Happy 200th Birthday, Baton Rouge!

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January 2017
Happy 200th Birthday, Baton Rouge!
European explorers Pierre LeMoyne, Sieur Town (1805) and Beauregard Town (1806). On
d’Iberville and his brother Sieur de January 17, 1817 Louisiana’s Governor
Bienville arrived at the site of what Jacques Villere signed a legislative act
we now call Baton Rouge on Mardi which incorporated Baton Rouge as a
Gras day March 17, 1699. In 1718 city.
the king of France gave Bernard We will commemorate the
Diron d’Artaguette and his family Bicentennial of Baton Rouge with
a land grant to settle the area, a full year of events, lectures,
but by 1727 the area was largely exhibits and more! Baton Rouge’s
abandoned. 200th birthday kicked off at Red
In 1763 England received Stick Revelry on New Year’s Eve.
the territory from France in the To keep the party going, we’re
Treaty of Paris and established Ft. inviting the community to join
New Richmond near the site of the us for Wear Red Day on Tuesday,
Pentagon barracks. The British held January 17. Whether you’re clothed in
the area until it was taken in 1779 by Don red from head to toe, or simply wearing
Bernardo de Galvez. The successful West a red tie, we want everyone to join the
Florida Parish revolt in 1810 cleared the way for celebration.
the territory to join the United States. On October All month long, the community can enjoy a
27, 1810, the Republic of West Florida was annexed by photographic retrospective at the Old Governor’s
proclamation of U.S. President James Madison and Mansion. Then join East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Baton Rouge territory was officially incorporated into Archivist Melissa Eastin for a look at some of the
Louisiana on April 14, 1812. Louisiana joined the Union upcoming events commemorating Baton Rouge’s
on April 30, 1812. Bicentennial at the Capital Park Museum Lunchtime
Baton Rouge became established as a growing Lagniappe at noon Wednesday, January 11. Later, come
Mississippi River Port town serving as a conduit for to the Main Library at Goodwood at 7 p.m. Wednesday,
goods to and from the interior of southwestern Louisiana. January 25, for a presentation on Old South Baton
Early neighborhoods in Baton Rouge included Spanish Rouge by local historian Petra Hendry.
Be sure to visit www.batonrouge200.com often for
the latest updates and additions. The website contains
a more detailed history of Baton Rouge, an interactive
timeline, a digital photo gallery, resources for teachers
and so much more. We also are inviting the public to
submit their own events for inclusion in the Baton Rouge
200 events listing. Simply click the BR200 Events tab on
the website to enter information about your event!
For more information about the Baton Rouge
Bicentennial and a complete schedule of events, go
online to www.batonrouge200.com. Find us on social
media at www.facebook.com/BatonRouge200 and on
Twitter @BatonRouge200.
L to R: Bicentennial committee co-chairman André Moreau,
Mayor-President Kip Holden, Paul Arrigo with Visit Baton
Rouge and Assistant Library Director Mary Stein pose with
the Red Stick mascot at the Bicentennial press conference.
Inside: Master Gardeners ∙ TalkingTech ∙ The Artist's Way ∙ and more!
River Center Branch January Thaw:
Temporary Location Community Listening Post at Main Library
During construction, the River The past summer was challenging
Center Branch Library’s resources, for our community. To help ease
programs and services are being tensions and promote understanding,
offered at the temporary location, the Interfaith Federation of Greater
the Kress Building at 447 Third St. Baton Rouge will host a Listening Post at the Main Library at Goodwood 3 p.m.
downtown. This interim Library Wednesdays, January 11, 18 and 25. Adults are invited out to the Library for a
focuses on meeting the reading, one-hour respite to cultivate peace and calm. Members of the community are
research and technological needs welcome to calmly express themselves in a controlled setting. A quote, selection of
of the community, offering public music or artwork will be used for centering the conversation. While it is optional,
computers, WiFi, printing and a attendees are invited to stick around afterwards for a relaxing walk around the
popular browsing collection. It Library. The Interfaith Federation of Greater Baton Rouge has various other
also offers the public a carefully programs and events happening around the community throughout January. For
selected collection of new books, a complete schedule, visit http://www.ifedgbr.com/.
audiobooks, music, DVDs, Blu-
rays, magazines and newspapers Your East Baton Rouge Parish Library Receives
for all ages and interests. Visit the
Journal’s Star Award
Library’s website at www.ebrpl.
com for construction updates. For the fifth consecutive year, the East Baton
Rouge Parish Library System has been presented
The Library Road
with the Library Journal’s America’s Star Libraries
Show is on Metro 21! Award! Once again, the East Baton Rouge Parish
Library was the only Louisiana library system to be selected for this honor. The
The Library Road Show is a
Library Journal Index rates U.S. public libraries based on selected per capita output
30-minute, once-a-month television
measures. The 2016 Library Journal Index derives from data recently released by
show that features news, events,
the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for FY14. In 2016, 7,349 U.S.
services and programs available
public libraries qualified to be rated in the Library Journal Index of Public Library
through the East Baton Rouge
Service.
Parish Library. Watch this program
on TV Cox Cable Channel 21 The LSU Disaster Resilience and Recovery
(Metro 21) every Tuesday at
Project is Seeking Volunteers
8:30 p.m., Saturday at 8 a.m.
and Sunday at 8 a.m. to find out The Louisiana State University (LSU) Disaster Resilience and Recovery Project
what’s going on at your East Baton is doing a study on the Great Flood of 2016, and is seeking volunteers to assist. The
Rouge Parish Library! Missed an Project is being conducted by Dr. Katie Cherry, Dr. Matt
episode? Just visit our YouTube Calamia and Dr. Emily Elliott of the LSU Department
page at www.youtube.com/ user/ of Psychology. With a goal to understand how disaster
EBRPLibraryTV to check out the stress impacts one’s health and daily life, the Project will
archives and catch up on the latest consist of interviewing adults ages 18 and older who
show. live in East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension
parishes and were exposed to the Great Flood of 2016.
The research team also would like to hear from the
special subset group of those who relocated to the area
ATTENTION FLOOD
after experiencing loss during Hurricanes Katrina and Scan this QR code with
VICTIMS:
your phone to take the
Rita. To get involved, send an email to LSUFloodstudy@
brief survey.
The Flood Response gmail.com.
Town Hall
Red Stick Farmers Market at the Library
meeting is available on the
Library’s YouTube Channel. The Red Stick Farmers Market will host a seasonal mobile
Check it out at market at the Main Library at Goodwood at 8 a.m. – noon Tuesdays,
http://www.youtube.com/ January 17, 24 and 31. Red Stick Farmers is an open air, producer-
EBRPLibraryTV only market, which ensures that all produce sold at the Market is
grown locally by each farmer. With more than 50 member farmers,
it offers a variety of locally grown products, including fresh fruits,
All programs are free and open to the public. local plants, herbs and vegetables, plus meats, seafood, artisan
Registration for all programs is encouraged. To
breads, homemade pies, honey, milk and cheese and specialty food items. Cash,
register, call the Library branch directly. For
credit, debit and Louisiana Purchase EBT/SNAP benefits cards all are accepted
more information, visit www.ebrpl.com.
* Registration required. for payment at every location of the Red Stick Farmers Market.
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FAFSA Completion
Workshop
The Louisiana Office of Student
Financial Assistance (LOSFA)
is hosting a free event at the
Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 4:30
p.m. Monday, January 30, to help
teens and their parents/guardians
fill out the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
form. Students and parents will be
able to use the Library’s laptops
Rob Shortess with Express Courier to complete the FAFSA form
Service loads up items for the Greater under the guidance of a LOSFA
Baton Rouge Food Bank. Generous
representative. Parents should
Library patrons brought thousands of
bring in tax or asset information.
pounds of non-perishable food to the
If the student is a 2017 graduate,
Library throughout December as part
the FAFSA form will be completed
of the Food for Fines holiday incentive
based on 2015 tax information.
program.
All high school seniors with their
sights on four year universities or
Save the Date: a community/technical college
should complete the FAFSA so that
One Book One Community Kickoff Party
their school can determine what
Mark your calendar now! Everyone in the whole types and how much financial aid
family is invited to join us for the spring One Book they are eligible to receive.
One Community (OBOC) party in February to
celebrate this year’s selection, Life on the Mississippi
by Mark Twain. You won’t want to miss this
FREE family friendly event that’ll formally kick
off the spring reading program on February 11,
at the Main Library at Goodwood. Half historical
account, half memoir, the book begins with the
background of the river, including Twain’s own
personal experience with it and how it shaped him
growing up in 19th Century Missouri. Kickoff party
events will include music, food (delicious catfish
and Mississippi mud dessert), games for children,
a Mark Twain impersonator and more. In addition,
events will be planned throughout the spring
through May with book clubs, community groups
and more related to the book and its author. For more information about the
OBOC reading program, this year’s book or programs and a forthcoming info
guide, keep an eye out for updates at www.ebrpl.com.
The Greenwell Springs Road
*Meet the Tutors! Regional Branch remains
closed at this time.
Adults and students that are looking for
Look for the bookmobile
tutors this school year are invited to the Jones
from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Creek Regional Branch at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Mondays, Wednesdays &
January 14, to meet local tutors specializing in
Thursdays.
various academic subjects. If you are a tutor
Check the Library’s website
and would like to participate, please call Branch
at www.ebrpl.com or
Manager Yvonne Hull at [phone]. Light
pick up a copy of
refreshments will be served.
The Source monthly
newsletter for updates
on its re-opening.
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Mark Your Calendar Now
for 1 Million Cups at the Library!
My Brother’s Keeper
1 Million Cups Baton Rouge is a FREE, monthly
Call for Volunteers gathering that helps to build startup communities
on a grassroots level, with a mission to ignite the
Baton Rouge is a My Brother’s
entrepreneurship community in Baton Rouge. Each month,
Keeper (MBK) community! Mayor-
two entrepreneurs are selected to make a brief pitch about
President Melvin “Kip” Holden
their startup companies. Adults are invited to the Main
accepted President Barack Obama’s
Library at Goodwood at 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, to join, ask questions
My Brother’s Keeper Community
and learn more about the entrepreneurial process. For more information
challenge to improve life outcomes
about 1 Million Cups Baton Rouge, visit http://www.1millioncups.com/
of boys and men of color in Baton
batonrouge.
Rouge. Driven by the principles
of collective impact, My Brother’s
Keeper-Baton Rouge (MBK-BR) is
committed to addressing two of the
six MBK milestones: 1) Ensuring
all children start school socially,
emotionally, cognitively and
physically ready; and 2) Ensuring
all children read on level by 3rd
grade.
To this end, the MBK-BR Reads
Program is seeking volunteers to
work as reading buddies in local
schools to assist the Program in
its effort to focus on advocacy and
ensuring all children can read on
grade level by the time they are
third graders.
To volunteer or find out more
about the program, send an email
to [email protected], visit the
website at www.mbkbr.com, or find
MBK-BR on social media at www.
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facebook.com/mbkbatonrouge,
www.twitter.com/mbkbatonrouge
and www.instagram.com/mbkbr. SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 19
2 P.M.
FOR TICKETS: MANSHIPTHEATRE.ORG [phone]
LIBRARY HOLIDAY
Supported by a grant from the
CLOSURE Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office
of Cultural Development, Department
of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in
All locations of the cooperation with the Louisiana State
Arts Council. Funding has also been
East Baton
provided by the National Endowment
Rouge Parish Library for the Arts, Art Works.
will be closed
Sunday, January 1,
in observance of
New Year’s Day.
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New Resources & Services
Rock Out and Get Your Game On Your Digital Library
with These Resources! is Growing!
If you’re a music fan who loves concerts, you’ll really enjoy the new Qello It’s a new year, and we’ve
Concerts resource. Spanning over 30 genres, from classical to rock, reggae to got more resources in the Digital
country, Qello Concerts is the only place to watch over 1,500 of the most amazing Library for you! Here’s what’s new:
live moments in music! It’s the world’s largest collection of full-length concerts
• Gale Science: Interactive
and music documentaries streamed on-demand to just about any digital device.
Zoom in. Out. Rotate 360
All of the concerts are direct from the artist’s production company and studios,
degrees. Imagine what it’s like
so there won’t be any bootlegged or amateur content. Access Qello Concerts from
to face complex science concepts
the Digital Library for FREE at anytime and anywhere—even on your big screen
with more knowledge and less
at home because it’s compatible with Apple® TV, Roku®, Chromecast, Amazon
fear. Gale Interactive: Science does
Fire TV, Sony and more. It’s like a never-ending concert ticket!
that by giving middle and high
Gamers listen up! You’ll want to check out the awesome OnePlay gaming
school students the power to see
service which enables you to download and play unlimited Android™ -app games
science beyond static text through
and PC-app games for FREE! Choose from more than 1,500 PC-app games and
3D models in over 150 interactive
500 Android™ -app games, with new ones added weekly. With this cool resource
sessions and 60 models to print
you’ll enjoy no holds and no waiting because the games are always available. Get
with a 3D printer. Learners are
your game on at anytime, anywhere. OnePlay also offers you access to a selection
inspired to achieve the ultimate
of virtual reality games. All you need is your Library card to get started with
outcome: discovery.
these totally FREE resources. What are you waiting for? Go online now to www.
ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary and be amazed!
• Mergent Intellect
With this new resource, you’ll
It’s Time for TalkingTech! get access to United States and
worldwide business information
TalkingTech is an interactive telephone
including executive contacts,
messaging system which will make phone calls to
enhanced residential phone
alert patrons when items they’ve placed on hold
records, job search tools, Dun &
are ready to be picked up, or when borrowed
Bradstreet key business ratios,
items have become overdue. The East Baton
various demographics, customized
Rouge Parish Library will initiate this service in
reports and more!
January. Calls will only go to patrons who do not
already have email addresses on file.
• New test prep titles in Gale
Thousands of Library card holders already rely on email to receive their
Virtual Reference Library
reserve book pickup notices and overdue alerts quickly–and email is the absolute
Access to HiSet, SAT, GRE, GMAT,
BEST way for the Library to keep you up-to-date on your account. But for those
SAT, Nursing and Civil Service
patrons who do not have an email address on file with the Library, the Talking
exam prep. These titles are always
Tech interactive phone call system will result in faster notifications, since we will
available.
no longer have to print, fold, stuff mail and deliver thousands of notices each
month. With TalkingTech, we now can offer a faster, more efficient notification.
SAVE THE DATE
The benefits of this service mean faster notification of reserved items
and quicker getting your hands on that new best-seller! Faster overdue alerts Super Tax Day
mean quicker item renewal and reduced late fines. Your Library also benefits. Saturday, February 4
TalkingTech reduces time and money to produce and mail out notices. Even Volunteer Income Tax
more important, it reduces the time that items spend waiting on reserved book Assistance (VITA) and the
shelves, thus accelerating circulation. TalkingTech phone calls will be made American Association of
between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday, and from noon to 8 Retired Persons (AARP) will
p.m. on Sunday. TalkingTech also will allow interactivity for patrons calling in join with other community
to the Library after hours. In addition to normal messages related to locations helpers for a day of tax
and hours, TalkingTech will give callers options to hear about their account assistance.
information and follow prompts to renew their items.
Want to avoid phone calls altogether? Simply make sure that we have your
All programs are free and open to the public.
email! If you would like to add an email address to your Library account, call Registration for all programs is encouraged. To
the Circulation Department at [phone], or send an email to circulation@ register, call the Library branch directly. For
ebrpl.com. more information, visit www.ebrpl.com.
* Registration required.
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Career Path
*The Artist’s Way Free 13-Week
*Salary
Workshop
Negotiation 101
Are you stuck in your career, overwhelmed by life’s many
Do you think you deserve choices, or searching for a creative outlet? If you need to find
more money? Are your colleagues focus, rediscover your creativity and become your authentic self, join us for this
earning more than you? If you said free 13-week workshop at the Main Library at Goodwood starting Thursday,
yes to either of these questions, January 26! Both artistic and non-artistic types alike will benefit from this hands-
you’ll want to attend the free Salary on program that will closely follow the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Negotiation 101 class for adults and incorporate creating a work of art to accompany the curriculum. Don’t
in the Career Center at the Main worry; no artistic experience is required to finish the project! Workshop members
Library at Goodwood at 11:30 a.m. will meet every Thursday at 6 p.m. for about two hours for 13 consecutive weeks.
Wednesday, January 18. Attendees Registration is required. To register, visit the Career Center website at http://
will learn the rules that govern www.careercenterbr.com/events/. For more information, call [phone].
salary negotiations, techniques to
*Five-Part Career Development Series
conquer them and how to ask for
more money and other benefits. Have you resolved to revamp your career in the New Year? Your Library
Registration is required. To register, can help with that! Adults and 20-somethings ages 18-30ish are invited to the
visit the Career Center website at Delmont Gardens Branch at 10 a.m. Saturdays, January 21 and 28, to participate in
http://www.careercenterbr.com/ career development programs led by Evelyn Gibson and Amber Slater, directors
events/. For more information, call of the local nonprofit organization Guided by Grace. The series will cover topics
[phone]. including building self-esteem, enhancing computer skills, resumé building,
mock interviews and more!
*Write the Resumé
That Will Get the Job!
Adults, All Ages
Lynnette Lee of the East Baton
Rouge Parish Library Career
Telescope Training Class
Center will lead a workshop for
adults and 20-somethings ages 18- Adults can come to the Main Library at Goodwood at 8 p.m. Thursday,
30ish on writing a great resumé! January 5, for a brief presentation on how to use and care for the Library’s
Come to the Main Library at Dobsonian telescope. This telescope also is available to borrow. All that’s required
Goodwood at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, is attendance at the training class and your Library card.
January 21, to find out how to
Play Bingo at the Library!
structure your resumé so that it
showcases your most valuable This game never gets old, so grab your friends and family and join us each
skills. Learn formatting techniques month for a roaring game of bingo at the Library! Win prizes and enjoy snacks
that will make your resumé look while you play! *Registration is required for some. Bingo game dates, times and
clean and professional. You’ll learn locations are listed below.
about the most common red flags •4 p.m. Wednesdays, January 11 •10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 18,
employers look for on resumés and & 25, Scotlandville Branch Delmont Gardens Branch
how to avoid them. Registration is •10 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, •*6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 26,
required. To register, call (225) 231- Main Library at Goodwood Jones Creek Regional Branch
3733 or visit www.careercenterbr. Adult Coloring Sessions at the Library
com/events.
Need to decompress from a long day at the office? Maybe you’re just looking
SAVE THE DATE for a way to get creative and relieve stress. Either way, we’re here to help! Adults
are invited to join us at the Library this month for FREE coloring sessions. We’ll
FREE Movie in the Plaza!
provide the coloring sheets and colors, but you should feel free to bring your
West Side Story
own. *Registration is required for some. Dates, times and locations are listed
7 p.m. Friday, February 3
below.
Main Library at Goodwood
Main Library at Goodwood Bluebonnet Regional Branch
• 2 p.m. Saturday, January 21 • 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 18
All programs are free and open to the public.
Registration for all programs is encouraged. To • 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 24 River Center Branch
register, call the Library branch directly. For Baker Branch • 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 9
more information, visit www.ebrpl.com.
• 1 p.m. Saturday, January 21
* Registration required.
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Adults, All Ages Just Fun
Adult Coloring: Winter Edition *Train Day
Coloring for adults is all the rage! Get in on the fun with other adults at the at the Library
Carver Branch at 3 p.m. Monday, January 2, when you participate in the first of a
We’ve planned a day of trains
four-part coloring series that’ll cover all four seasons of the year. Enjoy coloring
for the model and real railroad
a beautiful winter scene together with other members of the community. The
enthusiast! The whole family is
finished art, along with others that will be added throughout the year, will be
invited to the Jones Creek Regional
placed near the adult computer section for everyone to enjoy!
Branch from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Saturday, January 28, to enjoy
slideshow presentations, model
Business & Legal
trains and books about locomotives
on display. The National Railway
Historical Society, Louisiana
SCORE: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Operation Lifesaver, the Train
Collectors Association, the Greater
SCORE Baton Rouge will offer a free workshop, Simple Steps for Starting
Baton Rouge Model Railroaders
Your Business, at the Main Library at Goodwood at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 3.
and many more will be included in
Business mentoring also is available at the Main Library every Wednesday for
the exhibition!
those with appointments. For appointments and more information, contact the
SCORE office at (225) 215-0080. The Book Fair
Visit the SCORE website at www.
for Adults
scorebr.org, to learn more.
If you resolved to read more in the
Get Free Legal Counsel with the Ask a Lawyer
New Year, let your Library help you
Program get a jumpstart! Adults are invited
to the Delmont Gardens Branch at
Adults can come to the Library to take advantage of free and
5 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, for the
individual counseling sessions offered by the Pro Bono Project
Book Fair. Various book displays
of the Baton Rouge Bar Association. Area attorneys will be
from the Library’s collection will be
available for one-on-one, 15-minute sessions for legal advice on
readily available for you to browse,
a first-come, first-served basis at the Central Branch at 9:30-11:30
including titles from genres such as
a.m. Saturday, January 28.
urban fiction, sci-fi, non-fiction and
more! Don’t have a Library card?
If you answered no, this program
Just Fun
will be the perfect opportunity to
sign up for your FREE card and get
Robert Frost Poetry Day started with access to thousands of
FREE resources like DVDs, Blu-rays,
Notable poet and playwright Robert Frost would have celebrated his birthday
digital magazines and newspapers,
this month! To commemorate his work in prose and literature, adults are invited
online learning tools and databases,
to the River Center Branch at 5 p.m. Thursday, January 26, to hear a reading of a
music downloads and video games,
selection of his poetry. Enjoy delicious popcorn and lemonade while you listen.
books, audiobooks and so much
Lagniappe Dulcimer Society more!
Musical Performance Popcorn
Just because the holidays have passed doesn’t mean the fun is over! Everyone for Everyone!
is invited to the Zachary Branch at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 21, for a free special
Do you love popcorn as much
musical performance for all ages by members of the Lagniappe Dulcimer Society.
as we do? If you said yes to that
Tunes will include selections from early traditional American music on the
question, you’ll want to join other
dulcimer and other instruments.
tweens and teens at the River Center
Celebrate National Trivia Day! Branch at 1 p.m. Thursday, January
19, to celebrate National Popcorn
National Trivia Day is Wednesday, January 4! Tweens and teens are welcome
Day! We’ll discuss the history of
at the River Center Branch at 1 p.m. that day, to play our trivia game and test
popcorn while enjoying delicious
their knowledge of general topics. Prizes will be awarded and delicious cookies
popped kernels and lemonade.
and lemonade will be served.
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Technology The Gardening Bug
*Air Pruning Container Gardening
Local gardener Clyde Sandifer will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch
at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, to give adults tips on how to grow a high
yield, low maintenance garden in a small area. You won’t want to miss this free
gardening program!
Save the Date: The Louisiana Master Gardeners
at the Library!
The Louisiana Master Gardeners program is a service and educational activity
offered by the Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter. Representatives from
this group will be at two Library locations in February to present two-part classes
for adults on varying gardening topics. Check out the schedule below.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 2, at Jones Creek Regional Branch
Two Chances to
• It’s Your Year to Get Rosy!
See the Library’s 3D
Learn about a variety of new rose types that require minimum care and get tips
Printer in Action! on how nurture them.
Did you know that your East
• Lawn Care Essentials
Baton Rouge Parish Library has a
Create a beautiful, low maintenance lawn when you get tips on turf selection,
3D printer? It does! Did you know
mowing, watering and fertilization, plus disease and pest control.
that you can submit print jobs? You
can! Adults and teens can come to
6-8 p.m. Thursday, February 16, at Fairwood Branch
the Main Library at Goodwood at
2 p.m. Saturday, January 14, and • Growing Spring Vegetables
Wednesday, January 18, to see Gardeners of any skill level will benefit from this step-by-step review of the
the 3D printer demonstration. We gardening activities and strategies that are recommended for planning, preparing
also will discuss what 3D printing and planting spring vegetables in our area.
is and how you can print out a
• Azaleas: The Queen of the Southern Landscape
design from Thingiverse or create
Learn about several varieties of azaleas that are now available including re-
something yourself!
blooming and dwarf cultivars, as well as those that tolerate more or less sunlight.
Do-It-Yourself Virtual Azalea selection, care, pruning and culture also will be discussed.
Reality Headset
Workshop
Need eBooks
Virtual reality headsets are for your next
more accessible than you think! road trip?
These days, virtual reality
headsets come in a lot of different Try Overdrive for
shapes and styles, from full downloadable books,
coverage plastic and metal sets, music and videos.
to super-simple cardboard pieces.
Check out One Click Digital
These headsets are becoming
for awesome audiobooks.
more common and as such, many
different apps and videos are Try Comics Plus, too!
being developed for virtual reality.
Adults, 20-somethings ages 18- Visit the Digital Library at
30ish and teens are invited to the www.ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary
Main Library at Goodwood at 2 to get started.
p.m. Saturday, January 28, to create
All you need is your Library
their own virtual reality headset
card!
from scratch using cardboard!
All tools will be provided for use
during the program.
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Health & Fitness
*Mommy & Me Infant Yoga Class
Certified yoga and fitness instructor Audrey Kafkallides will be at the
Bluebonnet Regional Branch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, to teach a yoga
class for infants ages 3-17 months along with their mom, dad and / or caregiver!
Be sure to bring a yoga mat or large beach towel. Registration is required.
Socacize Class for Adults
Are you ready to sweat? If you answered yes to that question, you’ll want to
join other adults at the Delmont Gardens Branch at 6:30 p.m. every Monday in
January, for a free Socacize fitness class! This exercise program is a creative blend
of Caribbean and African dance movements set to calypso, soca, chutney, zouk,
reggae, salsa, dancehall and drum music. Certified instructor Chontel J. Parker
will be at the Library to guide adults through an exhilarating routine for a total
Alzheimer’s
body workout.
Caregivers Support
*Your Pace or Mine Walking Club
Group Meeting
The Jones Creek Regional Branch adult walking club will meet at the Library
Dianne Miller will be at the
at 6 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in January to walk mapped
Jones Creek Regional Branch
routes surrounding the branch. In the event of evening showers, we’ll walk
at 1 p.m. Monday, January 9,
indoors. All fitness levels are welcome to join!
to lead an information-sharing
Jones Creek Pacers Aerobics Club for Adults meeting for adults held with the
caregivers of those suffering from
As an addition to the Your Pace or Mine Walking Club, the Pacers Aerobics
Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Club for adults will meet at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 9:30 a.m. every
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital
Friday in January, for a session of rhythmic dance and exercise. Join us!
Area sponsors this free and public
Join the Main Library Walking & Aerobics Club! program.
The Main Library Walking Club has expanded its schedule and now includes *Learn How to
an aerobic workout session. Adults are invited to the Main Library at Goodwood
Perform CPR &
four times per week to get moving! On outdoor walking days, we will walk
around the Library and through the nearby gardens. Every fourth Tuesday we AED Emergency
will begin by climbing stairs to the third floor before and after a brief walk. Be sure
Procedures
to wear comfortable clothes and shoes! Check out the weekly schedule below.
• 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Outdoor Walk If you would like to be prepared
in the event of a cardiac arrest
• 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Indoor Walk
crisis, this class is for you. Adults
• 12:05 – 12:45 p.m. Fridays, Aerobics & Toning are invited to the Jones Creek
Regional Branch for two chances to
learn how to respond effectively to
cardiac and breathing emergencies.
Health & Wellness
Classes will be offered at 10 a.m.
Saturday, January 14, and 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 19, 2017. This
Mindful Craft & Movement Class for Adults
class will cover instruction on how
Relax and take a break and wind down from the hustle and bustle of the recent to administer Cardiopulmonary
holiday season with a calming craft and movement class. Adults are invited to Resuscitation (CPR), and how to
the Eden Park Branch at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday in January to make a special operate an Automated External
craft that will help increase awareness, inner peace and mindfulness. After Defibrillator (AED). American Red
the craft, attendees will receive tips for stress relief and learn a variety of yoga Cross instructor Cyrile Slaughter
movements and stretches. All fitness levels are welcome at this free class. will be at the Library to share
the details about this valuable
process. Certification is optional
All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. and available for a fee. The length
To register, call the Library branch directly. of class time will vary according to
For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.
the number of participants.
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Sew Much Fun!
The Stitch Mixer Hand Quilting Basics at Baker
Knitting, crocheting and Those interested in learning how to hand quilt can join other adults at the
needlepoint, oh my! Would you Baker Branch at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, January 11 and 25, to learn the basics! Enjoy
like to learn to knit, crochet or a fun and relaxing atmosphere, work on your current project, get advice on
needlepoint? Perhaps you’d like to starting a new one, see how-to demonstrations and more. Questions and ideas
join some like-minded crafters for are welcome. Participants should bring their own supplies, including fabric,
stitching and conversation. Adults needle, thread, scissors and pins.
and teens are invited to join us at
Off the Hook Crochet Club
the Main Library at Goodwood at
7 p.m. Tuesdays, January 3 and 17, Crochet isn’t just for your grandmother! It’s a fun and relaxing way to create
for the Stitch Mixer! Get new ideas something wonderful. Adults are invited to the Eden Park Branch at 3 p.m.
and share with others. Thursday, January 12, to join the Off the
Hook Crochet Club and learn how to make
Bluebonnet
a hat, scarf, blanket and stuffed animal! No
Knitting Nook skills? Don’t worry, we’ll hook you up!
If you would like to learn how Bluebonnet
to knit, join other adults and teens
Crochet Corner
at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch
at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, January 12 Join other adults at the Bluebonnet
and 26, to learn how to knit your Regional Branch at 2:30 p.m. Thursdays,
own projects! We’ll show you how January 12 and 26, to learn how to make
to create all kinds of items, from hats, scarves, shawls, sweaters and other
dishcloths and scarves, to shawls items that make perfect holiday gifts! Whether you’re a beginner seeking to learn
and blankets! Limited supplies are the basics of crochet, or an experienced crocheter looking for a fun challenge, this
available, so please bring a pair of class is for you. Please bring a US size H, I or J (5.0, 5.5 or 6.0 mm) crochet hook.
size 8, 9, 10 or 10 ½ knitting needles Yarn will be provided but participants should feel free to bring their own.
and at least one ball of yarn. Bring
Crochet Compassion with Plastic Bags
a notepad for any note-taking you
may want to do. All skill levels and Adults are invited to learn how to turn plastic bags into plastic yarn (plarn)
left-handers are welcome! at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 10 a.m. Thursdays, January 5 and 19. Turn
plarn into a lightweight, weather resistant sleeping mat that can be used by
Crafting for a Cause
those that are in need. No crochet skills are necessary. Share your compassion by
at Pride flattening bags, cutting strips and making balls of plarn.
Adults can come to the Pride- *Knitting Fun with Birdie
Chaneyville Branch at 1 p.m. every
Knitting enthusiast and member of local stitchery group the Knit Wits, Birdie
Thursday in January, to craft items
Sandifer will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch at 2 p.m. Wednesdays,
that will assist local homelessness
January 11 and 25, to teach adults basic knitting skills. Assorted yarn and needles
and support organizations. All skill
will be provided, but participants may bring their own if they prefer.
levels are welcome. Donations of
yarn, supplies or finished items
also are appreciated.
Art & Crafts
Blooming Brooch Craft
Adults are invited to the Eden Park Branch at 4 p.m. Monday, January 9, to
create a beautiful flower brooch made from recycled paper. You’ll enjoy your
creation of lovely blooms that are pretty pinned on a lapel, the brim of a hat, or
the first sundress of the season. All materials will be provided.
Do-It-Yourself Word Rocks
All programs are free and open to the public.
Registration for all programs is encouraged. To
Rock out with a fun craft this month! Adult are welcome at the Eden Park
register, call the Library branch directly. For
Branch at anytime between 2 and 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in January,
more information, visit www.ebrpl.com.
* Registration required. to make an inspirational word rocks craft.
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