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JanuaRy 2010

Start the New Year Off Right With

Live @ Chelsea’s

The January artist for Live @ Chelsea’s is local jazz pianist, Adrian Strickland. Adrian and his group will be throwing down some standards and modern sounds to create a New Year mix that’s sure to please. Don’t miss out on great jazz, great food, and a great time at Chelsea’s Café, 2857 Perkins Road, on Wednesday, January 20, at 6:30 p.m. Live@Chelsea’s is a FREE monthly jazz concert featuring local talent. Previous performances have included The Jazz Vipers, Louis Ford, John Smart, Betsy Braud, and The Baton Rouge Jazz Ensemble. Live @ Chelsea’s is sponsored by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library and Chelsea’s Café.

For more information, call (225) 231-3750.

Music for

the Movies

Some of the most memorable and popular music has come from films! Take part in enlivening and interactive discussion sessions about some of the best music the movies have ever played. Gerald Lively will lead these workshops, featuring music written for or adapted for the movies, and profiled will be some of the greatest movie music composers who ever lived. Music and film clips will be used to enhance the discussion, so each session will be a delight for your ears as well as your eyes! Topics will include the birth of sound movies, Busby Berkeley at Warner Brothers, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Hollywood Canteen, Fanny and Barbra, and Fred and Ginger. Join in on this fun and interesting workshop at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays, January 14, 21, and 28 at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch. For more information or to register, call (225) 763-2250.

Donna Rocks the Planet! WAFB-TV news anchor Donna Britt loves to travel with her husband and their two children. Britt’s family has immersed themselves in new cultures and new sights, and they’ve come home with some interesting stories to tell. Britt will share some of those entertaining travel stories at the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Wednesday, January 20, at 7:00 p.m. Britt has been with WAFB for more than 25 years. For more information, call (225) 756-1150.

FREE WiFi!

Free wireless Internet access is now available at the Main Library, Bluebonnet Regional Branch, Delmont Gardens Branch, Eden Park Branch, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch, Jones Creek Regional Branch, Pride-Chaneyville Branch and Zachary Branch. Five more branches to follow! Inside:      Meet the Authors   •   Get Crafty   •   Career and Job Search Help   •   Genealogy and more!

Authors Live @ the LibrAry

Breakneck: A Book Talk With Erica Spindler

All About Lighthouses Elva Jewel Carter, a reference librarian, will speak about her deep interest and knowledge of lighthouses at the Scotlandville Branch on Saturday, January 16, at 3:00 p.m. Carter’s collection of lighthouse memorabilia is also on display throughout the month of January at the Scotlandville Branch. For more information, call (225) 354-7550.

Excavate @ the Library! Join the Zachary Branch to investigate a potential archaeo­ logical site on library grounds! Participants will learn how to dig shovel tests from a professional archaeologist in order to discover the history of a property. The presenter of this event, Hil Dafoe, is an archaeologist with URS, an environmental and engineering firm. Adults, young adults, and children ages 8 and up are invited to join in the digging on Saturday, January 30, at 11:00 a.m. Come prepared to get dirty, and don’t forget the gloves! For more information or to register, call (225) 658-1860.   The Source, January 2010

Fans of the thriller novel will enjoy an event with author Erica Spindler! Spindler, who has written numerous books including Copycat, Last Known Victim, and more recently, Breakneck, will give a book talk at the Main Library on Saturday, January 16, at 1:00 p.m. Spindler will sign autographs after the presentation. Spindler’s work has been named on both The New York Times’ and USA Today’s bestseller lists. More information about the author can be found by visiting www.ericaspindler.com. For more information, call (225) 231-3741.

Nancy S. Brandt Romance writer Nancy S. Brandt will present a lively program on the romance novel, sustaining creative writing, and the art of getting published at the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Wednesday, January 6, at 7:00 p.m. Brandt is the author of Fabric of Faith and Attack of the Queen, which was written under her pen name, Honor Cummings. Brandt will sign books following her presentation. For more information, call (225) 756-1150.

L.A. Lewis Book-Signing L.A. Lewis, will sign the newly-released title, Dirty Little Secrets, on Saturday, January 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Scotlandville Branch. For more information, call (225) 354-7540.

The Art Of Fiber Jewelry Jane Olson-Phillips will present a talk about her book, Bead and Fiber Jewelry. Olson-Phillips will also demonstrate the art of beading on Saturday, January 23, at 1:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Main Library. Olson-Phillips will sign autographs after the presentation. For more information, call (225) 231-3741.

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B O O K C L U B S

@ YOUR LIBRARY

The Big Read: One Book/One Community The Library invites you to The Big Read: One Book/One Community Kick-Off soiree on Thursday, February 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Baton Rouge Community College’s Magnolia Performing Arts Pavilion. This year’s selection is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. There are numerous events scheduled throughout the spring, including a visit with Zelda impersonator, Debra Conner, speakeasies, dance lessons, movie screenings, discussions, and of course, jazz. The Big Read: One Book/One Community is sponsored by The Big Read, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, and The Baton Rouge Area Chamber. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.

– Book of the Month –

Baker Branch tuesday, January 5, 6:30 p.m. 

The Shack by William Young

Monday January 11, 10:30 a.m. 

Cane River by Lalita Tademy

Bluebonnet Regional Branch  Wednesday, January 20, 7 p.m. 

A Confederacy of Dunces   by John Kennedy Toole

central Branch Last thursday of the month, 11:00 a.m.

The Christie Caper by Carolyn Hart

Delmont Gardens Branch saturday, January 23, 10:30 a.m.

Cry For Help by Steve Mosby

eden Park Branch

Big Read Book Discussion The Like It... Or Not Book Club will discuss the Big Read selection, The Great Gatsby, on Saturday, January 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch. For more information, call (225) 658-1550.

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kout!

Starting next month, the East Baton Rouge Parish Library will premiere The Real Housewives of East Egg on our Web site, www.ebr.lib.la.us!

Resumé Writing Are you having trouble finding a job, or even getting an interview with the places where you apply? It could be that your resume needs some sprucing up. At a special resumé computer class held at the Carver Branch, patrons will be shown the various types of resumé set-ups: chronological, entry-level, and functional. They will be provided with samples of objective statements and other resumé basics. Don’t miss out on this important learning opportunity on Tuesday, January 26, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, call (225) 389-7450.

Close Encounters of the Career Kind Meet one-on-one with a certified career coach at the Career Center in the downtown River Center Branch. This free library service is by appointment only on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. For more information, call (225) 381-8434. East Baton Rouge Parish Library 

saturday, January 16, 10:00 a.m.

True Lies by Margaret Johnson Hodge

Greenwell springs Road   Regional Branch  “Teen Book Club”

Monday, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m.

After Tupac and D Foster   by Jacqueline Woodson “Eclectic Book Club”

thursday, January 21, 10:30 a.m.

Any book

Jones creek Regional Branch “Books Into Movies”

tuesday, January 5, 7:00 p.m.

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold third tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.

Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi

Main Library

“Mystery Lovers Book Club” tuesday, January 12, noon  Mysteries by Jeanne M. Dams “Anarchists' Book Club” Fourth Wednesday of each month,   4:00 p.m.

Zachary Branch second tuesday of the month,   11:00 a.m.

Civil War Diary of Sarah Morgan January 2010, The Source  

Have you visited the new   online catalog? Check it out at  www.ebr.lib.la.us

computer classes   at the Library In addition to the  regularly scheduled  classes at the  Main Library, the  following computer  classes will be held for adults in  January. Registration is required for  some classes. For more information or  to register, call the individual branch.

carver Branch searching the internet tuesday, January 5, 9:30 a.m. This program covers the second half of the  Introduction to the Internet class with an  emphasis on advanced Internet searching.

setting up an e-mail account tuesday, January 19, 9:30 a.m. Patrons will learn how to set up an e-mail  account, how to send an e-mail, how to  check an e-mail and how to add and open  attachments. 

2010 Basic Gardening Series The Bluebonnet Regional Branch will host the 2010 Basic Gardening Series of the Louisiana Master Gardeners in January and February. The session schedule is listed below. For more information, call (225) 763-2250. Thursday, January 21, 6:30 p.m. • Hey, Look Me Over: Assessing the Maturing Landscape • Isn’t THAT Rich? • Easy Seeding, Sunny Annuals Thursday, January 28, 6:30 p.m. • Goodbye Shade, Hello Sun… • Did An Insect Do That? Thursday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. • The Tall and Short of Trees and Shrub • Jeepers Creepers Thursday, February 11, 6:30 p.m. • Creative Container Gardening • Landscaping Made Easy

Spring Gardening Series From February to May, the Carver Branch will hold an informative Spring Gardening Series.

Jones creek   Regional Branch introduction to computers tuesday, January 5, 10:00 a.m.    saturday, January 9, 10:00 a.m. Patrons will gain experience in using a  mouse, opening and closing files created,  and other basic computer skills.

introduction to the internet tuesday, January 19, 10:00 a.m.    saturday, January 23, 10:00 a.m. Are you confused about the Internet? This  class offers an opportunity to learn some  ways to use the Internet in everyday life. 

introduction to new Patron  online catalog thursdays, January 14, 21, and 28,   10:00 a.m. Learn the basics of using the new  integrated library software for patrons. Gain  skills in searching the catalog and accessing  user activities.   The Source, January 2010

• On Wednesday, February 17, at 6:00 p.m., the Master Gardeners will present Roses for the Home Landscape. • On Wednesday, March 10, at 6:00 p.m., Bob Souvestre will present Home Vegetable Gardening. • On Wednesday, April 21, at 6:00 p.m., Bedding Plants will be presented by Dr. Allen D. Owings. • On Wednesday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m., Crape Myrtles will be presented by Dr. Allen D. Owings. For more information about this great opportunity to learn from some of the state's leading horticultural experts in a comfortable and informal setting, call (225) 389-7450.

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celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin’s Big Words Martin Luther King Jr. made a difference. Kids ages 7-11 may come and celebrate his birthday at Eden Park Branch’s Children’s Room on Saturday, January 9, at 2:30 p.m. The book Martin’s Big Words will be read, then we will decorate the bulletin board with “your big words” about making a difference. Supplies will be provided to assist each child. For more information, call (225) 231-3260.

African-American Heroes: Martin Luther King Jr. And Justice Sunday The Baker Branch will host a video presentation and public discussion event to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and Justice Sunday on Saturday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered in August 1963 during the march on Washington, will be reviewed, and Charles Vincent will give a commentary on the significance of the speech and King’s life. Vincent is a professor of history at Southern University and the director of the Mwalimu Institute. For more information, call (225) 778-5940.

I Have a Dream

American Sign Language Series Classes Learn a new language and make friendships that last a lifetime. Maldon Language Interpreters, LLC will host free American Sign Language Series classes at area library branches beginning this month. All classes will run from 6:00-8:00 p.m. MLI is offering three levels of ASL/Deaf Culture instruction. ASL Beginner Level classes start January 4 and will be held on Mondays at the Scotlandville Branch. ASL Intermediate Level classes begin January 5 and will be held on Tuesdays at the Greenwell Springs Branch. ASL Advanced Level classes begin January 7 and will be held on Thursdays at the Eden Park Branch. The classes will run until the end of March. To enroll in the courses, contact Shawntrey Maldon at [email protected].

Come and celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. at the River Center Branch! My Dream of Martin Luther King by Faith Ringgold will be read aloud, and children ages 5-10 will write their own “I Have a Dream” quote and help make a banner to hang in the library with quotes from King on Saturday, January 9, at 2:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 389-4959.

Crazy ‘Bout History: Bringing to Life Martin Luther King Jr. Members of the local tour group Crazy ‘Bout History and some members of the third grade class from Merrydale Elementary School will present short skits on Martin Luther King Jr. at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Tuesday, January 12, at 10:00 a.m. for kids ages 8 and up. For more information and to register, call (225) 274-4460.

Unity – Dr. King’s Dream In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday, the Carver Branch will hold a talk about King and the changes he fought for, as well as how it has impacted us today on Thursday, January 14, at 4:00 p.m. Then children ages 8-11 will make their very own Handprint – Dove (Unity) Wreath out of construction paper, scissors and glue. For more information, call (225) 389-7460.

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Genealogy 101 Those new to genealogy will benefit from a basic class that teaches which books and computer sites will best help in the research of a family tree. In this class – presented at Bluebonnet Regional Branch – participants will learn the strategies that produce useful results. Find out the best ways to tackle genealogy on Saturday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. For more information, call (225) 763-2283. January 2010, The Source  

African-American Read-In Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch Monday, February 22, 10:00 a.m. Come and hear the third grade children of Merrydale Elementary recite verses from their favorite stories or poems. Baker Branch Monday, February 22, 4:30 p.m. Children and teens should register with the youth services department to read aloud from a book about a prominent African-American. Main Library Saturday, February 13, 2:30 p.m. Children, teens, and adults can sign up at the Main Library’s Children’s Room to read a two-minute selection by a prominent AfricanAmerican. Jones Creek Regional Branch Saturday, February 27, 2:30 p.m. All ages are invited to attend. Register with the Children’s Room and pick up reading material. River Center Branch Thursday, February 11, 1:30 p.m. African-American themed stories for children will be read aloud, and a selection of African-American themed children’s books will be available for participants to read and check out from the library. Read aloud stories will be appropriate for children ages 5-7, but all ages are welcome. Carver Branch Saturday, February 27, 4:00 p.m. Books by African-American authors will be available so that all participants may each read a paragraph aloud. Delmont Gardens Branch Thursday, February 11, 11:00 a.m. Children will read from African-American themed selections. Eden Park Branch Sunday, February 14, 2:30 p.m. Eden Park will have a combined program with adults, teens, and children. Scotlandville Branch Tuesday, February 2, 3:30 PM Listen to Faith Ringgold’s delightful book Tar Beach, which is the inspiring story of Cassie Lightfoot. After the story, we’ll design and draw our own story quilt blocks based around the theme “free as a bird.” For ages 6-11.

Get crAfty

Digital Scrapbooking Do you love scrapbooking but hate the clutter your supplies create? Digital scrapbooking charts memories without the mess. Marcie Cutrer of the Cajun Clickers Computer Club will help beginners get started with digital scrapbooking on Saturday, January 30, at 10:00 a.m. at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch. Cutrer has five years of experience in scrapbooking and two years of experience in digital scrapbooking. For more information, call (225) 274-4440.

New Year Knitting Make a resolution to take up a new hobby in the New Year! The Zachary Branch will give you the opportunity to do so with a knitting session for beginners on Thursday, January 7, at 4:00 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of casting on, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch. Participants are asked to bring a pair of knitting needles, size eight or larger. Yarn will be provided. For more information or to register, call (225) 658-1870.

Beginning Crochet Let instructor Ann Wroten Duffel teach you the basics needed to crochet hats, bags, pillows, baby blankets, and many more projects. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet, this is the perfect workshop for you! Duffel will teach participants in simple, step-by-step instructions at the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Thursday, January 21, at 7:00 p.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 756-1150.

Tight-Knit Group Everyone from experts to beginners will enjoy and benefit from the weekly meetings of the Tight-Knit Group, which begin in January. Teens and adults are invited to join the group to knit and crochet using supplies provided by the Library. The Tight-Knit Group will meet Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. from January to May at the Central Branch. For more information or to register, call (225) 262-2662.

Call the individual branch for more information and reading selections.   The Source, January 2010

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Across The Border

Children ages 6-11 are invited to see dance in a new light through the performances in “Across the Border.” Javier Juarez, a former principal dancer with the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, will guide audiences on an exciting tour of the influence of Hispanic culture on dance. Dancers will take the audience around the world to Mexico, Argentina, and Spain as they learn about the culture and dance in these breathtaking countries. The dates and times of the performances are listed below. For more information, call (225) 231-3760. Monday, January 25, 10:00 a.m. Main Library Tuesday, January 26, 10:00 a.m. Central Branch Library Wednesday, January 27, 10:00 a.m. Zachary Branch Library Thursday, January 28, 10:00 a.m. Bluebonnet Regional Branch Saturday, January 30, 10:00 a.m. Jones Creek Regional Branch This program was supported in part by funds from the Louisiana State Arts Council and the Louisiana Division of the Arts and by the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge through the Decentralized Arts Funding Program.

Databases Available Good news! The East Baton Rouge Parish Library's Web site, www.ebr.lib.la.us, once again offers patrons access to the following online databases: World Book, NoveList (powered by EBSCOhost), and Ancestry. com. With World Book, patrons have free access to World Book for Kids, World Book Online Info Finder, and World Book Online Reference Center. Numerous articles are available to answer your questions and quench your curiosity. With Ancestry.com, patrons may search records of marriages, deaths, births, censuses, and more! Many resources are provided for your genealogy and family tree searching journey. Ancestry.com must be used from a Library computer. With NoveList, patrons may read book reviews, book discussions, author biographies, feature articles, and more. This database also offers features for kids. For more information, visit www.ebr.lib.la.us and click “Online Databases,” or call (225) 231-3750. East Baton Rouge Parish Library 

The Artist’s Way at Work The world of work is changing — are you changing with it? Do you need a new career but don’t know which? The Career Center and the East Baton Rouge Parish Library are offering a tool that can help you answer these questions through accessing your creativity in a program specifically addressing the realities of today’s job market. The Artist’s Way at Work is a 12-week program meeting once a week for two hours. It will be facilitated by Anne Marks, certified facilitator of The Artist’s Way at Work by Mark Bryan with Julia Cameron and Catherine Allen. The program will take place at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., starting January 26. For more information and to register, e-mail [email protected] or call the Career Center at (225) 381-8434.

The Library will be closed on Friday, January 1, for New Year's Day, and Monday, January 18, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. January 2010, The Source  

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Wii Mario Kart @ the Library Join Mario, Luigi, their friends, and their foes for two hours of gaming at the Central Branch! Teens ages 11 and up may come and play the racing game Mario Kart on the Nintendo Wii on Wednesday, January 27, at 4:00 p.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 262-2660.

Free act and sat  Practice tests Free ACT practice tests sponsored by the Princeton Review will be offered at the Main Library, Delmont Gardens Branch, Bluebonnet Regional Branch, Zachary Branch, and Jones Creek Regional Branch from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 27. Registration is required and will begin Monday, January 25. For more information or to register, call the library branch where you prefer to take the test. A free SAT practice test will be offered at the Main Library on Saturday, January 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration is required and begins January 4.

Manga Book club Calling all manga fans! The Baker Branch is starting a Manga Book Club that will meet once a month to discuss manga. For its first meeting on Tuesday, January 26, at 4:00 p.m., club members will have a Battle of the Manga – bring your favorite manga and be prepared to explain why it’s the best! Participants may act out certain passages and bring their own manga-inspired artwork to make their cases. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call (225) 778-5960.   The Source, January 2010

cardboard tube Battles Think you have what it takes to be a cardboard tube warrior? Now is your chance to find out at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch! We’ll make “armor” out of cardboard, newspaper and duct tape, and we’ll use cardboard tubes from gift-wrapping paper in the “battle.” We will provide the materials, so all you have to do is bring your aspirations for glory on Saturday, January 16, at 2:30 p.m.! For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4470.

Pocket shrines Come to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Saturday, January 30, at 2:30 p.m., and learn how to make a pocket shrine of your own that you can dedicate to whatever you want: Twilight, your favorite band, a trip to the beach, peanut butter, anything at all! If you already have a cool picture of something that is about 3 x 3 inches, please bring it to include in your shrine. For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4470.

the Beatles – Rock Band! Beatlemania is hitting several of our Library branches this month! If you love the Beatles and love to play Rock Band, then join us at any of the following events and rock out! At the Baker Branch, you can come and play The Beatles: Rock Band on Tuesday, January 12, at 4:00 p.m. Bring a friend and debate who gets to be John or Paul! For more information, call (225) 778-5960. The Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch will provide everything you need to play The Beatles: Rock Band on the Xbox 360 on Saturday, January 9, at 2:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4470. Finally, the River Center Branch will host its own Beatles-themed Rock Band day on Monday, January 25, at 4:00 p.m. for teens ages 12-17. For more information, call (225) 389-4959 East Baton Rouge Parish Library

altered Books Looking for a new art or craft to try? How about making an altered book? An altered book is one that has been changed from its original form into a mixed-media work of art. The Baker Branch will supply all of the materials so that teens may transform ordinary books into their own unique artistic statement. Join us on Thursday, January 21, at 4:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 778-5960.

Dog Tales at the Library Children ages 5-8 may come read to their favorite dog! LSU Tiger HATS will visit the Carver Branch with their specially-trained dogs on Saturday, January 9, at 10:00 a.m. These dogs serve as excellent reading companions to young children. For more information or to register, call (225) 389-7460.

Let It Snow! Celebrate the winter season at the Baker Branch with a special program all about snow on Saturday, January 9, at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 7-11 will listen to the story, Snowflake Bentley, which tells about the life and work of the first person to photograph snowflakes, Wilson Bentley. After the story, children will talk about their experiences with snow, enjoy listening to fun winter poems and make a sparkly snowflake greeting card to take home. For more information or to register, call (225) 778-5960.

Snip, Snip…Snow! Story and Craft Children ages 5-9 are invited to read the story Snip, Snip…Snow! by Nancy Poydar, then make paper snowflakes on Monday, January 11, at 4:30 p.m. at the Carver Branch. For more information, call (225) 389-7460.

Disney Dance Dance Revolution Dancing is great exercise and lots of fun, especially when doing so to great music! Children ages 5-11 will dance and play Disney Dance Dance Revolution on Wednesday, January 20, at 2:30 p.m. at the Carver Branch! For more information, call (225) 389-7460. East Baton Rouge Parish Library 

Winter/Spring Chess Sessions From January to March, volunteers from the Baton Rouge Chess Club will teach beginners’ chess lessons for children ages 9 and up. Intermediate players and brave adults are also welcome. Younger children may attend with the permission of the chess coach and with an adult. The lessons will be taught over a period of five sessions at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays, January 9 and 23; February 6 and 20; and March 6 at the Main Library. A novice tournament at 10:00 a.m. on March 20 will culminate the Winter/Spring sessions. Registration is required to participate. For more information or to register, call (225) 231-3760.

is published monthly by the  Public Relations Department of the  East Baton Rouge Parish Library  7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 231-3710 The  mission  of  the  East  Baton  Rouge  Parish  Library  is  to  serve  all  residents  of  the  parish  as  an  educational,  informational,  recreational  and  cultural  center  through  a  wide  variety  of  resources, services and programs.

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Mozart’s Birthday Happy birthday Mozart! The Pride-Chaneyville Branch will celebrate Mozart’s birthday on Wednesday, January 27, at 6:00 p.m.! We’ll read selections from Mozart: The Wonder Child and listen to selections of Mozart’s music. While listening to the music, children ages 6-11 will create watercolor illustrations of their interpretations of the musical pieces. For more information or to register, call (225) 658-1560.

Make a Boogle House What’s a boogle house? Come and find out! Children ages 6-8 are invited to the Main Library for readings of Why I Built the Boogle House, by Helen Palmer, and The House That Max Built, by Maxwell Newhouse. Bring a photo of your pet or select a magazine picture of your own pretend pet and make an imaginative paper “boogle house” for it at this event on Saturday, January 30, 10:30 a.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 231-3760.

CKB: Carver Kids Book-Club The Carver Branch will introduce the CKB (Carver Kids Book-Club) for the New Year! A different book will be chosen each month for kids ages 8-11 to read and discuss. The aim of this new book club is to create in children a desire to read more. How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O’Connor will be discussed at the first meeting on Wednesday, January 27, at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call (225) 389-7460.

Children’s Knitting Group Kids, want to learn how to knit? Children ages 8-11 are invited to join us at the Central Branch every Thursday evening at 5:00 p.m. Beginners can also learn from more experienced knitters and crocheters. Brave adults also welcome! For more information and to register, call (225) 262-2660.

National Hat Day Celebrations

Tiara Club: How to Be a Perfect Princess What does it take to be a perfect princess? Fans of the Tiara Club book series may join in at the Central Branch to discuss the books and this all-important question! The participants, ages 7-10, will also decorate their very own tiaras at this event on Wednesday, January 13, at 4:00 p.m. For more information and to register, call (225) 262-2660. 10  The Source, January 2010

The Main Library and the River Center Branch are celebrating National Hat Day! This is a day set aside to wear and enjoy a hat of your choice and style. There’s a hat to fit every personality! Children ages 11 and under are invited to join us at the Main Library and listen to some favorite hat stories on Saturday, January 16, at 2:30 p.m. Afterwards, the children will create their very own stylish hats. For more information, call (225) 231-3760. At the River Center Branch, Jan Brett’s The Hat will be read aloud to children ages 3-6 on Friday, January 15, at 3:00 p.m. Then, participants will make a crowned paper bag hat. For more information or to register, call (225) 389-4959.

Library Scavenger Hunt

Kids will work in teams to find specific items around the Zachary Branch on Saturday, January 16, at 11:00 a.m. The team that finds all of the items on their list first will receive a prize! For ages 8 and up. For more information, call (225) 658-1860. East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Storytime at the Library S

torytime gives children an excellent introduction to books and the library, increases their attention spans, and develops their social skills by involving them in stories, poetry, and songs. The Children’s Services staff hopes Storytime will be an enjoyable experience for each child, leading to a lifelong love of books and reading. You are always welcome to attend Storytime with your child. We offer six different Storytime formats. Since children develop at different rates, you may talk with one of our library staff members to place your child in a younger or older group. Call your local library for more information. Organized groups must reserve a date and time other than those listed below.

Read to your child at least 15 minutes each day!

Lapsit – for babies through crawling Bluebonnet  Central  Greenwell Springs  Jones Creek  Main Library 

Tuesdays, January 12, 19, 26  Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27  Thursday, January 28  Thursdays, January 21, 28  Tuesdays, January 19, 26 

  10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.   10:30 a.m.    10:30 a.m.

Toddler Time – for walking children through two years old Baker  Bluebonnet  Central  Greenwell Springs  Jones Creek  Main Library  Pride-Chaneyville   Zachary 

Tuesdays, January 12, 19, 26  Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27  Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27  Tuesday, January 26  Tuesdays, January 19, 26  Tuesdays, January 19, 26  Mondays, January 11, 18, 25  Wednesday, January 27 

  10:30 a.m.   10:30 a.m.   10:30 a.m.   10:30 a.m.    10:30 a.m.   10:30 a.m.   10:30 a.m.   10:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime – for children three to five years old Baker  Bluebonnet  Carver    Delmont Gardens  Eden Park  Greenwell Springs  Jones Creek  Main Library   Pride-Chaneyville   River Center  Scotlandville 

Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27  Mondays,   January 11, 25  Wednesdays, January 13, 20, 27  Thursdays, January 14, 21, 28  Wednesdays, January 20, 27  Wednesdays, January 20, 27  Tuesday, January 26     Tuesdays, January 19, 26  Tuesdays, January 19, 26  Mondays, January 11, 18, 25  Thursdays, January 14, 21, 28  Tuesdays, January 19, 26 

  10:30 a.m.   10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.    11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.   10:00 a.m.   10:30 a.m.   10:30 a.m.   10:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Spanish Storytime – for ages  and up Bluebonnet 

Thursdays, January 14, 21, 28 

Eden Park  Zachary 

Thursdays, January 21, 28  Monday, January 25 

Greenwell Springs  Jones Creek 

Thursday, January 28  Wednesdays, January 20, 27 

  10:30 a.m.

Family Storytime 4:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Night Storytime

Keep track of your children’s library books with the Library Elf! Sign up at www.libraryelf.com!

    7:00 p.m.     7:00 p.m.

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East Baton Rouge Parish Library 

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On View at the Library ­ Bluebonnet Regional Branch Do the Zoo!

BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo exhibit will  feature the exciting things happening  at the zoo, ways to get involved with  the zoo, future exhibits, and many other  reasons to “do the zoo.”

Handmade Art Dolls

The Folks in Fabric Doll Club will  display handmade art dolls, including  contemporary paper dolls and cloth dolls.

Greenwell springs Road   Regional Branch Acrylic Paintings

Jones creek   Regional Branch Baton Rouge Bead Society

The Baton Rouge Bead Society will display  beaded masks and jewelry.

Funny Faces and Terrific Top Hats Runnels School Kindergarteners are  inspired by Austrian artist, Frieden  Hundertwasser. 

scotlandville Branch All About Lighthouses

Elva Jewel Carter will display her beautiful  collection of lighthouse memorabilia.

Johnnie Perkins will display a collection  of acrylic paintings, which depict  inspirational and religious scenes including  various parables of the Bible.

Recycled Reads • 13505 Hooper Road  saturday, January 30, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

east Baton Rouge Parish Library David Farrar, Library Director

Main Library

7711 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 231-3740 Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Sunday, 2:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Branch Libraries Baker Branch Library 3501 Groom Road (225) 778-5940 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library 9200 Bluebonnet Boulevard (225) 763-2240 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. carver Branch Library 720 Terrace Street (225) 389-7440 Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m central Branch Library 11260 Joor Road (225) 262-2640 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Delmont Gardens Branch Library 3351 Lorraine Street (225) 354-7040 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. eden Park Branch Library 5131 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 231-3240 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Greenwell springs Road  Regional Branch Library 11300 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 274-4440 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Jones creek Regional Branch Library 6222 Jones Creek Road (225) 756-1140 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Pride-chaneyville Branch Library 13600 Pride–Port Hudson Road (225) 658-1540 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. River center Branch Library 120 St. Louis Street (225) 389-4967 Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. scotlandville Branch Library 7373 Scenic Highway (225) 354-7540 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Zachary Branch Library 1900 Church Street (225) 658-1840 Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  Sunday, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m

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