JUNE 2018

We’re excited because it’s finally time for the FREE Movies on the Plaza Series to return! Everyone can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. every Friday in June. We’ll play a fun movie on the BIG screen in the Outdoor Plaza that the whole family will enjoy. Feel free to bring your lawn chair or blanket to sit comfortably while you watch. We also will simulcast the film in the Large Meeting Room for those who prefer an air conditioned option. Local vendors and food trucks will be on site for the purchase of refreshments. Here’s the movie schedule:

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LPB & Your EBRP Library Want to See Your Shelfie! Say cheese! In preparation for The Great American Read which will air on Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) starting September 11, through October 23, LPB is having a “Shelfie” contest! Between Friday, June 1, and Tuesday, July 31, go to your local Library location and take of photo of yourself with any of the 100 of America’s Best Loved Books. A complete list can be found at lpb.org/greatamericanread. Share your “Shelfie” on Instagram, and be sure to tag it with @lpb_org, #GreatReadPBS and #ebrpl. On Friday, August 3, LPB will draw five “Shelfies” at random and each will win an LPB mug, T-shirt and booklight. For more information, visit the Great American Read InfoGuide at https://ebrpl.libguides.com/greatamericanread.

Inside: Summer Film Camps • Playmakers • Didgeridoo Down Under • and more! Installation of New RFID System Underway! The installation of the Library’s new RFID system is continuing, and some exterior book drops are temporarily out of service. New book drops The IWE Festival are being mounted and patron kiosks, staff stations, exit gates Returns to Baton and sorting equipment are Rouge! being installed and configured throughout the system. Staff is working hard Councilwoman Erika L. Green, to learn the new procedures but since there in partnership with Southern will inevitably be a learning curve, checkins University and beBATONROUGE, and checkout may move a bit slower at first. will host the 2nd Annual IWE The new system includes SelfCheck kiosks for Festival from 2 until 7 p.m. Saturday, those who wish to bypass the Circulation Desk June 9, on Southern University’s as well as “instant” returns through the book bluff. The Festival is FREE and drop slot. Once the system is fully operational, open to the public. Everyone in we expect to speed up service in circulation the community is invited to enjoy and reduce errors while improving stack this intergenerational cultural maintenance and inventory control. Thank initiative that aims to present an you for your patience during this process. opportunity to experience a vibrant array of literary works through creativity, art and culture. For more The Art of Sleeping with Dr. Karen Dantin information, go online to www. Are you getting the restorative sleep you need each night? In spite of all iwefestival.com. the prescription and over-the-counter drugs, special pillows and mattresses, electronic gadgets and gizmos and the millions of dollars Americans spend on other sleep aids each year, more than 70% of us still fail to get the sleep we need each night to stay alert, energetic and healthy. Karen Dantin, MD will be at the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, to give a presentation for adults on the Art of Sleeping. Dr. Dantin is a local family practice physician and a leading community advocate for preventive health and wellness. Her practice emphasizes an integrative approach to medicine that combines the best of traditional medicine with natural or holistic approaches like active lifestyle management, better nutritional choices and in this case, specific strategies for improving sleep hygiene.

THE 2018 SUMMER Adults, All Ages READING PROGRAM Libraries ROCK! Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Children, teens & adults can stop by Associations Meeting any Library location to sign up. Read to win PRIZES! The Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations invites members of the community to its monthly meeting at 5th ANNUAL the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. INDIVIDUAL Thursday, June 14. This month’s meeting INDEPENDENCE will be a discussion on stacking/queuing areas for school buses with City-Parish traffic DAY EVENT engineer Cyndi Pennington. Library Director 10 a.m. Thursday, June 21 Spencer Watts will share details on upcoming Main Library at Goodwood library projects including the renovation at Conference Room A the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch and the proposed Rouzan Branch Library, as well as other initiatives such as the RFID project.

2 The Source, June 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Adults, All Ages

Family Time Rocks at Bluebonnet! The summer’s a great time for families to have fun together! Everyone is invited to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 11 a.m. every Saturday in June (except June 9), for a variety of games and activities. Here’s the schedule: • June 2, Play bingo for prizes • June 16, Play Connect Four, Barrel of Monkeys and more • June 23, Build with Lincoln Logs, Playstix and more • June 30, Bring your bag lunch and watch Sword in the Stone Seeking Summer Volunteers & Club Members! *Rockin’ Adult The Next Chapter Book Club is a community- Summer Camp based book club program for adolescents and Summer camp isn’t just for kids adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral anymore! Adults are invited to the palsy and other intellectual and developmental Greenwell Springs Road Regional disabilities. Each week, four to eight members Branch to fill the hot summer and two meeting facilitators meet for one hour days with some cool, indoor fun. to read and discuss a book. Anyone age 16 and Reminisce on the summers of over can participate, no matter their reading or yesteryear at the Library when you ability level! We are currently seeking volunteer enjoy a variety of summer camp- facilitators and club members to participate in our like activities. Here’s the schedule: Libraries ROCK! Summer Reading session of the Next Chapter Book club from June through August. Exact dates will be determined based on patron interest • 2 p.m. Monday, June 11, and availability. Training will be provided to facilitators. If you are interested in Taboo Game Day volunteering or becoming a member, please call or send an email to Samantha • 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, Belmont at [email protected]. Rock Painting Day * • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, Couponing Secrets & Strategies Seminar Murder Mystery Game Day Would you like to unlock the secrets to saving, while enjoying an easy and fun activity with family and friends? Join other adults at the Greenwell Springs Road • 3 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Regional Branch at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, for a FREE couponing seminar! To Line Dancing & Chair Workouts register, call 1-800-561-4127, or (225) 274-4440. You also may register online at Be sure to wear comfortable www.ph-wellness.com. In this seminar you’ll learn how to: clothes and shoes, and bring a towel. • Find, read and sort your coupons. • 3 p.m. Friday, June 15, • Use shopping lists to stick to your budget. Throwback Movie Day • Add to your savings with helpful tips and tricks. • 3 p.m. Sunday, June 17, Rock Out Karaoke Day 2018 Finish the FAFSA Event The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) is hosting a *Discover the FREE event at the Main Library at Goodwood from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, to help high school seniors and their parents/guardians fill out the Champion in You! Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Students and parents Motivational speaker Carlton will be able to use the Library’s computers to complete the FAFSA form under Thornton, “The Purpose Professor”, the guidance of a LOSFA representative. Parents should bring in 2016 tax and/ will be at the Greenwell Springs or asset information. All high school seniors with their sights on any eligible Road Regional Branch at 6:30 post-secondary institution should complete the FAFSA so that their school can p.m. Thursday, June 14, to discuss determine what types and how much financial aid they are eligible to receive. tips and tools for realizing one’s Participants that receive FAFSA help may also be eligible for door prizes. dreams and potential. Thornton will offer practical strategies that can help adults deal with life’s All programsAll programs are arefree free and and open open to the to thepublic. public. Registration Registration for allfor programsall programs is encouraged. is encouraged. challenges. The talk will cover To register,To register, call call the theLibrary Library branch branch directly. directly. topics including procrastination, For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration* required. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. Registration required. rationalization, denial and more.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2018, The Source 3 Adults, All Ages Just Fun

Telescope Training Class Adults can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 7, for a brief presentation on how to use and care for the Library’s Dobsonian telescope. This telescope also is available to borrow. All that’s required is attendance at the training class and your Library card. Veterans Connect: Coffee & Conversation Are you a veteran? We would be pleased to have you join us at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, for piping hot coffee and lively conversation! This program is FREE and open to veterans of all ages and branches of the military. Come enjoy the company of fellow veterans in our community. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library thanks you for your service! Cool Music for a Hot Summer Play Bingo at the Library! Night with Jemini Venture This game never gets old, so grab Jemini Venture is a five-piece instrumental and your friends and family and join us vocal group that performs a diverse cross-section of each month for a roaring game of bingo genres including bluegrass, blues, acoustic jazz, swing at the Library! Win prizes and enjoy and more! The whole family is invited to the Jones snacks while you play! *Registration is Creek Regional Branch at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, required for some. Bingo game dates, to enjoy a FREE concert and unique musical experience times and locations are listed below. you won’t hear anywhere else. Get ready for a finger • 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 & 20, Scotlandville Branch snappin’ and toe tappin’ good time! • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, Delmont Gardens Branch Quilt Show at Fairwood • 4 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Baker Branch Everyone is invited to enjoy the display of craftwork • *6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, Jones Creek Regional Branch by local quilters at the Fairwood Branch at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16. The crafters also will be available to Adult Coloring Sessions answer your quilting questions. at the Library Epic Graphics Book Club Need to decompress from a long day at the office? Maybe Do you like to read comic you’re just looking for a way to get creative and relieve stress. books or graphic novels, and Either way, we’re here to help! Adults are invited to join us dislike reading chunky books at the Library this month for FREE coloring sessions. We’ll without pictures? If you said provide the coloring sheets and colors, but you should feel yes, you’ll want to come hang free to bring your own. Here’s the schedule: out with other adults ages 18 • 3 p.m. Monday, June 4, River Center Branch and older at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. • 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, Main Library at Goodwood Tuesday, June 26, for an all- • 2 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Carver Branch new Epic Graphics Book Club meeting! During our • 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Scotlandville Branch first gathering, we’ll discuss favorite comic book titles, scavenge the Library’s bookshelves and Digital Library • 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, Main Library at Goodwood for fun graphic novels to read, and then announce a • 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, Main Library at Goodwood comic book for everyone to read and discuss as a group • 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, Greenwell Springs Road at the next meeting. Regional Branch All programs are free and open to the public. • 4 p.m. Thursday, June 28, Eden Park Branch Registration for all programs is encouraged. • 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30, Main Library at Goodwood To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

4 The Source, June 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Health & Fitness Health & Wellness

Join the Main Library Walking & Aerobics Club! * The Main Library Walking Club has expanded its schedule and now includes Introduction to Yoga an aerobic workout session. Adults are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood for Adults four times per week to get moving! On outdoor walking days, we will walk Adults can come to the Zachary around the Library and through the nearby gardens. Every fourth Tuesday we Branch at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, will begin by climbing stairs to the third floor before and after a brief walk. Be sure June 14, for a FREE beginner’s to wear comfortable clothes and shoes! Check out the weekly schedule below. yoga session led by an experienced • 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, Outdoor Walk instructor from Fitness Design for Women. Learn the benefits • 12:05 – 12:45 p.m. Fridays, Aerobics & Toning of the yoga practice and try the * demonstrated routine yourself. Your Pace or Mine Walking Club Men also are welcome to join the The Jones Creek Regional Branch adult walking club will meet at the Library class! at 6 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in June, to walk mapped routes surrounding the branch. In the event of evening showers, we’ll walk Mindful indoors. All fitness levels are welcome! Meditation Fitness in the Stacks! Class The Bluebonnet Regional Branch is starting Fitness Relax and retreat from the rat in the Stacks, a fun fitness group for adults who are race at the Library this month. enthusiastic about staying healthy. Come to the Adults can come to the Main Library at 9:30 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. in June, to get moving by participating in beginner Thursday, June 21, to enjoy an hour aerobics and/or a brief indoor walk before or after the of relaxation and quiet the mind. sweet sweat session. All fitness levels are welcome! Meditation has proven useful in stress relief, mental clarity, focus * Jones Creek Pacers Aerobics and biofeedback. Club for Adults *Heartfulness As an addition to the Your Pace or Mine Walking Club, the Pacers Aerobics Club for adults will meet Meditation Workshop at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 9:30 a.m. every Be good to your heart. Adults Monday and Friday in June, for a session of rhythmic can come to the Jones Creek dance and exercise. All fitness levels are welcome to Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday, join us! June 10, for a meditation and relaxation workshop led by Nitin Gupta. The goals of the workshop include promoting relaxation, reducing stress, improving focus Health & Wellness and creating internal peace that reflects on the outside. Chair Yoga for Adults Yoga for Adults Adults can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Thursday, June at Bluebonnet 14, to enjoy a gentle, hour-long course designed for relaxation and quiet the mind. Need to get a relaxing stretch? This type of yoga is practiced using a chair, and is perfect for seniors because Join other adults at the Bluebonnet there is no need to stand, contort or get down on the floor! We’ll also incorporate Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. some stretching and range of motion techniques that you can use at home. If you Monday, June 18, for a FREE one- have a medical condition, please seek physician approval before attending. hour yoga class led by experienced * yoga instructor Vanessa Parks. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group Meeting Please be sure to bring your yoga Dianne Miller will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 1 p.m. Monday, mat or towel and water. This class June 18, to lead an information-sharing meeting for adults held with the caregivers is intended for beginners, but all of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Alzheimer’s Services of skill levels are welcome. the Capital Area sponsors this FREE and public program.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2018, The Source 5 Career Path Business & Legal

*How to Succeed SCORE: Simple Steps for Starting at a Job Fair Your Business Job fairs can be a great place to Have you resolved to start your business this year? SCORE Baton Rouge make connections with employers, will offer a FREE workshop, Simple Steps for Starting Your Business, at the if you know how to navigate them Main Library at Goodwood at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 5. Business mentoring well for optimal results. If you’d like also is available at the Main Library every Wednesday for those with to improve your job fair presence, appointments. For appointments and more information, contact the SCORE join other adults at the Main Library office at (225) 215-0080. Visit the SCORE on Goodwood at 11:30 a.m. Monday, website at www.scorebr.org, to learn June 11, for a FREE job fair strategies more. seminar! Career Center staff will * discuss what to expect at job fairs, FREE Small Business Forum Meeting how to prepare, how to make a Small business organization leaders are invited to the Main Library good first impression and how to at Goodwood from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, for a FREE avoid common mistakes. To register, Small Business Forum meeting co-hosted by the Internal Revenue Service call (225) 231-3733 or visit www. Stakeholder Liaison and the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. The Forum careercenterbr.com/ events. will provide organizations with the latest small business information from * the Internal Revenue Service, other federal and state agencies and business Cool Careers Series organizations. Organization leaders must register to attend by Tuesday, June at the Main Library 12. Send your RSVP to Earline Stennis at [email protected], or call (504) The Career Center is hosting a 202-9744. FREE seven-week Cool Careers Series Get Free Legal Counsel with the for teens and 20-somethings at the Main Library at Goodwood at 11 Ask a Lawyer Program a.m. on Wednesdays in June through Adults can come to the Library to take advantage of FREE mid-July. Each session will feature a and individual counseling sessions offered by the Pro Bono Project of the presentation led by a representative Baton Rouge Bar Association. Area attorneys will be available for one-on-one, from area organizations working 15-minute sessions for legal advice on a first-come, first-served basis at the in exciting careers including an Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Armed Services Vocational Aptitude June 9. Battery assessment (ASVAB), science, technology, engineering and math- centered (STEM) fields, beauty and aesthetics, crime scene investigation, Sew Much Fun! veterinary care, video game design and more! Registration is required for all. To register, go online to http:// Scrapbooking Saturday www.careercenterbr.com/events/. For more information, call the Career for Adults Center at (225) 231-3733. Here’s the Join us for scrapbooking classes at the session schedule: Library! Adults can bring old and new photos, mementos from vacation and travel, bits of • June 6 – Forensic Anthropology fabric and other special memory items to the • June 13 – Social Media & Delmont Gardens Branch at 10 a.m. Saturdays, Entertainment June 2, 16 and 30. We’ll show you how to arrange them in a memory-keeping book. • June 20 – Hair/Makeup/Barber Both beginner and advanced scrapbookers are • June 27 – Gaming & STEM Careers welcome! Please bring your own photos and scrapbooking paper. • July 11 – Animal Science & Crafting for a Cause at Pride Veterinary Medicine Come learn a new skill! Join other adults at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at • July 18 – Transportation Technology 1 p.m. every Thursday in June, for a chance to create something beautiful and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. All skill levels are welcome. Donations of yarn, supplies or finished items also are welcome.

6 The Source, June 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Sew Much Fun! Art & Crafts

Crochet Compassion with Plastic Bags *Father’s Day Adults are invited to learn how to turn plastic bags into plastic yarn (plarn) Gift Set Craft at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 10 a.m. Thursdays, June 7 and 21. With What’s on your gift list for plarn, we’ll create a lightweight, weather resistant sleeping mat that can be used dad this year? If you’re drawing a by those in need. No crochet skills are necessary. Share your compassion by blank, we’d like to help! Come to flattening bags, cutting strips and making balls of plarn. the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 4 Threadheads: A Contemporary Crochet Club p.m. Monday, June 11, to celebrate fathers with crafting, community Adults are invited to join us at the Scotlandville Branch at 5:30 p.m. and fun! Adults will make a gift Wednesdays, June 13 and 27, to craft with other crochet enthusiasts. Each set of handmade cologne and body participant will need to bring their own size H or wash using a selection of scent larger crochet hook and a skein of yarn. Beginners recipes made from natural oils. We and experienced threadheads both are welcome! also will create a delicious dry rub seasoning mix perfect for dad’s Bluebonnet Knitting Nook next barbeque. All supplies will be If you would like to learn how to knit, join other provided. adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, June 14 and 28, to learn how to knit Dragon Crafts your own projects! We’ll show you how to create all kinds of items, from dishcloths and scarves, to for Adults shawls and blankets! Limited supplies are available, Come join us at the River Center so please bring a pair of size 8, 9, 10 or 10 ½ knitting Branch at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, needles and at least one ball of yarn. Bring a notepad for dragon-themed crafts! Choose for any note-taking you may want to do. All skill from coloring sheets, origami and levels and left-handers are welcome! dragon egg decorating. All supplies will be provided. Off the Hook Crochet Club * Crochet isn’t just for your grandmother! It’s a fun and relaxing way to create Crafting at the something wonderful. Adults are invited to the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. Creek for Adults Thursday, June 14, to join the Off the Hook Crochet Club and learn how to make Join other adults at the Jones a hat, scarf, blanket or stuffed animal! No skills? Don’t worry, we’ll hook you up! Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, to make fabulous Bluebonnet Crochet Corner crafts you can share with friends or Join other adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, keep for yourself! All supplies will June 14 and 28, to learn how to make hats, scarves, shawls, sweaters and other be provided. items that make perfect holiday gifts! Whether you’re a beginner seeking to learn the basics of crochet, or an experienced crocheter looking for a fun challenge, this class is for you. Please bring a U.S. size H, I or J (5.0, 5.5 or 6.0 mm) crochet hook. Yarn will be provided but participants should feel free to bring their own.

Art & Crafts

*Cute & Easy Burlap Door Hanger Craft Come to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, for a cute *Crafty Wednesday and easy craft perfect for summer fun! In just a few simple steps, adults can make burlap door hangers with a summery theme like watermelons, Fleur de for Adults Lis, pineapples and more. All supplies will be provided, and refreshments will Adults are invited to the Central be served. Branch at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, to create easy and inexpensive All programsAll programs are free are and free open and toopen the topublic. the public. Registration Registration for all for programs all programs is encouraged. is encouraged. To register, crafts perfect for gift-giving! All To register,call the call Library the Library branch branch directly. directly. supplies will be provided, and light For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required. refreshments will be served.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2018, The Source 7 Free Films & Fun for All

Music Movie Day Marvel Movie Day Come enjoy a FREE movie night Get ready to take a trip to the African kingdom at the Main Library at Goodwood of Wakanda when you watch this year’s highest- at 7 p.m. Monday, June 11! We’ll be grossing film, Marvel’sBlack Panther! Adults watching Ray, the 2004 biographical and 20-somethings ages 18-30ish are invited to music drama about the life and the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch career of legendary rhythm and at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, to see this blues musician Ray Charles. From exciting story unfold. After T’Challa, the king of his humble beginnings in the South Wakanda rises to the throne, his claim is soon where he went blind at age seven, challenged by a ruthless stranger. Charles experienced a meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and Sunday Afternoon Movie at Jones Creek 1960s. Join other adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 3 p.m. every Sunday in War Hero Movie Day June, for a feature-length movie. Popcorn and punch will be served. Adults are invited to the Pride- Chaneyville Branch at 3 p.m. Writing & Authors Tuesday, June 5, to watch American Sniper, the 2014 biographical drama film starring Bradley Cooper and follows the story Navy S.E.A.L. I’m G.O.O.D with Author sniper Chris Kyle, and the story of Bianca McCormick-Johnson how his pinpoint accuracy saves Author Bianca McCormick-Johnson will be at the Jones countless lives on the battlefield, Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, to turning him into a legend. discuss with adults her book I’m G.O.O.D: Getting Over Obstacles Daily. McCormick-Johnson’s work aims to help Money Movie Day readers assess their own character, identify problems and at Pride make healthier life choices. A question-and-answer period Come watch The Big Short, the and book signing will follow the presentation. 2015 biographical dramatic comedy film at the Pride-Chaneyville Book Talk with Author Deborah Hining Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 28. Lovers of chick lit, romance and nonfiction are invited to the Main Library at Adults can find out what happens Goodwood at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, for a FREE book talk for adults with when four unorthodox moneymen author of A Saint in Graceland Deborah Hining. With a unique mix of experience predict the 2008 financial crisis and in marriage, motherhood, acting, playwriting and directing, farming and more, explore the fraudulent mortgage- Hining offers delightful insights for living an abundant life in family, career lending practices of large banks on and everything in between. A question-and-answer period will follow the Wall Street. presentation. Copies of Hining’s most recent work In the Midst of Innocence will be available for purchase at the program. TGIF Movie for Insight on Overcoming Divorce Adults at Jones with Dr. Cheryl M. Brandon Creek Divorce recovery leader and author Dr. Cheryl M. Thank goodness it’s Friday! Brandon will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 Adults are invited to the Jones Creek p.m. Tuesday, June 19, to discuss her book Becoming Stronger Regional Branch at 1 p.m. every in the Lord During and After Divorce. With first-hand experience Friday in June, to watch a different on the trial of divorce, along with the triumph of overcoming movie each week. Kick back at its sting, Dr. Brandon will share some insights that can help the Library and let the movie reel others find comfort and strength. A question-and-answer relax you into the weekend. Enjoy period and book signing will follow the presentation. delicious popcorn and punch while you watch. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

8 The Source, June 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Writing & Authors Special Interest Writers’ Rendezvous Calling all writers! If you made a resolution to write more this year, now’s the Do-It-Yourself perfect time to join other adults at the Fairwood Branch at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June Podcast 12, for the Writers’ Rendezvous meeting. This informal group is designed for writers to meet, share ideas and get feedback on current projects. Demonstration Ready to be a podcaster? We *The Fiction Writers’ Workshop can help! Come to the Greenwell Adults can come to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Springs Road Regional Branch at 7 p.m. Monday, June 4 and 11, to join a fun group of at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, local authors! You can share your works of fiction and for a FREE demonstration led get feedback and encouragement. We’ll be doing writing by experienced podcaster Keith exercises to spark your creativity. To get started, send an Cooper. He’ll walk you through email to Jordan Courtney at [email protected]. the basics, and even record the first one! A question-and-answer period *Adult Creative Writing Group will follow the presentation. Are you ready to write? It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or you’re already a published author, this writing group is for everyone! Adults are invited to the Zachary Branch at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, for a FREE writing group led by author of Blackbird Summer Emily Shotwell. You’ll meet others who love the written word as you discuss, learn and grow in your craft.

The Gardening Bug

Louisiana Master Gardeners at the Library! The Louisiana Master Gardeners program is a service and educational activity offered by the Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter. Representatives from this group will be at the Fairwood Branch from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 7, to present a FREE two-part class for adults on varying gardening topics. This month’s meeting will cover Organic Gardening and the 12 Essential Gardening Tools. Woodcarving 101 If you want to learn to do woodcarving projects, join other Special Interest adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 13 and 27, to learn the basics. Join the Natural Hair Support Group! Experienced woodcarver Clyde Going natural? Your East Baton Rouge Parish Library Sandifer and others will be at the wants to help you on the journey! It does not matter what stage Library to guide you through the of transitioning from relaxed or processed hair to a natural beginning stages of woodcarving, curl pattern you are, we’d like you to join us at the Greenwell and share how to get quality tools Springs Road Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 9, for at an affordable price. the Natural Hair Support Group meeting. Each month, we’ll Learn How to Make discuss topics like deciding whether to big chop or not, maintenance, hairstyles and techniques, products and more. Come express the joys and frustrations of Cultured Butter the journey with others in the city and make some new friends along the way! Are you looking for a new and This group is open to adults and teens. easy culinary challenge? Adults are * welcome at the Carver Branch at Makeup Techniques: Contouring 101 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, to learn Do you want to learn how to do makeup like the pros? Join other adults at the how to make cultured butter using Eden Park Branch at 5 p.m. Monday, June 11, to learn the contouring technique. only two common ingredients! We’ll show you how to use makeup to put your best face forward! Bring your You’ll be able to sample and take own supplies or feel free to use the products provided during the program. some butter home.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2018, The Source 9 Free Fun 20-Somethings & Games Mini Cactus Sculpting for 20-Somethings Family Game Night Calling all adult crafters ages 18-30ish! Come to the Jones Creek Regional at Fairwood Branch at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, for a FREE sculpting tutorial. What could be better than learning how to use polymer clay by making miniature cactus Come play the classics! The figures? You won’t want to miss the chance to try this lightly artistic, terrifically whole family is welcome at the fun activity. Fairwood Branch at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, to play uno, Do-It-Yourself Succulent Garden Craft scrabble, clue, checkers and more. Children must be accompanied by for 20-Somethings an adult. Are you more of a brown thumb than a green? If you said yes, you’ll be happy to know that we’ve found a solution for you! Come to the River Center Branch Scrabble for Seniors at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16, to make a succulent plant with other adults ages It’s time for some FUN! Adult 18-30ish that’s impossible to ruin! We’ll supply all the craft materials you’ll need seniors are invited to the Baker to create a painted succulent garden. Branch at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, to join us for a round of Scrabble Coffee Can Planter Craft Crossword. Be sure to bring a friend We’ve got a fun and functional craft that’ll make use of empty coffee cans! because this game never goes out of Adults ages 18-30ish can come to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 1:30 p.m. style! Saturday, June 23, to make planters. Spray paint and decorate your can with a design that’ll match your home’s décor. All supplies will be provided. Greenwell Springs Chess Club Board Games & Brownies Join other adults ages 18-30ish at the Zachary Branch at 6 p.m. Thursday, June Do you want to play chess? 14, to play board games and enjoy delicious brownies. Join other adults and teens at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Summer Cookie Decorating Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30, to learn the basics of chess. All skill Adults ages 18-30ish are invited to the levels are welcome to join us! Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, for cookie decorating! *Tabletop Gaming Garnish and devour delicious sugar cookies in fun summer shapes cut out at Central using cookie cutters printed on the new Looking for some fun? Join 3D printer. All participants will be entered other adults at the Central Branch into a drawing for a chance to take home at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, for one of the 3D printed cookie cutters! an afternoon of tabletop games! Refreshments will be served. Throwback Craft: *Let’s Dabble Cassette Wallets! Who remembers listening to your favorite tunes on cassette tapes?! Those in Scrabble! days are gone, but the nostalgia can live on in this ultra-cool craft for adults ages If you’re a word game 18-30ish. Come to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 7, to enthusiast, you’ll want to join other upcycle old cassette tapes into wallets! So vintage! adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday Thursday Film Club in June, to play Scrabble and find Join other adults ages 18-30ish at the Scotlandville Branch at 5:30 p.m. out who’ll be the word master! If Thursday, June 7, for the Thursday Film Club meeting! This month, we’ll you’d prefer a fast-paced game with watch the 2014 action horror film I, Frankenstein. Find out what happens when less strategy, we invite you to play Frankenstein’s creature discovers he’s in the thick of centuries long war between Quiddler. If you don’t know how two immortal opponents to play, don’t sweat it. Instructors will show you how. Prizes will be All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, awarded. call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

10 The Source, June 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Just for Teens

*Teen Summer Film Camps are Back! New Orleans Video Access Center in Baton Rouge (NOVACBR) is once again Anime Your Way: partnering with your Library to bring you FREE filmmaking summer camps for Teen Drawing Series teens in grades 6-12! During the camp, students will learn the basics of video production including design, Anime Your Way is a comp­ storyboarding, production, post-production, effects rehensive step-by-step drawing and more, through the hands-on process of creating a video under the guidance program developed over 10 years of an experienced local filmmaker. This year’s Summer Reading Program theme by Carlos Nieto III, a former artist on is Libraries ROCK!, so teens will get creative by making music videos! Final the animated sitcom The Simpsons. projects from each camp will premiere at the Main Library at Goodwood in the The program teaches the participant Large Meeting Room at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 2. Each camp is limited to how to create and modify an 15 students, and teens may sign up for only one five-day session. For more anime character from scratch, no information, call the Teen Department at the Library location directly. Here’s the matter what their drawing level is! film camp schedule: Using simple shapes and easy to understand instructions, teens will • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, June 4 – Friday, June 8, Scotlandville Branch gain the knowledge and confidence • 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 4 – Friday, June 8, Jones Creek Regional Branch to create their very own unique • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15, Main Library at Goodwood anime characters. Here’s the series schedule: • 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15, Central Branch • 11 a.m. Monday, June 25, Jones • 2 – 5 p.m. Monday, June 18 – Friday, June 22, Greenwell Springs Road Creek Regional Branch Regional Branch • 2 p.m. Monday, June 25, Main • 2 – 5 p.m. Monday, June 18 – Friday, June 22, Zachary Branch Library at Goodwood • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29, Baker Branch • 4 p.m. Monday, June 25, Eden • 2 – 5 p.m. Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29, Bluebonnet Regional Branch Park Branch • 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 13, Delmont Gardens Branch • 6 p.m. Monday, June 25, Carver • 2 – 5 p.m. Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 13, Carver Branch Branch • 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, Central Lady Chops Presents: Drumroll Please! Branch Elizabeth “Lady Chops” Vidos • 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, is a professional percussionist who Scotlandville Branch performed in the Off-Broadway • 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, Baker show STOMP for ten years. Teens Branch are invited to the Library to enjoy her • 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, Zachary exciting show, which is an interactive Branch journey of sound exploration! Hear beats and melodies from local and international instruments, A Program ‘Fur’ buckets and body percussion. You Nature Lovers won’t believe your ears! Here’s the Karla Allen with the Waddill schedule: Outdoor Education Center will be • 11 a.m. Monday, June 4, Carver Library at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, Main Library 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, to give a presentation for teens on the kind • 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, Jones Creek Library of work the organization does. • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, Eden Park Library Attendees also will learn about the • 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, Zachary Library wildlife and game in our area, plus have the chance to see and touch • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, Baker Library the fur or several animals!

East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2018, The Source 11 *Crime Lab Tour *Join the Ham Fest at Zachary! for Teens Come to the Zachary Branch at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, for exciting trivia, Any aspiring crime scene sing-alongs and lyric completion contests based on the hit Broadway musical Hamilton: An American Musical investigators out there? Join ! Teens are encouraged to wear their favorite Hamilton other teens at the Main Library at -themed costume. To register, call (225) 658-1870. Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, *How to Adult with Money for Teens June 21, for a FREE field trip to tour the Crime Lab of the Louisiana There’s no doubt about it, becoming an adult and taking on new responsibilities State Police Department! We’ll meet is challenging. Turning 18 doesn’t magically zap you with the knowledge you’ll in the Teen Room, and then walk need to be all grown up. That’s why your Library is happy to help as you begin across the street together. Each navigating this new frontier. Teens are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood teen must submit a permission at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, for a FREE crash course on the world of credit form signed by a parent/guardian. cards, health insurance and college loans, oh my! It’s true, this stuff can be tough, Forms are available at the Teen but not impossible. Come learn the basics! Desk. Sound Exploration Wings of Hope Start this summer’s music program with fun sound experiments! Teens are invited to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, to build for Teens a disk that creates a siren sound when air is blown into it. Plus, we’ll make a A representative from Wings membranophone and listen to the radio through our teeth. You won’t believe of Hope Wildlife Sanctuary will your ears! fly in for a Library visit at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 3 *Hamilton Trivia & Lyric Throw-Down p.m. Thursday, June 7, to give a Hey teens! Come to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June presentation for teens. Learn about 11, for exciting trivia and lyric completion contests based on the hit Broadway what they do at the animal refuge, musical Hamilton: An American Musical. plus meet some winged friends! Dulcimer Daydream: Zachary Teen Council Meeting You’re invited to join a Library-loving group of teens to have fun, and make A Delightful Diversion the Zachary Branch a better place. Come to the Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June Come beat the heat of summer 19, to participate in the business meeting, and then play fun games. Light with this new event for teens! refreshments served. For teens in grades 6 and up. Musicians from the Lagniappe Dulcimer Society will perform Bicycle Maintenance Seminar songs on the dulcimer instrument Got a flat? We can help you get rolling again! at the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. Teens can come to the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 12. There will be Tuesday, June 26, for a FREE Bicycle Maintenance practice dulcimers available for seminar led by Dustin Lafont of Frontyard Bikes. attendees to try their hand at Learn how to repair a busted bike tire and be back playing a tune, no experience on your favorite pair of wheels in no time! necessary. Refreshments will be served. Teen Film Club Join the Teen Film Club at the Scotlandville Branch at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, to watch Pacific Rim, the 2013 sci-fi action adventure film. In the movie, giant robots go head-to-head with giant monsters! Enjoy fun crafts while you watch. Refreshments will be served.

is published monthly by the Wednesday Night Teen Lounge Public Relations Department of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Can’t make our regular teen programs because of after-school activities? 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Don’t sweat it! Just join us at the Scotlandville Branch at 5 p.m. every Wednesday (225) 231‑3710 in June, to participate in a variety of FUN video games, movies, crafts and more! To receive a hard or electronic copy of The Source, or update your mailing Marvel’s Black Panther Fandemonium! address, email the Public Relations Department: [email protected] Can’t get enough of Marvel’s Black Panther? Teens can come meet other The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is a faithful fans at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Thursday, community service organization that connects our June 14, to discuss the movie, the character and the comics. One lucky winner citizens with information, resources, materials, technology and experiences in order to make also will receive a brand-new Black Panther graphic novel to take home. Long a positive difference in their lives. live the king!

12 The Source, June 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library * Tween Graphic Novel Club Free Fun Do you like graphic novels? If you said yes, this club’s for you! Tweens in grades 6-8 come to the Zachary & Games Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23, to read Nathan for Teens Hale’s Hazardous Tales: One Dead Spy by Nathan Hale. Set during the American Revolution, this fun and engaging graphic novel tells the story of one of Life-Sized Games America’s most famous yet unsuccessful spies. Participants also will make invisible ink and for Teens try their hand at deciphering coded messages. Teens do you love to play All supplies will be provided. JENGA and Hungry Hungry Hippos? If so, you’ll want to join us Cookies & Comics for Teens at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Come talk to other teen comic lovers about your favorites! Bring your friends at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, for with you to the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, to eat an afternoon of cookies, lemonade cookies and doodle while debating very important comic issues. What side are and fun playing life-sized versions you on when it comes to Marvel vs. DC, Wonder Woman vs. Superman, Black of those games! Panther vs. Nakia? No required reading necessary! Three Chances for Volunteer at the Zachary Branch! an Escape Room Rock out as a Zachary Branch volunteer while you make your community Experience a better place this summer! As a volunteer, you’ll help prepare programs, listen Are you ready for an escape to younger children read as a Book Bud, put books in order and more. It’s also room experience? Teens are invited an opportunity to make new friends, gain experience and earn service hours. to the Main Library at Goodwood If this sounds like fun, you’ll want to register and attend the required general at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9, to solve training session at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4. Teens interested in volunteering as a the mystery of the disappearing Book Bud will need to attend the additional, special training at 11 a.m. that day. debut song! Use clues, hints and Please bring your summer schedule with you so we can put you on the volunteer strategy to crack the case in 45 calendar. Be sure to pick up a volunteer application as soon as possible from minutes or less. Want more heart- the Teen Services Desk. You also can request one by sending an email to Nancy pounding adventure? Come to the Lockett at [email protected]. Jones Creek Regional Branch at Basic Clothing Repair either 2:30 or 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, to figure out a series of puzzles Got a rip in your favorite shirt? No sweat, we can help you with that! Teens in order to break open a locked box! and 20-somethings are welcome at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2, to learn clothing repair basics including button Whodunit Game replacement and mending torn hems. We also will cover types of sewing tools, and offer suggestions for selecting or creating a sewing kit. Days for Teens Are you the sleuth of all sleuths? Flex your observation Summer Films & Fun for Teens and investigative muscles at the We love movies, yes we do! We love movies, how Library twice this month with other about you?! Join other teens at the Library this month teen detectives. Here’s the murder to watch a variety of awesome flicks. Here are the mystery game schedule: show times: • Murder & Madness at the • Wonder | 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, Jones Creek Regional Branch Swagga VIP Party • Stomp the Yard | 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, Delmont Gardens Branch 3 p.m. Saturday, June 9, Greenwell • School of Rock | 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, Greenwell Springs Road Springs Road Regional Branch Regional Branch Feel free to wear rock and rap • Teens’ Choice | 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, Bluebonnet Regional Branch star-inspired costumes. • Skull Island | 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, Baker Branch • CSI at the Capital City Costume Library 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, All programsAll programs are free are and free open and toopen the topublic. the public. Registration Registration for all for programs all programs is encouraged. is encouraged. To register, Pride-Chaneyville Branch To register,call the call Library the Library branch branch directly. directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

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Harry Potter House *Super Smash Bros. Tournament Cup Competition Face off against the biggest roster of Nintendo all-stars ever assembled! Teens It’s going to be a very wizarding are invited to battle it out on the Wii U at the Main Library at Goodwood at summer! Teens can gather at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20. The tournament will be double elimination, and the Main Library at Goodwood matches will be five-minute one-to-one brawls. Prizes will be awarded to the top at 3 p.m. every other Thursday three the winners! through July, to celebrate all things Just Dance! Harry Potter with a house-inspired activity. Houses will earn points for Come enjoy this perfect storm for video game and each activity. We’ll end the series dance lovers! Teens bring your friends with you to the by announcing the House Cup Fairwood Branch at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, to play winners during a fun Potter Party Just Dance on the Library’s Wii gaming system. Light July 31. To kick off the competition, refreshments will be served. we’ll be playing balloon quidditch! * Be sure to dress in comfortable Naruto Shippuden Tournament clothes that you can run around in. Are you the Ultimate Ninja? Prove it! Come face off against other teens when Here’s the series schedule: you play Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 in a tournament at the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6. Put your skills on display! • June 14, Hufflepuff Prizes will be awarded. • June 28, Ravenclaw • July 12, Sliytherin Teen Video Game Day Come rock out with your buds at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Two Chances to Play Tuesday, June 19! We’ll play Guitar Hero and Dance Central while enjoying Food Fear Factor delicious snacks. Can you conquer your food Get Your Game On fear? Join us at the Main Library at at Greenwell Springs Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Join other teens at the Greenwell Springs June 27, to compete with other Road Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, June teens in challenges designed to test 23, for an afternoon of video games galore. We’re your resolve … and your stomach! breaking out the Library’s Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PS4, so you won’t Got an iron gut? Bring it to the want to miss it! Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 28, *Karaoke & Rock Band Game Day for another chance to prove you can swallow the competition! Are you a rock star in the rough? A singer just waiting to be heard? If this sounds like you, join other teens at the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Healthy Teens on the Saturday, June 16, for an afternoon of karaoke on the Wii U and Rock Band on Scene Game Day Xbox One! Teens join us to play an Teen Gaming Club: Karaoke Fever interactive game of Make Your Sing your heart out with other teens at the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. Calories Count! Come to the Thursday, June 14! Come to play karaoke games on the Library’s Wii U gaming Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 4 system. p.m. Wednesday, June 13, to have fun learning how to determine Life-Size Hungry Hippo Game your calorie needs and amount of Start your summer in motion! Come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 recommended food you need based p.m. Thursday, June 7, to play a life-size game of Hungry Hungry Hippos with on your age, gender and activity other teens. Wheel your hippo partner around and gather all of the balloons for level. Afterwards, we’ll make our your team. Come find out who’ll prove to be the hungriest for the win! calories count with a refreshingly yummy yogurt parfait treat! All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

14 The Source, June 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Free Fun & Games for Teens Technology & Making *Game Time at Jones Creek for Teens Summertime means game time at the Jones Creek Regional Branch! Come to the Library at 2:30 p.m. Snap Circuits Thursday, June 21, to compete against other teen video Get in the energy game! Learn gamers and put your skills to the test on the Xbox 360 how to create circuits using the and Wii gaming systems. Library’s Snap Circuits kit at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3 Mario on the Switch p.m. Tuesday, June 5. Time. To. Play. Bring your friends with you to the River Center Branch at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, to rev it out on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Makey Makey Magic Switch! Discover the magic of Makey Teen Night: Mario Tournament Makey! With this electronic invention tool, anything that Who’s the Mario game champ? Is it you? We’ll all find out at the Zachary conducts electricity can become Branch at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, when we battle in a Mario video game a keyboard. Teens can come to tournament. Be there or be square! the Eden Park Branch at 2:30 p.m. Switch It Up at Bluebonnet Thursday, June 21, to play the banana piano, Play-Doh Mario, Teens come try the new Nintendo Switch at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch fruit Pacman, or another creation at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2! Bring your friends and play Mario Odyssey, Splatoon designed from their imagination. 2, Pokken Tournament DX, or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Light refreshments will be Refreshments will be served. served. Scotlandville Teen Gaming Club It’s about to go down! Teens come get your game on at the Scotlandville Branch at 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday (except June 26) and Thursday in June. Show your skills and find out who’ll dominate!

Technology & Making for Teens

STEAM Wednesdays! Arduino Music Teens are invited to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. three Wednesdays Makers in June to participate in a different science, technology, engineering, art and math-related (STEAM) challenge! Here’s the schedule: Technology is music to our ears! Teens come use the Library’s • June 6, Rube Goldberg Machines Arduino kits at the Main Library at • June 13, DIY Lava Lamp Goodwood at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June • June 20, Arduino for Beginners 26, to create various sound projects.

* Build Your Own STEAM Testing: Thumb Pianos Dance Dance This science, technology, engineering, art and math-related (STEAM) program combines music and the science of vibration and sound! Kids ages 8-11 can come Revolution 2.0! to the Fairwood Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, to hear a reading of Baba Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) and the Flea by Glory Van Scott. After the story, we’ll make and test thumb pianos was a hit arcade game from the using a variety of household items, including Styrofoam. 1990s, but this is Dance Dance Revolution 2.0! Teens can gather at Do-It-Yourself Turntable & Speakers the River Center Branch at 1 p.m. Rock out in an unexpected way with other teens at the Delmont Gardens Tuesday, June 5, to build their own Branch at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 12! With a needle and cone made of paper, we’ll DDR game using cardboard and listen to records without having a proper turntable. Afterwards, we’ll build aluminum, and then connect it to our own speakers with cups and paper towel rolls to explore how sound is our Makey Makey to play. Can you transmitted. Decorate and put a unique spin on your creation! keep up with the beat?!

East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2018, The Source 15 Art & Crafts for Teens

Retro Record Art Emoji Feltie Craft Teens Teens show us your funky side Have you had your eye on the new trend in keychains? Teens can come to the at the Fairwood Branch at 4 p.m. Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, to make Tuesday, June 26, when you use one of their own! Turn a favorite emoji into a plushy keychain. All supplies will acrylic paint to turn an old record be provided. into a masterpiece! Want another musical upcycle? Head over to Origami Art the River Center Branch at 1 p.m. Create something cool with a series of folds! Thursday, June 28, for another Teens can come to the Greenwell Springs Road chance to flip a vinyl record into Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 30, for a a colorful painted work of art. All tutorial on the relaxing and rewarding art of origami. supplies will be provided while * they last. Twinkie Wars: Food Craft for Teens Bring your best chef skills with you for this tasty program! Teens are invited Memory Boxes to the Central Branch at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, to compete and find out who can Paint and decorate wooden present the best Twinkie concoction using the ingredients provided. Afterwards, cigar boxes with other teens at the devour your beautiful creation. Yum! Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 * p.m. Tuesday, June 26. Teens will Teen Art Committee end up with a beautiful place to Do you like to create things? Are you interested in volunteering at the Library? store keepsakes and memorabilia! If this sounds like fun, you’ll want to join the Teen Art Committee at the Zachary Branch at 3 p.m. Monday, June 11, to help make some awesome wall art for the CD Scratch Art Craft Teen Zone! Snacks will be served. This group is for teens in grades 6 and up. Come learn how to turn your old scratched CDs into a unique Mixed Media Journal Craft piece of art! Teens are invited to the Customize a journal at the Library! Teens will use different materials to Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3 decorate a composition notebook at the Fairwood Branch at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June p.m. Tuesday, June 12, to make art 5. All supplies will be provided while they last. by scratching cool patterns onto a painted disc. This craft is so nice, *Shrinky Dink Guitar Pick Craft we’re offering it twice! Go to the Jazz up your key ring with a rockin’ trinket you’ve made yourself! Come to Delmont Gardens Branch at 2 the Central Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, June 4, to decorate a guitar pick key chain p.m. Tuesday, June 19, for another with other teens using shrink dink. chance to scratch and create. All supplies will be provided. CD Picture Frame Most things are digital these days, so what can be done with all those old Record Mirror Craft CDs? We’ve got a cool idea! Come to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 3:30 p.m. Paint and decorate an LP record Thursday, June 28, to hang out with other teens and create upcycled picture with other teens at the Main Library frames using CDs. at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19! Afterwards, take your Perler Bead Bookmarks creation home for a fun and unique Perler beads can be used to make or decorate so many things! Come try your piece of wall art. hand at a fun bookmark with other teens at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3 Lyric Tile Art p.m. Thursday, June 7. All supplies will be provided. Are you looking for a way to Critter Crafts for Charity let your creativity flow? Join other teens at the Fairwood Branch at (And Volunteer Hours) 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, to use Teen animal lovers unite! Come to the ceramic tiles, book pages and other Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at paper scraps to make a tile with 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16, to earn volunteer your favorite song lyrics on it! hours while you make catnip felties for kitties and ‘Adopt Me’ bandanas for puppies. All finished items will be donated to a local pet shelter.

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Rainbow Loom Slime Time for Teens Get artsy with other teens at the Baker Branch at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, Slime is ooey, gooey and gross when you weave colorful rubber bands into bracelets and charms. … but it’s also fun to make and play with! You and your friends Key Chain Craft can come to the Zachary Branch You’ve got to have a place for your keys to live, why not make it stylish? at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, Teens are welcome at the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June for a little slime time with other 5, to design and create a unique keychain using perler beads. teens. If you’ve never made slime before, you won’t want to miss this * Teen Ink Art program! Are you looking to stretch your creativity? If you join other teens at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, you’ll be in the right Sepia Watercolors place! Come to the Library to create a striking ink print portrait from a photo of There’s an artist within you! your choice. Teens are welcome at the Pride- Chaneyville Branch at 4 p.m. * Cardboard Automata Wednesday, June 20, to learn Kinetic sculptures are art that rely on watercolor painting techniques. motion to create an effect. Teens can use This month, we’ll paint a country mechanical elements like cams, cranks and cottage on a rural landscape. Using pulleys at the Jones Creek Regional Branch only one color and the magic of at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, to make water tones, you will be on your a moving cardboard sculpture they build way to becoming an extraordinary themselves! watercolor artist! Painted Water Bottle Craft Hydrate in style this summer! Teens are Teen Anime invited to the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, to paint and decorate a water bottle. Anime Lovers Unite! * If you’re an “anime-niac”, Mini Disco Ball Craft you’ll want to join others at the Turn old CDs into something groovy! Join Library to enjoy your favorite other teens at the River Center Branch at 1 movies! Teens are invited to watch p.m. Monday, June 11, for an afternoon of mini anime on the Library’s Crunchyroll disco ball crafting! All supplies will be provided while they last. account. Is there a rumble in your tummy? We’ve got you covered Leather Cuff Bracelets with delicious Asian foods to snack Take a blast to the past with this 90s rocker-inspired craft! Gather your squad on while you watch! Here’s the and head over to the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, to schedule: make a leather cuff bracelet using puff paint. • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, *Duct Tape Hair Bows Delmont Gardens Branch Tweens and teens we’ve got a fun and fashionable hair accessory for you! • 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, Make your own hair bow using vibrantly colored duct tape at the Zachary Branch Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13. See you there! • 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, Main Library at Goodwood Bass Clef Sheet Music Bracelets • 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, Teen music lovers unite for this jammin’ craft! Come to the Greenwell Springs Scotlandville Branch Road Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, to first make beads from paper sheet music, and then use them to create a unique bracelet. • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2018, The Source 17 *Living Without Sight: How the Blind See in Other Ways It’s important for children to *Join the Artsy Smartsy Book Club! learn about physical challenges like Come hear a reading of The Mystery of the Mosaic by Harper Paris with other blindness in order to build a sense children ages 6-11 at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 9! of understanding and compassion Later, each child will create a reading rocks-themed mosaic. for others. Mary Haupt, blind since birth, will be at the Jones Summer Chess for Beginners Creek Regional Branch at 10:30 Children ages 9-13 who are beginners and have a.m. Wednesday, June 13, to give never played chess, as well as those who are on an a presentation for children ages intermediate level are being offered FREE chess 5 and up showing them tools she classes this month. Come to the Main Library at uses to help her “see” and function Goodwood at 10 a.m. Saturdays, June 9 and 23, for every day. Haupt will return to the a chance to learn and compete! Please arrive Library in mid-July for another by 9:45 a.m. Brave adults are welcome, but opportunity to attend this program. younger children must have permission from the chess coach and be accompanied by an adult. Birds of Prey at the Library Join us in the Children’s Room at the Main Library at Goodwood at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 7, for a presentation led by specialists from the Louisiana State University (LSU) Raptor Rehabilitation Center and their raptor friends! During this exciting program, children ages 4-11 will learn fascinating facts about birds of prey. Groups must register. Wings of Hope *Book Buds at the Library for Kids The Book Buds program, in conjunction with the Teen Department, will pair Do you think birds are cool? If teens with children in grades 1-4 to offer practice and help with reading. Kids can so, you’ll want to join other kids come to the Zachary Branch at 11 a.m. every Thursday in June, to participate in ages 3-11 at 2:30 p.m. Monday, the Book Buds program. Each session lasts about 45 minutes. June 11, for a special presentation by representatives from the Wings Brown Bag Movie Days of Hope Wildlife Sanctuary. Come at Bluebonnet meet the birds that live there, and Kids ages 3-11 are invited to the learn facts about them. You may Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 11:15 even have the chance to meet a.m. every Wednesday in June to enjoy an itsy-bitsy owl. Groups must awesome movies after storytime! Bring register. your own snacks to munch on while you Caledonian Society watch. of Baton Rouge at the Library Make & Take Craft for Kids Children ages 8-11 and their families are welcome to join us at Come to the Library this month to get creative and make a variety of the Main Library at Goodwood themed crafts. Make ‘em and take ‘em home to enjoy! All supplies will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, for a provided while they last. Here’s the schedule: special Scottish presentation by the • Rock Star Microphone, All day Friday, June 1, Central Branch Caledonian Society of Baton Rouge! Enjoy the sounds of bagpiping, • Father’s Day Ornament, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, June 16, Greenwell the visuals of traditional Scottish Springs Road Regional Branch dancing, a segment on the culture’s • Jammin’ Father’s Day Card, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, Jones fashion and hear a reading of a Creek Regional Branch Scottish tale. All children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

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*Baton Rouge Police Department Mounted Police Trot Out at the Library Whoa Nelly! It’s time for members of the Baton Rouge Police Department’s (BRPD) Mounted Patrol Unit to trot out and show their stuff at the Library. Children ages 6-11 and their families are invited to Library branches to meet the BRPD officers and their equestrian partners! Registration is required for all. For more information and to register, call the Children’s Room at the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, Main Library at Goodwood • 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7, Eden Park Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14, Greenwell Springs Road • 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, Scotlandville Branch Regional Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, Pride-Chaneyville Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 21, Zachary Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, Central Branch

*Baton Rouge Astronomical Society Representatives from the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society return to the Library this summer with a special presentation for children and their families. Planet Earth will get closer to Mars than it’s been in fifteen years! The Heading for Mars special program will introduce attendees to a variety of different ways they can make our rendezvous with the Red Planet part of their lives. You won’t want to miss it! Each presentation begins at 2 p.m. and will last * about 45 minutes. Registration is required. To register, The Book Doctor’s Coming to call the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: the Library! • Tuesday, June 5, Eden Park Branch Hey kids the Book Doctor is in! Children ages 3-11 • Thursday, June 7, Carver Branch are invited to the Library to have fun with Mary Jo Kelly as she entertains with exciting tales and stories. • Tuesday, June 12, Pride-Chaneyville Branch Come experience a delightful hour of storytelling and • Thursday, June 14, Zachary Branch adventure! Registration is required for all. For more • Tuesday, June 19, Bluebonnet Regional Branch information and to register, call the Children’s Room at the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • Thursday, June 21, Delmont Gardens Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, Greenwell Springs Road • Tuesday, June 26, Main Library at Goodwood Regional Branch • Tuesday, July 3, Greenwell Springs Road • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14, Pride-Chaneyville Branch Regional Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 21, Carver Branch • Thursday, July 5, Jones Creek Regional Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, Main Library at • Tuesday, July 10, Fairwood Branch Goodwood • Thursday, July 12, Central Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, Baker Branch • Thursday, July 19, Scotlandville Branch • 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, Eden Park Branch

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

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Harvey Rabbit and Friends are Back! Children ages 2 and up can join Harvey Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, Miss Laura and Mr. Tim as they bring fun and mayhem to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library this summer with ventriloquism, puppetry, music, magic, comedy and audience participation. It just wouldn’t be summer without a visit from this gang! Each show lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information, contact the Children’s Room of the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, Delmont Gardens Branch • 10 a.m. Friday, June 15, Main Library at Goodwood • 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, Baker Branch • 10 a.m. Monday, June 18, Scotlandville Branch • 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, Carver Branch • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, Central Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12, Eden Park Branch

*Meet Knox the Miniature Horse! * Come horseplay with Knox the The Tri-Parish Ballet Presents miniature horse this summer! Kids Scenes from Carnival at ages 4-11 are invited the Library to hang out with this lovable tiny Libraries steed. Knox is not a pony, and he Children ages 3-11 are invited to the Library this loves to giddy up and read with his month to enjoy a special performance by the Tri-Parish handler, Milissa Davis and friends. Ballet. This performance of scenes from Carnival by Davis will read a horse story and young dancers is sure to both delight and enchant the give a brief talk about miniature audience! Registration is required for all. For more horses. After the story, each child will information and to register, call the Children’s Room make a picture frame craft while they at the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: wait to have their photo taken with Knox. • 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 25, Central Branch Registration is required. To register, call • 11 a.m. Monday, June 25, Eden Park Branch the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, Pride-Chaneyville Branch • 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, Delmont Gardens Branch • 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, Zachary Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 7, River Center Branch • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, Jones Creek Regional Branch • 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 15, Bluebonnet Regional Branch • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, Main Library at Goodwood Main Library at Goodwood • 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, Carver Branch • 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 28, • 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 5, Zachary Branch Bluebonnet Regional Branch • 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, Baker Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, Eden Park Branch Fairwood Branch • 2 p.m. Monday, July 16, Central Branch • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, Fairwood Branch

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

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*Classical Music for Kids with the register, call the Children’s Room at the Library location Louisiana Sinfonietta directly. Here’s the schedule: • 10 a.m. Monday, June 25, Main Library at Goodwood The Louisiana Sinfonietta is a small chamber orchestra which sends a few of its members to libraries every summer • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, to perform short classical pieces for children ages 6-11. This Bluebonnet Regional Branch summer, the program is • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, called Classical Music Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Rocks and will present a musical story called Stone • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, Soup! Kids also will learn Jones Creek Regional Branch about a variety of musical instruments. Registration • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, Fairwood Branch is required for all. For more information and to

*Comical Music with Eric Herman! *Rick Kelley Presents Eric Herman is back at the Library! His concerts for kids Good Vibrations! ages 3-11 are bursting with Children’s book author, singer/songwriter and comedy, creativity, audience musician Rick Kelley will be at Libraries this summer to participation and outrageously present the Don’t Just Sit There … Read Something show fun songs, including his for children ages 4-11! You won’t want to miss this fun- YouTube hits The Elephant filled, extremely interactive music program designed Song, Dance Like an Animal to get kids and families excited about reading and and Blackbeard, Bluebeard and developing a passion for learning. Enjoy sing-alongs, Redbeard. Join the music and dance-alongs, comedy, movement and even a hula hoop fun this summer! Registration contest finale! Registration is required for all. For more is required for all. For more information and to register, call the Children’s Room at information and to register, the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: call the Children’s Room at the • 10 a.m. Monday, June 18, Main Library at Goodwood Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, Delmont Gardens Branch • 10 a.m. Friday, June 8, Fairwood Branch • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, Scotlandville Branch • 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9, Delmont Gardens Branch • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, Eden Park Branch • 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9, Jones Creek Regional Branch • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, River Center Branch • 10 a.m. Monday, June 11, Carver Branch • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, Central Branch • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, Bluebonnet Regional Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 21, Pride-Chaneyville Branch • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, Baker Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, Greenwell Springs Road • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Regional Branch • 10 a.m. Friday, June 22, Bluebonnet Regional Branch • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, Eden Park Branch • 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 22, Jones Creek Regional • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, Pride-Chaneyville Branch Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14, River Center Branch • 10 a.m. Monday, June 25, Fairwood Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Scotlandville Branch • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, Carver Branch • 10 a.m. Friday, June 15, Central Branch • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, Zachary Branch • 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, Zachary Branch • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, Baker Branch • 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16, Main Library at Goodwood

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*Pig Out on Reading with Farmer Minor & Daisy the Reading Pig! Farmer Minor tells true stories about Daisy the Pig’s formative years with Farmer and Mrs. Minor and shares many of her favorite pig books. Daisy probably has the world’s largest collection of ‘pig’ books and wants to share them with children ages 2-11 at the Library. Get ready to meet a celebrity because Daisy is the “most famous pig in the whole world!” Each program is approximately 45 minutes. Registration is required for all. For more information and to register, call the Children’s Room at the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, Carver Branch • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, Bluebonnet Regional Branch • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, Baker Branch • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, Zachary Branch • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, River Center Branch • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, Central Branch • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, Main Library at Goodwood • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, Pride-Chaneyville Branch • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, Scotlandville Branch • 10 a.m. Monday, June 11, Eden Park Branch • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, Fairwood Branch • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, Greenwell Springs Road • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14, Delmont Gardens Branch Regional Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Jones Creek Regional Branch

Louisiana Capital City A Visit from Patches Obedience Club & Friends the Fire Dog Enjoy a visit from Patches the at the Library Fire Dog, a robot Dalmatian from Who let the dogs the Baton Rouge Fire Department! out?! Kids of all ages Children of all ages and their and their families can families are invited to the Main come enjoy a fun and Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9, informative introduction for this fun and informative FREE presentation on fire into the wonderful world safety. All children under age 9 must be accompanied by of dogs. Members of the an adult. Registration is required for groups. Louisiana Capital City Obedience Club along with their canine friends will be at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 9, to do a demonstration, and share helpful tips on obedience, agility training and socialization. Can’t get enough of these fur balls? Head over to the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, and the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, for another chance at some dog-gone good fun! All children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult. No groups at the Main Library, please.

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*Didgeridoo Down Under Join other kids ages 2-11 and their families at the Library this summer for Didgeridoo Down Under, a high-energy, Australia-themed show that combines music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation. The didgeridoo, usually a hollow tree trunk, has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years, and is known for its otherworldly sound. Everyone will enjoy this interactive, educational and super-fun program! Registration is required for all. For more information and to register, call the Children’s Room at the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • 10 a.m. Monday, June 18, Greenwell Springs Road Reading Rocks with Johnette Regional Branch Downing • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, Carver Branch The ever-popular Johnette Downing will be at • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, Central Branch Libraries again this summer to entertain kids ages 2-11 • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, Main Library at with her South Louisiana brand of music for children! Goodwood Come ready to sing and dance! Registration is required • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, Delmont Gardens for all. For more information and to register, call the Branch Children’s Room at the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, Jones Creek Regional Branch • 10 a.m. Monday, June 18, Baker Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 21, Eden Park Branch • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, Fairwood Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, Baker Branch • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, Zachary Branch • 10 a.m. Friday, June 22, Pride-Chaneyville Branch • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, River Center Branch • 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, Bluebonnet Regional • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, Carver Branch Branch • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, Greenwell Springs • 10 a.m. Monday, June 25, Scotlandville Branch Road Regional Branch • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, Zachary Branch • 10 a.m. Monday, June 25, Pride-Chaneyville Branch • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, Fairwood Branch • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, Jones Creek Regional Branch • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, River Center Branch • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, Bluebonnet Regional Branch • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, Central Branch • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, Eden Park Branch • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, Delmont Gardens Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 28, Scotlandville Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, Main Library at Goodwood

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

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*Paws at Work: K-9 Police Unit These canines mean business! The Baton Rouge Police Department officers and their K-9 Unit will be at the Library this summer, to give a presentation for children ages 2-11. The handlers will discuss how the dogs help with law enforcement and demonstrate some of their special skills. Registration is required for all. For more information and to register, call the Children’s Room at the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • 10 a.m. Friday, June 15, Pride-Chaneyville Branch • 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, Bluebonnet Regional Branch • 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, Fairwood Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, July 5, Carver Branch • 3 p.m. Thursday, July 5, Eden Park Branch • 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, Main Library at Goodwood • 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, Greenwell Springs Road • 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, Central Branch Regional Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, July 12, Delmont Gardens Branch

*What’s That Smell? Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre Youth It’s the Stinky Cheese Man! Company Presents Coppelia! Say cheese! Kids ages 4-11 are invited Performed to the timeless music of Leo Delibes, the Baton to the Library this summer for a cheesy Rouge Ballet Theatre’s Youth Company will be at Libraries presentation by LSU Extension Service’s this summer to present Coppélia, a comic story ballet set Chuck Boeneke the Stinky Cheese Man! See a hundreds of years ago in a festive Hungarian village. video on cheese-making, a live demonstration, Children ages 5 and up can follow the antics of and hear a reading of The Stinky Cheese Man Swanilda and Franz, two young lovebirds, who by Jon Scieszka. Registration is required for quarrel over the beautiful maiden in the window all. For more information and to register, call of the local toymaker’s shop. Havoc ensues as Swanilda the Children’s Room at the Library location and her friends sneak into Dr. Coppelius’ toyshop to directly. Here’s the schedule: discover life-size, dancing toys, and the truth about the girl • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 7, Pride- in the window. Each performance lasts about 40 minutes. Chaneyville Branch For more information, call the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, Jones Creek Regional Branch • 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 4, Eden Park Branch • 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, Bluebonnet • 1:15 p.m. Monday, June 4, Fairwood Branch Regional Branch • 3:15 p.m. Monday, June 4, Greenwell Springs Road Regional • 2 p.m. Thursday, July 5, Baker Branch Branch • 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, Fairwood Branch • 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, Carver Branch • 10 a.m. Monday, July 16, Main Library at • 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, Bluebonnet Regional Branch Goodwood • 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, Scotlandville Branch • 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, Jones Creek Regional Branch • 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 7, Delmont Gardens Branch • 1:15 p.m. Thursday, June 7, Central Branch • 3:15 p.m. Thursday, June 7, Main Library at Goodwood • 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 11, Baker Branch • 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 11, Zachary Branch

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*Playmakers of Baton Rouge Presents the Rock of Pages Show Are you ready to rock out this summer? Join other kids ages 3-11 at the Library for a performance by Playmakers of Baton Rouge as they present Rock of Pages! When Griffin and Katie are dropped off at the library by their mom, they couldn’t be less excited. What’s so fun about the library? With the guidance of a zany librarian who’s got a passion for rock music, Griffin and Katie go on an adventure through books! Their imagination and love for reading is suddenly ignited! Registration is required for all. For more information and to register, call the Children’s Room at the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 7, Baker Branch • 11 a.m. Monday, June 11, Central Branch * • 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, Delmont Gardens Branch Disney Movie & Sing-Along • 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, Bluebonnet Regional Branch for Kids Cool off this summer with a frosty sing-along! • 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, Carver Branch Kids ages 5 and up are invited to the Central Branch at • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Main Library at Goodwood 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, to watch Frozen, Disney’s 2013 animated film which tells the windswept story of • 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, Pride-Chaneyville Branch Anna, Elsa and the icy kingdom of Arendelle. See the • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, Greenwell Springs Road beloved movie play out on the screen and sing along Regional Branch with the songs, including the wildly popular Let It Go! Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite • 11 a.m. Monday, July 2, Eden Park Branch character costume from the movie. All children under • 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, Jones Creek Regional Branch age 9 must be accompanied by an adult. • 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, Fairwood Branch • 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, Zachary Branch • 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, Scotlandville Branch Red Stick Farmers Market is Back! The Library Road Show Red Stick Farmers Market will host a seasonal mobile market at the Main Library is on Metro 21! at Goodwood at 8 a.m. – noon every The Library Road Show is a 30-minute, once-a-month Tuesday in June. Red Stick Farmers Market television show that features news, events, services and is an open air, producer-only market, which programs available through the East Baton Rouge Parish ensures that all produce sold at the Market is grown locally Library. Watch this program on TV Cox Cable Channel by each farmer. With more than 50 member farmers, it offers 21 (Metro 21) every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., Saturday at a variety of locally grown products, including fresh fruits, 8 a.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. to find out what’s going local plants, herbs and vegetables, plus meats, seafood, on at your East Baton Rouge Parish Library! Missed an artisan breads, homemade pies, honey, milk and cheese episode? Just visit our YouTube page at www.youtube. and specialty food items. Cash, credit, debit and Louisiana com/ user/EBRPLibraryTV to check out the archives Purchase EBT/SNAP benefits cards all are accepted for and catch up on the latest show. payment at every location of the Red Stick Farmers Market.

All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2018, The Source 25 ~ STORYTIME & CRAFT ~ Storytimes are age- and developmental-specific opportunities for bringing children and Sbooks together in a happy, meaningful way by combining stories, rhymes and songs. Story/ Crafts provide a literacy-based social setting to get creative! Hear a book read while making or doing something interesting. Check out the schedule below for Story/Crafts taking place this month. *Registration is required for some. To register, call the Library location directly.

Time, Date, Location Story Title & Author Craft / Activity Description & Age Group

*10 a.m. Friday, June 1, Roaring Rockets Create a spaceship craft, ages 3-5 Main Library at Goodwood by Tony Mitton

2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Play the rock, paper scissors game with Jones Creek Regional Branch by Drew Daywalt others, ages 6-11

*2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, The Library Book Use watercolors to paint a Summer Pride-Chaneyville Branch by Tom Chapin & Michael Mark Reading Program-themed picture, ages 6-11

*10 a.m. Monday, June 4, Stickley Makes a Mistake: Make a frog flip game, ages 4-7 Delmont Gardens Branch A Frog’s Guide to Trying Again by Brenda S. Miles

*2:30 p.m. Monday, June 4, Five Green and Speckled Frogs Make an action craft to act out scenes from Jones Creek Regional Branch by Priscilla Burris the story, ages 5-8 Too Many Frogs by Sandy Asher

*10 a.m. Monday, June 4, Dalmatian in a Digger Use Jumbo Playstix to building simple Main Library at Goodwood by Rebecca Elliot figures, ages 2-4

*2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, Gertie and Gumbo Listen to Cajun tunes while making Central Branch by Matt Novak alligator castanets, ages 6 and up

*2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, Rot, the Cutest in the World Dress up a real potato and participate in a Jones Creek Regional Branch by Ben Clanton potato beauty pageant, ages 8-11

*10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, The Library Book Color a Summer Reading Program- River Center Branch by Tom Chapin & Michael Mark themed placemat craft, ages 3-6

*4 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, Kitchen Disco Dance to fun music and decorate a paper Fairwood Branch by Clare Foges & Al Murphy party crown, ages 2-5

*1 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, A True Book: Puerto Rico Make a water bottle & cardboard maraca Greenwell Springs Road by Howard Gutner craft, ages 9-11 Regional Branch

*10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, Rock-a-Bye Room Have your 3.5” x 5” photo taken to go with Zachary Branch by Susan Meyers the card you’ll color and decorate, ages 2-5

*10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 7, Rub-a-Dub Sub Make a submarine craft, ages 5-8 Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Linda Ashman

*3 p.m. Thursday, June 7, A Rock Can Be… Mix salt dough, and then form it into a Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Laura Salas rock shape ready for a fossil impression, Eyewitness Fossils ages 6-8 by Paul Taylor

2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, Can You Dance the Boogaloo? Make & decorate a kazoo instrument, Jones Creek Regional Branch by Alice Lickens ages 3-6

*2:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, Cricket in the Thicket Create a sparkly critter magnet using a Jones Creek Regional Branch by Carol Murray clothespin, ages 6-10

*10 a.m. Monday, June 11, One Bear Extraordinaire Make a colorful tambourine, Delmont Gardens Branch by Jayme McGowan ages 8-11

26 The Source, June 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Time, Date, Location Story Title & Author Craft / Activity Description & Age Group

*4 p.m. Monday, June 11, A Father’s Day Thank You Celebrate dad by making a colorful collage Fairwood Branch by Janet Nolan card, and then write a sweet note on the back, ages 5-11

*2:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, Blobfish Throws a Party Make a squishy blobfish stress ball, Jones Creek Regional Branch by Miranda Paul ages 8-11

*10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, The Big Wide-Mouthed Frog Use percussion instruments to add sound Zachary Branch by Ana Martin Larranaga effects to the story while it’s read aloud, ages 6-9

*2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, Groovy Joe Dance Party Countdown Make a Father’s Day card, ages 3-5 Baker Branch by Eric Litwin

*10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, Pete the Cat: Rock On, Mom and Dad! Make a guitar-shaped Father’s Day card, Delmont Gardens Branch by James Dean ages 4-6

*1 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, Tambourine Moon Use a paper plate to create a tambourine Greenwell Springs Road by Joy Jones craft, ages 6-8 Regional Branch

*10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, Barnyard Boogie Sing, dance and make a music instrument- Main Library at Goodwood by Tim McCanna themed mobile, ages 4-5

*10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, Groovy Joe Dance Party Countdown Make a guitar-shaped Father’s Day card Zachary Branch by Eric Litwin for a rock star dad, ages 3-5

*10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, One Windy Wednesday Create a colorful windsock craft, ages 3-6 Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Phyllis Root

*11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 20 Fun Facts About Basketball Construct a mini basketball goal & Central Branch by Ryan Nagelhout catapult, and then test it out with craft pom poms, ages 8-11

*4 p.m. Thursday, June 14, Just a Lucky So and So: Paint something cool while you listen to Fairwood Branch The Story of Louis Armstrong recordings of jazz tunes form two different by Lesa Cline-Ransome eras, ages 7-11 Trombone Shorty by Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews

*10 a.m. Thursday, June 14, The Great Pancake Escape Use felt to make a breakfast craft, ages 3-5 Main Library at Goodwood by Paul Many

*2:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, Rhoda’s Rock Hunt Make a pet out of a rock, ages 6-8 Main Library at Goodwood by Molly Griffin

*11 a.m. Monday, June 18, The Music Teacher Use Popsicle sticks to make a buzz Zachary Branch from the Black Lagoon harmonica craft, ages 6-9 by Mike Thaler

*2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, Alberto the Dancing Alligator Create alligator castanets, ages 8-11 Jones Creek Regional Branch by Richard Waring

*1 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, The Duck Who Played the Kazoo Use a paper roll to create a kazoo craft, Greenwell Springs Road by Amy Sklansky ages 3-5 Regional Branch

*10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, Fish Wish Make a fish bowl craft, age 3 Jones Creek Regional Branch by Bob Barner

2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, The Big Wide-Mouthed Frog Use instruments to create sound effects Main Library at Goodwood by Ana Martin Larranaga as the story is read. Later, make alligator castanets, ages 9-11

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East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2018, The Source 27 ~ STORYTIME & CRAFT ~

Time, Date, Location Story Title & Author Craft / Activity Description & Age Group

*10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 21, Yellow is My Color Star Paint a guitar craft with watercolors and Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Judy Horacek dance to rock versions of classic children’s A Hen, A Chick, tunes, ages 4-6 and a String Guitar by Margaret McDonald

*3 p.m. Thursday, June 21, I Need My Monster Create an ugly monster craft, ages 8-11 Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Amanda Noll

*2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo Make rhythm instruments to shake, rattle Jones Creek Regional Branch by John Lithgow and roll! Be sure to dress to get messy, ages 6-9

*10 a.m. Thursday, June 21, The Forbidden Library Turn a small candy tin into a miniature Main Library at Goodwood by Django Wexler library, ages 9-11

*11 a.m. Saturday, June 23, R is for Rocket Make an ‘X is for xylophone’ craft, ages 3-6 Fairwood Branch by Tad Hills

*10:30 a.m. Monday, June 25, Rock-a-Bye Room Bring your favorite stuffed animal to Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Susan Meyers dance with to a selection of rockin’ music, ages 2-4

*10 a.m. Monday, June 25, The Library Book Create a mini art book using recycled Delmont Gardens Branch by Tom Chapin & Michael Mark paper grocery bags, ages 8-11

*2:30 p.m. Monday, June 25, Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears Make and decorate pop-up singers from Main Library at Goodwood by Corey Schwartz folded paper, ages 8-11

*2 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, The ABC Animal Orchestra Make a xylophone picture, ages 2-4 Baker Branch by Donald Saaf

*11 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo Use paper towel rolls and other materials Zachary Branch by Alison Lester to create your own didgeridoo instrument, ages 6-9

*2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, Charlotte and the Rock Create an awesome pet rock, ages 6 and up Central Branch by Stephen Martin

*1 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, Animals of North America: American Make cardboard alligator castanets, Greenwell Springs Road Alligators ages 9-11 Regional Branch by Tyler Omoth

*10 a.m. Thursday, June 28, Hooray for the 4th of July! Have a blast making a fireworks-themed Delmont Gardens Branch by Rick Brown art project, ages 5-8

*2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, Before John was a Jazz Giant Let your creative juices flow onto paper Jones Creek Regional Branch by Carole Weatherford with watercolors as you listen to jazz music, ages 8-11

*10 a.m. Thursday, June 28, Glasswings: A Butterfly’s Story Use watercolors to paint a beautiful Main Library at Goodwood by Elisa Kleven butterfly picture! Decorate it with jewels and sequins, ages 4-7

10 a.m. Thursday, June 28, The Nuts: Sing and Dance in Your Polka-Dot Read, sing and dance your way through River Center Branch Pants the story, ages 5-7 by Eric Litwin

*2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 28, Mama Don’t Allow Use cardboard, cardstock and bottle caps Zachary Branch by Thacher Hurd to create an alligator castanet, ages 8-11

28 The Source, June 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library COMPUTER CLASSES @ THE LIBRARY

In addition to FREE online classes in Gale Courses, Learning Express, Atomic Training, Treehouse, Lynda and our newest resource DigitalLearn, the following computer classes will be held throughout the month. Registration for some classes is required. For more Visit a Library branch near you for information or to register, call the Library branch directly or log on to www.ebrpl.com/ free WiFi and computer use! DigitalLibrary for free resources and downloads. Baker Branch Greenwell Springs Road Main Library at Goodwood Gmail Email Regional Branch Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016 11 a.m. Saturday, June 9 *Introduction to Typing 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2 Introduction to Microsoft Word 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 *eDevice Troubleshooting 9 a.m. Monday, June 4 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Bluebonnet Branch *Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 2016 Computers without Fear 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 5 10 a.m. Thursday, June 7 Computers without Fear Introduction to Internet Jones Creek Regional Branch 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14 *Introduction to Computers 9 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6 & 20 *Introduction to Excel 10 a.m. Monday, June 4 Open Lab 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 19 *Introduction to the Catalog & 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9 & 23 Open Lab Computer Training Databases Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 10 a.m. Thursday, June 21 10 a.m. Monday, June 11 2016 *Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 9 a.m. Monday, June 11 Carver Branch 10 a.m. Monday, June 18 Email *One-on-One Computer Tutoring *Introduction to Microsoft Excel 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 6 10 a.m. Monday, June 25 Newsletter: An Intermediate Level 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13 Microsoft Word 2016 Class 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 20 Pride-Chaneyville Branch 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16 Introduction to Microsoft Word Delmont Gardens Branch 4 p.m. Monday, June 25 Introduction to the Internet 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19 Introduction to Computers River Center Branch Making Tables in Microsoft Word 2016 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 Introduction to Pinterest 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 11 a.m. Thursday, June 28 *Indicates that registration is required. 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 Scotlandville Branch Eden Park Branch Introduction to Email Computers without Fear 1 p.m. Monday, June 4 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2 Computer Tutoring Introduction to Microsoft Excel 1 p.m. Monday, June 18 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 7 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Introduction to the Internet 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16 Introduction to Microsoft Word Zachary Branch Get FREE basic 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19 *How to Use Pinterest computer tutorials 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 Fairwood Branch with Digital Learn. *How to Use Facebook Introduction to Microsoft Word 10 a.m. Monday, June 25 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 6 All you need is your Library card! Go online to the Digital Library at Introduction to Email 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20 www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2018, The Source 29 Adult Book Clubs @ Your Library – Book of the Month –

Baker Branch Eden Park Branch Main Library at Goodwood • Baker Evening Book Club • EDE Book Club • Mystery Book Club 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 Noon Tuesday, June 12 Mom & Me & Mom The Innocent Man Murders set in the mountains. by Maya Angelou by John Grisham • Historical Novel Book Club • Morning Book Club Fairwood Branch 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 11 No title chosen. An American Marriage • FYA Book Club 11 a.m. Monday, June 18 • RENEW Book Club by Tayari Jones Books and Brew for Adults 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 Bluebonnet Branch Summer Reads The Joy in Loving: A Guide to Daily Living • The QUIRKY Ladies' Book Club Greenwell Springs Road by Mother Teresa, Edward Le Joly 6:35 p.m. Thursday, June 21 Regional Branch (Compiler), Jaya Chaliha (Compiler) Rabbit Cake by Annie Hartnett • The Toni Morrison Book Club • Science Fiction Book Club 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 • Epic Graphics Book Club Jazz Jurassic Park 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 by Toni Morrison by Michael Crichton Favorite comic book titles Jones Creek Regional Branch Pride-Chaneyville Branch Carver Branch • Historical Society Book Club • Like it or Not • Gumbo Book Club 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 9 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16 One Summer: America, 1927 Wonder No title chosen. by Bill Bryson by R. J. Palacio Central Branch • Crafting for a Cause • Central Book Club 1 p.m. Thursday, June 21 11 a.m. Thursday, June 28 All Books Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Tracie Peterson by Lisa See For great book suggestions, visit our Novelist database online in the Digital Library at www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary.

Need e-books for your next road trip?

1. Try OverDrive’s new Libby app for downloadable e-books, audiobooks, music and videos 2. Check out One Click Digital for awesome audiobooks 3. Try Comics Plus, too! 4. Review TumbleBooks for young children 5. Check out TumbleBookCloud Junior for elementary students 6. Enjoy TumbleBookCloud for Tweens & Teens 7. Read Britannica e-books for non-fiction 8. Visit the Digital Library at www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary to get started Search the Library's online InfoGuide tab for 9. All you need is your Library card! helpful tips on these and many other resources.

30 The Source, June 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Storytime at the Library Storytime gives children an excellent introduction to books your child. We offer seven different Storytime and the Library, increases their attention spans and develops formats. Since children develop at different their social skills by involving them in stories, poetry and songs. rates, you may talk with one of our Library The Children’s Services staff hopes Storytime will be an enjoyable staff members to place your child in a younger or older group. experience for each child, leading to a lifelong love of books For more information, call your local Library. Organized groups and reading. You are always welcome to attend Storytime with must reserve a date and time other than those listed below.

Lapsit – birth through crawling

Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 Main Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26

Toddler Time – for walking children through 2 years old

Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 Central 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 Fairwood 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 Main Library 10 & 11 a.m. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20

Preschool Storytime – for children 3 to 5 years old

Baker 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 Central 11 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 Delmont Gardens 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 5, 26 Fairwood 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 Main Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 River Center 11 a.m. Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Scotlandville 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, 20, 27 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20

PJ or Night Storytime

Greenwell Springs 6 p.m. Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 Jones Creek 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20

Family Storytime

Eden Park 4:30 p.m. Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Main Library 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26

Combined Age Storytime

Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27 Greenwell Springs 10 a.m. Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19 Pride-Chaneyville 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27

East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2018, The Source 31 Main Library at Goodwood PRSRT STD Director, Spencer Watts U.S. POSTAGE 7711 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 231‑3740 Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. 7711 Goodwood Boulevard • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 PAID Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. A Department of City‑Parish Government Sunday, 2 – 10 p.m. PERMIT NO. 55 Baker Branch Library 3501 Groom Road (225) 778‑5940 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library 9200 Bluebonnet Boulevard (225) 763‑2240 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Carver Branch Library 720 Terrace Street (225) 389‑7440 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Central Branch Library 11260 Joor Road (225) 262‑2640 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Delmont Gardens Branch Library 3351 Lorraine Street (225) 354‑7040 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Eden Park Branch Library 5131 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 231‑3240 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Fairwood Branch Library 12910 Old Hammond Highway (225) 924‑9384 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library 11300 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 274‑4440 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Jones Creek Regional Branch Library OnView at the Library 6222 Jones Creek Road (225) 756‑1140 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Main Library at Goodwood Jones Creek Regional Branch Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Pride‑Chaneyville Branch Library Office of State Parks Baton Rouge Scale Models 13600 Pride–Port Hudson Road (225) 658‑1540 The Office of State Parks displays various Baton Rouge Scale Modelers display scale Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. items. plastic modeling with a spice of Cajun Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. creativity. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. River Center Branch Library Bluebonnet Regional Branch 447 Third Street (225) 389‑4967 Flag Day Scotlandville Branch Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Daughters of the American Revolution, Kneaux Sickle Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Baton Rouge Chapter display various A display of information about sickle cell Scotlandville Branch Library items. disease. 7373 Scenic Highway (225) 354‑7540 Bayou Bebes Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Bayou Bebes of Baton Rouge Doll Club Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. display their doll collection. Zachary Branch Library Highland Road Artists 1900 Church Street (225) 658‑1840 Members of the Highland Road Artists Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. display their work. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. RECYCLED READS Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. 3434 North Blvd. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30 Library Information Visit us at: (225) 231‑3750 www.ebrpl.com Text a Librarian (225) 361-8476