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“Tough Dicks and Scary Chicks” Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon and Hard-Boiled Detective Fiction

Dr. Carl Freedman, a professor of English and Film and Media Arts at Louisiana State University, will present a brief discussion on Dashiell Hammett’s book, The Maltese Falcon, the 1941 John Huston film adaptation,

and their place in the development of the detective story.Freedman’s presentation, which will begin at 7:00

p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, at the Main Library, is part of this year’s One Book One Community events for East Baton Rouge Parish.

For more information, call (225) 231-3740.

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Behind the Scenes of the Detective Novel

Go behind the scenes of the detective novel with celebrated New Orleans mystery author Julie Smith.

Julie Smith is editor of the anthology, New Orleans Noir, and the author of numerous detective novels set in New Orleans. Many of her books feature either New Orleans police detective Skip Langdon or poet/private investigator Talba Wallis.

Smith will speak on the detective novel on Wednesday, March 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the Jones Creek Regional Branch.


Spring SeriesThis spring, we invite the community

to read Dashiell Hammett’s classic detective novel, The Maltese Falcon, first published in 1930! Along with Sam Spade, Hammett is credited with creating the ultimate private investigator.

Events correlating with One Book One Community include a visit with author Julie Smith, a discussion on the detective novel with Dr. Carl Freedman of LSU, film screenings of the classic movie starring Humphrey Bogart and other noir classics, public book discussions, and programs featuring gems, raptors and even a game of live Clue!

Check The Source and our web site, www.ebrpl.com, each month this spring for event details and times.

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Celebrated Gems with Gemologist Jack Hood

Related to the mystery surrounding the Maltese Falcon, the fabulous and be-jeweled statue at the center of Dashiell Hammett’s classic novel, join local gemologist/jeweler Jack Hood for a lively discussion on gems, both celebrated and fictional, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, at the Main Library. For more information, call (225) 231-3740.

True Confessions DayJoin the Mystery Lovers Book Club at noon on Tuesday, March 15, at

the Main Library, for a lunch-time discussion of The Maltese Falcon or any other “noir” title of your choice.


Get your “noir” on with Live at Chelsea’s

Just because Mardi Gras is over doesn’t mean the Chelsea’s fun has stopped! March brings us Baton Rouge Blues hotshot, Elvin Killerbee, along with Ryan Patterson, local blues/rock guitarist-around-town.

This combo will throw down some rockin’ blues that will revive your faded Mardi Gras madness!

So don’t miss out on great blues, great food and a great time. Join us for Live at Chelsea’s from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, at Chelsea’s Café, 2857 Perkins Road.

Live @ Chelsea’s is a FREE monthly blues 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, the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation, the Patrons of the Public Library, and Chelsea’s Café.


Historic Neighborhoods of Baton Rouge

Annabelle Armstrong will speak about her book, Historic Neighborhoods of Baton Rouge, at the Main Library on Sunday, March 13, at 3:00 p.m.

A series of articles written by Armstrong for the South Baton Rouge Journal forms the basis for her book about the neighborhoods of Baton Rouge.

Armstrong interviewed residents of Hundred Oaks, Capitol Heights, University Acres, Wimbledon, Tara, Inniswold, Glenwood, Walnut Hills, Stratford, Steele Place, Southdowns, and other Baton Rouge neighborhoods to learn of the neighborhoods’ beginnings and describe how they have adapted to change.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase.


Taiwanese Food DemonstrationSue Wang will present a Taiwanese food

demonstration with instructions and food sampling at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, at the Jones Creek Regional Branch.

This program is sponsored by the North America Taiwanese Women’s Association, New Orleans Sub-Chapter (President, Flora Jang).

For more information or to register, call (225) 756-1180.

The Library will be closed on

Tuesday, March 8, in observance of the Mardi Gras holiday.

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Baker Branch“Baker Morning Book Club”Monday, March 14, 10:30 a.m.Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon

Bluebonnet Regional Branch Wednesday, March 16, 7:00 p.m.August: Osage County by Tracy Letts

Delmont Gardens BranchSaturday, March 26, 10:00 a.m.Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch“Kitchen Corner Book Club”Third Thursday of the month, 10:00 a.m.Read any book by Diane Mott Davidson

Jones Creek Regional Branch“Books into Movies”Tuesday, March 1, 7:00 p.m.The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald

“Jones Creek Book Club”Tuesday, March 15, 7:00 p.m.Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See

Pride-Chaneyville Branch“Like It... Or Not Book Club”Saturday, March 26, 10:30 a.m.The Three Miss Margarets by Louise Shaffer

Main Library“Mystery Lovers Book Club”Tuesday, March 15, noonThe Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett, and other noir books

Quirky Country Music

Get ready for “Quirky Country Music Title Day” on March 27 with a listen in to our Streaming Music collection – visit www.ebrpl.com, select Digital Books + Music and then Music Online. In the Playlist tab, search for “Quirky Country.”

Construction and Maintenance Updates

At their meeting on Thursday, February 17, the Library Board of Control decided to wait to accept the Construction Document Package for the new Fairwood Branch Library pending final reviews by staff.

Construction documents are almost ready for the new Main Library and the new Rouzan Branch Library, and the RFQ to select the architect for the replacement River Center Branch is almost complete.

Other maintenance: Major Lighting Retrofit •

projects for the Bluebonnet Regional Branch and Jones Creek Regional Branch are underway; contracts have been awarded for the Bluebonnet project and will soon be awarded for the Jones Creek project.

We are in the design phase •for flooring projects for Bluebonnet and the Delmont Gardens Branch.

Interior painting projects •were completed at Bluebonnet, Delmont Gardens, and the Zachary Branch.

Steppin’ with TamekaLibrary staff member Tameka Roby will teach steppin’ to adults

and high school aged teens at the Delmont Gardens Branch on Saturday, March 12, at 4:00 p.m.

Step dance is a tradition involving choreographed dances and rhythms and chants, performed at rallies, athletic events, and various ceremonies.


Painting was done recently at the Delmont Gardens Branch (pictured), as well as several other branches.

Spring Flower GardeningLearn expert tips to create beautiful, long-blooming,

easy-to-maintain spring flower gardens from Master Gardener Claire Fontenot at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch.

The Louisiana Master Gardener program is a service of the LSU AgCenter designed to meet the educational needs of home gardeners.


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Social Networking for Genealogists

Genealogy has changed over the past five years!

Podcasts, RSS, blogs, wikis, Facebook and Twitter are the new genealogy tools that can help you connect with others and share your own information.

Find out how to use these resources to your best advantage, learn how to do collaborative editing, create genealogy networks and teach what you know, at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch on Saturday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m.

This class is for genealogy researchers slightly beyond beginning levels.For more information or to register, call (225) 763-2283.

Folktales and Stories of the South and Louisiana

The Main Library will host a Readings in Literature and Culture program through the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities over a 6-week period. The program’s focus, Folktales and Stories of the South and Louisiana, will be presented by Dr. Mary J. Brody.

Each Monday from March 14 to April 18 at 7:00 p.m., participants will meet with Dr. Brody and discuss the designated topic. Each week, it’s recommended that participants read suggested pieces in order to contribute to discussion.

Readings for this series include Storytellers: Folktales and Legends from the South; and Swapping Stories: Folktales from Louisiana.


From the Archives…

Carville Leprosarium patients dress in costumes in this 1940s photo. For more historical photos of Baton Rouge and the local area, visit the Digital Archive via www.ebrpl.com.

Where Were You During the Great Depression & World War II?

The Baton Rouge Room Archives of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library announces the launch of a new Oral History Project. “Where Were You…?” seeks to document the experiences of different generations in Baton Rouge.

The first phase of the project will document stories of World War II and the Great Depression. If you or someone you know lived through the Depression or participated in the War effort either at home or abroad, you can fill out a pre-interview form (found at the reference and circulation desk at any library or online) and the archivist will contact you to arrange an interview.

For more information, call (225) 389-4960.Locate Lost History!

Time capsules have been used for many years, especially in connection with significant events such as new buildings or major anniversaries of important events to document a moment in time. Unfortunately, sometimes these capsules’ locations become LOST in time.

The Library is asking anyone with information about time capsules created and buried in East Baton Rouge Parish to contact Archivist Melissa Eastin at (225) 389-4960 or e-mail [email protected].



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Computer Classes @ the library

Baker Branch Introduction to the Internet*Thursday, March 3, 10:00 a.m.Navigate the Internet for fun and research.

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007*Saturday, March 12, 10:00 a.m.Learn the basics of Microsoft Word.

Intermediate Word 2007*Thursday, March 17, 10:00 a.m.Learn intermediate functions of Word.

Intermediate Publisher 2007*Thursday, March 24, 10:00 a.m.Learn to create a brochure.

Bluebonnet Regional BranchIntroduction to Microsoft Excel 2007Saturday, March 5, 10:00 a.m.Learn how to create a basic spreadsheet.

Computers without FearThursday, March 10, 10:00 a.m.Learn computer basics.

Introduction to Microsoft PublisherThursday, March 17, 10:00 a.m.Learn how make documents using Publisher.

Introduction to the InternetThursday, March 24, 10:00 a.m.Learn the basics of surfin’ the Web!

Carver BranchComputers without FearThursday, March 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Patrons will learn the basic parts of a computer.

Introduction to the InternetTuesday, March 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Learn the basics of the Internet.

Setting up an E-mail AccountThursday, March 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Set up an e-mail account.

Delmont Gardens BranchComputers without Fear*Tuesday, March 1, 10:00 a.m.Learn basic computer skills.

Introduction to Microsoft Word*Tuesday, March 8, 10:00 a.m.Learn the fundamentals of Word.

Introduction to E-mailing*Tuesday, March 15, 10:00 a.m.Sign up for an e-mail account.

Internet Surfing*Tuesday, March 22, 10:00 a.m.Learn how to browse the Internet.

Intermediate Microsoft Word*Tuesday, March 29, 10:00 a.m.Learn advanced instruction on Word.

Greenwell Springs Road Regional BranchIntroduction to Online Databases*Saturday, March 5, 10:00 a.m.Receive an introduction to some Online Databases.

How to Create an E-mail Account*Saturday, March 12, 10:00 a.m.Learn how to set up an e-mail account.

Jones Creek Regional BranchIntroduction to Computers*Tuesday, March 1, 10:00 a.m.Saturday, March 5, 10:00 a.m.Learn the basics about computers.

Introduction to the Online Catalog and Databases*Thursday, March 3, 10:00 a.m.Learn to use the computer version of the card catalog.

Introduction to the Internet*Tuesday, March 15, 10:00 a.m.Saturday, March 19, 10:00 a.m.Receive an introduction to the World Wide Web.

Introduction to the Excel*Tuesday, March 29, 10:00 a.m.Learn the basics of Excel.

Pride-Chaneyville BranchIntroduction to Computers **Saturday, March 26, 3 p.m.Participants will learn computer basics.

River Center BranchIntroduction to E-mailWednesday, March 9, 1:00-2:00 p.m.Learn how to create a Yahoo e-mail account.

Introduction to ComputersWednesday, March 16, 1:00-2:00 p.m.Receive a basic introduction to computers.

Introduction to Microsoft WordWednesday, March 23, 1:00-2:00 p.m.Learn the basics of Word.

Scotlandville BranchSetting up an E-mail AccountSaturday, March 19, 3:00 p.m.Learn how to set up an e-mail account.

The following computer classes will be held at the Library throughout the month of March, in addition to the daily classes held at the Main Library. Registration is required for some classes. *

For more information or to register, call the individual library branch.

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Waive it Wednesday Concludes in March

We will wave goodbye to Waive It Wednesday in March, after a successful yearlong initiative which began in April 2010. Wednesday, March 30, will be Waive It Wednesday’s last hurrah. Don’t miss this opportunity to return overdue books and other materials fine-free!

Through Waive it Wednesday, the Library was able to bring back long overdue materials so that others might use them, bring back many patrons who had not visited in a while, and bring our new ILS system into reconciliation with what was still a viable item in the collection.

We thank patrons for participating!For more information, call (225) 231-3710.

Free Tax Help from the AARP

AARP volunteers will provide a free service to help low and middle-income taxpayers file their taxes with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Spaces are limited so arrive early!

The Library has received print copies of selected Federal and State Forms for distribution. All other forms should be available electronically.


Main Library (E-File)8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Mondays: January 31 through April 11 (Paper returns on this day)

Tuesdays: February 1 through April 5

Wednesdays: February 2 through April 6

Thursdays: February 3 through April 7

Bluebonnet Regional Branch (E-File)9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Mondays: February 7 through April 11

Wednesdays: February 2 through April 6

Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch (Paper returns only)9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Thursdays: February 3 through April 7

Central Branch (E-File)9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tuesdays: February 1 through April 5

Wednesday: February 2 through April 6

(Note: All locations are closed on March 8th for Mardi Gras)

Ask a LawyerTake advantage of free and individual legal

counseling sessions offered by the Pro Bono Project of the Baton Rouge Bar Association.

Area attorneys will be available for confidential, one-on-one, 15-minute sessions for legal advice on a first come, first served basis at the Zachary Branch from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, and at the Eden Park Branch from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 19.

For more information, call (225) 658-1840 or (225) 231-3240.

John J. Audubon Bridge Project Talk

OLLI (Oschner Lifelong Learning Institute) of the Felicianas and the Zachary Branch will host a coffee on Thursday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Bill Grass will lead a talk on the John J. Audubon Bridge Project, including a visual presentation showing the progress on the bridge. In addition, Dr. Doreen Maxcy with LSU's Continuing Education will be on hand to share information about OLLI and upcoming OLLI-sponsored classes.


Read an E-book Week!The week of March 6-12 is “Read an E-book Week,” and the Library has plenty for you to take advantage of during this week through our OverDrive program! Demonstrations on how to use your OverDrive compatible e-reader will

be available throughout the week – check our web site, www.ebrpl.com, for dates and times, and then check out

our OverDrive collection and other resources such as Safari Tech, CREDO Reference, ABC Clio, and more!



The Hunger Games Are On!

Have you read The Hunger Games? Are you ready to play the new Hunger Games: Training Days Strategy Game?

Come and experience the excitement of the tributes as they compete with each other during the training days leading up to the final battle in the arena at the River Center Branch! We will serve refreshments, talk about the book, and then play a board game on Saturday, March 19, at 2:00 p.m.


Writing and Self-Publishing for Teens

Brandi Worley, author of the novel Crumb Snatchers, wrote a book and then was interested in having it published. She decided to learn how to publish it herself, and now the book is in schools and libraries all over the state of Louisiana.

Worley will talk to teens about writing and how to publish their work at the Greenwell Springs Branch on Saturday, March 12, at 2:30 p.m.

As well as working on her second novel, Worley is a journalist on the music scene, often interviewing visiting groups.


Twilight TriviaAre you a fan of the Twilight series by Stephenie

Meyer? If so, join other fans at the Baker Branch for a fun

trivia contest on Wednesday, March 16, at 4:00 p.m.Questions will be based on the books and

movies. For more information or to register, call

(225) 778-5960.P.S. Filming recently wrapped for Breaking Dawn,

parts 1 and 2, in Baton Rouge. Did East Baton Rouge Parish Library books make it to the scenes set in Carlisle Cullen's study... or

were they left on the cutting room floor? We'll find out when Part 1 is released November 18!

Steppin’ with TamekaLibrary staff member Tameka Roby will teach steppin’ to teens at the Baker

Branch on Thursday, March 31, at 4:00 p.m.Steppin’ is a tradition of choreographed dances and is performed at

celebrations, ceremonies and athletic events. Steppin’ generally involves clapping, stomping and sometimes rhymes and

chants.For more information, call (225) 778-5960.

Teen Knit NightTeens are invited to the Main Library to hang out and knit on Tuesday, March

29, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.For more information, call (225) 231-3770.

Mardi Gras CraftsMardi Gras Mosaic: • Teens are invited to

come to the Bluebonnet Branch and make a mosaic out of Mardi Gras beads on Monday, March 7, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, call (225) 763-2270.

Making Mardi Gras Masks: • Get into the festive spirit by creating your own unique mask for Mardi Gras with jewels, feathers, and sequins at the Jones Creek Regional Branch on Monday, March 7, at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (225) 756-1170.

Mardi Gras Masks: • Throw me something, Mister! Tweens and teens ages 12-18 are invited to the Carver Branch to decorate a mask for Mardi Gras celebrations on Thursday, March 3, at 3:00 p.m. Teens will be able to decorate mask using ribbon, feathers, sequins, glitter, and more. We will also talk about the history behind Mardi Gras! For more information, call (225) 389-7450.

Fear Factor Food EditionTweens and teens ages 12-18 are invited to participate in a food edition of

Fear Factor at the Central Branch on Tuesday, March 15, at 4:00 p.m. Challenges include Cold Toe Dogs, Mustard Marshmallows, and more.



For a complete listing of events, visit the Library's Online Calendar at www.ebrpl.com!

You may search by branch, date, audience, or even subject.

Bead It, Just Bead It!

Teens will make necklaces to accessorize their wardrobes at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Saturday, March 19, at 2:30 p.m.

A variety of beads will be used, including glass beads, wooden beads and an assortment of colorful beads.


Game DayTeens are invited to play “NBA

Live” on the XBOX 360 at the Main Library on Saturday, March 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, call (225) 231-3770.

Young Adult Book Club

Do you like to read and enjoy talking about books? Join the Zachary Young Adult Book Club!

Our March selection is A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck. Snacks will be provided at our meeting on Saturday, March 26, at 3:00 p.m.


Crochet with Brandi Burton

Have you always wanted to learn to crochet? Do you crochet but want to improve your skills?

Come to the Zachary Branch and learn how to crochet from Brandi Burton, a youth services librarian, on Monday, March 7, at 4:00 p.m. Supplies will be available.


Spring into Springtime!Celebrate Spring• : Children ages 3-6 can celebrate

spring by coloring their own flower and planting it in a paper flower pot at the Baker Branch on Tuesday, March 15, at 4:30 p.m. A reading of My Garden by Kevin Henkes and Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert will be presented. For more information or to register, call (225) 778-5960.

Springtime Story/Craft• : Children ages 2-6 are welcome to join us at the Central Branch and listen to Hurray for Spring by Patricia Hubbell and make a paper butterfly on Tuesday, March 22, at 10:30 a.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 262-2660.

Spring Story/Craft• : Let’s fly into spring with a paper chain butterfly craft at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch! Children ages 3-11 will also hear the story, Flip, Flap, Fly! by Phyllis Root on Saturday, March 26, at 11:00 a.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4460.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!Catch a Leprechaun• : Children ages 7 and up can come to the Bluebonnet

Regional Branch and hear the story, Leprechauns Never Lie by Lorna Balian on Saturday, March 12, at 2:30 p.m. Then you can invent your very own Leprechaun trap! For more information or to register, call (225) 763-2260.

St. Patrick’s Day Puppet• : Children ages 7 and up are invited to join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by reading

St. Patrick’s Day by Anne Rockwell at the Carver Branch. Afterward, we will make our own leprechaun puppet out of brown paper bags, crayons, glue, and green paper on Thursday, March 17, at 4:00 p.m. For

more information, call (225) 389-7460.

St. Patrick’s Day Story/Craft• : Get lucky and make your own pot ‘o gold! Children ages 3-11 will decorate

their pot and rainbow with gold at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch, and then listen to the story, St. Patrick’s Day by Anne Rockwell, on Saturday, March 12, at 11:00 a.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4460.



Who Am I? BingoIn honor of mystery author,

Dashiell Hammett, children ages 7-11 are invited to play a game of Mystery Bingo at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Saturday, March 19, at 11:00 a.m.


Dog Tales at the LibraryLSU Tiger HATS will visit the Carver Branch with their specially-trained

dogs on Sunday, March 13, at 3:00 p.m.Children ages 5-8 can come read to their favorite dogs!For more information, call (225) 389-7460.

Mysteries + More!

Let's Play Clue!Children ages 9-11, test your

skills at solving murder mysteries by playing the classic board game Clue at the Baker Branch. Who did it? Where did he or she do it, and with what weapon?

If you are the first to find out, you win the game! Whether you win or lose, you’re sure to have some fun on Saturday, March 19, at 3:00 p.m.

For more information or to register, call (225)778-5960.

Nate the Great Trivia Game

Jones Creek Regional Branch staff will read different selections from the Nate the Great series by Marjorie Sharmat on Saturday, March 19, at 2:30 p.m., and then children will answer questions about the story.

Children will be given Nate the Great activity sheets.


Mardi Gras MadnessMardi Gras Craft• : Join us as we

celebrate Mardi Gras by reading Mimi’s First Mardi Gras by Alice Couvillon and Elizabeth Moore, and then make our own Mardi Gras masks at the Carver Branch on Monday, March 7, at 3:00 p.m. For more information, call (225) 389-7460.

Mardi Gras Story/Craft• : Children ages 6-11 will make Mardi Gras masks from their own handprints, jumbo sticks, and feathers at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch. Then, we’ll read the story, On Mardi Gras Day by Fatima Shaik, on Saturday, March 5, at 11:00 a.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4460.

It’s Mardi Gras Time!• : Children ages 3 and up will listen to Elizabeth Moore and Alice Couvillon’s tale, Mimi and Jean-Paul’s Cajun Mardi Gras, on Saturday, March 5, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch. They will then make adorable festive jester hats just in time for Mardi Gras. For more information or to register, call (225) 763-2260.

Louisiana Week of the AnimalsWeek of the Animals• : Join us at the Carver Branch

as we celebrate Louisiana Week of the Animals! Richard Byrd of the East Baton Rouge Animal Control Center will come and talk about his job to children ages 6 and up on Wednesday, March 23, at 3:00 p.m. For more information, call (225) 389-7460.

Wings of Hope• : Celebrate Louisiana’s Week for the Animals! Join Leslie Lattimore, the founder and director of Wings of Hope Wildlife Sanctuary at the Main Library. You’ll meet Shegor the Great Horned Owl and Barney the Barn Owl, who are permanent residents of the facility. Learn some exciting facts and history about these fascinating creatures and explore their impact on the environment, and discover how you can help make a better future for Louisiana’s amazing wildlife on Saturday, March 26, at 11:00 a.m. For more information, call (225) 231-3760.

Animal Crackers!• : In recognition of the 3rd annual Louisiana Week for the Animals, children ages 3-6 are invited to the River Center Branch to listen to a reading of the children’s classic, Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag, on Saturday, March 19, at 10:30 a.m. Children will then watch movies featuring animal characters from some favorite picture books. For more information, call (225) 389-4959.


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How Many Peanuts Are in the Jar?

Kids, come by the Main Library any time the Library is open from Monday, March 7, to Sunday, March 13, and guess how many peanuts are in the snack jar. You may win a prize!


Celebrating Dr. SeussRead Across America• : Children ages 5-11

will listen to and read stories about Dr. Seuss in honor of his birthday at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch on Thursday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 274-4460.

Girls’ and Boys’ Night Out – Dr. Seuss •PJ Party: Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to wear their Dr. Seuss or red and white pajamas to a special Dr. Seuss storytime at the Main Library on Monday, March 7, at 6:30 p.m. Children under the age of 9 need their guardians present. For more information, call (225) 231-3760.

Hat Parade!:• Celebrate with us as we honor Dr. Seuss’ birthday by marching in a hat parade at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch! Bring your favorite hat and listen to the story, The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss, on Wednesday, March 2, at 11:00 a.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 658-1560.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss• : Kids ages 6 and up will read I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! at the Eden Park Branch on Saturday, March 12, at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (225) 231-3260.

Join a Kids Book Club!Buddy Book Club• : Each month, readers

and non-readers buddy up to read a common book and make a craft afterward at the Pride-Chaneyville Branch. This month’s book is Chicken Little by Rebecca Emberley, and for the craft, children ages 3 and up will make a torn-paper collage! We will meet Saturday, March 26, at 2:00 p.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 658-1560.

Book Buffs• : In honor of Harry Houdini’s birthday, the Baker Book Buffs will

be reading Magician in the Trunk by Candice Ransom on Thursday, March 24, at 4:30 p.m. Children ages 8-11 will take turns reading aloud. Then, they’ll learn some simple magic tricks! For more information or to register, call (225) 778-5960.

The Book Bunch• : Join the Book Bunch as we read Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan at the Zachary Branch on Saturday, March 19, at 10:00 a.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 658-1860.

Winter/Spring Chess at the LibraryChildren ages 9 and up will participate in a chess tournament at the Main

Library, on Saturday, March 12, at 10:00 a.m. For more information or to register, call (225) 231-3760.

Hands-on ViolinLocal violin teacher Ruth

Roland will be at the Jones Creek Regional Branch talk to children ages 5 and up about the violin, perform pieces of music, and bring mini violins for children to touch at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5.


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Lapsit – for babies through crawling

Bluebonnet Tuesdays, March 1, 15, 22, 29 10:30 a.m.

Jones Creek Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 a.m.

Main Library Tuesdays, March 1, 15, 22, 29 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Time – for walking children through two years old

Baker Tuesdays, March 1, 15, 22, 29 10:30 a.m.

Bluebonnet Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30 a.m.

Central Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30 a.m.

Greenwell Springs Tuesdays, March 1, 15, 22, 29 10:30 a.m.

Jones Creek Tuesdays, March 1, 15, 22, 29 10:30 a.m.


Pride-Chaneyville Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30 a.m.

Zachary Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime – for children three to five years old

Baker Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30 a.m.

Bluebonnet Mondays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30 a.m.

Carver Monday, March 7 5:00 p.m.

Central Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 11:00 a.m.

Delmont Gardens Wednesday, March 2, 9, 16, 23 11:00 a.m.

Eden Park Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:00 a.m.

Greenwell Springs Tuesdays, March 1, 15, 22, 29 10:00 a.m.

Jones Creek Tuesdays, March 1, 15, 22, 29 10:30 a.m.


Pride-Chaneyville Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 10:30 a.m.

River Center Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:00 a.m.

Zachary Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:00 a.m.

PJ or Night Storytime

Greenwell Springs Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7:00 p.m.

Jones Creek Wednesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 7:00 p.m.

Spanish Storytime

Bluebonnet Thursdays March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30 a.m.

Family Storytime

Eden Park Tuesdays, March 1, 15, 22, 29 5:00 p.m.

Combined Age Storytime

Carver Wednesdays, March 2, 9 5:00 p.m.

Storytime 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 seven 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.

For more information, call your local library. Organized groups must reserve a date and time other than those listed below.

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East Baton Rouge Parish LibraryDavid Farrar, Library Director

Main Library7711 Goodwood Boulevard (225) 231-3740Monday – 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 LibrariesBaker Branch Library3501 Groom Road (225) 778-5940Monday – 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 Library9200 Bluebonnet Boulevard (225) 763-2240Monday – 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 Library720 Terrace Street (225) 389-7440Monday – 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 Library11260 Joor Road (225) 262-2640Monday – 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 Library3351 Lorraine Street (225) 354-7040Monday – 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 Library5131 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 231-3240Monday – 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 Library11300 Greenwell Springs Road (225) 274-4440Monday – 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 Library6222 Jones Creek Road (225) 756-1140Monday – 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 Library13600 Pride–Port Hudson Road (225) 658-1540Monday – 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 Library120 St. Louis Street (225) 389-4967Monday – 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 Library7373 Scenic Highway (225) 354-7540Monday – 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 Library1900 Church Street (225) 658-1840Monday – 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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Bluebonnet Regional BranchHandmade Dolls The Fabric Doll Club will exhibit handmade dolls.Porcelain DesignsThe Porcelain Art Guild will exhibit their original porcelain art.

Eden Park BranchArtistically InspiredIrma Alexander exhibits pieces of work utilizing canvas, rocks, wood, and crystals.

Jones Creek Regional BranchYouth Art MonthEpiscopal Middle School students celebrate Children’s Art Month.TaiwanLocal artist Sue Wang exhibits memorabilia from her native Taiwan.

Scotlandville BranchInternational Art ObjectsA collection of objects from various cultures around the world will be on display.

Zachary BranchCrochetMikki Bellard exhibits crocheted items.

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