EGG TOPIARY CRAFT CLASS...... 2 LEARN CALLIGRAPHY....... 2 ASTRONOMY LOVERS.... 3 SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES.... 3 TWEEN HEXBUGS... 4 PEEPALOOZA..... 4 FEEDING YOUNG MINDS. 5 STORYTIMES... 5 VEX ROBOTICS... 6 STRANGER THINGS... 6 MARCH PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.. 7 VITA TAX PREP... 8 March Closings Friday, March 30 For Good Friday Explore Teen Tech Week! Did you know that part of Livingston Parish Library s strategic plan is to create innovative technology services? Teen Tech Week, held this year on Sunday, March 4 Saturday, March 10 is a time when our library system showcases all of the digital resources and services available to help teens succeed in school, prepare for college, and have some fun along the way! This year s Teen Tech Week theme is Libraries are for Creating. The entire month of March, all ages are encouraged to show their creativity: Idea Lab Our Idea Lab located in the Branch is a place where cutting-edge technology has been made available for public use. We invite you to use our equipment to bring your creativity to life. From simple to complicated projects, the Idea Lab is where you can transform concepts into reality. Visit mylpl.info/idealab to learn about the equipment available, lab hours, and more. Virtual Wednesdays Escape your Wednesday by exploring virtual worlds at the Branch each Wednesday in March from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Bring yourself, your family, and your friends to take turns on a variety of games on the HTC VIVE! All ages are invited. We'll also have VR headsets that you can use with your smartphone to try out even more virtual realities. Technology Events All branches of the Livingston Parish Library are hosting technology- based events this month for ages 8-18. Visit Page 4 and Page 6 for details. Livingston Parish Library continually strives to be a front runner in bringing technology to our patrons, Head of Youth Services Lesley Campbell says. The public library is the perfect place for teens to get exposure and hands-on experience with different types of technology that allow them to be creative and learn new skills to help them in the workforce. Visit mylpl.info/calendar for a full listing of all library events in March!
2 Try New Things Writers Circle Are you a writer looking for some feedback? Visit the Branch s Writer's Circle. The group provides a forum for sharing writing, a venue for learning more about the writing craft, and more. They meet on Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. Published and unpublished writer of all genres are welcome. Chess @ Your Library Are you a chess player looking for new opponents? Have you never played but want to learn? Adults and teens can come out to Chess @ Your Library hosted by the Denham Springs-Walker Branch to meet new people, play a few matches, or learn the basics on Monday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Coloring & Coffee Coloring is a relaxing activity, even for adults. Ages 18 and up are invited to come out to the Branch for some free time to color, listen to music, and socialize on Wednesday, March 14 at We ll supply coloring sheets and implements. Visit mylpl.info/calendar for details. Egg Topiary Crafting Fun Keep it classy this Easter with a do-it-yourself egg topiary display. Learn how to make this DIY decoration at the library s free workshop for ages 18 and up. All crafting materials are provided just bring a friend! A-S: STH: DSW: WAT: Tuesday, March 13 at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 at Tuesday, March 27 at 6:00 p.m. Registration opens two weeks before the event. Please call the branch hosting your preferred event or visit our online event calendar to register. ADVOCATE NOW AT THE LIBRARY! Do you need to look up an article in The Advocate, Louisiana s premier newspaper, days or weeks after it has been published? Now patrons can access The Advocate online through Newsbank. Editions are available from 1986 through the current day s newspaper. To access The Advocate today, visit mylpl.info/research. Learn Calligraphy In Classes In this four-part series, learn the basics of calligraphy and make a unique project to show off your new skill at the Main Branch of the Livingston Parish Library. The series will be held each Friday at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 2 at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 9 at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 23 at 11:00 a.m. Registration opens two weeks before the event. Please call the branch hosting your preferred event or visit our online event calendar to register. Find something new to read with our library book lists! Visit http://bit.ly/staffbookrecs to find new fiction and nonfiction to delight readers of many different genres.
Join Fellow Astronomy Lovers Discover and discuss the wonders of the cosmos with a guest presenter from the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society. Enjoy the presentation and stay for a telescope viewing on the library s grounds (weather permitting). All ages are welcome. Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. DSW: Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. Questions? Please call the branch hosting your preferred event for details. Positive Parenting Workshop Being a parent is hard! The Volunteers of America and Livingston Parish Library are here to help. Come to one or all of our parenting seminars to learn about the Positive Parenting Program, an evidence-based program that has been proven to work for most families, as well as all the new resources that the library has to offer. For ages 18 and up. DSW: Saturday, March 17 at Registration is required for each parenting seminar. To register, please call Volunteers of America at (225) 926-8005. Looking for books on parenting? Livingston Parish Library has you covered! Visit http://bit.ly/lplparenting to the most up-to-date materials on parenting children through all ages and stages. Crochet Club Seeks Members Tie a string around your finger so you don t forget to attend Livingston Parish Library s new Crochet Club. All experience levels are welcome, from beginner to expert. Get hooked on creating! Bring your own supplies if you have them, but yarn will be provided. For ages 18 and up. DSW: Thursday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. Registration opens two weeks before the event. Please call the Denham Springs- Walker Branch at (225) 686-4140 or visit our online event calendar to register. Take The Cookbook Challenge Calling all home cooks, amateur bakers and wannabe chefs! Ages 18 and up can learn to cook, improve your skills, or show off your kitchen talent in Livingston Parish Library s new culinary book club. New members are always welcome. Each month, each member chooses a recipe based on a theme. The following month, participants bring their cooked dish back for everyone to sample. If you are interested in becoming a member, come eat and socialize with us. Thursday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. Registration opens two weeks before the event. Please call the Main Branch at (225) 686-4160 or visit our online event calendar to register. Small Business Resources Do you own a small business or are you interested in starting one? Take advantage of these free small business resources at the library! Gale Small Business Builder This brand-new resource offers step-by-step guidance for new entrepreneurs, experienced small business owners, and those starting or running a nonprofit. The database leads users through five areas of exploration in order to create a business plan focused on long-term success. Visit mylpl.info/research to get started today. Small Business Reference Center This resource provides up-todate information on relevant topics from starting a company, operations management and sales to growing or rescuing a business. The database contains nearly 400 full-text periodicals and over 450 fulltext reference books. Visit mylpl.info/research to start collecting this valuable information now. Small Business Consulting Receive a private, one-hour consulting session in areas including business plans, advertising plans, inventory control, financial projections, cost analysis, and much more. Wednesday, March 14 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This program is sponsored by the LSBDC at Southeastern Louisiana University. To register, please call the LSBDC at (225) 664-6638. 3
4 Fun For Kids LEGO Club Can t get enough LEGOs? Ages 5-11 can also join the Watson Branch s monthly LEGO club! LEGO Club meets Thursday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. Each month features a new building challenge. LEGOs are provided by the library. Wiggle Worms: Music And Movement Did you know that music and dance fosters important literacy development in early childhood? Join us for this fun and creative program for babies - age 5 and their caregivers. Research shows that music and dance activities enhance life-long learning and neural development. Come wiggle and groove with us! Monday, March 5 at DSW: Friday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m. A-S: Monday, March 26 at Questions? Please call the branch hosting your preferred event or visit mylpl.info/calendar for details. Tween Hexbug Battle Time Do you go buggy for robots? Construct your own mazes and battle with Hexbug Nanobots at the Livingston Parish Library! This event is for ages 8-11. WAT: DSW: A-S: Tuesday, March 6 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at 5:30 p.m. Registration opens two weeks before the event. Please call the branch hosting your preferred event or visit our online event calendar to register. READ & EXPLORE WITH TRUEFLIX! TrueFlix is an online service by Scholastic recently added by Livingston Parish Library. Recommended for grades 3-6, TrueFlix brings awardwinning True Books to life, helping students master social studies and science content knowledge through literacy. True Books are a fun way for students to learn watch AND read to absorb different topics, including people, places, history, science, and nature. Get started with TrueFlix today at mylpl.info/research. Peepalooza Candy Fun Bring your little Peeps ages 3-11 to the library to play games, complete a take-home craft, and even study Peep science. Join us in the Youth Services area for a Peep bookmark hunt! DSW: WAT: STH: A-S: Thursday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15 at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m. Registration opens two weeks before the event. Please call the branch hosting your preferred event or visit our online event calendar to register. Looking for something new to read? Check out our library book lists! Visit http://bit.ly/lplbooksforkids to find new books today.
Feeding Young Minds Initiative Feeding Young Minds is a joint project with Mighty Moms and the Livingston Parish School Board. Now available at all five Livingston Parish Library branches, volunteers provide snacks and drinks to hungry kids and teens throughout each month. The aim of the project is to eliminate childhood hunger in Livingston Parish. ALBANY-SPRINGFIELD Wednesday, March 7 from 3:30 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 from 3:30 4:30 p.m. DENHAM SPRINGS-WALKER Thursday, March 1 from 3:30 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 from 3:30 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15 from 3:30 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22 from 3:30 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29 from 3:30 4:30 p.m. MAIN BRANCH Wednesday, March 7 from 2:30 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 from 2:30 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 from 2:30 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 from 2:30 3:30 p.m. SOUTH Monday, March 5 from 3:30 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 19 from 3:30 4:30 p.m. WATSON Tuesday, March 6 from 4:00 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 from 4:00 5:00 p.m. To learn more about Feeding Young Minds or to volunteer, please visit www.mightymomsgo.org. Storytime Every week, Livingston Parish Library offers storytime for babies through age 5. Storytime helps develop pre-reading skills while children and their caregivers have lots of fun! We read books, present puppet shows, sing songs, play games, and make cool crafts. MONDAY Baby Storytime (Babies-Age 2) 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. TUESDAY 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY Albany-Springfield Main Branch South Watson Please visit mylpl.info/storytime for details about all of our great storytime events. Book Babies Bring all the kids for a play date at the Watson Branch on Friday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, music, games, and more every first Friday of the month. 5
6 Teen Events Art Studio: Mixed Media This month s studio meeting features guest artist Winnie Hughes, who will be teaching art that combines materials. Compose your own mixed media oeuvre d'art. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. A-S: Monday, March 5 at 4:30 p.m. Young Writers Club Open to ages 12-18, this club s goal is to help one another become better writers, to provide inspiration, and to offer advice and support. Writers of all genres are welcome. DSW: Thursday, March 1 at 5:00 p.m. DSW: Tuesday, March 20 at 5:00 p.m. Teen Anime Club Calling all anime and manga enthusiasts! We will watch anime, discuss what manga we've read, learn about Japanese culture, play games, and more. WAT: Thursday, March 15 at 5:30 p.m. Vex Robotics Building Challenge If you love building robots, join us for a Vex Robotics Build! Ages 12-18 can team up to construct a working piece of engineering. A-S: Thursday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m. DSW: Thursday, March 8 at 5:00 p.m. WAT: Tuesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at 3:00 p.m. Registration opens two weeks before the event. Please call the branch hosting your preferred event or visit our online event calendar to register. TAKE A FREE ACT PRACTICE TEST! Are you dreading the ACT? Find out how much preparation you need by taking a free ACT Practice Test given by the Princeton Review at the Branch Saturday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.! Take the test and see how you did in order to prepare for the real thing. Register at www.princetonreview.com. Join Our Random Fandom Fun Do you totally geek out over your favorite movie, T.V. show, or book series? Celebrate your fandoms with other teens featuring discussions, trivia, games, crafts, snacks and more! Each month, we will focus on a different fandom. DSW: Tuesday, March 27 at 5:00 p.m. Please call the Branch at (225) 686-4140 for details. Experience Stranger Things Can t wait till the next season of Stranger Things? Cope with fellow fans by engaging in such pursuits as trivia, Perler beads character creation, and a themed painting craft. For ages 12-18. STH: Thursday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m. Registration opens two weeks before the event. Please call the South Branch at (225) 686-4170 or visit our online event calendar to register. Love Stranger Things? Then you will love these intriguing books! Visit http://bit.ly/lplstrangerthings for a list featuring the weird.
ALBANY-SPRINGFIELD 3/1 5:30p Vex Robotics 12-18 3/5 10a Adult Book Club 18+ 3/5 4:30p The Art Studio: 12-18 Mixed Media* 3/7 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/7 3:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/13 6p Egg Topiary Craft* 18+ 3/14 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/21 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/21 3:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/26 10a Wiggle Worms Babies-5 3/28 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/29 5:30p Tween Hexbugs* 8-11 DENHAM SPRINGS-WALKER 3/1 12:15p VITA Tax Prep* 18+ 3/1 3:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/1 5p Young Writers Club 12-18 3/1 6:30p Writers Circle 18+ 3/3 9:15a VITA Tax Prep* 18+ 3/5 9:45a Baby Storytime Babies-2 3/5 10:30a Storytime Babies-5 3/5 6p Chess @ Your Library For Adults and Teens 3/6 10:30a Storytime Babies-5 3/6 4p VITA Tax Prep* 18+ 3/7 5p Virtual Wednesdays All Ages 3/8 12:15p VITA Tax Prep* 18+ 3/8 2p Crochet Club* 18+ 3/8 3:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/8 5p Vex Robotics* 12-18 3/8 7p Astronomy Lovers 18+ 3/9 10:30a Wiggle Worms Babies-5 3/12 9:45a Baby Storytime Babies-2 3/12 10:30a Storytime Babies-5 3/12 6:30p Computer Basics* 12+ 3/13 10:30a Storytime Babies-5 3/13 5p Teen Advisory Board 12-18 3/14 10a Coloring & Coffee 18+ 3/14 5p Virtual Wednesdays All Ages 3/15 12:15p VITA Tax Prep* 18+ 3/15 3:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages FIND DESCRIPTIONS FOR ALL EVENTS IN THIS NEWSLETTER. 3/15 6p Peepalooza* 3-11 3/17 9:15a VITA Tax Prep* 18+ 3/17 10a Positive Parenting* 18+ 3/19 9:45a Baby Storytime Babies-2 3/19 10:30a Storytime Babies-5 3/20 10:30a Storytime Babies-5 3/20 2p Word Basics* 12+ 3/20 5p Young Writers Club 12-18 3/20 6:30p Eclectic Book Club 18+ 3/21 10a Egg Topiary Craft* 18+ 3/21 5p Virtual Wednesdays All Ages 3/22 12:15p VITA Tax Prep* 18+ 3/22 3:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/22 5:30p Tween Hexbugs* 8-11 3/24 9a Practice ACT Test* 12-18 3/26 9:45a Baby Storytime Babies-2 3/26 10:30a Storytime Babies-5 3/27 10:30a Storytime Babies- 3/27 5p Random Fandom 12-18 3/28 5p Virtual Wednesdays All Ages 3/29 12:15p VITA Tax Prep* 18+ 3/29 3:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/31 9:15a VITA Tax Prep* 18+ MAIN BRANCH 3/1 7p Astronomy Lovers All Ages 3/2 11a Learn Calligraphy 18+ 3/3 9:30p VITA Tax Prep* 18+ 3/5 10a Wiggle Worms Babies-5 3/7 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/7 2:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/7 2:30p After School 12-18 3/8 10:30a Book Club 18+ 3/8 4p Peepalooza* 3-11 3/8 6p Cookbook Challenge 18+ 3/9 11a Learn Calligraphy* 18+ 3/10 9:30a VITA Tax Prep* 18+ 3/13 6p Teen Advisory Board 12-18 3/14 9a Business Consulting* 18+ 3/14 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/14 2:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/14 2:30p After School 12-18 3/16 11a Learn Calligraphy* 18+ 3/17 9:30a VITA Tax Prep* 18+ March 2018 3/20 4:00p Tween Hexbugs* 8-11 3/21 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/21 2:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/21 2:30p After School 12-18 3/22 6p LPL Improv Group 12-18 3/23 11a Learn Calligraphy* 18+ 3/24 9:30a VITA Tax Prep* 18+ 3/28 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/28 2:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/28 2:30p After School 12-18 3/29 3p Vex Robotics 12-18 3/31 9:30a VITA Tax Prep* 18+ SOUTH 3/5 3:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/6 10:30a Joyful Reads Book Club 18+ 3/7 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/10 10:30a Teen Advisory Board 12-18 3/14 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/15 6p Egg Topiary Craft* 18+ 3/19 3:30p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/21 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/22 6p Stranger Things* 12-18 3/27 6p Peepalooza* 3-11 3/28 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/29 5:30p Bookies Book Club 18+ WATSON 3/1 5:30p Teen Advisory Board 12-18 3/2 10:30a Book Babies Babies-5 3/6 4p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/6 5:30p Tween Hexbugs* 8-11 3/7 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/8 10a Sunny Side Up Book Club 18+ 3/8 6p Spine Tinglers Book Club 18+ 3/14 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/15 5:30p Teen Anime Club 12-18 3/17 2p Peepalooza* 3-11 3/20 4p Feeding Young Minds All Ages 3/20 5:30p Vex Robotics* 12-18 3/21 10a Storytime Babies-5 3/22 5:30p LEGO Club 8-11 3/27 6p Egg Topiary Craft* 18+ 3/28 10a Storytime Babies-5 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
Get Your Taxes Done For Free With VITA! Tax season begins this month, and Livingston Parish Library offers free tax preparation through April. Co-sponsored by Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Internal Revenue Service, this service offers free tax preparation for participants with lower or moderate incomes for 2017. Using VITA is easy. Bring tax documents such as W-2s, 1099s, and information for deductions and credits along with a copy of last year s tax return and a Social Security card for yourself, a spouse, and dependents. Volunteers will prepare most simple returns, but more complicated returns will not be processed. Thursday, March 1 12:15-5:15 p.m. Main Branch Saturday, March 3 9:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 4:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 12:15-5:15 p.m. Saturday, March 10 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15 12:15-5:15 p.m. Saturday, March 17 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17 9:15 a.m. 2:15 p.m. Saturday, March 24 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22 12:15-5:15 p.m. Saturday, March 31 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29 12:15-5:15 p.m. Saturday, March 31 9:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. To make an appointment, please call 2-1-1 or the branch hosting your preferred event. VITA also offers free e-filing. Please visit mylpl.info/taxes for details. CONTACT THE LIVINGSTON PARISH LIBRARY MAIN BRANCH 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.