FEBRUARY 2018

We’re Over the Moon about the One Book One Community LAUNCH PARTY! t’s that time again – time to begin the 2018 One Book One Community (OBOC) Icelebration! Everyone in the whole family is invited to join us for a FREE, fun, family friendly LAUNCH PARTY at the Main Library at Goodwood at 6 p.m. Saturday, February 24, in honor of this year’s selection Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. The title was first announced at the annual Louisiana Book Festival downtown in October 2017. As always, there’ll be FREE food, music, games & prizes, face painting, stargazing with the Library's Dobsonian telescope, and even a Moon Walk (cake walk)! Our special guests include Dr. Tamiara Wade, former Learning Expert at the NASA Stennis Space Center, and teen astronaut in training Alyssa Carson, who attended Space Camp seven times, Space Academy three times, Robotics Academy once, and is the youngest to graduate from the Advanced Space Academy! Learn more about Carson at www.nasablueberry.com. Partners Forum 35 also ONE BOOK will be on hand to welcome the NASA STEM Team! For a ONE COMMUNITY complete list of OBOC events, visit the online InfoGuide at East Baton Rouge Parish Library www.ReadOneBook.org.

Mid City Micro-Con: Welcome to Wakanda Come to the Mid City Micro-Con to gear up for the including the 2008 Black Panther annual; and many more release of Marvel’s Black Panther at the Main Library at professionals and experts from the comics and cosplay Goodwood from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, communities. Join our guests for discussions February 10! This ‘marvel’ous Black Panther- of their work, as well as special topics such themed event celebrates diversity in as diversity, body image and comics in comic book characters, creators and Louisiana. There also will be a cosplay their fans. We’ll highlight the range competition for teens and adults. All of voices in comics and fandom attendees are invited to cosplay for with discussion panels, a comics and the event. For a full schedule of events, arts market, cosplay, workshops, film list of participating guests, cosplay screenings, games and prizes! Special guests rules and competition guide and more include the creators of Tuskegee Heirs, comic information on diversity in comics, please artist and illustrator Marcus Williams and children’s visit the Mid City Micro-Con InfoGuide at www.ebrpl. book author Greg Burnham; prolific comic book inker com, or contact Samantha Belmont at [email protected] Roland Paris, who has worked on Marvel and DC titles, or (225) 231-3710.

Inside: The Brides of La Baleine • BREC’s ZooMobile • African-American Heroes • and more! “Stoppard’s richest, most ravishing comedy to date, a play of wit, intellect, language, brio and … emotion. Exhilarating!” — The New York Times

The Library Road Show is on Metro 21! The Library Road Show is a 30-minute, once-a-month television show that features news, events, services and programs available through the East Baton Rouge Parish at the Library. Watch this program on TV Shaver Theatre Cox Cable Channel 21 (Metro 21) every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m., Saturday 105 Dalrymple Dr. at 8 a.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. to find out what’s going on atyour East Baton Rouge Parish Library! ARCADIA moves effortlessly between 1809 and the present Missed an episode? Just visit our at the elegant Coverly estate. In 1809, the brilliant thirteen-year-old YouTube page at www.youtube. Lady Thomasina and her tutor delve into intellectual and romantic com/ user/EBRPLibraryTV to issues. Her story is interlaced with the present where the check out the archives and catch up Coverly descendents research a scandal involving Lord Byron. on the latest show. This brilliant play explores the nature of truth and time.

Shows at 7:30 p.m. Shows at 2 p.m. 2/14 2/18 2/15 2/25 2/16 For more information and to 2/17 purchase tickets, visit 2/20 www.swinepalace.org/arcadia 2/21 2/23 2/24 The Food for Fines Numbers are In! Generous Library patrons brought 17,608 pounds of non- perishable food to the Library throughout December 2017 as The Maurice Sendak part of the Food for Fines holiday Memorial Exhibition incentive program. That’s roughly Your East Baton Rouge Parish Library Children’s 14,673 meals! Services Department is now displaying Maurice Sendak: 50 Years, Works, Reasons at the Main Library at Goodwood, a special exhibition celebrating the work of late children’s book illustrator and writer Maurice Sendak. Check out the display in the Children’s Room now through Sunday, February 25.

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.

2 The Source, February 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Red Stick Farmers Market at the Library The Red Stick Farmers Market at the Library will be closed until mid-February. Be on the lookout for the Market tent and yard signs in the Main Library parking lot!

Play Bingo at the Library! This game never gets old, so grab your friends and family and join us each month for a roaring Adults, All Ages game of bingo at the Library! Win prizes and enjoy snacks while you play! *Registration is required for Telescope Training Class some. Bingo game dates, times and Adults can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 8 p.m. locations are listed below. Thursday, February 1, for a brief presentation on how to use and • 4 p.m. Wednesdays, February 7 care for the Library’s Dobsonian telescope. This telescope also & 21, Scotlandville Branch is available to borrow. All that’s required is attendance at the • *11 a.m. Saturday, February 10, training class and your Library card. Central Branch Veterans Connect: • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February Coffee & Conversation 21, Delmont Gardens Branch • *6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22, Are you a veteran? We would be pleased to have you join us at the Pride- Jones Creek Regional Branch Chaneyville Branch at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, for a light breakfast, piping hot coffee and lively conversation! This program is FREE and open to veterans of all ages and branches of the military. Come enjoy the company of fellow veterans Enjoy the magazines in our community. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library thanks you for your service! you love…Digitally! Adult Coloring Sessions at the Library With RBdigital & Flipster, you can read titles on a wide variety of Need to decompress from a long day at the office? Maybe you’re just looking topics from A-Z for FREE on your for a way to get creative and relieve stress. Either way, we’re here to help! Adults computer, tablet and smartphone. are invited to join us at the Library this month for FREE coloring sessions. We’ll provide the coloring sheets and colors, but Check them out in the you should feel free to bring your own. Dates, Digital Library at times and locations are listed below. www.ebrpl.com. All you need is your Library card! • 3 p.m. Monday, February 5, River Center Branch • 7 p.m. Monday, February 5, Main Library at Goodwood • 6:30 p.m. Mondays, February 12 & 26, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch LIBRARY CLOSURE • 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, All locations of the Main Library at Goodwood East Baton Rouge • 7 p.m. Monday, February 19, Parish Library Main Library at Goodwood will be closed • 4 p.m. Thursday, February 28, Tuesday, February 13, Eden Park Branch in observance of Mardi Gras.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2018, The Source 3 Business Digital Updates & New Resources & Legal Digital Resource Update • Atomic Training is now listed as Hoonuit in the Digital Library. • Literati is now listed as Credo Reference in the Digital Library. Start your research and browse articles on varying topics today at www.ebrpl.com/ DigitalLibrary! Introducing the OverDrive Business Library eReading Room! Your East Baton Rouge Parish Library has recently added a Business Library to the OverDrive resource! To access it, simply go to OverDrive in the Digital Library, select the “Collections” drop down menu at the top left of your screen, and then choose “Business Library” from the Special options. Using this resource is FREE, all you need is your Library card! Go to www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary to get started. Here’s what you can find in the Business Library: SCORE: Simple Steps • Careers for Starting Your • Business Finance Business • Entrepreneurship Have you resolved to start your business this year? SCORE Baton • IT & Programming Rouge will offer a FREE workshop, Simple Steps for Starting Your • Leadership & Management Business, at the Main Library at • Marketing Goodwood at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 6. Business mentoring • Productivity also is available at the Main Library • Technology every Wednesday for those with appointments. For appointments • Job Searching and more information, contact the SCORE office at (225) 215-0080. Visit the SCORE website at www. scorebr.org, to learn more. Finance

AARP Tax Aide at the Library Ask A Lawyer The AARP Tax Aide program is the nation’s largest, FREE, volunteer-run tax There will be no Ask a Lawyer counseling and preparation service. Tax aides will be at the Library February program in February. through mid-April to E-file tax returns and help with most of the tax issues that Be sure to check the March are faced by low- and middle-income taxpayers, with special attention to adults newsletter for upcoming sessions. ages 60 and older. The service will be closed for all East Baton Rouge Parish holidays. Here’s the schedule: 8 – noon at the Main Library at Goodwood SAVE THE DATE • Tuesdays, February 6 – April 10 (except February 13) • Wednesdays, February 7 – April 11 LASM Discovery Dome Presentations March 5 – 28, 9 – 11:45 a.m. at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch in conjunction with • Mondays, February 5 – April 9 Hidden Figures. Check • Wednesdays, February 7 – April 11 the online calendar at www.ebrpl.com for 9:30 a.m. – noon at the Central Branch details. • Tuesdays, February 6 – April 10 (except February 13) • Wednesdays, February 7 – April 4

4 The Source, February 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Finance Career Path

FREE Tax Prep with VITA *Jobs That Make a Adults are welcome at the Difference: Serve a Library this month to have their taxes completed FREE of Term with Americorps! charge by certified professional Looking for a way to tax preparers from Volunteer severe your community? Income Tax Assistance (VITA). We can help you find The Capital Area United Way opportunities! Interested (CAUW) offers an appointment adults and teens can come booking feature from their to Conference Room 102 website that can help make your of the Main Library at tax prep process go smoothly. Goodwood at 10 a.m. Saturday, February Simply visit http://www.cauw. 24, for a FREE seminar that’ll cover the org/vita/appointments to reserve your spot. For more information about ways you can get started. Americorps this service, visit www.cauw.org/vita. Here’s the schedule: offers numerous opportunities for people of all ages to serve with local Baker Branch non-profits, make a positive impact and • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, February 1, 8, 15 & 22 gain valuable experience. Serve for ten • 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 months or more, help your community, • 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Sundays, February 4, 11, 18 & 25 and get paid while doing it! The SBPusa Carver Branch (formally St. Bernard Project) is now • 3:30 – 8 p.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20 & 27 hiring for their available disaster • 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, February 10 & 24 recovery jobs. During the seminar, you’ll Fairwood Branch hear from Demitria Larry of Americorps • 5 – 8 p.m. Wednesdays, February 7, 14 & 21 and SBPusa about the positions her • 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays, February 10 & 24 organization is looking to fill right now, as well as general assignments through Jones Creek Regional Branch Americorps. Registration is required. To • 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 5 – 8 p.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20 & 27 register, visit www.careercenterbr.com/ • 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 5 – 8 p.m. Thursdays, February 1, 8, 15 & 22 events/. • 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, February 10, 17 & 24 *Mastering the Job Interview FREE Super Are you searching for a new job? Your performance during an interview Tax Day can determine whether or not you get 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, your dream job. Learn how to perfect February 3, Volunteer Income your job interview skills through this Tax Assistance (VITA) and the FREE seminar! Adults can come to American Association of Retired the Main Library at Goodwood at 10 Persons (AARP) will join with a.m. Saturday, February 17, to get tips other community helpers for a for a great interview, common traps day of FREE tax assistance at the and pitfalls to avoid and interactive Main Library at Goodwood. For more information and to register, demonstrations for answering the visit www.cauw.org/supertaxday, or call 211 or (225) 383-2643. most common interview questions. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call the Career Center at (225) 231-3733 or visit SAVE THE DATE www.careercenterbr.com/events/. The Kilted Man at the Library 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, Main Library at Goodwood All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, Bluebonnet Regional Branch To register, call the Library branch directly. 4 p.m. Monday, March 5, Jones Creek Regional Branch For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2018, The Source 5 Health Health & Wellness & Fitness Lunchtime Lecture: *Your Pace or Mine Dealing with Pain & Inflammation Walking Club Adults can come to the Scotlandville Branch at The Jones Creek Regional noon Thursday, February 22, for a FREE lecture led Branch adult walking club will by experienced chiropractor Dr. Wayne H. Johnson. meet at the Library at 6 p.m. every Attendees will get tips and advice on how to prevent Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and treat pain and inflammation. in February, to walk mapped routes surrounding the branch. In the Mindful Meditation Class event of evening showers, we’ll Relax and retreat from the rat race at the Library walk indoors. All fitness levels are this month. Adults can come to the Main Library welcome! at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 15, to enjoy an hour of relaxation and quiet the Join the Main Library mind. Meditation has proven useful in stress Walking & Aerobics relief, mental clarity, focus and biofeedback. Club! A new year, a new you! The * Main Library Walking Club has Heartfulness Meditation Workshop expanded its schedule and now Be good to your heart. Adults can come to the Jones Creek Regional includes an aerobic workout Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 11, for a meditation and relaxation session. Adults are invited to the workshop led by Nitin Gupta. The goals of the workshop include promoting Main Library at Goodwood four relaxation, reducing stress, improving focus and creating internal peace times per week to get moving! that reflects on the outside. On outdoor walking days, we will walk around the Library and through the nearby gardens. Every Chair Yoga for Adults fourth Tuesday we will begin by climbing stairs to the third floor Adults can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 before and after a brief walk. Be p.m. Thursday, February 8, to enjoy a gentle, hour-long sure to wear comfortable clothes course designed for relaxation and quiet the mind. This and shoes! Check out the weekly type of yoga is practiced using a chair, and is perfect for schedule below. seniors because there is no need to stand, contort or get down on the floor! We’ll also incorporate some stretching • 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays, and range of motion techniques that you can use at home. Wednesdays & Thursdays, If you have a medical condition, please seek physician Outdoor Walk approval before attending. • 12:05 – 12:45 p.m. Fridays, Aerobics & Toning *Alzheimer’s Caregivers * Jones Creek Pacers Support Group Meeting Aerobics Club for Dianne Miller will be at the Jones Adults Creek Regional Branch at 1 p.m. Monday, As an addition to the Your Pace February 19, to lead an information-sharing or Mine Walking Club, the Pacers meeting for adults held with the caregivers Aerobics Club for adults will meet of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease at the Jones Creek Regional Branch or dementia. Alzheimer’s Services of the at 9:30 a.m. every Monday and Capital Area sponsors this FREE and public Friday in February, for a session of program. rhythmic dance and exercise. All fitness levels are welcome to join All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. us! To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

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

Crafting for a Cause at Pride *Mardi Gras Bead Learn a new skill in the new year! Join other adults at the Pride-Chaneyville Upcycle Craft Branch at 1 p.m. every Thursday in February, for a chance to create something Before you beautiful and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. All skill levels are welcome. discard those Mardi Donations of yarn, supplies or finished items also are welcome. Gras beads, bring Crochet Compassion with Plastic Bags some to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Adults are invited to learn how to turn plastic bags into plastic yarn (plarn) Wednesday, February 28, at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 10 a.m. Thursdays, February 1 and 15. to upcycle them into fun With plarn, we’ll create a lightweight, weather resistant sleeping mat that can be coasters that you can use used by those in need. No crochet skills are necessary. Share your compassion by all year! Make some flattening bags, cutting strips and making balls of plarn. especially for St. Patrick’s Day or show your school Threadheads: A Contemporary Crochet Club colors. The design Adults are invited to join us at the Scotlandville Branch at 5:30 p.m. possibilities are endless! Wednesdays, February 7 and 21, to craft with other crochet enthusiasts. Each participant will need to bring their own size H or larger crochet hook and a skein *Big Crafts of yarn. Beginners and experienced threadheads both are welcome! for Fat Bluebonnet Knitting Nook Tuesday! If you would like to learn how to knit, Are you ready to get join other adults at the Bluebonnet Regional crafty? Adults are invited to the Branch at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, February Greenwell Springs Road Regional 8 and 22, to learn how to knit your own Branch at 10 a.m. Saturday, February projects! We’ll show you how to create all 3, to choose from two awesome craft kinds of items, from dishcloths and scarves, projects just in time for Mardi Gras! to shawls and blankets! Limited supplies are Make a festive umbrella perfect for available, so please bring a pair of size 8, 9, your next second line, or create a 10 or 10 ½ knitting needles and at least one door wreath to show your holiday ball of yarn. Bring a notepad for any note- spirit. Refreshments will be served. taking you may want to do. All skill levels and left-handers are welcome! DIY Mason Jar Off the Hook Crochet Club Candle Holder Crochet isn’t just for your grandmother! It’s a fun and relaxing way to create Centerpiece something wonderful. Adults are invited to the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. Do you want a unique Thursday, February 8, to join the Off the Hook Crochet Club and learn how to centerpiece to make just in time make a hat, scarf, blanket or stuffed animal! No skills? Don’t worry, we’ll hook for Valentine’s Day? Try a do-it- you up! yourself mason jar centerpiece craft with other adults! Bring Bluebonnet Crochet Corner your creativity with you to the Join other adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, River Center Branch at 4:30 p.m. February 8 and 22, to learn how to make hats, scarves, shawls, sweaters and other Thursday, February 8, to let your items that make perfect holiday gifts! Whether you’re a beginner seeking to learn crafty juices flow. Chalkboard the basics of crochet, or an experienced crocheter looking for a fun challenge, this paint will darken the sides of your class is for you. Please bring a U.S. size H, I or J (5.0, 5.5 or 6.0 mm) crochet hook. project while a heart-shaped sticker Yarn will be provided but participants should feel free to bring their own. will leave an opening just right for candle light to glow through! Hand Quilting for Beginners Take time from your busy schedule to relax and enjoy the company of other adult crafters at the Central Branch at 6 p.m. Wednesdays, February 7 and 21. More Arts & Crafts Attendees should feel free to work on their current project or learn how to begin on next page ➥ a new one. Don’t forget to bring a needle, thread and fabric!

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

*Make African Doll Crafts! Three-Part Black History Month Experienced crafter JoAnn Fryling will be back at Film Series the Library again this year to give a fun craft tutorial. Adults are invited to celebrate Black History Month Adults are invited to the Scotlandville Branch at 10:30 at the Carver Branch this month by watching three films a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, February 15, to learn how to that highlight the stories of African-Americans throughout create a beautiful African doll craft. All supplies will be history. Check out the show times: provided. • 5 p.m. Thursday, February 8, Glory * Deco Mesh Wreath Craft for • 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 16, Race Adults • 11 a.m. Saturday, February 24, Purple Rain Come make a fun craft just in time for Valentine’s Day or Mardi Gras! Join other Baseball Movie adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, to at Eden Park learn how to create a customizable Come to the Eden Park Branch at 5 deco mesh wreath using supplies p.m. Monday, February 12, to watch 42, readily available at home and the biographical sports drama film which in craft stores. Limited supplies celebrates the life and career of Jackie will be available, so patrons Robinson who made history as the first are encouraged to bring their African-American player in an all-white baseball league. own deco mesh ribbons and embellishments. Classic Movie Night at Main Get ready to laugh! Adults are welcome at the Main *Mardi Gras Door Hanger Craft Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 22, to Come get your Mardi Gras spirit on at the Eden watch the 1988 comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Watch what Park Branch at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 6! Using happens when a pair of con men try to settle their conflict burlap and paint, adults will make an attractive king by betting on who can scam a young American heiress out cake door hanging perfect for the season. All supplies of $50,000 first. will be provided. Scrapbooking Saturday for Adults One Book One Community Join us for scrapbooking classes at the Library! Adults can bring old and new photos, mementos from Matinee at Greenwell Springs vacation and travel, bits of fabric and other special The spring One memory items to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 10 Book One Community a.m. Saturdays, February 10 and 24. We’ll show you selection is Hidden Figures how to arrange them in a memory-keeping book. Both by Margot Lee Shetterly! beginner and advanced scrapbookers are welcome! To celebrate, the whole Please bring your own photos and scrapbooking paper. family is invited to the Greenwell Springs *Crafty Wednesday for Adults Road Regional Branch Adults are invited to the Central Branch at 3 p.m. at 1 p.m. Saturday, Wednesday, February 7, to create easy and inexpensive February 10, to watch crafts perfect for the holiday season! All supplies will the 2016 biographical be provided. and historical drama film of the same name. The *Crafting at the Creek for Adults film tells the previously Join other adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch untold story of a team of African-American female at 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 12, to make fabulous mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA crafts you can share with friends or keep for yourself! during the early years of the U.S. space program. All supplies will be provided. Want another chance to watch? Bring the whole family to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2 All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all p.m. Saturday, February 17, to see the film! programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

8 The Source, February 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Free Films & Fun for All

Lesser-Known Classic Movie Nights Tuesday Afternoon You may not be familiar with these classics, but it’s always fun to make Movie at Delmont new discoveries! Adults can come to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Come to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 6 p.m. Thursdays this month, to watch three lesser-known classic Branch at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February films. Check out the schedule: 6, to watch Malcolm X, the 1992 February 1, Sweet Smell of Success (1957) biographical and historical drama The influential but unethical Broadway columnist J.J. Hunsecker coerces starring Denzel Washington. Adults crooked press agent Sidney Falco into breaking up his sister’s romance with can be riveted by this epic movie a jazz musician. that follows the controversial and influential Black Nationalist leader February 15, Marathon Man (1976) Malcolm X, from his early life and A graduate history student is unsuspectingly caught in the middle of an career as a small-time gangster, to his international scheme involving embezzled diamonds, an exiled Nazi war ministry as a member of the Nation of criminal and a rogue government agent. Islam.

February 22, Videodrome (1983) The Baton Rouge When a slimy cable television programmer gets a different kind of show Film Club: Directorial for his station, he begins to see his life and the future of media spin out of control in a frightening new reality. Debut Series The Baton Rouge Film Club is hosting a Directorial Debut Series for Movie Screening Day at Scotlandville adults at the Greenwell Springs Road Adults and teens can come to the Scotlandville Regional Branch which will showcase Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 24, to watch the 1989 the first films from notable directors. biographical and historical drama filmGlory. Based on the Come to the Library at 6 true story of the U.S. Civil War’s first all-black volunteer p.m. Thursday, February company, Robert Gould Shaw leads the group of brave 8, to watch Hard Eight, the men while fighting prejudices from both his own Union 1996 dramatic-crime film Army and the Confederates. directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The movie African-American Heroes: follows professional gambler Sydney, Douglas A. Blackmon who teaches John the tricks of the Professor of history at Southern University Dr. Charles Vincent will be trade. The trainee does well until he at the Baker Branch at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 3, to host a documentary falls for a beautiful cocktail waitress. screening for adults and teens. Attendees will watch Slavery By Another TGIF Movie for Adults Name, the 2012 historical documentary film based on Douglas A. Blackmon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book of the same name. The film recounts the many at Jones Creek ways in which American slavery persisted as a practice many decades after Thank goodness it’s Friday! Adults its supposed abolition. After the screening, Vincent will moderate a group are invited to the Jones Creek Regional discussion and question-and-answer period. Branch at 1 p.m. every Friday in February, to watch a different movie Two Chances to Watch Selma at the Library each week. Kick back at the Library In celebration of Black History Month, adults are and let the movie reel relax you into invited to the Central Branch at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, the weekend. Enjoy delicious popcorn February 6, to watch Selma, the biographical drama film and punch while you watch. that examines the fight to secure equal voting rights, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1965. The march from Sunday Afternoon Selma to Montgomery culminates with President Lyndon Movie at Jones Creek B. Johnson’s signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Join other adults at the Jones one of the most significant victories for the civil rights Creek Regional Branch at 3 p.m. every movement. Can’t make it? Come to the Baker Branch at Sunday in February, for a feature- noon Wednesday, February 7, for another chance to watch the film. Popcorn length movie. Popcorn and punch will and punch will be served at both showings. Attendees should feel free to be served. bring a bag lunch or snacks to the Baker Branch.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2018, The Source 9 Writing & Authors The Gardening Bug

It’s Been Wondrous: Louisiana 102 Years of Life with Julia Hawkins! Master Gardeners You may have heard about at the Library! Julia Hawkins when she set The Louisiana Master Gardeners program a world record at the age of is a service and educational activity offered 101 in the 100-yard dash at by the Louisiana State University (LSU) last summer’s National Track AgCenter. Representatives from this group and Field (USTAF) Masters will be at two Library locations this month meet held at Louisiana State to present FREE two-part classes for adults University (LSU). Perhaps you on varying gardening topics. These two-hour have seen her at the recent New classes consist of one-hour segments per topic. Orleans Saints game against Check out the schedule below. the Carolina Panthers when she was introduced on the field. Here’s your chance to meet 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, February 8, her! Adults are invited to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at Fairwood Branch 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 11, for a FREE birthday and book • Restoring Flood-Ravaged Landscapes celebration in honor of Hawkins. Not only will she achieve • Get Rosy: A Beginners’ Course for Rose Lovers 102 years of life on February 10, she also will introduce her book It’s Been Wondrous!: A Centenarian’s Memoir. Stick around 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22, after the discussion to visit with Hawkins and have your copy Zachary Branch of her book signed! Copies of the book will not be sold at this • Flowering Shrubs to Enhance Your Landscape event, so please bring your own. Refreshments will be served. • Native Trees for Your Home Landscape Writers’ Rendezvous Calling all writers! If you made a resolution to write Special Interest more this year, now’s the perfect time to join other adults at the Fairwood Branch at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, for the Writers’ Rendezvous meeting. This informal group is Join the Natural Hair Support designed for writers to meet, share ideas and get feedback on Group! current projects. Going natural? Your East * Baton Rouge Parish Library The Fiction Writers’ Workshop wants to help you on the journey! Adults can come to the Greenwell Springs It does not matter what stage of Road Regional Branch at 7 p.m. Thursdays, transitioning from relaxed or February 1 and 15, to join a fun group of local processed hair to a natural curl authors! You can share your works of fiction pattern you are, we’d like you and get feedback and encouragement. We’ll be to join us at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional doing writing exercises to spark your creativity. To get started, Branch at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 17, for the send an email to Jordan Courtney at [email protected]. Natural Hair Support Group meeting. Each month, * we’ll discuss topics like deciding whether to big Adult Creative Writing Group chop or not, maintenance, hairstyles and techniques, Are you ready to write? It doesn’t matter if you’re just products and more. This month, bring your favorite starting out or you’re already a published author, this writing products to discuss and swap. Come express the joys group is for everyone! Adults are invited to the Zachary and frustrations of the journey with others in the city Branch at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, for a FREE writing and make some new friends along the way! group led by author of Blackbird Summer Emily Shotwell. You’ll meet others who love the written word as you discuss, Woodcarving 101 learn and grow in your craft. If you want to learn to do woodcarving projects, join other adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch Poetry from the Heart at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, February 14 and 28, to learn Adults and teens are invited to the Jones Creek Regional the basics. Experienced woodcarver Clyde Sandifer Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 11, to share their poetry. and others will be at the Library to guide you through Local poet Pamela Gauthier will share her poetry and give the beginning stages of woodcarving, and share how tips and guidance for poetry writing. to get quality tools at an affordable price.

10 The Source, February 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Genealogy

*A Day with Genealogist & Historian *The Advocate’s Zann Nelson Historical The East Baton Rouge Parish Library Special Collections Newspaper Archive Department will present a talk by renowned genealogist and The East Baton Rouge Parish historian Zann Nelson at the Main Library at Goodwood at Library’s Advocate Historical 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 17. Nelson will discuss with Newspaper database is home to adults the history behind President James Madison’s 1834 decision to sell 16 of millions of pages of full scans of his slaves believed to have been born and raised at Montpelier, his plantation in Baton Rouge and New Orleans Orange County, Virginia. These slaves were sold to a close relative of Zachary newspapers dating from 1832 to Taylor, here in Louisiana. Zann Nelson has dedicated her time and considerable 1996. Adults are invited to the Main talents to tracing this sale and identifying and locating the descendants of the Library at Goodwood at 10:30 a.m. men and women involved. Saturday, February 10, to learn how *Resources for African-American Genealogy to search and sort this large amount of information and uncover stories Adults are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, about the people, places and things February 7, for a class focused on resources designed to help in researching in your ancestors’ community. African-American ancestors. Due to the history of slavery, prejudice and discrimination against African-Americans in our country, African-Americans were routinely excluded from many records that could have documented details History of their daily lives. In this class, attendees will learn several search techniques & Archives and how to navigate special records collections like African American Heritage, Ancestry.com and more that will assist in genealogical research. *Digitize Your *Personal Digital Archiving Memories on Scan Class & Open Lab Day! Special Collections will offer a course on how to The Baton Rouge Room is archive personal digital materials at the Main Library making its high quality scanner at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 15. In this available to patrons who would FREE two-hour class, adults will learn about file formats, storage platforms, how like to digitize their personal to organize and describe collections, and various digital preservation techniques. photographs, art and/or records in If you create any form of digital art or would simply like to get your electronic a FREE Scan Day from 9 a.m. until records in order, this course is for you! Once you’ve learned how to digital 5 p.m. Saturday, February 3. This is archive, you’ll want to come back to the Library at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 22, a great opportunity to get hands- for the FREE Open Lab! This is an opportunity for patrons to work on personal on experience with a professional digital archives and ask a Digital Archivist questions concerning organization, scanner, to ensure the long-term preservation, digitization and other related tasks. Those interested in participating preservation of your treasures and in the Open Lab must first complete the Personal Digital Archiving course. to travel down memory lane. Each The Library will provide access to a computer, Microsoft software, connectors patron will be allotted 45 minutes and cords for external drives, scanners and web archiving programs. For more on the scanner. Directions will be information, call Emily Ward in the Special Collections Department at (225) 231- provided and staff will be available 3752, or send her an email to [email protected]. to answer questions and assist with * the process. To register, call (225) HeritageQuest & Other Online Resources 231-3751. For more information, Come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 26, for call Emily Ward in the Special a genealogy online resource class. Adults will explore HeritageQuest, a Library Collections Department at (225) database that has several key genealogy collections, including census records, 231-3752, or send her an email to the PERSI Periodicals Index and the U.S. Serials Set. Additionally, we will explore [email protected]. other online resources that can aid in genealogy research. More History & Archives on next page ➥ Your Library offers a variety of classes to help you in your genealogy research on a monthly basis. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. Registration is required for all classes. To register, call the Library branch directly. To register, call (225) 231-3751. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2018, The Source 11 History Free Fun & Games & Archives New Scrabble for Seniors Program It’s time for some FUN! Adult seniors are invited to the Baker Branch at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 8, to join us for a round of Scrabble Crossword. This game never goes out of style! Greenwell Springs Chess Club It’s not too late to get started on your resolution to have more fun! Adults and teens are invited to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Saturdays, February 10 and 24, to learn the basics of chess. All skill levels are welcome to join us! Black History Month Trivia for Adults Come to the Carver Branch at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, for a little friendly competition with other adults on black history. Spend the beginning of February brushing up on your history and then come prepared to impress! *Tabletop Gaming at Central Looking for some fun? Join other adults at the Central Branch at 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 19, for an afternoon of tabletop games! Refreshments will be The Brides of La served. Baleine with Author * Randall Ladnier Let’s Dabble in Scrabble! If you’re a word game enthusiast, you’ll Genealogists and historians want to join other adults at the Jones Creek alike will want to hear author Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday Randall Ladnier talk about his in February (except February 13), to play book, The Brides of La Baleine, and Scrabble and find out who’ll be the word the extensive research behind it. master! If you’d prefer a fast-paced game Adults are invited to the Main with less strategy, we invite you to play Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Quiddler. If you don’t know how to play, Wednesday, February 21, to hear don’t sweat it. Instructors will show you the history of 88 young French how. Prizes will be awarded. women who volunteered to come to the Louisiana colony in 1720 to become brides for the soldiers and sailors that had settled here. 20-Somethings The name of their ship was the La Baleine and they arrived in Biloxi in January 1721. Many married and Bullet Journaling 101 had large families and thousands of their descendants still live today for 20-Somethings in the Gulf Coast states, including Have you heard about the latest craze when it comes Louisiana. For instance, Catherine to personal organization? Bullet Journaling combines art Melier, one of the young women, and style to create a one-of-a-kind planner that can be married Pierre Prudhomme in 1724, personalized for whatever you need it for. Be sure to bring and now their tree of descendants your existing bullet journal (or an empty notebook) to the contains more than 700 different Eden Park Branch at 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 19, to surnames! Ladnier is a direct learn and discuss the different ways to create spreads for your life with descendant of another one of the other 20-somethings ages 18-30ish. brides, Marie Angelique Girard. Mason Jar Lanterns Craft All programs are free and open to the public. Adults ages 18-30ish are invited to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6:30 Registration for all programs is encouraged. p.m. Monday, February 12, to make decorative lanterns out of mason jars. Choose To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. your design and make your very own creation to decorate your home or give as * Registration required. a gift. All supplies will be provided and snacks will be served!

12 The Source, February 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library 20-Somethings

Thursday Film Club Join other adults ages 18-30ish at the Scotlandville Branch at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 1, for the Thursday Film Club meeting! This month, we’ll watch Only the Strong Survive: A Celebration of Soul, the 2012 documentary film featuring music and interviews from veterans of the 1960s and ’70s Memphis music scene including The Chi-Lites, Isaac Hayes, Wilson Pickett and more! Refreshments will be served. Marvel Movie Day Bring your friends and join I Dream of Spring other teens at the Baker Branch at Are you tired of the winter blues? Join other adults ages 18-30ish at the Baker 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, to Branch at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17, to spend the afternoon making paper watch Marvel’s Thor! You’ll love flower arrangements. This fun craft is sure to help brighten your day! this 2011 action-adventure film about the powerful, but arrogant Candy Heart Pillow Craft god Thor, who is banished from Come to the River Center Branch at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 10, to make Asgard and now must live amongst and customize your own candy heart pillow with other adults ages 18-30ish. humans in Midgard (which is Add a sweet or snarky message to your creation, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders.

Free Fun Just for Teens & Games for Teens Celebrate Black History at Carver! Teens can join others at the Carver Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, BLACK February 19, to watch Race, the 2016 film that tells the incredible HISTORY true story of Jesse Owens, a MONTH legendary track and field athlete and winner of four gold medals at Examples of traditional African textiles. Black History Month the 1936 Olympic Games. The celebration doesn’t end there! Come back to the Library at 4 p.m. Monday, February 26, to honor Black History Month through Trivia the appreciation of fabric and fashion. Explore printmaking and patterning Join other teens at the Carver through traditional African textiles to make a beautiful hand-stamped scarf or Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, February bandana inspired by traditional African fabrics such as Kente cloth, Mud cloth 12, to celebrate Black History Month and Ankara cloth. with the Black Heritage Trivia board game! Test your knowledge Teen Book Club: Make Ups & Break Ups on history, cultural experiences Teens can come to the Central Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, for and major contributions made by the Teen Book Club meeting! This month, get into the spirit of love for Valentine’s African Americans from the year Day and tell us about your favorite fictional couple or even the ones you love to 1619 until present day. Winners will hate. If you don’t have a favorite, just come get suggestions. After the discussion, receive a prize! we’ll make heart-themed art perfect for your special crush or to keep for yourself. Game Time Acapella Movie Binge Watch Day at Jones Creek Hit the right note and come to the Pride- Come flex your video game Chaneyville Branch at 2 p.m. Monday, February skills! Teens are welcome at the 12, for the Pitch Perfect movie marathon! Refresh Jones Creek Regional Branch at your memory of this hilarious series by watching 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 3, to the first and second installments. Be sure to check compete against others in Mario the newsletter for the third movie showing! Kart 8 for the Nintendo Wii U.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2018, The Source 13 Technology Art & Crafts for Teens & Making for Teens Self-Portrait Remix Yo teens! Join us at the Light Painting Library for the Self-Portrait Is it possible to paint with light? Remix program! Bring your Find out with other teens at Eden friends with you to the Carver Park Branch at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, February 8! Paint your very own February 5, to be inspired by picture with light and print it out. prominent African-American Keep your creation or modify it portrait and figurative artists into a Valentine’s Day card for your such as Kehinde Wiley, Mickalen sweetheart. Thomas and Ernie Barnes, and create a collage portrait of your own. You even can use your art as a swagged-out Instagram or Facebook photo! Two Chances to Make LED Cards! Teens come create a unique greeting card with an LED light feature at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 8, and Saturday, February 10. All supplies will be provided. Sweetheart Jar Craft This craft is a simple and sweet treat for your sweetie! Come to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, to decorate jars and fill them with delicious candies to keep or give to someone special. World’s Tiniest You’re the (Bath) Bomb! Robots: Ozobots Let that special someone know they’re “the bomb” with a homemade bath Come get robotic with us! Teens fizzy! Come to the River Center Branch at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 8, to make a can join others at the Carver Branch luxurious craft that you can either keep for yourself or give as a Valentine’s Day at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 22, gift. to learn how to program and code pocket-sized robotic Ozobots. Upcycled Mardi Gras Bead Bracelet Train your robot to follow patterns, Tweens and teens can meetup with friends at the Jones identify colors and lines, and even Creek Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 10, to race other Ozobots! learn how to upcycle Mardi Gras beads into stylish and sophisticated bracelets! Teen STEAM Club: Op Art Valentine Doll Craft Do you need a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift for Join other teens at the Jones bae?! We’ve got you! Teens can come to the Baker Branch Creek Regional Branch at 2 at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, to make a special doll that’s sure to help you p.m. Saturday, February 17, for score major points with your sweetheart. All supplies will be provided. a monthly club that explores programming, robotics and all Mardi Gras Bead Mosaics things techy! This month, try out What can be done with all those leftover Mardi Gras beads? Find out with Op Art (which is short for optical other teens at the River Center Branch at 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 20. We’ll show art). It’s a style of visual art that uses you how to use your beads to create beautiful mosaic art. All supplies will be optical illusions. But it’s no illusion, provided, just bring your creativity! this program will definitely be awesome! Paper Bowl Craft All programs are free and open to the public. Is your jewelry or other small items piling up with no place to live? Bring Registration for all programs is encouraged. your friends with you to the Central Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 22, to To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. hang out with other teens and use colorful paper to design a unique bowl! * Registration required.

14 The Source, February 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Art & Crafts for Teens

Wrappin’ Buds Here’s a teen favorite! Come to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 24, to personalize a pair of earbuds with colorful perler beads. All supplies will be provided. Washi Tape Tiles Wooden tiles and gold washi tape can create an elegant statement for your wall or desk décor. Teens come make your own version at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 27. Take Your Child to the Library Day is February 3! Teen Anime Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international Anime Lovers Unite! initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children If you’re an “anime-niac”, you’ll want to their local Library. Launched in to join others at the Library to enjoy your 2011 in Connecticut by librarians favorite movies! Teens are invited to watch Nadine Lipman and Caitlin anime on the Library’s Crunchyroll account. Augusta, with artist Nancy Is there a rumble in your tummy? We’ve got you covered with delicious Asian Elizabeth Wallace, TYCLD raises foods to snack on while you watch! Here’s the schedule: community awareness about • 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, Eden Park Branch the importance of the Library in • 3:30 p.m. Monday, February 19, Scotlandville Branch the life of a child, and promotes Library services and programs for • 3 p.m. Thursday, February 22, Bluebonnet Regional Branch children and families. Bring your • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch kids to any one of 14 East Baton Rouge Parish Library locations Saturday, February 3, to check out what awesome FREE programs, Teen Advisors events and resources your Library has to offer your family. To learn more about TYCLD, go online to www.takeyourchildtothelibrary. Bluebonnet Teen Council org. Get social and show the Are you interested in having your voice world the fun you’re having heard when it comes to the planning of teen at your Library by using Library programs? If you said yes to that #TakeYourChildtotheLibraryDay question, you’ll want to join the Bluebonnet and #ebrpl on Facebook and Teen Council. We’ll meet at the Bluebonnet Twitter! Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Monday, February 5. Light refreshments will be served. We can’t wait to see you there! DON’T Zachary Teen Council FORGET! Come to the Meeting Main Library Teens in grades 6 and up can bring Children’s Room their friends to the Zachary Branch at 6 to check out the p.m. Tuesday, February 20, for the Teen Council meeting. Share your ideas on amazing Maurice Sendak exhibit now through how to make the Library a better place and help make plans for the summer! mid-February! Refreshments will be served. New members are always welcome.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2018, The Source 15 The BREC Baton Rouge ZooMobile Visits Libraries in February! The BREC Baton Rouge ZooMobile has come back to the Library! Children ages 4-11 are invited to the Library in February to enjoy these * FREE informative and entertaining programs Mommy & Me Yoga designed to educate audiences about wildlife Demonstrations conservation. Attendees will be amazed as they get up close and personal with Certified yoga instructor several live animals at each program and learn about their bone structures, fur Audrey Kafkallides will be at the and more! Each presentation lasts about one hour. Registration is required for Bluebonnet Regional Branch at all. For more information and to register, call the Library location directly. 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, to Here’s the ZooMobile schedule: teach a yoga class for infants and • 4 p.m. Monday, February 5, Eden Park Branch their moms, dads and caregivers. Since this is an exercise program, • 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 7, Main Library at Goodwood please be sure to bring a mat or • 10 a.m. Monday, February 12, Pride-Chaneyville Branch beach towel and a twist top water • 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 12, Jones Creek Regional Branch bottle. Got a toddler? A session for kids ages 13 months – 5 years • 10 a.m. Thursday, February 22, River Center Branch and their parents/caregivers will • 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 26, Greenwell Springs be offered at the Library at 11:15 Road Regional Branch a.m. Wednesday, February 7. Due • 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, Delmont Gardens Branch to limited space, registration is required for both. A Wild Things Wild Rumpus Pajama Party for Kids! Little wild things of all ages are invited to join us at the Main Library at Goodwood at 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 19, for a fun program celebrating beloved children’s book writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak. We’ll read several of Sendak’s books, and then use our imagination and other materials to make a monster craft. Be sure to wear your favorite Library- Two Locations for appropriate pajamas! Mardi Gras Mask Sendak Monster Mask Make & Take Craft Make & Take! We’re celebrating Maurice Sendak’s Children ages 5-11 are welcome book Where the Wild Things Are and at the Zachary Branch at any memorial exhibit at the Main Library time starting Tuesday, February at Goodwood! Come to the Children’s 6, through Monday, February 12, Room at any time starting Monday, to make a Mardi Gras mask craft! February 19, through Friday, February Various supplies including feathers, 23, to make a monster mask craft. markers and patterned paper will be available at the Children’s Desk Maurice Sendak Movie Marathon to decorate the mask with flair. In honor of the wonderful Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibit, we will show Join the Mardi Gras mask fun at several Maurice Sendak films throughout the day starting at 10 a.m. with the the Bluebonnet Regional Branch last show beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, February 10. All children under age from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, 9 must be accompanied by an adult. If you would like to schedule a tour of the February 12. All supplies will be Maurice Sendak Memorial Exhibit, call the Main Library Children’s Room at provided while they last. (225) 231-3760.

16 The Source, February 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Book Clubs for Kids

*Join the Artsy Smartsy Book Club! Come hang out with other kids ages 6-11 at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 3, to read books about Vietnam including Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai. Later, each child will make a good luck dancing dragon puppet craft! *Central Bookworms Book Club Celebrates Chinese New Year! It’s the Bookworms Book Club’s Chinese New Year celebration! We’re in the Year of the Dog for 2018, and children ages 8-11 will hear excerpts from The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin at the Central Branch at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 20. Afterwards, children will discover what their Chinese zodiac animal is, learn how to use chopsticks in a cotton ball grabbing game and make their own origami Join the 1,000 Books bookmark that looks like a dog! Before Kindergarten *Fairwood Awesome Bookworms Book Club Reading Program! Kids ages 7-11 can come to the Fairwood Awesome Bookworms (FAB) Book Start the new year reading! Club meeting at the Fairwood Branch at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 27! We’ll be Thousands of young readers have reading Daniel Hale Williams: Surgeon Who Opened Hearts and Minds, a biography enrolled in the 1,000 Books Before of the pioneering African-American doctor who in 1893 was one of the first in Kindergarten reading program the world to successfully perform open heart surgery. Afterwards, you’ll learn a since it started. Parents have little about your own heart when you take your pulse both resting and after light commented that while 1,000 books exercise. is an intimidating number to begin with, when you break it down to *High Five Book Club just a few books a night, it’s easy Hive Five Book Club members ages 9-11 will discuss Robin Hood as retold by to reach the goal. Last year was David Calcutt, and then compare the character to modern day superheroes at the amazing with more than 100 kids Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 15. Later, each child having completed reading 1,000 will use LEGO® blocks to create a marble run maze and a tic-tac-toe game. books, and now it’s time for your family to get in on the reading FUN! If you haven’t signed your child up Free Fun & Games for Kids for the program, it’s never too late to start. Talk to your Children’s Librarian today. *Chess for Beginners Children ages 8-13 who are beginners and have never played chess, as well as those who are on an intermediate level are being offered FREE chess classes this month. Come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 10 a.m. Saturdays, February 3 and 17, for lessons. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. Brave adults are welcome, but is published monthly by the Public Relations Department of the younger children must have permission from the chess coach and be accompanied East Baton Rouge Parish Library by an adult. Kids ages 8-11 can go to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 10 a.m. 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Saturday, February 17, for a chance to learn and compete! (225) 231‑3710 To receive a hard or electronic copy The Black Heritage Trivia Game for Kids of The Source, or update your mailing address, email the Public Relations Learn about African-American history and culture in a fun and challenging Department: [email protected] way! Children ages 7-10 can come to the River Center Branch at 3:30 p.m. The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is a Wednesday, February 28, to play the Black Heritage Trivia Game for Kids. community service organization that connects our citizens with information, resources, materials, technology and experiences in order to make Groovy Buttons Guessing Game a positive difference in their lives. Pete the Cat only has four groovy buttons, but there are a lot more where they came from! Kids of all ages are welcome to take their best guess at the number of All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. buttons in our groovy jar. Come to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at any time To register, call the Library branch directly. starting Thursday, February 1, through Wednesday, February 28, to try your luck. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. The closest guess will win a prize! * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2018, The Source 17 Special Library School Bells are Ringin’! Resources for Students Holidays are over and it's Your East Baton Rouge Parish time to get back to work! Your Library has everything students, East Baton Rouge Parish Library parents and even teachers can use wants to help make sure this to enhance the learning experience. school year is a success. We offer Well beyond books, we have lots a variety of scholastic resources, of free study space and free WiFi programs and services. Let us and computer use at all 14 Library partner with your student this locations open seven days a week. spring, and together we’ll pass In addition, online resources are with flying colors! available 24/7 at the Library to help make homework assignments easier for both kids and their parents. Just log on to www.ebrpl. We’ve Got Online Databases for Students com/DigitalLibrary. Statewide and East Baton Rouge Parish Library databases available through At our Homework Louisiana the Library’s website offer great resources for students of any age and any link, there are all kinds of help curriculum. Just visit www.ebrpl.com and click on the Online Databases link. for students, including Tutor.com From outside the Library, you just need your Library Card number to log in. for free tutoring online. There Check it out! Don’t forget our recommended sites for students, featured on the are a variety of other resources Children’s and Teen web pages and in the Research Guides section of our website. for preschoolers, young children and teens, as well, at our Digital Special Resources: Literature: Library site: • Statista • Gale Group Databases, including • Access Science Literature Criticism & Literature • Mango and Muzzy Foreign for Students Language Sites • Career Cruising • Literary Reference Center (EBSCO) • Careers Internet • TumbleBooks and • NoveList TumbleBookCloud • Gale Virtual Reference Library • Twayne’s Author Series • Downloadable Books, Reports • Newsbank Newspapers, Current & Historical • The Columbia Granger's World • Kurzweil Firefly App which of Poetry • Opposing Viewpoints in Context converts text to speech • Shakespeare Tutorials • Louisiana Digital Library • CQ Researcher • Scribner’s Writers Series • National Geographic Magazine • Software Tutorials Archive • Accelerated Reader & other book lists • BookFlix, FreedomFlix, • Baton Rouge Digital Archive ScienceFlix & TrueFlix • Mango Languages General Resources for Students: • Early World of Learning • CultureGrams • Student Research Center • Explora (EBSCO Global Search) • Driving Test Practice Exams Homework Help: • Artemis (Gale Global Search) • Financial Literacy • Homework Louisiana offers Tutor.com + Skills Builder: • Credo Reference • Teen Health & Wellness Live homework help • World Book Online Encyclopedia 2-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday • And much, much MORE! • Learning Express: Offers test prep, Also, don’t forget! The Library including the ACT, and video has a Text a Librarian service for instruction for math. all your homework questions at (225) 361-8476. Or you can call Library Information Service at (225) 231-3750. All our Library online TEACHERS: Please call any of our Library locations to alert them to special school resources are just a click away at assignments for which students might need research materials or schedule class tours www.ebrpl.com. or research talks. We are your one-stop education support team!

18 The Source, February 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library ~ 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

*4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 1, Groundhog’s Day Off Use a paper bag to make a groundhog Central Branch by Robb Pearlman puppet, ages 3-7

*2 p.m. Saturday, February 3, On Mardi Gras Day Make a paper plate & bead tambourine Greenwell Springs Road by Fatima Shaik craft, ages 9-11 Regional Branch

*4 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad Create a paper ladybug craft, ages 4-8 Delmont Gardens Branch by David Soman

4 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, Firebird Create a paper ballerina, ages 6-9 River Center Branch by Misty Copeland

*4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 8, Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool Make a Valentine’s Day flower craft, Baker Branch by Kimberly & James Dean ages 4-8

*4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 8, Penguin in Love Use heart-shaped construction paper to Central Branch by Salina Yoon create a penguin craft, ages 3-7

*11 a.m. Saturday, February 10, Clifford’s First Valentine’s Day Put together a heart-themed Greenwell Springs Road by Norman Bridwell hanging door sign, ages 4-6 Regional Branch Froggy’s First Kiss by Jonathan London

*2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 10, The Hippopotamus Song: Create a cute hippo Jones Creek Regional Branch A Muddy Love Story Valentine card holder, ages 5-11 by Michael Flanders

*2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 10, Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool Make a hanging sign that bears a loving Pride-Chaneyville Branch by Kimberly & James Dean message, ages 4-7

*11 a.m. Saturday, February 10, The Green Umbrella Use paper to create an umbrella craft, Scotlandville Branch by Jackie Kramer & Maral Sassouni ages 4-6

*4:30 p.m. Monday, February 12, Mardi Gras Make a colorful headpiece to celebrate Baker Branch by Ann Heinrichs Mardi Gras, ages 7-11

*4 p.m. Monday, February 12, Katie McGinty Wants a Pet! Get ready for Valentine’s Day by making a Carver Branch by Jenna Harrington beautiful beaded necklace, ages 7-11

*3 p.m. Monday, February 12, Love, Splat Learn & say fun Valentine’s Day rhymes, Fairwood Branch by Rob Scotton and then decorate a heart crown craft, Foxy in Love ages 4-9 by Emma Dodd

*4 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, Enemy Pie Sew a Valentine-themed puppy love Eden Park Branch by Derek Munson puppet, ages 9-11

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East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2018, The Source 19 ~ STORYTIME & CRAFT ~

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

10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, Sweet Hearts Attach colorful paper onto a paper heart Zachary Branch by Jan Carr that features a special Valentine’s Day message, age 2

10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, How Do You Say I Love You, Dewey Dew? Make a special LOVE craft painted using Zachary Branch by Leslie Staub bubble wrap, ages 3-5

*4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 15, The Nian Monster Fold your own lucky money envelopes to Scotlandville Branch by Andrea Wang & Alina Chau celebrate the Chinese New Year, ages 5-7

*10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 17, The Year of the Dog Create a dog collage, ages 7-11 Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Grace Lin

*2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17, Chinese New Year Make a cool dragon-style helmet to wear Jones Creek Regional Branch by Kieran Walsh home, ages 5-8 Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin

*4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, George Washington Carver Create a peanut man craft, ages 8-11 Carver Branch by Julia Garstecki

*4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, Virgil and Owen Make arctic animal crafts including a polar Fairwood Branch by Paulette Bogan bear & penguin, ages 4-7 Polar Opposites by Erik Brooks

*4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22, Trombone Shorty Make a kazoo craft to play along to tunes Carver Branch by Troy Andrews of jazz and brass bands, ages 8-11

*3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 24, The Big Wide Mouthed Frog Assemble a frog mask craft, ages 4-7 Pride-Chaneyville Branch by Ana Martin Larranaga

*11 a.m. Saturday, February 24, The Frog Prince, Continued Work your way through four STEM Zachary Branch by Jon Scieszka challenges based on fairy tales, ages 7-11

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20 The Source, February 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library COMPUTER CLASSES @ THE LIBRARY

In addition to FREE online classes in Gale Courses, Learning Express, Atomic Training, Treehouse, Lynda and our newest resource DigitalLearn, the following computer classes will be held throughout the month of February. 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 Fairwood Branch Zachary Branch Introduction to Computers Introduction to Microsoft Word *Introduction to Facebook 4 p.m. Monday, February 5 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 7 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 7 Introduction to Internet Introduction to the Library’s Catalog *Introduction to Computers 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 6 & Databases 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 20 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 21 Introduction to Microsoft Word Main Library at Goodwood 2 p.m. Thursday, February 22 Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016 Bluebonnet Branch 9 a.m. Monday, February 5 *Digital Learn 2 p.m. Saturday, February 10 Computers without Fear 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 3 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 6 Email *Introduction to Facebook 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 6 Introduction to the Internet 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 6 10 a.m. Thursday, February 8 Computers without Fear *Computer Tutoring 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 6 Introduction to Microsoft Word 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 20 & 27 9 a.m. Wednesdays, February 14 & 28 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 20 Jones Creek Regional Branch Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 9 a.m. Monday, February 12 10 a.m. Thursday, February 22 *Introduction to Computers 10 a.m. Thursday, February 1 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint eDevice Troubleshooting 2016 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 27 *Introduction to the Library’s Catalog 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 20 & Databases Carver Branch 10 a.m. Saturday, February 3 Tables: An Intermediate Level *One-on-One Computer Tutoring Microsoft Word 2016 Class *Introduction to Microsoft Word 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 20 3:30 p.m. Monday, February 5 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 7 3:30 p.m. Monday, February 12 Newsletter: An Intermediate Level 3:30 p.m. Monday, February 19 *Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word 2016 Class 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 20 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 21 2 p.m. Saturday, February 24 3:30 p.m. Monday, February 26 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 27 *Introduction to Microsoft Excel Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 10 a.m. Monday, February 26 2016 Delmont Gardens Branch River Center Branch 9 a.m. Monday, February 26 Computers without Fear Introduction to the Internet Introduction to the Online Catalog 10 a.m. Thursday, February 8 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 27 11 a.m. Thursday, February 15 Introduction to Microsoft Word Kanopy Entertainment & Educational Introduction to Pinterest 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 20 Online Videos 11 a.m. Thursday, February 22 Eden Park Branch 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 27 Scotlandville Branch Computers without Fear *Indicates that registration is required. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 10 Computer Tutoring 1 p.m. Monday, February 5 Introduction to Facebook Get FREE basic computer 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 15 Introduction to the Library’s Catalog & Databases tutorials with Digital Learn. Introduction to the Internet 1 p.m. Monday, February 12 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 24 All you need is your Library card! Using Microsoft Word to Make a Introduction to Pinterest Resumé Go online to the Digital Library at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 27 1 p.m. Monday, February 26 www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2018, The Source 21 Adult Book Clubs @ Your Library – Book of the Month –

Baker Branch Fairwood Branch Main Library at Goodwood • Baker Evening Book Club • FYA Book Club • Mystery Lovers Book Club 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 6 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 20 Noon Tuesday, February 13 The Underground Railroad A Court of Mist and Fury Mysteries related to flight or set in by Colson Whitehead by Sarah J. Maas Space. • Morning Book Club Greenwell Springs Road • RENEW Book Club 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 12 Regional Branch 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 20 Redeeming Love The Vanishing American Adult: Our by Francine Rivers • The Toni Morrison Book Club Coming-of-Age Crisis—and How to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 28 Rebuild a Culture of Self-Reliance Bluebonnet Branch Sula by Ben Sasse by Toni Morrison • Quirky Ladies Book Club • Science Fiction Book Club 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 15 Jones Creek Regional Branch 6 p.m. Thursday, February 22 A Man Called Ove City by Fredrik Backman • Person of Interest Book Club 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 5 by Clifford Simak Carver Branch An American Family • Gumbo Book Club by Khizr Khan 1 p.m. Saturday, February 17 • Inspirational Book Club Bring your favorite! 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 19 Tattoos on the Heart Central Branch by Greg Boyle • Central Book Club • Historical Society Book Club 11 a.m. Thursday, February 22 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 20 Young Jane Young Sons and Soldiers: The Untold Story by Gabriella Zevin of Jews Who Escaped the Nazis and Eden Park Branch Returned with the U.S. Army to Fight Hitler • EDE Book Club by Bruce Henderson For great book suggestions, 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 20 visit our Novelist database online Exposed in the Digital Library by Lisa Scottoline at www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary.

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

Lapsit – birth through crawling Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20, 27 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22 Main Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20, 27 Zachary 10 a.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20, 27 Toddler Time – for walking children through 2 years old Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Central 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Fairwood 10:30 a.m. Mondays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Greenwell Springs 10 a.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20, 27 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20, 27 Main Library 10 & 11 a.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20, 27 Pride-Chaneyville 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Preschool Storytime – for children 3 to 5 years old Baker 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20, 27 Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Carver 10 a.m. Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22 Central 11 a.m. Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Delmont Gardens 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27 Fairwood 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22 Greenwell Springs 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20, 27 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20, 27 Main Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20, 27 Pride-Chaneyville 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 River Center 10 a.m. Tuesdays, February 20, 27 Scotlandville 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 PJ or Night Storytime Fairwood 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 21 Greenwell Springs 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22 Jones Creek 7 p.m. Wednesdays, February 14, 28 Family Storytime Eden Park 4:30 p.m. Mondays, February 5, 12, 19, 26 Main Library 7 p.m. Tuesdays, February 6, 20, 27

East Baton Rouge Parish Library February 2018, 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. Main Library at Goodwood Jones Creek Regional Branch Fairwood Branch Library 12910 Old Hammond Highway (225) 924‑9384 DeBose Visual Arts Show Mardi Gras Revelry Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Students display their art at the Library. Mardi Gras costumes and memorabilia Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. from local collector Yvonne Hull. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Greenwell Springs Road Bluebonnet Regional Branch Origami Peacocks Regional Branch Library Today’s Protest Signs Artist Kao Hwa Sze displays an origami 11300 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 274‑4440 Local photographer Cosette Richard collection. Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. displays her photos of signs seen at 2016 Poetry from the Heart Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. and 2017 protests in Baton Rouge and Pamela Gauthier of Heartune Creations, Jones Creek Regional Branch Library New Orleans. LLC displays a collection of her poems. 6222 Jones Creek Road (225) 756‑1140 Celebrating 25 Years of Weaving Join us for a reception at 3 p.m. Sunday, Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Members of WA Weavers display February 11. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. examples of their work in celebration of the group’s 25th anniversary. Scotlandville Branch Pride‑Chaneyville Branch Library 13600 Pride–Port Hudson Road (225) 658‑1540 Artists Connection Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Eden Park Branch Artwork by Judith Braggs, Randell Henry, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Ronald Kennedy and Darlene A. Moore. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. African-American Inventions and River Center Branch Library Inventors 447 Third Street (225) 389‑4967 In conjunction with the One Book One Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Community selection Hidden Figures, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. the Odell S. Williams Now and Then Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Museum of African American History Scotlandville Branch Library will feature African-American scientists 7373 Scenic Highway (225) 354‑7540 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and inventors throughout history. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. African-Americans in the Military RECYCLED READS Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. The Odell S. Williams Now and Then 3434 North Blvd. Zachary Branch Library Museum of African American History 1900 Church Street (225) 658‑1840 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, February 24 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. will display items and information Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. regarding the history of African- Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Americans in the United States military in honor of Black History Month. Library Information Visit us at: (225) 231‑3750 Text a Librarian (225) 361-8476 www.ebrpl.com