LPB & Your EBRP Library Want to See Your Shelfie!
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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: ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ~ June 8 ~ ~ June 15 ~ ~ June 1 ~ ~ June 22 ~ Beauty and the Diary of a Despicable Me 3 ~ June 29 ~ The Lion King Beast (1991) Wimpy Kid Moana ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ 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.