ASCENSION PARISH LIBRARY Donaldsonville 500 Mississippi Street Phone: (225) 473-8052 Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM Tuesday & Thursday . 8:30AM—8:00PM Saturday ....................... 8:30AM—12:30PM Gonzales 708 S. Irma Blvd. Phone: (225) 647-3955 Monday—Thursday ... 8:30AM—8:00PM Friday & Saturday ….. 8:30AM—5:30PM Sunday ……………….. 2:00PM—6:00PM Galvez 40300 Hwy. 42 Phone: (225) 622-3339 Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM Tuesday & Thursday . 8:30AM—8:00PM Saturday ....................... 8:30AM—12:30PM Dutchtown 13278 Hwy. 73 Phone: (225) 673-8699 Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM Tuesday & Thursday . 8:30AM—8:00PM Saturday ....................... 8:30AM—12:30PM AS VETERANS DAY DRAWS NEAR, WE COME TOGETHER TO HONOR THE SACRIFICES OF THE VALIANT MEN AND WOMEN WHO’VE GIVEN SO MUCH TO ENSURE OUR FREEDOMS AND PROTECT OUR WAY OF LIFE. IN RECOGNITION OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED, APL - DONALDSONVILLE CELEBRATES THE HISTORY OF OUR ASCENSION PARISH VETERANS. (Continued on page 3) with Tanya Whitney, USA, Ret. N OVEMBER 4 6:30 PM APL D ONALDSONVILLE Tanya Whitney, USA, Ret. LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR NOTICE OF CHANGES AT APL – GALVEZ You’ll notice lots of activity and some major changes in the upcoming months at our Galvez location. Please pardon our progress. FIRST: Construction on Hwy 42 has now reached the front of the Galvez library. This road construction will affect parts of our front parking lot. For additional space, we will begin parking in some of the grassy areas on the property. We will make every effort to provide sufficient parking for patrons to attend all of our programs and events. As parking patterns change, we will keep you informed. SECONDLY: It’s happening! And we’re excited! The expansion and renovation of the Galvez library will soon be underway. The current 10,000 square foot facility, built in 1992, will be expanded to 23,000 square feet. When population grows, so do we, as we continue to grow and change to meet the needs of our patrons. Please be assured that the library will remain open as much as possible. As construction proceeds, there will be a few weeks where the library will be closed – but only for a few weeks. Watch for updates in this newsletter, on our website at www.myAPL.org, or on our Facebook page. Thank you for your patience with our growth spurt. Sincerely, Angelle Deshautelles, Library Director “Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.” ― Walter Cronkite
AS VETERANS DAY DRAWS NEAR, WE COME TOGETHER TO HONOR
THE SACRIFICES OF THE VALIANT MEN AND WOMEN WHO’VE GIVEN SO MUCH
TO ENSURE OUR FREEDOMS AND PROTECT OUR WAY OF LIFE.
IN RECOGNITION OF ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED,
APL - DONALDSONVILLE CELEBRATES
THE HISTORY OF OUR ASCENSION PARISH VETERANS.
(Continued on page 3)
with Tanya Whitney, USA, Ret.
NOVEMBER 4 6:30 PM
APL DONALDSONVILLE
Tanya Whitney, USA, Ret.
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
NOTICE OF CHANGES AT APL – GALVEZ
You’ll notice lots of activity and some major
changes in the upcoming months at our Galvez
location. Please pardon our progress.
FIRST: Construction on Hwy 42 has now reached the
front of the Galvez library. This road construction
will affect parts of our front parking lot. For
additional space, we will begin parking in some of
the grassy areas on the property. We will make every
effort to provide sufficient parking for patrons to
attend all of our programs and events. As parking
patterns change, we will keep you informed.
SECONDLY: It’s happening! And we’re excited!
The expansion and renovation of the Galvez library
will soon be underway. The current 10,000 square
foot facility, built in 1992, will be expanded to
23,000 square feet. When population grows, so do
we, as we continue to grow and change to meet the
needs of our patrons.
Please be assured that the library will remain open as
much as possible. As construction proceeds, there
will be a few weeks where the library will be closed
– but only for a few weeks.
Watch for updates in this newsletter, on our website
at www.myAPL.org, or on our Facebook page.
Thank you for your patience with our growth spurt.
Sincerely,
Angelle Deshautelles, Library Director
“Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.” ― Walter Cronkite
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Thursday, November 5, 2015
Donaldsonville - 12 Noon Jamrach’s Menagerie
by Carol Birch
Dutchtown - 6:30 PM Nowhere Else on Earth by Josephine Humphreys
Gonzales - 6:30 PM
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Galvez - 6:30 PM A Wicked Snow by Greg Olsen
If you are interested in attending a book
club meeting at any location, please call to see if space is available.
Registration is required.
Compensation by Harrison Fisher (1916)
With so many “fad” diets out there, it’s often difficult to decide which one works best! Author Melissa Monroe McGehee suffered with this problem for years. She suffered with her weight from childhood, and this problem worsened with the birth of her first child.
In order to combat her weight issues, she created a grain-free, sugar-free, and hunger-free cookbook, Satisfying Eats. Melissa will discuss her journey, share some of her favorite recipes, and answer questions at the book talk and book signing to be held at APL – Galvez.
For more information or to register, please call the library at 622-3339.
Saturday, November 7 10 AM Galvez
“Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably.” ~ C. S. Lewis
NOTE: Attendance at l ibrary programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for APL publicity purposes.
updated platform coming this month!
“The library lets you borrow the beauty and keep the knowledge..” ~Author Unknown
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Master Sergeant Tanya Whitney of the U.S. Army, an aircraft mechanic and maintenance supervisor on both helicopters and fixed winged aircraft, who served in the Middle East as part of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, highlights the bravery of Ascension area veterans from the American Revolution all the way to the present day. As chairperson of the Ascension Veterans Memorial Committee, she’ll share stories of local veterans she’s met as part of the creation of Veterans Park. Registration is required to attend this informative look at these local heroes, and seats are sure to go quickly. Call the library at 473-8052 to reserve your spot, today!
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The holiday season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than by crafting your own delightfully tacky holiday-themed sweater! You bring an old sweater (any old sweater) and we’ll provide all the embellishments—fringe, tinsel, Christmas ornaments, puff paint—so you can look especially festive just in time for the holiday season!
We’ll be making ugly holiday sweaters at Ascension Parish Library - Dutchtown on Thursday, November 19, at 6:30 PM (so your sweater is ready for even the earliest holiday parties!). For more information, please call the library in Dutchtown at 673-8699.
Thursday, November 19, 6:30 PM, Dutchtown Ascension Parish Library - Gonzales will hold an introductory knitting class on November 21 at 10:30 AM.
We will provide everything that you need to learn some basic knitting stitches. You’ll even leave the program with a finished square that you can use for a pot holder, or as a start to a much larger project!
Space is limited. Please call 647-3955 for more information or to register.
Saturday, November 21
10:30 AM Gonzales
Do you have a marketing plan? Are you familiar with the concepts that are considered when developing a marketing plan? Do you know where to find research information that would be helpful in marketing your business? Have you considered who is your customer and will your sales/service area provide access to those customers?
Join us at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales as marketing plans, marketing research, and the components of a good marketing strategy are discussed on Thursday, November 19, at 6:30 PM.
The Marketing for Business Success seminar will be presented by William Hawn, trainer and counselor with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A & M College.
To register for this seminar, call the library at 647-3955.
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native South America, the Spanish began introducing the potato to Europeans around 1570. But by the time the Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower, the tuber had neither doubled back to North America nor become popular enough with the English to hitch a ride. New England’s native inhabitants are known to have eaten other plant roots such as Indian turnips and groundnuts, which they may or may not have brought to the party.
Both the Pilgrims and members of the Wampanoag tribe ate pumpkins and other squashes indigenous to New England—possibly even during the harvest festival—but the fledgling colony lacked the butter and wheat flour necessary for making pie crust. Moreover, settlers hadn’t yet constructed an oven for baking. According to some accounts, early English settlers in North America improvised by hollowing out pumpkins, filling the shells with milk, honey and spices to make a custard, then roasting the gourds whole in hot ashes.
If you would like to learn more about traditional and new Thanksgiving cooking, check out these books from the library:
Thanksgiving, Lou Seibert Pappas, 641.568 PAP
Thanksgiving, Ellyn Sanna, 641.568 SAN
Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert, Rick Rodgers, 641.568 ROD
Complete Thanksgiving Cookbook: All You Need to Cook a Foolproof Dinner, 641.568 CRO
The Thanksgiving Book: An Illustrated Treasury of Lore, Tales, Poems, Prayers, and the Best in Holiday Feasting, 394.2683 THA
Turkey or no turkey, the first Thanksgiving’s attendees almost certainly got their fill of meat. Winslow wrote that the Wampanoag guests arrived with an offering of five deer. Culinary historians speculate that the deer was roasted on a spit over a smoldering fire and that the colonists might have used some of the venison to whip up a hearty stew.
The 1621 Thanksgiving celebration marked the Pilgrims’ first autumn harvest, so it is likely that the colonists feasted on the bounty they had reaped with the help of their Native American neighbors. Local vegetables that likely appeared on the table include onions, beans, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, carrots, and perhaps peas. Corn, which records show was plentiful at the first harvest, might also have been served, but not in the way most people enjoy it now. In those days, the corn would have been removed from the cob and turned into cornmeal, which was then boiled and pounded into a thick corn mush or porridge that was occasionally sweetened with molasses.
Fruits indigenous to the region included blueberries, plums, grapes, gooseberries, raspberries, and, of course cranberries, which Native Americans ate and used as a natural dye. The Pilgrims might have been familiar with cranberries by the first Thanksgiving, but they wouldn’t have made sauces and relishes with the tart orbs. That’s because the sacks of sugar that traveled across the Atlantic on the Mayflower were nearly or fully depleted by November 1621. Cooks didn’t begin boiling cranberries with sugar and using the mixture as an accompaniment for meats until about 50 years later.
Culinary historians believe that much of the Thanksgiving meal consisted of seafood, which is often absent from today’s menus. Mussels in particular were abundant in New England and could be easily harvested because they clung to rocks along the shoreline. The colonists occasionally served mussels with curds, a dairy product with a similar consistency to cottage cheese. Lobster, bass, clams, and oysters might also have been part of the feast.
Whether mashed or roasted, white or sweet, potatoes had no place at the first Thanksgiving. After encountering it in its
First Thanksgiving Meal From History.com
For many Americans, the Thanksgiving meal includes seasonal dishes such as roast turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. The holiday feast dates back to November 1621, when the newly arrived Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians gathered at Plymouth for an autumn harvest celebration, an event regarded as America’s “first Thanksgiving.” But what was really on the menu at the famous banquet, and which of today’s time-honored favorites didn’t earn a place at the table until later in the holiday’s 400-year history?
While no records exist of the exact bill of fare, the Pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow noted in his journal that the colony’s governor, William Bradford, sent four men on a “fowling” mission in preparation for the three-day event. Wild—but not domestic—turkey was indeed plentiful in the region and a common food source for both English settlers and Native Americans. But it is just as likely that the fowling party returned with other birds we know the colonists regularly consumed, such as ducks, geese, and swans. Instead of bread-based stuffing, herbs, onions, or nuts might have been added to the birds for extra flavor.
Governor, William Bradford
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Ascension Parish Library and SCORE – Baton Rouge offer free, on-site counseling in Ascension Parish for new business start-ups and mentoring for existing businesses. Counseling sessions are held in Gonzales and Dutchtown each month by appointment.
SCORE is a nonprofit association and a resource partner of the Small Business Administration dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide.
Counselors are active or retired business owners and executives with extensive experience, who follow the steps on How to Start and Manage a Successful Business. This includes help on the Business Plan, Financial Forecast, Marketing & Sales, Legal and Accounting Suggestions, Business Insurance Needs, and Bank Loan Package Preparation. SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics and confidentiality.
This year SCORE will begin expanding its education opportunities in the community for small businesses with a new Simple Steps program and a stronger Community Alliance program. These new programs will help SCORE become an even more valuable resource in our community. To learn more, visit the SCORE website at www.scorebr.org.
All counseling sessions are free.
SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics and confidentiality.
Counseling sessions are by appointment only.
To schedule an appointment, call (225) 381-7130 or toll-free, (877) 381-7130.
Please specify which library location you prefer: Gonzales or Dutchtown.
Counseling sessions last for one hour. Sessions start and end promptly on the hour.
SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics
and confidentiality.
Tuesday November 3 9 - 10 AM 10 - 11 AM 11 AM - Noon
Thursday November 19 1 - 2 PM 2 - 3 PM 3 - 4 PM
Resources available include: Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring * Free Small Business Seminars * Free Small Business Guide to Licenses and Permits * Local and National Website Links *
The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge offers free small business consulting by telephone designed to provide professional help in areas of financing, marketing, and accounting to those wanting to start or improve a small business.
For your free, confidential telephone consultation, call (225) 774-9213.
Sponsored by Ascension Parish Library & Louisiana Small Business Development Center
at Southern University and A & M College - Baton Rouge
This two-hour seminar is designed for individuals who want to learn what it takes to start and run a successful small business. The program will focus on helping participants learn how to determine the feasibility of their idea as well as how to obtain a small business loan.
Topics of discussion include the purpose of developing a feasibility/business plan, assessing business risks, marketing strategy development, management planning, financial planning, identifying sources of funds for business start-up, the do’s and don'ts of borrowing money, the loan application process, and the key resources available to get assistance. Registration is required by calling the library at 473-8052.
Tuesday December 1 6:30 PM Donaldsonville
In our seasonal story me series, Ascension Parish Library introduces young children to le ers, words, and sounds through a variety of fun‐filled programs designed to foster early literacy skills. Four types of story mes are offered based on the needs of developing children:
Baby me ‐ Babies from birth through crawling and their parents. Thursdays 10 AM through November 19 Gonzales & Dutchtown
Toddler Story me ‐ Walking through age 2 and their parents. Wednesdays 10 AM through November 18 All library loca ons
Preschool Story me ‐ Ages 3 through 5. Wednesdays 11 AM through November 18 Gonzales, Galvez, & Dutchtown
Bilingual Story me ‐ All ages and their families. Thursdays 11 AM November 12 Gonzales
Registra on is required for all story mes. To register, or for more informa on, call Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473‐8052, Gonzales at 647‐3955, Galvez at 622‐3339, or Dutchtown at 673‐8699.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 6:30 PM DONALDSONVILLE & DUTCHTOWN
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 6:30 PM GONZALES & GALVEZ
If you love hearing stories before bed me, then put on your favorite PJ’s and join us for a Pajama Story me that’s all about fun on the farm. We’ll read great stories, sing songs, and you’ll get to make a ssue box piggy bank to take home.
This program is designed for children ages 7 and younger and their families. For more informa on, call the library in Donaldsonville at 473‐8052, Gonzales at 647‐3955, Galvez at 622‐3339, or Dutchtown at 673‐8699.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 6:30 PM DONALDSONVILLE
If you would love to a end Story me at Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville but can’t because of your busy schedule, then now is your chance. Join us for a story me
designed for the whole family. With stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Family story me is open to all ages. A parent or caregiver must a end with their child. For more Informa on, call 473‐8052.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 10:30 AM DONALDSONVILLE, GONZALES, & DUTCHTOWN
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 6 PM GALVEZ
Fall story mes are almost over, but if you’d like to con nue the fun of stories, songs, and fingerplays at home, join us for DIY Story me. You’ll make egg shakers, a rainbow ring, and your child will color their very own Li le Mouse, Li le Mouse game. We’ll bring out the stuffed animals, puppets, and parachute for some play me fun, and have lots of great books on display for you to check out a er the program. You and your child will leave ready to create your own story mes at home.
This program is limited to children ages 5 and younger and their families. For more informa on, call the library in Donaldsonville at 473‐8052, Gonzales at 647‐3955, Galvez at 622‐3339, or Dutchtown at 673‐8699.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 6 PM GONZALES
Good grief, the new Peanuts movie is coming out! Let’s celebrate Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and all their friends. We’ll hear a Snoopy story, test our Charlie Brown football skills, and make a mini kite. Let’s hope the kite‐ea ng tree doesn’t get it! We will also have Snoopy’s doghouse available for pictures, so parents bring your cameras!
This program is for children of all ages. For more informa on, call 647‐3955.
VOTING BEGINS NOVEMBER 1ST! Voice your opinion on which books you like
best by cas ng your vote for the Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice (LYRC) Award. Nominees include popular books by award‐winning authors at the 3rd‐5th and 6th‐8th grade reading levels. Voters must read at least three of the nominated tles, and all votes are due by January 22, 2016.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
11 AM DUTCHTOWN
Whether you are a first me builder or a master, you’re sure to have fun pu ng the pieces together at APL’s Lego Club. Try to construct our Lego Challenge, or build whatever you like. We provide the Legos, but materials and crea ons must stay at the library, so bring a camera to capture the moment!
Lego Club is for children of all ages. Duplo blocks and Mega Bloks will be available for younger children. Please remember to leave your own Legos at home. We don’t want you to lose your favorite pieces! For more informa on, call 673‐8699.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 6 PM DONALDSONVILLE
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we’re talkin’ turkey. Children of all ages are welcome to gobble up the good mes with us as we enjoy a spirited
reading of The Night Before Thanksgiving and play Hot Potato and Pin the Tail on the Turkey. You can even create your very own colorful turkey from construc on paper.
Registra on is required. To reserve your spot, or for more informa on, call 473‐8052.
Mother Goose
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 6 PM GALVEZ
Come explore your senses at Ascension Parish Library. We’ll learn about sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch as we read stories and perform ac vi es designed to s mulate our senses.
This program is designed for children in grades K‐2. For more informa on, call 622‐3339.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 10 AM DUTCHTOWN
What makes a mood ring change color? How do bath and pool toys change color in hot or cold water? Find out by exploring thermochromism! We’ll make heat sensi ve color changing slime. See firsthand how thermochromic pigments work, and take home some slime to show your friends.
This program is designed for children in grades 2‐5. Registra on is required and space is limited, so call 673‐8699 to register or for more informa on.
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Gonzales 708 S. Irma Blvd Gonzales, LA 70737 (225) 647-3955 Galvez 40300 Hwy. 42 Prairieville, LA 70769 (225) 622-3339 Donaldsonville 500 Mississippi St. Donaldsonville, LA 70346 (225) 473-8052 Dutchtown 13278 Hwy 73 Geismar, LA 70734 (225) 673-8699
Online: www.myAPL.org
11/1: LTRC voting begins 11/4: Kokusaika 4 PM Gonzales 11/12: Wii Afternoon 4:30 PM Dutchtown 11/18: Pizza and Books 4 PM Donaldsonville 11/19: Teen Book Club 5:30 PM Galvez 11/20: Wii Afternoon 4 PM Galvez 11/24: Open Mic Night 6:30 PM Dutchtown
Have a favorite book that you’d like to share with others? Would you like to know what the favorite books are of other teens? If so, Pizza and Books is just the thing for you! The pizza will be plentiful and the books will be interesting. Bring your favorite book and share it with others on November 18 at 4 PM in Donaldsonville.
For more information, call the library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052.
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of non-stop Wii play. We’ll have plenty of exciting games available for you to choose from including Skylanders Swap Force, MarioKart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wii Sports, and more. If you’re already familiar with the games, then join the fun and help the newbies learn a thing or two. Wii Afternoon is scheduled for Thursday, November 12 at 4:30 PM in Dutchtown, and on Friday, November 20 at 4 PM in Galvez.
For more information, call the library in Dutchtown at 673-8699 or in Galvez at 622-3339.
VOTING BEGINS NOVEMBER 1st! Calling all teens! Voice your opinion on your favorite book at Ascension Parish Library by casting your vote in the Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award (LTRC). LTRC was established by the State Library of Louisiana to find out which books you like best. Ten titles have been nominated at the 9th-12th grade reading level. The list includes popular books by award-winning authors, and we want to know which are your favorites!
Teens who wish to vote must read at least two of the nominated titles before voting. Votes must be submitted no later than January 22, 2016. For further information, call the library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.
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for more information on library programs
and events.
“’So what do we do?’ ‘We do what all families do. Grin, bear it, and pass the mashed potatoes.’” ― Heather Brewer, Eleventh Grade Burns
“Books are my friends, my companions. They make me laugh and cry and find meaning in life.” ― Christopher Paolini, Eragon
“Life is a book and there are a thousand pages I have not yet read.” ― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Princess
Calling talented teens - it’s time for another great round of entertainment at the public library. Bring your talent and 10 minutes of material, or two songs, to perform in front of a crowd at Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown on Tuesday, November 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Come listen and play in a supportive setting and have fun all at once.
For more information about this program, call 673-8699.
Whether you’re a fan of Lauren Oliver, Scott Westerfeld, Suzanne Collins, James Patterson, or one of the other zillion authors in the world … if you like to read, and if you like to talk about the books that you’ve read, then you should check out Ascension Parish Library’s Teen Book Club. You’re not
required to read a specific title; just come and discuss the book that’s sitting on the floor by your bed. There’s a good chance that someone else in the club has read it and wants to talk about it too.
Teen Book Club is held on the third Thursday of every month. Our next monthly meeting is on Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 PM in Galvez. For further information, call 622-3339.
“Cosplay” is a portmanteau of the words “costume” and “play.” On Wednesday, November 4 at 4 PM in Gonzales, enjoy an afternoon of socializing with other like-minded teens, and don’t forget to show off your favorite cosplay costume at the same time in this year’s cosplay contest. We’ll even have a photo booth and some props to have your picture taken!
Kokusaika is Japanese for “internationalization,” and that’s what this club is all about. If you’re interested in cosplaying, anime and manga, playing Wii or Gomoku, or learning about Japanese culture, then this club is for you! This program is open to all teens ages 12-18. For more information, call 647-3955.
Did you know …
Although George Washington was the first to create a national day of thanksgiving, it didn't become a national holiday (with a set date) until Abraham Lincoln officially made it the last Thursday of November.
This Broken Wondrous World by Jon Skovron YA SKO All Locations
"My fellow monsters," said Moreau. "No longer will we hide in the shadows, cringing, cowardly, hiding our true potential. You see, the humans do not view us as people. We must force them to expand their view of personhood to include us. By any means necessary." A year ago, Boy, the son of Frankenstein's monster, had never even met a human. Now he's living with his human "family," the descendants of Dr. Frankenstein, in Switzerland. That is, until the maniacal genius Dr.
Moreau, long-ago banished to a remote island for his crimes against humanity, asks for Boy's help. Moreau wants Boy to join his army of animal/human hybrid creatures and help him overthrow human society. Boy will do anything to save this broken, wondrous world from the war that threatens to split it in two. But how much will he have to give up? And is the world worth saving?
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Online resources are available in the library or from your home computer using your library card to log in. Some online resources may require your full library card number and PIN to access. To access our databases, visit www.myAPL.org, click on the Research Databases button or on the navigation menu, scroll down and click on the desired database. For additional information, please contact the library or ask any staff member.
Introduction to Windows 10 November 19 - 10 AM - Gonzales This workshop is intended for people with little or no computing experience. With hands-on practice, participants will become familiar with how to use the basic components of a computer, as well as how to open files and programs in Windows 10, the world's most popular operating system. Recommended for beginners.
Internet Basics November 10 - 10 AM - Gonzales Internet Basics is intended for people with little or no experience with the Internet or the World Wide Web. Participants will be introduced to the Internet, learn how the World Wide Web works, and learn how to explore the World Wide Web using Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Discovering E-Mail November 24 - 10 AM - Gonzales Write letters and instantly send them anywhere in the world with the touch of a key? It is possible! Welcome to the world of e-mail! The workshop will cover a brief history of e-mail, discuss its uses, cover the various types of e-mail (such as online service, web-based e-mail, pop-mail, etc.), discuss the features found in e-mail, and feature hands-on e-mail practice. Already having some internet and computer experience will be helpful to participants.
Introduction to Blogger November 5 - 10 AM - Gonzales Introduction to Blogger is for anyone who is interested in creating a Blog using Blogger. According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary a Blog is “A Web site that contains an online personal journal with reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks provided by the writer.” In the class we will discuss creating a Blogger account, the basics of navigating the blogger interface, and address blogging privacy concerns.
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 November 3 - 10 AM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with and practice using the basic tools of Microsoft Word 2013, such as the basic elements of the Word screen, ruler and toolbar; how to select and modify text; how to cut, copy and paste text selections; how to alter typeface, font size, line spacing, and margins; how to use the spell check and grammar check functions; how to save and print documents; and how to make use of "Help.”
Online Learning @ the Library November 18 - 6 PM - Gonzales Online Learning at the Library will teach individuals about two of the library’s online learning databases, Universal Class and Atomic Training. Universal Class offers online classes
on topics ranging from accounting to web development. Atomic Training offers software training workshops and video tutorials. These are non-credit courses available 24/7 via the internet and are provided for your personal enrichment. These courses are not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 November 19 - 6 PM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with the uses of a spreadsheet and practice using the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2013, including the Menu Bar, Tool Bar and Formula Bar; selecting single cells and groups of cells; entering text and data; calculating sums; and formatting the spreadsheet.
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013 November 30 - 6 PM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with and practice using the basic tools of Microsoft Publisher 2013. Learn how to easily create, customize, and publish materials such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, etc.
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 November 19 - 6 PM - Donaldsonville This program is designed for individuals who want to learn how to enhance presentations by using one of the most popular presentation software programs available. Attendees will create a presentation, make formatting changes, insert clip art, and apply designs, transitions and effects to a presentation. Basic computer and word processing skills are needed.
Job Searching on the Internet November 23 - 6 PM - Gonzales Learn how to use the Internet as a vital tool in your job search. Post resumes on the Internet, send them in your e-mail, find listings of job openings, research companies and careers, and communicate and network with others in your job field. These are a few of the advantages of using the Internet in your job search. In this workshop, we will show you how to make the Internet one of your most valued tools in searching for a job. We will cover how to send your resume over the Internet via the Web, Usenet, or E-mail, and demonstrate how to find a mailing list or access newsgroups via the Web.
A Guide to Writing Resumés November 24 - 6 PM - Gonzales This workshop is designed for first-timers and for those looking to breathe new life into their current resumés. Resumé writing is an essential skill for job seekers. Learn how to write and format a resume that will stand out and create your own resumé using the library’s Career Cruising Database.
Computer Training
The library is pleased to offer this online resource for students, ScienceFlix. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards and designed for unparalleled student engagement, ScienceFlix provides an in depth examination on more than 30 different scientific topics.
Areas of study to include: Earth Science Space Science Life Science Health and Human Body Physical Science Technology and Engineering
Curriculum-driven leveled content is integrated with interactive features and intuitive navigation in this highly engaging mobile-ready science resource. With its emphasis on the latest STEM thinking and the Next Generation Science Standards, ScienceFlix provides students with a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on projects, videos, multiple text types, and more.
ScienceFlix helps students: Develop inquiry-based learning skills Navigate increasingly complex texts Identify and articulate point of view Comprehend a wide range of text
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assassins every step of the way—right back to where he started, in Mother’s Rest, where he must confront the worst nightmare he could imagine.
Walking away would have been easier. But as always, Reacher’s rule is: If you want me to stop, you’re going to have to make me.
Non Fiction: Killing Reagan : the Violent Assault that Changed a Presidency by O'Reilly, Bill MCN ORE
Just two months into his presidency, Ronald Reagan lay near death after a gunman's bullet came within inches of his heart. His recovery was nothing short of remarkable -- or so it seemed. But Reagan was grievously injured, forcing him to encounter a challenge that few men ever face. Could he silently overcome his traumatic experience while at the same time carrying out the duties of
Fiction: Make Me by Child, Lee CHI
“Why is this town called Mother’s Rest?” That’s all Reacher wants to know. But no one will tell him. It’s a tiny place hidden in a thousand square miles of wheat fields, with a railroad stop, and sullen and watchful people, and a worried woman named Michelle Chang, who mistakes him for someone else: her missing partner in a private investigation she thinks must have started small and then turned lethal.
Reacher has no particular place to go, and all the time in the world to get there, and there’s something about Chang . . . so he teams up with her and starts to ask around. He thinks: How bad can this thing be? But before long he’s plunged into a desperate race through LA, Chicago, Phoenix, and San Francisco, and through the hidden parts of the internet, up against thugs and
FROM THE BOOKSHELVESthe most powerful man in the world? In Killing Reagan, O'Reilly and Dugard take readers behind the scenes, creating an unforgettable portrait of a great man operating in violent times.
YA Fiction: The Flash : a Celebration of 75 Years YA FLA
Introduced in 1940, The Flash burst onto the comic book scene with an explosive debut akin to his super-speed powers. He was an instant smash-hit success, as the lightning bolt insignia upon his chest became synonymous with the term "superhero." Even as seven decades have passed, The Flash is still a vibrant part of the DC Comics lore and an integral part of the genre. The Flash: a Celebration of 75 Years collects a wide range of stories featuring the Scarlet Speedster, ranging his seven decades as a mainstay in the DC Comics universe.
