting, members practice writing in many different styles and genres to fine-tune skills and challenge themselves. DSW: June 26 at 6:30 p.m. DSW: July 24 at 6:30 p.m. 4 Random Fandom: Hamilton Attention all Hamiltonians! Are you obsessed with all things Alexander Hamilton, the Schuyler sisters, epic rap show tunes, and the founding of our nation? Join us for a night of trivia, lyric battles, crafts, and of course, rapping! Don t throw away your shot to attend Hamilton Random Fandom! WAT: June 28 at 5:30 p.m. DSW: July 3 at 5:00 p.m. STH: July 12 at 3:00 p.m. A-S: July 19 at 2:00 p.m. MB: July 24 at 5:00 p.m. Marvelous Music Trivia Are you a music lover? Challenge your knowledge at our library s music trivia event! We ll also throw in some games and snacks. Ages 12 and older. MB: June 19 at 6:00 p.m. A-S: June 26 at 6:00 p.m. DSW: July 18 at 5:30 p.m. WAT: July 24 at 6:00 p.m. Computer Classes Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that is used to create invoices, ledgers, and other financial or mathematical data. This class will teach students the basic features of Excel along with entering, sorting, and computing data. Ages 12 and older. Excel Basics DSW: June 25 at 6:30 p.m. Intermediate Excel DSW: July 9 at 6:30 p.m. Rock This Craft! Enjoy a casual afternoon of musical creations! Express your creativity and create some nifty DIY designs! Registration required. A-S: June 7 at 2:00 p.m. WAT: June 12 at 5:30 p.m. MB: June 28 at 6:00 p.m. DSW: July 17 at 5:00 p.m. STH: July 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Art Studio: Mixed Media Guest artist Winnie Hughes will be teaching the method of combining a variety of materials and tools to form a cohesive work of art. All supplies will be provided during the session. WAT: June 12 at 2:00 p.m. DSW: June 12 at 5:00 p.m. MB: June 13 at 3:30 p.m. A-S: June 14 at 1:30 p.m. STH: June 14 at 4:00 p.m. Paint By Sticker: Music Icons Who s your favorite music icon? Choose from images of stars like Beyoncé or The Beatles and use sticker coloring to create bright artwork to hang up or show off! Join us, pick your music icon and get started. No experience or supplies necessary. MB: June 12 at 5:00 p.m. DSW: June 26 at 5:00 p.m. A-S: July 5 at 2:00 p.m. Teen Star Jewelry Accessorize like a rock star with your choice of DIY wrapped wire earrings, pendant necklace, or wrist cuff. Craft your own with all materials & instruction provided. MB: May 31 at 6:00 p.m. A-S: June 21 at 2:00 p.m. DSW: July 24 at 5:00 p.m. End Of Summer Harry Potter Party Celebrate the End of Summer and the 38th birthday of the Boy Who Lived! Get sorted and then enjoy trivia, potions class, birthday cake and more. A-S: July 26 at 2:00 p.m. STH: July 31 at 3:00 p.m. DSW: July 31 at 5:00 p.m. WAT: July 31 at 5:30 p.m. MB: July 31 at 6:00 p.m. Join us for Virtual Wednesday! Escape your Wednesday by exploring virtual worlds at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch every Wednesday this summer at 5:00 p.m. All ages are invited to take turns on a variety of games on the HTC VIVE! Library Party! Teen Decades Dance Enjoy a rocking good time at the Teen Decades Dance! Dance and sing along to some of the best songs from the 50s to the 90s while enjoying a photo booth, games and snacks. There will also be a costume contest! DSW: June 5 at 5:00 p.m. WAT: July 5 at 5:30 p.m. MB: July 10 at 6:00 p.m. Camp Rock Are you ready to rock? Join us for a night filled with music, improv, karaoke and s mores! DSW: June 19 at 5:00 p.m. MB: July 3 at 3:00 p.m. A-S: July 12 at 2:00 p.m. WAT: July 19 at 5:30 p.m. 8-Bit Music Do you love Chiptunes music? Come to the library for a night of music, tech, and an 8-bit battle of the bands! WAT: June 7 at 5:30 p.m. STH: June 26 at 3:00 p.m. A-S: June 28 at 2:00 p.m. DSW: July 10 at 5:00 p.m. Registration opens two weeks before each event. Please call the branch hosting your preferred event or visit our online event calendar to register. 5
Summer Fun Cricut Create: Decorate the 4th of July Join us to learn how to use the library s Cricut cutting machine while you make a festive centerpiece for the 4 th of July! Supplies will be provided. Registration is required. DSW: June 27 at 2:00 p.m. WAT: July 3 at 2:00 p.m. Crochet Club Slip stitch on over to the Crochet Club at Denham Springs-Walker Branch, where we will have a new project every month. All experience levels are welcome, from beginner to expert. Stay in the loop with us, and we will unravel the mysteries together. Get hooked on creating! Bring your own supplies if you have them. Yarn will be provided. DSW: June 14 at 2:00 p.m. DSW: July 12 at 2:00 p.m. Ask A Lawyer Need legal advice? Join a representative from the BR Bar Association at this free walk-in-legal clinic on July 10 at 9:30 a.m. at the Denham Springs-Walker Branch. for brief legal counseling and advice. 6 Murder Mystery Cafe Enjoy this performance by our Livingston Parish Library Mystery Players. Enjoy special coffee drinks, pastries, and figure out who done it! A-S: July 24 at 6:00 p.m. WAT: July 25 at 6:00 p.m. MB: July 27 at 11:00 a.m. DSW: August 1 at 6:00 p.m. STH: August 2 at 6:00 p.m. If you re interested in performing in the Murder Mystery Cafe programs, sign up for our fun acting class and help to create and perform in a murder mystery show! MB: June 14 at 1:00 p.m. MB: June 21 at 1:00 p.m. MB: June 27 at 1:00 p.m. MB: July 5 at 1:00 p.m. MB: July 12 at 1:00 p.m. MB: July 19 at 1:00 p.m. Rock Star Jewelry Accessorize like a rock star with your choice of DIY wrapped wire earrings, pendant necklace, or wrist cuff. All materials provided. A-S: June 5 at 6:00 p.m. STH: June 5 at 6:00 p.m. WAT: June 26 at 6:00 p.m. MB: June 29 at 11:00 a.m. Cloud Based Accounting In this session you will receive an introduction to cloud accounting, how it s changed the way small and medium enterprises (SME) (businesses, nonprofits and governmental entities) manage banking, transactions, invoicing, financial reporting and tax compliance; and why participants should consider this disruptive technology. MB: June 22 at 10:00 a.m. Register by contacting the Main Branch in Livingston at (225) 686-4160. Musical Craft Collage Challenge your creativity by creating a music-themed collage using magazine cuttings and other materials. STH: July 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Get Groovy With Tie-Dye T-Shirts Adults will have a groovy time creating tie-dye t-shirts. Bring your own t-shirt or other piece of cloth made of natural, washable fabrics (such as cotton). A-S: June 19 at 6:00 p.m. STH: July 5 at 6:00 p.m. WAT: July 11 at 6:00 p.m. MB: July 17 at 6:00 p.m. DSW: July 19 at 10:00 a.m. Pour Painting Explore your creativity through the new art form of acrylic pour painting. Using a few simple supplies, you ll create beautiful, colorful, abstract artwork. Learn the difference between a dirty pour and the flip cup technique, and join us for a night of fun. All artwork created during this program will be put on display in the library. MB: June 7 at 6:00 p.m. DSW: June 13 at 10:00 a.m. STH: June 21 at 6:00 p.m. WAT: June 27 at 6:00 p.m. A-S: July 10 at 6:00 p.m. Events & Activities for ages 18 and older ALBANY-SPRINGFIELD 6/4 10a Adult Book Club 18+ 6/5 6p Rock This Jewelry* 18+ 6/19 6p Tie-Dye T-Shirt* 18+ 6/26 6p Marvelous Music Trivia* 12+ 7/2 10a Adult Book Club 18+ 7/10 6p Pour Painting* 18+ 7/24 6p Murder Mystery Cafe 18+ DENHAM SPRINGS-WALKER 6/4 6p Chess @ Your Library 12+ 6/11 6:30p Book A Librarian* 12+ 6/13 10a Pour Painting* 18+ 6/14 2p Crochet Club 18+ 6/16 9a FOLLS Book Sale All Ages 6/25 6:30p Excel Basics* 12+ 6/27 2p Cricut Create: 18+ Decorate the 4th of July* 7/2 6p Chess @ Your Library 12+ 7/9 6:30p Intermediate Excel 12+ 7/10 9:30a Ask A Lawyer 18+ 7/12 2p Crochet Club 18+ 7/18 5:30p Marvelous Music Trivia* 12+ 7/19 10a Tie-Dye T-Shirt* 18+ 7/23 6:30p Book A Librarian* 12+ 8/1 6p Murder Mystery Café* 18+ MAIN BRANCH IN LIVINGSTON 6/7 6p Pour Painting* 18+ 6/13 9a Small Business 18+ Consulting* 6/14 10:30a Book Club 18+ 6/14 1p Murder Mystery 18+ 6/14 6p Cookbook Challenge 18+ 6/19 6p Marvelous Music Trivia* 12+ 6/21 1p Murder Mystery 18+ 6/22 10a Cloud Based Accounting* 18+ 6/27 1p Murder Mystery 18+ 6/29 11a Rock Star Jewelry* 18+ 7/5 1p Murder Mystery 18+ 7/11 9a Small Business 18+ Consulting* 7/12 10:30a Book Club 18+ 7/12 1p Murder Mystery 18+ 7/12 6p Cookbook Challenge 18+ 7/17 6p Tie-Dye T-Shirt* 18+ 7/19 1p Murder Mystery 18+ 7/27 11a Murder Mystery Café * 18+ SOUTH 5/31 5:30p Bookies Book Club 18+ 6/5 10:30a Joyful Reads Book Club 18+ 6/7 6p Rock Star Jewelry* 18+ 6/21 6p Pour Painting* 18+ 6/28 5:30p Bookies Book Club 18+ 7/3 10:30a Joyful Reads Book Club 18+ 7/5 6p Tie-Dye T-Shirt* 18+ 7/19 6p Musical Craft Collage* 18+ 7/26 5:30p Bookies Book Club 18+ 8/2 6p Murder Mystery Café * 18+ WATSON 5/28 5:30p Bookies Book Club 18+ 5/31 10a Book A Librarian 18+ 6/14 10a Sunny-Side Book Club 18+ 6/14 6p Spine Tinglers Book Club 18+ 6/26 6p Rock Star Jewelry* 18+ 6/27 6p Pour Painting* 18+ 6/30 10a Book A Librarian 18+ 7/3 2p Cricut Create: Decorate 18+ The 4th of July* 7/11 6p Tie-Dye T-Shirt* 18+ 7/12 10a Sunny-Side Up Book Club 18+ 7/12 6p Spine Tinglers Book Club 18+ 7/25 6p Murder Mystery Café* 18+ Programs marked with an * require preregistration. To register, please call or stop by the front desk of the branch where the program will take place. Online registration is also available at mylpl.info. 7
Summer Reading Prizes Continued From Page 1 Who loves prizes? Silly question...everyone does! That s why this year, all patrons will receive prizes just for registering for the summer reading program! Of course, you ll also earn prizes for completing the program. Children who complete the program will receive a completion certificate, guitar tote bag, rock guitar scratch ornament, and more from our local sponsors. Continue reading to be entered into a grand prize drawing. Children up to the age of four can win a bicycle and Walmart gift card. Children 5-11 will be entered to win an Amazon tablet loaded with e-resources from the Livingston Parish Library. Teens who complete the program will earn a summer reading fidget cube, a Libraries Rock! bookmark, and prizes from our local sponsors. After you complete the program, keep reading or attending events to earn entries into our grand prize drawing of an Amazon tablet loaded with library e-resources and an AMC Theaters Gift Card. Adults who complete their summer reading program will receive either a Libraries Rock! tote bag or book light. In addition, weekly prizes will be drawn at each of our branches. Continue participating after completion for a chance to win this year s grand prize of a surprise gift basket stuffed with goodies from our local sponsors. Grand prize drawings will be held on Friday, August 10! Contact the Livingston Parish Library Main Branch in Livingston 20390 Iowa Street Livingston, LA 70754 Phone: (225) 686-4160 Mon & Wed Tues & Thurs Fri Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Albany-Springfield P.O. Box 1256 Albany, LA 70711 26941 LA Hwy 43 Hammond, LA 70403 Phone: (225) 686-4130 Mon. & Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. Sat. 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker 8101 US Hwy 190 Denham Springs, LA 70726 Phone: (225) 686-4140 Mon. - Thurs. Fri. & Sat. Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. South 23477 LA Hwy 444 Livingston, LA 70754 Phone: (225) 686-4170 Mon. & Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Watson 36581 Outback Road Denham Springs, LA 70706 Phone: (225) 686-4180 Mon. - Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Connect with us via social media: 8 Join us online at www.mylpl.info. Scan this code to be connected instantly.