Iberia Parish Library May Newsletter

May 2012 www.iberia.lib.la.us

May 13-19 Summer Workshop Registration

during branch business hours St. Peter & Parkview Library

May 29 Summer Kick-Off Party

Starting at 9:30 a.m. @ Main Library

May 7-11 St. Peter Drop-In Craft

2-5:00 p.m. @ St. Peter Library

May 8 A Splash of Local Art

6:00 p.m. @ St. Peter Library

May 15 Let Me Tell You A Story

6:30 p.m. @ Parkview Library *Register by calling 364.7150

May 17 Main Street Book Club

5:30 p.m. @ Parkview Library

May 19 Lydia Drop-In Craft

10:30-2:30 p.m. @ Lydia Library

May 19 Summer Workshop Registration Pull

10:00 a.m. @ Main Library Large Room

May 22 Searching for Authenticity

6:30 p.m. @ Parkview Library

May 28 All libraries are closed for

Memorial Day

The Children’s Summer Workshop registration will begin on

Sunday, May 13 until Friday, May 18. Registration is easy! This year, you can go to the Parkview Library or St. Peter Library during regular business hours

(page 7), and fill out a registration form. Someone at the front desk will be there to assist you if you have any questions or concerns. Registration forms will also

be available online beginning on Sunday, May 13 at www.iberia.lib.la.us.

**You may register at the Main Library during this week IF it is open. The

remodeling process may not be complete by the registration week.

On Saturday, May 19 registration forms can be turned in at the Main Library

until 10:00 a.m. At 10:00 a.m. we will hold the lottery pull in the large meeting room. The entrance is located on the side of the building, across from

the book drop. Please look for signage for further direction. For more information, please contact the Main Library at 364.7150.

The summer has arrived! Let’s celebrate it together at the

annual Iberia Parish Library’s Summer Kick-Off Carnival!

It’s going to be at the newly renovated Main Library on

Tuesday, May 29 starting at 9:30 a.m. There will be

carnival games, prizes, and simple crafts for children ages 3

and up to enjoy. We will hold an awards ceremony for the

14th Annual Bookmark Contest at 10:45 a.m., and will close with a bang with a performance by one-man,

multi-prop, music-filled inventive musical comedian,

Al Simmons. He is our first performer for the summer!

Kick-off Schedule:

9:30 a.m.—Carnival starts 10:45 a.m.—Bookmark award ceremony begins

11:00 a.m.—Al Simmons performs

This event is FREE and sponsored by the Friends of the Library, and the performance is sponsored by The Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office

of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as

administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts & Iberia Parish Library.

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Presenting an evening of art brought to you by the Continuing Education class of UL and your Iberia Parish Library.

The students of the continuing education program want to extend a warm

invitation to the public to view the class’s works of art on Tuesday, May 8th at the St. Peter Library. The exhibit will open at 6:00 p.m. Come and enjoy

the paintings made from many different mediums and allow the spirit of art to relax you. For more information on this event, please call the

Main Library at 364.7150.

Tuesday, May 8 6:00 p.m. St. Peter Library

Mon., May 7 - Fri., May 11 2-5 p.m. St. Peter Library

Starting on Monday, May 7

through Friday, May 11, drop in anytime between 2:00 p.m. and

5:00 p.m. at the St. Peter Library. You will get a chance to make a

special handprint Mother’s Day craft. Younger children may

require more parental assistance. For more information, please call

the St. Peter Branch at 364.7670.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and your

Iberia Parish Library.

Al Simmons

The Story Ship

Roger Day

The Noise Guy

Angela Davis,

the Yarnspinner

Mike Anderson

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Main Library 445 E. Main Street, New Iberia

Front Desk: 364-7024

Children’s: 364-7134

Fax Number: 364-7042 Email: [email protected]

Hours: Closed for renovations.

Coteau Library 6308 Coteau Road, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7430

Email: [email protected]

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Jeanerette Library 411 Kentucky Street, Jeanerette

Phone: 276-4014

Fax: 276-9595


Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Loreauville Library 510 N. Main Street, Loreauville

Phone: 229-6348 Email: [email protected]

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. &

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lydia Library 4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7808


Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Parkview Library 500 Grand Pré Blvd., New Iberia

Phone: 364-7480

Fax: 364-7714


Hours: Mon., Tue, & Fri.,9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wed., Thur., 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sun. 1:30-5:30 p.m. (*Alternating weekends*)

St. Peter Street Library 1111 W. St. Peter Street, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7670

Fax: 364-7261


Hours: Mon. - Tue. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wed. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sun. 1:30-5:30 p.m. (*Alternating weekends*)

Delcambre Library 206 W. Main Street, Delcambre

Phone: 685-2388


Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Members in an independent art class had an art exhibit opening called

L’amour de l’arte: For the love of art, at the Main Library.

Tuesday, May 15 6:30 p.m. Parkview Library

Book it to your Parkview Library on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.

to celebrate the release of Let Me Tell You a Story by the New Iberia

Life Writers. The Life Writing groups began meeting back in 2005 and through thick and thin have shared tales with each other that are

heartwarming, laugh out loud funny, and sometimes heart breaking. Laughter and smiles will be shared as our two classes of

Life Writers share tales, class memories and the release of their first published book. The classes are sponsored by UL's Continuing

Education Department and the Friends of the Library. Make sure your seat is reserved for this memorable night by calling 364-7150.

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At the end of April 15, 2012 from The New York Times.

Print & eBook Fiction 1. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James.

2. Fifty Shades of Darker by E. L. James.

3. Guilty Wives by James Patterson and

David Ellis.

4. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward.

5. Fifty Shades Freed by E. L. James.

Print & eBook Non-Fiction 1. The Big Mess by Hank Haney.

2. Drift by Rachel Maddow.

3. Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo

with Lynn Vincent. 4. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.

5. Wild by Cheryl Strayed.

Hardcover Fiction 1. Lover Reborn by Jodi Picoult.

2. Guilty Wives by James Patterson and

David Ellis.

3. Betrayal by Danielle Steel.

4. Stay Close by Harlan Coben.

5. Elegy for Eddie by

Jacqueline Winspear.

Hardcover Non-Fiction 1. Drift by Rachel Maddow.

2. The Big Miss by Hank Haney.

3. Imagine by Jonah Lehrer.

4. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.

5. American Sniper by Chris Kyle with

Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice.

Children’s Series 1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

3. Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce.

4. The 39 Clues by various authors.

5. Percy Jackson & The Olympians

by Rick Riordan.

Saturday, May 19 10:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. Lydia Library

Make sure you don’t miss Lydia’s drop-in craft on Saturday, May 19!

These May flowers only require your creativity to grow. Stop by anytime

between 10:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Make a May flower craft.

All ages are welcome, however younger children may require more

parental assistance. For more information, please call the Lydia

Library at 364.7808.

Thursday, May 17 5:30 p.m. Parkview Library

This month’s book club selection will be The Language of Flowers by

Vanessa Diffenbaugh. The book club will be meeting on Thursday,

May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Parkview Library. New members are

always welcome. You can pick up a copy at any of your

Iberia Parish Libraries. For more information, please call 364.7150.

This event is FREE and sponsored

by the Friends of the Library &

Iberia Parish Library.

Main Library Storytimes Canceled

During Remodeling Call 364.7134 for more information.

Tuesday, May 1 10:00 a.m. at the Parkview Library

500 Grand Pré Boulevard, New Iberia

Call 364-7480 for more information.

Wednesday, May 2 10:00 a.m. at the Jeanerette Library

411 Kentucky Street, Jeanerette


Tuesday, May 8 4:15 p.m. at the Lydia Library

4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia


Wednesday, May 9 10:00 a.m. at the Loreauville Library

510 N. Main, Loreauville


Thursday, May 10

4:30 p.m. at the Coteau Library 6308 Coteau Road, New Iberia


Wednesday, May 16

3:00 p.m. at the St. Peter Library 1111 W. St. Peter Street, New Iberia


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Try the Text a Librarian feature. Ask

any questions you may have without emailing or calling your branch. A

librarian with the Iberia Parish Library

will respond with an answer.

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All Iberia Parish Libraries

will be closed on

Monday, May 28 to observe Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 22 6:30 p.m. Parkview Library

On Tuesday, May 22 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Parkview Library, please

welcome Dr. Michael Martin, director of the Center for Louisiana Studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He will be discussing how terms

like "authentic" are used to define cultural hallmarks of Cajun culture, notably food and music, and will tie that in with our state's efforts to attract

tourists interested in such things. He will also talk about where the notion of "authenticity" comes from and how it has changed over the years. To register

for this culturally enriched program, call the Main Library at 364.7150.

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All of the books were relocated throughout

the library. The non-fiction area had to be completely cleared out!

On Monday, March 26, library staff

started moving books from the

non-fiction area. It

took three full days to empty the space.

Did you know that your Iberia Parish Library is on Facebook?

It’s another great way for you to stay informed on events and

programs that we are hosting. Simply look up Iberia Parish

Library on Facebook, and then click “Like.” You will instantly

receive all of our posts on your newsfeed. How simple! As

always you can visit

www.iberia.lib.la.us for more

information on the library and

its databases.

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During the renovations at the

Main Library, don’t forget that you can bring all book donations

for the book sale to any of the other 7 library branches.

We have seen a very generous amount of donations the last few weeks. It’s simple and easy. Just

make sure to drop off your

donations during regular business hours at any

Iberia Parish Library location, except the Main Library.

PLEASE do not use the Main

Library book drop for

donations.

The Iberia Parish Main Library will be undergoing construction. In an effort to better

serve the community, the hours at the

St. Peter and Parkview Branches will be extended during the remodeling process.

The extended hours and days are as follows:

St. Peter

Monday & Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sunday (Beginning April 1 at the St. Peter Branch, alternating with the Parkview Branch)

1:30-5:30 p.m.

Parkview

Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Saturday

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday

(Beginning April 1 at the St. Peter Branch, alternating with the Parkview Branch)

1:30-5:30 p.m.

Non-fiction was ready for demo!

Construction workers moved all the shelves to the center of the library to make

room for the new carpet!

Library staff helped to move books

and worked on getting the book drop at Main.

The non-fiction and teen areas are bare! As

contractors removed the old carpeting, they made a clean slate for the new

flooring.

Crafts Lectures

Book Club Storytime

Summer Reading Performers

Summer Workshops

Don’t forget to check out www.iberia.lib.la.us to discover

fun databases, free eBooks, library locations and hours, and much,

much more!

445 East Main Street

New Iberia, LA 70560

Thursday, May 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Parkview Library, join your Iberia Parish Library in celebrating two NEW local authors.

Margaret Simon and Stephanie Judice share a common love of working with and educating children and now are both published authors

celebrating the release of their books. This night we will be featuring

Margaret Simon’s Blessen, and Stephanie Judice’s Rising and both authors

will be present to discuss their books as well as perform a reading. To register, please call 364.7150.

Thursday, May 24 6:30 p.m. Parkview Library

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