AUGUST 2017

Meanwhile,Back at Café Du Monde... Life Stories about Food with Peggy Sweeney-McDonald

dults are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood at 6 p.m. ASunday, August 13, for Meanwhile, Back at Café Du Monde… Life Stories about Food, the only live food story show that began in Baton Rouge! Creator and editor of the coffee table/cookbook of the same name Peggy Sweeny-McDonald will lead the FREE presentation. These humorous, spontaneous and heartfelt stories all have the common thread of food, culture and so much more. You’ll hear food stories from The Advocate columnist Smiley Anders, Jerry Leggio, Franz Borghardt, Teresa Day, Fairleigh Jackson, Kara Castille and owner of Mestizo’s Restaurant Jim Urdiales. Meanwhile, Back at Café Du Monde is a bestseller and has been endorsed by Chef Emeril Lagasse, Chef John Besh and Rex Reed. If you’d like to learn more about the show, go online to www.meanwhilebackatcafedumonde.com.

Book Talk with Cashed Out Author Michael H. Rubin Are you a mystery and suspense fan? If so, you’ll want to join other adults at the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 20, for a presentation and discussion by author Michael H. Rubin of his new book Cashed Out. The story follows failed, clientless attorney “Schex” Schexnaydre whose ex-wife is pleading with him to represent her, as she has been accused of murdering infamous toxic waste entrepreneur G.G. Guidry. Rubin also is the author of The Cottoncrest Curse, his debut novel which received the IndieFab Book of the Year Gold Award as the best thriller and suspense novel published by a university or independent press. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation.

Inside: Jones Creek Renovation Project • Game of Thrones Extravaganza • Chicory and Roux Children's Book Reading • and more! Jones Creek Regional Branch Library Renovation Project Now Underway: Architectural Charrette for Community Input The Jones Creek Regional Branch Library is slated for a major renovation! The Cockfield Jackson architectural firm has been selected to design and oversee this capital project. As with other construction projects, we are soliciting your input. Residents throughout the community are invited to participate in an informal architectural charrette at the Jones Creek Regional Branch from 4 until 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10. We also will host a formal presentation from 6:30 until 8 p.m. the same day. Members of the architectural team along with Library staff will be present to share and explain the initial concept designs for the project and to gather public feedback. This project derives from the Branch Renovation Assessment Study used during the 2015 millage tax election. The Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library renovation project and Jones Creek Regional Branch Library project are first to be planned because they are the oldest branches inneed 2017 SUMMER of renovation. The project will be phased over approximately 18 months, to READING PROGRAM minimize disruption to patrons. Thank you for participating in the Summer August is Respect Our Schools Month! Reading Program! Just because the summer’s coming Take the Pledge of Respect with Manners of the Heart! This organization to an end doesn’t mean the has created #BRRespect, a social movement in Baton Rouge, which gives every reading FUN has to. Keep citizen of our community a weekly good deed those pages turning! to perform for others. The Good Deeds are simple ways to help us connect and become more than people passing on the street. It’s an effort to help us become neighbors and members of a community who care about each other and show it through mutual respect. To take and find out more about the Pledge of Respect and #BRRespect, visit the MOH website at www. mannersoftheheart.org. Here’s this month’s Good Deeds schedule: •Week 1: July 30 – August 5 Participate in and/or promote a local school supply drive •Week 2: August 6 – August 12 Get involved in a school through Reading Buddies or an after school program •Week 3: August 13 – August 19 Write a thank you note or take a treat to a staff member of a local school BR 200 Trivia •Week 4: August 20 – August 26 Help clean up and beautify a nearby public school The News Leader was a weekly Baton Rouge newspaper •Week 5: August 27 – September 2 that started in 1952, and covered Educate ourselves about the issues of education the social, religious, sports and business news in the city’s The Library Road Show is on Metro 21! African-American community. The Library Road Show is a 30-minute, once-a-month television show that In 1971, its name was changed to features news, events, services and programs available through the East Baton the Baton Rouge News Leader until Rouge Parish Library. Watch this program on TV Cox Cable Channel 21 (Metro 1977 when it was superseded 21) every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., Saturday at 8 a.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. to find out by the Baton Rouge Community what’s going on at your East Baton Rouge Parish Library! Missed an episode? Just Leader. Microfilm copies of the visit our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/user/EBRPLibraryTV to check News Leader have been scanned out the archives and catch up on the latest show. and digitized, and are available online as one of the Library‘s​ What’s that Noise? Baton Rouge history databases. For more Baton Rouge history, Library patrons, don’t be alarmed when you hear crickets in the visit www.batonrouge200.com. stacks! We are working on a Library inventory control project.

2 The Source, August 2017 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Winter is Here. Join the Game of Thrones After Hours Extravaganza! Calling all Game of Thrones and Medieval fans! Your East Baton Rouge Parish Library and The Society for Creative Anachronism are partnering to provide a FREE night of Game of Thrones activities for all ages that are not to be missed! Bring your friends to the Main Library at Goodwood at from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Friday, August 25, for a good medieval time. The Society of Creative Anachronism will do fighting demos, period dancing and leatherworking. There also will be foam jousting, make-your-own-house-crests and passive trivia games. Prizes will be awarded, and food trucks will be outside for those who wish to purchase dinner at this special, after-hours event. Red Stick Farmers Market at the Library Introducing the New Exceptional Lives The Red Stick Farmers Market Resource! will host a seasonal mobile market at the Main Library at Goodwood The Baton Rouge Area Foundation in partnership with Exceptional at 8 a.m. – noon every Tuesday in Lives will launch an online resource for families who have a loved one August. Red Stick Farmers is an with a disability. This online platform consists of personalized, step-by- open air, producer-only market, step guides on how to navigate disability-related processes such as special which ensures that all produce education, health insurance and filing for Supplemental Security Income sold at the Market is grown locally and a comprehensive Resource Directory of disability-related services. by each farmer. With more than Exceptional Lives also provides support for families through a phone 50 member farmers, it offers a helpline, e-mail and text messaging. The platform will launch Wednesday, variety of locally grown products, August 9 in Louisiana with 11 how-to guides and a robust resource directory including fresh fruits, local plants, for the entire state. For more information about Exceptional Lives, visit the herbs and vegetables, plus meats, website at www.exceptionallives.org. seafood, artisan breads, homemade pies, honey, milk and cheese and specialty food items. Cash, credit, debit and Louisiana Purchase EBT/ SNAP benefits cards all are accepted for payment at every location of the Red Stick Farmers Market.

SAVE THE DATE The Louisiana Master Gardeners Series Thursday, September 14 Zachary Branch 6:30-7:30 p.m. Water Gardens: From Backyard Ponds to Fountains 7:30-8:30 p.m. Winterizing Your Garden Inside & Out 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 August 2017, The Source 3 Adults, All Ages

Kaleidoscope of Quilts: Public Participation Day The Sassi Strippers Quilt Guild will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, August 19, for the Kaleidoscope of Quilts public participation day for all ages! There will be quilting demonstrations, children’s activities, stuffing teddy bears for the Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital and balloting for favorite quilts. The Guild also will have their quilts on display throughout the branch during August. Rough Drafts: Beer First Findings: The LSU Disaster Resilience Lecture Series and Recovery Project Have you ever wondered where Join us at the Main Library at Goodwood at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 13, for beer comes from? How does it pair the LSU Disaster Resilience and Recovery Project First Findings program. Project with food? If you’d like to learn coordinators will be available to give a preliminary report of findings based on more about beer, you’ll want to join surveys and interviews that were conducted after the August 2016 flooding. other adults at the Main Library at *Feng Shui: An Overview Goodwood at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, for a FREE monthly Are you looking for fresh ideas for enhancing your spatial arrangement and lecture series hosted by Robbie orientation that will help increase the flow of positive energy in your space? If Wendeborn from local brewing you answered yes to that question, you’ll want attend this FREE seminar on company Tin Roof. Find out Feng Shui! Adults can come to the Library this month for a presentation led by delicious facts about beer, brewing Feng Shui master and author of Feng Shui: The Invisible Art of Communication and how this drink fits into the rich Denise DuBos. You’ll learn the basics of this Chinese philosophical system of culinary culture of Louisiana. This harmonizing oneself with the surrounding environment. Here’s the seminar month, author of New Orleans Beer: schedule: A Hoppy History of Big Easy Brewing •6 p.m. Monday, August 7, Main Library at Goodwood Argyle Wolf-Knapp will discuss •6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 16 & 2 p.m. Saturday, August 19, historical brewing in Louisiana. Jones Creek Regional Branch Attendees even will have the •6 p.m. Wednesday, August 23, Bluebonnet Regional Branch chance to sample a variety of beers! Each presentation happens on the second Wednesday of the month, Play Bingo at the Library! and will be led by various brewing This game never gets old, so grab your professionals and hobbyists. friends and family and join us each month Alcohol will be served. This event for a roaring game of bingo at the Library! is for adults 21 and older only. Win prizes and enjoy snacks while you Valid picture identification will be play! *Registration is required for some. required prior to entry. Bingo game dates, times and locations are listed below. Telescope •4 p.m. Wednesdays, August 9 and 23, Scotlandville Branch Training Class •3 p.m. Sundays, August 13 and 27, Adults can come to the Main Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library at Goodwood at 8 p.m. •4 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, Baker Branch Thursday, August 3, for a brief •*6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31, Jones Creek Regional Branch presentation on how to use and care for the Library’s Dobsonian telescope. This Celebrate National Coloring Book Day! telescope also is available National Coloring book day is Wednesday, August 2. To celebrate, visit www. to borrow. All that’s coloringbookday.com to download a FREE mini coloring book! We also will have required is attendance adult coloring sessions all day at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch from 10 a.m. until at the training class 5 p.m. Saturday, August 5. Come enjoy relax and enjoy delicious refreshments, and your Library card. plus enter a drawing to win an adult coloring book and color pencils!

4 The Source, August 2017 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Adults, All Ages Career Path

Adult Coloring Sessions at the Library *Weekend Warriors: Need to decompress from a long day at the Careers in the office? Maybe you’re just looking for a way to get National Guard creative and relieve stress. Either way, we’re here to help! Adults are invited to join us at the Library this Would you like to learn about month for FREE coloring sessions. We’ll provide service in the National Guard? If the coloring sheets and colors, but you should feel you answered yes to that question, free to bring your own. *Registration is required for you’ll want to join other adults some. Dates, times and locations are listed below. at the Career Center at the Main Library at Goodwood at 11:30 a.m. Main Library at Goodwood Baker Branch Wednesday, August 23, for a FREE • 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 9 • 1 p.m. Saturday, August 5 informational seminar led by MSgt. • 7 p.m. Monday, August 14 Bluebonnet Regional Branch Chris Barraco of the Louisiana Air • 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 23 • Wednesday, August 16 National Guard and SFC Robert Burns of the Louisiana Army • 7 p.m. Monday, August 28 Eden Park Branch National Guard. You can serve your River Center Branch • 4 p.m. Thursday, August 24 state and country while working a • Noon every Wednesday in August regular job and at the same time *Central Branch • 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 7 learn new skills, earn money, get • 11 a.m. Saturday, August 26 free college tuition and job training. You even can enlist up to age 39! To register for this seminar, go online to http://www.careercenterbr. com/events. Social Media for the Job Search Are you a social media lover who’s looking for a new or better job? If you answered yes to that question, you’ll want to join other adults at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19, for a FREE seminar on how to use social media in your job search! Experienced career coach Anne Nowak of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Career Center will lead the discussion. A question- and-answer period will follow the presentation.

SAVE THE DATE The Baton Rouge Mini Maker Faire® with special guest Jay Ducote 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, October 21 All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. Main Library at Goodwood To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library August 2017, The Source 5 Back-to-School Finance

Welcome FREE Financial Literacy Workshop to the Members of the Gamma Eta Omega Chapter of Community Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host a FREE Financial Literacy Workshop for adults at the Main Barbershop Library at Goodwood from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Are you getting August 31. The program will cover a variety of ready for school? topics including credit and credit scores, good and Are you looking for bad debt, student loan debt, plus tips for creating a new job? If you answered yes to those a household budget. Attendees also can visit with questions and want to look your best, join the workshop presenters for one-on-one sessions. others for the Community Barbershop Refreshments will be served. at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, August 7. Licensed professional barbers will be Business & Legal available to provide FREE and basic haircuts for adults, teens and children ages 5 and up. SCORE: Simple Steps for Starting Library Resources for Your Business Homeschool Families SCORE Baton Rouge will offer a FREE workshop, Simple Steps If you are new to homeschooling or just for Starting Your Business, at the Main Library at Goodwood from 6 need a refresher on what your Library has until 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 1. Business mentoring also is available to offer, come to the River Center Branch at at the Main Library every Wednesday for those with appointments. 10:30 a.m. Monday, For appointments and more information, contact the SCORE office at August 7, to see how (225) 215-0080. Visit the SCORE we can help you website at www.scorebr.org, to make this school year learn more. a success! Can’t make it? Families can come Get Free Legal Counsel with the to the Main Library at Ask a Lawyer Program Goodwood at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 17, Adults can come to the Library to take advantage of FREE and for information on individual counseling sessions offered by the Pro Bono Project of the how the Library can Baton Rouge Bar Association. Area attorneys will be be a useful tool for available for one-on-one, 15-minute sessions for legal you this school year. advice on a first-come, first-served basis at the Delmont In addition, we’ll provide you with a list Gardens Branch from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, of organizations you can contact for more August 5. information. This homeschool presentation will be sponsored by both the Children’s Services and Teen Departments. Don’t miss New Online Resources this incredible opportunity to learn about what services the Library has waiting for you! Two New Business Resources in the Back-to-School Beauty Day Digital Library Your Library now offers CQ Researcher and Sage Business Researcher, School is back in session! Teens are two FREE online resources that cover general and business-related hot invited to the Main Library at Goodwood at topics respectively. CQ Researcher would serve well as a companion 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 26, to get beauty to Opposing Viewpoints with its award winning in-depth coverage of tips on skincare and makeup during a FREE the most important issues of the day, while Business Researcher guides presentation by 225 Magazine fashion/ patrons to a clear understanding of the most current subjects in business beauty editor Candra-Eloise Burges. You’ll and management. All you need is your Library card to get started be back-to-school ready in no time! using these resources FREE in the Digital Library at www.ebrpl.com/ DigitalLibrary.

6 The Source, August 2017 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Just Fun Health & Wellness *The Lagniappe Dulcimer Society Comes to Jones Creek Yoga for Adults Need to get a relaxing stretch? Performers from the Lagniappe Dulcimer Society will be at the Jones Creek Join other adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 26, to play from a repertoire of music Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. including Irish, Cajun and Old Time tunes, plus songs from 19th Century America. Wednesday, August 16, for a They also will discuss the vibrant history of the dulcimer instrument. FREE one-hour yoga class led by experienced yoga instructor Vanessa Parks. Please be sure to bring your yoga mat or towel and water. This class is intended for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome. *Heartfulness Health & Fitness Meditation Workshop Be good to your heart. Adults * can come to the Jones Creek Your Pace or Mine Walking Club Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday, The Jones Creek Regional Branch adult walking club will meet at the Library August 13, for a meditation and at 6 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in August, to walk mapped relaxation workshop led by Nitin routes surrounding the branch. In the event of evening showers, we’ll walk Gupta. The goals of the workshop indoors. All fitness levels are welcome to join! include promoting relaxation, reducing stress, improving focus Join the Main Library and creating internal peace that Walking & Aerobics Club! reflects on the outside. The Main Library Walking Club has Mindful Crafts & expanded its schedule and now includes an aerobic workout session. Adults are invited Movement Class to the Main Library at Goodwood four times Adults and teens can come to the per week to get moving! On outdoor walking Eden Park Branch at 4 p.m. every days, we will walk around the Library and Wednesday in August, for a craft through the nearby gardens. Every fourth and movement class that will help Tuesday we will begin by climbing stairs to increase awareness, inner peace the third floor before and after a brief walk. and mindfulness. Each activity is Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and followed by tips for stress relief and shoes! Check out the weekly schedule below. movement or stretches from yoga. •12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, * Outdoor Walk Alzheimer’s •12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Caregivers Support Outdoor Walk Group Meeting •12:05 – 12:45 p.m. Fridays, Aerobics & Toning Dianne Miller will be at the * Jones Creek Regional Branch at 1 Jones Creek Pacers Aerobics Club for Adults p.m. Monday, August 21, to lead As an addition to the Your Pace or Mine Walking Club, the Pacers Aerobics an information-sharing meeting for Club for adults will meet at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 9:30 a.m. every adults held with the caregivers of Friday in August, for a session of rhythmic dance and exercise. All fitness levels those suffering from Alzheimer’s are welcome to join us! disease or dementia. Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area sponsors this FREE and public All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. program. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library August 2017, The Source 7 Sew Much Fun!

Bluebonnet Hand Quilting Basics Knitting Nook at Baker If you would like to learn how Those interested in learning how to hand to knit, join other adults and teens quilt can join other adults at the Baker Branch at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, August 9 and 23, to at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, August 10 learn the basics! Enjoy a fun and relaxing and 24, to learn how to knit your atmosphere, work on your current project, own projects! We’ll show you how get advice on starting a new one, see how-to to create all kinds of items, from demonstrations and more. Questions and ideas are welcome. Participants should dishcloths and scarves, to shawls bring their own supplies, including fabric, needle, thread, scissors and pins. and blankets! Limited supplies are available, so please bring a pair of Off the Hook Crochet Club size 8, 9, 10 or 10 ½ knitting needles Crochet isn’t just for your grandmother! It’s a fun and relaxing way to create and at least one ball of yarn. Bring something wonderful. Adults are invited to the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. a notepad for any note-taking you Thursday, August 10, to join the Off the Hook Crochet Club and learn how to may want to do. All skill levels and make a hat, scarf, blanket and stuffed animal! No skills? Don’t worry, we’ll hook left-handers are welcome! you up! Bluebonnet Crochet Corner Join other adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, August 10 and 24, to learn how to make hats, scarves, shawls, sweaters and other 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 US 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. Threadheads: Crochet Compassion with Plastic Bags A Contemporary Adults are invited to learn how to turn plastic bags into plastic yarn (plarn) Crochet Club at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 10 a.m. Thursdays, August 3 and 17. With plarn, we’ll create a lightweight, weather resistant sleeping mat that can be used Adults are invited to join us by those in need. No crochet skills are necessary. Share your compassion by at the Scotlandville Branch at flattening bags, cutting strips and making balls of plarn. 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, August 9 and 23, to craft with other crochet Art Workshop: enthusiasts. Each participant will need to bring their own size H or Drawing the Human Face larger crochet hook and a skein of Did you know that almost all human faces follow a yarn. Beginners and experienced few basic rules of symmetry? If you’re an aspiring artist, threadheads both are welcome! you’ll want to join other adults at the Delmont Gardens Crafting for a Cause Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, August 7, to learn the secrets of drawing the human face with accurate proportions. This at Pride class is intended for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome. If you have unfinished yarn craft projects, you’ll want to bring * them to the Pride-Chaneyville Ceramic Tile Coaster Craft for Adults Branch at 1 p.m. every Thursday Come craft with us! Adults will be making individualized coasters with in August, for a chance to complete ceramic tiles and origami paper at the Eden Park Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, what you’ve started in the August 16. All supplies will be provided. company of fellow crafters. You even will learn a simple method Nimble Fingers Paper Folding Society for joining squares! All skill levels Come learn about the Japanese arts of origami and kirigami! Adults will are welcome. Donations of yarn, make folded and cut paper sculptures at the Eden Park Branch at 4 p.m. Tuesday, supplies or finished items also are August 29. Create something beautiful and unique to display in your favorite welcome. space! 8 The Source, August 2017 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Art & Crafts Free Films & Fun for All *Show Your Colors by Making a Wreath! Come show your colors with other adults at the Delmont Gardens Branch at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 17, when you create a wreath representing your favorite Louisiana team. Choose from colors for the New Orleans Saints, Southern University Jaguars or the Louisiana State University Tigers. *Crafting at the Creek for Adults Join other adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 14, to make fabulous crafts to share with your friends or keep for yourself! All supplies will be provided. *Crafty Wednesday: Do-It-Yourself Bath & Body Craft for Adults Teen Movie Day Adults are invited to the Central Branch at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, to at Jones Creek create a nourishing and luxurious bath craft. All supplies will be provided. A tale as old as time. Teens are Scrapbooking invited to the Jones Creek Regional Saturday for Adults Branch at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 26, to watch the new Join us for scrapbooking classes at live-action version of the Disney the Library! Adults can bring old and classic Beauty and the Beast. This new photos, mementos from vacation 2017 musical fantasy film is an and travel, bits of fabric and other adaptation of the fairy tale about special memory items to the Delmont a beastly prince and a beautiful Gardens Branch at 10 a.m. Saturdays, young woman who fall in love. August 12 and 26. We’ll show you how to arrange them in a memory- keeping book. Both beginner and advanced scrapbookers are welcome! Please bring your own photos and scrapbooking paper.

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*Parfait Day! We’re so excited about Parfait Day, we wrote a poem about it! Lunchtime Matinee Patrons looking for an escape from the summer heat at Baker Can join us for a craft program that’ll end with a tasty treat. It’s perfect for those looking for lots of fun, Join other adults at the Baker And it’ll help you keep cool even if you’ve got errands to run! Branch at noon Thursday, August If you’re looking for a delicious break 24, to watch The Age of Adeline, the From an ordinary, humdrum summer day, 2016 romantic fantasy film about a Come to the Central Branch at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 12, beautiful young woman who stops To chill out and make your own parfait! aging after a car accident which causes her to remain 29 years old Registration is required. All supplies will be provided. This cooking craft is for several decades. Bring your for adults and 20-somethings age 19-30ish. favorite snack to enjoy during the movie! Popcorn and bottled water

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

East Baton Rouge Parish Library August 2017, The Source 9 Free Films & Fun for All

Westworld Classic The Baton Rouge Film Club Movie Night Adults are invited to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Saddle up for a ride to the wild Branch at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, for the Baton Rouge Film Club Dead Man west when you watch Westworld, screening of , the 1995 western drama film that follows the 1973 sci-fi action thriller film accountant William Blake who is on the run after committing starring Yul Brynner at the Main murder. Find out what happens when he encounters a strange Library at 7 p.m. Thursday, August North American man who helps him get ready for a journey into 31! In the movie, a robot glitch creates the spiritual world. chaos and terror for unsuspecting TGIF Movie for Adults at Jones Creek vacationers at a futuristic, adult- themed amusement park. Thank goodness it’s Friday! Adults are invited to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 1 p.m. every Friday in August, to watch a different movie each week. Kick back at the Library and let the movie reel relax you into the weekend. Enjoy delicious popcorn and punch while you watch. Sunday Afternoon Movie at Jones Creek Join other adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 3 p.m. every Sunday in August, for a feature-length movie. Popcorn and punch will be served.

Writing & Authors Faubourg Tremé Documentary Screening at Black Lives Have Always Scotlandville Mattered Book Talk with Author Kwaku Kushindana Adults and teens are welcome at the Scotlandville Branch at 3 p.m. Adults are invited to the Carver Branch at 2 Saturday, August 26, for a FREE p.m. Saturday, August 12, for a FREE book talk screening of Faubourg Tremé: The with author Kwaku Kushindana. After reading an Untold Story Black of New Orleans, excerpt from his chapter of Black Lives Have Always the 2008 documentary film that tells Mattered, Kushindana will discuss his experiences as of the enduring legacy of Faubourg an African-American traveling abroad. A question- Tremé, arguably the oldest black and-answer period will follow the presentation. neighborhood in America. The Can’t make it? Come to the Eden Park Branch at 4 historic community located just p.m. Monday, August 14, for another chance to hear outside the French Quarter of New from the author. Orleans is the birthplace of the Civil Rights movement in the South and Battle of the Presses: the home of jazz. Traditional vs Self-Publishing Thursday Afternoon Have you thought about publishing your own book, but you’re not sure how to get started? There’s a lot to decide when trying to publish a book, like whether Movie to go with a publisher or just self-publish. Adults can come to the Main Library Adults can come to the Delmont at Goodwood at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 5, to ask questions of two published Gardens Branch at 2 p.m. Thursday, authors including Emily Coburn who is a traditionally published author, and August 10, to watch Hail, Caesar, Ashley Michel who self-published her works. Coburn and Michel will explain the 2016 comedy mystery film set in the process of getting published by sharing their own experiences with different the 1950s and follows a Hollywood types of publishing. This seminar is FREE. fixer as he works to collect ransom money for a movie star without the All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. press finding out the actor has been For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required. kidnapped. 10 The Source, August 2017 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Writing & Authors

Forget Me Not Book Talk & Signing with Author Em Shotwell Local author Em Shotwell will be at the Zachary Branch at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, to discuss her new book Forget Me Not with adults. Shotwell also leads the popular creative writing classes for adults at the branch. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. Lord Tennyson Poetry Reading An invitation to Lord Tennyson was Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria’s all Baton Rouge reign and remains one of the most popular British poets. Adults are invited to the River Center Branch at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10, to hear a reading of poems Authors: written by Tennyson. You’ll enjoy his popular pieces including The Lady of Shalott, The Charge of the Light Brigade and more! Help the City of Baton Rouge celebrate its 200th birthday Poetry from the Heart with Pamela Gauthier by writing a short essay about Are you an aspiring poet? If you answered yes to that question, you’ll want to “My Baton Rouge” for the join other adults and teens at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday, Bicentennial Time Capsule. August 20, for a FREE poetry workshop led by experienced poet Pamela Gauthier All Baton Rouge published of Heartune Creations. authors are encouraged to *The Fiction Writers’ Workshop help us paint a picture with Adults can come to the Greenwell Springs Road words to describe our city for Regional Branch at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, August 1 and 15, future generations! to join a fun group of local authors! You can share your works of fiction and get feedback and encouragement. For complete submission We’ll be doing writing exercises to spark your creativity. instructions, send an e-mail to To get started, send an email to Jordan Courtney at [email protected]. [email protected]. The deadline to submit your * Adult Creative Writing Group essay is Friday, September 1. 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 Baton Rouge to the Zachary Branch at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 23, for a FREE writing group led by author of Blackbird Summer Writes… Emily Shotwell. You’ll meet others who love the written word as you discuss, learn and grow in your craft. Writers’ Rendezvous Calling all writers! If you made a resolution to write more this year, now’s the perfect time to join other A Baton Rouge Bicentennial Project adults at the Fairwood Branch at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, for the Writers’ Rendezvous meeting. This All programs are free and open to the public. informal group is designed for Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. writers to meet, share ideas and get For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. feedback on current projects. * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library August 2017, The Source 11 Special Interest

The Natural Hair Support Group Going natural? Your East Baton Rouge Parish Library wants to help you on the journey! It does not matter what stage of transitioning from relaxed or processed hair to a natural curl pattern you are, we’d like you to join us at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, for the Natural Hair Support Group meeting. Each month, we’ll discuss topics like deciding whether to big chop * The Great American or not, maintenance, hairstyles and techniques, Eclipse products and more. This month, bring your questions, advice and anything you’d like to share with the group. Come express the joys and frustrations of the Louisiana Art & Science Museum journey with others in the city and make some new friends along the way! (LASM) planetarium educator Sheree Westerhaus will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, to give Seven Essential Knots an informational presentation for You Need to Know adults about the total solar eclipse If you enjoy camping, fishing or sailing, that will occur on August 21, which you’ll want to attend this informative program! will pass over the continental U.S. Adults can come to the Carver Branch at 3:30 for the first time in almost 40 years! p.m. Wednesday, August 30, to learn basic You’ll learn the best ways to observe knot tying. You’ll learn the techniques that are the eclipse as well as the places and necessary for securing objects during a storm. time it will be most visible.

Use your Library card Woodcarving 101 to stream video shorts If you want to learn to do woodcarving projects, join other adults at the Jones & feature films, plus Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, August 9 and 23, to learn the basics. Experienced woodcarver Clyde Sandifer and others will be at the Library download eBooks & to guide you through the beginning stages of woodcarving, and share how to get audio books for FREE! quality tools at an affordable price.

Beginners Bonsai Class Award-winning independent films! Join us at the Fairwood Branch at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 19, for a FREE Bonsai Class for beginners! Adults will learn the history of Download books, music and videos! the bonsai, basic styles, how to start their own bonsai and more.

Awesome audio books! TalkingTech is Underway! TalkingTech is an interactive telephone messaging system that alerts patrons about holds and overdue items. Want to avoid phone Thoughtful Entertainment calls altogether? Simply make sure that we have your e-mail! Visit the Digital Library If you would like to add an e-mail address to your Library account, at www.ebrpl.com call the Circulation Department at (225) 231-3740, today to get started! or send an e-mail to [email protected].

12 The Source, August 2017 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Genealogy Free Fun & Games *Introduction to FamilySearch for Adults FamilySearch is a free genealogy website that enables users to search or browse U.S. and international records. Adults are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Monday, August 7, to learn how to use FamilySearch to view user submitted genealogies, read free genealogy eBooks, use the website’s wiki pages, add and attach records to your family tree and even order microfilm from the Adult Arcade Salt Lake City Library! at the Library *Introduction to Genealogy Software Get ready for another round of gaming fun! Get your game on & Organization without the interruption of kids Genealogy software can help you become a more efficient researcher by when you play PS4 games at the conveniently displaying information and aiding with organization of sources. Library this month. Come to the Adults can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August Main Library at Goodwood at 8 12, to learn how to add people to the family tree, add facts, cite sources and attach p.m. Tuesday, August 22, to put pictures or other digital documents. You also will learn how to keep your paper your skills to the test with other sources organized in binders and digitally on your computer. adult gamers ages 18 and older. *Immigration and Naturalization Records In-Depth Whether your ancestor was a Pilgrim or an Italian arriving at Ellis Island in the early 20th Century, you probably can find an immigrant in your family tree. With Immigration and Naturalization Records In-Depth, adults will learn how to uncover their immigrant roots with naturalization and immigration records * like Declarations of Intent, Oaths of Allegiance, Let’s Dabble passport applications and more at the Main in Scrabble! Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 29. Attendees also will discover resources for If you’re a word game finding passenger lists and the ships ancestors sailed to America on. enthusiast, you’ll want to join other adults at the Jones Creek Regional *Searching for Military Records Using Fold3 Branch at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in August, to play Scrabble and Fold3 is the Library’s newest genealogy database, specializing in military find out who’ll be the word master! records. Come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August If you’d prefer a fast-paced game 26, to learn how to search documents using this database. In this class, adults will with less strategy, we invite you learn how to track ancestors and find proof of their military service by searching to play Quiddler. If you don’t service records, draft cards, pension lists, casualty lists and other sources. You’ll know how to play, don’t sweat it. also learn about Fold3’s features for keeping track of your finds, like Annotations, Instructors will show you how. Bookmarks and Spotlights. Prizes will be awarded.

Your Library offers a variety of classes to help you All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. in your genealogy research on a monthly basis. To register, call the Library branch directly. *Registration is required for all classes. To register, call (225) 231-3751. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library August 2017, The Source 13 20-Somethings

Lunch ‘n’ Craft Come add a little do-it-yourself therapy to your lunch hour! Adults 18-30ish are invited to the River Center Branch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 17, to make kawaii sushi candles and coasters while enjoying classic Japanese snacks. Attendees should feel free to bring their own lunch to the program. Coffee & Coloring for 20-Somethings Come stir up your creativity while getting your caffeine fix with other adults ages 18-30ish at the Fairwood Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August Tie Dye & Treats 30! You’ll enjoy a relaxing evening of coloring and at Bluebonnet piping hot coffee. All supplies will be provided. Bring a plain white T-shirt to Back-to-School, Back to the ‘90s! the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at Are you missing the days of Tamagotchis, Beanie Babies and the Macarena 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, for a dance? Adults ages 18-30ish are invited to the Zachary Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, fun tie dye craft! Adults ages 18- August 19, to relieve their pre-semester anxiety with a ‘90s trivia game! Come 30ish will use their choice of dye wearing your best ‘90s attire and play solo or bring a team of friends to test your colors and learn how to create a knowledge of the decade. Snacks will be served. funky tie dye pattern. Tasty treats will be served. All supplies (except T-shirts) will be provided. Unique Utensils Craft 20-Somethings for 20-Somethings Game Night at Are you dying to dip your utensils? Bring your friends with you to the Carver Branch at the Library 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, to learn how to Adults age 18-30ish are invited dress up basic wooden spoons with your favorite to game night at the Jones Creek hue! Spice up your kitchen with a unique design Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. you’ve created yourself. Tuesday, August 1, for some board gaming fun. Board game enthusiasts can choose from games like Small World, Settlers of Catan, Dominion and more. Game night Tuesday Film Club is a great way to meet new people and try out new games without Adults ages 18-30ish are dropping any cash! invited to the Scotlandville Branch at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, to watch The Man from Colorado, the 1948 western film in which two friends return home after their discharge is published monthly by the Public Relations Department of the from service in the Civil War. East Baton Rouge Parish Library One of them is suffering from 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 231‑3710 deep psychological damage To receive a hard or electronic copy from the war, causing his of The Source, or update your mailing behavior to become violently address, email the Public Relations unpredictable. Department: [email protected] The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is a community service organization that connects our All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. citizens with information, resources, materials, To register, call the Library branch directly. technology and experiences in order to make * a positive difference in their lives. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. Registration required.

14 The Source, August 2017 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 20-Somethings Art & Crafts for Teens

Welcome to Teen Sky! Decoupage Gift Box Craft Calling all teens in grades 6-12! Come visit Teen Sky which Teens can get creative at the Pride-Chaneyville is the teen area at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch! This open Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 16! We’ll use a house-style program will begin at 3:30 p.m. Monday, August 14, small cardboard box, graphic prints and other craft and at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 16. Parents and teens will learn materials to create a cool container. Give it away or about the many FREE programs, activities and resources that keep it for yourself to store your tiny treasures. All are available at the Library, plus get acquainted with the Teen supplies will be provided. Staff. Parents should feel free to join us for this informational program even without their teen. Papermaking: Repurpose, Zachary Back-to-School Bash Reuse & Recycle Bring your friends with you to the Carver Branch The summer break is over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has at 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, to learn how to turn to end! Come celebrate the new school year with other teens all your paper trash (even paper towel rolls, cereal in grades 6 and up at the Zachary Branch at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, boxes and paper scraps) into treasure. Together, we August 1! We’ll play games, eat delicious snacks and discuss the will take all these commonly discarded materials good books we’ve read. and blend them with flower petals to create uniquely Rockin’ Reads Book Club for Teens gorgeous paper! Hey, teens! Come to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 5, for the Rockin’ Reads Book Club meeting. This month, we’ll enjoy a variety of awesome reads and make a fun craft afterwards!

Just for Teens Do-It-Yourself Teen Book Club: Back-to-School Fidget Spinner Craft Wow, these little gadgets are all the rage! What Join the Teen Book Club the Central Branch at 4 p.m. would you say if we told you that you could create Wednesday, August 9, to discuss books about school! this popular pastime yourself? You can! Come to Afterwards, use duct tape to decorate a pencil. the Fairwood Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, August 31, Teen Summer Film Camps to use ordinary household items to make a fidget Final Projects at Zachary spinner. New Orleans Video Access Center in Baton Rouge Greeting Card Envelope Craft (NOVACBR) partnered with your Library to bring you FREE Gather with other teens at the Pride-Chaneyville filmmaking summer camps Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, to make for teens in grades 6-12! an impressive envelope perfect for special greeting During the camp, students card. You also could use your creation for anything learned the basics of video else you can dream up! All supplies will be provided. production including design, storyboarding, production, post-production, effects and more, through the hands-on Thumbprint Key Chain Craft process of creating a video under the guidance of an experienced We’ve all got unique fingerprints. Come make local filmmaker. This year, they made films to celebrate the a thumbprint keychain or necklace craft with other Baton Rouge Bicentennial. Final projects from each camp first teens at the Central Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, August premiered last month, but if you missed them, that’s okay! 21. To keep a little bit of summer with you, choose a Bring your friends and family to the Zachary Branch at 2 p.m. seashell to create your one of a kind design. Saturday, August 12, to watch all of the films! East Baton Rouge Parish Library August 2017, The Source 15 Art & Crafts for Teens

Perler Beard Creations Design and create your own perler bead keychains and magnets by melting beads together with other teens at the Eden Park Branch at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 8. Recreate your favorite video game character, emoji and more from a variety of designs! Zombie Feltie Crafts Make a zombie friend to enjoy! Teens can come to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Monday, August 21, to use felt and embroidery Sun & Moon Eclipse floss to make a cute personalized doll. All supplies will be provided. Magnet Craft To celebrate the North American Solar Eclipse, teens are invited to the Free Fun & Games for Teens Fairwood Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, August 21, to make a magnet craft inspired by astrological phenomena. Street Fighter V Day at Eden Park Do-It-Yourself Memo Bring your video game fighting spirit and emerge a champion. Brave teens are invited to the Eden Park Branch at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, to play Board Craft Street Fighter V for the Playstation 4! Are you up for the challenge? It’s a bummer to say goodbye to summer, but we’ve got something Xbox One Gaming that’ll help you feel like back-to- at Delmont school is cool! Teens are welcome Are you a pro on the game at the River Center Branch at 2 controls? Come show your p.m. Thursday, August 3, to make skills with other teens at the their own dry erase memo board. Delmont Gardens Branch at This reusable and erasable board 4 p.m. Thursday, August 17, can serve as a calendar, to-do list, when you play NBA 2K17 and Forza Motorsport 6 on the Library’s Xbox One homework tracker and more! You gaming system. even can magnetize it to hang in your locker. Game Time at Jones Creek Teens are welcome at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 5, to compete with their friends in Pokken Tournament on the Library’s Wii U gaming system. Enjoy delicious refreshments while you play! Wii U Game Day Do you have the back-to-school blues? Come smash ‘em with Mario and the gang at the River Center Branch at 2 p.m. Monday, August 21! Play Super Smash Bros., Splatoon and Mario Kart on the Library’s Wii U gaming system with other teens. Teen Gaming Club: Thursday SMACKDOWN! Join other teens at the Scotlandville Branch at 3:30 p.m. every Thursday in August, to play a variety of games each week, and get your game all the way on!

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.

16 The Source, August 2017 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Technology & Making for Teens

Ozobots are Tons of Fun! Come enjoy playing with robots and learning new technology with other teens at the Eden Park Branch at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, August 31! We’ll teach you how to play with Ozobots, draw mazes and puzzles and challenge your friends. You won’t want to miss this tech program. Teen STEAM Club Join other teens at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 19, for the monthly Teen STEAM Club meeting. At each gathering, we’ll explore programming, robotics and more when we target topics in science, technology, engineering, art and math. This month, we’ll experiment with Snap Circuit kits!

Teen Anime

Anime Lovers Unite! If you’re an “anime-niac”, you’ll want to join others at the Library to enjoy your favorite movies! Teens are invited to watch anime on the Library’s Crunchyroll account. Is there a rumble in your tummy? We’ve Chickory and Roux got you covered with delicious Asian foods to snack on while you watch! with Author Todd- Here’s the schedule: Michael St. Pierre! •3 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, Bluebonnet Regional Branch Children ages 4-8 are invited •6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch to the Library to hear a reading of Chickory and Roux by its author Todd-Michael St. Pierre! The book tells a story of how a city mouse and Teen Advisors a country mouse learn to appreciate one another. St. Pierre also is the author of the New Orleans-style Zachary Teen Council soul food cookbook Taste of Tremé. Meeting To learn more about the author, visit his website at www.louisianaboy. Teens in grades 6 and up can bring com. For more information about their friends to the Zachary Branch at 6 the children’s book reading, call the p.m. Tuesday, August 22, for the Teen Library location directly. Here’s the Council meeting. We’ll work on plans for schedule: our annual Open Mic Night, play games •10 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, and have tons of FUN! New members are Zachary Branch welcome. •2:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, Bluebonnet Teen Council Bluebonnet Regional Branch Are you interested in having your •10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 3, voice heard when it comes to the planning Main Library at Goodwood of teen Library programs? If you said yes •2:30 p.m. Thursday, August 3, to that question, you’ll want to join the Central Branch Bluebonnet Teen Council. We’ll meet at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Monday, August 21. We can’t wait to see you there!

East Baton Rouge Parish Library August 2017, The Source 17 Book Clubs for Kids

*The Artsy Smartsy Book Club This month, children ages 6-11 are invited to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 5, to read books containing concrete poetry. Together, we will read Ode to a Commode by Brian P. Cleary. After the story, children will create their own concrete poems using watercolors to illustrate them. *Bookworms Book Club After listening to excerpts from Shannon Hale’s new graphic novel Real Friends, children ages 8-11 will make their own original graphic novels in blank journals! Discover the artist within at the Central Branch at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 24. *High Five Book Club Book Club members ages 9-11 * Baton Rouge will hear a reading of Tomb Robbers Police Department and King Tut by Sarah Gauch at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 4:30 Mounted Police Trot p.m. Thursday, August 17. Later, we’ll Out at the Library examine other books about Ancient Egypt and archaeology, plus use Whoa Nelly! It’s time for LEGO® blocks to create statues, tombs members of the Baton Rouge Police and monuments! Department’s (BRPD) Mounted Patrol Unit to trot out and show *Fairwood Awesome Bookworms Book Club their stuff at the Library. Children If you’re ready for adventure, you’ll want to join other children ages 7-11 at ages 6 and up and their families are the Fairwood Branch at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 22, to hear a reading of Alvin invited to the Bluebonnet Regional Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions Branch at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, by Lenore Look. Afterwards, try out Chinese tangram puzzles and a chop stick August 2, to meet the BRPD officers challenge! and their equestrian partners! *Martial Arts with PKSA Karate! Representatives from Professional Karate Schools of America will be at the Main Library at Goodwood at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 19, to briefly discuss bully defense with children ages 6-11. The FREE program also Join the 1,000 Books Before will include a board-breaking demonstration and a chance to Kindergarten Reading Program! learn basic Tang Soo Do karate Thousands of young readers have enrolled in the 1,000 Books moves! Registration is limited to 25 Before Kindergarten reading program since it started! Parents children. have commented that while 1,000 books is an intimidating number to begin with, when you break it down to just a few books a night, it’s easy to reach the goal. Already this year, almost 100 kids have completed reading 1,000 books! If you haven’t signed your child up for the program, it’s never too late to start. Talk to your Children’s Librarian today.

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.

18 The Source, August 2017 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. Thursday, August 31 Zachary 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 29

Toddler Time – for walking children through 2 years old Greenwell Springs 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 29 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 29 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 30

Preschool Storytime – for children 3 to 5 years old Greenwell Springs 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 29 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 29 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 30

PJ or Night Storytime Greenwell Springs 6 p.m. Thursday, August 31

Free Fun & Games for Kids *Story & Game Time at Pride! Kids ages 6-11 are invited to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 12, to hear a reading of Why Crawfish Lives in the Mud by Johnette Downing. After the story, children will play several rounds of Louisiana-themed bingo! * Summer Chess for BR 200 Trivia Beginners Novice In 1805, a stagecoach went from Tournament New Orleans to Manchac, but also stopped in Baton Rouge for an extra Children ages 8-13 who are beginners $5. For more Baton Rouge history, and have never played chess, as well as visit www.batonrouge200.com. those who are on an intermediate level are being offered free chess classes this summer. Come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 5, for the novice chess tournament. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. Brave adults are welcome, but younger children must have permission from the chess coach and be accompanied by an adult.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library August 2017, The Source 19 ~ STORYTIME & CRAFT ~ torytimes are free age- and developmental-specific opportunities for bringing Schildren and books 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 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. Tuesday, August 1, Kindergarten is Cool! Make a handprint craft to remember the Delmont Gardens Branch by Linda Marshall first day of school, ages 4-7

*2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, Is Your Buffalo Ready Create an “off to school” bear paper craft, Jones Creek Regional Branch for Kindergarten? children in K-1 by Audrey Vernick First Grade Jitters by Robert Quackenbush

*3 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, Too Much Glue Make a mosaic craft with your initials, River Center Branch by Jason Lefebvre ages 5-8

*4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, Awesome LEGO Creations Use the Library’s LEGO® Kit to build Carver Branch with Bricks You Already Have something awesome, ages 4-8 by Sarah Dees

*11 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, Welcome to Kindergarten Spend time in each of four centers to play Fairwood Branch by Anne Rockwell with blocks, paint, assemble a puzzle and Is Your Buffalo Ready work with shapes to make a picture, for Kindergarten? ages 4-7 by Audrey Vernick

*11 a.m. Thursday, August 3, The Wonder Draw something that is important Delmont Gardens Branch by Faye Hanson to you, ages 4-8

*11 a.m. Thursday, August 3, The Watermelon Seed Create a watermelon craft masterpiece, River Center Branch by Greg Pizzoli ages 3-5

*10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 5, A Bus for Us Sing your favorite songs and make a paper Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Suzanne Bloom school bus craft, ages 4-6 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin

*10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 5, Go to School, Little Monster Make an origami corner bookmark, Greenwell Springs Road by Helen Ketteman ages 9-11 Regional Branch

*10:30 a.m. Monday, August 7, Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready Sing songs and decorate a picture frame Carver Branch for Kindergarten for our first day of school photo, ages 4-5 by Joseph Slate

*4:30 p.m. Monday, August 7, Eva and Sadie and the Best Classroom Ever Make a mobile craft to celebrate the first Central Branch by Jeff Cohen day of school, ages 4-7

20 The Source, August 2017 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Time, Date, Location Story Title & Author Craft / Activity Description & Age Group

*4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10, What is Electricity and Magnetism? Work in teams to explore the Library’s Carver Branch by Richard & Louise Spilsbury Snap Circuit kit, ages 9-11

*10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Excerpts from Tales of Famous Americans Create a biplane magnet, ages 8-11 August 12, 19 & 26, by Connie & Peter Roop River Center Branch

*10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12, The Sea Serpent’s Daughter Use craft materials to make a fun animal Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Margaret Lippert mask, ages 4-8

*11 a.m. Saturday, August 12, Mighty, Mighty Construction Site Use stickers to make a cool construction Central Branch by Sherri Duskey Rinker site scene, ages 3-7

*11 a.m. Saturday, August 12, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes Decorate a paper cupcake craft, ages 3-7 Fairwood Branch by Kim Dean Little Mouse and the Big Cupcake by Thomas Taylor

*10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12, “Oh, No,” Said Elephant Build animals using LEGO® pieces, Greenwell Springs Road by A.H. Benjamin ages 4-6 Regional Branch That’s Good! That’s Bad! by Margery Cuyler

*4 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 123 I Can Sculpt Use aluminum foil to make animal figures Delmont Gardens Branch by Irene Luxbacher or geometric shapes, ages 9-11

*4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 17, Baby Hippos Use a paper plate and other materials to Carver Branch by Megan Borgert-Spaniol make a hippopotamus face craft, ages 6-8 Hippos Can’t Swim by Laura DiSiena

*3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 19, An Alligator Ate My Brother Make an alligator craft using a clothespin Baker Branch by Mary Olson and other materials, ages 7-11

*4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 23, Grandfather Counts Make a paper fan craft, ages 5-8 Carver Branch by Andrea Cheng

*2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 26, The Art Lesson Practice drawing characters using Greenwell Springs Road by Tomie dePaola instructions, ages 7-8 Regional Branch

*2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 26, Excerpts from The Phantom Virus Use paper cubes to construct something in Jones Creek Regional Branch by Mark Cheverton the Minecraft universe, ages 7-11

*2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 26, If You Were Me and Lived in Mexico Create a Mexican bird rattle craft, ages 4-6 Pride-Chaneyville Branch by Carole Roman

*10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, Pizza Make a yummy-looking pizza craft with Main Library at Goodwood by Frank Asch felt material, ages 3-5

*4 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, The Three Little Pigs Make houses for the little pigs using Delmont Gardens Branch by Paul Galdone various craft materials, ages 4-7 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka

East Baton Rouge Parish Library August 2017, The Source 21 Adult Book Clubs @ Your Library – Book of the Month –

Baker Branch Jones Creek Regional Branch Main Library at Goodwood • Baker Evening Book Club • Historical Society Book Club • Mystery Lovers Book Club 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 1 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 8 Noon Tuesday, August 8 The Girls of August Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Mysteries set during the 1600s, by Anne Rivers Siddons Community, and War 1700s, Colonial Period & Baroque by Nathaniel Philbrick Era • Baker Morning Book Club 10:30 am Monday, August 14 • Persons of Interest Biography • Historical Novel Book Club Banana Cream Pie Murder Book Club 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10 by Joanne Fluke 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10 The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane Bring a biography you've read this by Lisa See Carver Branch month. • RENEW Book Club • Gumbo Book Club • Books-2-Movies Book Club 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 22 1 p.m. Saturday, August 19 6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10 Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the Bring your favorite! Choose from a list of books selected American City Central Branch by the facilitator. by Matthew Desmond • Central Book Club • Inspirational Book Club • Science Fiction Book Club 11 a.m. Thursday, August 31 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 14 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 29 Sun Storm Bring an inspirational title that Red Planet Blues by Asa Larsson you've read this month. by Robert Sawyer Eden Park • BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club • EDE Book Club 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 30 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 15 Share a detective or crime title. Sin No More by Kimberla Lawson Roby Pride-Chaneyville Branch Fairwood Branch • LIKE IT OR NOT 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 5 • FYA Book Club If I Run 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 23 By Terri Blackstock The Raven Boys For great book suggestions, visit by Maggie Stiefvater • Crafting for a Cause our Novelist database online in 1 p.m. Thursday, August 17 the Digital Library at Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary.

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22 The Source, August 2017 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 of August. Registration for some classes is required. For Visit a Library branch near you for more information or to register, call the Library branch directly or log on to www.ebrpl. free WiFi and computer use! com/DigitalLibrary for free resources and downloads.

Baker Branch Greenwell Springs Road Zachary Branch *Microsoft Excel for Beginners Regional Branch Introduction to the Internet 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 8 *Introduction to Microsoft Word 10 a.m. Thursday, August 10 *Introduction to Microsoft Word 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 8 Introduction to E-mail 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19 *Introduction to OverDrive 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 15 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 15 *Introduction to Computers Main Library at Goodwood 3 p.m. Monday, August 28 *Introduction to Pinterest 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 22 Computers without Fear Bluebonnet Regional Branch 9 a.m. Wednesdays, August 2 & 16 *Introduction to the Internet 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 8 Computers without Fear 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 29 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 8 DigitalLearn ​Introduction to the Library’s Databases: Jones Creek Regional Branch 2 p.m. Saturdays, August 5 & 19 Film, Music & More! ​*Introduction to Computers E-mail 10 a.m. Thursday, August 10 10 a.m. Thursday, August 3 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 8 *Introduction to Microsoft Excel *Introduction to Microsoft Word Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 15 10 a.m. Thursday, August 10 2 p.m. Saturday, August 12 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 15 Introduction to Microsoft Word *​Introduction to Microsoft Excel 10 a.m. Thursday, August 17 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 15 Kanopy 9 a.m. Monday, August 14 Carver Branch *Introduction to the Catalog & Databases Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint *One-on-One Computer Tutoring 10 a.m. Thursday, August 24 2013 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 2 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 15 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 8 *Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 5 p.m. Thursday, August 10 10 a.m. Thursday, August 31 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 15 9 a.m. Monday, August 21 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 22 Pride-Chaneyville Branch Tables: An Intermediate Microsoft 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 23 *Computer Tutoring Word 2013 Class Delmont Gardens Branch 11 a.m. Saturday, August 26 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 22 Introduction to E-mail River Center Branch Newsletter: An Intermediate Level 10 a.m. Thursday, August 8 Microsoft Word 2013 Class Introduction to Gmail 2 p.m. Saturday, August 26 Computers Without Fear 11 a.m. Thursday, August 17 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 22 Microsoft Publisher Introduction to Pinterest 9 a.m. Monday, August 28 11 a.m. Thursday, August 24 Eden Park Branch Introduction to the Internet Computers without Fear Scotlandville Branch 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 29 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 5 Using Microsoft Word for Your *Indicates that registration is required. Introduction to Pinterest Resumé 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 2 Get FREE basic computer Introduction to Facebook Computer Tutoring tutorials with Digital Learn. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 19 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 16 All you need is your Library card! Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Introduction to the Library’s Catalog Go online to the Digital Library at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 22 & Databases www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary. 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 30

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East Baton Rouge Parish Library August 2017, The Source 23 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. OnView at the Library Jones Creek Regional Branch Library 6222 Jones Creek Road (225) 756‑1140 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Main Library at Goodwood Jones Creek Regional Branch Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Julie Belle Photography Kaleidoscope of Quilts 2017 Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Photographer Julie Belle displays her The Sassi Strippers Quilt Guild displays Pride‑Chaneyville Branch Library work. an array of colorful quilts. 13600 Pride–Port Hudson Road (225) 658‑1540 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bluebonnet Regional Branch Zachary Branch Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Color Meditation Photography by Bill Berry River Center Branch Library 447 Third Street (225) 389‑4967 Xiaoping Liu’s abstract artwork takes Photographer Bill Berry displays his Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. viewers on a relaxing inner journey. work. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Pelican Wood Carvers Guild Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. The Pelican Wood Carvers Guild Scotlandville Branch Library members display their wood works. 7373 Scenic Highway (225) 354‑7540 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Greenwell Springs Road Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Regional Branch Zachary Branch Library RECYCLED READS Comic Art 1900 Church Street (225) 658‑1840 3434 North Blvd. Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Gavin Michelli features various comic art. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Attend the reception at 7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. August 29. Saturday, August 26 Library Information Visit us at: (225) 231‑3750 Text a Librarian (225) 361-8476 www.ebrpl.com