NOVEMBER 2018 ~The 15th Annual~ Louisiana Book Festival Returns November 10!

he 15th Annual Louisiana Book Festival, a celebration of readers, writers and their books, returns 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. TSaturday, November 10, in downtown Baton Rouge’s Capitol Park! The FREE festival will feature presentations by local and national bestselling authors, panel discussions, and activities for children and teens, live music, food so much more! Be sure to visit the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s booth to get a preview of the next One Book One Community title. For more information, complete list of authors and events, or to volunteer, visit www.louisianabookfestival.org. Follow Book Festival updates on Facebook and Twitter and download the Louisiana Book Festival mobile app.

Fall Wrap Up! The fall season has wrapped up, and it sure was a he stopped by the Main Library to talk about his new book success! First, we blasted off into outer space at the Baton Swing. Visit any of our 14 Library locations for fun FREE Rouge Mini Maker Faire®, then we enjoyed a visit from Brian programs and events. Keep flipping through this newsletter Floca at the 41st Annual Author-Illustrator Program where or check out the online calendar at www.ebrpl.com to find he discussed his children’s book Locomotive. Later, we hung out what’s coming up next! To receive a digital copy of The out with young adult book author Kwame Alexander when Source, send an email to [email protected].

Inside: Couture Congolese Fashion • FamilySearch.org • Sock It To Me • and more! Get Your FUN on Introducing Pongalo and The Great Courses with Marvel Comics Streaming Videos! Now in RBdigital! We are excited to announce the addition of Pongalo and The Great Courses Pongalo Comic book lovers, this one’s streaming videos to the RB digital platform in the Digital Library! With , for you! The online Digital Library you can watch more than 10,000 episodes has just gotten more FUN with of your favorite telenovelas and TV series, new Marvel Comics available from plus tons of movies from Latin America, Spain and the U.S. – all in Spanish and RBdigital. Save your money for on-demand. With this cool resource, you enjoy the largest collection of Spanish- holiday shopping and enjoy the language shows and translated Hollywood movies streamed to all popular The adventures of Captain America, devices! Get unlimited access to the world’s most engaging professors with Great Courses Wolverine, the Guardians of the . There, you’ll be able Galaxy and all of your favorite to delve into an immersive learning Marvel characters FREE with this experience, covering a wide variety cool resource. All you need is your of subjects. These tools and more are Library card! Visit www.ebrpl.com/ available FREE in the Digital Library at www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary. All you DigitalLibrary to check ‘em out. need is your Library card to get started! Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations Meeting The Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Associations will hold their monthly meeting at the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 8. Adults are invited to receive FREE legal advice related to property lines, deed restrictions and other issues impacting property value from attorney Elliott Atkinson, as well as hear a report by City of Baton Rouge Traffic Engineer Cyndi Pennington on the prevention of “stacking” of vehicles on roadways due to student drop-off and pick-up.

LIBRARY CLOSURES All locations of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library will be closed Sunday, November The Library Road Show 11, in observance of is on Metro 21! Veterans Day. Libraries The Library Road Show is a 30-minute, once-a- also will close early month television show that features news, events, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, services and programs available through the East November 21, and all Baton Rouge Parish Library. Watch this program on TV Cox Cable Channel 21 day Thursday, November (Metro 21) every Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. to find out what’s going on at 22, in observance of your East Baton Rouge Parish Library! Missed an episode? Just visit our YouTube Thanksgiving Day. page at www.youtube.com/ user/EBRPLibraryTV to check out the archives and catch up on the latest show.

2 The Source, November 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Introducing Creativebug, NEW in the Adults, Digital Library! We are excited to announce that Creativebug is now in the online Digital All Ages Library! Just in time for the craftiest season of year, this Good Clean Tips fun and FREE resource offers more than 1,000 online video from a Professional classes covering a variety art Organizer! and crafts. This includes on- Are you looking for tips and demand courses on painting, tricks to clean up the clutter and get papercraft, sewing, jewelry, organized? Join Certified Professional canning, holiday-themed decorations, plus a special section for crafting with Organizer Alyssa Trosclair at the kids and so much more. To get started, grab your Library card and go online to Bluebonnet Regional Branch for two www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary. What will you create? FREE seminars that’ll help you do just that! Join other adults at the Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 1, for Take the LSU Coastal Sustainability Studio Understanding Hoarding, which is Online 2016 Flood Survey designed to help attendees develop a Louisiana State University (LSU) researchers request greater understanding of the hoarding your participation in a Community Well-being and Recovery disorder, including causes, common Study to determine how the Great Flood of 2016 has impacted issues faced by family members, and the greater Baton Rouge community whether your home safety and health risks associated with was flooded or not. Even if your home did not flood, getting the disorder. Come back to the Library direct feedback from residents of the greater Baton Rouge at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November region is critical to understanding the role of severe weather 8, for Gaining Control of Paper events in health and community well-being. This study is voluntary and takes Clutter, where attendees will learn approximately 15 minutes to complete, and we want everyone to participate, even how to organize important paper like if your home was not flooded. All responses are confidential. In appreciation of marriage licenses, birth certificates, your participation, you will be automobile titles and more, before it entered into a drawing to win becomes a problem. one of several $100 awards. If you have any questions about the study, please contact us at (225) 578-4099 or by email at [email protected]. To participate, simply scan the QR code with your phone to take the brief survey.

* WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Food & Nutrition Education Program The holidays are coming and that means a lot of cooking! Join LSU X AgCenter Assistant Area Nutrition Agent Claire Zak at the Eden Park Branch at 5 p.m. Tuesday, November CT 6, for a FREE educational seminar that NOVEMBER 29 // 6:00 PM will cover healthy tips and recipes for the holiday season, plus how to SHOW YOUR EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LIBRARY CARD AT THE BOX stay food safe when serving meals OFFICE ON GAME NIGHT AND YOU WILL RECEIVE to family and friends. Can’t make it? 2 COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS. Come to the Library at 5 p.m. Tuesday, (2 TICKETS PER LIBRARY CARD, MULTIPLE CARDS ACCEPTED) November 20, for another chance to attend the seminar.

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*Innovation Space GIS DAY Badging Classes Louisiana The Bluebonnet Regional Branch GIS stands for geographic information Innovation Space has various tools systems. GIS Day is a grassroots you can use to create something educational event created and promoted awesome! The Space features audio/ by the GIS company Esri that enables GIS visual (A/V) equipment like a GoPro, users and vendors to open their doors Sennheiser microphones, a Yamaha to schools, businesses and the general public to showcase real-world mixer, green screens, instrument applications of GIS. Join us for a community-based speaker event cables and XLR cables available for promoting Louisiana careers in geography! patron use. If you want to learn how Representatives from various groups and organizations will be at the to use them on your own, join other Library to discuss topics pertaining to geographic information systems. adults and teens ages 12 and up at Check out the GIS Day program schedule below: the Library for a tutorial. Another tool is the 3D printer, which can • Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) be used by patrons to print things like an iPhone case, earrings, toys • United States Forest Service (USFS) Strike Team and more. To learn how, adults and • Renewable Resources Using GIS teens ages 12 and up can attend an informative training course. • ESRI Registration is required for all sessions. To register, visit the online • Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries events calendar at www.ebrpl.com. • Digital Literacy and GIS For more information, call (225) 763-2250. Once you’ve completed the class, you’ll be able to reserve 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 the room on your own. Here’s the MAIN LIBRARY AT GOODWOOD class schedule: 7711 Goodwood Blvd. 3D Printer Class FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC • 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 6 • 10 a.m. Saturday, November 17 A/V Class • 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 7 Car & Booster Seat Introducing FIMo, New Historical Maps Safety Check Event Database Is your child’s car or booster Fire Insurance Maps online (FIMo) seat secured properly? Adults are provides user-friendly access to a unique invited to the Bluebonnet Regional and extensive historical map collection. Branch from 10 a.m. until noon The online digital collection includes color Saturday, November 10, for a FREE fire insurance maps, real estate atlases and tutorial on how to correctly install similar land use maps for North America. these. Officers from the East Baton The high definition, color and gray-scale Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office who images display important historical details are trained technicians will be at not visible on black and white map scans. the Library to ensure that your FIMo is an invaluable resource for research on urban development patterns, past equipment is fitted and installed property uses and occupants, family homes, genealogy and more! Check it out in effectively. the Digital Library at www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary.

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Virtual Reality Headset Demo Play Bingo Have you ever wanted to know how virtual reality at the Library! (VR) works? Come to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch This game never gets old, so at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, to experience grab your friends and family and VR for yourself! Adults and teens are invited to play join us each month for a roaring games and use apps in the virtual world! All materials game of bingo at the Library! Win will be provided for the program. prizes and enjoy snacks while you play! *Registration is required for How to Prepare for a Disaster some. Bingo game dates, times and We may not know when disaster will strike, but we can do our best to plan locations are listed below. ahead. Adults are welcome at the Delmont Gardens Branch at 3 p.m. Monday, November 5, for a FREE presentation led by Certified Professional Organizer • 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, Alyssa Trosclair on getting important documents in order. Scotlandville Branch • 4 p.m. Thursday, November 8, THE DATESAVE Baker Branch FREE Dulcimer Music Concert • *6:30 p.m. Monday, November with Mike Anderson 19, Jones Creek Regional Branch Mike Anderson the Dulcimer Guy will be at the Main Library at • 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, Goodwood at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 16, to dazzle adults and teens with Main Library at Goodwood festive tunes. Attendees should feel free to listen only or join in by singing • 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November along to popular holiday music on the dulcimer instrument! 21, Delmont Gardens Branch

Adult Coloring Just Fun Sessions at the Library Need to decompress from a long day at the office? Maybe you’re just looking Join the Reading for a way to get creative and relieve stress. Gumbo Book Club! Either way, we’re here to help! Adults are Adults are invited to the invited to join us at the Library this month Carver Branch at 1 p.m. Saturday, for FREE coloring sessions. We’ll provide the coloring sheets and colors, but you November 17, for the Reading should feel free to bring your own. Here’s the schedule: Gumbo Book Club meeting. Read • 3 p.m. Monday, November 5, River Center Branch the titles you enjoy, and then bring them to share with the group! • 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, Main Library at Goodwood • 2 p.m. Saturday, November 17, Main Library at Goodwood • 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, Delmont Gardens Branch • 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, Carver Branch *Easy As Pie: • 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, Fairwood Branch Gluten-Free Pastry • 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, Main Library at Goodwood • 4 p.m. Thursday, November 29, Eden Park Branch Demo! We’ve got a sweet program for all ages! Everyone’s invited to the Telescope Training Class Zachary Branch at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Adults can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 8 p.m. Thursday, November 3, for a FREE special November 1, for a brief presentation on how to use and care for the Library’s presentation led by Zachary's Top Dobsonian telescope. This telescope also is available to borrow. All that’s required Chef Jr. contestant Audrey Brust. is attendance at the training class and your Library card. She’ll show attendees how to make a gluten-free pie which includes All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. a delicious made-from-scratch To register, call the Library branch directly. crust. Later, hear all about Brust’s For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. *Registration required. adventures in the culinary world!

East Baton Rouge Parish Library November 2018, The Source 5 Just Fun Business & Legal

Couture Congolese Check Out the Library’s Fashions & Cuisine Small Business Services with Queen Diambi The East Baton Rouge Parish Library offers a variety of FREE tools Kabatusuila and events for business with its Small Queen Diambi Kabatusuila from the Business Services. Established organizations can receive help for Republic of Congo will be at the Main finding new customers, and budding entrepreneurs can get assistance Library at Goodwood at 6 for transforming an idea into a solid business plan. We also offer FREE p.m. Friday, November 9, consultations with a business librarian who will guide entrepreneurs to debut a selection of her through the Library’s resources. Staff can come out and meet with Couture Congolese fashions. business owners and entrepreneurs to customize what we have to Queen Kabatusuila also match their unique needs. Visit the Small Business Services InfoGuide will speak about the Congo at http://ebrpl.libguides.com/smallbusiness. For more information people, their heritage and or to set up a consultation, send an email to smallbusiness@ebrpl. the rich meaning behind com or call (225) 231-3750. To learn more, contact Andrew Tadman at her fashions. This FREE [email protected] or Ned Denby at [email protected]. program is sponsored by the Women Health Education Family Friends Center (WHEFF), SCORE: Simple Steps for with appetizers provided by Kool Runnings Catering Authentic Jamaican cuisine, and Starting Your Business music by Irie Starr. Have you resolved to start your business this year? SCORE Baton Rouge will offer a Fleur-de-lis Fall 2018: FREE workshop, Simple Steps for Starting Your Business, at the Main Library at Rubik’s Cube Competition Goodwood at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 6. Do you thrive when challenged? Are you Business mentoring also is available at the a lover of puzzles? Join other competitors of Main Library every Wednesday for those with appointments. For all ages at the Main Library at Goodwood at 8 appointments and more information, contact the SCORE office at (225) a.m. Saturday, November 17, to get in on the 215-0080. Visit the SCORE website at www.scorebr.org, to learn more. Rubik’s cube challenge! Special awards will be presented to those placing 1st, 2nd and Get FREE Legal Counsel with 3rd in each event. There is a $20 registration fee for competitors, but spectators may the Ask a Lawyer Program enter FREE of charge. Registration closes Adults can come to the Zachary Branch from 9:30 until Friday, November 9. For more information 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 10, to take advantage of and to register, go online to https://www. FREE and individual counseling offered by the Pro Bono Project of the worldcubeassociation.org/competitions/ Baton Rouge Bar Association. Area attorneys will be available for one- FleurdelisFall2018. on-one, 15-minute sessions for legal advice on a first-come, first-served basis. Epic Graphics Book Club Career Path Do you like to read comic books or graphic novels, and dislike reading chunky books without pictures? If you said yes, you’ll *Work at Home 101 want to come hang out with other adults Are you interested in working from the comfort and convenience ages 18 and older at the Bluebonnet Regional of your own home? If you answered yes to that question, you’ll want Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 17, for to join other adults at the Main Library at Goodwood at 11:30 a.m. an Epic Graphics Book Club meeting! This Tuesday, November 6, for Work at Home 101, a FREE seminar hosted month, we’ll discuss the first two volumes of by the Career Center on finding legitimate opportunities to work from Monstress by Marjorie Liu and other favorite home. Attendees will learn the pros and cons of these kinds of jobs, titles. Later, we’ll announce a comic book for plus find out what’s available, how to avoid scams and more. For more everyone to read and discuss as a group at information and to register, call the Career Center at (225) 231-3733. To the next meeting. register online, visit www.careercenterbr.com/events/.

6 The Source, November 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Health & Fitness Health & Wellness *Your Pace or Mine Walking Club Yoga for Adults The Jones Creek Regional Branch adult at Bluebonnet walking club will meet at the Library at 6 p.m. Need to get a relaxing stretch? every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Join other adults at the Bluebonnet in November (except November 21 & 22), to Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. walk mapped routes surrounding the branch. Monday, November 19, for a In the event of evening showers, we’ll walk FREE one-hour yoga class led by indoors. All fitness levels are welcome! experienced yoga instructor Emilie Duncan. Please be sure to bring Fitness in the Stacks! your yoga mat or towel and water. The Bluebonnet Regional Branch offers This class is intended for beginners, Fitness in the Stacks, which is a fun fitness but all skill levels are welcome. group for adults who are enthusiastic about staying healthy. Come to the Library at 9:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in November, to get moving by participating in beginner aerobics and/or a brief indoor walk before or after the sweet sweat session. All fitness levels are welcome! Join the Main Library Walking & Aerobics Club! *Heartfulness The Main Library Walking Club has expanded its schedule and now includes aerobic workouts. Adults are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood several Meditation times per week to get moving! On walking days, we will walk around the Library Workshop and through the nearby gardens when the weather is cool and nice. Otherwise, Be good to your heart. Adults we will walk inside on the second floor. Call ahead to confirm we are active on can come to the Jones Creek exercise days. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and be prepared to Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Sunday, WALK! Check out the weekly schedule below. November 18, for a meditation and • 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, Walking relaxation workshop led by Nitin Gupta. The goals of the workshop • 7:15 – 7:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Aerobics include promoting relaxation, • Noon – 12:45 p.m. Fridays, Aerobics reducing stress, improving focus and creating internal peace that *Jones Creek Pacers Aerobics Club reflects on the outside. for Adults *Alzheimer’s As an addition to the Your Pace or Mine Walking Club, the Pacers Aerobics Club for adults will meet at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 9:30 a.m. every Caregivers Support Monday, Wednesday and Friday in November, for a session of rhythmic dance Group Meeting and exercise. All fitness levels are welcome to join us! Dianne Miller will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 1 p.m. Monday, November 19, to lead an information-sharing Health & Wellness meeting for adults held with the caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Staying Healthy for the Holidays Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital We all know that while the holiday season is an exciting time, it also can Area sponsors this FREE and public be stressful. Your Library is here to help! Adults can come to the Jones Creek program. Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8, for a FREE seminar led by Dr. Karen Dantin. Learn tips and strategies for managing physical and emotional All programs are free and open to the public. challenges that can arise during the holidays. Can’t make it? Adults and teens Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. can head over to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. Wednesday, November 14, for another chance to hear from Dr. Dantin. * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library November 2018, The Source 7 Sew Much Fun!

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, November 8 and 29, to get started with your own project! 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 In Stitches Crochet isn’t just for your grandmother! It’s a fun and relaxing way to create Knitting, crochet and tatting something wonderful. Adults are invited to the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. (lace-making) all are relaxing Thursday, November 8, to join the Off the Hook Crochet Club and learn how to hobbies that you can take anywhere make a hat, scarf, blanket or stuffed animal! No skills? Don’t worry, we’ll hook and do anytime. If you’d like to get you up! started learning the basics, come to the Main Library at Goodwood at Bluebonnet Crochet Corner 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, to Join other adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, join the In Stitches group and get a November 8 and 29, to learn how to make hats, scarves, shawls, sweaters and FREE tutorial. Absolute beginners other items that make perfect holiday gifts! Whether you’re a beginner seeking and experienced crafters alike are to learn the basics of crochet, or an experienced crocheter looking for a fun encouraged attend. challenge, this class is for you. Please bring a U.S. size H, I or J (5.0, 5.5 or 6.0 mm) crochet hook. Yarn will be Crafting for a provided but participants should feel free to bring their own. Cause at Pride Come learn a new skill! Join other adults at the Pride-Chaneyville Art & Crafts Branch at 1 p.m. every Thursday in November (except November 22), for a chance to create something Make Thanksgiving Art Decorations beautiful and enjoy the company It’s the perfect time of year to get crafty! Adults are invited to the Eden Park of fellow crafters. The holidays are Branch at 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, to make a Thanksgiving-themed art coming up, and handmade items display that’ll help enhance holiday décor. All supplies will be provided. would be great gifts for family and * friends! All skill levels are welcome. Holiday Township Candle Jar Donations of yarn, supplies or Create an ambiance of comfort and fantasy this holiday season! Come to the finished items also are welcome. Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, to make Holiday Township Candle Jars. Lightly dusted with Santa snow and painted round with Crochet a frosty township template, these jars, when lit by candles create the magical, Compassion with soft glow that transforms any room into one of mystique. All supplies will be Plastic Bags provided. * Adults are invited to learn how Make a Mesh Tomato Cage to turn plastic bags into plastic yarn Holiday Tree (plarn) at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 10 a.m. Thursdays, Are you looking for a way to satisfy your need to November 1 and 15. With plarn, craft something fun and festive? Head over to the Pride- we’ll create a lightweight, weather Chaneyville Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, resistant sleeping mat that can be to make cute holiday trees made using decorative poly used by those in need. No crochet mesh and a tomato cage. At three feet tall, the finished tree skills are necessary. Share your will make a big statement, and is great for stair landings, compassion by flattening bags, fireplace surrounds, buffet tables, porches, front doors or cutting strips and making balls of anywhere else you want to add a touch cheer! plarn.

8 The Source, November 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Art & Crafts Free Films & Fun for All Scrapbooking Saturday for Adults Join us for scrapbooking classes at the Library! Adults TGIF Movie for can bring old and new photos, mementos from vacation Adults at Jones and travel, bits of fabric and other special memory items to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 10 a.m. Saturdays, Creek November 3 and 17. We’ll show you how to arrange them Thank goodness it’s Friday! in a memory-keeping book. Both beginner and advanced Adults are invited to the Jones scrapbookers are welcome! Please bring your own photos Creek Regional Branch at 1 p.m. and scrapbooking paper. every Friday in November, to watch a different movie each week. Compassion Rocks Craft Kick back at the Library and let the movie reel relax you into the for Adults weekend. Enjoy delicious popcorn Come get your craft on with other adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch and punch while you watch. at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, and decorate rocks with inspiring messages. These thoughtful crafts will be delivered to doctors’ offices, waiting rooms and The Baton Rouge other locations in Baton Rouge as a kind comfort to those gathered there. For more information, call Gerry Stark at (225) 938-7707. Film Club at * Bluebonnet! Crafting at the Creek for Adults Movie lovers, we’ve Join other adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Monday, got something just for November 12, to make fabulous crafts you can share with friends or keep for you! Come join this yourself! All supplies will be provided. group that’s open to members 18 and older who enjoy * Crafty Wednesday for Adults meeting to watch and discuss Adults are invited to the Central Branch at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, notable cinema. Adults can come to create easy and inexpensive crafts perfect for gift-giving! All supplies will be to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch provided, and light refreshments will be served. at 6:15 p.m. Monday, November 12, to watch A Serious Man. In this 2009 dramatic comedy, a Midwestern physics teacher’s life Free Films & Fun for All falls apart little by little as several unexpected incidents occur. Watch what happens on his journey to Marvel Movie Day find meaning and answers amidst Lovers of Black Panther and all films Marvel are invited the chaos. to the Carver Branch at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, to watch Avengers: Infinity War, the 2018 action-adventure Sunday Afternoon fantasy film in which The Avengers and their allies must put everything on the line in an attempt to defeat the powerful Movie at Jones Thanos before he wreaks havoc and destroys the universe. Creek Join other adults at the Jones Wednesday Creek Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Afternoon Movie Sundays, November 4, 18 and 25, Adults are invited to the Delmont Gardens Branch at for a feature-length movie. Popcorn 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, to watch Acrimony, and punch will be served. the 2018 thriller directed and written by Tyler Perry, and starring Taraji P. Henson. It tells the story of a faithful wife who has grown weary of tolerating her husband’s devious behavior. Watch what happens when her patience finally runs out.

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

East Baton Rouge Parish Library November 2018, The Source 9 Writing & Authors

River of Secrets with Author Roger Johns Are you a thriller lover? Join other adults at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 8, for a FREE book talk with author Roger Johns. Winner of the 2018 It’s National Novel Georgia Author of the Year Award for his debut mystery, Dark River Rising, Johns Writing Month! presents his latest thrilling mystery, November is National Novel River of Secrets. In the book, detective Writing (NaNoWriMo) Month! Wallace Hartman is a Baton Rouge detective who risks NaNoWriMo is a fun, seat-of- everything to uncover the truth behind the murder of an your-pants approach to creative infamous politician. A question-and-answer period will writing. Beginning November follow the presentation. 1, participants are challenged to write a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 p.m. on November 30. Valuing *The Fiction Writers’ Workshop enthusiasm, determination and Adults can come to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 7 a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for p.m. Mondays, November 5 and 19, to join a fun group of local anyone who has ever thought authors! You can share your works of fiction and get feedback about writing a novel. To and encouragement. We’ll be doing writing exercises to spark celebrate and help writers along, your creativity. To get started, send an email to Jordan Courtney adults and 20-somethings ages 18- at [email protected]. 30ish are encouraged to join other writers at the River Center Branch Writers’ Rendezvous at 4 p.m. Thursdays, November 8 Calling all writers! If you’re geared up get some words on the page, join other and 22, to take inspiration from past adults at the Fairwood Branch at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, for the Writers’ NaNoWriMo successes and work Rendezvous meeting. This informal group is designed for writers to meet, share on future ones at FREE write-in ideas and get feedback on current projects. sessions. Participants also will get tips and information gleaned from *Adult Creative Writing Group NaNoWriMo blog posts to take Are you ready to write? It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or you’re home. For more information about already a published author, this writing group is for everyone! Adults are invited National Novel Writing Month or to the Zachary Branch at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, for a FREE writing to sign up with the local chapter, go group led by author of Blackbird Summer Emily Shotwell. You’ll meet others who online to www.nanowrimo.org/. love the written word as you discuss, learn and grow in your craft. The Fonville Winans Cookbook with Genealogy Author Melinda Winans *Introduction to Genealogy Are you looking for something Adults are invited to join us for an introductory genealogy class at the Main delicious to prepare this holiday Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 8. In this class, you will season? You’re in luck! Adults are learn how to conduct genealogical research, which types of records are used to invited to the Eden Park Branch track a family’s history, which databases the Library offers to assist your research at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November and what types of resources the Genealogy Department has in its collection to 7, for a FREE presentation of The help you fill in the gaps in your family tree. The class will last approximately one Fonville Winans Cookbook: Recipes hour and will include time for questions. and Photographs from a Louisiana Artist led by author Melinda Winans. Attendees also will enjoy a Your Library offers a variety of classes to help you live recipe demonstration from the in your genealogy research on a monthly basis. cookbook, and even get a chance to Registration is required for all classes. To register, call (225) 231-3751. sample the cuisine!

10 The Source, November 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Genealogy Special Interest *Genealogy Research: DNA & Family History Advances in genetic testing have made it accessible to many researchers. The The History & information gained from these tests can confirm research or expose surprising Uses of Herbs from clues to family history. Adults are welcome at the Main Library at Goodwood Medieval Times at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, to learn about the different types of DNA tests available, what they can reveal and the restrictions they present. Seating Experienced herbalist Mary is limited and registration is required. For more information and to register, call Bellis Williams will be at the (225) 231-3751. Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November *Adoption & Genealogy: 7, to discuss the history of several herbs that were used during Finding Missing Family Members medieval times. A member of the Advances in DNA science and genetic Herb Society of America for more genealogy have made it easier for more than 30 years, Williams will share people to find missing her extensive knowledge of herbs relatives. Whether you were adopted, that were used for cooking, teas, gave up a child for adoption, or want to medicinal purposes, and even locate a missing parent or sibling, you can lotions and cosmetics! She also will use a variety of techniques and resources have copies of her book Lady of the to help in your search. Adults can come Manor: Medieval Cooking with Herbs to the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 available for purchase. All proceeds p.m. Monday, November 26, to learn will benefit the Baton Rouge Unit of about the Library’s how to effectively track down information about adopted the Herb Society. family members. Library staff will be present to guide students in their research. Registration is required for this class. To register, call (225) 231-3751. Introducing FREE Access to FamilySearch.org! The Genealogy Department of the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Library is proud to announce that we now are an affiliate of FamilySearch.org! Genealogy is a hobby growing in popularity, and now is an exciting time to start or continue genealogical research. FamilySearch is a FREE website that contains a database Join the Natural of billions of genealogical and historical records, including birth, marriage and Hair Support death records for the United States and around the world. Patrons may use the Group! Library’s computers or bring a personal device into any Library location and This holiday season, let’s connect to our free Wi-Fi, no Library card necessary! Simply go online to www. give the gift of encouragement! ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary and get access to a wide variety of additional records Join us at the Greenwell Springs available only through affiliate libraries of FamilySearch. The site is updated Road Regional Branch at 6 p.m. continuously, and new family history records are arriving all the time. When Wednesday, November 28, to used in conjunction with the Library’s other online genealogical services such as write holiday cards to fellow AncestryLE and Fold3, FamilySearch will expand the research experience. For naturals encouraging them on more information, send an email to David Laatsch at [email protected] or call their natural hair journey. Share the Genealogy Department at (225) 231-3751. your own personal tips and send some positive words of wisdom to a fellow or aspiring ‘naturalista’. Special Interest It does not matter what stage of transitioning from relaxed or processed hair to a natural curl Woodcarving 101 pattern you are, we’d like you to If you want to learn to do woodcarving join us! Enjoy sweet treats and hot projects, join other adults at the Jones Creek chocolate while you write. Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, November 14 and 28, to learn the basics. Experienced woodcarver Clyde Sandifer All programs are free and open to the public. and others will be at the Library to guide you through the beginning stages of Registration for all programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly. woodcarving, and share how to get quality tools at an affordable price. Make For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. something cool as gifts for family and friends this holiday season! * Registration required.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library November 2018, The Source 11 Free Fun & Games 20-Somethings

Wednesday Night Sudoku *Wine Glass Painting Do you love puzzles and brain teasers? Adults can This craft could be the showstopper at come to the Eden Park Branch at 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, your holiday gathering! Adults ages 18- November 7, 14 and 28, to try their hand at Sudoku! You 30ish are invited to the Bluebonnet Regional may even pick up some new skills while you’re at it. Branch at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, for wine glass painting. Create a unique wine glass for your Thanksgiving Day meal, or to give it away as a personalized gift! All supplies will be provided, and refreshments will be served. 20-Somethings Game Night Has the work grind gotten you down? Come unwind with us at the Scotlandville Branch at 6 p.m. Thursday, Greenwell Springs Chess Club November 15, while you play a variety of games with other Do you want to play chess? Join other adults and adults ages 18-30ish! We’ll play PS4 and Wii games, with teens at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch board games and card games available for those who like at 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, November 3 and 17, to learn the an old school approach to fun. basics of chess. All skill levels are welcome to join us! Upcycled Mirror Craft Scrabble for Seniors Turn an old vinyl record into something awesome! Join It’s time for some FUN! Adult seniors are invited to other adults ages 18-30ish at the Delmont Gardens Branch the Baker Branch at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 8, to at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8, to upcycle and create a join us for a round of Scrabble Crossword. Be sure to stylish mirror with basic craft supplies. bring a friend because this game never goes out of style! *Holiday Needlepoint Ornaments *Jeopardy at the Library! It’s the most wonderful (and crafty) time of the year! Have you always enjoyed watching Jeopardy on Come to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 6 p.m. Monday, television and thought you might like to be a contestant? November 12, to make a beautiful handmade ornament Here’s your chance! Join other adults at the Jones Creek for the holidays to either keep for yourself or to give as Regional Branch at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 8, for a personalized gift. Needlepoint is a craft that has been a game of Library-style Jeopardy. Play in teams to win around for ages, and it can transform a plain canvas into prizes! a masterful work of art. Learn the basics of the craft while celebrating this year’s holiday season. All skill levels are *Tabletop Gaming at Central welcome. Refreshments will be served. Looking for some fun? Join other adults at the Central Branch at 2:30 p.m. Monday, November 19, for an afternoon of tabletop games! Refreshments will be Track Your Library Books served. • Let the Library Elf help you manage Join the Playing Card Club! your loans and holds. Attention lovers of card games! Come join other • Avoid overdues with adult card gaming enthusiasts at the Fairwood Branch email alerts. at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, for a challenging game of progressive rummy. • Check multiple Library cards. *Let’s Dabble in Scrabble! If you’re a word game enthusiast, you’ll want to • Track books, join other adults at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at DVDs, CDs, videos, 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in November, to play Scrabble magazines and find out who’ll be the word master! If you’d prefer and more! a fast-paced game with less strategy, we invite you to play Quiddler. If you don’t know how to play, don’t • Join for FREE! www. sweat it. Instructors will show you how. Prizes will be libraryelf.com awarded.

12 The Source, November 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library SAVE THE DATE! EBR Talented Music Ensemble Mark your calendar now! Everyone is invited to the Main Library at Goodwood at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 8, for a FREE performance by the EBR Talented Music Ensemble! Musicians from Parkview Elementary School will perform piano solos and duets, ukulele, percussion and vocals; Westdale Middle School musicians will delight with a clarinet duet; Baton Rouge Magnet High School students will perform in a woodwind septet; and students from Glasgow Middle School will rock out with tunes on the flute, clarinet, saxophone, piano and more! FREE Ecuadorian Harp Concert with Ginna Paredes Mark your calendar now! Come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 9, for a FREE Ecuadorian harp concert featuring local harpist Ginna Paredes. The set will feature some of Paredes’ original compositions, plus classic holiday tunes.

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Learning Express Please join us for community meetings to discuss our progress, AND MORE! Each two-hourdiscuss your meeting resilienc beginsy plans, at 6 proposep.m. recovery projects Thursday,and November identify 8 the, Greenwell needs of Springs East Baton Branch Rouge Library Paris h. Grab your Library card and visit www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary Each two-hour meeting begins at 6 p.m. #BResilient to get started! Wednesday, October 17, Baker Branch Library East Baton Rouge Parish Library November 2018, The Source 13 Thursday, October 25, Bluebonnet Branch Library Tuesday, October 30, Zachary Branch Library Thursday, November 8, Greenwell Springs Branch Library %5HVLOLHQW *Teen Open Mic Just for Teens Nite: An Evening of Disney The Zachary Branch Teen Council invites you to be a part of its annual Open Mic Nite. This year, Films & Fun for Teens we’ll celebrate all things Disney! Let the Library help you get into a movie mood! Teens Teens can come to the Library at are invited to the Library four times this month to watch 6 p.m. Thursday, November 15, a variety of movies. Here’s the schedule: to sing or play a favorite Disney song or just listen to others The Sixth Sense perform. Are you a poetry lover? • 3 p.m. Monday, November 5, Eden Park Branch You could participate by reading Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok or reciting your favorite poem or • 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, Scotlandville Branch one you’ve written yourself. While we’ve planned a Disney theme, Everything, Everything performances are not required • 3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 24, Baker Branch to be Disney-related. Performers The Huntsman: Winter’s War must be in grades 6 and up and • 3 p.m. Saturday, November 24, Pride-Chaneyville Branch need to pre-register. Invite your family and friends to the audience! Refreshments will be served. Bluebonnet Teen Free Fun & Games for Teens Council Let your voice be heard! Come Caddy Stacks Mini Golf Day to the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Teens are invited to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. at 3 p.m. Monday, November 5, to Thursday, November 29, to play their way through a nine- join the Bluebonnet Teen Council. hole mini golf course within the Library. All obstacles will be Interested teens will give input created with Library equipment! on the selection and planning of programs throughout the year. Exploding Kittens & Other Games Who plays a game called Exploding Kittens? It could be you! Bring your friends Zachary Teen with you to the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 10, to Council play a variety of fun classic and modern card and board games! Teens can come to the Zachary Branch at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November Library Mission 6, for the Council meeting. Help & Puzzle Challenge finish plans for the upcoming Open We’ve got a mission for you, should you choose to accept it. Teens are invited to Mic Nite while enjoying snacks and the Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, to use clues within making new friends! five stages of puzzles to execute the challenge. Once the mission is complete, Teen Book Club: teens will enjoy delicious snacks! Graphic Novels Don’t Be Bored, Come Play Board Games! Join the Teen Book Club at the There’s no need to be bored … your Library’s here to help make your Central Branch at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Thanksgiving break fun! Teens can come to the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. November 14, to discuss your Monday, November 19, to relax with their friends while playing a variety of favorite graphic novel! Haven’t board games. read one? No problem, we’ve got a few suggestions for you. Scotlandville Teen Gaming Club After the discussion, we’ll make a It’s about to go down! Teens come get your game on at the Scotlandville cool magnet using graphic novel Branch at 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in November (except November images! 22). Show your skills and find out who’ll dominate!

14 The Source, November 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Free Fun & Games for Teens Art & Crafts for Teens Baker Teen Game Day Grab your crew and head over to the Baker Branch at Teen Craft Time at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, to spend the afternoon the Library playing Nintendo Switch on the Library’s gaming system. It’s time to get crafty! Teens can * come to the Library this month for Dystopian Empire Breakout a variety of FUN crafts including EDU Game Day canvas tote bag decorating, The year is 2092 and the tyrannical empire of The friendship bracelets, a culinary Nation has finally managed to steal the free will of everyone in the world! Join craft and more. All supplies will be your fellow teen dystopian protagonists at the Main Library at Goodwood at provided. Here’s the schedule: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 24, to solve puzzles and clues to break into The Nations secret storage facility and steal back the world’s freedom of choice in this • Día de los Muertos dystopian-themed Breakout EDU game. Culinary Craft 4 p.m. Thursday, November 1, Teen Gaming Club: NBA 2K18 Delmont Gardens Branch Decorate cookies to look like Slam dunk your way to fun when you play NBA 2K18 on the PS4 with other Calaveras, and then enjoy them with teens at the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m. Monday, November 26! hot chocolate! • Turn Your Pen into a Pom Pom! Technology & Making for Teens 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, Fairwood Branch • Punch Up Your Pen Teen STEAM Day: Virtual Reality Headsets! with Faux Flowers! If you’re all about science, technology, engineering, art and math-related 3 p.m. Saturday, November 10, (STEAM) activities, this one’s for you! Teens can come to the Bluebonnet Pride-Chaneyville Branch Regional Branch at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, November 15, to experience a virtual • Painted Canvas Tote Bags reality adventure using Oculus Rift headsets. 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 17, Teen STEAM Club at Main Main Library at Goodwood Is the force strong within you? Join other teens at the Main Library at • Knotted Friendship Bracelets Goodwood at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3, for a Star Wars-themed afternoon 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 19, of building. Help us put together a 1416-piece LEGO® Star Destroyer that’ll be Delmont Gardens Branch displayed in the Teen Room! • Perler Bead Three-Day STEAM Wednesdays! Extravaganza! Teens are invited to the Delmont Gardens Branch 3 p.m. Monday – Wednesday, at 4 p.m. two Wednesdays in November, to participate November 19-21, Jones Creek in science, technology, engineering, art and math-related (STEAM) challenges! Regional Branch Get in on the FUN and join us for these events: • Origami Paper Diamonds • November 14, Launch marshmallows up to 10 feet! 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, • November 28, Learn how the Library’s 3D printer works and how it’s used in Delmont Gardens Branch technology & creative arts. Jones Creek Teen STEAM Club Join other teens at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday, November 17, for a monthly club that explores programming, robotics and all things scientific! This month, learn Morse code and encode a secret message in a beaded necklace or bracelet.

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. More Teens on next page ➥

East Baton Rouge Parish Library November 2018, The Source 15 Teen Anime

The Library Partners with Parents Magazine for 14th Annual Sock It to Me Drive Socks are the most requested and least donated article of clothing in homeless shelters. In an effort to help make this item available for those in need, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s Children’s Services Department will once again join with Baton Rouge Parents magazine’s 14th Annual Anime Lovers Sock It to Me Drive to collect socks that will be Unite! distributed to area homeless shelters, the East If you’re an “anime-niac”, Baton Rouge Council on Aging and Bethany you’ll want to join others at the House, which is a facility for cancer patients Library to enjoy your favorite at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. The movies! Teens are invited to watch drive will begin Thursday, November 1, and anime on the Library’s Crunchyroll last through Friday, November 30. This year, account. Is there a rumble in your we would like to beat the 2017 Drive’s totals which tummy? We’ve got you covered were 1,083 pairs of socks contributed by Children’s Services to Baton with delicious Asian foods to snack Rouge Parents magazine’s grand total of 9,587 pairs! Our goal is to collect at on while you watch! Here’s the least 2,500 pairs and with your help, we will! Simply drop new, unworn socks in schedule: the collection box that will be in the Children’s Room at each Library location. For more information, call Children’s Services at (225) 231-3760. • 4 p.m. Thursday, November 8, Central Branch • 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 10, * Main Library at Goodwood The Big Lake Dancers Visit the Library! The Big Lake Dancers are a tribal family of dancers that have been • 4 p.m. Monday, November 26, performing at pow wows since 2004. Children ages 6-11 and their families Delmont Gardens Branch are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood Children’s Room at 10 a.m. • 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, Thursday, November 15, for a FREE performance by this group. Their Bluebonnet Regional Branch program consists of five historical dances and native flute music. Each dance is narrated as to the history and origin of it, and parts of the regalia are explained along with what each piece represents. You won’t want to miss this exciting and educational presentation!

*Superhero Adaptive Storytime This is a program for children with cognitive disabilities. Kids cognitive ages 4-6 are invited to the Central Branch at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 8, to *Fairwood hear stories and sing songs about superheroes! Afterward, each child can make their own superhero mask. Awesome Bookworms *Let’s Move: Join us at the Fairwood Branch Story & Music Games at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November This is a program designed for children with 13, for another meeting of the developmental disabilities, but any child ages 4-7 may Fairwood Awesome Bookworms attend. Come to the Zachary Branch at 11 a.m. Saturday, (FAB)! This month, kids ages 7-11 November 24, to hear a reading of Miss Mary Mack and It’s will read selections from Charlie Simple, Simon, both by Mary Ann Hoberman. Later, we’ll Bumpers vs. The Perfect Little Turkey play various music games! by Bill Harley. After the reading, we’ll talk about what family means All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. to each of us, and then make a To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required. turkey magnet craft!

16 The Source, November 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library FUN with Mike Anderson the Dulcimer Guy! *Join the Artsy It’s that time of year again, mark Smartsy Book Club! your calendar now! Hugo Kringle Come hear stories about the (Santa’s younger brother, played Mexican holiday Día de Muertos by Mike Anderson the Dulcimer (which means Day of the Dead in Guy) is coming to town! He’ll be at Spanish)! We’ll be reading excerpts the Library next month to serenade from Funny Bones by Duncan children ages 3-9 with popular Tonatiuh at the Pride-Chaneyville holiday songs and stories of growing Branch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, up with the boy who would become November 10. Later, each child will Santa Claus. Registration is required write their own funny rhyming for all. To register, call the Children’s poem to put on the back of the Day Room at the Library location directly. of the Dead mask they created. Here’s the schedule: • 10 a.m. Thursday, December 13, Carver Branch • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 13, Eden Park Branch * • 10 a.m. Monday, December 17, Scotlandville Branch High Five • 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 17, Fairwood Branch Book Club Kids ages 9-11 can come to the • 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 17, Jones Creek Regional Branch Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 4:30 • 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 18, Zachary Branch p.m. Thursday, November 15, to tell the group about their favorite • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, Central Branch character from The Great Gilly • 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, Main Library at Goodwood Hopkins by Katherine Paterson. After the discussion, members • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, Pride-Chaneyville Branch will hear and participate in an informational presentation on bullying by a deputy from the Stick Together Sticker Collage East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Kids ages 5 and up can come to the Central Branch at any time November Office. Next month’s selection title 1-30, to help put stickers on the Children’s Room sticker collage! See if you can is Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. figure out what the hidden image is. *Piecemakers Youth Chess Club Join Us for Sensory Do you want to play chess? Join other children ages Sensitivity Time at 8-11 for the Piecemakers Youth Chess Club at the Delmont the Library Gardens Branch at noon Saturdays, November 10 and 24, The East Baton Rouge Parish to learn the basics of the game. All skill levels are welcome Library now offers a sensory to join us! sensitivity period for child patrons at * the Main Library at Goodwood from Celebrate National Game & Puzzle Week! 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. the first Friday of Children ages 9-11 are welcome at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional every month. The flashing overhead Branch at 3 p.m. Monday, November 19, and Tuesday, November 20, to put and side lights at the Children’s puzzles together and play fun games to celebrate National Game & Puzzle Week! Room entrance will not be turned on During the program, kids also will be introduced to the books Brain Benders: Not until 11:30 a.m. Patrons can leave a So Ordinary by Dr. Gareth Moore, and Labyrinth by Theo Guignard. Library card at the Children’s Desk to use noise cancelling headphones, sunglasses to block light and various *Bookworms Book Club fidget items to hold while enjoying the This month’s book club meeting is all about friendship! Join other sensory sensitive experience. There bookworms ages 8-11 at the Central Branch at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November also will be a special storytime at 9:30 27, to hear a reading of excerpts from The Friendship Riddle by Megan a.m. those days. For more information Blakemore. Afterwards, kids can make colorful friendship bracelets! and to register, call (225) 231-3750.

East Baton Rouge Parish Library November 2018, The Source 17 *Game Night *LASM’s Discovery Dome at Scotlandville Presents Let It Snow! Are you bored and looking Mark your calendar now! The Louisiana Art for something fun to do? Bring & Science Museum’s (LASM) Discovery Dome is your friends with you to the coming to Libraries again this year for a special FREE Scotlandville Branch at 3:30 p.m. presentation for children of all ages! Be prepared Monday, November 19, to play to be amazed at Let It Snow!, a show that features a board games with other kids ages variety of festive classics like tunes by Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry, Burl Ives 6-8. Various card games and Xbox and Brenda Lee. This family friendly soundtrack is visually enhanced with full video games also will be available dome animation, laser imagery and special effects in the audio / visual setting to play! of the Discovery Dome. Attendees also will enjoy a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Each branch will host four 30-minute shows. Registration is required for all. To register, call the Library location directly. Here’s the performance schedule: • 3-6 p.m. Monday, December 3, Fairwood Branch • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch • 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, Delmont Gardens Branch • 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Thursday, December 6, Pride-Chaneyville Branch • 4-7 p.m. Thursday, December 6, Bluebonnet Regional Branch • 4-7 p.m. Monday, December 10, Main Library at Goodwood (teens only) • 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, Baker Branch • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, Zachary Branch • 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 13, River Center Branch Films & Fun for Kids • 3-6 p.m. Thursday, December 13, Central Branch Hey kids, come to the Library • 2-5 p.m. Friday, December 14, Scotlandville Branch this month enjoy a variety of fun • 4-7 p.m. Monday, December 17, Carver Branch films! An asterisk indicates to which movies children can bring • 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, Main Library at Goodwood their favorite finger foods or • 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, Jones Creek Regional Branch snacks to enjoy while they watch. • 3-6 p.m. Thursday, December 20, Eden Park Branch Registration is required for some. For more information and to register, call the Library location Make & Take Crafts for Kids directly. Here are the show times: Come to the Library this month to get creative and make themed crafts. Make ‘em and take ‘em home to enjoy! All supplies will be provided while they last. • *Coco, ages 7+ Here’s the schedule: 3:30 p.m. Friday, November 2, River Center Branch • Make 3D Snowflake Ornament, ages 2-11 All day November 1-30, Pride-Chaneyville Branch • Cars, ages 3+ 10 a.m. Monday, November 19, • Paper Bag Turkeys, ages 3+ Scotlandville Branch All day November 19-21, Central Branch • Minions, ages 3+ • Make a Paper Canoe, ages 5-11 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. November 19-21, Zachary Branch Scotlandville Branch • Craft a Pretend Pumpkin Pie, ages 3-8 • *Mary Poppins (1964), ages 6-11 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, Fairwood Branch Registration required • Turkey-themed Napkin Rings, ages 3+ 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, Scotlandville Branch Pride-Chaneyville Branch • *Pocahontas, ages 4+ All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. 1 p.m. Saturday, November 24, To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required. Scotlandville Branch

18 The Source, November 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library ~ STORYTIME & CRAFT ~ Storytimes are age- and developmental-specific opportunities for bringing children 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 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 4 p.m. Thursday, November 1, How People Learned to Fly Use LEGO® pieces to build something cool, Eden Park Branch by Fran Hodgkins ages 5-7 3:30 p.m. Thursday, November 1, Just a Minute: A Trickster Tale and Create a colorful mask to celebrate Day of River Center Branch Counting Book the Dead, ages 6-11 by Yuyi Morales *4 p.m. Thursday, November 1, Beto and the Bone Dance Color a Calaveras sugar skull, Scotlandville Branch by Gina Freschet ages 5-11 *2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3, Excerpts from Build anything you can imagine using Main Library at Goodwood The Imagination Box LEGO® pieces, ages 7-11 by Martyn Ford

*2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3, I’m a Turkey Make a paper loop turkey door decoration, Pride-Chaneyville Branch by Jim Arnosky ages 6-11 *11 a.m. Saturday, November 3, Bugs in the Backyard Use LEGO® pieces to construct a bug, and Zachary Branch by Camilla de la Bedoyere then write a description of your creation to be displayed in the Library, ages 8-11 *4 p.m. Monday, November 5, The Wolf Who Wanted to Change His Use coffee filters, markers & construction Scotlandville Branch Colors paper to make a colorful bird craft, by Orianne Lallemand ages 5-11 *4 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, Why Can Airplanes Fly? Make a straw & paper hoop glider, Baker Branch by Marian Jacobs ages 6-9 *4 p.m. Tuesday, November 6, This Jazz Man Create a music-inspired watercolor Eden Park Branch by Karen Ehrhardt painting, ages 7-9 *4 p.m. Tuesdays, Full of Fall Make a colorful leaf craft, ages 3+ November 6, 13, 20 & 27, by April Pulley Sayre River Center Branch *4 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, Scarecrow Boy Use foam stickers to make a scarecrow Scotlandville Branch by Margaret Wise Brown ornament, ages 3-5 *10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, Run, Turkey, Run Create a turkey craft with a paper plate, Zachary Branch by Diane Mayr construction paper and more, ages 2-5

*4 p.m. Thursday, November 8, Little Red Riding Hood Use fairy tale problem solving kits to Carver Branch retold by Bernette Ford complete fun challenges, ages 3-6

Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales by Disney *4:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8, Blocks Build various structures with blocks & fill Fairwood Branch by Irene Dickson in coloring pages, ages 2-5 *2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 10, Helping a Hero Shape a craft pipe cleaner into a poppy Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch by Jo S. Kittinger flower to celebrate veterans, ages 7-11

*2 p.m. Saturday, November 10, Thanks for Thanksgiving Use construction paper to make a thankful Scotlandville Branch by Julie Markes turkey craft, ages 4-8

Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 12, The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael Use a craft sponge and paint to create Carver Branch and Her Tribute to Veterans poppy flower art, ages 9-11 by Barbara E. Walsh

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Time, Date, Location Story Title & Author Craft / Activity Description & Age Group *4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, Otis and the Scarecrow Put together a fall scarecrow craft, ages 3-7 Central Branch by Loren Long *4 p.m. Tuesday, November 13, Fall Mixed Up Make a paint-textured paper leaf, ages 9-11 Scotlandville Branch by Bob Raczka

Awesome Autumn by Bruce Goldstone *5 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, The Great Thanksgiving Escape Construct a paper plate turkey hat, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch by Mark Fearing ages 3-6 *4:30 p.m. Thursday, November 15, A Friend for All Seasons Make a wind chime that features a cute Central Branch by Julia Hubery woodland creature, ages 3-7 *4 p.m. Thursday, November 15, Home Build a house using LEGO® pieces, Jones Creek Regional Branch by Carson Ellis ages 4-8

Castles, Caves and Honeycombs by Linda Ashman *4 p.m. Thursday, November 15, Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: Create a bedazzled paper slipper with Scotlandville Branch A Worldwide Cinderella sequin and craft jewels, ages 6-11 by Paul Fleischman *2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 17, Turkey Trouble Dress up a Mr. Turkey Head craft, Jones Creek Regional Branch by Wendi Silvano ages 5-11 *4 p.m. Saturday, November 17, First chapter of Make pumpkin slime, ages 9-11 Scotlandville Branch Attack of the Jack-O’-Lanterns by R.L. Stine *11 a.m. Monday, November 19, It Starts with a Seed Scratch colorful designs into fall leaf Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Laura Knowles shapes, ages 5-9 *10:30 a.m. Monday, November 19, No Biting, Louise Chomp! Make an alligator magnet craft, Main Library at Goodwood by Margie Palatini ages 3-5 *11 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, Fall Mixed Up Decorate a holiday tree using craft tissue Bluebonnet Regional Branch by Bob Raczka paper, ages 5-7 *4 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, Turkey Trouble Make a small tabletop turkey decoration, Carver Branch by Wendi Silvano ages 6-9 *2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, Run, Turkey, Run Create a turkey puppet, ages 5-8 Eden Park Branch by Diane Mayr *10 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, Armadillo’s Orange Use paper items to make a ripe orange Main Library at Goodwood by Jim Arnosky craft, ages 3-5

Nothing Rhymes with Orange by Adam Rex *4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, Dreamcatcher Use yarn, beads, feathers & paper plates to Jones Creek Regional Branch by Audrey Osofsky make a dreamcatcher, ages 6-11 *4 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, Egg Construct a bird’s nest with craft paper, Scotlandville Branch by Kevin Henkes ages 4-7

A Good Day by Kevin Henkes *4 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, What’s Your Favorite Animal? Turn your favorite animal into a beautiful Carver Branch by Eric Carle & Friends wind chime, ages 5-8 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, The Littlest Christmas Tree Create your own “littlest” holiday tree, Eden Park Branch by R.A. Herman ages 8-10 *4:30 p.m. Thursday, November 29, The Legend of the Lady Slipper: Use yarn, beads, feathers & paper plates to Fairwood Branch An Ojibwe Tale make a dreamcatcher, Retold by Lise Lunge-Larsen ages 6-11 & Margie Preus

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

In addition to FREE online classes in Gale Courses, Learning Express, Hoonuit, 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 information or to Visit a Library branch near you for register, call the Library branch directly or log on to www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary for free free WiFi and computer use! resources and downloads. Baker Branch Eden Park Branch Introduction to Microsoft Word Computers without Fear 11 a.m. Monday, November 5 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 3 Introduction to Computers Introduction to Facebook 12 p.m. Saturday, November 10 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 10 Introduction to the Internet Bluebonnet Branch 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 21 *Introduction to Microsoft Word Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 13 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 28 *Library Catalog & Databases 10 a.m. Thursday, November 15 Fairwood Branch *Party Invites in Microsoft Publisher Introduction to Email Zachary Branch 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 20 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 7 *Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction to Typing 10 a.m. Thursday, November 15 Carver Branch 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 14 One-on-One Computer Tutoring* *How to Use the Catalog 5 p.m. Thursday, November 1 Jones Creek Regional 2 p.m. Thursday, November 29 Branch 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 6 Main Library at Goodwood 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 27 *Introduction to Computers 10 a.m. Thursday, November 1 Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016 Introduction to Typing 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 20 *Introduction to Microsoft Word 9 a.m. Monday, November 26 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 7 Delmont Gardens Branch Making Tables in Microsoft Word 2016 *Introduction to the Library’s Catalog 9 a.m. Monday, November 5 Introduction to Computers & Databases 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 6 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 13 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016 *Introduction to Microsoft Excel 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 6 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 7 10 a.m. Thursday, November 15 Computers without Fear Introduction to Microsoft Publisher *Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 6 2016 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 27 9 a.m. Wednesdays, November 7 & 28 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 13 Pride-Chaneyville Branch Email Introduction to Email 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 13 4 p.m. Monday, November 26 What Do I Read Next? Apps 3p.m. Tuesday, November 27 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2016 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 13 Newsletter: An Intermediate Level Get FREE River Center Branch Microsoft Word 2016 Class basic computer Introduction to GMail 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 17 tutorials with 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 13 Digital Learn. Introduction to the Internet All you need is Scotlandville Branch 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 20 your Library card! Introduction to Microsoft Word Open Lab Go online to the 1 p.m. Monday, November 5 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 24 Digital Library at www.ebrpl.com/ Computer Tutoring RB Digital DigitalLibrary. 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 27 *Indicates that registration is required.

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

Baker Branch Fairwood Branch Scotlandville Branch • Baker Evening Book Club • Books and Brew • Scotlandville Book Club 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 6 11 a.m. Monday, November 19 3 p.m. Saturday, November 17 Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A Books about Cooks After Anna by Danielle Allen • FYA Book Club by Lisa Scottoline • Morning Book Club 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 27 Main Library at Goodwood 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 12 Kingdom of Ash If Tomorrow Comes by Sarah J. Maas • Historical Novel Book Club by Sidney Sheldon 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8 Greenwell Springs Road The Cards Don't Lie Bluebonnet Branch Regional Branch by Sue Ingalls Finan • The QUIRKY Ladies' Book Club • The Toni Morrison Book Club • Mystery Lovers Book Club 6:35 p.m. Thursday, November 15 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 28 Noon Tuesday, November 13 The Almost Sisters God Help the Child Culinary Mysteries by Joshilyn Jackson by Toni Morrison • RENEW Book Club • Epic Graphics Book Club Jones Creek Regional Branch 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 13 3 p.m. Saturday, November 17 Car Wars: The Rise, the Fall, and the Monstress, Volumes 1-2 • Historical Society Book Club Resurgence of the Electric Car by Marjorie Liu 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 13 by John J. Fialka Friends Divided: John Adams and Carver Branch Thomas Jefferson • Science Fiction Book Club by Gordon S. Wood 6 p.m. Thursday, November 29 • Gumbo Book Club American Gods 1 pm Saturday, November 17 Pride-Chaneyville Branch by Neil Gaiman Discuss your favorites. • Crafting for a Cause Central Branch 1 p.m. Thursday, November 8 For great book suggestions, • Central Book Club Rose Cottage Sister series visit our Novelist database online 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 29 by Sherryl Woods Wishin and Hopin • Like It Or Not Book Club in the Digital Library by Wally Lamb 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 10 at www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary. The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

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22 The Source, November 2018 East Baton Rouge Parish Library Storytime at the Library Storytime gives children an excellent introduction to offer seven different Storytime formats. books and the Library, increases their attention spans and Since children develop at different rates, develops their social skills by involving them in stories, you may talk with one of our Library staff poetry and songs. The Children’s Services staff hopes members to place your child in a younger or older group. Storytime will be an enjoyable experience for each child, For more information, call your local Library. Organized leading to a lifelong love of books and reading. You are groups must reserve a date and time other than those always welcome to attend Storytime with your child. We listed below. Lapsit – birth through crawling Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15 Main Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13 Scotlandville 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, November 7, 14, 21 Zachary 10 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13

Toddler Time – for walking children through 2 years old Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, November 7, 14 Central 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, November 7, 14 Fairwood 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13 Greenwell Springs 10 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13 Main Library 10 & 11 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesdays, November 7, 14

Preschool Storytime – for children 3 to 5 years old Baker 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 7 Bluebonnet 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, November 7, 14 Carver 10 a.m. Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15, 29 Central 11 a.m. Wednesdays, November 7, 14 Delmont Gardens 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20 Fairwood 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15 Greenwell Springs 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20 Jones Creek 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13 Main Library 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13 River Center 10 a.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13 Scotlandville 10 a.m. Wednesdays, November 7, 14, 21 Zachary 10 a.m. Wednesdays, November 7, 14

PJ or Night Storytime Greenwell Springs 6 p.m. Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15 Jones Creek 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 7

Family Storytime Eden Park 4:30 p.m. Mondays, November 5, 12, 19, 26 Main Library 7 p.m. Tuesdays, November 6, 13

Combined Age Storytime Pride-Chaneyville 11 a.m. Wednesdays, November 7, 14, 21, 28

East Baton Rouge Parish Library November 2018, The Source 23 Main Library at Goodwood PRESORT STD Director, Spencer Watts US POSTAGE 7711 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 231‑3740 PAID Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. 7711 Goodwood Boulevard • Baton Rouge, LA 70806 MOBILE AL Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. A Department of City‑Parish Government PERMIT 1390 Sunday, 2 – 10 p.m. 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. OnView at the Library Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Library Main Library at Goodwood Delmont Gardens Branch 11300 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 274‑4440 GIS Day Zoo Animals Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Various geographic items on display to The Baton Rouge Zoo displays pictures of Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. celebrate GIS Day. various animals. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Jones Creek Regional Branch Library Woman’s Hospital 50th Anniversary Greenwell Springs Road 6222 Jones Creek Road (225) 756‑1140 A photographic timeline celebrating Regional Branch Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. 50 years of service to the Baton Rouge Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. community. Passages through My Mother Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Vibrant acrylics of imagery of women in Pride‑Chaneyville Branch Library Bluebonnet Regional Branch various movement through life. 13600 Pride–Port Hudson Road (225) 658‑1540 Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. BR Scale Modelers Jones Creek Regional Branch Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. BR Scale Modelers exhibit various plastic Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. models. Knits by Shirley River Center Branch Library Shirley Desselle displays her hand-knitted 447 Third Street (225) 389‑4967 Contemporary Textile Artists of items and shows the process in which she Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Louisiana dyes the wool. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Contemporary Textile Artists of Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Louisiana exhibit 10 x 12 textile pieces, A Tribute to Our Women Veterans The Louisiana Women Veterans present a Scotlandville Branch Library each inspired by various books. 7373 Scenic Highway (225) 354‑7540 display spotlighting the contributions of Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. women veterans to our country’s history. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. Zachary Branch Library RECYCLED READS 1900 Church Street (225) 658‑1840 3434 North Blvd. Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Recycled Reads Gift Book Sale Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. will be closed in November & December for inventory. Library Information Visit us at: (225) 231‑3750 www.ebrpl.com Text a Librarian (225) 361-8476