june/july iberia parish library newsletter

June/July 2012 www.iberia.lib.la.us

May 29 Al Simmons

11:00 a.m. @ St. Peter Library

3:00 p.m. @ Parkview Library

June 2 Lydia Drop-In Craft

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. @ Lydia Library

June 7 The Story Ship

10:00 a.m. @ St. Peter Library 2:00 p.m. @ Parkview Library

June 19 Coteau Drop-In Craft

2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. @ Coteau Library

June 21 Roger Day

10:00 a.m. @ Parkview Library

6:30 p.m. @ Main Library

June 21 Main Street Book Club


June 28 The Noise Guy

10:00 a.m. @ Lydia Library 2:00 p.m. @ Coteau Library

July 4 Iberia Parish Libraries Closed for

Memorial Day

July 10 Angela the Yarnspinner

10:00 a.m. @ Jeanerette Library

7:00 p.m. @ St. Edwards Church

Children’s 2012 Summer Reading Program

Children ages six and younger may have books read to them by parents,

siblings, babysitters, etc. for a total of two hours a week.

Readers ages seven and older must read for a total of two hours a week.

Prizes include: books, stuffed animals, toys, and more!

There will be an end of the summer ice cream party for all who complete. It’s fun, it’s

easy, and you can do it all at your Iberia Parish Library! For more information and a list of rules, please stop by any branch of the library. A special thanks to our sponsors

for helping with this summer of reading: Walmart, Build-a-Bear Workshop, and

the Friends of the Library.

2012 Teen Summer Reading Program

Teens are required to read a total of five hours a week

to be eligible for a prize.

Prizes include: Coupons for Baskin Robbins, Sonic Drive-in, or the Snowball

Factory, king-sized candy bars, or extra chances to win the Grand Prizes.

Teens may also attend the end of the summer ice cream party if they complete at least once. A special thanks to our sponsors for helping with this summer of reading:

The Friends of the Library, Baskin-Robbins, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, Sonic Drive-in, The Snowball Factory and Gulotta’s.

2012 Adult Summer Reading Program

Adults are asked to fill in a review of the

books that they read this summer. Rate

them using stars, 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest!

Prizes include: Each week the reviews will be

entered into a drawing for a reader’s goody bag. The

end of the summer will include an entry for dinner and a movie for two!

All Programs

Begin May

29th.

All Programs

Begin May

29th.

July 16 Mike Anderson

2:00 p.m. @ Loreauville Library

July 17 Mike Anderson

10:00 a.m. @ Lydia Library

2:00 p.m. @ Parkview Library 6:30 p.m. @ Main Library

July 17 Coteau Drop-in Craft

2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. @ Coteau Library

July 18 Jeanerette Book Club

6:00 p.m. @ Jeanerette Library

July 19 Main Street Book Club


June/July 2012 Pa

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Tuesday, May 29 11:00 a.m. St. Peter Library

Tuesday, May 29 3:00 p.m. Parkview Library

You won’t want to miss this performance! Join us as

Al Simmons takes the stage in his action packed, kid friendly

performance at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Peter Library. Be ready to laugh at

his crazy charm and wacky sense of humor as you enjoy this one-man

show! A second performance will be at 3:00 p.m. at the Parkview Library.

Due to Main Library renovations, there will be no Kickoff Carnival. This

event is FREE and is sponsored by:

A grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of

Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts

Council as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts

and the generous support of Iberia Parish Library and Friends of the Library.

Thursday, June 7 10:00 a.m. St. Peter Library

Thursday, June 7 2:00 p.m. Parkview Library

Let Sean Driscoll take you on a magical ride through his original story “The Circus King.” Sean tells this story like no other with puppets, magic

tricks, comedy, and plenty of audience participation. Make sure to make it to one of his two performances on Thursday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. and

2:00 p.m. This event is FREE and is sponsored by:

A grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation

and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts and the generous support of Iberia Parish Library and Friends of the Library.

June/July 2012

Main Library 445 E. Main Street, New Iberia

Front Desk: 364-7024

Children’s: 364-7134

Fax Number: 364-7042 Email: [email protected]

Hours: Closed for renovations.

Coteau Library 6308 Coteau Road, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7430

Email: [email protected]

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Jeanerette Library 411 Kentucky Street, Jeanerette

Phone: 276-4014

Fax: 276-9595


Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Loreauville Library 510 N. Main Street, Loreauville

Phone: 229-6348 Email: [email protected]

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. &

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lydia Library 4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7808



Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Parkview Library 500 Grand Pré Blvd., New Iberia

Phone: 364-7480

Fax: 364-7714


Hours: Mon., Tue, & Fri.,9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wed., Thur., 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sun. 1:30-5:30 p.m. (*Alternating weekends*)

St. Peter Street Library 1111 W. St. Peter Street, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7670

Fax: 364-7261


Hours: Mon. - Tue. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wed. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sun. 1:30-5:30 p.m. (*Alternating weekends*)

Delcambre Library 206 W. Main Street, Delcambre

Phone: 685-2388


Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 21 10:00 a.m. Parkview Library

Thursday, June 21 6:30 p.m. Main Library

On Thursday, June 21, let Roger Day empower you to sing, dance, and rock out with him at his performances at the Iberia Parish Library. He is

guaranteed to make curly fries of all couch potatoes in the audience. With his strong devotion for children and music, you won’t want to miss this

high-energy performance. This event is FREE and is sponsored by:



Thursday, June 28 10:00 a.m. Lydia Library

Thursday, June 28 2:00 p.m. Coteau Library

What growls like a tiger, chirps like a cricket and flushes like a toilet? It’s The Noiseguy!! Believe it or not, the library is bringing noise to you this

summer with the hilarious sounds from Charlie Williams, a kid’s comedian and sound impressionist. His laugh-out-loud funny performance will have everyone giggling including parents!

This event is FREE and is sponsored by:



June/July 2012

At the end of May 27, 2012 from The New York Times.

Print & eBook Fiction 1. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James.

2. Fifty Shades of Darker by E. L. James.

3. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James.

4. 11th Hour by James Patterson and

Maxine Paetro. 5. The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts.

Print & eBook Non-Fiction 1. The Passage of Power by Robert Caro.

2. In The Garden of Beasts by

Erick Larson.

3. Most Talkative by Andy Cohen.

4. Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna

Quindlen. 5. Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo

with Lynn Vincent.

Hardcover Fiction 1. 11th Hour by James Patterson and

Maxine Paetro. 2. Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris.

3. Bring Up The Bodies by Hilary Mantel.

4. The Road To Grace by

Richard Paul Evans.

5. In One Person by

John Irving.

Hardcover Non-Fiction 1. The Passage of Power by Robert Caro.

2. Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by

Anna Quindlen. 3. Screwed by Dick Morris and

Eileen McGann 4. Most Talkative by Andy Cohen.

5. Prague Winter by Madeline Albright

with Bill Woodward.

Children’s Series 1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

2. Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan.

3. The Moral Instruments by

Cassandra Clare.

4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

5. Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce.

Tuesday, July 10 10:00 a.m. Jeanerette Library

Tuesday, July 10 7:00 p.m. St. Edwards Church

Angela the Yarnspinner is back with her culturally diverse stories and her unique twists that will keep everyone at the edge of their seats! Her kid

friendly tales will keep your child’s attention while giving them confidence, self-esteem, and knowledge about different cultural

backgrounds. Before you know it, you’ll be spun up into her story.

This event is FREE and is sponsored by:

A grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and

Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts and the generous support of Iberia Parish Library and Friends of the Library.

Monday, July 16 2:00 p.m. Loreauville Library

Tuesday, July 17 10:00 a.m. Lydia Library

Tuesday, July 17 2:00 p.m. Parkview Library

Tuesday, July 17 6:30 p.m. Main Library

Mike Anderson is no stranger to the Iberia Parish Library and has been coming consecutively for over 25 years! He will be our last performer for

the summer, so make sure to not miss his performance. His combination of music, storytelling, and humor makes Mike incomparable. His shows

engage the whole family. This event is FREE and is sponsored by:

A grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts and

the generous support of Iberia Parish Library and Friends of the Library.

Main Library Elementary Grades

10:00 a.m. on Mondays Preschool

10:00 a.m. on Thursdays Call 364.7134 for more information.

Parkview Library 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays

500 Grand Pré Boulevard, New Iberia

Call 364-7480 for more information.

St. Peter Library 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays

1111 W. St. Peter Street, New Iberia


Jeanerette Library 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays 411 Kentucky Street, Jeanerette


Lydia Library 10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays

4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia


Loreauville Library 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays

510 N. Main, Loreauville


Coteau Library 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays

6308 Coteau Road, New Iberia


June/July 2012

Don’t forget to check out www.iberia.lib.la.us to

discover fun databases, free

eBooks, library locations and hours, and much,

much more!

June-July / Select Thursdays 3:00 p.m. Parkview Library

Starting in June, make sure not to miss movie afternoons at the Parkview Library. This is a perfect time to kick back and escape from

the summer heat and relax. It’s FREE and is fun for the whole family! The following times and dates are listed below.

Thursday, June 14 @ 2:00 p.m. -Hugo

Thursday, June 21 @ 2:00 p.m.-The Adventures of Tin Tin

Thursday, July 5 @ 2:00 p.m.-Rango

Thursday, July 12 @ 2:00 p.m.-The Muppets

Thursday, July 26 @ 2:00 p.m.-Zookeeper

This event is sponsored by the

Friends of the Library and your

Iberia Parish Library.

Saturday, June 2 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lydia Library

In the month of June, Lydia has something special for you to make

for Dad before Father’s Day. Make sure to drop in on Saturday, June 2

between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to make a Father’s Day crown, made to

fit any king! For more information, please call the Lydia Library at

364.7808.

This event is FREE and sponsored

by the Friends of the Library &

Iberia Parish Library.

June/July 2012

June 4 – Monster Bookmark

June 11 – Alien Magnet

June 18 – Decorative Hot Air Balloon

June 25 – July 4th Lantern

July 2 – No Craft this week

July 9 – Flying Rocket

July 16 – Owl Tubey

July 23 – Alien Spacecraft

It’s Monday, Funday, Craftday at your Iberia Parish Library. These fun filled craft

stations will be available at all branches of the Iberia Parish Library. Make a flying paper

rocket, a cardboard owl and more!

No registration is required, but the materials will be on a first-come-first-served basis to

ages 3 and older. Parental assistance is required for ages 6 and under. Most projects can

be finished in under 15 minutes.

Monday, Funday, Craftday will be available starting on June 4th at the following times:

Main Library

9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Coteau Library

1:30-5:30 p.m.

Jeanerette Library

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Loreauville Library

1:30-5:30 p.m.

Lydia Library

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Parkview Library

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

St. Peter Library

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sponsors include New Iberia Optimist Club, Teche Federal Bank, Cox Communications, and the

Friends of the Library.

Tuesday, June 19 2:30 p.m. –5:30 p.m. Coteau Library

It’s time to get comfy with your Coteau Library on Tuesday, June 19. Make sure to drop in to the library to make a fun and squishy napping pillow craft.

All ages welcome, however younger children may require more parental assistance.

Call Mrs. Jean at the Coteau Library to let her know you’re coming at 364.7430,

supplies are limited.

Tues. June 12 - Fri. June 15 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. St. Peter Library

Show your dad how much you care with this special craft time at the St. Peter Library. All

ages are welcome, however younger children may require more parental assistance. Call

Mrs. Nancy at the St. Peter Street Library to let her know you’re coming at 364.7670,

supplies are limited.

June/July 2012

All Iberia Parish Libraries will be closed on

Wednesday, July 4 to observe Independence Day.

June & July

For the month of June, the Main Street Book Club will be reading The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz on

Thursday, June 21


For the Month of July, the Jeanerette Book Club will be

reading and watching The Help by Kathryn Stockett on

Wednesday, July 18

6:00 p.m. @ Jeanerette Library

For the month of July, the Main Street Book Club will

be reading The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien on

Thursday, July 19


Tuesday, July 17 2:30 p.m. –5:30 p.m.

Coteau Library

Make sure to save your money in style this summer with a funky wallet, that you can only make at

your library. On Tuesday, July 17, make sure to drop into the Coteau Library from 2:30-5:30 p.m.

to make your very own crafty wallet! All ages may attend, however younger children may require

more assistance. Call 364.7430 for more information.

Once the Main Library is re-opened from the renovations sometime in JUNE, the Iberia Parish

Library branch times will resume normal hours.

Main Library, St. Peter Library and Parkview Library’s hours once Main is re-opened:

Main Library

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sun. 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Parkview Library

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

St. Peter Street Library


Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Crafts Lectures

Book Club StorytimeS

445 East Main Street

New Iberia, LA 70560

Artists are invited to let their creativity flow as

the Martin Collection becomes available for

inspiration. Beginning August 15, images will be available for Photosynthesis V: The Grand Finale.

Participants will then be allowed to select up to

THREE copies from the Martin Collection to

begin their artistic journey. Each artist is allowed

to submit TWO completed creations to the Main

Library between October 29 and November 2; all

submissions will be featured in the exhibit that

will open on Thursday, November 15, 2012.

Watch for future announcements and further

information in our newsletter and local papers.

This will be the FINAL PHOTOSYNTHESIS,

so please plan to participate.

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