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Donaldsonville

500 Mississippi Street

Phone: (225) 473-8052

Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM

Tuesday & Thursday .. 8:30AM—8:00PM

Saturday ........................ 8:30AM—12:30PM

Gonzales

708 S. Irma Blvd.

Phone: (225) 647-3955

Monday—Thursday .... 8:30AM—8:00PM

Friday & Saturday ….. 8:30AM—5:30PM

Galvez

40300 Hwy. 42

Phone: (225) 622-3339

Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM


Saturday ........................ 8:30AM—12:30PM

Dutchtown

13278 Hwy. 73

Phone: (225) 673-8699

Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM


Saturday ........................ 8:30AM—12:30PM

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Julie Kane will

visit the Ascension

Parish Library in

Gonzales on Tuesday,

June 25, at 6 PM, to

read from her

collection of poetry

and discuss the

comeback of rhyme in

contemporary poetry.

Louisiana’s Poet

Laureate Kane, is the

third poet to hold the

position in the current

peer-selection process

overseen by the

Louisiana Endowment

for the Humanities

and governed by State

of Louisiana Statutes.

Kane, a native of

Boston and a longtime

resident of Louisiana, holds degrees from

Cornell University, Boston University, and

Louisiana State University. At Boston

University, she was one of Anne Sexton’s

graduate poetry students. By the time she

was twenty-two, she had won first prize in

the college poetry competition sponsored by

Mademoiselle magazine and was the first

woman awarded the George Bennett

Fellowship in Writing at Phillips Exeter

Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire. In 1976, she moved to

Baton Rouge and later to New Orleans where she fell in love

with the culture, the music, the food, the festivals, and especially

the rich blend of ethnic traditions. In 1991, she began work on a

doctorate in English at Louisiana State University and later

moved to St. Gabriel, where she found it easier to work without

the city’s distractions. Since 1999, she has lived in Natchitoches,

where she is a Professor of English at Northwestern State

University.

Kane has six books including three collections of

poetry, one volume of non-fiction, and two edited anthologies.

Poet Maxine Kumin chose Kane’s Rhythm & Booze (2003) as

her selection for the National Poetry Series, and the book went

on to become one of the four finalists for the 2005 Poets’ Prize.

Kane’s third poetry collection, Jazz Funeral (2009) was David

Mason’s selection for the Donald Justice Poetry Prize. Presently,

she is at work on her fourth collection of poems, a volume of

light verse to be titled No-Win Situations.

If you have a passion for poetry or would simply enjoy

a delightful evening with Louisiana’s Poet Laureate, Julie Kane,

call the library today at 647-3955 to reserve a seat.

Ascension Parish Library is sad to announce that the last of the original Ascension Parish Library Board members, Marcus A. "Mac" Boudreaux, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

As one of the founding library board members, Mr. Boudreaux was instrumental in the creation of the Ascension Parish Library in 1960. In fact, he secured the first location for the Gonzales branch. He served on the Ascension Parish Library Board of Control from 1960 to 1982. In his 22 years of service on the Library Board, Mr. Boudreaux served as Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Parliamentarian.

When he became a Library Board member, the library was located in rental facilities. When he retired from the Library Board, the library was located in two beautiful parish owned facilities, reflecting his stewardship of the community’s public library.

After 1982, Mr. Boudreaux remained a strong advocate for the Ascension Parish Library and continued to offer his support for the growing public library system he helped to start.

At the 2010 dedication of the Dutchtown location, Mr. Boudreaux was introduced as a founding member of the library board and recognized for his many years of outstanding service.

Mr. Boudreaux’s legacy, his long and devoted support of this public library, has and will impact Ascension Parish for generations.

~ Thursday, June 6, 2013 ~

Donaldsonville / 12 Noon

A Separate Peace by John Knowles

Dutchtown / 6:30 PM

The Things They Carried

by Tim O’Brien

Gonzales / 6:30 PM

Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani

Galvez/ 6:30 PM

Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy

If you are interested in attending a book

club meeting at any location,

please call to see if space is available.

Registration is required.

Attendance at library programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for Ascension Parish Library publicity purposes.

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Edward “Kid” Ory and his band created the first

African American New Orleans jazz recordings ever

made. Who was Kid Ory? Join us at the Ascension Parish

Library in Gonzales on Thursday, June 20, at 6:30 PM, as

John McCusker, biographer, and longtime

photojournalist, addresses this question and many others

about this young man who was raised on a rural sugar

cane plantation and changed the world with his music.

Creole Trombone: Kid Ory and the Early Years of

Jazz boosts the reputation of Edward “Kid” Ory - a

trombonist, composer, recording artist, and an early New

Orleans jazz band leader - as a key player in the evolution

of jazz. This book tells Ory’s story from birth in a French-

speaking ethnically mixed family on Woodland Plantation

in LaPlace, Louisiana, to his emergence in New Orleans

as the city’s hottest band leader. According to McCusker,

“Ory played what he called soft ragtime, but today we know it

as jazz.” The Ory band featured such future jazz stars as Louis

Armstrong and Joe “King” Oliver. Later Ory moved to Chicago

where he made records with Oliver, Armstrong, and Jelly Roll Morton that

captured the spirit of the jazz age.

Following the author’s presentation, there will be a book signing and a

special performance by the Dutchtown High School Jazz Band led by Mr.

Eric Stewart who will perform during a reception as a tribute to Kid Ory

and the pioneers from the early years of jazz. For more information, or to

register, please call the library at 647-3955.

Spend “An Evening with Ruth Williams,” a self-taught artist and LSU graduate from right

here in South Louisiana. In 2004, Williams was awarded an Artist Residency Fellowship at

the Vermont Studio Center. The Vermont Studio Center, located in Johnson, Vermont, is

the largest international artists’ and writers’ residency program in the United States.

Williams’ work, which has been displayed and sold as far away as New York City, is

characterized by vibrant colors, and often features hearts, flowers, and angels as focal

points. She’ll be on hand at Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville to share the

inspirations behind her most beautiful works. In addition, learn about her many travels and

longing to spread joy and light throughout the universe. It all happens on Thursday, June

20 at 6 PM. Registration is required, and seating is sure to go quickly. Call 473-8052 to

reserve your spot, today!

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Contest Rules:

Beginning June 1, stop by your local Ascension Parish

Library for a Booklover’s Summer entry form.

Read or listen to three books between June 1 and July 31

Record the titles and authors; tell us if you liked the books

or not and why.

Turn in your entry form at any location of the library.

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Your entry form automatically enters you into a

Grand Prize drawing for a chance to win

featuring:

A DELUXE TRACTOR SCOOT with BUCKET BASKET

Gardening is easier when you can sit, swivel, and roll! Work

from a seated position, so it’s easier on your back and knees.

Great for gardening and many other projects.

LOUISIANA GARDENER’S GUIDE by DAN GILL and JOE WHITE

This colorful reference guide is packed with recommendations

for plants that thrive in Louisiana.

MONTH-BY-MONTH GARDENING IN LOUISIANA by DAN GILL

This easy-to-use book highlights each major plant category

using a monthly format for gardening success all year.

AN ASSORTMENT of GARDENING ACCESSORIES.

(One drawing at each library location, August 2)

You will also be eligible to win a $25 Barnes and Noble gift

card during weekly prize drawings at each library location

from Monday, June 10 through Monday, July 29.

You can submit additional entry forms every time

you read 3 more books. Each additional entry

earns you another chance to win a prize. ~ You must be 18 years or older to participate. ~

“There is a temperate zone in the mind, between luxurious indolence and exacting work; and it is to this region, just between laziness and labor, that summer reading belongs. “ Henry Ward Beecher

Mr. Darryl Crawford will be at the Ascension Parish Library in

Dutchtown on Thursday, June 27, at 6 PM, to teach participants about

the hooks involved in fly tying. There will be a demonstration on how to

tie “bream killer” lure and “round popping bug” lures, as well as how to

fit the rubber legs through the body of the lure.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information

or to register, please call the Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown at

673-8699 to reserve a seat.

What do these names have in common: Betsy, Camille, Katrina,

Rita, Andrew, and Gustav? They are all deadly storms that have affected

our battered, yet resilient state of Louisiana. What do we have in store

for us this hurricane season? Jay Grymes, Chief Meteorologist for

WAFB Channel 9, gives us a preview of what is expected for the

upcoming 2013 hurricane season at the Ascension Parish Library –

Galvez on Monday, June 3 at 7 PM.

Grymes quotes Ben Franklin with “Some people are weatherwise,

but most are otherwise.” Become one of the weatherwise, more

specifically, hurricanewise today, by calling the library at 622-3339 to

register for this very informative program.

Unfortunately, polls find that about half of Americans living in coastal

areas are unprepared for a hurricane disaster. Anyone living along the Gulf

Coast should be prepared during hurricane season. Hurricane damage results

from three primary causes: Storm Surge. Approximately 90% of all hurricane

deaths can be attributed to the storm surge, the dome of water created by the low

pressure center of a hurricane. This storm surge quickly floods low-lying coastal

areas with anywhere from 3 feet (one meter) for a category one storm to over 19

feet of storm surge for a category five storm. Wind Damage. The strong, at least

74 mph or 119 km/hr, winds of a hurricane can cause widespread destruction

far inland , destroying homes, buildings, and infrastructure. Freshwater

Flooding. Hurricanes are huge tropical storms and dump many inches of rain

over a widespread area in a short period of time. This water can engorge rivers

and streams, causing hurricane-induced flooding.

The unique sound recovery process makes

a high-resolution digital map of the disc or,

in many cases, a cylinder. This map then

goes through further processing to remove

skips, scratches and other noises. Finally,

the system uses special software that

calculates the motion of a stylus moving

through the disc or cylinder’s grooves,

reproducing the audio and saving it as a

standard digital sound file.

The continuing effort to recover and

restore Bell’s old Volta discs is part of an

ongoing project to preserve and catalog the

museum’s collection of early recordings,

while also increasing public access to the

collection’s contents. The Smithsonian

says that the content of these old

recordings, and the distinctive old physical

discs and cylinders, provide unique insight

into the invention process of these 19th-

century labs and speech patterns of the late

19th century.

If you would like to learn more about

Alexander Graham Bell, check out these

books from the library:

Alexander Graham Bell:

The Life and Times of the Man Who

Invented the Telephone

by Edwin S. Grosvenor and Morgan

Wesson, 621.385 GRO

Alexander Graham Bell:

Famous Inventor

by Mike Beihn, X 621.385 BEI

Always Inventing: A Photobiography

of Alexander Graham Bell

by Tom Matthews, X 621.385 MAT

Alexander Graham Bell

and the Telephone

by Christine Webster, X 621.385 WEB

Telephone Inventor’s Voice Heard in Restored

Recording Voice of America

A 128-year-old voice recording made by

Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the

telephone, has been recovered by

Washington, D.C.’s Smithsonian

Institution. Although the voice on the

restored recording sounds a bit faint with

some hiss and noise in the background, it is

now possible to hear Bell speak for the

first time. Before the restored

recordings were made

available, no one knew what

the inventor sounded like.

The sound of the inventor’s

voice comes from the

National Museum of

American History‘s

collection of 200 recordings

from Bell’s Volta Laboratory

that are among some of the

earliest sound recordings

ever made.

Researchers also found a loose piece of

paper containing what appears to be a

written transcript of Bell’s recording. The

transcript, which is signed by Bell, ends

with the words, “in witness whereof, hear

my voice, Alexander Graham Bell.” It was

paired with a recently identified “wax-on-

binder-board disc” with the initials “AGB”

and the same date, April 15, 1885, etched

into its surface.

The recording was made using a non-

invasive optical sound recovery process

on Library of Congress equipment that was

developed by the Lawrence Berkeley

National Laboratory. The researchers were

able to positively identify Bell’s voice by

matching the audio on the old disc with the

written transcript.

“Identifying the voice of Alexander

Graham Bell—the man who brought us

everyone else’s voice—is a major moment

in the study of history,” said John Gray,

director of the museum. “Not only will this

discovery allow us to further identify

recordings in our collection, it enriches

what we know about the late 1800s—who

spoke, what they said, how they said it—

and this formative period for

experimentation in sound.”

Along with identifying the

inventor’s voice, the museum

also identified the voice of

Bell’s father, Alexander

Melville Bell, from a wax-

coated drum recording made

in September, 1881. Partially

quoting Shakespeare’s

“Hamlet,” the elder Bell said

on the recording, “There are

more things in heaven and

earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in our

philosophy.” He went on to say, “I am a

graphophone, and my mother was a

phonograph.”

In 1881, concerned about a possible patent

war with rival inventors, Alexander

Graham Bell placed the recording, along

with the machine that made the recording,

at the Smithsonian so that they could be

used as proof in the event of any litigation.

In 2002, the Lawrence Berkeley Lab came

up with the idea of using a non-invasive

optical technique to scan and recover

sounds.

Portrait of Alexander Graham Bell,

circa 1914-1919

The 128-year-old disc that contains

the voice of Alexander Graham Bell

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Before the restored recordings were made available, no one knew what the inventor

sounded like.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_file_format

http://www.alexandergrahambell.org/

http://www.privateline.com/TelephoneHistory/History1.htm

http://www.si.edu/

http://www.si.edu/

http://americanhistory.si.edu/

http://americanhistory.si.edu/

http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/wash/dc14.htm

http://bio16p.lbl.gov/volta-release.html

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/noninvasive

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/noninvasive

http://bio16p.lbl.gov/volta-release-2013.html#Simple

http://www.loc.gov/

http://www.lbl.gov/

http://www.lbl.gov/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Melville_Bell

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Melville_Bell

http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/hamletscenes.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent_war

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent_war

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/litigation

Resources available include: Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring

* Free Small Business Seminars * Free Small Business Guide to Licenses

and Permits * Local and National Website Links * Free APL Databases *

Business Forms on the Web * Business Magazines / Newspapers

Ascension Parish Library and SCORE – Baton Rouge offer free, on-site counseling in Ascension Parish for new business start-ups and

mentoring for existing businesses. Counseling sessions are held at two library locations each month by appointment.

SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business is a nonprofit Association and a resource partner of the Small Business Administration.

SCORE is dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide.

Counselors are active or retired business owners and executives with extensive experience, who

follow the steps on “How to Start and Manage a Successful Business.” This includes help on the

Business Plan, Financial Forecast, Marketing & Sales, Legal and Accounting suggestions, Business

Insurance needs, and the Bank Loan Package preparation. SCORE counselors follow a strict code of

ethics and confidentiality.

This year SCORE will begin expanding its education opportunities in the community for small

businesses with a new Simple Steps Program and a stronger Community Alliance Program. These

new programs will help SCORE become an even more valuable resource in our community. To learn

more, visit the SCORE WEB SITE AT www.scorebr.org.

All counseling sessions are free.

Score counselors follow a strict code of ethics and confidentiality.

Counseling sessions are by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment, call (225) 381-7130 or toll-free (877) 381-7130.

Please specify which library location you prefer: Gonzales or Dutchtown.

Counseling sessions last for one hour. Sessions start and end promptly on the hour.

Wednesday

June 12

9 - 10 AM

10 - 11 AM

11 - 12 Noon

Wednesday

June 19

1 – 2 PM

2 – 3 PM

3 – 4 PM

Tuesday

June 4

9 – 10 AM

10 – 11 AM

11 – 12 Noon

Tuesday

June 18

1 – 2 PM

2 – 3 PM

3 – 4 PM

Small business owners can take advantage of the free business consulting the library offers on the second Monday of each

month in Galvez and the second Wednesday of each month in Donaldsonville. Persons wanting to start or improve a small

business receive private, two-hour consulting sessions designed to provide professional help in areas of financing, marketing,

and accounting.

Potential small business owners can obtain individualized, detailed assistance in areas including business plan development,

financial projections, marketing, licensing requirements, and site selection.

For those wanting to improve their existing business, assistance with reversing cash flow problems, developing sound

accounting practices, producing marketing materials, and packaging loan proposals is available.

This service is sponsored by the Ascension Parish Library and is a partnership program with the U. S. Small Business

Administration (SBA), the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, and the Louisiana Small Business Development

Center at Southern University and A & M College – Baton Rouge. All services are free and confidential. To schedule an

appointment, call the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at (225) 922-0998.

Monday

June 10

Galvez

Wednesday

June 12

Donaldsonville

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This two-hour seminar is designed for individuals who want to learn what it takes to start and run a successful

small business. The program will focus on helping participants learn how to determine the feasibility of their idea,

as well as how to obtain a small business loan. Topics of discussion include the purpose of developing a feasibility/

business plan, assessing business risks, marketing strategy development, management planning, financial planning,

identifying sources of funds for business start-up, the do’s and don'ts of borrowing money, the loan application

process, and the key resources available to get assistance. Registration is required by calling the Dutchtown

location at 673-8699.

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http://www.scorebr.org/

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June 2013 MONday TUESday WEDnesday THURSday FRIday

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4 Calaveras Painting 4p Galvez Mind Games 5:30p Dutchtown

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13 Teen Open Mic 5:30p Donaldsonville Calaveras Painting 4p Dutchtown

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17 18 Resin Jewelry 5:30p Donaldsonville

19 Mind Games 5:30p Gonzales

20 Teen Book Club 5:30p Galvez Time Capsules 5:30p Dutchtown

21 A Visit with Mary Manhein 6:30p Gonzales

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25 Resin Jewelry 5:30p Galvez Teen Open Mic 6:30p Dutchtown Calaveras Painting 4p Donaldsonville

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LOCATIONS

Gonzales 708 S. Irma Blvd Gonzales, LA 70737

(225) 647-3955

Galvez 40300 Hwy. 42 Prairieville, LA 70769 (225) 622-3339

Donaldsonville 500 Mississippi St. Donaldsonville, LA 70346 (225) 473-8052

Dutchtown 13278 Hwy 73 Geismar, LA 70734 (225) 673-8699

Online: www.myAPL.org

QUITE SIMPLE! Register for the 2013 Teen Summer Reading Program at any location of the Ascension Parish Library. Registered teens can participate in our summer events and contests!

Earn a stamp on your prize stamp card by attending any teen program or bringing in a completed book review form to any Ascension Parish Library location. Turn in a completed stamp card (3 stamps) to win a Summer Reading Program Completion Prize. Each additional completed stamp card submitted earns you one (1) chance to win an end of summer prize giveaway.

Get ready to have an extraordinary summer!

Do you like cosplaying, discussing anime and manga, playing Gomoku, folding origami, or writing haiku? How about learning some Japanese language and history? These are some of the things you can be involved in at each meeting of Kokusaika, our Japanese culture club. For more information, call the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at 647-3955. June 5 4:00 pm Gonzales

TEEN OPEN MIC

Calling talented teens—it’s time for another great round of entertainment at the public library. Bring your talent and 10 minutes of material, or two songs, to perform in front of a crowd. Come listen and play in a supportive setting, and have fun all at once. No registration is required, but time is limited. For more information, call the Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown at 673-8699 or in Donaldsonville at 473-8052. June 13 5:30 pm Donaldsonville June 25 6:30 pm Dutchtown

Teen Book Club

Whether you’re a fan of Lauren Oliver, Scott Westerfeld, Suzanne Collins, James Patterson, or one of the other zillion authors in the world … come and discuss the book that’s sitting on the floor by your bed. There’s a good chance someone else has read it and wants to talk about it too at the Ascension Parish Library’s Teen Book Club. For more information, call the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339. June 20 5:30 pm Galvez

CALAVERAS PAINTING Calaveras, Spanish for skulls, are associated with Mexico’s Day of the Dead. This often misunderstood holiday is actually a celebration of life. Celebrate life with paint and canvas by painting your own Calaveras skull! Registration is required, and begins on May 23. June 4 4:00 pm Galvez June 11 4:00 pm Gonzales June 13 4:00 pm Dutchtown June 25 4:00 pm Donaldsonville

MIND GAMES From The Tell-Tale Heart to Fraggle Rock, put your knowledge of all things “Beneath the Surface” to the test!

June 4 5:30 pm Dutchtown June 11 5:30 pm Galvez June 19 5:30 pm Gonzales

RESIN JEWELRY Design and create a one-of-a-kind ring! June 18 5:30 pm Donaldsonville June 25 5:30 pm Galvez June 27 5:30 pm Gonzales

TIME CAPSULES There’s nothing like a time capsule to help you capture the moment and what it means to be you in 2013!

June 20 5:30 pm Dutchtown June 27 5:30 pm Donaldsonville

A ViSit with MARY MANHEIN Whether you’re interested in forensic anthropology as a career or curious about reading bones, join the renowned forensic anthropologist, known as the “Bone Lady,” to find out that dead men do, in fact, tell tales! Registration is required, and begins on May 23. June 21 6:30 pm Gonzales

GUY STUFF Make survival gear, transplant gummy bear heads, and more at this afternoon of crazy, manly fun! June 27 5:30 pm Galvez

Photo contest

Submit your photographic interpretation of the theme “Beneath the Surface” between June 1 & July 31 to enter our photo contest. Photos will be displayed in the library throughout the summer. Prizes will be awarded to one photographer at each location.

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Paul Taylor 10:30 AM Gonzales

& 2:00 PM Galvez

Grass Heads 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Donaldsonville

Egyptian Dig 2:00 PM

Dutchtown

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Toddler Storytime 10:00 AM

Galvez

Preschool Storytime 11:00 AM

Galvez

Dino Party 10:00 AM

Gonzales

Tween Book Club 4:00 PM

Gonzales & Donaldsonville

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Gonzales, Donaldsonville &

Dutchtown


Gonzales & Dutchtown

Gnomelympics 2:00 PM

Galvez

Steampunk Owls 4:00 PM

Dutchtown

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Lapsit Storytime 10:00 AM

Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

Bilingual Storytime 11:00 AM

Gonzales

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Leaf Prints 10:00 AM

Donaldsonville

Father’s Day Craft

10:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Dutchtown

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10:00 AM, 2:00 & 6:30 PM

Gonzales

Dino Party 10:00 AM

Donaldsonville

Crafting a Wreath with Nan Riffe

10:00 AM Galvez

Tween Spa Day 4:00 PM

Donaldsonville

Tween Book Club 4:00 PM

Galvez & Dutchtown

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Galvez


Galvez

Old West Afternoon 2:00 PM

Dutchtown

Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM

Donaldsonville & Dutchtown

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Dutchtown




10:00 am & 2:00 PM

Galvez


Gonzales

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Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM

Gonzales & Galvez

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10:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Donaldsonville


Galvez


Gonzales

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Playmakers of Baton Rouge

10:30 AM Galvez

2:00 PM Donaldsonville

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Galvez


Galvez


Dutchtown


Donaldsonville


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Dutchtown



Grass Heads

10:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Galvez

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Bilingual Storytime 11:00 AM

Gonzales

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Gonzales


Donaldsonville


Dutchtown

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Gonzales

Mad Science 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM

Dutchtown


Donaldsonville

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Galvez


Galvez

Crafting a Wreath with Nan Riffe

10:00 AM Dutchtown

Grass Heads

10:00 AM, 2:00 & 6:30 PM

Gonzales

Egyptian Dig 2:00 PM

Donaldsonville

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Dutchtown



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Grass Heads

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* These programs are supported in part by a Decentralized Arts

funding Grant from the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge in cooperation with the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, and Louisiana State Arts Council.

Registration begins on

Thursday, May 23.

At registration, you will

receive a Summer Reading

log , calendar, bibliography

bookmark, and a button.

After 100 minutes of reading,

you will receive a tote bag,

certificate, bookmark, and a

pencil.

For each additional 100

minutes of reading, you will

receive a chance to win the

weekly Summer Reading

Program t-shirt giveaway!

Reading logs must be turned

in by Wednesday, July 31, to

be redeemed for prizes.

Monday June 10 10:00 AM Galvez

Tuesday June 25 10:00 AM Dutchtown

The Ascension Parish Library happily welcomes back Nan Riffe! You know her as “The Bookmark

Lady,” but, this summer she will show you how to make your very own fabric wreath. These fun and

festive wreaths are great for decorating, and with different fabrics to choose from, they’re also great for

expressing your individuality.

This program is open to children in 2nd-5th grade. Space is limited and registration is required. For more

information, or to register, please call the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339 or in

Dutchtown at 673-8699.

Monday June 3 10:30 AM Gonzales Monday June 3 2:00 PM Galvez

No worries, mate! This summer is going to be

amazing! The fun all begins with “Wonders

Down Under, Australian Stories & Music.”

Paul Taylor, the acclaimed Aussie performing

artist, delights in celebrating the culture of his homeland through story, song, dance,

painting, and didgeridoo. He is an authentic player of Aboriginal percussion and

didgeridoo, having learned from the last living member of the Wardaman Aboriginal

clan, who also made Paul an honorary member of his people.

To register, or for more information, please call the Ascension Parish Library in

Gonzales at 647-3955 or in Galvez at 622-3339.

Monday June 17 10:30 AM Galvez Monday June 17 2:00 PM Donaldsonville

Playmakers of Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s only professional theatre for young

audiences, have done it again! Get ready for a crazy, zany, and wacky performance

all about this summer’s theme, Dig Into Reading. When Playmakers are on stage, the

fun doesn’t stop.

Playmakers of Baton Rouge have been touring south Louisiana with the Summer

Neighborhood Tour since 1983. The production is written, designed, and performed

by local artists from the community. No registration required. For more information,

please call the Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339 or in Donaldsonville

at 473-8052.

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Databases are available in the library or from your home computer using your library

card to log in. To access our databases, visit www.myAPL.org, click on the Research

Databases button or on the navigation menu, scroll down and click on the desired

database. For additional information, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

Computer Training Seminars @ the Library

Introduction to Windows

June 20 - 6 PM - Gonzales

This workshop is intended for people with

little or no computing experience. With

hands-on practice, participants will become

familiar with how to use the basic

components of a computer, as well as how

to open files and programs in Windows,

the world's most popular operating system.

Recommended for beginners.

Internet Basics

June 11 - 6 PM - Gonzales Internet Basics is intended for people with

little or no experience with the Internet or

the World Wide Web. Participants will be

introduced to the Internet, learn how the

World Wide Web works, and learn how to

explore the World Wide Web using

Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Discovering E-Mail

June 3 - 6 PM - Gonzales Write letters and instantly send them

anywhere in the world with the touch of a

key? It is possible! Welcome to the world

of e-mail! The workshop will cover a brief

history of e-mail, discuss its uses, cover the

various types of e-mail (such as online

service, web-based e-mail, pop-mail, etc.),

discuss the features found in e-mail, and

feature hands-on e-mail practice. Already

having some internet and computer

experience will be helpful to participants.

Introduction to Microsoft Word

June 18 - 10 AM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with and

practice using the basic tools of Microsoft

Word, such as the basic elements of the

Word screen, ruler and toolbar; how to

select and modify text; how to cut, copy

and paste text selections; how to alter

typeface, font size, line spacing, and

margins; how to use the spell check and

grammar check functions; how to save and

print documents; and how to make use of

"Help".

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

June 20 - 10 AM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with the

uses of a spreadsheet and practice using the

basic features of Microsoft Excel,

including the Menu Bar, Tool Bar and

Formula Bar; selecting single cells and

groups of cells; entering text and data;

calculating sums; and formatting the

spreadsheet.

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher

June 24 - 6 PM - Gonzales

Participants will become familiar with and

practice using the basic tools of Microsoft

Publisher. Learn how to easily create,

customize, and publish materials such as

newsletters, brochures, flyers, etc.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

June 6 - 10 AM - Gonzales This program is designed for individuals

who want to learn how to enhance

presentations by using one of the most

popular presentation software programs

available. Attendees will create a

presentation, make formatting changes,

insert clip art, and apply designs,

transitions and effects to a presentation.

Basic computer and word processing skills

are needed.

Job Searching on the Internet

June 4 - 10 AM - Gonzales Learn how to use the Internet as a vital tool

in your job search. Post resumes on the

Internet, send them in your e-mail, find

listings of job openings, research

companies and careers, and communicate

and network with others in your job field.

These are a few of the advantages of using

the Internet in your job search.

In this workshop, we will show you how to

make the Internet one of your most valued

tools in searching for a job. We will cover

how to send your resume over the Internet

via the Web, Usenet, or E-mail, and

demonstrate how to find a mailing list or

access newsgroups via the Web.

A Guide to Writing Resumés

June 28 - 10 AM - Donaldsonville

This workshop is designed for first-timers

and for those looking to breathe new life

into their current resumés. Resumé writing

is an essential skill for job seekers. Learn

how to write and format a resume that will

stand out and create your own resumé

using the library’s Career Cruising

Database.

We are excited to announce that Atomic

Training tutorials are now available for our

library card holders. With Atomic

Training, you have access to online, on-

demand video training tutorials on the

most popular software.

What is Atomic Training?

Atomic Training provides on-demand

software training to help businesses,

organizations, and individuals gain greater

confidence and success in using the

technology that is a part of their

professional and personal lives.

· Over 60,000 how-to tutorials on more

than 150 software applications

· Training on popular software from

Microsoft, Adobe, Apple and more

· Answers in minutes, not hours, with

guided instruction delivered through video

Simply stated, Atomic Training is a how-to

learning resource. This may sound

commonplace, but it’s far beyond the

ordinary. The key distinction is in the

delivery. When the lesson can be found,

seen, heard, and performed at the moment

of need, learning happens. Browse the

collection of our video based training and

get started today!

Atomic Training has been providing high

impact E-Learning solutions for over 10

years to 16 million+ users in 45 countries.

Whether you need to enhance new

employee orientation, transition to updated

software, train on a new application, or

extend IT support, Atomic Training has the

essential training you need to develop and

increase technology skills, proficiency, and

productivity.

Patrons of all ages can

improve job skills and

valuable social media skills

with unlimited access from

the library or at home.

Training is also available on

mobile devices such as the

iPhone and iPad.

Click on the Digital

Learning button

on the home page,

www.myAPL.org,to

find Atomic Training.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 A Booklover’s

Summer Adult

Reading begins

today!

2 3 Discovering

Email

6 PM Gonzales

Jay Grymes

7 PM Galvez Registration required

4 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling &

Mentoring—Gonzales Call 381-7130 for appointment

Job Searching on the Internet

10 AM Gonzales

5 6 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

10 AM Gonzales

Library Book Clubs

12 Noon Donaldsonville

6:30 PM Dutchtown, Gonzales & Galvez Registration required

7 8

9 10 LSBDC Free

Small Business

Consulting—

Galvez Call 922-0998 for

appointment

11 Internet Basics

6 PM Gonzales

12 SCORE Free Small Business

Counseling & Mentoring—

Dutchtown Call 381-7130 for appointment

LSBDC Free Small Business

Consulting—

Donaldsonville Call 922-0998 for appointment

13 14 15

16 17 18 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling &

Mentoring—Gonzales Call 381-7130 for appointment

Introduction to Microsoft Word

10 AM Gonzales

Starting and Financing a Small Business

6:30 PM Dutchtown Registration required

19 SCORE Free Small Business

Counseling & Mentoring—

Dutchtown Call 381-7130 for appointment

20 Introduction to Microsoft Excel

10 AM Gonzales

An Evening with Artist Ruth Williams

6 PM Donaldsonville Registration required

Introduction to Windows 7

6 PM Gonzales

Creole Trombone: Kid Ory

and the Early Years of Jazz

6:30 PM Gonzales Registration required

21 22

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24 Introduction to

Microsoft

Publisher

6 PM Gonzales

25 A Reading & Talk by

Louisiana Poet Laureate Julie Kane

6 PM Gonzales Registration required

26 27 Fly Tying with Darryl Crawford

6 PM Dutchtown Registration required

28 A Guide to

Writing

Resumes

10 AM

Donaldsonville

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Donaldsonville … 473-8052

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Dutchtown … 673-8699

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meets the eye. Her attacks on the agency

conceal a larger threat, a threat that could

send shockwaves through the U. S.

government and around the world.

ADULT NON-FICTION

FDR and the Jews

973.917 BRE Richard Breitman and

Allan J. Lichtman

Nearly seventy-five years after World War

II, a contentious debate lingers over

whether Franklin Delano Roosevelt turned

his back on the Jews of

Hitler’s Europe.

Defenders claim that FDR

saved millions of potential

victims by defeating Nazi

Germany. Others revile

him as morally indifferent

and indict him for keeping

America’s gates closed to

Jewish refugees and failing to bomb

Auschwitz’s gas chambers. In an extensive

examination of this impassioned debate,

Richard Breitman and Allan J. Lichtman

find that the president was neither savior

nor bystander. In FDR and the Jews, they

draw upon many new primary sources to

offer an intriguing portrait of a

consummate politician, compassionate but

also pragmatic, struggling with opposing

priorities under perilous conditions.

YOUNG ADULT FICTION

The Elite

YA CAS Kiera Cass

In America Singer’s world, a bride is

chosen for a prince

through an elaborate

televised competition. In

the second book of The

Selection series, America

is one of only six girls left

in the running. But is it

Prince Maxon, and life as

a queen, she wants? Or is

it Aspen, her first love? The Elite delivers

the adventure, glamour, political intrigue,

and romance readers of The Selection

expect, and continues the love triangle that

captivated them.

From The Bookshelves

ADULT FICTION

The Hit

BAL David Baldacci

Will Robie is a master at killing. A highly

skilled assassin, Robie is the man the U.S.

government calls on to eliminate the worst

of the worst enemies of the state, monsters

committed to harming

untold numbers of

innocent victims. No one

else can match Robie’s

talents as a hit man. No

one, except Jessica Reel.

A fellow assassin,

equally professional and

dangerous and every bit

as lethal as Robie. And

now, she’s gone rogue, turning her gun

sights on other members of their agency.

To stop one of their own, the government

looks again to Will Robie. His mission:

bring in Reel, dead or alive. Only a killer

can catch another killer, they tell him. But

as Robie pursues Reel, he quickly finds

that there is more to her betrayal than

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