Alex P. Allain-Franklin Amelia Bayou Vista Berwick Centerville Patterson West End-Baldwin St. Mary Parish Library Newsletter stmarylibrary.org October 2018 The St. Mary Parish Library welcomes Johnny Smith with the American Veteran Advocacy Program in: PUTTING VETERANS FIRST See my face Feel my pain Alex P. Allain Franklin Library October 27th, 2018 Saturday, 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. The American Advocacy Program will assist veterans and their families in understanding their rights. Learn more about receiving the benefits you were promised without having to wait for an appointment. Become educated on PTSD and other diseases associated with Agent Orange as well as many other topics of interest. This program is open to the public. For more information please contact Johnny Smith at 985-859-0141 or the Franklin Library at 337-828-5364. LIBRARY CLOSING All branches of the St. Mary Parish Library System will be closed on Friday, October 19th for Staff Training Day. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, October 20th.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: AMELIA BRANCH *Do you have a child 9-24 months? Do they enjoy making new friends, exploring, and creating through play? Then our mommy and me exploration program is for you. Join us on Thursday, October 18th at 10:00 A.M. Develop better motor skills using your senses. *Do you want to learn to make slime? Join our Slime Lab on Tuesday, October 23rd at 4:00 P.M. and learn to make our featured GLOW in the Dark slime. We will be featuring a new slime next month so be on the lookout! BAYOU VISTA BRANCH *Bedtime Story Hour is back! When: The first Monday of each month. October 1st will be the first one! Time: 6:00 P.M. Calling all littles to come wearing your jammies and slippers with your blanket and favorite stuffed animal. Join us for bedtime stories, songs, and participate in making a fun take-home craft. A sleepy time snack (milk & cookies) will be furnished. Although this hour is geared to entertain the littles, all ages are welcome. A separate story hour area will be provided, for BIG sister or brother, in order to make this a family event. *What's ooey and gooey? Sticky and icky? You ll have to come to the gross games on Friday, October 26th at 4:00 P.M. to find out! *Come one, come all! Its time to make some crafts for fall! What better way to start fall off than making a corn cob wreath with us on Monday, October 29th at 4:00 P.M. BERWICK BRANCH *Come make crazy, spooky, box spiders! Don t be square, be there on Tuesday, October 16th at 3:30 P.M. *Come let your crafty light shine on Friday, October 26th at 3:30 P.M. Sixth grade and up are invited to create a fall lantern from recycled bottles. *Calling all Ghouls, Ghosts, and Goblins! Got a little extra blood on your fangs? Looking more glamorous and gruesome this fall season? Shake off those spider webs and come on down for our Halloween costume contest! When: Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 Time: 4:00 P.M. CENTERVILLE BRANCH *Fire Safety can save a life, even yours! Participate in our Fire Safety Program with our local Fire Department on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 3:15 P.M. They will be presenting various techniques to prevent fires and to safely navigate from them, join us for an educational yet fun program! Don t forget, Fire Safety starts with you! *Area Nutrition Agent - Jessica Randazzo of the LSU Ag Center returns on Wednesday, October 17, at 3:15 P.M. for one peacefully invigorating All Age presentation. There's no need for YOGA mats- all you'll need is your body! For those growling stomachs, don't worry! This Nutrition Agent comes prepared with healthy, tasty treats! *Hallow's Eve cackles at your door! Ghouls and Bogeymen are ready to find out what's in store. Our trick or treats will drive you batty at our Spooktackular Pumpkin Decoration Party on Wednesday, October 24 at 3:30 P.M. Participants are required to bring their own pumpkins to this fangtastic Halloween event. Page 2 Registration is preferred due to limited space and supplies. For more information please contact the branch where it is being held. Lagniappe October 2018
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: FRANKLIN BRANCH *Stop, Drop, and Roll to the Franklin Library! Join us on Thursday, October 4th at 4:30 P.M. All ages are invited to attend. The Franklin Fire Department will present the importance of fire safety in your home. The fire truck will be on hand. Chili Fritos will be served. *Come and see us for a spooky crafternoon of fun! We will create puffy ghosts, a spider craft, and paper plate pumpkins. All ages are invited to join us on Tuesday, October 16th at 4:30 P.M. PATTERSON BRANCH *These little pumpkins can t be pulled from the pumpkin patch, but you can join us to make your own using brightly colored pony beads! These pumpkins are the perfect size to add to any Fall decorations. The program will be held at the Patterson Branch on Thursday, October 4th at 4:00 P.M. Participation is free of charge and open to those in 1st grade and up. *Join us for a spooktacular Halloween party on Tuesday, October 30th at 4:30 P.M. All ages are invited to wear costumes. There will be spooky snacks and prizes to be won. WEST END BRANCH *Join us on Thursday, October 11th at 4:30 P.M. and make some super cool Halloween decorations and drawstring bags! *Join us for our 1st Annual Halloween Costume Contest! Show us your scariest, funniest or craziest costume on Tuesday, October 23rd at 4:30 P.M. Prizes will be awarded! *Come & visit our Haunted Alley on Wednesday, October 31st from 4:30 to 6:00 P.M. Stop by for some candy and some fun! Haunting provided by our Teen Advisory Board. Don t miss it! 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. Amelia Branch: Friday, October 5th at 2:00 P.M. Bayou Vista Branch: Thursday, October 11th at 3:30 P.M. Patterson Branch: Monday, October 15th at 3:30 P.M. Lagniappe October 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: AMELIA BRANCH BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Jessica Randazzo from the LSU Ag Center will be hosting a program for Adults on Friday, October 12th at 4:00 P.M. Breast Cancer Awareness. The program will be centered on the importance of early detection, proper nutrition, and the importance of a good support system. WEST END BRANCH ALCOHOL INK TILE PAINTING Join us on Monday, October 8th at 10:00 A.M. for another round of fascinating ink painting! Create beautiful tiles for gifts or for yourself! This is an adult only program and you are required to sign up. Please call or stop by the library to attend. TODDLER TIME Are you looking for something educational and fun for your 12-36 month old? Parents, Grandparents, and caregivers are invited to bring your little ones to your local library for Toddler Time. They will be exposed to different topics by story, interactive songs, crafts, and sometimes even a tasty snack! Give them an opportunity to socialize with other children their age in a structured environment. Bayou Vista Branch on Fridays at 10:30 A.M. October 5th: Fall Leaves October 12th: Sunflowers October 26th: Halloween Berwick Branch on Wednesdays at 10:30 A.M. October 3rd: Firefighters October 10th: Fall October 17th: Pumpkins October 24th: Scarecrows October 31st: Halloween Party Centerville Branch on Tuesdays at 10:30 A.M. October 2nd: Leaves Are Falling October 9th: Time For Pie October 16th: Acorns Everywhere October 23rd: Shake Dem Bones October 30th: Spooky Tales Franklin Branch on Fridays at 10:30 A.M. October 5th: The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin October 12th: Room On The Broom October 26th: Trick Or Read West End Branch on Wednesdays at 10:00 A.M. October 3rd: Thumbkin Patch October 10th: Frightening Frankenstein October 17th: Footprint Ghosts October 24th: Pumpkin Painting October 31st: Halloween Party! *Wear a costume* WEST END BRANCH RECYCLED BOOK PUMPKINS Recycled Book Pumpkins! Join us on Monday, October 22nd at 10:00 A.M. for this creative way to recycle discarded books! Perfect for Halloween Decorating! This is an adult only program and you are required to sign up. Please call or stop by the library to attend. ADULT COLORING Fall into one of these Library branches for adult coloring! The pages are from a variety of coloring books designed specifically for adults. Supplies are provided and refreshments are served. Centerville Branch: Wednesday, October 10th at 10:30 A.M. Franklin Branch: Tuesday, October 30th at 10:30 A.M. Bayou Vista Branch: Wednesday, October 24th at 10:30 A.M. Page 4 Lagniappe October 2018
ADULT BOOK CLUBS: Amelia s Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 4th at 5:00 P.M. We will be discussing the novel Going Home, by Rhonda Dennis. Berwick s Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 18th at 6:00 P.M. We will be discussing the novel Behind Closed Doors, by B.A. Paris. Centerville Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 17th at 10:30 A.M. We will be discussing the novel The Gates Of Evangeline, by Hester Young. Franklin Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 11th at 4:15 P.M. We will be discussing the novel Redeeming Love, by Francine Rivers. Patterson Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 18th at 5:30 P.M. We will discuss the novel One Thousand White Women, The Journals Of May Dodd, by Jim Fergus. We are currently at full capacity, please check back for any available spots. West End Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 16th at 4:30 P.M. We will be discussing the novel Jon Teel, by Lana Laws Downing. Looking for a synopsis? Check out our website, www.stmarylibrary.org. TEEN CLUBS: Bayou Vista Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 25th at 5:30 P.M. We will be discussing the novel Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Claire. Berwick Book Club will meet on Friday, October 26th at 4:00 P.M. We will be discussing the novel Eliza and Her Monsters, by Francesca Zappia. Do you like sticky, colorful, glittery, stretchy, fluffy things? Are you in fourth grade and up? We invite you to join the Bayou Vista Branch Slime Club meeting on Tuesday, October 30th, at 3:30 P.M. This club will meet once a month to experiment with different ingredients to make cool slimes. Snacks will be provided. We still have a few spots open in Bayou Vista Branch s new Art Club! Want to be artsy but don't have supplies or ideas? Are you in 6th grade and up? Not a talented artist? No worries! All supplies are provided and we will be learning together! Join us on Thursday, October 18th at 3:30 P.M. West End Branch Teen Advisory Board Meeting Looking for kids 6th Grade & up that are interested in community service, being in the library & lots of fun! Join us on Tuesday, October 9th at 4:30 P.M. Bring your ideas on making the Library a great place to be! Lagniappe October 2018 Page 5
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FREE LEGAL ADVICE AT THE FRANKLIN LIBRARY! Discuss your legal concerns one-on-one with a local lawyer! Schedule an appointment by calling the library. Wait times will vary. The clinic DOES NOT handle criminal cases. GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT: Bankruptcy Civil Lawsuits Collection Matters Custody Divorce Evictions FEMA/Disaster Benefits Food Stamps Foreclosures Housing Medicaid Social Security SSI/SSDI Successions Taxes Wills October 22, 2018 Time: 3:00-5:00 PM Location: Alex P. Allain Library Memorials Mildred Madison The Meaning Of Birds Donated by: Dr. Roland Degeyter Harold Neg Louviere Dance Manual: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide To Dance Donated by: Dr. Roland Degeyter Millard Paul Simoneaux Shooter s Bible Guide To Deer Hunting: Practical Advice From A Master Hunter Donated by: Dr. Roland Degeyter Donations James & Gail Simpson Donated Paperback Books Christopher Raby Donated Craft Supplies Lynn Crouch Donated Paperback and Hardcover Books DVDs Thomas Palmer Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Donated by: Dr. Roland Degeyter Lagniappe October 2018 Page 7
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