PUTTING VETERANS FIRST - St. Mary Parish...

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St. Mary Parish Library Newsletter stmarylibrary.org October 2018

The St. Mary Parish Library welcomes Johnny Smith with

the American Veteran Advocacy Program in:

PUTTING VETERANS FIRST

See my face– Feel my pain

Alex P. Allain– Franklin Library

October 27th, 2018

Saturday, 10:00 A.M.– 12:00 P.M.

The American Advocacy Program will assist veterans and their families in

understanding their rights. Learn more about

receiving the benefits you were promised without

having to wait for an appointment. Become

educated on PTSD and other diseases associated

with Agent Orange as well as many other topics of

interest. This program is open to the public.

For more information please contact

Johnny Smith at 985-859-0141 or the

Franklin Library at 337-828-5364.

LIBRARY CLOSING

All branches of the St. Mary Parish Library System will be

closed on Friday, October 19th for Staff Training Day.

Regular hours will resume on Saturday, October 20th.

Lagniappe October 2018

AMELIA BRANCH *Do you have a child 9-24 months? Do they enjoy making

new friends, exploring, and creating through play? Then our

mommy and me exploration program is for you. Join us on

Thursday, October 18th at 10:00 A.M. Develop better

motor skills using your senses.

*Do you want to learn to make slime? Join our Slime Lab on

Tuesday, October 23rd at 4:00 P.M. and

learn to make our featured GLOW in the

Dark slime. We will be featuring a new

slime next month so be on the lookout!

*What's ooey and gooey? Sticky and icky? You’ll have to

come to the gross games on Friday, October 26th at 4:00

P.M. to find out!

*Come one, come all! Its time to make some

crafts for fall! What better way to start fall off

than making a corn cob wreath with us on

Monday, October 29th at 4:00 P.M.

BAYOU VISTA BRANCH *Bedtime Story Hour is back!

When: The first Monday of each month.

October 1st will be the first one!

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Calling all littles to come wearing your

jammies and slippers with your blanket and

favorite stuffed animal. Join us for bedtime stories, songs,

and participate in making a fun take-home craft. A sleepy

time snack (milk & cookies) will be furnished. Although this

hour is geared to entertain the littles, all ages are welcome.

A separate story hour area will be provided, for BIG sister or

brother, in order to make this a family event.

*Calling all Ghouls, Ghosts, and Goblins! Got a little extra

blood on your fangs? Looking more glamorous and

gruesome this fall season? Shake off those spider webs and

come on down for our Halloween costume contest!

When:

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

Time:

4:00 P.M.

BERWICK BRANCH

*Come make crazy,

spooky, box spiders!

Don’t be square, be

there on Tuesday,

October 16th at

3:30 P.M.

*Come let your crafty light shine on

Friday, October

26th at 3:30 P.M.

Sixth grade and up

are invited to create

a fall lantern from

recycled bottles.

Registration is preferred due to limited space and supplies . For more information please contact the branch where it is being held.

CENTERVILLE BRANCH *Fire Safety can save a life, even yours!

Participate in our Fire Safety Program with

our local Fire Department on Friday, October

12, 2018 at 3:15 P.M. They will be

presenting various techniques to prevent fires

and to safely navigate from them, join us for an educational

yet fun program! Don’t forget, Fire Safety starts with you!

*Area Nutrition Agent - Jessica Randazzo of the LSU Ag

Center returns on Wednesday, October 17, at 3:15 P.M.

for one peacefully invigorating All Age presentation. There's

no need for YOGA mats- all you'll need is your body! For

those growling stomachs, don't worry! This Nutrition Agent

comes prepared with healthy, tasty treats!

*Hallow's Eve cackles at your door! Ghouls and Bogeymen

are ready to find out what's in store. Our trick or treats will

drive you batty at our Spooktackular Pumpkin Decoration

Party on Wednesday, October 24

at 3:30 P.M. Participants are

required to bring their own

pumpkins to this fangtastic

Halloween event.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

PATTERSON BRANCH

*These little pumpkins can’t be pulled from the

pumpkin patch, but you can join us to make

your own using brightly colored pony beads!

These pumpkins are the perfect size to add to

any Fall decorations. The program will be held

at the Patterson Branch on Thursday, October

4th at 4:00 P.M. Participation is free of charge

and open to those in 1st grade and up.

Registration is preferred due to limited space and supplies . For more information please contact the branch where it is being held.

WEST END BRANCH *Join us on Thursday, October 11th at 4:30

P.M. and make some super cool Halloween

decorations and drawstring bags!

*Join us for our 1st Annual “Halloween Costume

Contest!” Show us your

scariest, funniest or craziest

costume on Tuesday,

October 23rd at 4:30 P.M.

Prizes will be awarded!

*Come & visit our “Haunted Alley”

on Wednesday, October 31st from 4:30 to

6:00 P.M. Stop by for

some candy and some

fun! Haunting provided

by our

Teen Advisory Board.

Don’t miss it!


FRANKLIN BRANCH *Stop, Drop, and Roll to the Franklin

Library! Join us on Thursday,

October 4th at 4:30 P.M. All ages

are invited to attend. The Franklin

Fire Department will present the importance of fire

safety in your home. The fire truck will be on hand.

Chili Fritos will be served.

*Come and see us for a spooky

crafternoon of fun! We will create puffy

ghosts, a spider craft, and paper plate

pumpkins . All ages are invited to join

us on Tuesday, October 16th

at 4:30 P.M.

*Join us for a spooktacular Halloween party on

Tuesday, October 30th at 4:30 P.M. All ages are

invited to wear costumes. There will be spooky snacks

and prizes to be won.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Any child who can read a bingo card, or who

has help, is invited to attend. Participation in

Word Bingo is free and open to the public.

All winners will receive a prize.

Amelia Branch:

Friday, October 5th at 2:00 P.M.

Bayou Vista Branch:

Thursday, October 11th at 3:30 P.M.

Patterson Branch:

Monday, October 15th at 3:30 P.M.


ADULT BOOK CLUBS: ADULT PROGRAMS: AMELIA BRANCH

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Jessica Randazzo from the LSU Ag Center will be

hosting a program for Adults on Friday, October

12th at 4:00 P.M. Breast Cancer Awareness. The

program will be centered on the importance of

early detection, proper

nutrition, and the importance

of a good support system.

WEST END BRANCH ALCOHOL INK TILE PAINTING

Join us on Monday, October 8th at

10:00 A.M. for another round of

fascinating ink painting! Create

beautiful tiles for gifts or for yourself!

This is an adult only program and you

are required to sign up. Please call or

stop by the library to attend.

WEST END BRANCH RECYCLED BOOK PUMPKINS

Recycled Book Pumpkins! Join us on Monday,

October 22nd at 10:00 A.M. for

this creative way to recycle

discarded books! Perfect for

Halloween Decorating! This is an

adult only program and you are

required to sign up. Please call or

stop by the library to attend.

ADULT COLORING Fall into one of these Library branches for adult

coloring! The pages are from a variety of

coloring books designed specifically for adults.

Supplies are provided and refreshments

are served.

Centerville Branch:

Wednesday, October 10th at 10:30 A.M.

Franklin Branch:

Tuesday, October 30th at 10:30 A.M.

Bayou Vista Branch:

Wednesday, October 24th at 10:30 A.M.

TODDLER TIME Are you looking for something educational and fun for your 12-36 month

old? Parents, Grandparents, and caregivers are invited to bring your little

ones to your local library for Toddler Time. They will be exposed to different

topics by story, interactive songs, crafts, and sometimes even a tasty snack!

Give them an opportunity to socialize with other children their age in a

structured environment.

Bayou Vista Branch on Fridays at 10:30 A.M.

October 5th: Fall Leaves

October 12th: Sunflowers

October 26th: Halloween

Berwick Branch on Wednesdays at 10:30 A.M.

October 3rd: Firefighters

October 10th: Fall

October 17th: Pumpkins

October 24th: Scarecrows

October 31st: Halloween Party

Centerville Branch on Tuesdays at 10:30 A.M.

October 2nd: Leaves Are Falling

October 9th: Time For Pie

October 16th: Acorns Everywhere

October 23rd: Shake Dem Bones

October 30th: Spooky Tales

Franklin Branch on Fridays at 10:30 A.M.

October 5th: The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin

October 12th: Room On The Broom

October 26th: Trick Or Read

West End Branch on Wednesdays at 10:00 A.M.

October 3rd: Thumbkin Patch

October 10th: Frightening Frankenstein

October 17th: Footprint Ghosts

October 24th: Pumpkin Painting

October 31st: Halloween Party! *Wear a costume*


ADULT BOOK CLUBS:

Looking for a synopsis? Check out our website, www.stmarylibrary.org.

Do you like sticky, colorful,

glittery, stretchy, fluffy things? Are

you in fourth grade and up? We

invite you to join the Bayou Vista

Branch Slime Club meeting on

Tuesday, October 30th, at 3:30

P.M. This club will meet once a

month to experiment with

different ingredients to make cool

slimes. Snacks

will be provided.

We still have a few spots open in Bayou

Vista Branch’s new Art Club! Want to be

artsy but don't have supplies or ideas? Are

you in 6th grade and up? Not a talented

artist? No worries! All supplies are

provided and we will be learning together!

Join us on Thursday, October 18th

at 3:30 P.M.

West End Branch Teen Advisory

Board Meeting

Looking for kids 6th Grade & up

that are interested in community

service, being in the library & lots of

fun! Join us on Tuesday, October

9th at 4:30 P.M. Bring your ideas

on making the Library a great place

to be!

Amelia’s Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 4th at 5:00 P.M. We will

be discussing the novel “Going Home,” by Rhonda Dennis.

Berwick’s Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 18th at 6:00 P.M. We

will be discussing the novel “Behind Closed Doors,” by B.A. Paris.

Centerville Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 17th at 10:30 A.M.

We will be discussing the novel “The Gates Of Evangeline,” by Hester Young.

Franklin Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 11th at 4:15 P.M. We

will be discussing the novel “Redeeming Love,” by Francine Rivers.

Patterson Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 18th at 5:30 P.M. We

will discuss the novel “One Thousand White Women, The Journals Of May

Dodd,” by Jim Fergus. We are currently at full capacity, please check back for

any available spots.

West End Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 16th at 4:30 P.M. We will

be discussing the novel “Jon Teel,” by Lana Laws Downing.

Bayou Vista Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 25th at 5:30 P.M. We

will be discussing the novel “Clockwork Angel,” by Cassandra Claire.

Berwick Book Club will meet on Friday, October 26th at 4:00 P.M. We will be

discussing the novel “Eliza and Her Monsters,” by Francesca Zappia.

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FREE LEGAL ADVICE AT THE FRANKLIN LIBRARY!

Discuss your legal concerns one-on-one with

a local lawyer!

Schedule an appointment by calling the library. Wait times will vary. The clinic DOES NOT handle

criminal cases.

► Foreclosures

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► Medicaid

► Social Security

► SSI/SSDI

► Successions

► Taxes

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GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT:

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October 22, 2018 Time: 3:00-5:00 PM

Location: Alex P. Allain Library

Memorials Mildred Madison

The Meaning Of Birds

Donated by:

Dr. Roland Degeyter

Harold “Neg” Louviere

Dance Manual: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide

To Dance

Donated by:

Dr. Roland Degeyter

Millard Paul Simoneaux

Shooter’s Bible Guide To Deer Hunting: Practical

Advice From A Master Hunter

Donated by:

Dr. Roland Degeyter

Thomas Palmer

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook

Donated by:

Dr. Roland Degeyter

Donations

James & Gail Simpson

Donated

Paperback Books

Christopher Raby

Donated

Craft Supplies

Lynn Crouch

Donated

Paperback and Hardcover Books

DVDs

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St. Mary Parish Library 206 Iberia Street Franklin, LA 70538


Franklin Branch

206 Iberia Street

(337)828-5364

(337)828-1661

(337)413-0145 Fax

Amelia Branch

625 Lake Palourde Road

(985)631-2262

(985)631-2632 Fax

Bayou Vista Branch

1325 Belleview Drive

(985)399-9866

(985)399-6114

(985)399-4232 Fax

Berwick Branch

3527 4th Street

(985)385-2943

(985)384-6939

(985)385-6474 Fax

Centerville Branch

9340 Highway 182

(337)836-1717

(337)836-1716

(337)836-1718 Fax

Library Headquarters

206 Iberia Street

(337)828-1624

(337)828-1627

(337)828-2329 Fax

Patterson Branch

521 Catherine Street

(985)395-2777

(985)399-5125

(985)399-4469 Fax

West End Branch

100 Charenton Road

(337)923-6205

(337)923-4507 Fax

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