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n Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 PM nationally renowned cookbook author Holly Clegg will be at

Ascension Parish Library - Gonzales to share her trim&TERRIFIC® tips to help fight arthritis at any age. Author of the best-selling trim&TERRIFIC® cookbook series, Holly will be on hand to answer your questions and autograph cookbooks. Copies of her book, Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Eating Well to Fight Arthritis, will be available for purchase.

A Baton Rouge resident, Holly Clegg has been featured on national television shows such as Fox & Friends, NBC Weekend Today Show, The 700 Club, and QVC; as well as being featured in countless national magazines and websites.

Don’t miss your opportunity to meet a local great and pick up some fantastic tips. Space is limited, so please call 647-3955 to register.

A laska. Known as the last frontier, our 49th state is a marvel of vast natural resources and remarkable beauty. Its remote location and harsh climate give it a

wondrous quality, and its boundless stretches of untamed wilderness are the stuff of legend.

Join Ascension Parish Library- Donaldsonville, for “In Pursuit of Alaska,” on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:30 PM.

Author Jean Morgan Meaux discusses her near fifteen years living in

Anchorage while freelancing for their local newspaper.

Meaux, a graduate of Tulane Law School, will be signing copies of her new release, In Pursuit of Alaska: An Anthology of Travelers’ Tales, 1879-1909.

Registration is required to attend this Turn the Page reading event. Please call the library at 473-8052 to reserve your seat today!

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

Jean Morgan Meaux

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Donaldsonville / 12 Noon My Father’s Daughter

by Tina Sinatra

Dutchtown / 6:30 PM Ragtime

by E. L. Doctorow

Gonzales / 6:30 PM Art of Hearing Heartbeats

by Jan-Philipp Sendker

Galvez / 6:30 PM We Need to Talk about Kevin

by Lionel Shriver

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

"A Young Woman Reading" Freek Van den Berg (1918-2000)

Please join us at Ascension Parish Library-Dutchtown on Thursday, March 13 at 6 PM for a presentation by Louisiana State Trooper Jared Sandifer on Internet Safety.

Trooper Sandifer will be sharing tips on protecting privacy and how to navigate the Internet safely. For more information or to register, please call the library at 673-8699.

“If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.” ― Benjamin Franklin

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

Fertilizer – the Secret to Successful Plant Growth: Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 PM in Galvez Don’t be fooled! Successful gardeners are not born with a green thumb. They know that plants, just like people, need food for growth; but facing the many different types of fertilizer at the nursery can be intimidating. Butch Drewes, horticulturalist and manager of Naylor’s Garden Center, will discuss how to fertilize your plants correctly by exploring fertilizer types and effective procedures recommended to achieve maximum growth for your gardens and landscape. Call 622-3339 to register.

How to Plant – Everything: Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30 PM in Gonzales Often the first step in a process is the most important, and this is especially true in gardening. Beginner gardeners quickly learn that planting a tree or rose bush correctly is quite different from planting daylilies or sunflower seeds. Gina Hebert, horticulture research associate at Hammond Research Station, will help us uncover the secrets to successful plantings, and discover techniques for planting everything, from seeds to trees—so you can provide a good beginning for all of your plant materials. Call 647-3955 to register.

Gardening Inside the Box: Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 PM in Donaldsonville Our gardens, particularly vegetable gardens, often follow a traditional predictability. What worked for grandpa works for me! However, research and experience can reveal innovative methods and procedures to make our gardening more productive. Craig Roussel, Ascension Parish horticulture agent with LSU AgCenter, will discuss how to create a raised bed garden to maximize space, minimize time, and increase productivity. Call 473-8052 to register.

Too Darn Hot – But Not for Tropicals: Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 PM in Dutchtown Don’t just dream about lush gardens during the warmer, even HOT, months of the year. You can create your own tropical paradise in your own backyard. Dr. Jeff Kuehny, professor with the LSU AgCenter and director of the Burden Center, will explore the use of colorful, dramatic tropicals in the south Louisiana landscape, and give important information for growing these plants successfully. Call 673-8699 to register.

Double Jackpot

for Gardeners

Forum & Plant Swap April 24th

6 PM Gonzales

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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 647-3955.

Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A & M College - Baton Rouge

A scension Parish Library is hosting a six-week series of readings and discussions about World War II as a national and personal experience for Americans and their adversaries. The program, I’ll Be Seeing Y ou …

America and World War II, is being offered as part of the Readings in Literature and Culture (RELIC) series sponsored by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH).

I’ll Be Seeing You … America and World War II meets each Tuesday starting March 25 and concluding on Tuesday, April 29 from 6-8 PM, at the library’s Gonzales location, 708 S. Irma Boulevard. Readers, who are interested in committing to the program, must register in advance, either in person or by calling the library at 647-3955. Every reader receives a set of program books to check out, so they must have a current library card or apply for one. Registration is limited .

Dr. Charles Elliott, Assistant Director of Southeast Louisiana Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University, leads six sessions with open discussions supported by several texts: Incredible V ictory: The Battle of Midway by Walter Lord; Guadalcanal Diary by Richard Tregaskis; Japan at War: An Oral History by Haruko Taya Cook; The Mighty Eighth: The Air War in Europe as Told by the Men Who Fought It by Gerald Astor; D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of World War II by Stephen Ambrose; Voices from the Third Reich: An Oral History by Johannes Steinhoff; and Double V ictory: A Multicultural History of America in World War II by Ronald Takaki.

I’ll Be Seeing You … offers readers a glimpse into the nature of the war as Americans fought it on the high seas of the Pacific and in the plains of Europe, including the perspective of America’s principal opponents – Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. “The largest war ever fought on the planet shaped the course of world history, and especially the direction of our nation. While World War II from the American perspective is always going to be viewed as a just and victorious war, we have an obligation to reexamine assumptions and evidence about what shaped the war’s outcome and how war fighting related to American values and human behavior. The program’s readings will provide for many opportunities to explore these issues and appreciate the experience of war,” observed Jim Segreto, Director of RELIC Library Programs for LEH.

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Bones of Father of Europe Found Edited from Discovery News

Bones from Charlemagne's golden casket in Aachen Cathedral in Germany likely do belong to the warrior-king, say Swiss and German scientists who have studied the remains for 26 years.

"It might appear as an obvious conclusion but it isn't. Charlemagne was exhumed and reburied many times with parts of his body given away as relics, so identifying his skeleton is not an easy task," said Frank Rühli, Head of the Center for Evolutionary Medicine at the University of Zurich in Switzerland.

"The bones appear to belong to a single individual, an old and rather tall man. This matches contemporary descriptions of Charlemagne," Rühli said.

Charlemagne managed to forge the first

empire in Europe after the demise of the Roman Empire. He died, possibly of pleurisy, after having ruled as Emperor for just over 13 years. Buried in the German Cathedral the same day as his death, on Jan. 18, 814, the father of Europe has not really rested in peace.

His tomb was first opened by the Emperor Otto III in the year 1000. According to contemporary chronicles, as Otto entered the underground chamber, he was struck by the vision of Charlemagne seated upon a throne, wearing a golden crown and holding a scepter, his fingernails sticking out the gloves.

"He had not lost any of his members to decay, except only the tip of his nose. Emperor Otto replaced this with gold, took a tooth from Charles's mouth, walled up the entrance to the chamber and withdrew," the Chronicle of Novalesia, written about 1026, reported.

In 1165, Frederick I, also known as Barbarossa, re-opened the tomb, displayed the remains as holy relics, then buried Charles in a marble sarcophagus beneath the floor of the cathedral. Fifty years later, Frederick II re-interred him in a casket made of gold and silver.

In 1349, some of Charlemagne's bones were removed and kept as relics by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. After five undisturbed centuries, the founder of the Holy Roman Empire was exhumed again in 1861 for research purposes.

Scientists reconstructed the skeletal remains and came to understand what may have been behind the emperor's names: Charlemagne or Carolus Magnus (meaning "Charles the Great" as well as "Charles the Big"). His skeleton suggested he was surprisingly tall for his time.

In 1988, scientists secretly opened his sarcophagus one more time to reveal 94 bones and bone fragments. The researchers also discovered bones in a golden bust that were believed to belong to the famous leader.

More recently, in 2010, Church authorities made available to Rühli and colleagues the left tibia from the Shrine. X-rays and CT scan analysis confirmed that Charlemagne was indeed a tall man, standing about 1.84 meters (6 feet) tall. "He must have towered

over 98 out of a 100 persons in his time," Rühli said.

Oddly, Charles's father, known as Pepin the Short, was just around 5 feet tall. Analyzing the bone, Rühli and Australian colleague Maciej Henneberg also discovered that Charlemagne may have been thin. However, no serious illness was detected in the bones.

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

Charlemagne: The Great Adventure, Derek Wilson, 944.014 WIL

The Age of Charlemagne, David Nicolle, 944.01 NIC

Becoming Charlemagne: Europe, Baghdad, and the Empires of A.D. 800, Jeff Sypeck, 944.01 SYP

Charlemagne: The Life and Times of an

Early Medieval Emperor, Tehmina Bhote, X 944.0142 BHO

Charlemagne, Dale Evva Gelfand, X 944.014 GEL

The Holy Roman Empire and Charlemagne in World History, Jeff Sypeck, X 944.014 SYP

Charlemagne's Shrine

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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 *

Small business owners can take advantage of the free small business consulting the library offers on the second Monday of each month in Galvez and the second Wednesday of each

month in Donaldsonville. Persons wanting to start or improve a small business receive private, two-hour consulting sessions 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 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) 922-0998.

Monday March 10

Galvez

Wednesday March 12

Donaldsonville

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 at two library locations each month by appointment: the first Tuesday morning and third Tuesday afternoon at the library in Gonzales and the second and third Thursday evenings at the library in Dutchtown.

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.

Thursday March 13 4 - 5 PM 5 - 6 PM 6 - 7 PM

Thursday March 20 4 - 5 PM 5 - 6 PM 6 - 7 PM

Tuesday March 11 9 – 10 AM 10 – 11 AM 11 – 12 Noon

Tuesday March 18 1 – 2 PM 2 – 3 PM 3 – 4 PM

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THURSDAY, MARCH 13 6:30 PM

DONALDSONVILLE

If you would love to attend Storytime, but can’t because of your busy schedule, then now is your chance. Join us for a storytime designed for the whole family. With stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Family storytime is open to all ages. A parent or caregiver must attend with their child. For more information, call APL - Donaldsonville at 473-8052.

If you love hearing stories before bedtime, then put on your PJ’s, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for Pajama Storytime. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, this month’s theme will be green. We’ll read great stories, sing fun songs, and you’ll get to make your very own shiny beaded shamrock to take home!

This program is designed for children ages 7 and younger and their families. For more information, call the library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

TUESDAY, MARCH 11 6:30 PM DONALDSONVILLE & DUTCHTOWN

THURSDAY, MARCH 13 6:30 PM GONZALES & GALVEZ

Research shows that reading to young children from birth significantly increases their chances of thriving in school. Through its seasonal storytime series, Ascension Parish Library introduces young children to letters, words, and sounds through a variety of fun-filled programs designed to help foster early literacy skills. Ascension Parish Library offers four types of storytimes based on the needs of developing children:

Lap-sit Storytime - babies from birth through crawling. T Thursdays 10 AM March 6 - March 27 Gonzales, Galvez, & Dutchtown

Toddler Storytime - walking through age 2. Wednesdays 10 AM March 5 - March 26 All library locations

Preschool Storytime - ages 3 through 5. Wednesdays 11 AM March 5 - March 26 Gonzales, Galvez, & Dutchtown

Bilingual Storytime - all ages who speak Spanish, English, or both. Thursdays 11 AM March 6 & 20 Gonzales Registration is required. To register, or for more information, call Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

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SODA STRAW WEAVING

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 11 AM GONZALES

Enjoy making a yarn bookmark, bracelet, or headband at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales. We will learn how to weave on a loom made out of soda straws. This fun and easy craft is a great introduction to weaving. Choose your own design and get creative!

This program is for children in grades 2-5. For more information, please call APL - Gonzales at 647-3955.

THURSDAY, MARCH 6 6 PM DONALDSONVILLE

TUESDAY, MARCH 18 6 PM DUTCHTOWN

TUESDAY, MARCH 25 6 PM GALVEZ

THURSDAY, MARCH 27 6 PM GONZALES

Join us for a special Mini Movie Drive-In! We’ll use paper plates, construction paper, markers, and more to convert cardboard boxes into cool kiddie cruisers. Then, we’ll climb into our newly created cars to watch a few 5 minute mini movies. After the program, you'll get to take your cool new cruiser home with you!

This program is designed for children ages 5 and younger and their families. Registration is required and space is limited, so call early to reserve your spot! To register, or for more information about this program, call Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27 6 PM DONALDSONVILLE In celebration of Read Across America Day, children of all ages are invited to come have “Fun with Dr. Seuss” at Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville. Enjoy a spirited reading of the timeless classics One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish and Horton Hatches the Egg. Try your luck at our wacky fishing game, and take home your very own Dr. Seuss-themed coloring sheets. For more information about this program, call APL - Donaldsonville at 473-8052.

Ascension Parish Library is proud to present “Fun with Dr. Seuss” as part of a larger regional program, Turn the Page. Turn the Page is a literacy program which encompasses the greater New Orleans area.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18 6 PM GALVEZ

The show must go on! If you love acting, or just want to be a little more spontaneous, then join us at the Galvez location of Ascension Parish Library. We’ll prepare for a plethora of curtain calls by learning all about improvisational acting and practicing a few terrific improvisational exercises.

This program is designed for tweens in grades 4-8. For more information, call APL - Galvez at 622-3339.

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to keep up to

answer to last month’s brain teaser: COMING SOON

E. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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

3/5: Kokusaika 4 PM Gonzales 3/8: Button Trees 10:30 AM Gonzales 3/15: ACT Practice Test 9 AM Gonzales 3/15: Button Trees 10:30 AM Dutchtown 3/18: Button Trees 6:30 PM Donaldsonville 3/20: DDR 4:30 PM Dutchtown 3/20: Teen Book Club 5:30 PM Galvez 3/25: Open Mic Night 6:30 PM Dutchtown 3/26: ACT Scores Back Session 6 PM Gonzales 3/27: Button Trees 6:30 PM Galvez

Don’t miss your opportunity to prepare for the ACT test at Ascension Parish Library! The library will administer a free practice ACT test on Saturday, March 15 at the Gonzales location, courtesy of Princeton Review of Baton Rouge. This written practice test begins at 9 AM and will last approximately 4 hours. Space is limited, so registration is required and begins on March 1. Remember to bring your calculators to the test!

A Scores Back Session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26 at 6 PM in Gonzales. This seminar, featuring a representative from the Princeton Review, will help parents and students navigate the important road through testing and college admissions. Topics included are an in-depth look at the practice test, an overview of the ACT and SAT, and students’ high school timelines. Students who attended the practice test, and their parents, are encouraged to attend!

For more information on this program, or if you need assistance with online registration, please call APL – Gonzales at 647-3955.

ACT Practice Test & Scores Back Session

Saturday, March 8 10:30 AM Gonzales Saturday, March 15 10:30 AM Dutchtown Tuesday, March 18 6:30 PM Donaldsonville

Thursday, March 27 6:30 PM Galvez Button Trees are all the rage on the internet, and now you can make your own at Ascension Parish Library! At Mom & Me Craft Time, you will work with acrylic paint, glue, and buttons to create a relief painting of a colorful button tree on canvas. Craft with your mom to create a one of a kind, mixed media masterpiece!

Mom & Me Craft Time is open to tweens and teens in grades 4 and up, and their moms. Registration is required and space is limited. To register, or for more information about this program, please call Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

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Did you know …

The people of Chicago celebrate St. Patrick's Day by dyeing the Chicago River green. The tradition started in 1962. Today, 40 tons

of dye is used, which keeps the river green for several hours.

Calling talented teens - it’s time for a n o t h e r g r e a t r o u n d o f entertainment at the public library. Bring your talent and 10 minutes of material, or two songs, to perform in front of a crowd. On Tuesday, March 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in Dutchtown, come listen and play in a supportive setting and have fun all at once.

For more information about this program, call APL - Dutchtown at 673-8699.

Everyone knows how fun it is to play Gomoku, but have you tried other popular Japanese games? On Wednesday, March 5 at 4 PM in Gonzales, learn about and play Menko, Sugoroku, and Ninuki-renju. Let the competition begin!

Kokusaika is Japanese for “internationalization,” and that’s what this club is all about! If you’re interested in learning about the culture and history of Japan … if you like cosplay, playing Gomoku, folding origami, or discussing anime and manga, this club is for you! This program is open to all teens ages 12 through 18. For more information about this program, please call APL - Gonzales at 647-3955.

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, March 20

at 5:30 PM in Galvez. This program is open to all teens in 6th grade

and above. For further information, call APL - Galvez

at 622-3339.

Teens, come show off your dance moves at Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown! We will be playing the video game Dance Dance Revolution on Thursday, March 20 at 4:30 PM.

Beginners and experts are welcome to dance the afternoon away! This program is for teens in grades 6th and above. Call 673-8699 for more information.

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 March 26 - 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 8, the world's most popular operating system. Recommended for beginners.

Internet Basics March 6 - 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 March 25 - 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 Microsoft Word 2013 March 11 - 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 March 26 - 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 March 31 - 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 March 11 - 10 AM - 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 March 24 - 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 March 27 - 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.

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Ancestry Library Edition is one of the most important genealogical collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas. This collection has more than 4,000 databases and two billion names, and its valuable content is a strong complement to HeritageQuest Online.

Its 4,000 databases include key collections such as U.S. Federal Census images and indexes from 1790 to 1930; the Map Center containing more than 1,000 historical maps; American Genealogical Biographical Index (over 200 volumes); Daughters of the American Revolution Lineage (over 150 volumes); The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1630; Social Security Death Index (updated monthly); WWI Draft Registration Cards; Federal Slave Narratives; and a strong Civil War collection. In the coming year, still more indexes and original images will be added to the new Immigration collection.

Ancestry Library Edition also offers an online library of periodicals and newspapers. You will also find a link to Ancestry World Tree which allows patrons to keep track of their family tree and to share it with others.

Whether you are just starting out in genealogy or are a seasoned veteran, the Ascension Parish Library has the information you need. Ancestry Library Edition is available in the library only.

Visit any of the Tech Rooms or computer areas for access to this most important genealogical resource. For a complete list of Databases available at APL, visit us online at www.myAPL.org or ask any staff member.

March 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4

Library Closed for

Mardi Gras

5 Toddler Storytime 10 AM All locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

Kokusaika-a Teen Japanese Culture Club 4 PM Gonzales

6 Lap-sit Storytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Bilingual Storytime 11 AM Gonzales

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

Internet Basics 6 PM Gonzales

Mini Movie Drive-In 6 PM Donaldsonville Registration required

7 8 Mom & Me Craft Time: Button Trees 10:30 AM Gonzales Registration required

9 Daylight Saving Time Begins SPRING FORWARD

10 LSBDC Free Small Business Consulting - Galvez Call 922-0998 for appointment

11 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring - Gonzales Call 381-7130 for appointment

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 10 AM Gonzales

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 10 AM Donaldsonville

Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Donaldsonville & Dutchtown

Gardening: Fertilizer - the Secret to Successful Plant Growth 6:30 PM Galvez Registration required

Starting & Financing a Small Business 6:30 PM Gonzales Registration required

12 LSBDC Free Small Business Consulting - Donaldsonville Call 922-0998 for appointment

Toddler Storytime 10 AM All locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

13 Lap-sit Storytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

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

Internet Safety Seminar 6 PM Dutchtown Registration required

Family Storytime 6:30 PM Donaldsonville

Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Gonzales & Galvez

14 15 ACT Practice Test 9 AM Gonzales Registration required

Mom & Me Craft Time: Button Trees 10:30 AM Dutchtown Registration required

16 17 18 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring - Gonzales Call 381-7130 for appointment

Improv Night! 6 PM Galvez

Mini Movie Drive-In 6 PM Dutchtown Registration required

Gardening: How to Plant Everything 6:30 PM Gonzales Registration required

Mom & Me Craft Time: Button Trees 6:30 PM Donaldsonville Registration required

19 Toddler Storytime 10 AM All locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

In Pursuit of Alaska: Travelers’ Tales, 1879-1909 6:30 PM Donaldsonville Registration required

20 Lap-sit Storytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Bilingual Storytime 11 AM Gonzales

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

Dance Dance Revolution 4:30 PM Dutchtown

Teen Book Club 5:30 PM Galvez

Eating Well to Fight Arthritis 6:30 PM Gonzales Registration required

21 22 Soda Straw Weaving 11 AM Gonzales

23 24 Job Searching on the Internet 6 PM Gonzales

25 Discovering Email 10 AM Gonzales

*RELIC: I’ll be Seeing You … America and World War II 6 PM Gonzales Registration required

Mini Movie Drive-In 6 PM Galvez Registration required

Teen Open Mic 6:30 PM Dutchtown

Gardening: Inside the Box 6:30 PM Donaldsonville Registration required

26 Introduction to Windows 8 10 AM Gonzales

Toddler Storytime 10 AM All locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 6 PM Gonzales

ACT Scores Back Session 6 PM Gonzales

27 Lap-sit Storytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

A Guide to Writing Resumes 6 PM Gonzales

Fun with Dr. Seuss 6 PM Donaldsonville

Mini Movie Drive-In 6 PM Gonzales Registration required

Mom & Me Craft Time: Button Trees 6:30 PM Galvez Registration required

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30 31 Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013 6 PM Gonzales

1 *RELIC: I’ll be Seeing You … America and World War II 6 PM Gonzales Registration required

Gardening: Too Darn Hot - But Not for Tropicals 6:30 PM Dutchtown Registration required

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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

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

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Cia is a freshman at the University in Tosu City with her hometown sweetheart, Tomas-and though the government has tried to erase her memory of the brutal horrors of The Testing, Cia remembers. Her attempts to expose the ugly truth behind the government’s murderous programs put her-and her loved ones-in a world of danger. The future of the Commonwealth depends on her.

JUVENILE

Sophie's Squash Miller, Pat Zietlow X MIL On a trip to the farmers' market with her parents, Sophie chooses a squash, but instead of letting her mom cook it, she names it Bernice. From then on, Sophie brings Bernice everywhere, despite her parents' gentle warnings that Bernice will begin to rot. As winter nears, Sophie does start to notice changes .... What's a girl to do when the squash she loves is in trouble?

What is truly "fresh" produce? Why is it important to protect your senses? Are airport scanners hazardous? Dr. Agus eye-opening responses will help you develop new, effective patterns of personal health care so you can maintain your health using the latest and most reliable science.

YOUNG ADULT

Independent Study Charbonneau, Joelle YA CHA In the series debut The Testing, sixteen-year-old Cia Vale was chosen by the United Commonwealth government as one of the best and brightest graduates of all the colonies . . . a promising leader in the effort to revitalize postwar civilization. In Independent Study,

ADULT FICTION

Hollow City: the Second Novel of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Riggs, Ransom RIG This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine’s island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other unexpected surprises.

ADULT NON-FICTION

A Short Guide to a Long Life Agus, David 613.2 AGU A Short Guide to a Long Life is divided into three sections (What to Do, What to Avoid, and Doctors Orders) that provide the definitive answers to many common and not-so-common questions: Who should take a baby aspirin daily? Are flu shots safe? Are vitamins bad for you?

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