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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 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

In 1912, segregation still ruled every part of life in New Orleans. During Mardi Gras of that year, a group of African-American women learned that their Caucasian counter-parts were planning to parade in costume. Not to be outdone, the women adopted baby doll costumes and joined the parades beginning a tradition that lasted 40 years and is currently seeing a revitalization.

On Tuesday, February 24, at 6:30 PM, Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales will host Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville, a professor at Xavier University and author of the book The “Baby Dolls”: Breaking the Race and Gender Barriers of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Tradition.

Dr. Vaz-Deville will sign copies of the book during a reception immediately following the presentation. For more information or to register, please call 647-3955.

I t’s been nearly 70 years since Jackie Robinson crossed the color-line and became the first African-American to

play on a Major League Baseball team, but the reverberations from his historic achievement are still felt today.

Lori Martin, PhD, Associate Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies at Louisiana State University, will discuss the many obstacles Robinson faced during his time in baseball and the racial struggles that beset this generation’s black sports stars.

In addition, Dr. Martin will be signing copies of her book, “Out of Bounds: Racism and the Black Athlete.”

Registration is required to attend this insightful look at one of the most influential figures in black history. Call the library at 473-8052 to reserve your seat.

Ascension Parish Library will host the presentation, Fort Butler Uncovered, the remarkable story of the historic Fort Butler site located on the west bank of Ascension Parish. Fort Butler was the site of one of the most desperate and courageous battles in our country’s history. More significantly, it is the site of one of the first Civil War battles involving African-American slaves turned soldiers.

Andrew Capone, founder and president of the Fort Butler Foundation, will speak on Fort Butler from the first mention of the area by 1680 missionary explorers, through

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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Donaldsonville / 12 noon

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory

Dutchtown / 6:30 PM White Oleander by Janet Fitch

Gonzales / 6:30 PM Orphan Train

by Christine Baker Kline

Galvez / 6:30 PM The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through

the Madness Industry by Jon Ronson

If you are interested in attending a book club meeting at any location, please call to see if space is available. Registration is required.

“Moments to Myself” ~ Joseph Lorusso

Built in the 1830s, Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana was home to over one hundred house and field slaves.

In 2011, Oak Alley Foundation’s Research and Collections Department embarked on a two-year effort to bring to light the history of Oak Alley’s enslaved community. How did they live? Were they families in the modern sense of the word? How were they treated? These were just a few of the many questions that had gone unanswered that needed to be addressed.

Today, the history of Oak Alley’s enslaved men, women, and children take the shape of a permanent exhibit, which is located on the historic grounds, almost exactly where the original community stood.

If you are interested in learning more about this part of Louisiana’s history, please join us at Ascension Parish Library – Galvez on Monday, February 16 at 6 PM.

Vince Yardas, Director of Research and Interpretation for the Oak Alley Foundation, and Laura Kilcer, Curator of Collections, will share their expertise on this topic. For more information about this program or to register, please call the library at 622-3339.

Monday February 16

6 PM Galvez

Just one of the happy families who sang along at our 11th annual Carols in the Courtyard.

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We are excited to announce that Atomic Training tutorials are now available for our library card holders. With Atomic Training, you have access to online, on-demand video training tutorials on the most popular software.

What is Atomic Training? Atomic Training provides on-demand software training to help businesses, organizations, and individuals gain greater confidence and success in using the technology that is a part of their professional and personal lives.

· Over 60,000 how-to tutorials on more than 150 software applications

· Training on popular software from Microsoft, Adobe, Apple and more

· Answers in minutes, not hours, with guided instruction delivered through video

Simply stated, Atomic Training is a how-to learning resource. This may sound commonplace, but it’s far beyond the ordinary. The key distinction is in the delivery. When the lesson can be found, seen, heard, and performed at the moment of need, learning happens. Browse the collection of our video based training and get started today!

Atomic Training has been providing high impact E-Learning solutions for over 10 years to 16 million+ users in 45 countries.

Whether you need to enhance new employee orientation, transition to updated software, train on a new application, or extend IT support, Atomic Training has the essential training you need to develop and increase technology skills, proficiency, and productivity.

Patrons of all ages can improve job skills and valuable social media skills with unlimited access from the library or at home. Training is also available on mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPad.

Click on the Digital Learning button on the home page, www.myAPL.org,to find Atomic Training.

Beginning in March … a Universal Class and Atomic Training Workshop will be added to the monthly Computer Training schedule. Workshops are held at the Gonzales and Donaldsonville locations on a rotating basis.

The Ascension Parish Master Gardeners Association, under the direction of the LSU AgCenter, presents a series of educational workshops with gardening and landscaping tips geared to both novice and advanced gardeners. The workshops are hosted by the Ascension Parish Library on the following topics:

Vegetable Gardening with the Guys, Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 PM Galvez

Bad Bug Be Gone … Safely, Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 PM Gonzales

Come Home to Native Plants, Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 PM Dutchtown

Plant Swap, Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 PM Gonzales

Vegetable Gardening with the Guys: Although both men and women can be passionate about gardening, growing vegetables really remains a man’s domain. Join Craig Roussel, Ascension Parish County Agent, with a team of master gardeners for an evening with the guys. Through many years of trial and error, these gardeners have developed their own unique approaches to make vegetable gardening easier and more productive. Learn new strategies and techniques that can save time and increase enjoyment as the men share their stories and experiences as vegetable gardeners. To register, call 622-3339.

“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero

its more famous Civil War era, and continuing to present day. Over a twelve year span, Mr. Capone led a team of historians and archaeologists who documented Civil War activities along Bayou Lafourche.

Mr. Capone has been awarded the prestigious Jefferson Davis Medal of Honor by United Daughters of the Confederacy for his efforts in preserving southern history and heritage.

For more information or to register, call 673-8699.

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Did Beethoven's Sick Heart Set the Beat for His Music? From Discovery News A new way of analyzing some of Ludwig van Beethoven's most famous works reveals that his irregular heartbeat could have literally set the beat for them.

A cardiologist, a medical historian, and a musicologist took a close look at several of Beethoven’s compositions, including the final movement, “Cavatina,” in Beethoven’s String Quartet in B-flat Major, Opus 130, a stormy, emotional piece.

“His music may have been both figuratively and physically heartfelt,” said coauthor Joel Howell, a professor of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and member of the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, in a press release.

“When your heart beats irregularly from heart disease, it does so in some predictable patterns. We think we hear some of those same patterns in his music.” In the "Cavatina," the music suddenly becomes dark and sad, with an off rhythm that could mimic an irregular heartbeat. In the musicians' instructions with the piece, Beethoven says to play the section

"beklemmt," which means heavy hearted in German, said the researchers, though it also means anguished or pinched.

That “beklemmt” could mean sadness, but it could also convey the feeling Beethoven likely had of pressure around his heart.

“The arrhythmic quality of this section is unquestionable,” the researchers wrote in Perspectives in Biology and Medicine. The other team members were Zachary D. Goldberger, a cardiologist at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington School of Medicine and Steven Whiting, a musicologist and Beethoven expert from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance.

In other pieces the team studied, they also found arrhythmic patterns. Of course, it can never be proven that something Beethoven physically felt inside made its way into his music.

But, Howell said, “The synergy between our minds and our bodies shapes how we experience the world. This is especially apparent in the world of arts and music, which reflects so much of people’s innermost experiences.”

If you would like to learn more about Ludwig van Beethoven, check out these items from the library:

Adults Beethoven: The Music and the Life, Lewis Lockwood, 780.92 LOC

Beethoven's Symphonies: A Guided Tour, John Bell Young, 784.2184 YOU

The Beethoven Encyclopedia, Paul Nettl, 780.92 NET

Children Ludwig van Beethoven, Eric Michael Summerer, X 780.92 SUM

Beethoven's World, Jennifer Viegas, X 780.92 VIE

The Life and Times of Ludwig van Beethoven, Susan Zannos, X 780.92 ZAN

Beethoven in 1803, painted by Christian Horneman

Portrait of Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stiele,

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Available everywhere — Watch movies on any Internet-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet with a Web browser! Online resources, including indieflix, 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 indieflix, visit www.myAPL.org, click on the Digital Media button and click on indieflix. For additional information, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

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 *

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 – Counselors to America’s Small Business, is a nonprofit association and a resource partner of the Small Business Administration. SCORE is 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 1-hour. Sessions start and end promptly on the hour.

SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics

and confidentiality.

Tuesday February 3 9 - 10 AM 10 - 11 AM 11 AM - Noon

Thursday February 19 1 - 2 PM 2 - 3 PM 3 - 4 PM

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The Ascension Parish Library and Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge offer free small business consulting. Small business owners wanting

to start or improve a small business receive private consultations in person or by telephone designed to provide professional help in areas of financing, marketing, and accounting.

Potential small business owners can obtain individualized, detailed assistance in areas including business plan development, financial projections, marketing, licensing requirements, and site selection.

For those wanting to improve their existing business, assistance with reversing cash flow problems, developing sound accounting practices, producing marketing materials and packaging loan proposals is available.

This service is sponsored by the Ascension Parish Library and is a partnership program with the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A & M College – Baton Rouge.

All services are free and confidential. To schedule an appointment, call the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at (225) 774-9213.

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Research shows that reading to young children from birth significantly increases their chances of thriving in school. 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:  

Lap‐sit Story me ‐ Babies from birth through crawling and their parents. Thursdays 10 AM February 5 ‐ March 26 Gonzales & Dutchtown

Toddler Story me ‐ Walking through age 2 and their parents. Wednesdays 10 AM February 4 ‐ March 25 All library loca ons

Preschool Story me ‐ Ages 3 through 5. Wednesdays 11 AM February 4 ‐ March 25 Gonzales, Galvez, & Dutchtown

Bilingual Story me ‐ All ages and their families. Thursdays 11 AM February 5 & 19, March 5 & 19 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, FEBRUARY 24

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.

Mother Goose

Money Matters for Preschoolers

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21

10 AM DUTCHTOWN

Do you want your preschooler to learn about money and coun ng coins? If you answered yes, accompany them while they start developing pre‐math skills through a series of entertaining hands‐on ac vi es and stories that introduce money concepts such as sor ng coins, iden fying coins and their values, going shopping in a “library store,” and making plans to save money by making a bank to take home.

This program is designed for children ages 4‐7. Space is limited, so register early by calling the library at 673‐8699.

If you love hearing stories before bed me, then put on your favorite PJ’s and join us for a super silly Pajama Story me that’s all about monkeys. We’ll read great stories, sing fun songs, and you’ll get to make your very own monkey valen ne 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, FEBRUARY 10 6:30 PM

DONALDSONVILLE & DUTCHTOWN

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 6:30 PM

GONZALES & GALVEZ

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19

6:30 PM GONZALES

Explosions! Lava! Come make an exploding volcano at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales. Join the scien fic fun!

This program is designed for children in grades K‐3, but all ages are welcome. Call the Gonzales loca on at 647‐3955 for more informa on.

Whether you are a first me builder or a master at Lego construc on, you’re sure to have a fun me pu ng the pieces together at Ascension Parish Library’s Lego Club. Try to construct our Lego Challenge, or simply build whatever you like. We provide the Legos, but materials and crea ons must stay at the library, so you might want to bring a camera to capture the moment!

Lego Club is designed 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 622‐3339.

SATURDAY,

FEBRUARY 7

11 AM

GALVEZ

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For addi onal informa on, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

9 AM ‐ 11:30 AM

ALL LOCATIONS

If you love Saturday morning cra ing, join us at Ascension Parish Library for our Countdown to Summer Make and Take Cra . We’ll provide all the cra supplies you need, and you and a grown‐up can enjoy quality me cra ing together. Simply stop by at the me that is most convenient for you. You can take your cra home, hang it in your bedroom, and tear off a bright and colorful chain each day of the school year un l you reach the end of school and the beginning of summer!

This cra is designed for children ages 5‐10 to make with a grown‐up or older sibling. 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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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

2/4: Kokusaika 4 PM Gonzales 2/11: Mardi Gras Madness 4 PM Gonzales 2/12: Mardi Gras Madness 4 PM Dutchtown 2/13: Mardi Gras Madness 4 PM Donaldsonville 2/14: Mardi Gras Madness 11 AM Galvez 2/19: Teen Book Club 5:30 PM Galvez 2/24: Open Mic Night 6:30 PM Dutchtown

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, February 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.

Teens, you can celebrate Fat Tuesday in style at Ascension Parish Library. Listen to classic Mardi Gras music as you craft an attention grabbing mask, earn a stash of beads by answering trivia about this wild and crazy holiday, and decorate your own mini king cake!

Let the good times roll on Wednesday, February 11 at 4 PM in Gonzales, Thursday, February 12 at 4 PM in Dutchtown, Friday, February 13 at 4 PM in Donaldsonville, and Saturday, February 14 at 11 AM in Galvez. For more information, call the library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, Dutchtown at 673-8699, or Galvez at 622-3339.

Valentine’s Day is one of many Western holidays which have been integrated into Japanese culture. Morozoff Ltd. first introduced the holiday to Japan in 1936, running an advertisement aimed at foreigners. Later, in 1953, it began promoting the giving of heart-shaped chocolates … except the advertisements were translated incorrectly, so women give chocolate to men! On Wednesday, February 4 at 4 PM in Gonzales, celebrate Valentine’s Day by making your own Valentine fortune cookie and take-out container gift box.

Kokusaika is Japanese for “internationalization,” and that’s what this club is all about! If you’re interested in Japanese culture, cosplaying, playing Gomoku or Wii, folding origami, or discussing anime and manga, this club is for you! For more information about this program, call 647-3955.

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for more information on library programs

and events.

“His eyes were full of tears. ’After all this time?’ ‘Always,’ said Snape.”

― Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J. K. Rowling

“And now I’m looking at you and you’re asking me if I still want you, as if I could stop loving you.”

― City of Glass, Cassandra Clare

“’You love me. Real or not real?’ I tell him, ‘Real.’“

― Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins

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, February 19 at 5:30 PM in Galvez. For further information, call 622-3339.

ACT Practice Test … Princeton Review will administer a free practice ACT test on Saturday, March 14, at APL - Gonzales. Space is limited, so registration is required and begins on February 2. Those students interested should register by calling any location of the Ascension Parish Library.

Black Scientists : Important f igures in our history

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 6:30 PM DONALDSONVILLE

Did you know that in addi on to inven ng peanut bu er, black scien st George Washington Carver used the peanut to produce such everyday items as soap, ink, and candy? Another black scien st, Daniel Hale Williams, was the first doctor to successfully perform open‐heart surgery. Celebrate Black History Month by learning about contribu ons made by African Americans in the fields of agriculture, medicine, and science, then join with friends in conduc ng a science experiment of your own.

This fun and informa ve event is for tweens in grades 4‐8. Call the library at 473‐8052 for more details.

For The B irds !

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 6 PM GALVEZ We’re having a program that’s strictly for the birds here at Ascension Parish Library in Galvez! We’ll make a bird feeder and a bird nest starter to help our feathered friends get a jump on Spring.

This program is designed for tweens in grades 4‐8. For more informa on, call the library at 622‐3339.

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 8 February 4 - 6 PM - 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 8, the world's most popular operating system. Recommended for beginners.

Internet Basics February 12 - 6 PM - 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 February 3 - 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 February 25 - 6 PM - 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 February 10 - 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.”

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 February 4 - 10 AM - 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 February 2 - 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 February 19 - 10 AM - Gonzales 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 February 24 - 10 AM - 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 February 27 - 10 AM - Donaldsonville 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

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Looking for more books by your favorite author, or want to explore similar authors?

Not sure of the next book in the series you’re reading?

Found a book you love and now want more like it?

On a hold list for the newest best-seller and need something to read while you wait?

Have an Ascension Parish Library staff member show you our databases, NoveList and NoveList K-8, great resources for finding your next favorite book. NoveList and NoveList K-8 are a readers’ advisory service that provide access to information on over 180,000 fiction titles, appealing to readers of all ages and reading levels. The databases helps readers find their next book by offering helpful tools such as author read-alikes,

reading lists, reviews, recommendations, book discussion guides, and more. NoveList and NoveList K-8 offer coverage of thousands of fiction series, making it easy to find other series similar to ones

you have read and enjoyed. Who doesn’t love a good list? Top ten, best of favorites, and award winners’ lists are some of the most used features in NoveList and NoveList K-8. There are Recommended Reads, Grab and Go, Award Winners, and much more. These make it really easy for readers to quickly find lists of great books to read. Ask a staff member how you can start your book search today!

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Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013 6 PM Gonzales ACT Practice Test Registration begins TODAY!

3 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring AM Hours Gonzales Call 381-7130 for appointment

A Matter of Balance 9 AM Gonzales Registration required

Discovering Email 10 AM Gonzales

4 Toddler Storytime 10 AM All locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 10 AM Gonzales

Kokusaika - Japanese Cultural Club for Teens 4 PM Gonzales

Introduction to Windows 8 6 PM Gonzales

5 Lap-sit Storytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Bilingual Storytime 11 AM Gonzales

Library Book Clubs 12 Noon Donaldsonville 6:30 PM Dutchtown, Gonzales & Galvez Registration required

6 7 Lego Club 11 AM Galvez

8 9 10 A Matter of Balance 9 AM Gonzales Registration required

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 10 AM Gonzales

Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Donaldsonville & Dutchtown

11 Toddler Storytime 10 AM All locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

Mardi Gras Madness 4 PM Gonzales

12 Lap-sit Storytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Mardi Gras Madness 4 PM Dutchtown

Internet Basics 6 PM Gonzales

Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Gonzales & Galvez

Black Scientists: Important Figures in Our History 6:30 PM Donaldsonville

13 Mardi Gras Madness 4 PM Donaldsonville

14 Mardi Gras Madness 11 AM Galvez

15 16 Slavery at Oak Alley Plantation 6 PM Galvez Registration required

17 Library Closed

18 Toddler Storytime 10 AM All locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

19 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring PM Hours Dutchtown Call 381-7130 for appointment

Lap-sit Storytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Bilingual Storytime 11 AM Gonzales

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 10 AM Gonzales

Teen Book Club 5:30 PM Galvez

Volcanos! 6:30 PM Gonzales

42: The Truth about Jackie Robinson 6:30 PM Donaldsonville Registration required

Fort Butler Uncovered 6:30 PM Dutchtown Registration required

20 21 Mother Goose: Money Matters for Preschoolers 10 AM Dutchtown Registration required

22 23 24 A Matter of Balance 9 AM Gonzales Registration required

Job Searching on the Internet 10 AM Gonzales

Family Storytime 6:30 PM Donaldsonville

Teen Open Mic 6:30 PM Dutchtown

The Baby Dolls 6:30 PM Gonzales Registration required

Vegetable Gardening with the Guys 6:30 PM Galvez Registration required

25 Toddler Storytime 10 AM All locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

Introduction to Blogger 6 PM Gonzales

26 Lap-sit Storytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

For the Birds! 6 PM Galvez

27 A Guide to Writing Resumés 10 AM Donaldsonville

28 Countdown to Summer Make & Take Craft 9 - 11:30 AM All locations

Programs in BLUE denote a TEEN program for teens in 6th grade and above.

Atención patrocinadores de habla Hispana: Si usted tiene preguntas con respecto a los programas o servicios de la biblioteca, por favor llame a la biblioteca al 647-3955 y hable con Lloyd or Maria.

Phone ... Gonzales … 647-3955 Donaldsonville … 473-8052 Galvez … 622-3339 Dutchtown … 673-8699

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JUVENILE FICTION

Search for the Shadow Key X BAT Batson, Wayne Thomas

The Nightmare Lord has been thrown down, but his throne is no longer empty. Rigby Thames has taken up the evil mantle with Kara Windchil as his queen. Now the only living dreamtreader, Archer Keaton finds himself on the outside of two worlds looking in. Dream Walking Inc. is taking the world by storm, allowing Rigby to build an

unstoppable empire. Worse still, Rigby has unleashed the Tendrils, shadow people who can cross over into the waking world. As Archer's family and friends begin to disappear, unexpected help comes in the form of the Wind Maiden, a mysterious angelic being who seems to know how Archer can rescue his loved ones and defeat the new Nightmare King. But the cost may prove too dear for Archer to pay.

ADULT FICTION:

Blue Labyrinth PRE Preston, Douglas J.

A long-buried family secret resurfaces when one of Aloysius Pendergast's most implacable enemies shows up on his doorstep as a murdered corpse. The mystery has all the hallmarks of the perfect murder, save for an enigmatic clue: a piece of turquoise lodged in the stomach of the

deceased. The gem leads Pendergast to an abandoned mine on the shore of California's desolate Salton Sea, which in turn propels him on a journey of discovery deep into his family's sinister past. But Pendergast learns there is more at work than a ghastly episode of family history: he is soon stalked by a subtle killer bent on

vengeance over an ancient transgression. In short order, Pendergast is caught in a wickedly clever plot, which will leave him stricken in mind and body...and may well end with his death.

ADULT NON-FICTION

Slow Dancing with a Stranger: Lost and Found in the Age of Alzheimer's 362.1968 COM Comer, Meryl

When Meryl Comer’s husband Harvey Gralnick was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease in 1996, she watched as the man who headed hematology and oncology research at the National Institutes of Health started to misplace important documents and forget clinical details that had once been cataloged encyclopedically in his mind. With harrowing honesty, she brings readers face to face with this devastating condition and its effects on its victims and those who care for them. Detailing the daily realities and overwhelming responsibilities of caregiving, Comer sheds intensive light on this national health crisis, using her personal experiences—the mistakes and the breakthroughs—to put a face to a misunderstood disease, while revealing the facts everyone needs to know.

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