The Spring One Book One Community Selection Is Kingfish by Richard D

February 2016

The Spring One Book One Community selection is Kingfish by Richard D. White Jr.!

he 10th annual spring One Book One Community (OBOC) Tinitiative is again sponsored by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library with partners Forum 35, Up Alliance and the Foundation for Historical Louisiana. The One Book * One Community 2016 selected book for 2016 is Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long by Richard D. White Jr. Various free programs related to book discussions, Huey P. Long themes, films, speakers, panel discussions, film viewings and special events will begin in February 2016 and run through April 2016. Visit the Library’s website at www.ebrpl.com or pick up a copy of the monthly newsletter The Source for a list of Library programs and events. The OBOC program will extend throughout the parish and will include schools, libraries, colleges, businesses and community groups in the spring of 2016. Classroom sets of the selected book are freely available through the Library. Everyone is invited to come “Share Our Wealth” at the Main Library at Goodwood at 6:30 – 9 p.m. Saturday, February 20, for the FREE annual One Book One Community Kickoff. Adults can sip delicious beverages while listening to barbershop tunes, gospel and the riveting ragtime jazz sounds of a great local band! There also will be free face painting, caricaturists and other activities. Enjoy delicious Louisiana country fair-style food, a cake walk, games and more. Come let the good times roll!

Inside: Artist Mike Artell ∙ African-American History Month ∙ Houston Cougars ∙ and more! The Bluebonnet Regional Branch Teen Room Becomes a Reality! The opportunity to create this new dedicated Teen Room Library at Goodwood. However we felt strongly that the arose because of the Genealogy Collection’s relocation to features and attributes which had proven to be so successful the new Main Library in November 2014. In anticipation at the new Fairwood Branch would translate well to the of this move, staff from Library Administration and the Bluebonnet Regional Branch space. The other teen spaces Library’s Branch Services Division consulted with the City- are popular and heavily utilized.” Parish Dept of Public Works in fall of 2013 to plan the scope Watts adds “The Bluebonnet Regional Branch renovation of work. This involved not only project gives us a chance to take all designing the new Teen Room but the dynamic and exciting concepts also re-working the original Teen proven through our experience at area to include several collaborative the Fairwood Branch and Main study rooms/small meeting rooms Library, and now put them into plus space for AV collection and practice at Bluebonnet Regional additional computers for adults. Branch. The design also allowed the creation This is a precursor to of a new, dynamic and more visible implementation of the Branch entrance to the Children’s Room. Assessment Plan which can now Tipton Associates was selected become the Branch Improvement by the City-Parish Architectural Plan. Selection Committee in December As we go through the next 2013 to design and oversee the several years, patrons will see multi-phase project which began in the summer of more comprehensive planning as we address renovations 2015. The project was delayed briefly as architects adjusted at the Jones Creek Regional Branch, Greenwell Springs designs to accommodate some of the library’s infrastructure Road Regional Branch and then the next five branches on that was previously hidden in the walls. Throughout the the list.” project, architects from Tipton Associates and the crew of the Charles Carter Construction Company have worked Still to come in Phase I of the Project: hard with Library staff to minimize disruption. • Transparent sliders open to reveal a dedicated program The overall concept for this new Teen Room may be found space which can double as general seating when not in at http://www.ebrpl.com/lboc/Documents/BBR_061515_ use for a Teen program. Renovation_Project. It was based on experiences elsewhere • The Maker Space is situated to also be available for use in the Library system as well as conversations with teens and by adults, depending on scheduling. teen advocates. Teens have responded positively to the fresh Phase II should begin soon: and lively designs of their “own” spaces at the new Fairwood • New AV browsing area in the original Teen area Branch Library and new Main Library at Goodwood; having a dedicated space for teens is one of the major features of the • Additional adult computers in the original Teen area Branch Library Assessment Plan. http://www.ebrpl.com/ • Collaborative Study Rooms/Small Meeting Rooms for lboc/Documents/Branch_Assessment_Presentation.pdf adults in the original Teen area Offering a space clearly defined for their use means that • Relocating entrance to the Children’s Room teens are not only able to work as individuals or in groups, • Adjustments to the Circulation Area meet up with other teens, engage in casual reading as well • Estimated completion date is March 13 as serious study, but also enjoy increased opportunities for passive and active programming and access to a special Maker Space which will allow teens hands-on practice with new and emerging technologies. The Maker Space will include: • A digital lab with PC and Mac with special software • 3D printer • Video camera, blue & green screens • Arduino kits, Snap Circuit kits, MaKey MaKey, LEGO® • No-tech making such as knitting and painting materials Library Director Spencer Watts notes, “Interestingly, planning for the new Bluebonnet Regional Branch Teen Room began not only before the Branch Assessment Study was prepared, but also before we moved into the new Main

2 The Source, February 2016 East Baton Rouge Parish Library African-American History: Another National Award A Review of Scotlandville for the Main Library at Professor of history at Southern University Goodwood! and director of the Mwalimu Institute Dr. The Main Library at Goodwood Charles Vincent will be at the Baker Branch at 10 was selected as the winner in the Metal a.m. Saturday, February 20, for a book discussion Roofing-New Category when the national adults and teens for on the Scotlandville 2015 Metal Construction News (MCN) community. The discussion will center on the Building and Roofing Awards were Images of America Scotlandville book : by authors announced in December. Dr. Rachel L. Emanuel, Dr. Ruby Jean Simms and Dr. Vincent. A book signing with all the authors will follow the discussion. School supplies will be given to the first five students to arrive. A Reading of the I Have a Dream Speech Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the iconic I Have a Dream speech August 28, 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Teens can join us at the Carver Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 18, to hear a reading of the historic speech. A Call for Eden Park Community Natives MCN writes: “The judges really liked If you grew up in the Eden Park community, we want to hear from you! the beautiful use of materials, and said the adult We’re looking for participants who can give us information about library’s form is exceptional, awarding the the Eden Park community as it used to be. For instance, do you remember project the award in the Metal Roof-New when Gus Young Drive had another name, or when the Gus Young pool category. They also liked how the entryway was first opened? If so, and you are interested in contributing to the oral with the cantilevered volume above the glass, history, please call or come by the Eden Park Branch throughout February along with how the wall panels fold into a and March to schedule an interview. For more information, call branch roofing system, creates a cool-looking building. manager Leila Reilly at (225) 231-3280. “This new library branch is a focal point of the local community park in which it resides, and will serve the citizens of Baton Rouge HIV/AIDS Documentary Screening and the parish of East Baton Rouge well,” & Panel Discussion says Daniel Nicely, managing director at VMZINC-US. “This award is a testament to In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Day, the Greenwell the innovative work done by great architects Springs Road Regional Branch will host a screening of Will You Still and contractors working with VMZINC. We Love Me? for adults and teens at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 7. The are thankful to be a part of such work.” documentary film is a recording of a stage play of the same name Several types of zinc panels totaling by Dr. Joyce Turner Keller of Aspirations, a non-profit organization 40,000 square feet are used throughout that serves the needs of those infected with or affected by the HIV/ the project in both horizontal and vertical AIDS virus. A panel discussion and question-and-answer period orientations. A natural material, zinc does will follow the screening. Panelists include Keller along with Kelryn not require regular maintenance and in Fealing, Lisa Rayford, Sharon Jefferson, Delvon Green and Kimberly fact, patinas over time. Designers were Franklin who appear in the documentary. particularly interested in the way that the zinc’s warm gray tones complement other materials used in the building, especially The Library Road Show is on Metro 21! the locally produced St. Joe brick. The Library Road Show is a 30-minute, once-a-month television show that The zinc cladding is a new material for features news, events, services and programs the Library system and its use in several available through the East Baton Rouge Parish inventive ways adds texture and definition Library. Watch this program on TV Cox Cable to the façade. The project was designed by Channel 21 (Metro 21) every Tuesday at 8:30 The Library Design Collaborative, a joint p.m., Saturday at 8 a.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. venture between project manager Cockfield to find out what’s going on at your East Baton Jackson Architects, Baton Rouge, La.; Rouge Parish Library! Missed an episode? Just interior architect of record Dewberry, Dallas; visit our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/ and exterior architect of record Tipton user/EBRPLibraryTV to check out the archives Associates, Baton Rouge. Metal installer and catch up on the latest show. for the project was Roof Tech Inc.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2016, The Source 3 Adult Coloring Just Fun Sessions at the Library Need to decompress from a long Anti-Valentine’s Day Party day at the office? Maybe you’re just Are you against all the Valentine’s Day fuss? If you said yes, you’ll want looking for a way to get creative to join other like-minded teens at the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. and relieve stress. Either way, we’re Saturday, February 13, to not celebrate Valentine’s Day! We’ll decorate cookies here to help! Adults are invited to with anti-Valentine’s Day messages, create anti-Valentine’s Day cards and watch join us at the Library in February the perfect anti-Valentine’s Day movie. for FREE coloring sessions. We’ll provide the coloring sheets and colors, but you should feel free to Special Presentations & Performances bring your own. Dates, times and locations are listed below. Main Library at Goodwood Houston Cougars in the 1960s • 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 2 Book Talk & Signing • 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 10 Adults and teens are invited to the Library in February • 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 16 for five chances to enjoy a book talk with history teacher, coach and author of Houston Cougars in the 1960s: Death • 2 p.m. Saturday, February 27 Threats, the Veer Offense, and the Game of the Century, Robert D. Jacobus. The book details how the University of Houston Greenwell Springs Road became the first major college in the South to integrate its Regional Branch athletic program when they recruited Elvin Hayes from • 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 15 Rayville and Don Chaney from Baton Rouge. A book signing Jones Creek Regional Branch will follow the discussion. Dates, times and locations are listed below. • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 2 • 3-5 p.m. Friday, February 19, Carver Branch • 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, • 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, February 20, Greenwell Springs Road Regional February 10 Branch • 1 p.m. Saturday, February 27 • 3-5 p.m. Saturday, February 20, Scotlandville Branch • 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday, February 21, Eden Park Branch River Center Branch • 5-7 p.m. Sunday, February 21, Main Library at Goodwood • 4 p.m. Monday, February 8 *Drawing Instructions & Cartooning for Kids with Mike Artell Award-winning author, illustrator, musician and professional speaker Mike Artell will be at the Library in February and March to present a drawing program for children ages 6-11. Artell will read from some of his books and engage children in interactive brain games that challenge them to think in ways they may find unusual but fun! Artell also will talk about the different kinds of writing he does including fiction, non-fiction and biographies, as well as advertising copyrighting, greeting cards and other forms of writing that children don’t often hear about. The highlight of the presentation always is the step-by- step cartooning instructions. Kids will learn how to create cartoons that can help improve their reading, writing and thinking skills. Registration is required for all. For more information and to register, call the Library location directly. Dates, times and locations are listed below. • Saturday, February 27 10:30 a.m. Bluebonnet Regional Branch LIBRARY CLOSURE 2:30 p.m. Jones Creek Regional Branch All locations of the East 4:30 p.m. Pride-Chaneyville Branch Baton Rouge Parish Library • Saturday, March 5 will be closed 10:30 a.m. River Center Branch Tuesday, February 9, in 1:30 p.m. Baker Branch observance of Mardi Gras. 4 p.m. Central Branch

4 The Source, February 2016 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Special Presentations & Performances

Beginning in Baton Rouge: The Story of the Civil Rights Movement in America In conjunction with the African-American History Month celebration, Professor Lori Martin will be in Room 102 at the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, to present “Beginning in Baton Rouge”, a talk for adults that focuses on the modern day Civil Rights Movement in America with a particular emphasis on sit-ins, boycotts and similar acts of civil disobedience occurring in Baton Rouge prior to more the notable events in cities throughout the country. Martin will cover the student sit-ins at Kress, 1953 bus boycott, the fight for high-quality schools for children of color, the establishment of Brooks Welcome new Library Board of Control Park and more! member, Martha Guarisco!

Databases & Services Business & Legal Introducing Mobile Printing from Any Device with PrinterOn! SCORE: Simple Steps Many of us have experienced the for Starting Your frustration that comes after working on a document at home and then realizing Business your personal printer is out of ink. Your SCORE Baton Rouge will offer East Baton Rouge Parish Library has got a free workshop, Simple Steps you covered! The Library now offers for Starting Your Business at the mobile printing from your own device Main Library at Goodwood at 6 which will allow you to print directly p.m. Tuesday, February 2. Business to your nearest Library location’s black mentoring is also available at the and white or color printer either by Main Library every Wednesday downloading the FREE PrinterOn app for those with appointments. for your smartphone or tablet, or by visiting www.printeron.com on your laptop For appointments and more or desktop computer. Once you’re on the website, select ‘Find a Public Printing information, contact Bob Breaux, Location’ and choose your Library location from the list. With this convenient area chair of SCORE Baton Rouge new tool, you now can send your document from home to your closest Library at [email protected] or (225) location and pick it up immediately. Mobile printing allows you to print emails, 381-7130. documents and pictures from anywhere! Retrieving your print job from a Library printer is as simple as entering your email address to release it. Use your East Baton Rouge Parish Library card to get $2 worth of FREE printing per day! Don’t have a card? Visit the Circulation Desk to sign up for one today! Without a Library card, printouts are 10 cents per black and white page, and 50 cents per color page. Get Free Legal Counsel with the Ask Library-Branded 2 GB a Lawyer Program USB Drives Now for Sale! Adults can come to the Library Do you need to save your computer work? Don’t to take advantage of free and have a USB drive? We’ve got you covered! East Baton individual counseling sessions Rouge Parish Library-branded 2 GB USB drives are offered by the Pro Bono Project of for sale at the Circulation Desk at all 14 locations for the Baton Rouge Bar Association. only $4! The fee cannot be charged to your patron Area attorneys will be available for account; the drives must be purchased with cash or one-on-one, 15-minute sessions for check only. legal advice on a first-come, first- served basis at the All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. Central Branch at 9:30- To register, call the Library branch directly. 11:30 a.m. Saturday, * For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. Registration required. February 20.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2016, The Source 5 Career Path Technology & Computers

Create a Light Painted Photo Have you ever painted with light before? Teens can come use the Library’s iPads to learn how to create light painted photos that are picture perfect! Bring your friends with you to the Scotlandville Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, to create this awesome art. You even can print them out to make personalized Valentine’s Day cards. Teen STEAM: Marshmallow Engineering Teens come test your engineering skills with a building challenge using marshmallows at the River Center Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 18! You’ll have the chance to build exciting structures and compete for prizes. This program will help teens get their science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics *Mastering the Job (STEAM) on! Snacks will be served. Interview *Teen Arduino Robotics Club Are you searching for a new Teens are invited to join the Teen Arduino Robotics Club at the Main Library job? Your performance during an at Goodwood! Come to the Library at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 27, to learn interview can land you – or cost about programming and robotics using Arduino kits. You can make LED displays, you – your dream job. Learn how fun gadgets, robots, wearable lights and more! to perfect your job interview skills through this free seminar! Adults can come to Room 102 in the Main Library at Goodwood at 10 a.m. Health & Fitness Saturday, February 20, to get tips for a great interview, common traps * and pitfalls to avoid and interactive Your Pace or Mine Walking Club demonstrations for answering the The Jones Creek Regional Branch adult walking club will meet at the Library most common interview questions. at 6 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in February, to walk mapped routes surrounding the branch. In the event of evening showers, we’ll walk indoors. All fitness levels are welcome to join! Book Club Mindful Meditation Relax and retreat from the everyday African-American hustle and bustle at the Library this month. History Month Book Adults can come to the Eden Park Branch at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 11, to enjoy Club an hour of relaxation and quiet the mind. Teens are invited to join us Meditation has proven useful in stress relief, in celebrating African-American mental clarity, focus and biofeedback. History Month by reading either Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Chair Yoga for Adults Woodson or Kwame Alexander’s Adults can come to the Eden Park Branch The Crossover. Come to the Carver at 10 a.m. Thursdays, February 4, 11 and 18, Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday, February to enjoy a gentle, hour-long course designed 7, to share your opinion about the for relaxation and quiet the mind. This type book you chose. of yoga is practiced using a chair, and is perfect for seniors because there is no need to stand, contort or get down on the SAVE THE DATE floor! We’ll also incorporate some stretching and range‑of‑motion techniques that you can use at home. If you have a medical condition, please seek physician 6 p.m. Thursday, February 4 approval before attending. DeBose Visual Arts Competition All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. Reception & To register, call the Library branch directly. Awards Ceremony For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

6 The Source, February 2016 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 20-Somethings Art & Crafts

Adult Arcade at the Library Upcycling Craft: Get ready for another round of gaming fun! Get your game on without the Aromatherapy Neck interruption of kids when you play PS4 games at the Library this month! Come to Room 102 at the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 11, Pillow to put your skills to the test with other adult gamers. It’s not too late to get started with your New Year’s resolution Puppies & Pies at Fairwood to pamper yourself more! Your To celebrate Leap Day, we’ve planned something that’s out of the ordinary! Library has got you covered. Adults Adults ages 19-30ish are invited to the Fairwood Branch at 6:30 p.m. Monday, can come to the Greenwell Springs February 29, to enjoy some tasty pie in the presence of some adorable pups! Join Road Regional Branch at 2 p.m. us for an evening of pie and quality time with wonderful dogs. Saturday, February 20, to transform a long-sleeved shirt and three 20-Somethings Game Night at Jones Creek cups of rice into an aromatherapy Adults ages 19-30ish are invited to game night at the Jones Creek Regional neck pillow. All supplies will be Branch at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, for some board gaming fun. Gaming provided. enthusiasts can choose between board games like Settlers of Catan, Dominion and more. Game night is a great way to meet new people and try out new games Felt Owl Craft without dropping any cash! Bring your friends with you to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 Wall Art for 20-Somethings p.m. Wednesday, February 24, to Are you looking for a way to jazz up the walls in your home? We can help! hang out with other teens and get Adults ages 19-30ish are invited to the Eden Park Branch at 5 p.m. Tuesday, crafty! We’ll use a tennis ball as our February 23, to create fantastic wall art. Just bring your favorite pictures in base for a charming felt-feathered hardcopy or on a USB drive to have them enlarged. Hang them in your space for owl craft. a personalized flair! Make a Hershey Kisses Flower Bingo Bouquet Join adult creative crafters at the Main Library Goodwood at 2 Play Bingo at the Library! p.m. Tuesday, February 2, to make This game never gets old, so grab your sweetheart roses for your favorite friends and family and join us each month for a Valentine! Incorporate Hershey’s roaring game of bingo at the Library! Win prizes Kisses to create long stem roses that * and enjoy snacks while you play! Registration are fun to give as a single item or is required for some. Bingo game dates, times use several to make a pretty bow. and locations are listed below. Either way, your honey will enjoy * • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, this sweet chocolate treat. Delmont Gardens Branch * Folded Book • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 25, Jones Creek Regional Branch Heart Craft Wear your favorite green outfit! Get crafty for your honey just in time for Valentine’s Day! Bring your friends to the Pride-Chaneyville Art & Crafts Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 11, to hang out with other teens and use a discarded book, * ruler and pencil to create a lovely Pillowcase Dress for Craft heart for someone special. Adults are invited to the Scotlandville Branch at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, to learn how to make easy pillowcase dresses! Local crafter Dianne Forrest SAVE THE DATE Taylor will demonstrate with step-by-step instructions on how to create this fun 10-noon Thursday, March 3 and functional project. Your little princess will love this dainty frock made from IRS Small Business Forum any size pillowcase you choose!

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2016, The Source 7 Art & Crafts

*African Doll Craft Pop Top Bracelet Craft Local crafter JoAnn Fryling will Join other teens at the Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, February be at the Scotlandville Branch at 18, to make an awesome bracelet out of pop tops and colorful cording. 10 a.m. Thursday, February 4, to instruct adults on how to create Valentine’s Day Headband Craft their own unique African dolls. Join other tweens and teens at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 14, to make decorative headbands for Valentine’s Zodiac Constellation Day! Use ribbons and beads to embellish your plastic headband. Wall Art Heart String Art What’s your zodiac sign? Teens can come to the River Center Branch Are you looking for something sweet and sentimental to give to your Valentine? If you said yes, you’ll want to join other teens at the Central Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 11, at 4 p.m. Monday, February 1, to make a cool 3-D heart using string and paper! to make zodiac constellation wall art. It’s easy to show off your Mardi Gras Bead Mosaic zodiac sign using just a few craft Use Mardi Gras beads to create a beautiful mosaic work of art with other supply staples that we’ll provide. teens at the Carver Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 10. All supplies will Your creation will be the coolest be provided. customized wall art in the entire universe! Tape Painting Craft for Teens Do-It-Yourself Clay Do you enjoy painting? Would you like to learn a new technique? Join other teens at the Fairwood Branch at 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, to use tape to paint Headphone Cord something awesome! Choose your favorite paint colors and create a unique piece Wraps of art. Are you getting tired of finding your ear bud cord in a knot at the Mardi Gras Mask Craft bottom of your bag? We hear you, Let the good times roll! Come to the Delmont and we’ve got a solution! Come Gardens Branch at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 3, to use ribbon, beads and hot glue to create a 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, colorful Mardi Gras mask craft. Teens can bring to create a nifty headphone wrap their friends to get crafty! made from air dried clay that’ll keep and store your ear buds nicely. Do-It-Yourself Laundry Butter If you’re pinching pennies in the New Year, Make a Campaign this craft will help you get the most bang for your buck! Join other adults at the Central Branch at 3 Button p.m. Wednesday, February 3, to create a money- Having the right slogan can saving substitute for expensive laundry detergent. make or break an election. To Use coconut oil soap as the main ingredient for this cost-effective laundry butter. celebrate the spring One Book One Community selection Kingfish: The Perler Bead Creations Reign of Huey P. Long by Richard D. It’s perler bead craft time! Come hang out with other teens at the Baker Branch White Jr., teens are invited to the at any time Saturday, February 6, to make beautiful works of art using colorful Greenwell Springs Road Regional perler beads. Your imagination is the limit! Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 27, to make Louisiana campaign *Crafting at the Creek for Adults buttons. Use a slogan from a Join other adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Monday, previous Louisiana governor or February 15, to enjoy creating a variety of fabulous crafts! All supplies will be create your own slogan for provided. a personalized touch! Leap Frog Perler Beads All programs are free and open to the public. Let’s celebrate Leap Day with a cool craft! Bring your friends and join other Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. teens at the Carver Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, February 29, to create a perler bead For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. frog craft that can be made into a keychain. * Registration required.

8 The Source, February 2016 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Art & Crafts Sew Much Fun! Beaded Necklace Craft Show off your style with this fun and functional craft! Head over to the Jones Bluebonnet Creek Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Monday, February 8, to hang out with other Knitting Nook teens and make a beaded necklace to keep or give away as a Valentine’s Day gift. If you would like to learn how to knit, join other adults and teens Scrapbooking Saturday for Adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Join us for a series of scrapbooking classes! Adults can bring old and new at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, February photos, mementos from vacation and travel, bits of fabric and other special 11 and 25, to learn how to knit your memory items to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 10 a.m. Saturdays, February own projects! We’ll show you how 13 and 27. We’ll show you how to arrange them in a memory-keeping book. to create all kinds of items, from Both beginner and advanced scrapbookers are welcome! Please bring your own dishcloths and scarves, to shawls photos and scrapbooking paper. and blankets! Limited supplies are available, so please bring a pair of size 8, 9, 10 or 10 ½ knitting needles Sew Much Fun! and at least one ball of yarn. Also bring a notepad for any note-taking you may want to do. All skill levels Teens Can Crochet Compassion at the Library and left-handers are welcome! Teens are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood at 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, to have fun with crochet and giving back to the community. This is Crochet Compassion a popular program, and we’d like you and your friends to join us! Can’t make it? with Plastic Bags Head over to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Adults are invited to learn how February 16, for another chance to crochet compassion. to turn plastic bags into plastic yarn (plarn) at the Jones Creek Regional Bluebonnet Crochet Corner Branch at 10 a.m. Thursdays, Join other adults and teens at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3:30 p.m. February 4 and 18. Turn plarn into Thursday, February 11, to crochet! You’ll get crochet lessons that cover basic a lightweight, weather resistant stitches, reading patterns and how to make your own hat or scarf. Participants sleeping mat that can be used by should bring a 5.0 mm (size H) or larger crochet hook. A limited supply of yarn those that are in need. No crochet will be provided. All skill levels are welcome! skills are necessary. Share your compassion by flattening bags, Good Yarn Crochet & Knitting Group cutting strips and making balls of Adults and teens can join our group of crocheters and knitters! Come to the plarn. Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 6, to hang out with other yarn lovers and create new projects! Limited supplies will be *Knitting Fun available. All skill levels are welcome. with Birdie Hand Quilting Basics at Baker Knitting enthusiast and If you’d like to learn how to hand quilt, join other adults at the Baker Branch member of local stitchery group the at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, February 3 and 17, to learn the basics! Enjoy a fun and Knit Wits, Birdie Sandifer will be relaxing atmosphere, work on your current project, get advice on starting a new at the Jones Creek Regional Branch one, see how-to demonstrations and more. Questions and ideas are welcome. at 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, February Participants should bring their own supplies including fabric, needle, thread, 10 and 24, to teach adults basic scissors and pins. knitting skills. Lessons continue with casting on, the knit stitch and Crafting for a Cause adding the pearl stitch. You’ll enjoy Spend the cold, damp days of winter indoors honing your needle crafting creating a scarf with this easy and skills! Adults can come to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 1 p.m. every Thursday popular technique. Assorted yarn in February, to learn how to crochet, knit, do counted cross stitch and enjoy the and needles will be provided, but company of fellow crafters. All skill levels are welcome. Donations of yarn, participants may bring their own if supplies or finished items also are welcome. they prefer.

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 February 2016, The Source 9 Films & Fun

African-American *Introducing the Baton Rouge Film Club History Month Film Do you love movies? If you said yes, you’ll want to come hang out with other movie lovers in the Baton Rouge Film Club! Series This group has only one rule: You have to To celebrate African-American love movies! Adults and 20-somethings ages History Month, we’re inviting 19-30ish are invited to join this club that will adults to the Carver Branch four showcase classic, artsy and independent films. times in February to enjoy films We’ll watch the classic Western film The Searchers starring John that center on African-Americans Wayne at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 6 in history and their stories. Check p.m. Monday, February 8. Afterwards, we’ll have a roundtable out the show times, dates and titles discussion about the movie. Joining is easy! Just visit us on below. social media at www.facebook.com/batonrougefilmclub. See • 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 6, you there! 42 • 5 p.m. Thursday, February 11, Teen Film Group Rosewood Teens are invited to watch a series of short films which focus on present • 2 p.m. Friday, February 12, day issues, thought provoking topics and everyday challenges. Each session Malcolm X will center on a different theme, such as global interconnectivity, taking a stand • 3 p.m. Saturday, February 27, against racism and individuality. The films will be followed by time to reflect and Hotel Rwanda discuss. Come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, to share your ideas, ask questions and learn from others. Your opinions matter Teen Movie Day and you can do something good in the world! Service hours will be offered who are interested in getting volunteer hours for school or to work off library fines. What happens when a This program is hosted by The Red Shoes. genetically modified dinosaur runs loose in a theme park full of March On Movie Day people? Find out when you bring Noted African-American independent filmmaker Charles Burnett directed your friends to the Baker Branch Selma, Lord, Selma, a made-for-television movie based on the memoirs of Sheyann at 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 12, to Webb-Christburg and Rachel West Nelson. Teens are invited to the Carver Branch enjoy the movie Jurassic World with at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 25, to watch the dramatic film other teens. that details the turbulent early days of the right-to-vote movement. Action-Packed Teen Movie Day Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor save the world. Teens can bring their friends to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 27, to watch Ant-Man and enjoy delicious refreshments. *Screening of Ken One Book One Community Movie Day The spring One Book One Community selection is Kingfish: Burns’ Huey Long The Reign of Huey P. Long by Richard D. White Jr. To celebrate, Documentary we’re inviting adults to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional To celebrate the spring One Branch at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 6, to watch All the King’s Book One Community selection Men. Based on the Robert Penn Warren novel by the same Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long name, this dramatic thriller film follows the life of populist by Richard D. White Jr., adults Southerner Willie Stark, a political figure loosely are invited to the Main Library at based on the former Louisiana Governor Huey P. Goodwood at 7 p.m. Thursday, Long. February 25, to watch the Ken All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. Burns documentary on former To register, call the Library branch directly. Louisiana Governor Huey For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required. P. Long. 10 The Source, February 2016 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Films & Fun Writing & Authors * Movie Night at Eden Park * Adults can come enjoy watching All the King’s Men at the Eden Park Branch Poetry from at 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 10. Based on the Robert Penn Warren novel by the Heart the same name, this dramatic thriller film follows the life of populist Southerner Everyone is invited to the Willie Stark, a political figure loosely based on the former Louisiana Governor Scotlandville Branch at 3 p.m. Huey P. Long. Come back to the Library at 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, to Saturday, February 13, to share watch Glory, a dramatic history and war film about the United States Civil War’s poetry about of love. Local poet first all-black volunteer company and how they fight prejudices in both Dorothy Davis will share her their own Union army and the Confederates. Delicious popcorn will be poetry and give tips and guidance served during each movie. for poetry writing. TGIF Movie for Adults at Jones Creek Teen Poetry Lab Thank goodness it’s Friday! Adults are invited to the Jones Creek Regional Do you love to write poetry? Branch at 1 p.m. every Friday in February, to watch a different movie each week. If you said yes, this program is Kick back at the Library and let the movie reel relax you into the weekend. Enjoy for you! Teens can come to the delicious popcorn and punch while you watch. Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 4, to Sunday Afternoon Movie at Jones Creek enjoy a program that will focus Join us at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 3 p.m. every Sunday in February, on the ways we can find poetry in for a feature-length movie. Popcorn and punch will be served. This movie is for our everyday lives. We’ll discuss adults. various forms like black out poetry, book spine poetry and more! Teen librarian Vita Mitchell also will Writing & Authors discuss haiku poetry and give everyone a chance to write their own. Book Talk with Author Chelsea L. Johnson * Local author Chelsea L. Johnson will be at the Main Library at Goodwood The Fiction Writers’ at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 13, and at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2 Workshop p.m. the same day, to share and discuss her new book The Heart of a Worshiper: Adults can come to the Inspirational Writings with adults and 20-somethings ages 19-30ish. A question- Greenwell Springs Road Regional and-answer period will follow the discussion. Branch at 7 p.m. Mondays, February 1 and 15, to join a fun Woman of Purpose with Author Angela R.H. Weir group of local authors! You can Adults and 20-somethings ages 19-30ish can come to the Main Library at share your works of fiction and get Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 6, for a discussion with local author feedback and encouragement. We’ll Angela R.H. Weir on her new book Woman of Purpose: Destined for Greatness. In be doing writing exercises to spark this book of encouragement, Weir poignantly and honestly discusses how her your creativity. To get started, send faith has helped her get through some of the darkest, most challenging times an email to Jordan Courtney at of her life. With an uncommon openness, she shares her past as an amazing [email protected]. testament to where she is today. Familiar Evil Book Chat with Author Rannah Gray Do we have Author and award-winning public relations consultant Rannah Gray will be at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional your latest Branch at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 13, to share and discuss her new book Familiar Evil. Written in collaboration with Mary Jane information? Marcantel and the British survivor known as Ethan, the book is about the international search for television personality Scott Update your Rogers. Adults are invited to the Library to hear from Gray, Library card. Marcantel and Kathleen Richey, former Juvenile Court judge and Send us your current President/CEO of LouisianaChildren.org, the statewide email address to umbrella organization for Louisiana CASA and Children’s Advocacy Centers of [email protected]. Louisiana. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentations.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2016, The Source 11 Genealogy

*Searching for *Resources for African-American Genealogy Military Records Adults are invited to the Scotlandville Branch at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, for a class focused on resources to help you research African- Using Fold3 American ancestors. Due to the history of slavery, prejudice and discrimination Fold3 is the Library’s newest against African-Americans in our country, African-Americans were routinely genealogy database, specializing excluded from many records that could have documented details of their daily in military records. Come to the lives. In this class, you will learn search techniques and special records collections Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 that will assist in genealogical research. p.m. Tuesday, February 2, to learn how to search documents using this *Using Wills & Probates database. In this class, adults will Learn how to use wills and probate records to trace your family tree and learn how to track ancestors and discover details of your ancestors’ lives at the Main Library at Goodwood at 10:30 find proof of their military service a.m. Thursday, February 18. In this class, adults will learn the various types of by searching service records, draft probate records, where to find them, and what they contain. Using these records, cards, pension lists, casualty lists you can learn how people were related, what kind of land and property they and other sources. You’ll also learn owned, and even find out who they were feuding with. about Fold3’s features for keeping track of your finds, like Annotations, *Digital Microfilm Reader Class Bookmarks and Spotlights. Archivist Melissa Eastin will teach a work shop on the basics of using the * Library’s new digital microfilm readers at the Main Library at Goodwood at Introduction to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, February 21. Adult participants will learn all aspects of the the FamilySearch machines from loading to printing, and even how to adjust images for clarity. We also will discuss the large amount of microfilm available for public use at the Database Library with tips and techniques for effective searching. The class will be held in Adults can join us at the Main the Special Collections Reading Room on the second floor of the Main Library. Library at Goodwood at 10:30 a.m. Space is limited to 5 people. For more Saturday, February 13, for a class information and to register, call (225) that will explore FamilySearch, an (225) 231-3751. Internet website. This resource is a free genealogy website brought to East Baton Rouge Parish you by FamilySearch International, a nonprofit organization. In this Library Genealogist class, you will learn how to use this Graduation Party database to search or browse United The East Baton Rouge Parish Library States and international records, offers a curriculum of ten classes to help view user submitted genealogies, individuals become more skilled genealogists. We are having a graduation party read free genealogy eBooks, use to honor the second class of genealogists to complete this curriculum. Adults FamilySearch’s wiki pages, add can come enjoy delicious refreshments as we celebrate our graduates at the Main and attach records to your family Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Monday, February 29. We also will share and tree, and even order microfilm from discuss the resources available in the Special Collections Department. the Salt Lake City Library!

The Gardening Bug Your Library offers a variety of classes The Louisiana Master Gardeners at the Library to help you in your The Louisiana Master Gardener program is a service and educational activity genealogy research on offered by the Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter. Representatives from a monthly basis. this group will be at the Zachary Branch at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 18, to *Registration is present a two-part class on orchid care and pruning shrubs, trees and perennials required for all classes. for adults. To register, All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. call (225) 231-3751. To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

12 The Source, February 2016 East Baton Rouge Parish Library It’s Game Time!

African-American History Trivia Game *NFL Madden Celebrate African-American History Month by joining us for a trivia game! Tournament Teens are invited to the Eden Park Branch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, Come gear up for the Super to test their African-American history knowledge in categories including firsts, Bowl with us! Teens are invited music, sports, inventions and more! Play to win the grand prize. Cookies and to the Carver Branch at 3:30 p.m. lemonade will be served. Monday, February 1, Tuesday, Pride and Prejudice February 2 and Thursday, February 4, to participate in a Madden 2016 and Zombies Trivia & tournament on the Xbox One. Craft Day Teen Game Day at Come test your knowledge of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Delmont Gardens Jane Austen and Seth Grahame- Teens are invited to the Delmont Smith with other tweens and teens Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, at the River Center Branch at 4 p.m. February 8, to play Madden ’16 and Thursday, February 4! If you’ve NBA 2K16 on the Xbox! read the book, you can join us for trivia and a fun zombie Valentine’s Day card craft before the movie comes out. Challenge your friends, enjoy some food and play to win prizes! One Book One Community Game Day: Anti-Monopoly Adults and teens are invited to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 11, to celebrate the spring One Book One Community selection Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long by Richard D. White Jr. with a fun game of Anti-Monopoly! We’ll play this variant of Monopoly in which small free Teen Video market competitors can work together to bust up the power blocks of monopolists and “share the wealth”. Game Day Teens grab your friends and bring them to the Fairwood Branch at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, February Scrabble Club for Adults 16, for an afternoon of cookies, If you like Scrabble and want to play without the pressure of a lemonade and fun on two gaming tournament, join other adults at the Main Library at Goodwood at 5 p.m. systems! Wednesday, February 10, to play! Scrabble masters and beginners are welcome to play for fun. Fishing for the Kingfish: A Celebration of Huey P. Long To celebrate the spring One Book One Community selection Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long by Richard D. White Jr., we’re Track Your Library Books inviting teens to the Main Library at Goodwood at 3 p.m. Saturday, Let the Library Elf help you manage your loans and holds. February 20, to participate in a Avoid overdues with email alerts. Huey P. Long-themed scavenger Check multiple Library cards. hunt! Afterwards, we’ll play a game Track books, DVDs, CDs, videos, magazines and more! of two truths and a lie about Huey’s life. Light refreshments Join for FREE! www.libraryelf.com will be served.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2016, The Source 13 It’s Game Time!

Marvelous Gaming Teen Game Day at Jones Creek at Scotlandville It’s game time! Bring your friends to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2:30 Teen gamers can head over to p.m. Saturday, February 20, to play Super Mario 3D World on the Wii U. Join the Scotlandville Branch at 4 p.m. other teens to play and enjoy refreshments! Monday, February 22, to join us for * some marvelous Marvel-themed Let’s Dabble in Scrabble games on the Xbox 360. If you’re an adult word game enthusiast, you’ll want to join others at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in February (except Rocket’s Hideout February 9) to play Scrabble and find out who’ll be the word master! If you’d prefer a fast-paced game with less strategy, we invite you to play Quiddler. If you Game Night for don’t know how to play, don’t sweat it. Instructors will show you how. Prizes Adults will be awarded. If you’re looking for a way to put some happy into your hump day, join other adults at the Jones Anime All the Way Creek Regional Branch at 6 p.m. Wednesdays, February 3 and 17, for a fun night of board games Anime Lovers Unite! from Rocket’s Hideout Cards and If you’re an ‘anime-niac’, you’ll want to join others at the Library to Games! enjoy your favorite movies! Teens are invited to watch anime on the Eden Park Teen Library’s Crunchyroll account. Is there a rumble in your tummy? We’ve got you covered with delicious Ramen noodles to snack on while you watch! Gaming Club Dates, times and locations are listed below. Come satisfy your inner rock • 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, star! Grab your buddies and bring Eden Park Branch them to the Eden Park Branch at • 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, Main Library at Goodwood to hang out with other teens while playing Rock Band 2 on the Xbox • 4 p.m. Monday, February 22, 360. River Center Branch • 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, Brain Games Bluebonnet Regional Branch for Everyone • 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, Everyone is invited to use their Central Branch problem-solving skills to complete an interesting jigsaw puzzle at • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, the Pride-Chaneyville Branch this Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch month. Stop by the Library at anytime, every day in February!

Special Interest

*Ukulele Lessons for Beginners Learn how to play the ukulele at the Library! Come to the Eden Park Branch at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 4, to get basic instruction with simple youth- centered songs on the ukulele! Adult and teen beginners and experienced players are welcome. Ukuleles will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Limited space is available.

14 The Source, February 2016 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Special Interest Teens React to New Dedicated Space at Bluebonnet *Woodworking from A to Z The responses from teens Whether you’re a beginner or about their upgraded space have intermediate level wood crafter, been overwhelmingly positive! this program is for you! If you want “It's awesome! I love the new to learn how to do woodworking architecture, it’s so cool!”, said projects, come to the Greenwell Christina Z., a 6th grader at Springs Road Regional Branch Sherwood Middle School. Students at 3 p.m. Saturdays, February now can enjoy an increase in 13 and 27, to join other adults in computer availability as the learning the fundamentals. You’ll number has doubled, making it gain knowledge of the basics and easier for teens to get homework have the chance to go deeper with and research done. “I like that there advanced techniques! Don’t have any tools yet? Don’t worry, we’ll show you are more computers!” said Jacob F., how to get good tools without breaking the bank. a 6th grader at Sherwood Middle School. The design and color *Woodworking 101 palette was meant to maximize teen If you want to learn to do woodworking projects, join other adults at the comfort and enjoyment. With plush Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, February 10 and 24, to seating areas, vibrant patterns and learn the basics. Experienced woodworker Clyde Sandifer will be at the Library unique embellishments, the Teen to guide you through the beginning stages of woodworking, and share how to Room is the perfect spot for fun, get quality tools at an affordable price. research and socializing. Sherwood Middle School 6th grader Jackson H. said “I like that the chairs are in a circle. It makes it perfect for Teen Advisors socializing. I also like the bouncy chairs." Eden Park Teen Advisory Board Help us make the Eden Park Branch a fun place to be! Teens are invited to the Library at 4 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, to suggest program ideas and create programs, help decorate the Teen Department and make new friends along the way! The benefits of membership include working off Library fines, earning volunteer hours for school clubs and earning a good job or college recommendation. Bluebonnet Teen Advisory Group Come be a part of history when you join the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Teen Advisory Group! Bring your friends to the Library at 3 p.m. Monday, February 1, to share program and book ideas, make new friends and help make the branch a is published monthly by the fun place to hang out. Public Relations Department of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library * 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Zachary Teen Council Meeting: (225) 231‑3710 To receive a hard or electronic copy of The Source, We Love Chocolate! or update your mailing address, email the Hey teens! It’s a great time to come find out what the Teen Council is all Public Relations Department: [email protected] about! Bring your friends with you to the Zachary Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday, The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is a community service organization that connects our February 13, to join the business meeting. Afterwards, we’ll devote our time to all citizens with information, resources, materials, things chocolate! Enjoy games and trivia about chocolate, chocolate-related book technology, and experiences in order to make talks and a chocolate fountain! Be sure to register. a positive difference in their lives.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2016, The Source 15 Tunes at Noon with the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra The Tunes at Noon series is a FREE music program produced by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra each month, now through March! Everyone is invited to the Main Library at Goodwood at noon Wednesday, February 3, to be soothed by the dulcet tones of the musical masters in various melodic tempos. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program at the Library The Capital Area United Way, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other local organizations, assists low income families with free tax preparation of their federal and state Library Board of Control President income tax returns through the Volunteer Kizzy Payton gets ready for One Book Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). This program helps local residents to One Community! receive tax credits for which they are eligible, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit and Education Credit. This program will take place at the Baker, Fairwood and Jones Creek Regional Branches now through mid-April. February dates and times are listed below. For more information, call the Library location directly. • 9 a.m. - Noon Tuesday, February 2 • 5-8 p.m. Thursday, February 18 • 5-8 p.m. Thursday, February 4 • 9 a.m. - Noon Tuesday, February 23

One Book * One Community • 5-8 p.m. Thursday, February 11 • 5-8 p.m. Thursday, February 25 2016 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, February 13 • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, February 27 • 9 a.m. - Noon Tuesday, February 16 DON’T FORGET! Bring the whole family AARP Tax Aide at the Library to join us for the spring The AARP Tax Aide program is the nation’s largest, free, volunteer-run tax 2016 One Book One counseling and preparation service. Tax aides will be at the Library February Community Kick-Off through mid-April to E-file tax returns and help with most of the tax issues that are faced by low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to adults 6:30 p.m. ages 60 and older. The service will be closed for all East Baton Rouge Parish Saturday, February 20 holidays. Dates, times and locations are listed below. Main Library at Goodwood 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Main Library at Goodwood • Mondays, February 1-April 4 Dancing Hueys · Games • Tuesdays, February 2-April 5 Soapbox Talks · Music · Food • Wednesdays, February 3-April 6 FREE for everyone! • Thursdays, February 4-April 7

9-11:45 a.m. at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch • Mondays, February 1-April 11 DONATE BLOOD • Wednesdays, February3-April 6 The LifeShare Blood Services donor bus will be in the 9:30 a.m. – Noon at the Central Branch parking lot at the • Tuesdays, February 2-April 5 Main Library at Goodwood 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Wednesdays, February 3-April 6 Saturday, February 13.

16 The Source, February 2016 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Book Clubs for Kids *The Artsy Smartsy Special Presentation for Kids Book Club Gather with other children ages 6-11 at the Pride-Chaneyville *Just Kids Dental Visits the Library Branch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 6, to discuss books about It’s important for children to keep their teeth clean and healthy! To help them sculptures. You’ll hear a reading learn how to take good care of their teeth, representatives from Just Kids Dental of Look! Look! Look! at Sculpture by will be at the Scotlandville Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, February 22, to give a Nancy Wallace. Afterwards, we’ll presentation on dental hygiene for children ages 4-5. create our own sculptures using *A Visit from Venessa the Louisiana Mermaid! craft supplies. Do you love mermaids as much as we do? We know you’ll want to join *Zachary Zealous other children ages 0-6 at the Library in February for a special presentation by our beautiful aquatic friend, Venessa the Louisiana Mermaid! Kids can enjoy Book Worms special mermaid-themed storytimes and presentations on ocean conservancy at Come to the Zachary Branch eight Library locations this month. Dates, times and locations are listed below. at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, Registration is required for all. For more information and to register, call the hang out with other children ages Library location directly. 8-11 and hear a reading of Swiss • 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, Zachary Branch Family Robinson by Johann Wyss. • 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Afterwards, we’ll use LEGO® • 10 a.m. Thursday, February 18, Scotlandville Branch pieces to create tree houses and other structures inspired by the novel! New members are invited to Book Clubs for Kids join us.

*High Five Book Club Games Come join the High Five Book Club! Children ages 9-11 are invited to the for Kids! Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 18, to identify clues * from the plot of We the Children by Andrew Clements and discuss their favorite Winter Chess part of the story. Afterwards, we’ll color an intricate coin design craft. The book Lessons selection for March is Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary. Chess classes are being offered *Fairwood Awesome Bookworms (FAB) for beginners who never played chess and for intermediate level Children ages 7-11 are invited to the players. Come to the Main Library Fairwood Branch at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Goodwood at 10 a.m. Saturdays, February 23, to learn unsolved mysteries. February 6 and 20, to learn the From Bigfoot to unidentified flying objects basics of chess. This class is for (UFOs), we’ll discuss the many mysteries children ages 9 to 13 (brave adults in our world. Afterwards, we’ll use Play- are welcome, younger children must Doh to create a likeness of an alien, the have the permission of the chess Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot and more! coach and be accompanied by an *Central’s Book Worms adult). After the five sessions, we’ll have a novice chess tournament Book Club Friday, March 5. Kids ages 8-11 are invited to the Central Branch at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 11, to join our book club! We’ll listen to excerpts from Jeff Kinney’s The Third Wheel from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Later, we’ll make cool friendship bracelets for a Valentine.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2016, The Source 17 Crafts CHECK OUT THESE for Kids ALEXANDER STREET PRESS *Chinese DATABASES IN THE DIGITAL LIBRARY! New Year Crafts • THE CRITERION COLLECTION (films) Children ages 5-11 are invited • THEATRE IN VIDEO to the Zachary Branch at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 13, to use craft • MEET THE PRESS supplies and learn how to make • 60 MINUTES Chinese characters in celebration of • ST ANFORD EXECUTIVE BRIEFING SERIES the Chinese New Year. I’m a Mardi Gras Fan! Just visit us in the Digital Library If you love Mardi Gras as much at www.ebrpl.com. as we do, you’ll want to join other All you need is your Library card to get started! children ages 2 and up when they stop by the Children’s room at any time between 2 and 4 p.m. Monday, February 8, to show their Mardi You are cordially invited to an exclusive VIP viewing party for Gras spirit by decorating a fan with Mardi Gras colors and clipart! Cards for Soldiers Join us in the Children’s Room at the Baker Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, February 1 – Friday, February 5, to make Valentine’s Day cards for our troops and wounded warriors. This craft is for children ages 5-11.

A Movie for Kids *Leap Day Monday Friday, February 5 Movie Pajama Party Doors Open, Red Carpet Begins: 7 p.m. Leap Day is a special day that only happens once every four years! Live Viewing: 8 p.m. Help us celebrate the magic of Leap Cocktail Attire Required Day by joining other children of ~ Special Scholarship Award Presentation ~ all ages for a jolly holiday at the Main Library at Goodwood Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:15 p.m. Monday, February 29. 7711 Goodwood Blvd. We’ll be watching Mary Poppins, a (LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE) movie based on the books of P.L. RSVP by 2/1/16 via Eventbrite at Travers about a magical nanny http://imageawardspartybatonrouge.eventbrite.com who changes the lives of the Banks The NAACP Image Awards, the nation's premier multi-cultural family! Children are encouraged awards show, will be televised live on TV One from the to wear their favorite Library- Pasadena Civic Auditorium appropriate pajamas and bring their own snacks to enjoy while Watch TV One on Cox channel 216 they watch.

18 The Source, February 2016 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 Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 2, 16, 23 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, February 11, 18, 25 Main Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 2, 16, 23 Zachary 10 a.m. Tuesdays, February 2, 16, 23 Toddler Time – for walking children through 2 years old Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Central 10 a.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Fairwood 10:30 a.m. Mondays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 2, 16, 23 Main Library 10 a.m. Tuesdays, February 2, 16, 23 Pride-Chaneyville 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Scotlandville 10 a.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Preschool Storytime – for children 3 to 5 years old Baker 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Central 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Delmont Gardens 10:30 a.m. Mondays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Fairwood 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, February 11, 18, 25 Greenwell Springs 10 a.m. Tuesdays, February 2, 16, 23 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 2, 16, 23 Main Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 2, 16, 23 Pride-Chaneyville 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 River Center 10 a.m. Thursdays, February 11, 18, 25 Scotlandville 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 PJ or Night Storytime Fairwood 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 16 Greenwell Springs 7 p.m. Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25 Jones Creek 7 p.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Family Storytime Central 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, February 2, 16, 23 Eden Park 4:30 p.m. Mondays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 Main Library 7 p.m. Tuesdays, February 2, 16 Scotlandville 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 Fun Time Storytime Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Mondays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2016, The Source 19 ~ STORYTIME & CRAFT ~ torytimes are age- and developmental-specific opportunities for bringing children Sand 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 Description & Age Group

4:30 p.m. Monday, February 1- Various picture books by Make a handprint peace flower craft, Thursday, February 4, Fairwood Branch and about African-Americans ages 3-11

*10 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, The Berenstain Bears’ Funny Valentine Make a Valentine’s Day frog mask craft, Delmont Gardens Branch by Jan & Stan Berenstain ages 3-7

*4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, Mae and the Moon Make a sign craft with a love note to Central Branch by Jami Gigot someone special, ages 5-7

*4 p.m. Thursday, February 4, Flamingos Use pink construction paper to make a Carver Branch by Kate Riggs flaming craft, ages 8-11

*10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 6, Meet Me at the Moon Make a sign craft with a love note to Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Gianna Marino someone special, ages 5-11

*2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 6, Guess How Much I Love You Make a sign craft with a love note to Jones Creek Regional Branch by Sam McBratney someone special, ages 5-7

*3 p.m. Monday, February 8, The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever Learn how to knot a heart friendship Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Brenda Ferber bracelet, ages 8-11

*4 p.m. Monday, February 8, Goodnight NOLA Make a paper Mardi Gras bead craft, Scotlandville Branch by Cornell P. Landry ages 8-11

*10:30 a.m. Love Monster Make a fun craft using a paper plate and Wednesday, February 10, Zachary Branch by Rachel Bright red tissue paper, ages 2-5

*4 p.m. Thursday, February 11, Frogs Make a frog craft using green paper Carver Branch by Nic Bishop hearts, ages 4-7

*4 p.m. Thursday, February 11, Zombie in Love Make a heart friendship bracelet, ages 8-11 Delmont Gardens Branch by Kelly DiPucchio

*4 p.m. February 11, Froggy’s First Kiss Make a Valentine frog mask craft, Eden Park Branch by Jonathan London ages 3 and up

*10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13, Friendship is Like a Seesaw Make a heart friendship bracelet, ages 5-11 Baker Branch by Shona Innes

*10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13, The Biggest Valentine Ever Make a cute Valentine puppet, Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Steven Kroll ages 6-9

*11 a.m. Saturday, February 13, Be Mine, Be Mine, Sweet Valentine Make a clothespin butterfly craft, ages 3-6 Jones Creek Regional Branch by Sarah Weeks

*2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 13, Little Mouse’s Big Valentine Make a little mouse Valentine, Pride-Chaneyville Branch by Thacher Hurd ages 4-7

*11 a.m. Saturday, February 13, The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever Use a red plastic cup to make a Valentine’s Scotlandville Branch by Brenda Ferber Day gift craft, ages 5-7

*4 p.m. Monday, February 15, The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem’s Design a bookmark craft, Carver Branch Greatest Bookstore ages 9-11 by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

20 The Source, February 2016 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Time, Date, Location Story Title & Author Craft Description & Age Group

*4 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, Fire Boy to the Rescue Make a fireman stick craft, Carver Branch by Edward Miller ages 6-8

*3 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, Various stories Use LEGO® pieces to make something Carver Branch special, ages 4-8

*3 p.m. Wednesday, February 17 Butterfly Park Make a painted butterfly craft, Delmont Gardens Branch by Elly MacKay ages 5-9

3 p.m. Thursday, February 18, A Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr. Create mini marching signs, Eden Park Branch by David A. Adler ages 7-11

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A short biography of present-day African- Make a pair of 3D viewing glasses, Thursday, February 18, River Center Branch American inventor Kenneth J. Dunkley ages 5-11

*4 p.m. Saturday, February 20, Guess How Much I Love You Make a hanging sign craft, ages 4-11 Baker Branch by Sam McBratney

*10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 20, U.S. Presidents Make a patriotic pinwheel craft, River Center Branch by Ken Jennings ages 7-11

*4 p.m. Monday, February 22, BigMama’s Make a picture frame craft, ages 6-8 Carver Branch by Donald Crews

*4 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, Thirty-Three Multicultural Tales to Tell Make a wreath craft using handprints, Delmont Gardens Branch by Pleasant DeSpain ages 3-7

*4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 25, My First Kwanzaa Decorate a savings bank, ages 6-9 Carver Branch by Karen Katz

*11 a.m. Saturday, February 27, Could a Whale Swim to the Moon? Make a blue whale craft out of an egg Central Branch by Camilla de la Bedoyere carton, ages 3-6

*2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 27, Polar Bear Morning Create a polar bear mosaic craft, ages 6-11 Pride-Chaneyville Branch by Lauren Thompson

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East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2016, The Source 21 Adult Book Clubs @ Your Library – Book of the Month –

Baker Branch Pride-Chaneyville Branch

• Baker Evening Book Club • Crafting for a Cause Tuesday, February 2, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 1 p.m. God Help the Child Harmony Books by Toni Morrison by Philip Gulley • Baker Morning Book Club • Like It or Not Book Club Monday, February 8, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 10:30 a.m. Alert Greenwell Springs Road Kingfish: The Reign of Huey P. Long by James Patterson Regional Branch by Richard D. White Jr. • Seekers Book Club Carver Branch Sunday, February 21, 3 p.m. Main Library • Gumbo Book Club Beautiful in God’s Eyes • Mystery Lovers Book Club Saturday, February 20, 1 p.m. by Elizabeth George Tuesday, February 2, Noon No title chosen Mysteries set in Mexico and the Jones Creek Regional Branch Carribean. Central Branch • The Book Friends Club • Historical Novel Book Club • Central Book Club Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 11 a.m. Open discussion All the Stars in the Heavens by Adriana Trigiani The Dream Lover • JCR Historical Society Book Club by Elizabeth Berg Tuesday, February 16, 7 p.m. • French Culture Club The Heart of Everything That Is: Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m. Eden Park Branch The Untold Story of Red Cloud, La Vie Devant Soi an American Legend by Romain Gary • February Book Club by Bob Drury Tuesday, February 16, 5 p.m. • RENEW Book Club I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings • JCR Book Club Tuesday, February 23, 7 p.m. by Maya Angelou Tuesday, February 16, 7 p.m. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Birdsong by Rebecca Skloot by Sebastian Faulk

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COMPUTER CLASSES @ THE LIBRARY In addition to free online classes in Gale Courses (formally Learn4Life), Learning Express and our newest resources, Atomic Training, Treehouse and Lynda, the following computer classes will be held throughout the month of February. Registration for some classes is Visit a Library branch near you for required. For more information or to register, call the Library branch directly or log on to free WiFi and computer use! www.ebrpl.com for free resources and downloads. Baker Branch Eden Park Branch Main Library at Goodwood Facebook for Beginners Computers without Fear Watching Movies on Criterion and 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 10 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 13 IndieFlix Introduction to the Internet Introduction to Ebook Readers 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 2 4 p.m. Monday, February 15 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 17 Computers without Fear Email for Beginners Introduction to Excel 9 a.m. Wednesdays, February 3 & 17 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 17 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 20 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Bluebonnet Regional Branch Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 27 9 a.m. Thursday, February 4 Computers without Fear Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 10 a.m. Thursday, February 4 Fairwood Branch 9 a.m. Saturday, February 6 Introduction to the Internet Introduction to the Internet Introduction to the Internet 10 a.m. Thursday, February 11 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 4 9 a.m. Thursday, February 11 Library’s Catalog & Databases Introduction to Word Facebook 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 16 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 25 2 p.m. Saturday, February 13 Introduction to Pinterest Greenwell Springs Road Beginning Word 2010 3:30 p.m. Thursday, February 18 Regional Branch 9 a.m. Monday, February 15 Introduction to Word 2010 Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2010 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 23 Internet Basics 3 p.m. Thursday, February 4 9 a.m. Saturday, February 20 Create a Resumé Tables: an Intermediate Microsoft 10 a.m. Thursday, February 25 Getting to Know Your Email 3 p.m. Thursday, February 11 Word 2010 Class 9 a.m. Monday, February 22 Carver Branch Facebook Basics Computers without Fear 3 p.m. Thursday, February 18 Learning at Lynda.com 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 23 10 a.m. Monday, February 1 Intermediate Word Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 3 p.m. Thursday, February 25 Introduction to Emailing 9 a.m. Thursday, February 25 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 2 Jones Creek Regional Branch Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 Using Music Online and Freegal 9 a.m. Saturday, February 27 10 a.m. Monday, February 8 Introduction to Computers* 10 a.m. Saturday, February 6 Introduction to PowerPoint Scotlandville Branch 10 a.m. Monday, February 15 Introduction to the Internet* 10 a.m. Thursday, February 11 Introduction to Computers Overdrive Troubleshooting: Get Help 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 2 Introduction to PowerPoint* Downloading Ebooks 10 a.m. Saturday, February 13 Introduction to the Internet 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 16 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 16 Introduction to the Library’s Online Create a Resumé in Word Introduction to Library’s Catalog & 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 23 Catalog & Databases* 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 17 Online Databases 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 23 Delmont Gardens Branch Introduction to Microsoft Word* Computers without Fear 10 a.m. Saturday, February 20 *Indicates that registration is required. 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 2 Introduction to Microsoft Excel* 2 p.m. Thursday, February 4 10 a.m. Saturday, February 27 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 16 African-American Genealogical Resources 2 p.m. Thursday, February 18 Don't miss out, The Tech Lab update your at the Main Library at Goodwood is open to serve you! Library card! Check out the online calendar for a listing of dates and times.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2016, 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. OnView at the Library Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Bluebonnet Branch Jones Creek Regional Branch Fairwood Branch Library 12910 Old Hammond Highway (225) 924‑9384 Mardi Gras Memories Mardi Gras Memories Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Local photographer Claude Lindsey Local photographer Claude Lindsey Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. displays parade photos from various displays parade photos from various Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. krewes and social clubs from New krewes and social clubs from New Greenwell Springs Road Orleans and Orion of Baton Rouge. Orleans and Orion of Baton Rouge. Regional Branch Library 11300 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 274‑4440 Greenwell Springs Road Regional Main Library at Goodwood Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Branch DeBose Visual Arts Contest Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Paintings and Watercolors Students who participated in the DeBose Jones Creek Regional Branch Library Local Artist Glenda McGlothlin will show Foundation’s Visual Arts Contest display 6222 Jones Creek Road (225) 756‑1140 her works in various mediums. their art. Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Paintings and Drawings Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Local artist Samuel Nealond will display Pride‑Chaneyville Branch Library his paintings and drawings. 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. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. River Center Branch Library Every Man a King 120 St. Louis Street (225) 389‑4967 Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. FREE One Book One Community Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Kick-Off Scotlandville Branch Library One Book * One Community 6:30 p.m. Saturday, February 20 7373 Scenic Highway (225) 354‑7540 2016 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the Main Library at Goodwood Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Dancing Hueys, Soapbox Talks, Games, Music, Food Zachary Branch Library 1900 Church Street (225) 658‑1840 THIS SPRING: Book Discussions, Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Programs, Movies & More Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Schedule: www.ebrpl.com Library Information Visit us at: (225) 231‑3750 Text a Librarian (225) 361-8476 www.ebrpl.com