MAY 2018

ummertime is FUN time! Your East Library location and picking up their reading Baton Rouge Parish Library has log starting Tuesday, May 22. Teens can submit Splanned a Summer Reading their reading logs though Wednesday, Program for every age group, August 15. To complete the program, so the whole family can read any six regular books, or 18 participate. This summer graphic novels, and you’ll is sure to be packed with receive six Library Bucks, a great books, exciting drawstring backpack and programs and fabulous a pair of earbuds! Plus, if prizes for adults, teens you keep reading, you’ll be and children! Libraries entered into the weekly prize ROCK! is this year’s theme drawing. Every three regular for the children, teen and adult books or nine graphic novels categories. Parents/guardians you read gets you an entry can pick up registration materials into the drawing for cool for kids ages 0-11 in the Children’s prizes like autographed Room at any Library location books, virtual reality starting Tuesday, May headsets and more! 29, through Tuesday, Read as much as you July 31. Children who can because the top reach their reading reader across East goals by Wednesday, The 2018 Baton Rouge Parish August 15 will receive will receive a Kindle a reading certificate, a Summer Reading Fire Tablet bundle! FREE book and other Why should kids cool prizes, plus have Program is Here! and teens have all their name entered the fun this summer? into a drawing for a We’ve got a Summer $50 gift certificate. Each child must read a minimum Reading Program designed just for adults ages 18 of five books to complete the Summer Reading and older that will get your pages turning! You’ll Program. enjoy programming on a variety of topics that will Did you know that participating in the Summer enrich your Library experience. Adults are asked Reading Program can help you develop high levels to read three books starting Friday, June 1, through of literacy that are needed for higher education and Tuesday, July 31. Each reader has until Wednesday, future employment? It also helps you prepare for August 15, to submit their list of completed books the reading comprehension portions included in in order to receive a summer prize pack. For more most standardized tests. Teens going into grades information about the 2018 Summer Reading 6-12 are invited to join the Teen Summer Reading Program for all ages, contact your Library location Program by signing up in the Teen Section at any directly, or visit us online at www.ebrpl.com.

Inside: Modernist Architecture • Financial Ratings Online • Botanical Gardens • and more! Installation of New RFID System Continuing The installation of the Library’s new RFID system is continuing, and some exterior book drops are temporarily out of service. New book drops are GRAND being mounted and patron kiosks, staff OPENING stations, exit gates and sorting equipment FEATURING: are being installed and configured Lawn Garden + Butterfly & Parterre Garden + throughout the system. Staff is working Granite Millstone Fountain + Promenade + hard to learn the new procedures but Picnic Pavilions & Playground since there will inevitably be a learning curve, checkins and checkout may move a bit slower at first. The new system Adults, All Ages includes SelfCheck kiosks for those who wish to bypass the Circulation Desk as well as “instant” returns through Baton Rouge Botanic Garden Foundation to the book drop slot. Once the system is fully operational, we expect to speed up Sponsor Plein Air Event for Area Artists service in circulation and reduce errors Join us at the newly renovated and replanted Botanic Gardens in while improving stack maintenance and Independence Community Park situated to the north of the Main inventory control. Thank you for your Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26, for a patience during this process. culminating wet canvas sale of the various works made by more than 30 area artists over the course of three days Red Stick Farmers (May 24-26). Choose from pieces that depict a variety of points in the gardens in mediums including oils, acrylics Market is Back! and watercolor. A portion of the proceeds will to go to the The wait is over! Red Stick Farmers Botanic Garden Foundation’s continuing support of the Market will host a seasonal mobile gardens. The Plein Air Event is the first of several upcoming market at the Main events planned by the Board to enhance and encourage visits to the Botanic Library at Goodwood Gardens. at 8 a.m. – noon every Tuesday in May. Red Telescope Training Class Stick Farmers Market is Adults can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 8 p.m. Thursday, an open air, producer- May 3, for a brief presentation on how to use and care for the Library’s only market, which Dobsonian telescope. This telescope also is available to borrow. All that’s ensures that all produce required is attendance at the training class and your Library card. sold at the Market is grown locally by each farmer. With more than 50 member Community History Festival Committee farmers, it offers a variety of locally grown products, including fresh fruits, Meeting local plants, herbs and vegetables, Join us at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, for plus meats, seafood, artisan breads, the Community History Festival Committee meeting. Catch up with old homemade pies, honey, milk and cheese friends, make new ones and enjoy refreshments with other adults while you and specialty food items. Cash, credit, help plan for this year’s Community History Festival in late October! debit and Louisiana Purchase EBT/ * SNAP benefits cards all are accepted for YMCA Water Safety & Drowning Prevention payment at every location of the Red Seminar Stick Farmers Market. In an effort to provide education on water safety and drowning prevention during National Water Safety Month, the East Baton Rouge LIBRARY CLOSURE Parish Library has teamed up with representatives from the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) to offer a FREE all-ages seminar at Libraries All locations of the this month. Come learn how to enjoy the water safely before you hit the pool East Baton Rouge this summer! Here’s the schedule: Parish Library will be closed Monday, May 28, • 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, Scotlandville Branch in observance of • 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, Eden Park Branch Memorial Day. • 11 a.m. Saturday, May 26, Zachary Branch

2 The Source, May 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Adults, All Ages Just Fun

*FREE Self-Defense Tactics Class Bluebonnet Regional Sergeant Antonio Carter of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office Branch Celebrates 25 will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, to lead a FREE self-defense presentation for adults that will cover techniques Years of Service! that can be helpful in the event of a threat or attack. Everyone is invited to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday, Veterans Connect: Coffee & Conversation May 12, to celebrate the branch’s 25th Are you a veteran? We would anniversary and enjoy music from the be pleased to have you join us at Lagniappe Dulcimer Society, delicious the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at birthday cake, face painting and crafts 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, for a light for kids! Thumb through old photos breakfast, piping hot coffee and of events at the branch, and take a lively conversation! This program stroll through the beautiful Bluebonnet is FREE and open to veterans of all Swamp. The BREC Bluebonnet ages and branches of the military. Swamp Nature Center will give away Come enjoy the company of fellow wristbands that permit FREE entry into veterans in our community. The East the Swamp attraction. They also will Baton Rouge Parish Library thanks have live animals (carefully contained, you for your service! of course!) and nature “touchables” for your enjoyment. Wet your whistle with Play Bingo at the Library! sneaux balls and other tasty treats from This game never gets old, so grab your friends and family and join us The Lemonade Bus, which will be onsite each month for a roaring game of bingo at the Library! Win prizes and for the purchase of refreshments. If you enjoy snacks while you play! *Registration is required for some. Bingo haven’t seen the new features in the game dates, times and locations are listed below. branch, here’s your chance! The gallery • 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, Main Library at Goodwood area is a lovely showcase of local art, the Children’s Room boasts a GIANT Lite • *6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, Jones Creek Regional Branch Brite, and the new Innovation Space has a 3D printer and Audio Visual equipment! Adult Coloring Sessions You won’t want to miss this par-tay! at the Library Need to decompress from a long day at the office? Maybe you’re just looking for a way to get creative and relieve stress. Either way, we’re here to help! Adults are invited to join us at the Library this month for FREE coloring sessions. We’ll provide the coloring sheets and colors, but you should feel free to bring your own. Dates, times Epic Graphics and locations are listed below. Book Club • 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, Main Library at Goodwood Do you like to read comic books • 3 p.m. Monday, May 7, River Center Branch or graphic novels, and dislike reading • 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 14 & 28, chunky books without pictures? If you Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch said yes, you’ll want to come hang out • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, Delmont Gardens Branch with other adults ages 18 and older at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. • 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, Main Library at Goodwood Tuesday, May 29, for an all-new Epic • 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, Carver Branch Graphics Book Club meeting! During • 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26, Main Library at Goodwood our first gathering, we’ll discuss favorite comic book titles, scavenge the Library’s • 4 p.m. Thursday, May 31, Eden Park Branch bookshelves and Digital Library for fun graphic novels to read, and then All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. announce a comic book for everyone to To register, call the Library branch directly. read and discuss as a group at the next For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required. meeting.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library May 2018, The Source 3 Business Digital Library & New Resources & Legal Introducing Financial *Introduction to Finding Ratings Online, Grants for Nonprofit NEW in the Digital Library Business Were finances on the top of your 2018 Do you have a nonprofit business resolutions list? It’s never too late to get that needs funding for supplies or a started, and your Library wants to help! special program? If you said yes, and Introducing Financial Ratings Online (which you’re interested in how to find grants, will replace the Financial Literacy database this June), the FREE financial this seminar is for you! Adults can come tool available in the Digital Library at www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary. to the River Center Branch at noon Financial Ratings Online offers you FREE access to: Wednesday, May 23, to get ten tips for • Independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions finding grants. After the presentation, & insurance companies attendees will see a demonstration on how to search the Foundation Directory • Conservative buy-hold-sell ratings of thousands of stocks, mutual funds Online in its new format. & exchange traded funds • The ability to setup your own Personal Account to create a Watchlist, get SCORE: Simple Steps upgrade/downgrade notifications and log in from anywhere for Starting Your • Medicare Supplement Insurance basics like help determining which Business plan to choose, how much it will cost, and rates & plan benefits Have you resolved to start your comparisons business this year? SCORE Baton Rouge • All you need is your Library card to get started at www.ebrpl.com/ will offer a FREE workshop, Simple DigitalLibrary! Steps for Starting Your Business, at the Main Library at Goodwood at 6 p.m. A Fresh, New Freegal! Tuesday, May 1. Business mentoring The all-new Freegal Music Service launched in early also is available at the Main Library April with an entirely new product and new apps for every Wednesday for those with the iOS and Google stores! With this fresh Freegal, you now can browse appointments. For appointments and for audiobooks and music videos in addition to the cool music you were more information, contact the SCORE already getting access to. Download straight from the app for convenient office at (225) 215-0080. Visit the SCORE listening. You can use existing credentials, and all playlists and stored music website at www.scorebr.org, to learn have been preserved from the update. New FAQs and a video tutorial will more. guide you through the site. All you need is your Library card. Go to www. ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary to start jammin’! The highlights of the new service include: • A completely new set of mobile apps that take advantage of new Get Free Legal Counsel technology to allow the same robust website experience in the palm with the Ask a Lawyer of your hand. Great discovery, great functionality and an intuitive and Program clean interface. Adults can come to the Library to • An emphasis on curated music, with more than 100 playlists to meet take advantage of FREE and individual every mood or whim. New lists will be published weekly, and they are counseling sessions offered by the Pro pleasingly displayed on the site and the apps. Bono Project of the Baton • A simple, clean and modern new interface to help you quickly explore Rouge Bar Association. the entire content base, which is now 15 million tracks and includes Area attorneys will be music videos and audiobooks. available for one-on-one, • With the new Freegal, you still get access to new content daily, with a 15-minute sessions for worldwide catalog that contains 15 million songs from more than 30,000 legal advice on a first-come, first-served music labels that originate in more 100 countries. basis at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch from 9:30 until 11:30 All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. a.m. Saturday, May 19. To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

4 The Source, May 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Career Path Health & Fitness How to Buy or Expand into a Franchise Join the Main Library If you’ve ever thought about what Walking & Aerobics it takes to own a franchise or turn Club! your business into a franchise, this The Main Library Walking Club has event is for you! The Library’s Career expanded its schedule and now includes Center is hosting a FREE franchising an aerobic workout session. Adults are seminar for adults at the Main Library invited to the Main Library at Goodwood at Goodwood at 6 p.m. Wednesday, four times per week to get moving! On May 9. We’ve invited two successful outdoor walking days, we will walk Baton Rouge franchise owners who around the Library and through the will share valuable information on nearby gardens. Every fourth Tuesday buying a franchise, plus tips for those we will begin by climbing stairs to the seeking to expand a current business third floor before and after a brief walk. by establishing a franchise system. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes! Check out the weekly schedule *Cool Careers Series at the Main Library below. The Career Center is hosting a FREE seven-week Cool Careers Series • 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays, for teens and 20-somethings at the Main Library at Goodwood at 11 a.m. Wednesdays & Thursdays, on Wednesdays starting May 30. Each session will feature a presentation Outdoor Walk led by a representative from area organizations working in exciting careers • 12:05 – 12:45 p.m. Fridays, including an Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery assessment Aerobics & Toning (ASVAB), science, technology, engineering and math-centered (STEM) fields, beauty and aesthetics, crime scene investigation, veterinary care, Fitness in the Stacks! video game design and more! Registration is required for all. To register, go The Bluebonnet Regional Branch is online to http://www.careercenterbr.com/events/. For more information, starting Fitness in the Stacks, a fun fitness call the Career Center at (225) 231-3733. Here’s the series schedule: group for adults who are enthusiastic • May 30 | ASVAB Assessment about staying healthy. Come to the • June 6 | Forensic Anthropology Library at 9:30 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday in May (except May 28), to • June 13 | Social Media & Entertainment get moving by participating in beginner • June 20 | Hair/Makeup/Barber aerobics and/or a brief indoor walk • June 27 | Gaming & STEM Careers before or after the sweet sweat session. All fitness levels are welcome! • July 11 | Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine * • July 18 | Transportation Technology Cardio Line Dancing Come dance your way to good health! * Exercise is an important part of overall Mastering the Job Interview cardiovascular fitness. Experienced Are you searching for a instructors from the Young Men’s new job? Your performance Christian Association (YMCA) will be during an interview can at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional determine whether or Branch at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10, to not you get your dream demonstrate dance moves – even party job. Learn how to perfect favorites like the Cupid Shuffle and the your job interview skills Electric Slide. Adults are welcome to through this FREE seminar! join us and have fun dancing their way Adults can come to the to fitness! Registration is required. To Main Library at Goodwood at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, to get tips for register, call 1-800-561-4127. You also can a great interview, common traps and pitfalls to avoid and interactive register online at www.peopleshealth. demonstrations for answering the most common interview questions. com/wellness. Registration is required. For more information and to register, call the Career Center at (225) 231-3733 or visit www.careercenterbr.com/events/. More Health & Fitness on next page ➥

East Baton Rouge Parish Library May 2018, The Source 5 Health & Fitness Sew Much Fun!

*Jones Creek Pacers Aerobics In Stitches at the Main Library Club for Adults Knitting, crochet and tatting (which is lace-making) As an addition to the are relaxing hobbies that you can take anywhere and do Your Pace or Mine Walking at any time. If you’re interested in learning a new craft, or Club, the Pacers Aerobics improving your stitch skills, join other adults and teens at Club for adults will meet the Main Library at Goodwood at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, at the Jones Creek Regional for the In Stitches morning group. Come learn the basics for Branch at 9:30 a.m. every making decorative items and clothing! All skill levels are Monday and Friday in welcome. May (except May 28), for a Scrapbooking Saturday for Adults session of rhythmic dance and exercise. All fitness levels are welcome to join us! Join us for scrapbooking classes at the Library! Adults can bring old and new photos, mementos from vacation and travel, bits of fabric and other special memory items to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 10 a.m. Saturdays, Health & Wellness May 5 and 19. We’ll show you how to arrange them in a memory-keeping book. Both beginner and advanced scrapbookers are welcome! Please bring your own photos Chair Yoga for Adults and scrapbooking paper. Adults can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, to enjoy a gentle, hour-long course designed for relaxation and quiet the mind. This type 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 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 approval before attending. Crafting for a Cause at Pride *Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Come learn a new skill! Join other adults at the Pride- Chaneyville Branch at 1 p.m. every Thursday in May, for a Group Meeting chance to create something beautiful and enjoy the company Dianne Miller will be at the Jones Creek Regional of fellow crafters. This month, join us for a “crochet along” Branch at 1 p.m. Monday, May 21, to lead an information- in which the group will make sampler afghans for cancer sharing meeting for adults held with the caregivers of patients. All skill levels are welcome. Donations of yarn, those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. supplies or finished items also are welcome. Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area sponsors this FREE and public program. Crochet Compassion *Heartfulness Meditation with Plastic Bags Adults are invited to learn how to turn plastic bags into Workshop plastic yarn (plarn) at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at Be good to your heart. Adults can come to the Jones 10 a.m. Thursdays, May 3 and 17. With plarn, we’ll create a Creek Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13, for lightweight, weather resistant sleeping mat that can be used a meditation and relaxation workshop led by Nitin by those in need. No crochet skills are necessary. Share your Gupta. The goals of the workshop include promoting compassion by flattening bags, cutting strips and making relaxation, reducing stress, improving focus and balls of plarn. creating internal peace that reflects on the outside. Threadheads: Yoga for Adults at Bluebonnet A Contemporary Crochet Club Need to get a relaxing stretch? Join other adults at the Adults are invited to join us at the Scotlandville Branch Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 9 and 23, to craft with other 21, for a FREE one-hour yoga class led by experienced crochet enthusiasts. Each participant will need to bring yoga instructor Vanessa Parks. Please be sure to bring their own size H or larger crochet hook and a skein of yarn. your yoga mat or towel and water. This class is intended Beginners and experienced threadheads both are welcome! for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome.

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

Bluebonnet Knitting Nook If you would like to learn how to knit, join other adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, May 10 and 24, to learn how to knit your own projects! We’ll show you how to create all kinds of items, from dishcloths and scarves, to shawls and blankets! Limited supplies are available, so please bring a pair of size 8, 9, 10 or 10 ½ knitting needles and at least one ball of yarn. Bring a notepad for any note-taking you may want to do. All skill levels and left- handers are welcome! Off the Hook Crochet Club Crochet isn’t just for your grandmother! It’s a fun and relaxing way to create something wonderful. Adults are invited to the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. Art Workshop: Thursday, May 17, to join the Off the Hook Crochet Club and learn how to make a hat, scarf, blanket or stuffed animal! No skills? Don’t worry, we’ll hook you up! Drawing the Human Face Bluebonnet Crochet Corner Did you know that almost all Join other adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, human faces follow a few basic rules May 10 and 24, to learn how to make hats, scarves, shawls, sweaters and other of symmetry? Join other adults at items that make perfect holiday gifts! Whether you’re a beginner seeking to learn Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 4 p.m. the basics of crochet, or an experienced crocheter looking for a fun challenge, this Wednesday, May 16, to learn the class is for you. Please bring a U.S. size H, I or J (5.0, 5.5 or 6.0 mm) crochet hook. secrets of drawing the human face Yarn will be provided but participants should feel free to bring their own. with accurate proportions. *Cookie Cutter Bird Art & Crafts Feeder Craft Now that the weather has warmed up, more and more birds * Vase Decorating Class for Adults are enjoying our yards. If you’d like Think you’ve got what it takes to be a DIY pro? Even if you don’t, you’re still to learn an easy way to attract more invited to the Eden Park Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, to try your hand at beautiful birds to your outdoor a cool project! Using nothing but wine corks, adults will create a one-of-a-kind space, you’ll want to join other vase to that’ll look stunning with your home’s décor. adults at the Carver Branch at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, to make a Motherhood Rocks: cookie cutter bird feeder craft! All DIY Faux Agate Rock Coaster Craft supplies will be provided. Adults are welcome at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 1 p.m. Wednesday, *Crafting at the May 2, to create an inexpensive do-it-yourself faux agate rock coaster. Celebrate mothers and motherhood with this fun craft project! Refreshments will be served. Creek for Adults Join other adults at the Jones * Upcycling at Bluebonnet Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. It’s time to get ready for your summer Monday, May 14, to make fabulous vacay! Adults can come to the Bluebonnet crafts you can share with friends or Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, keep for yourself! All supplies will May 23, to transform a T-shirt into a tote be provided. bag perfect for carrying your stuff on the * beach, a festival or a visit to the Library. Be Crafty Wednesday sure to bring a T-shirt from home for this for Adults project. Adults are invited to the Central Branch at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, to create easy and inexpensive All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, crafts perfect for gift-giving! All call the Library branch directly. supplies will be provided, and light For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required. refreshments will be served.

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

SAVE THE DATE Star Wars Movie Day at Pride Friday Night Movies on To celebrate Star Wars Day (which is May 4), the Outdoor Plaza Coming adults are welcome at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 2 p.m. Friday, May 4, to watch Star Soon! Wars: The Last Jedi. Starring Mark Hamill, the Here’s the Lineup: late Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, and John Boyega, this 2017 film finds Rey • June 1 | The Lion King developing her newly discovered abilities • June 8 | Beauty and the Beast (1991) under the tutelage of Luke Skywalker. • June 15 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares for battle with the First Order. Attendees should feel • June 22 | Despicable Me 3 free to come dress in their best Star Wars • June 29 | Moana regalia. May the 4th be with you! Classic Movie at Main TGIF Movie for Adults at Jones Creek Come enjoy a FREE movie night at Thank goodness it’s Friday! Adults are invited to the Jones Creek the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Regional Branch at 1 p.m. every Friday in May, to watch a different Thursday, May 31! We’ll be watching O movie each week. Kick back at the Library and let the movie reel relax Brother, Where Art Thou?, the classic Coen you into the weekend. Enjoy delicious popcorn and punch while you Brothers film starring George Clooney and watch. John Tuturro. The 2000 crime comedy is set in the deep south during the 1930s, and Movie Matinee at Baker follows three escaped convicts as they search for Adults for treasure. We’ve got your FREE movie ticket! Come to the Baker Branch at noon Tuesday, May 8, to watch Family Afternoon The Theory of Everything starring Eddie Redmayne Movie at Fairwood as the late astrophysicist Stephen Hawking. Attendees should feel Get ready for a colorful adventure free to bring their own bag lunch or snack to enjoy while they watch. on the waters of ancient Poloynesia! Popcorn will be served. Bring everyone in the family to the Fairwood Branch at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May Coffee and a Movie at Greenwell Springs 19, to enjoy a FREE screening of Moana, the Adults are welcome at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional 2016 Disney action-adventure film! Watch Branch at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17, to watch Wonder, the 2017 family what happens when a terrible curse reaches drama that tells the heartwarming story of August Pullman, a fifth- Moana’s island and she courageously grade boy with facial differences who is attending a mainstream answers the ocean’s call to help set things elementary school for the first time. right.\ Tuesday Afternoon Movie at Delmont * Gardens The Baton Rouge Film Club It’s movie time! Grab a friend or two Directorial Series and head to the Delmont Gardens Branch at The Baton Rouge Film Club is hosting a new directorial 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, to watch The Dark series at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch! If Tower, the 2017 action-adventure film about you’re into nonlinear storylines, satirical subject matter a gunslinger who battles the sinister Man in and artful gore, you’ll want to join us at 6 p.m. three Thursdays this Black, in a fantasy world that’s connected to month for the Quentin Tarantino Series. Here’s the schedule: Earth. • May 3, Pulp Fiction Movie Day at Pride • May 17, Jackie Brown Come join other adults at the Pride- • May 31, Django Unchained Chaneyville Branch at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, to watch Dunkirk, a historical thriller set during World War II about the evacuation Sunday Afternoon Movie at Jones Creek of Dunkirk, France. Watch history unfold Join other adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 3 p.m. as 400,000 Allied troops are rescued after a every Sunday in May, for a feature-length movie. Popcorn and punch tragic defeat. will be served.

8 The Source, May 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Writing & Authors The Gardening Lipstick, Heels & Hustle Bug with Author Dr. Carey Yazeed * Are you an employee who is ready to become a boss? The new book from Bees, Birds & author Dr. Carey Yazeed may be able to help you! Adults can come to the Butterfly Gardening Delmont Gardens Branch at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19, for a FREE book discussion May is Gardening for Wildlife of Lipstick, Heels & Hustle: A Woman’s Guide to Entrepreneurship led by Dr. Yazeed. Month! To celebrate, members of A book signing will follow the presentation. Louisiana Master Gardeners will be at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch Speakeasy Writers’ Workshop at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, to share Amateur writers of all genres are invited to the gardening tips that will help attract Central Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 26, to meet beautiful wildlife including bees, and collaborate with other local writers in a casual hummingbirds and butterflies. For environment. Enjoy the opportunity to socialize, more information on Gardening for exchange constructive feedback and discover new Wildlife Month, visit the National ways to cultivate your creativity. This month, we will Wildlife Federation’s website at continue our discussion on creating setting in a novel www.nwf.org. or short story. Light refreshments will be served. Hidden Figures Book Discussion at Central Have you read the One Book One Community selection Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly? If so, you’ll want to join other adults at the Central Branch at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, for a lively discussion. Come prepared to share your views on the book with other members of the community! Light Louisiana Master refreshments will be served. Gardeners at the Writers’ Rendezvous Library! Calling all writers! If you made a resolution to write more this year, now’s the The Louisiana Master Gardeners perfect time to join other adults at the Fairwood Branch at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, program is a service and educational for the Writers’ Rendezvous meeting. This informal group is designed for writers activity offered by the Louisiana to meet, share ideas and get feedback on current projects. State University (LSU) AgCenter. Representatives from this group will be at two Library locations * this month to present FREE two- The Chronicles of the Seed part classes for adults on varying with Author James W. Roan gardening topics. These two-hour Author James W. Roan will be at the Baker Branch at 1 p.m. Saturday, classes consist of one-hour segments May 12, to discuss with adults The Chronicles of the Seed, his new book which per topic. Check out the schedule digs deep into the lessons of the Parable of the Sower in a fresh, new way. A below. question-and-answer period and book signing will follow the presentation. 6 p.m. Thursday, May 10, Readers can purchase Roan’s book wherever books are sold, plus online at Central Branch the Apple iTunes store, Amazon and Barnes and Noble. • Simple Yet Sophisticated Daisies & Complementing Perennials *Adult Creative Writing Group • Gardens: Made in the Shade Are you ready to write? It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or you’re 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, already a published author, this writing group is for everyone! Adults are invited Jones Creek Regional Branch to the Zachary Branch at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, for a FREE writing group • Water Gardens: Backyard Ponds led by author of Blackbird Summer Emily Shotwell. You’ll meet others who love to Fountains the written word as you discuss, learn and grow in your craft. • Pruning in the Garden

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 May 2018, The Source 9 Special History & Archives Interest *Preservation in the Home Join the Come celebrate Preservation Month with us at the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 9! Adults are invited to enjoy a FREE presentation by Natural Hair Archivist Melissa Eastin that will cover information on how to care for all types Support of archival materials in your home. Can’t make it? Come to the Library at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20, for another chance to learn how to archive your memorabilia. Group! Registration is required and limited to 15 attendees. Going natural? Your East Baton Rouge Parish Library wants to help The Modernist Architecture in Louisiana you on the journey! It does not If you’re an architecture buff, or are matter what stage of transitioning just an out-of-the-box thinker, you’ll want from relaxed or processed hair to a to join other adults in the Large Meeting natural curl pattern you are, we’d Room of the Main Library at Goodwood like you to join us at the Greenwell at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, for a FREE Springs Road Regional Branch presentation by Executive Director of at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 26, for the Louisiana Architectural Foundation the Natural Hair Support Group Stacey Pfingsten. The talk will cover meeting. Each month, we’ll discuss examples of modernist architecture topics like deciding whether to across Louisiana. Pfingsten also will show big chop or not, maintenance, Designing Life: The Modernist Architecture hairstyles and techniques, products of Albert C. Ledner. A question-and-answer and more. Come express the joys period will follow the presentation. and frustrations of the journey with others in the city and make some *Digitize Your Memories on Scan Day! new friends along the way! This The Baton Rouge Room is making its high quality scanner available to patrons group is open to adults and teens. who would like to digitize their personal photographs, art and/or records in Woodcarving 101 a FREE Scan Day. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience with a professional scanner, to ensure the long-term preservation of your treasures If you want to learn to do and to travel down memory lane. Each patron will be allotted 45 minutes on woodcarving projects, join other the scanner. Directions will be provided and staff will be available to answer adults at the Jones Creek Regional questions and assist with the process. To register, call (225) 231-3751. For more Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, information, call Emily Ward in the Special Collections Department at (225) 231- May 9 and 23, to learn the basics. 3752, or send her an email to [email protected]. Here’s the schedule: Experienced woodcarver Clyde Sandifer and others will be at the • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5 Library to guide you through the • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 12 beginning stages of woodcarving, • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 26 and share how to get quality tools at an affordable price. Genealogy

*Using Maps & Land Records Land records are some of the most important documents available in genealogy research. Available farm land encouraged westward migration, rewarded military service, fulfilled requirements for voting or holding public office, or simply helped to support the family. Adults are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, to learn how to use maps and land records together to find out when and where ancestors All programs are free and open to the public. lived, why he lived there and how he got there. In this class, we’ll look at some of Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. the ways ancestors could acquire land including bounty land warrants, federal For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. patents, inheritance or private sales. You’ll also learn to use maps to ensure that * Registration required. you’re looking in the right places for your ancestors.

10 The Source, May 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Genealogy Free Fun & Games * Personal Digital Family Game Night Archiving Class at Fairwood & Open Lab Come play the classics! The whole Special Collections will family is welcome at the Fairwood Branch offer a course on how to archive at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, to play uno, personal digital materials at scrabble, clue, checkers and more. Children the Main Library at Goodwood must be accompanied by an adult. at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10. In this FREE two-hour class, Scrabble for Seniors adults will learn about file It’s time for some FUN! Adult seniors formats, storage platforms, are invited to the Baker Branch at 11 a.m. how to organize and describe Wednesday, May 16, to join us for a round collections, and various digital of Scrabble Crossword. Be sure to bring a preservation techniques. If you friend because this game never goes out of create any form of digital art or style! would simply like to get your electronic records in order, this course is for you! Once you’ve learned how to digital archive, you’ll want to *Jeopardy at the Library! come back to the Library at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24, for the FREE Open Have you always enjoyed watching Lab! This is an opportunity for patrons to work on personal digital Jeopardy on television and thought you archives and ask a Digital Archivist questions concerning organization, might like to be a contestant? Here’s your preservation, digitization and other related tasks. Those interested in chance! Join other adults at the Jones Creek participating in the Open Lab must first complete the Personal Digital Regional Branch at 7 p.m. Thursday, May Archiving course. The Library will provide access to a computer, 10, for a game of Library-style Jeopardy. Microsoft software, connectors and cords for external drives, scanners Play in teams to win prizes! and web archiving programs. For more information, call Emily Ward in the Special Collections Department at (225) 231-3752, or send her an Greenwell Springs email to [email protected]. Chess Club *Analyzing Records & Standards of Proof Do you want to play chess? Join other Come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Monday, May 14, adults and teens at the Greenwell Springs to learn how to analyze and interpret information from genealogical Road Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Saturdays, records found during the course of your research. Adults will be May 5 and 19, to learn the basics of chess. introduced to the Genealogical Proof Standard and how it can help All skill levels are welcome to join us! resolve issues involving conflicting evidence. With the Genealogical *Tabletop Gaming Proof Standard, you can build a case for the veracity of your research even though you may lack clear evidence of a person’s identity or at Central parentage. Looking for some fun? Join other adults at the Central Branch at 2:30 p.m. Monday, * Genealogy Research: DNA May 21, for an afternoon of tabletop games! Advances in genetic testing have made it accessible to many Refreshments will be served. researchers. The information gained from these tests can confirm research * or expose surprising clues to family history. Adults are welcome at the Let’s Dabble in Scrabble! Main Library at Goodwood second floor Tech Lab at 7 p.m. Tuesday, If you’re a word game enthusiast, you’ll May 22, to learn about the different types of DNA tests available, what want to join other adults at the Jones Creek they can reveal and the restrictions they present. Seating is limited and Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday registration is required. For more information and to register, call (225) in May, to play Scrabble and find out who’ll 231-5731. be the word master! If you’d prefer a fast- paced game with less strategy, we invite you to play Quiddler. If you don’t know Your Library offers a variety of classes to help you how to play, don’t sweat it. Instructors will in your genealogy research on a monthly basis. show you how. Prizes will be awarded. Registration is required for all classes. To register, call (225) 231-3751.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library May 2018, The Source 11 20-Somethings Just for Teens DIY Instagram Coaster Craft Do you love crafting and DIY projects? If you’re in Teen Summer Reading Program need a personalized gift for someone special, you’ll enjoy this craft! Adults ages 18-30ish are invited to the Carver Kickoff Parties! Branch at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, for a fun and easy Come join the party just for teens at the Library craft that’s a great way to make use of your collection of this month! Enjoy fun games, crafts and activities, plus Instagram photos. delicious snacks. While you’re here, sign up for the 2018 Summer Reading Program. Here’s the party schedule: May Flower Crown Craft • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, Eden Park Branch Whether you’re going to a music festival or just going • *2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, out on the town with friends, a flower crown is the perfect Jones Creek Regional Branch (registration required) accessory for spring! Adults ages 18-30ish are invited to the • 2 p.m. Thursday, May 24, Bluebonnet Branch at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, to make Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch a flower crown craft. All supplies will be provided, and refreshments will be served. • 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, Bluebonnet Regional Branch * • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, Bad Art Night Main Library at Goodwood Do you love to be creative but know you’re terrible at it? It’s cool, no judgment Teen Film Club here. Just join other bad artists ages 18- Join the Teen Film Club at the Scotlandville Branch 30ish at the Zachary Branch at 6 p.m. at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, to watch Queen of Katwe, the Tuesday, May 15, to create your choice of a 2016 biographical drama about Phiona, a Ugandan girl painting or sculpture. May the worst art win! whose world rapidly changes after being introduced to Tin Can Luminaries the game of chess. Enjoy fun crafts while you watch! Refreshments will be served. Let us help you light up your space! Come to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 10, to create a punch pattern from a stencil wrapped around a tin can with other adults ages 18-30ish. Simply drive nails through the punches to reveal a rustic luminary project. All supplies will be provided. Mini Piñata Craft Wednesday Night Teen Lounge Can’t make our regular teen programs because Gear up for Cinco de Mayo the crafty way! Adults ages of after-school activities? Don’t sweat it! Just join us 18-30ish are welcome at the River Center Branch at 11:30 at 5 p.m. every Wednesday in May, to participate in a a.m. Saturday, May 5, to make colorful mini piñatas. All variety of FUN video games, movies, crafts and more! supplies will be provided. Personalized Beach Bags Volunteer at the Zachary Branch! Rock out as a Zachary Branch volunteer while you & Popsicles make your community a better place this summer! The summer’s heating up, so come cool down with a As a volunteer, you’ll help prepare programs, listen fun craft at the Library. Join other adults ages 18-30ish at the to younger children read as a Book Bud, put books in Fairwood Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, to craft order and more. It’s also an opportunity to make new a customized beach bag perfect for your summer travels. friends, gain experience and earn service hours. If this Enjoy ice-cold popsicles while you create. sounds like fun, you’ll want to register and attend the required general training session at 10 a.m. Thursday, Thursday Film Club May 24. Teens interested in volunteering as a Book Bud Join other adults ages 18-30ish at the Scotlandville will need to attend the additional, special training at Branch at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, for the Thursday 11 a.m. that day. Please bring your summer schedule Film Club meeting! This month, we’ll watch Southside with with you so we can put you on the volunteer calendar. You, the 2016 biographical drama film that chronicles the Be sure to pick up a volunteer application as soon as summer 1989 afternoon when the future President of the possible from the Teen Services Desk. You also can United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady, request one by sending an email to Nancy Lockett at Michelle Obama, on a first date across Chicago’s Southside. [email protected].

12 The Source, May 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Baker Teen Game Day Grab your friends and bring them to the Baker Branch at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, for an afternoon of Xbox games and snacks! Films & Fun for Teens Scotlandville We love movies, yes we do! We love movies, how about you?! Join other teens Teen Gaming Club at the Library this month to watch a variety of awesome flicks. Here are the show It’s about to go down! Teens times: come get your game on at the • Thor: Ragnorok | 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, Baker Branch Scotlandville Branch at 3:30 p.m. • School of Rock | 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, Zachary Branch every Tuesday and Thursday in May. Show your skills and find out who’ll dominate! Free Fun & Games for Teens Use your Library card to stream video shorts & feature films, plus Harry Potter House Cup Competition download eBooks & audio It’s going to be a very wizarding summer! Teens can gather at the Main Library books for FREE! at Goodwood at 3 p.m. every other Thursday starting May 31, to celebrate all things Harry Potter with a house-inspired activity. Houses will earn points for each activity. We’ll end the series by announcing the House Cup winners during a fun Potter Party July 31. To kick off the competition, we’ll be playing balloon Award-winning independent films! quidditch! Be sure to dress in comfortable clothes that you can run around in. Here’s the series schedule: • May 31, Gryffindor Download books, music and videos • June 14, Hufflepuff via the new Libby app! • June 28, Ravenclaw • July 12, Sliytherin

Awesome audio books! Teen Gaming Club: Mario Kart 8 Indulge your need for speed with other teens at the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 10! Come to play Mario Kart 8 on the Library’s Wii U Thoughtful Entertainment gaming system. Visit the Digital Library *Life-Size Hungry Hippo Game at www.ebrpl.com today to get started! Start your summer in motion! Come to the Central Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 31, to play a life-size game of Hungry Hungry Hippos with other teens. Wheel your hippo partner around and gather all of the balloons for your team. Come find out who’ll prove to be the hungriest for the win! ® May the Fourth: Star Wars NERF & LEGO is published monthly by the Public Relations Department of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library Game Day 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Do you have Stormtrooper aim? Come try your hand at Star Wars-themed (225) 231‑3710 NERF target practice with other teens at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2:30 To receive a hard or electronic copy p.m. Friday, May 4! Later, we’ll work together to assemble a 500-piece LEGO® of The Source, or update your mailing TIE fighter! ​ address, email the Public Relations Department: [email protected] The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is a All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, community service organization that connects our call the Library branch directly. citizens with information, resources, materials, * technology and experiences in order to make For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. Registration required. a positive difference in their lives.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library May 2018, The Source 13 Technology & Making for Teens

3D Printing with Teen Touchdown Challenge MakerBot Replicator There’s no football involved here! Teens can come celebrate this year’s One Book One Community selection Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly with a 2X for Teens science, technology, engineering, art and math-related (STEAM) program! We Experience 3D printing magic know that landings can get a little tricky, especially if you don’t know what kind with other teens at the Carver of surface you’re landing on. This is a challenge that space engineers faced when Branch! Come hang out with us at 2 they landed on the moon and, more recently, when they landed a robotic p.m. Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, rover on Mars! Now, we’re challenging teens at the Carver Branch at 4 p.m. May 22, to enjoy a MakerBot Thursday, May 3, to use various materials to create a device that will safely Replicator 2X demonstration, and land our marshmallow astronauts. get an up-close look at the Library’s professional-level 3D printer. STEAM Wednesdays! Teens are invited to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. every Wednesday Teen Tech Time: in May to participate in a different science, technology, engineering, art and Coder MiP Robots math-related (STEAM) challenge! Here’s the schedule: If you’ve ever wanted to learn • May 2, Paper Engineering how to code, this teen program is • May 9, Camera Obscura for you! Bring your friends with you to the Eden Park Branch at 3:30 • May 16, Aerodynamics p.m. Thursday, May 3, to learn code • May 23, Cannon Construction with self-balancing MiP robots. • May 30, Optical Illusions Steam Art & Crafts for Teens Punk Rock Bracelet Craft Club Teens can come to the Fairwood Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 31, to help us kick off the Summer Reading Program with a fun craft! We’ll use puff paint Main Teen on a leather cuff to create a unique punk rocker bracelet. You’ll love this fashion STEAM Club statement piece! Here’s your chance to practice Teen Bottle Rocket Day! those engineering skills! Teens can come to the Main Library at We’ve planned some EXPLOSIVE FUN at the Pride- Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Chaneyville Branch this month! Teens can come make their May 19, for a cool engineering own bottle rocket project using soda and Mentos candies at challenge. Can you make a chair the Library at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 22! We’ll watch as the out of newspapers? Come find out! geysers head for the sky! Be sure to wear clothes that can get At the end of the program, your a little messy. creation will be tested to see if it can hold under pressure. Sepia Watercolors There’s an artist within you! Teens are welcome at the Teen STEAM: Sound Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, to learn watercolor painting techniques. Using only one color & Music Design and the magic of water tones, you will be on your way to Come join other teens at the becoming an extraordinary watercolor artist! Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, for Make an LED Card a science, technology, engineering, Light up someone’s day with a special card! Teens are welcome at the art and math-related (STEAM) Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, to create a unique activity! This month, experiment greeting card fitted with LED lights. All supplies will be provided. with sound and music design apps on the Library’s iPads.

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

Scotlandville Teen Artists *Rock & Seashell If you love art, you’ll want to join other teens at the Scotlandville Branch at Magnet Craft 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, to show your stuff and improve your skills! You’ll be Teens in grades 6-12, turn given an art challenge at the beginning of seashells and small river rocks each session, which can be completed while into colorful magnets with paint, learning new tips and tricks from fellow Sharpie markers and decoupage artists. Finished pieces will be displayed at the Zachary Branch at 2 p.m. throughout the Teen Section. All skill levels Wednesday, May 30. All supplies are welcome! will be provided. Rock the Perler Beads Flower Crown Craft Accessorize your rockin’ self with Celebrate spring by making a perler bead creations you’ve made at the beautiful flower crown! Come to Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May the Bluebonnet Regional Branch 29! Teens will design their own keychain, at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 10, to locker magnet or follow a pattern provided! hang out with other teens and get Wrappin’ Buds your craft on. All supplies will be provided. Libraries ROCK! Kick off your rockin’ summer with other teens at the River Perler Bead Earbuds Center Branch at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 25, Do you want an awesome pair of by decorating a pair of earbuds. Make them fashionable earbuds this summer? bright, make them wild, make them perfect Teens will get earbuds, decorative for your style! Attendees should feel free to bring their own earbuds, but new supplies and a tutorial on how to ones will be available. give them a style upgrade at the Mother’s Day Card Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Monday, May 14. Moms are awesome! Show yours how much you care by giving her a personalized card you made with other teens at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at Candy Tin Upcycle 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 9. Craft DIY Bath Fizzy Craft What will you store your Now that it’s summer, make time for a little rest and relaxation. Join other earbuds in? We’ve got a solution! teens at the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5, to learn Come to the River Center Branch how to create a fun and inexpensive bath fizzy craft. at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, to craft with other teens, and turn a Emoji Felties candy tin into a decorative earbud How are you feeling? Craft it! Come to the Main Library at Goodwood at case. 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26, to make a personalized emoji feltie with other teens. * Make it into a keychain or use it for something else cool! Basic Clothing Repair T-Shirt Tote Craft Enjoy a joint clothing repair Create a stylish summer tote to carry around all your stuff! Use a T-shirt to program between teens and craft your bag with other teens at the Main Library at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. 20-somethings at the Greenwell Tuesday, May 29. Afterwards, we’ll personalize them with puff paint. Springs Road Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5. This second Bath Fizzy for Mom course will build on the previous Give mom a gift you’ve made yourself! Bring your friends with you to the introductory lessons of part one, Carver Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, May 7, to make a bath fizzy craft for your plus tackle some more challenging mother or another special person in your life. repairs.

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 May 2018, The Source 15 Teen Anime

Anime Lovers Unite! If you’re an “anime-niac”, you’ll want to join others at the Library to enjoy your favorite movies! Teens are invited to watch anime on the Library’s Crunchyroll account. Is there a rumble in your tummy? We’ve got you covered with delicious Asian foods to snack on while you watch! Here’s the schedule: • 3 p.m. Thursday, May 3, Bluebonnet Regional Branch • 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, Main Library at Goodwood • 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, Eden Park Branch • 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, Central Branch • 4 p.m. Monday, May 21, Delmont Gardens Branch • 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 21, Scotlandville Branch • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Bluebonnet Teen Council Are you interested in having your voice heard when it comes to the planning of teen Library programs? If you said yes to that question, you’ll want to join the Bluebonnet Teen Council. We’ll meet at the Bluebonnet * Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 1. We can’t wait Baton Rouge Astronomical Society to see you there! Representatives from the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society return to the Library this summer with a variety Main Library Teen Advisory of science presentations for children and their families. If the weather permits, kids also will have a chance at solar Group (TAG) viewing during the program. Each presentation begins at 2 Are you looking for service hours? The Main Library p.m. and will last about 45 minutes. Registration is required. at Goodwood’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meetings To register, call the Library location directly. Here’s the and projects count as volunteer hours, and membership schedule: looks great on college applications! Join us at the Library at 4 p.m. every Monday in May (except May 28), • Tuesday, May 29, River Center Branch to work on service projects, provide feedback and plan • Thursday, May 31, Baker Branch events. For more information, call the Teen Department • Tuesday, June 5, Eden Park Branch at (225) 231-3770. • Thursday, June 7, Carver Branch Zachary • Tuesday, June 12, Pride-Chaneyville Branch Teen Council • Thursday, June 14, Zachary Branch Meeting • Tuesday, June 19, Bluebonnet Regional Branch You’re invited to join a Library-loving • Thursday, June 21, Delmont Gardens Branch group of teens to have • Tuesday, June 26, Main Library at Goodwood fun, and make the • Tuesday, July 3, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Zachary Branch a better place. Come to the Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, to celebrate National Scavenger • Thursday, July 5, Jones Creek Regional Branch Hunt Day after the business portion of the meeting. • Tuesday, July 10, Fairwood Branch We’ll have a scavenger hunt related to Libraries ROCK!, which is this year’s Summer Reading Program theme. • Thursday, July 12, Central Branch Light refreshments served. For teens in grades 6 and up. • Thursday, July 19, Scotlandville Branch

16 The Source, May 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library *Baton Rouge Children’s Book Police Department Week READ Photos! Mounted Police Trot There’s always a celebration going on at the East Baton Rouge Out at the Library Parish Library, and this one’s just for Whoa Nelly! It’s time for kids! We’re celebrating Children’s members of the Baton Rouge Police Book Week starting Tuesday, May Department’s (BRPD) Mounted 1, through Tuesday, May 8! Kids Patrol Unit to trot out and show ages 0-11 are invited to stop by any their stuff at the Library. Children Library location to enjoy having ages 6-11 and their families are their picture taken holding their invited to Library branches to favorite book and enter a drawing meet the BRPD officers and their for a FREE surprise book! There equestrian partners! Registration will only be one book giveaway is required for all. For more information and to register, call the Children’s Room per Library location. Each child’s at the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: color photo will be printed FREE • 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 31, Bluebonnet Regional Branch either immediately, or will be available for pickup on a later • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, Main Library at Goodwood day. Here’s the schedule: • 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7, Eden Park Branch • 2–5 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Bluebonnet Regional Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 21, Zachary Branch • All day Tuesday, May 1, • 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, Scotlandville Branch Delmont Gardens Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, Pride-Chaneyville Branch • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 3–5 p.m. • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19 Central Branch Tuesday, May 1, Scotlandville Branch Learn to Line Dance at the Library! • All day Tuesday, May 1 – Have you ever seen people line dancing and wish you could join in? Now’s Thursday, May 3, Central Branch your chance to learn these simple routines! Come hang out with other kids ages • All day Tuesday, May 1 – 5-11 at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Thursday May 31, to learn Saturday, May 5, Zachary Branch The Cupid Shuffle, The Freeze and The ChaCha Slide line dances. Registration is required and limited to 25 participants. • 2–6 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 – *Interactive Sensory Story/Activity Sunday, May 6, Baker Branch This is a program for children with special needs. Children ages 3-5 who • All day Tuesday, May 1 – have autism spectrum disorder are welcome at the Zachary Branch at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 6, Carver Branch Wednesday, May 2, for a special interactive sensory story time and activity • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 – program! We’ll sing songs, hear a reading of various interactive books, have Sunday, May 6, fun with simple finger plays and use props including scarves and pictures. All River Center Branch children must be accompanied by an adult. • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, Moana Movie & Sing-Along for Kids Pride-Chaneyville Branch The waters are calling to you for a FUN sing-along at • 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, the Library! Kids ages 3-11 are invited to the Main Library Eden Park Branch at Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, to watch Moana, the 2016 Disney action-adventure film. Let the • 2–5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, rhythm and melody of the sandy shores of ancient Polynesia Fairwood Branch delight you while singing along to the music! Watch what • 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, May 3, happens when a terrible curse reaches Moana’s island and Greenwell Springs Road Regional she courageously answers the ocean’s call to help set things Branch right. All children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups must register. • 2–4 p.m. Saturday, May 5, Jones Creek Regional Branch All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. • 9 a.m. – noon Tuesday, May 8, For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required. Main Library at Goodwood

East Baton Rouge Parish Library May 2018, The Source 17 Harvey Rabbit • 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, and Friends Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, are Back! Jones Creek Regional Branch Children ages 2 and up • 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, Pride-Chaneyville Branch can join Harvey Rabbit, Cecil the Orangutan, Miss • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, Zachary Branch Laura and Mr. Tim as they bring fun and mayhem to • 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, Delmont Gardens Branch the East Baton Rouge Parish Library this summer with • 10 a.m. Friday, June 15, Main Library at Goodwood ventriloquism, puppetry, music, magic, comedy and audience participation. It just wouldn’t be summer without • 10 a.m. Monday, June 18, Scotlandville Branch a visit from this gang! Each show lasts approximately 45 • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, Central Branch minutes. For more information, contact the Children’s • 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, Baker Branch Room of the Library location directly. Here’s the schedule: • 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, Carver Branch • 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, Bluebonnet Regional Branch • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 12, Eden Park Branch • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, Fairwood Branch

*Meet Knox the Miniature Horse! Come horseplay with Knox the miniature horse this summer! Kids ages 4-11 are invited the Library to hang out with this lovable tiny steed. Knox is not a pony, and he loves to giddy up and read with his handler, Milissa Davis and friends. Davis will read a horse story and give a brief talk about miniature horses. After the story, each child will make a picture frame craft while they wait to have their photo taken with Knox. Registration Celebrate the Earth Day with a is required. To register, call the Library location directly. Movie at the Library Here’s the schedule: Kids ages 7 and up are welcome at the Eden Park Branch • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13, to celebrate Earth Day by watching A Bug’s Life. In this 1998 animated fantasy film, • 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, life is no picnic for the ants on Ant Island! Every summer, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Hopper’s mean gang of grasshoppers terrorizes the ant • 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, Delmont Gardens Branch colony and tries to steal their food. • 10 a.m. Thursday, June 7, River Center Branch Get Caught Reading, Win a Sticker! • 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 15, Bluebonnet Regional Branch Here’s your chance to win something cool, and all • 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, Main Library at Goodwood you have to do is read! Children ages 4-11 can come to • 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, Carver Branch the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at any time • 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 5, Zachary Branch starting Tuesday, May 1, through Sunday, May 6, to enjoy their favorite books and find new ones. Each kid that’s seen • 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, Baker Branch reading in the Library by Children’s Staff will receive a • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, Eden Park Branch sticker. Ready. Set. Read! • 2 p.m. Monday, July 16, Central Branch *Youth Chess for Beginners • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, Fairwood Branch Children ages 8-11who are beginners and have never played chess, as well as those who are on an intermediate Awesome Mom Make & Take Craft level are being offered FREE chess classes this month. Drop by the Children’s Room at the Greenwell Springs Come to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 10 a.m. Saturdays, Road Regional Branch at any time between 10 a.m. and 8 May 12 and 26, for a chance to learn and compete! Please p.m. Thursday, May 10, to create an awesome mom sign arrive by 9:45 a.m. Brave adults are welcome, but younger craft. This make and take craft is for children ages 4-11. All children must have permission from the chess coach and be supplies will be provided while they last. accompanied by an adult.

18 The Source, May 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library *What Color is Your Rainbow? Story/Craft *Farm Fun: This is a program for children with special needs. Join us at the Bluebonnet Special Story/Craft Regional Branch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, for a special program for children This is a program for children ages 4-7 who have autism spectrum disorder. Participants will with special needs. Children ages hear vibrant stories including Planting a Rainbow by Lois 3-8 who have autism spectrum Ehler. Afterwards, kids will enjoy activities with colorful disorder are welcome at the scarves. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Fairwood Branch at 4:30 p.m. Stuck on the Library Thursday, May 24, for a special story time and craft program! Help us kick off the Children’s Summer We’ll read stories and share songs Reading Program at the Jones Creek Regional er about farm animals including Five Branch by getting stuck on the Library! Kids Summing Little Ducks by Denise Fleming and ages 5 and up, we need your help to fill in our ad the classic, Old MacDonald Had a sticker collage. Just stop by the Children’s Room RE am ogr Farm. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy fun at any time between 2 and 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, Pr activities with colorful scarves, to help add color coded stickers to the wall mosaic! and later, each child can make a Tulip in a Heart Card Craft tractor craft! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Make a pretty card that’s just in time for spring! Drop by the Children’s Room at the Zachary Branch at any time between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. starting Monday, May 7, through Saturday, May 12, to make a special flower and heart card craft. All supplies will be provided while they last.

Book Clubs for Kids

*Join the Artsy Smartsy Book Club! Come hear a reading of Stuey Lewis Against All Odds by Jane Shoenberg with other children ages 6-11 at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 26! Later, each child will create a beautiful greeting card. *High Five Book Club High Five Book Club members ages 9-11 will survey a Book Buffet to inspire summer reading at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17. Afterwards, we’ll get all tied in knots when we play Twister for the gold medal prize! *Central Bookworms Book Track Your Club: Mystery May Mysteries will unfold in this May book club! Library Books Kids ages 8-11 are welcome at the Central Branch • Let the Library Elf help at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, to hear a reading you manage your loans of excerpts from Randi Rhodes Ninja Detective: The and holds. Case of the Time Capsule Bandit by Octavia Spencer. Afterwards, we’ll discuss our favorite mystery • Avoid overdues with email books and make time capsules to remember 2018, alerts. and then seal it away to open in the future! • Check multiple Library *Fairwood Awesome Bookworms Book Club cards. Kids ages 7-11 can come to the Fairwood Awesome Bookworms (FAB) Book • Track books, DVDs, CDs, Club meeting at the Fairwood Branch at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22! We’ll be videos, magazines reading selections from Lawn Boy by Gary Paulson. After the story, we’ll make a and more! snake craft using beads and pipe cleaners. • Join for FREE! All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. www.libraryelf.com For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library May 2018, The Source 19 ~ STORYTIME & CRAFT ~ Storytimes are age- and developmental-specific opportunities for bringing children and Sbooks together in a happy, meaningful way by combining stories, rhymes and songs. Story/ Crafts provide a literacy-based social setting to get creative! Hear a book read while making or doing something interesting. Check out the schedule below for Story/Crafts taking place this month. *Registration is required for some. To register, call the Library location directly. Time, Date, Location Story Title & Author Craft / Activity Description & Age Group *2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5, Alejandro’s Gift Make a fun craft that goes with the story, Pride-Chaneyville Branch by Richard Albert ages 8-11 *4 p.m. Thursday, May 10, Mother’s Day Create a flower bouquet for Mom using Central Branch by Anne Rockwell colorful paper, ages 3-7 *4 p.m. Thursday, May 10, Bearcub and Mama Make a sweet Mother’s Day card, ages 5-9 Delmont Gardens Branch by Sharon Jennings *4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10, Catch a Kiss Create a Mother’s Day card with a special Fairwood Branch by Deborah Diesen message, ages 2-5 *2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, Once Upon a Starry Night: Construct constellations using beads and Main Library at Goodwood A Book of Constellations pipe cleaners, ages 7-9 by Jacqueline Mitton *4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, My Hippo Has the Hiccups and Other Poems Use craft sticks and other supplies to Carver Branch I Totally Made Up create a beautiful flower, ages 6-9 by Kenn Nesbitt *10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, The Very Lazy Ladybug Mimic bug movements and create a Jones Creek Regional Branch by Isobel Finn ladybug craft, ages 2-6 *4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, Harry, the Dirty Dog Use paper to make a dog craft, Baker Branch by Gene Zion ages 3-5 *10 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, To the Beach! Move and dance to celebrate the arrival of Main Library at Goodwood by Linda Ashman summer, ages 2-4 *11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, Elephants Put together a camouflaged lookout Zachary Branch by Ian Redmond person and animal craft, ages 8-11 *4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt Make a flower pot craft, ages 8-11 Carver Branch by Kate Messner 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, Apt 3 Make a harmonica instrument, Eden Park Branch by Ezra Jack Keats ages 6 and up 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Test your photographic memory with a River Center Branch Diamonds series of challenges, ages 7-10 by David Adler *10 a.m. Thursday, May 24, An Octopus Followed Me Home Create an octopus craft using a paper plate Baker Branch by Dan Yaccarino and other supplies, ages 4-6 *2 p.m. Saturday, May 26, Memorial Day Surprise Make a red, white and blue star-shaped Greenwell Springs Road by Theresa Martin Golding wand craft, ages 7-11 Regional Branch *2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 26, The Three Billy Goats Gruff Make a stick puppet, solve a billy goat Jones Creek Regional Branch by Ellen Appleby dilemma and build with Lincoln Logs, ages 3-8 *11 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, Basketball Assemble a catapult and goal project, Zachary Branch by Allan Morey ages 8-11 *10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, Giraffes Can’t Dance Learn the Cha Cha, Waltz and Tango Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Giles Andreae dances. Perform your new moves to music played  by the Lagniappe Dulcimer Society, ages 5-77 *3 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock Create a spider hat craft, ages 5-8 Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Eric Kimmel *4 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, Ruby Sings the Blues Participate in group singing activities and Fairwood Branch by Niki Daly make a microphone craft, ages 6-11 When Louis Armstrong Taught Me to Scat by Muriel Harris Weinstein *10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, I Got Rhythm Make a boom box craft, and then dance to Zachary Branch by Connie Schofield-Morrison music with it, ages 2-5 *10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, Dance is for Everyone Construct an alligator castanet instrument Delmont Gardens Branch by Andrea Zuill with recycled bottle caps, ages 4-7 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, I Am So Bored! Play a variety of board games, ages 3-6 Main Library at Goodwood by Henrike Wilson *2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, Jumanji Have fun playing classic board games, Main Library at Goodwood by Chris Van Allsburg ages 7-11

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

In addition to FREE online classes in Gale Courses, Learning Express, Atomic Training, Treehouse, Lynda and our newest resource DigitalLearn, the following computer classes will be held throughout the month. Registration for some classes is required. For more Visit a Library branch near you for information or to register, call the Library branch directly or log on to www.ebrpl.com/ free WiFi and computer use! DigitalLibrary for free resources and downloads. Baker Branch Greenwell Springs Road Main Library at Goodwood Introduction to Computers Regional Branch Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 9 *Computer Basics 2016 Introduction to Microsoft Word 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 1 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26 *Introduction to the Internet Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2016 Introduction to Internet 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 *Introduction to Gmail 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5 Bluebonnet Branch 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 Computers without Fear Computer Training *Introduction to Facebook 9 a.m. Wednesdays, May 2 & 16 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17 Jones Creek Regional Branch Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016 Computers without Fear *Introduction to Computers 9 a.m. Monday, May 7 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10 10 a.m. Monday, May 7 Introduction to the Internet Introduction to Microsoft Excel *Introduction to the Internet 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 8 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15 10 a.m. Monday, May 14 Open Lab Carver Branch *Introduction to Microsoft Word 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12 & 26 One-on-One Computer Tutoring* 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 *Introduction to Microsoft Excel 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 23 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19 12 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 Newsletter: An Intermediate Level 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 *Introduction to Gmail 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 23 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24 Microsoft Word 2016 Class 9 a.m. Monday, May 21 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 28 Pride-Chaneyville Branch Introduction to Email Delmont Gardens Introduction to Computers 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 Introduction to Computers 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 River Center Branch *Indicates that registration is required. Introduction to Microsoft Word Introduction to Facebook 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15 Eden Park Branch Scotlandville Branch Computers without Fear Introduction to the Internet 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5 1 p.m. Monday, May 7 Introduction to the Internet Using Microsoft Word to Make a 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 10 Résumé Introduction to Facebook 1 p.m. Monday, May 14 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19 Introduction to the Library’s Online Introduction to Pinterest Catalog & Databases Get FREE basic 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 computer tutorials Fairwood Branch Zachary Branch with Digital Learn. Introduction to the Library Catalog *How to Use Microsoft PowerPoint & Databases 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3 All you need is your Library card! 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 2 *Introduction to Computers Go online to the Digital Library at Introduction to Twitter 3 p.m. Thursday, May 17 www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16

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

Baker Branch Eden Park Branch Main Library at Goodwood • Baker Evening Book Club • EDE Book Club • Mystery Lovers Book Club 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 Noon, Tuesday, May 8 If Tomorrow Comes Straight on Willow Lake Mysteries featuring beaches. by Sidney Sheldon by Susan Wiggs • Historical Novel Book Club • Morning Book Club Fairwood Branch 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 14 Title will be announced. All Creatures Great and Small • Books and Brew for Adults 11 a.m. Monday, May 14 • RENEW Book Club by James Herriot Books about books. 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 Bluebonnet Branch Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a Greenwell Springs Road World That Can’t Stop Talking • The QUIRKY Ladies' Book Club Regional Branch by Susan Cain 6:35 p.m. Thursday, May 17 I Feel Bad About My Neck and Other • The Toni Morrison Book Club • Science Fiction Book Club 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 Thoughts on Being a Woman 6 p.m. Thursday, May 31 Beloved by Nora Ephron The Collapsing Empire by Toni Morrison by John Scalzi • Epic Graphics Book Club 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 Jones Creek Regional Branch Scotlandville Branch Discuss your favorite comic book. • Historical Society Book Club • Scotlandville Book Club Carver Branch 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19 In the Enemy's House: The Secret Saga Every Breath You Take • Gumbo Book Club of the FBI Agent and Code Breaker Who by Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19 Caught the Russian Spies Burke No title chosen. by Howard Blum Central Branch • Central Book Club For great book suggestions, visit our Novelist database online 11 a.m. Thursday, May 31 in the Digital Library Maisie Dobbs at www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary. by Jacqueline Winspear

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

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

Lapsit – birth through crawling

Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 31 Main Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29

Toddler Time – for walking children through 2 years old

Central 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 30 Fairwood 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 Greenwell Springs 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 1 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 Main Library 10 & 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesdays, May 16, 23, 30

Preschool Storytime – for children 3 to 5 years old

Baker 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 30 Central 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30 Delmont Gardens 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 Greenwell Springs 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 1 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 Main Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 Scotlandville 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 30 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesdays, May 16, 23, 30

PJ or Night Storytime

Greenwell Springs 6 p.m. Thursday, May 31 Jones Creek 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30

Family Storytime

Main Library – (PJ) 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29

Combined Age Storytime

Greenwell Springs 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 29

East Baton Rouge Parish Library May 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. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Fairwood Branch Library 12910 Old Hammond Highway (225) 924‑9384 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library 11300 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 274‑4440 OnView at the Library Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Bluebonnet Regional Branch Jones Creek Regional Branch Jones Creek Regional Branch Library Portraits Oil Paintings 6222 Jones Creek Road (225) 756‑1140 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Local artist Barbara Gipson displays Local artist Antonio Arcanti displays Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. portraits of children rendered in colored paintings in oil color, acrylic and charcoal. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. pencil and graphite. Celebrate National Nurses Week Pride‑Chaneyville Branch Library Calligraphy Local nurses display items in celebration 13600 Pride–Port Hudson Road (225) 658‑1540 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. The Calligraphers’ Guild displays National Nurses Week, May 6-12. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. calligraphy art, handmade cards and Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. origami. Pride-Chaneyville Branch River Center Branch Library A May to Remember 447 Third Street (225) 389‑4967 Greenwell Springs Road Regional Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. A display of the important events and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Branch causes that have national awareness or Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. #SUPERHERO and Other Works remembrance in May. Scotlandville Branch Library Artist Antoine GHOST Mitchell displays 7373 Scenic Highway (225) 354‑7540 his original SuperHERO art. Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Zachary Branch Library 1900 Church Street (225) 658‑1840 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. RECYCLED READS Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. 3434 North Blvd. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26 Library Information Visit us at: (225) 231‑3750 www.ebrpl.com Text a Librarian (225) 361-8476