AS

CE

NS

ION

PA

RIS

H L

IBR

AR

Y

In celebration of Louisiana Archaeology Month, Ascension Parish Library will host a program on the New Acadia Project or Projet Nouvelle-Acadie, a grassroots initiative involving multidisciplinary archaeological, historical, and ethnographic research to find and investigate the 1765 settlement of New Acadia, located On the Tech Ridge between St. Martinville and New Iberia, Near Loreauville.

Join us for the presentation, Search for the Lost Colony of New Acadia: A Report on Recent Investigations. Mark Rees, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Principal Investigator of the New Acadia Project will discuss what has been discovered so far. “It’ll be a progress report, basically, of what we did during the summer and a recap of what we did last summer,” said Rees.

One of the main goals of this project, launched more than a year and a half ago, is to find the first traces of the first settlers who founded New Acadia. These archaeological discoveries and investigations of the New Acadia settlement of 1765 will greatly advance existing knowledge of Acadian history and the origins of Cajun culture.

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

Dr. Mark A. Rees, Principal Investigator of New Acadia Project, Professor at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

of Anthropology and Archaeology

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 24 11 AM - DUTCHTOWN

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

Alyne Pustanio, one of the most sought after leading lecturers on the subject of occult, paranormal phenomena, zombie and Voodoo hoodoo folklore, explores the real facts associated with New Orleans’ real haunted tales, as well as those of the state of Louisiana, the greater Gulf Coast, and the world.

(Continued on page 3)

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS?

OR ARE YOU A SKEPTIC? EITHER WAY,

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!

Saturday - October 24 10 AM - Galvez

NOVEMBER 4 6:30 PM

APL DONALDSONVILLE

with Tanya Whitney, USA, Ret.

Coming Soon!

@THELIBRARY Page 2

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Donaldsonville / 12 Noon

Mrs. Lincoln’s Rival

by Jennifer Chiaverini

Dutchtown / 6:30 PM

Rebecca

by Daphne du Maurier

Gonzales / 6:30 PM

The Phantom of the Opera

by Gaston Leroux

Galvez / 6:30 PM

Defending Jacob

by William Landay

If you are interested in attending a book club

meeting at any location,

please call to see if space is available.

Registration is required.

Grandmother Michaud Seen Against the Light (1890) by Édourd Viallard (1868-1940)

NOTE: Attendance at l ibrary programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for APL publicity purposes.

The Ascension Parish Master Gardeners Association, under the direction of the LSU AgCenter, continues the fall 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:

Do-It-Yourself Landscaping October 6 6:30 PM Dutchtown New landscape? Or old, tired landscape? Either predicament is a challenge ... and an opportunity. Martin Moser, a landscape architecture graduate from LSU and project manager at Philip Moser Associates, will help you discover how to create a satisfying new landscape for your home. Learn the design process from start to finish – basic principles, plant materials, and maintenance. You’ll then be able to enhance your home environment with a doable, do-it-yourself landscape project. Call 673-8699 to register.

Discovering Louisiana’s Native Plants October 27 6:30 PM Gonzales Our travels around Louisiana reveal a rich natural environment with each unique region of the state blessed by diverse native flora. Explore our state with Christopher Reid, a state botanist with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, as we discover the characteristics of these different regions. Learn the native plants of each area, including rare or endangered species, and develop a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty of our state. Call 647-3955 to register.

The Ascension Parish Library, in partnership with the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) and the Louisiana Library Association (LLA), is hosting its second annual “Lawyers in Libraries” program on Thursday, October 29. Attorney Artis G. Ulmer, III will provide “Ask-a-Lawyer” sessions beginning at 9 AM at the Gonzales location. Appointments for free legal consultations and notarial services will be provided in one-on-one settings.

The “Lawyers in Libraries” program is part of a larger LSBA initiative called the Legal Education and Assistance Program (LEAP) which provides helpful information to the public via public libraries. On October 29, the LSBA and the LLA aim to have an attorney in a library in each parish in Louisiana.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 647-3955 in advance.

Artis G. Ulmer, III, Attorney Louisiana State Bar Association

THURSDAY OCTOBER 29 9 AM – 3 PM GONZALES

Louisiana History: Perspectives on the Pelican State will continue to meet each Tuesday from 6-8 PM, concluding on October 20.

Registration is required.

Do you have a business plan for your business? A written business plan is the road map to success for businesses. Join fellow business owners and entrepreneurs for this four part Business Plan Development Series to be held at the Dutchtown location on October 13, 15, 20, and 29 at 6:30 p.m. The Business Plan Development series will be presented by William O. Hawn, business consultant with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center. At the end of this series, individuals will be able to identify the detailed sections of a comprehensive business plan and develop a road map for their business operations. Topics of discussions include business basics, business organization/management, marketing development, and financial planning. This series will take individuals from start to finish in developing a business plan that is designed for success. To register for this series, call the library at 673-8699.

October 13, 15, 20, & 29 6:30 PM Dutchtown

@THELIBRARY Page 3

Some of her popular titles include Haunting Tales of Old New Orleans: History, Legends, and Lore, Risks Incidental: Supernatural Dangers of Paranormal Exploration, and Purloined Stories and Early Tales of Old New Orleans. A book signing will follow the program. For more information about this program or to register, please call the Galvez branch at 622-3339.

(Continued from page 1) Haunting Tales of Old New Orleans

It’s often said that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Do you have a perfectly good item that you’d like to be rid of, or are you in the market for discarded items? Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville is connecting people who want to get rid of stuff with people who can use it at Fall Freecycling. Bring in gently used, unwanted items, and see if there are things that you need or want. Come in and see what’s available! Avoid the hassles of garage sales and thrift stores. Don’t miss this great opportunity to clean out your attic and help the environment at the same time! Call 473-8052 for details!

S a t u r d a y O c t o b e r 1 7

9 A M D o n a l d s o n v i l l e

Everyone feels sad or has “the blues” from time to time, but if emptiness and despair have taken hold of your life and won’t go away, you may have depression. Are you or someone you love suffering from depression?

October is Depression Awareness Month. Come join Suzanne Hamilton, LPC, NPC from Ascension Counseling Center at Ascension Parish Library – Galvez on Monday, October 12 at 6:30 PM, to learn how to recognize depression symptoms and get effective help. For more information or to register, please call the Galvez branch at 622-3339.

Monday, October 12

6:30 PM Galvez

Years of “modern” eating and inactivity can lead to health issues. Similar to pre-diabetes, insulin resistance has little to no symptoms, so many people don’t actually know they have it until it’s already progressed to diabetes. Join Dr. Sean DeBarros with St. Elizabeth Physicians at Ascension Parish Library – Galvez on Monday, October 5 at 6 PM, to learn about metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and effective behavioral and lifestyle changes to prevent risk of complications and diabetes. For more information or to register, please call the Galvez branch at 622-3339.

Monday, October 5 6 PM Galvez

@THELIBRARY Page 4

If you would like to learn more about Nazi plunder, check out these books from the library:

The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History, Robert M. Edsel, 940.531 EDS

Hitler's Holy Relics: A True Story of Nazi Plunder and the Race to Recover the Crown Jewels of the Holy Roman Empire, Sidney D. Kirkpatrick, 940.531 KIR

The Amber Room: The Fate of the World's Greatest Lost Treasure Catherine Scott-Clark & Adrian Levy, 947 SCO

Saving Italy: The Race to Rescue a Nation's Treasures from the Nazis, Robert M. Edsel, 940.5345 EDS

The Lost Museum: The Nazi Conspiracy to Steal the World's Greatest Works of Art, Hector Feliciano, 709.44 FEL

On one recent day, the normally quiet area was swarming with tourists, journalists and locals. Nowak, who himself has joined the treasure hunt, said he has seen cars with plates from across Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and elsewhere.

“Have you found it?” people keep saying to each other — mostly in a joking spirit. For it's highly unlikely that any amateur treasure hunter will stumble across the train: If it exists, it will be buried deep in the ground, within a labyrinth of tunnels the Nazis built during the war, probably accessible only with the help of massive machinery and explosives.

If the train and its treasures eventually do turn up, it will belong to the Polish state. Anybody who finds the train will have rights to 10 percent of anything inside. Serious excavation work is expected to start within weeks.

Meanwhile, the Polish military is moving in for a fact-finding mission. And police

are patrolling the area around the clock, to prevent any attempts at secret digging, or other tampering with the site.

The man considered the main living source of the legend is following the excitement from

his home just a few kilometers away. Retired miner Tadeusz Slowikowski, 84, heard from a German man in the 1970s of a train that left the German city of Breslau (today Poland's Wroclaw) in the spring of

1945, as the Soviet army approached. He said the man told him the train disappeared before ever making it to Waldenburg (now Walbrzych) some 65 kilometers (45 miles) to the west.

“I have lived with this mystery for 40 years, but each time I went to the authorities they always silenced it,” Slowikowski told The Associated Press in an interview in his home.

NAZI TREASURE TRAIN Edited from Voice of America

The placid woodlands around this medieval castle town have suddenly become the hottest spot in Poland — as treasure hunters descend on the area in search of a mystery Nazi train said to be laden with gold.

Government reports that two men may have located the legendary World War II treasure, purportedly buried in a secret tunnel in the bowels of the earth, have set off a frenzy of excitement among fortune-hunters from across Poland and beyond.

“It's a true gold rush,” said Andrzej Nowak, a 60-year-old retired teacher who lives near the spot.

Polish authorities recently said that two unidentified men used radar to locate an armored train deep under the woodlands around Walbrzych, and believe it could be the so-called Nazi “gold train.” Rumors have swirled for decades about the train, also said to be filled with weapons, though there is absolutely no evidence that it ever existed.

Retired miner Tadeusz Slowikowski at his home in Wałbrzych, Poland.

This graphic shows the location where the Nazi gold train is suspected to be hidden

@THELIBRARY Page 5

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 October 6 9 - 10 AM 10 - 11 AM 11 AM - Noon

Thursday October 15 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.

Want to start or improve a small business? Start at the library!

Free Small Business Consulting & Mentoring

Free Small Business Seminars

Free Small Business Guide to Licenses and Permits

Local and National Website Links

Free APL Databases

Business Forms on the Web

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.

Page 6

If you love hearing stories before bed me, then put on your favorite PJ’s, and join us for a super fun Pajama Story me that’s all about rep les. We’ll read great stories, sing songs, and you’ll get to make a watercolor chameleon cra to take home. Aprons will be provided, so your pajamas will stay paint free.

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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 6:30 PM

GONZALES & GALVEZ

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 6:30 PM

DONALDSONVILLE & DUTCHTOWN

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 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.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 6 PM GALVEZ

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 Blocks 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.

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:

  Baby me ‐ Babies from birth through crawling and their parents. Thursdays 10 AM October 1 ‐ November 19 Gonzales & Dutchtown

  Toddler Story me ‐ Walking through age 2 and their parents. Wednesdays 10 AM October 7 ‐ November 18 All library loca ons

  Preschool Story me ‐ Ages 3 through 5. Wednesdays 11 AM October 7 ‐ November 18 Gonzales, Galvez, & Dutchtown

  Bilingual Story me ‐ All ages and their families. Thursdays 11 AM October 1, 15, 29, & 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.

@THELIBRARY Page 7

Mother Goose

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 6:30 PM GONZALES

Does it sink? Does it float? Can you make a boat? Parents, bring your preschoolers to learn about science through some really fun hands‐on ac vi es. We’ll test objects’ buoyancy and make our very own li le boats.

This program is for children ages 4‐6 and their parents. Call 647‐3955 for more informa on.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 10:30 AM GONZALES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 6:30 PM DUTCHTOWN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 6:30 PM GALVEZ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 6:30 PM DONALDSONVILLE

Want to listen to stories around a campfire and play with your food without ge ng into any trouble? At Campfires and Marshmallows, we’ll sit around the campfire and listen to great stories like Bear Feels Scared by Karma Wilson, Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds, and Ye , Turn Out the Light by Greg Long. Then, we’ll make sculptures out of marshmallows and toothpicks, listen to some fun creepy music, like Monster Mash, and use marshmallow poppers to make mini‐

marshmallows fly high around the room.

This program is designed for children ages 4‐8, but all ages are welcome. Marshmallows will be used for playing at the program, not for consump on. 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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 6 PM GALVEZ

Do you want to solve a crime? The Ascension Parish Library in Galvez needs volunteers for its crime lab. We’ll perform a few CSI‐style science experiments to break the case.

This program is designed for children in grades 2‐8. For more informa on, call 622‐3339.

Education meets entertainment with the first all-in-one video player, exclusive to libraries! Playaway View® is the first and only video player that was designed with you and your family in mind. No DVDs, downloads, or additional players are needed. Instead, Playaway View comes pre-loaded with multiple videos; you just have to press play! What a great way to learn and view on the go...free from your local library.

Portable - Includes a head-phone jack and speakers. Convenient - Pre-loaded content; no internet or

downloads needed. Durable and Scratch-Resistant - Made with kids in

mind. Multiple Videos - Each View holds hours of great

content, bundling curated content just for you. Chargeable - Simply use the included standard AC

adaptor.

For additional information, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

@THELIBRARY Page 8

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

10/5: Play with Clay 4 PM Gonzales 10/7: Kokusaika 4 PM Gonzales 10/8: Play with Clay 4 PM Dutchtown 10/13: Play with Clay 6 PM Galvez 10/15: Play with Clay 4 PM Donaldsonville 10/15: Teen Book Club 5:30 PM Galvez 10/27: 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, October 27 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, October 15 at 5:30 PM in Galvez. For further information, call 622-3339.

Set free your inner kitsune! Make a statement and dress up your keychain with an adorable fox tail. On Wednesday, October 7 at 4 PM in Gonzales, join us as we take you through all the steps you’ll need to make your very own do-it-yourself fox tail keychain.

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 about this program, call 647-3955.

The Wrath & The Dawn by Renée Ahdieh YA AHD All Locations

Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan, takes a new bride each night, only to have her executed at sunrise. So it is a suspicious surprise when Shahrzad volunteers to marry Khalid, but she has a plan to stay alive and exact revenge for the murder of her best friend and countless other girls. Her wit and will get her through to dawn, but with a catch - she's falling in love with the very boy who killed her dearest friend. She discovers that the boy-king is not all that he seems and neither are the deaths of so many girls. Shazi is determined to uncover the reason for the murders and break the cycle once and for all.

@THELIBRARY Page 9

Circle in the Sand

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 4:30 PM DONALDSONVILLE

Colorful layers of sand piled one atop the other in a mason jar make a bright and cheerful keepsake. Come and create your very own, one of a kind piece of sand art. We’ll provide all the materials you’ll need to make a masterpiece in a bo le.

Tweens in grades 4‐8 are invited to a end. For more informa on, call the library at 473‐8052.

With 80 languages to choose from and ESL courses in 50 languages, Pronunciator is focused on quickly building conversational skills through a combination of interactive online drills, scored quizzes, and downloadable audio lessons and phrasebooks. Each language course has a minimum of 1,500 phrases to learn, and most have 10,000 phrases. Courses are designed for children and adults from beginners to advanced learners.

If you’re on-the-go, Pronunciator offers free apps for iPhones, iPads, and Android phones and tablets. The apps have the same functionality as the web-based version of Pronunciator. So whatever you want to do with Pronunciator, you can do it wherever you are. What’s more, your progress is automatically synced between your devices, so you can go from laptop to mobile phone to tablet without missing a beat. Look for the apps in your device’s app store.

To access Pronunciator, visit the library’s website at www.myAPL.org and click on Research Databases. A valid email address is required to log in.

For additional information, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

for more nformation on library programs

and events.

Play with Clay

Learn the basics of working with polymer clay, then let your imagination go wild. From kawaii minis to sonic screwdrivers to zombies to jewelry, if you can imagine it, you can try to make it. We’ll supply the materials; you supply the imagination!

Play with Clay will take place on Monday, October 5 at 4 PM in Gonzales; Thursday, October 8 at 4 PM in Dutchtown; Tuesday, October 13 at 6 PM in Galvez; and Thursday, October 15 at 4 PM in Donaldsonville. This program is limited to tweens and teens in grades 4 and up. For more information, call the library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

“Harvey wasn't interested in the clothes, it was the masks that mesmerized him. They were like snowflakes: no two alike.”

― Clive Barker, The Thief of Always

“Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows' Eve.”

― Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree

“There’s a TV show where children are taught how to count by a vampire?”

― Cassandra Clare, City of Fallen

Did you know …

Master magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, born in Hungary in 1874 as Erik Weisz, died of peritonitis due to a ruptured, infected

appendix on Halloween in 1926.

@THELIBRARY Page 10

Introduction to Windows 10 October 29 - 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 10, the world's most popular operating system. Recommended for beginners.

Internet Basics October 8 - 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 October 26 - 6 PM - 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 October 14 - 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 October 1 - 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 October 8 - 10 AM - 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 October 29 - 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 October 28 - 10 AM - Donaldsonville 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 October 15 - 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 October 30 - 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 October 28 - 10 AM - 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

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.

APL Databases … Keep up with Business News & Trends from your home or office.

Ascension Parish Library subscribes to a variety of databases to help small business owners stay current with business news and assist with in-depth research. The databases can be used in the library or accessed from your home or office with a current library card.

Business Source Complete … This database is the world's largest resource of full text business publications. It contains far more full text business periodicals than any other database currently available. Business Source® Complete is the overwhelmingly superior database for full text journals in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, banking, finance, etc. As part of the comprehensive coverage offered by this database, indexing and abstracts and full text are available back as far as 1886 or the first issue published. Additional full text, non-journal content includes financial data, books, monographs, major reference works, book digests, conference proceedings, case studies, investment research reports, industry reports, market research reports, country reports, company profiles, SWOT analyses, and more.

To access this database from home or work, click Research Databases on the library’s home page, then enter your Ascension Parish Library card number. Select EBSCO and then select Business Source Complete.

@THELIBRARY Page 11

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

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

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 10 AM Gonzales

Babytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Bilingual Storytime 11 AM Gonzales

2 3

4 5 Play with Clay 4 PM Gonzales

Beat Insulin Resistance through Lifestyle Changes 6 PM Galvez Registration required

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

*RELIC Louisiana History: Perspectives on the Pelican State 6 PM Gonzales Registration required

Do-It-Yourself Landscaping 6:30 PM Dutchtown Registration required

7 Toddler Storytime 10 AM All Library Locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

Kokusaika Japanese Cultural Club for Teens 4 PM Gonzales

8

Babytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Online Learning @ the Library 10 AM Gonzales

Play with Clay 4 PM Dutchtown

Internet Basics 6 PM Gonzales

Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Gonzales & Galvez

9 10 Campfires & Marshmallows 10:30 AM Gonzales

11 12 Depression Hurts 6:30 PM Galvez Registration required

13 *RELIC Louisiana History: Perspectives on the Pelican State 6 PM Gonzales Registration required

Play with Clay 6 PM Galvez

Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Donaldsonville & Dutchtown

LSBDC Business Plan Development Series 6:30 PM Dutchtown Registration required

14 Toddler Storytime 10 AM All Library Locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

Circle in the Sand 4:30 PM Donaldsonville

Introduction to Blogger 6 PM Gonzales

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

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 10 AM Gonzales

Babytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Bilingual Storytime 11 AM Gonzales

Play with Clay 4 PM Donaldsonville

Teen Book Club 5:30 PM Galvez

Mother Goose: Sink or Float 6:30 PM Gonzales

LSBDC Business Plan Development Series 6:30 PM Dutchtown Registration required

16 17 Fall Freecycling 9 AM Donaldsonville

18 19 20 *RELIC Louisiana History: Perspectives on the Pelican State 6 PM Gonzales Registration required

Lego Club 6 PM Galvez

Family Storytime 6:30 PM Donaldsonville

LSBDC Business Plan Development Series 6:30 PM Dutchtown Registration required

21 Toddler Storytime 10 AM All Library Locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

22 Babytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Camp CSI 6 PM Galvez

Campfires & Marshmallows 6:30 PM Dutchtown

23 24 Haunting Tales of Old New Orleans: History, Legends, & Lore 10 AM Galvez Registration required

Search for the Lost Colony of New Acadia: A Report on Recent Investigations 11 AM Dutchtown Registration required

25 26 Discovering Email 6 PM Gonzales

27

Teen Open Mic Night 6:30 PM Dutchtown

Campfires & Marshmallows 6:30 PM Galvez

Discovering Louisiana’s Native Plants 6:30 PM Gonzales Registration required

28 Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013 10 AM Donaldsonville

A Guide to Writing Resumés 10 AM Gonzales Toddler Storytime 10 AM All Library Locations

Preschool Storytime 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez & Dutchtown

Library Board of Control 6 PM Gonzales

29 Ask A Lawyer 9 AM - 3 PM Gonzales Call 647-3955 for appointment

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 10 AM Gonzales

Babytime 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Bilingual Storytime 11 AM Gonzales

Introduction to Windows 10 6 PM Gonzales

Campfires & Marshmallows 6:30 PM Donaldsonville

LSBDC Business Plan Development Series 6:30 PM Dutchtown Registration required

30 Job Searching on the Internet 10 AM Gonzales

31

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

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

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.

*

NON PROFIT

US POSTAGE

P A I D

GONZALES, LA

PERMIT # 32

Ascension Parish Library 708 S. Irma Boulevard Gonzales, LA 70737

Page 12 @THELIBRARY

NON FICTION:

@WAR : The Rise of the Military -Internet Complex by Harris, Shane 355.343 HAR The United States military currently views cyberspace as the “fifth domain” of warfare (alongside land, air, sea, and space), and the Department of Defense, the National Security Agency, and the CIA all field teams of hackers who can, and do, launch computer virus strikes against enemy targets. In fact, as @WAR shows, U.S. hackers were crucial to our victory in Iraq. Shane Harris delves into the frontlines of America’s new cyber war. Recent revelations have shown, government agencies are joining with tech giants like Google and Facebook to collect vast amounts of information. The military has also formed a new alliance with tech and finance companies to patrol cyberspace, and Harris offers a deeper glimpse into

FICTION:

The Girl in the Spider's Web by Lagercrantz, David LAG She is the girl with the dragon tattoo—a genius hacker and uncompromising misfit. He is a crusading journalist whose championing of the truth often brings him to the brink of prosecution. Late one night, Blomkvist receives a phone call from a source claiming to have information vital to the United States. The source has been in contact with a young female superhacker—a hacker resembling someone Blomkvist knows all too well. The implications are staggering. Blomkvist, in desperate need of a scoop for Millennium, turns to Salander for help. She, as usual, has her own agenda. The secret they are both chasing is at the center of a tangled web of spies, cybercriminals, and governments around the world, and someone is prepared to kill to protect it.

FROM THE BOOKSHELVESthis partnership than we have ever seen before. Finally, Harris explains what the new cybersecurity regime means for all of us, who spend our daily lives bound to the Internet — and are vulnerable to its dangers.

YA FICTION: Catacomb by Roux, Madeleine YA ROU

The heart-stopping third book in the New York Times bestselling Asylum series follows three teens as they take a senior year road trip to one of America's most haunted cities, uncovering dangerous secrets from their past along the way. When the trio arrives in New Orleans and the strange occurrences only escalate, Dan is forced to accept that everything that has happened to him in the past year may not be a coincidence, but fate—a fate that ties Dan to a group called the Bone Artists, who have a sinister fascination with notorious killers of the past.