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at the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales. Join us in celebrating the 10th Anniversary of our ever popular, old fashioned community sing - a - long, Carols in the Courtyard, on Tuesday, December 10th, at 6:30 PM.

On a cool December evening, with the kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer, what could be better than singing some of your favorite Christmas songs in our beautiful courtyard?

Afterwards, when friends come to call, we’ll enjoy hot chocolate and holiday cookies along with those holiday greetings. Then stay for tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago, as we mark this special occasion with highlights from past years.

Make it the hap- happiest season of all. Bring your family and friends because, hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near, you’ll have the most wonderful time … of the year! For more information, please call 647-3955.

Colorful decorations line the streets, carefully wrapped presents sit beneath the tree, and the joyous sounds of caroling fill the air. The holiday season is upon us! And best of all that means lots of sweet, delicious treats to eat and share with family and friends.

Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville celebrates one of its favorite traditions with Cookies and Holiday Wreaths, Saturday, December 14th , at 10:30 AM.

Bring in your most scrumptious homemade seasonal goodies, enjoy a bite of everyone else’s, and exchange recipes, too.

Create a festive holiday wreath that will make the perfect complement to your holiday décor or a great gift! Be sure to register in advance to attend this fun holiday get-together by calling 473-8052, today!

COOKIE SWAP

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 Tuesday & Thursday . 8:30AM—8:00PM Saturday ....................... 8:30AM—12:30PM Dutchtown 13278 Hwy. 73 Phone: (225) 673-8699 Mon., Wed., Fri. ......... 8:30AM—5:30PM Tuesday & Thursday . 8:30AM—8:00PM Saturday ....................... 8:30AM—12:30PM

From all of us at Ascension Parish

Library

DONALDSONVILLE …. WE HONOR OUR VETERANS is a patriotic display featuring military memorabilia spanning all branches of service and many different eras. Many items are on loan by local veterans and their families.

Don’t miss this very special tribute to America’s military. This display is available for viewing now through December 20th during regular library hours.

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Attendance at library programs and events constitutes consent to be

photographed for Ascension Parish Library publicity purposes.

Discover your family history with this easy-to-search collection of genealogical and historical sources with coverage dating back to the 1700’s.

Visit our website at www.myAPL.org, click on the Research Databases button, enter your library card number, then select HeritageQuest Online.

~ ~ Thursday, December 5, 2013 ~ ~

Donaldsonville / 12 Noon London Holiday by Richard Peck

Dutchtown / 6:30 PM The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs

Gonzales / 6:30 PM About a Boy by Nick Hornby

Galvez / 6:30 PM Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont

by Elizabeth Taylor

Girl Reading c. 1879 ~Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

If you are interested in attending a book club meeting at any location, please call to see if space is available. Registration is required.

“Every book is a quotation; and every

house is a quotation out of all forests, and

mines, and stone quarries; and every man

is a quotation from all his ancestors.”

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

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GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

WITH BELLS JUBILATE,

AN ECUMENICAL BELL CHOIR SPONSORED BY

UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH.

THE PERFORMANCE WILL BE HELD AT THE

ASCENSION PARISH LIBRARY IN DUTCHTOWN

ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, AT 6 PM.

BOTH CAROLS AND SECULAR MUSIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE

PERFORMANCE, AND ATTENDANCE IS OPEN TO

ALL AGES.

THIS PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY IN DUTCHTOWN AT 673-8699.

LOOKING FOR A FRESH DECORATING IDEA FOR THE HOLIDAYS? LOOK NO FURTHER. MARY BETH LEBLANC HAS CREATED ADORABLE SANTA HAT SEAT COVERS, AND SHE WANTS TO SHARE HER IDEA WITH YOU.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE AN EXPERT WITH A SEWING MACHINE, BUT BASIC SEWING SKILLS ARE RECOMMENDED. MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THIS PROJECT, BUT PATRONS WILL NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN SEWING MACHINES TO THE LIBRARY.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROGRAM OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL ASCENSION PARISH LIBRARY IN GALVEZ AT 622-3339.

BRING YOUR OWN SEWING MACHINE Tuesday, December 3

6 PM, Galvez

“One can never have enough socks," said Dumbledore. "Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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researchers said that the results of their analysis could also be inferred to G stars like the sun.

The researchers speculated that if the Kepler spacecraft hadn’t been crippled by technical malfunctions this past spring and was able to fully continue its research mission, it would have been able to gather enough data to directly detect some Earth-size planets in the habitable zones of G-type stars. This new, more thorough analysis of Kepler data made by the researchers, shows that "nature makes about as many planets in hospitable orbits as in close-in orbits," said Howard.

If you would like to learn more about the search for life on other planets, check out these items from the library:

Adult The Living Cosmos: Our Search for Life in the Universe, by Chris Impey, 576.839 IMP

First Contact: Scientific Breakthroughs in the Hunt for Life Beyond Earth, by Marc Kaufman, 576.839 KAU

Weird Life: The Search for Life that is Very, Very Different from Our Own, by David Toomey, 571 TOO

Life on Earth -- and Beyond: An Astrobiologist's Quest, by Pamela S. Turner, 571.0919 TUR

Exploring Space: The Quest for Life, (DVD), V 576.839 EXP

Finding Life Beyond Earth, (DVD), V 576.839 FIN

Kids Are We Alone?: Scientists Search for Life in Space, by Gloria Skurzynski, X 576.839 SKU

Extraterrestrial Life, by Don Nardo, X 576.839 NAR

SETI: The Search for Alien Intelligence, by Peter Jedicke, X 576.839 JED

Study Finds Billions of Earth-like Planets

Edited from Voice of America

Astronomers from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Hawaii, Manoa say that based on new analysis of Kepler spacecraft data, one in five stars similar to our own sun are orbited by planets about the size of Earth, with a surface temperature that would be favorable to support life.

"What this means is, when you look up at the thousands of stars in the night sky, the nearest sun-like star with an Earth-size planet in its habitable zone is probably only 12 light years away and can be seen with the naked eye," said UC Berkeley graduate student Erik Petigura, who led the analysis of the Kepler data. "That is amazing,"

The researchers point out that just because an exoplanet (a planet that orbits a star in a solar system other than that of Earth) is Earth sized or is in an Earth-sized orbit does not automatically mean that it can support life, even if their orbits are within a star’s habitable zone, where temperatures are not too hot or too cold.

"Some may have thick atmospheres, making it so hot at the surface that DNA-like molecules would not survive," Marcy said. "Others may have rocky surfaces that could harbor liquid water suitable for living organisms. We don't know what range of planet types and their environments are suitable for life."

The team focused on 42,000 stars that are like the sun or slightly cooler and smaller.

Among those stars, the researchers said they found 603 candidate planets orbiting them. Of these candidate exoplanets, only 10 were Earth-sized, meaning that they were about one to two times the diameter of Earth and orbiting their star at a distance that would provide life supporting temperatures.

To find how many other Earth-sized planets residing in habitable zones they missed in their search, the researchers put planet-finding algorithms devised by Petigura through a number of tests. In these tests, Petigura actually threw in some fake planets into the actual Kepler data to find out which planets his software could detect and which it couldn't.

"What we're doing is taking a census of extrasolar planets, but we can't knock on every door. Only after injecting these fake planets and measuring how many we actually found, could we really pin down the number of real planets that we missed," Petigura said.

Taking several factors into consideration, such as these missing planets, and that only a small number of Earth-like exoplanets are situated in such a way that they can be seen

transiting in front of their host stars from Earth, the team estimated that 22 percent of all sun-like stars in the galaxy have Earth-size planets in their habitable zones. "Until now, no one knew exactly how common potentially habitable planets were around Sun-like stars in the galaxy," said Marcy.

Although they found all of the possibly habitable planets circling around cooler K stars, or Orange Dwarfs, which are somewhat smaller than our sun, the

Kepler is a space observatory launched by NASA to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars. The spacecraft, named after the Renaissance astronomer Johannes Kepler, was launched on March 7, 2009.

Illustration of planets that are habitable based on their proximity to the sun.

(Photo credit: Petigura/UC Berkeley, Howard/UH-Manoa, Marcy/UC Berkeley)

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 *

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 December 9

Galvez

Wednesday December 11

Donaldsonville

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: the first Tuesday morning and third Tuesday afternoon at the library in Gonzales and the second and third Thursday evenings at the library in Dutchtown.

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 website 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.

SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics

and confidentiality.

Thursday December 12 4 - 5 PM 5 - 6 PM 6 - 7 PM

Thursday December 19 4 - 5 PM 5 - 6 PM 6 - 7 PM

Tuesday December 3 9 – 10 AM 10 – 11 AM 11 – 12 Noon

Tuesday December 17 1 – 2 PM 2 – 3 PM 3 – 4 PM

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If you love hearing stories before bedtime, then put on your PJ’s, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for Pajama Storytime. December’s theme will be Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We’ll read great stories, sing fun songs, and you’ll get to make your very own pom-pom popper craft to take home. This program is designed for children ages 7 and younger and their families. No registration required. For more information, contact the library in Gonzales at 647-3955, Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 10 6:30 PM DONALDSONVILLE & DUTCHTOWN

THURSDAY DECEMBER 12 6:30 PM GONZALES & GALVEZ

Q: What do you get if you cross mistletoe and a duck?

A: A Christmas Quacker Q: Where does a snowman

keep his money? A: In a snow bank. Q: What did the gingerbread

man put on his bed? A: A cookie sheet.

Christmas is almost here, and at the Ascension Parish Library, we can’t wait to spread holiday cheer! Mrs. Claus and Holly the Elf will be visiting us all the way from the North Pole, so we want to make sure our tree is extra fun and festive. Stop by any location of the Ascension Parish Library from December 2 through December 23 to color an ornament to hang on our children’s tree. You’ll get a small prize as a thank you for helping to make our tree look great.

For more information on this program, please contact the library in Gonzales at 647-3955, Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

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Monday, December 2 6 PM Gonzales

Thursday, December 5 6 PM Donaldsonville

Wednesday, December 18 4:30 PM Galvez

Thursday, December 19 6 PM Dutchtown

Christmas time is finally here, and Mrs. Claus and Holly the Elf are taking time out of their very busy holiday schedules to visit us at the Ascension Parish Library! They’ll read a story, sing some Christmas carols, and help you make reindeer food to sprinkle on your lawn on Christmas Eve. You’ll also get to write a letter to Santa that Mrs. Claus will hand deliver for you. Parents, bring your cameras, because Mrs. Claus and Holly the Elf will stick around for photos after the program.

Our Fun with Mrs. Claus program will be held on Monday, December 2 in Gonzales, on Thursday, December 5 in Donaldsonville, on Wednesday, December 18 in Galvez, and on Thursday, December 19 in Dutchtown. Programs will begin at 6 PM at our Gonzales, Donaldsonville, and Dutchtown locations, and at 4:30 PM at our Galvez location.

This program is designed for children of all ages and their families. Children ages 6 and younger may need help from a parent or older sibling to write their letter to Santa. For more information about this program, contact Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

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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

12/4: Kokusaika 4 PM Gonzales 12/10: Tim Burton Movie Night 6 PM Galvez 12/12: Tim Burton Movie Night 6 PM Donaldsonville 12/17: Tim Burton Movie Night 6 PM Gonzales 12/17: Open Mic Night 6:30 PM Dutchtown 12/19: Teen Book Club 5:30 PM Galvez 12/20: Tim Burton Movie Night 4:30 PM Dutchtown

Take a break from finals week and join us for a Tim Burton Movie Night at the library!

Tim Burton is well known for his dark, gothic, macabre, and quirky take on the horror and fantasy genre. Each Ascension Parish Library branch will be showing a different film, so don’t hesitate to visit all four locations. Grab some popcorn and grab some friends and we hope to see you there!

Alice in Wonderland will be showing in Galvez on Tuesday, December 10 at 6 PM.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will be showing in Donaldsonville on Thursday, December 12 at 6 PM.

Corpse Bride will be showing in Gonzales on Tuesday, December 17 at 6 PM.

Nightmare Before Christmas will be showing in Dutchtown on Friday, December 20 at 4:30 PM.

This program is limited to teens in 6th grade and above. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339, Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

For Christmas, mom and dad bought 16 computer games to give to their 3 kids. The youngest child gets one eighth of the games, the middle child gets one fourth of the games, and the oldest child gets half of the games. How many games does each child receive, and how many games are left over for mom and dad to keep?

Look for the answer in next month’s Teen Newsletter!

answer to last month’s brain teaser: BIRTHDAY BIND Billie lives in the southern hemisphere.

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to keep up to date with teen programs going on at the

Ascension Parish Library.

Oseibo is one of Japan’s two traditional gift-giving seasons. The tradition originated with the custom of placing offerings on ancestors’ graves. Like all celebrations, it has changed over time. Oseibo gifts are now given as an expression of thanks to someone who has shown you kindness during the year. These gifts are typically sent out by the 20th of December. As each year passes, this tradition more closely resembles the western holiday of Christmas. Learn about how our cultures intertwine while crafting a Kirigami Christmas tree and playing fun games on Wednesday, December 4, at 4 PM, in Gonzales. You may find yourself asking, “Tetsudatte kuremasuka?” But our answer will always be, “Yes!”

Kokusaika is Japanese for “internationalization,” and that’s what this club is all about! If you’re interested in learning about the culture and history of Japan . . . if you like cosplay, playing Gomoku, folding origami, or discussing anime and manga, this club is for you! This program is open to all teens ages 12 through 18. For more information, please contact Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales at 647-3955.

Did you know …

Rudolph, the most famous of Santa's reindeer, came to life as part of a commercial promotion for Montgomery Ward department store. His first

appearance was in a story book, written in 1939 by ad copywriter Robert L. May, that was given to children visiting Santa in the store.

Marley was dead, to begin with. There is no doubt whatever about that … There is also no doubt that great books can have a lasting impression upon us. At Ascension Parish Library’s Teen Book Club, you can discuss your favorite books with other teens. Whether you’re reading classics like A Christmas Carol or new books like The Theory of Everything, we want to know what you think! You’re not required to read a specific title; just come and discuss the book that’s sitting on the floor by your bed. There’s a good chance that someone else in the club has read it and wants to talk about it too.

The Teen Book Club is held on the third Thursday of every month. Our next monthly meeting is on Thursday, December 19, at 5:30 PM, in Galvez. This program is open to all teens in 6th grade and above.

Registration is not required. For further information, call Ascension Parish Library in Galvez at 622-3339.

It’s time to let those jingle bells rock! Grab a friend and your guitar (or whatever) and come show us what you've got. Whether you're a comedian, a musician, or just an attention hog, the mic is yours for ten minutes! Join us at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, December 17, at Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown. Listen to others and perform all in a fun, supportive setting.

No registration is required, but time on stage is limited. Refreshments are provided. Call the library at 673-8699 for more information on this or other great teen programs.

Online resources are available in the library or from your home computer using your library card to log in. Some online resources may require your full library card number and PIN to access. 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.

Introduction to Windows 8 December 19 - 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 8, the world's most popular operating system. Recommended for beginners.

Internet Basics December 10 - 10 AM - 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 December 30 - 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 2013 December 12 - 6 PM - Donaldsonville Participants will become familiar with and practice using the basic tools of Microsoft Word 2013, 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 2013 December 19 - 10 AM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with the uses of a spreadsheet and practice using the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2013, 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 2013, December 2 - 6 PM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with and practice using the basic tools of Microsoft Publisher 2013. Learn how to easily create, customize, and publish materials such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, etc.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013, December 17 - 6 PM - 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 December 2 - 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 December 20 - 10 AM - Gonzales 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.

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ReferenceUSA ReferenceUSA’s new U.S. Jobs and Internships Module provides access to millions of jobs powered by Indeed.com. Job postings for businesses in our database link directly to the detailed business record, providing access to important company information. It’s simple and easy to use. Search jobs by:

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Resume writing

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Aptitude testing

Continuing education

Test tips for LCAT. MCAT, SAT and ACT.

December 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 Job Searching on the Internet 10 AM Gonzales Fun with Mrs. Claus 6 PM Gonzales Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013

6 PM Gonzales Decorate the Children’s

Tree begins today! Ends the 23rd.

3 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring - Gonzales Call 381-7130 for appointment Bells Jubilate 6 PM Dutchtown Registration required Santa Hat Seat Covers 6 PM Galvez Registration required

4 Kokusaika 4 PM Gonzales

5 Library Book Clubs 12 Noon Donaldsonville 6:30 PM Dutchtown, Gonzales & Galvez Fun with Mrs. Claus 6 PM Donaldsonville

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8 9 LSBDC Free Small Business Consulting - Galvez Call 922-0998 for appointment

10 Internet Basics 10 AM Gonzales Tim Burton Movie Night 6 PM Galvez Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Donaldsonville & Dutchtown Carols in the Courtyard 6:30 PM Gonzales

11 LSBDC Free Small Business Consulting - Donaldsonville Call 922-0998 for appointment

12 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring - Dutchtown Call 381-7130 for appointment Tim Burton Movie Night 6 PM Donaldsonville Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 6 PM Donaldsonville Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Gonzales & Galvez

13 Library Closed for Staff Meeting

14 Cookies & Holiday Wreaths 10:30 AM Donaldsonville Registration required

15 16 17 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring - Gonzales Call 381-7130 for appointment Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 6 PM Gonzales Tim Burton Movie Night 6 PM Gonzales Teen Open Mic 6:30 PM Dutchtown

18 Fun with Mrs. Claus 4:30 PM Galvez

19 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring - Dutchtown Call 381-7130 for appointment Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 10 AM Gonzales Teen Book Club 5:30 PM Galvez Fun with Mrs. Claus 6 PM Dutchtown Introduction to Microsoft Windows 8 6 PM Gonzales

20 Tim Burton Movie Night 4:30 PM Dutchtown A Guide to Writing Resumes 10 AM Gonzales

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29 30 Discovering Email 6 PM Gonzales

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Phone ... Gonzales … 647-3955 Donaldsonville … 473-8052 Galvez … 622-3339 Dutchtown … 673-8699

Programs in BLUE denote a TEEN program for teens in 6th grade and above.

Atención patrocinadores de habla Hispana: Si usted tiene preguntas con respecto a los programas o servicios de la biblioteca, por favor llame a la biblioteca al 647-3955.

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Voice your opinion on your favorite books by casting your vote in the Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award (LYRC) Contest. We want to know your favorites! Books nominated for this award are grouped into three reading levels; 3rd - 5th grades (15 titles), 6th - 8th grades (12 titles), and (LTRC) Teens in 9th -12th grades (10 titles) — all popular books by award winning authors. A sampling of titles are listed below. For more information, please call or visit any APL location. Voting begins November 1st and continues through January 17, 2014, at all library locations.

LYRC 3-5th Nominated List All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon Bongo Fishing by Thacher Hurd Lots and Lots of Coins by Margarette S. Reid Olivia’s Birds: Saving the Gulf by Olivia Bouler Close to Famous by Joan Bauer

LYRC 6-8th Grade Nominated List The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander Hidden by Kelly Armstrong Quarterback Season by Fred Bowen Wild Life by Cynthia DeFelice Wonderstruck: a Novel in Words and Pictures by Brian Selznick

LTRC Teen Readers’ Choice Nominated Title List Anna Dressed in Blood by Kandare Blake The Berlin Boxing Club by Robert Sharenow Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor Divergent by Veronica Roth Everybody Sees the Ants by A.S. King The Name of the Star: Shades of London Book 1 by Maureen Johnson Shine by Lauren Myracle Something Like Hope by Shawn Goodman Trapped by Michael Northrop Where Things Come Back by John Corey