The EBRP Library's Summer Reading Program GOES DIGITAL!
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JUNE 2021
The EBRP Library’s
Summer Reading
Program GOES DIGITAL!
There’s Something for Everyone
with the Online Summer Reading Program
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program, Tails and Tales, will
begin Tuesday, June 1, and will run through Sunday, August 15. We are continuing our online
summer reading program! Our traditional summer reading program, which relied on paper logs,
regular visits to the Library, and attendance at Library programs, was impacted last year by the ongoing
disruption due to COVID-19, and we’ve pivoted to offer something that works from a distance.
P
owered by Beanstack, our new program hosting completing timed reading sessions and complete seven
software, there are four Summer Reading Challenges quests (combined activities) to earn activity badges!
for all ages, as well as tons of online programming Challenge yourself to collect all 112 badges this summer!
family fun with the Virtual Programming Challenge! Earn up to 22 entries into the weekly drawings for each of
the milestone badges! Teen completion packets will include
Beanstack Summer Reading Challenges a free backpack with a surprise inside.
It’s easy! Just read and complete activities to earn virtual
badges. Each challenge has both a reading/logging element, Adults, we would never leave you out! Our Adult
as well as an activity factor. The rules, requirements, badges Challenge, for ages 18 and up, still requires reading a
and incentives vary based on the age group. Sign up at your minimum of three books to earn completion, but you
local Library location, or online at https://ebrpl.beanstack. can also keep reading and logging as in the past “paper”
org. There’s even a mobile app! years. There are 27 activity badges designed to have you
explore our website and databases as well as enjoy all
There are two fun-filled our wonderful community has to offer. Sign up at ebrpl.
programs for children based on beanstack.org or through your local branch library. Adults
their ages and reading levels: Li’l will receive a small prize for signing up. Once you have
Ones, for ages 0-5, and Young completed your first log, it can be redeemed for a tote bag
Readers, for ages 5-11. For Li’l Ones, and a voucher for $3 off your fines! Want to keep reading?
children can earn up to 30 reading You can participate up to three times, and each completed
badges and complete up to 24 activity badges. Young log enters your name in a drawing for a grand prize at the
Readers can earn up to 75 reading badges by completing end of the summer.
timed reading sessions and collect up to 50 activity badges!
Both Children’s Challenges can earn up to five entries into At the end of the summer, grand prize winners will
our weekly drawings. Completion packets will include a receive prizes donated by area merchants and the Patrons
choice of two free book bags, a free book, and coupons from of the Public Library. Start by registering yourself or a
area vendors, while supplies last. member(s) of your family. You’ll be able to sign up either
through the link on our website, the FREE mobile app, or by
Our Teen Challenge, designed for grades 6 through speaking with a staff member. Stay tuned for more updates
12, allows readers to earn up to 105 reading badges by as we prepare to have more digital fun this summer!
Summer Performances • Virtual Business Forum with Steve Cannon • Gardening • and more!
Diversity Dialogues:
Join the Discussion!
Adults ages 18+ who are East
Baton Rouge Parish residents are
invited to register for small group
meetings to discuss topics centered
on racial diversity including
historical events & trauma,
stereotypes, white privilege, the
Black Lives Matter movement,
Asian violence, gender equality and
more. These dialogues are being
held to facilitate understanding and
tolerance. Meetings will be held one
day per week for four consecutive
weeks, and will each last about
an hour and a half. Registration is
required. For more information and
to register, call Cheli Roberson at
(225) 341-2553, or send an email to
BatonRougeDiversity@gmail.com.
YOUR LIBRARY
IS HERE FOR YOU
Summer of Ceramics at
LSU Museum of Art Two
Exhibitions Opening July 8
LSU Museum of Art (LSU MOA) is excited to
present two exhibitions showcasing the ceramic art of
teaching, creating, and collecting. Form & Fire: American
Studio Ceramics from the E. John Bullard Collection and
The Boneyard: The Ceramics Teaching Collection will both
(Left) Lisa Orr (American, b. 1960), Large Rabbit Bowl, 2018,
be on view at LSU MOA from July 8, until October 17. polychrome glazed earthenware; Akio Takamori (Japanese-American,
Visit LSU Museum of Art’s Facebook and Instagram 1950–2017), Head Vase, c. 1990–1999, polychrome glazed porcelain;
pages @lsumoa regularly for program announcements Val Cushing (American, 1931–2013), Spittoon-shaped Vessel, c.
and exhibition updates. For more information, visit 1990, glazed stoneware; (right image from L to R) Peter Voulkos
www.lsumoa.org. (American, 1924–2002), Chimney Pot, 1964, glazed stoneware;
(right) Paul Soldner (American, 1921–2011), Pedastal Piece from
Kimono series, 1982, unglazed raku fired earthenware; Ceramic
works from the E. John Bullard Collection.
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Louisiana Master Gardeners at the Library! Louisiana Stories
The Louisiana Master Gardeners program is a service and
educational activity offered by the Louisiana State University
Fiber Art On
(LSU) AgCenter. Representatives from this group will be at the Display, Reception
Library in June to present FREE two-part classes for adults on at Main Library
varying gardening topics. These two-hour classes consist of one- Contemporary Fiber Artists
hour segments per topic. Check out the schedule below. of Louisiana (CFAL) will have
5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3, Carver Branch an exhibit of members’ works on
• Gardening Basics with Claire Fontenot display in the entry area of the Main
• Raised Bed Gardening with Lyn Hakeem Library at Goodwood throughout
June. The show, entitled Louisiana
5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, Zachary Branch Stories, showcases fiber art pieces
• Native Flowering Shrubs with Bob Dillemuth created by members relating to
• Native & Commercial Soils, Fertilizer Basics & Other Additive the state of Louisiana, including
Options with Kerry Hawkins songs and music, authors, movies,
history, folktales, customs, and
family lore and traditions, and
anything that tells a Louisiana story.
In conjunction with the opening of
the exhibit, CFAL members will
host a FREE reception in the Large
Meeting Room at the Main Library
at Goodwood from 3 until 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 6. Refreshments will
be served, and artists whose works
are on display will be present
to answer questions about their
creative processes, techniques, and
the inspiration for their works based
on Louisiana Stories. The general
public is invited to the reception
and to view the show during
the Library’s regular hours. For
information regarding the exhibit or
CFAL, contact Kathleen Callaghan
at katcall@cox.net, or visit www.
contemporaryfiberartistsofla.com.
Fiction Writers
Workshop
Is there a story within you,
waiting to be written? Join other
fiction writers for a FREE in-person
writers group at the Bluebonnet
Regional Branch at 6:30 p.m.
Monday, June 21. Send an email
to Jordan Courtney at jcourtney@
ebrpl.com to join a local writers
workshop to get feedback on your
fiction stories. We will email stories
out once a month. Once you have
given feedback on at least two
other members’ stories, you are
qualified to sign up for a critique of
your own writing.
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Volunteers of
America Greater East Baton Rouge Stormwater Master
Baton Rouge Mobile Plan Virtual Public Meeting
The City Parish and the Stormwater Master Plan Program Management
Outreach Unit Team would like to invite you to a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m.
The Volunteers of America Thursday, June 24, to provide an update on the Stormwater Master Plan
Greater Baton Rouge Outreach (SMP). The SMP is collecting data from across the parish to develop
team identifies homeless computer-based models to help identify flood hazards and aid in the
persons that are living development of flood risk mitigation projects that will address stormwater
on the streets or places and drainage challenges. Check the Library’s online Events Calendar at
that are not meant for EBRPL.com for registration information.
human habitation. We conduct
street outreach four days a week
focusing on places such as drop-in Geaux Get Vaccinated!
centers, shelters, and encampments. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is faster and more convenient than ever. The
Individuals with unmet physical, Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine is now available to people 12 years of age
emotional, or mental health needs and older. For more information visit, https://www.brla.gov/2579/Geaux-
will be linked to services. Homeless Get-Vaccinated. To get scheduling assistance or to ask questions of a healthcare
Outreach Services relies on donation professional, please call the COVID-19 Hotline at 1-855-453-0774. Check out the
of items such as, toiletry (personal upcoming schedule:
hygiene) kits, snack foods, bottled
water, flashlights, and PPEs. Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
of operation are Monday-Friday 8 • Bon Carre Business Center
a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information, 7306 Harry Drive
visit www.voagbr.org/outreach, or
call (225) 978-5230. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
• Mall of Louisiana
Mobile Unit Services: 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd.
First Floor main entrance (former Williams-Sonoma store)
• Outreach Case Management -
shelter or housing placement 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
• LSU Tiger Stadium
• Coordinated Entry – needs South End Zone
assessment
• Video Conferencing – linkage to
service providers, physicians,
and counselors
• Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Referrals
• Benefit Specialist
• Basic Needs (Snacks / Hygiene
Kits / First Aid Kits / PPEs)
Remembering
Ms. Sadie
Roberts-Joseph
in Stitches
Come to the Carver Branch
at any time throughout of June
to view an exhibit of vibrant
quilted wall hangings, along
with a photo collage of Ms. Sadie
Roberts-Joseph and her work at
various events and community
programs.
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Garden Discoveries: Be a Bee! Side by Side:
The Baton Rouge Botanic Garden Foundation will host Free People of
a FREE Garden Discoveries series event for families with
children ages 7-10 at the Main Library at Goodwood at 10 Color in West
a.m. Saturday, June 12, led by Kevin Langley of the Capital Feliciana Parish
Area Beekeepers Association. Attendees can register for The Special Collections Lecture
limited in-person seating, or attend virtually on Facebook Live! Series presents Southern University
Children will be able to look inside part of a real beehive, dress up in junior Professor of Law Evelyn L. Wilson
beekeepers’ outfits, hats and gloves, and learn how bees collect the honey at the Main Library at Goodwood
and do their waggle dance to let other bees know where the good pollen is. at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 13, where
Families will walk around the Botanic Garden with Buzzy the Bee and the she’ll lead a discussion on the lives
Beekeepers in search of flowers with pollen and real bees! And, at the end of the of free people of color who lived
hour, they will taste three local honeys and select their favorite flavor. in pre-Civil War West Feliciana
Parish. The parish was a rural area
• To attend in-person: To comply with social distancing guidelines, in-person
heavily invested in slavery prior
seating is limited and registration is required to attend. Registration is
to the Civil War. However, the
available in the Events Calendar at EBRPL.com or call (225) 231-3750 for
cosmopolitan nature of its port,
registration assistance. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
migrants, immigrants, transient
• To attend virtually: View this event virtually on Facebook Live at Facebook. visitors, and lax enforcement of
com/EBRPL at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 12. A recording will be available at restrictive laws made West Feliciana
Facebook.com/EBRPL and YouTube.com/EastBatonRougeParishLibrary after Parish an acceptable place in
the event. which a free person of color could
live. The integrated neighborhoods
and tension-free white/black
Building a Better America with AMOA! relationships mitigated the racial
An understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equity are the foundational animosity expressed in Louisiana’s
building blocks to ensuring a better America for us all! The America, My laws. Patrons are welcome to
Oyster Association (AMOA) is proud to launch Building a Better America come in-person (where seats will
Today with AMOA, an online certification program in conjunction with be socially distanced) or watch
the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. The program is designed for high it live-streamed on the Library’s
school and college students, and recent graduates who want to learn more Facebook page.
about the fundamentals of diversity, cultural competency, and empathy.
This interactive program will introduce participants to a diverse array
of curated online courses through Lynda.com and Gale Presents: Udemy Adoption
*
Courses, which participants can complete at their own pace between now & Genealogy:
and Sunday, June 6—it’s not too late to register! An in-person study hall
session will also be available from 2 until 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5. To celebrate Finding Missing
the close of the program, AMOA will host a small recognition ceremony Family Members
at the Main Library at Goodwood at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19, where Advances in DNA science and
participants will be recognized for their efforts and will receive a certificate genetic genealogy have made
of completion. Join us as we invest in the future leaders of tomorrow and it easier for more people to find
build a better America, today with AMOA! For more information, please missing relatives. Whether you
visit www.theamoa.org, or send an email to americamyoysterassociation@ were adopted, gave up a child for
gmail.com. adoption, or want to locate a missing
parent or sibling, you can use a
variety of techniques and resources
Zen Coloring for Adults to help in your search. Adults can
Touted as a therapeutic source of creativity and come to the second floor Tech Lab
relaxation, people everywhere are rediscovering of the Main Library at Goodwood
coloring! Come to the River Center Branch at 3 p.m. at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19, to
Monday, June 7, to release stress with other adults, as we learn about some of these from our
color inside and outside of the lines. Coloring sheets and Library staff who have experience
colorful pencils will be provided. with adoption resources. Seating is
limited to five attendees for the in-
person option, and 15 virtual slots
All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. are available to those who would
To register, call the Library branch directly. prefer to join from home. To register
For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. *Registration required.
for this class, call (225) 231-3751.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2021, The Source 5
LSU AgCenter & Recycled Reads Books Sale is Back!
Medical Marijuana: We know you’ve been waiting for the
next opportunity to get good books at low
Discussion & Photo prices, and we’re pleased to announce that
Exhibit the Recycled Reads Book Sale, located at
Photographer Bruce Williams 3434 North Boulevard, will reopen from
has photographed the medical 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26!
marijuana farm and workers of the In the interest of safety and COVID-19
LSU AgCenter. This organization precautions, the sale will operate with
has worked with state regulators certain restrictions on occupancy, the
such as the Louisiana Department length of time available for browsing and
of Agriculture and Forestry and purchase, and the total amount purchased
the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy per person. It is important to note that
to ensure that patient and public the Mask Mandate for governmental
safety are at the forefront of this buildings has been lifted; while masks or other face coverings are encouraged,
endeavor. Williams, along with they are not required. If you prefer to wear a mask, please arrive with your own,
AgCenter representatives will since they will not be available for purchase, nor as a complimentary item. Hand
be in the Large Meeting Room at sanitizer solution however, will be freely available. Here are the Recycled Reads
the Main Library at Goodwood guidelines:
at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June16, to
discuss how LSU is involved in • Purchases will be limited to $20 per person.
medical marijuana farming, as well • All purchases are cash only.
as current areas of research being
worked on and the importance of • Due to limited capacity, each person must PRE-REGISTER on the
photos documenting the progress Library’s Online Calendar of Events at https://ebrpl.evanced.info/signup/
calendar. Space is limited! You may only register to attend ONE session!
of the plants on the farm. This helps
preserve the history of the industry • Reservations will be available for each hour of service: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m.,
and stimulates community 12 p.m., & 1 p.m.
engagement. Hosted by the EBR • Occupancy will be limited to 50 persons per hour.
Parish Library Special Collections
Department. To register for the in- • Each person entering must have a reservation; if you plan to attend with a
person option, call (225) 231-3751. friend or family member, please be sure that each person is registered.
If you prefer to watch from home, • If you are unable to make your own online reservation, please call (225) 231-
visit the Library’s Facebook page to 3750, and Library staff will make the registration for you.
enjoy the live stream.
• Registrants will be contacted via email, text or phone regarding the status of
their reservation.
• Book donations will not be accepted at Recycled Reads. Please bring your
donations to any Library location.
All these are FREE in
the Digital Library!
✔ H
omework Louisiana
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✔ Learning Express
✔ Access Science
✔ TumbleBookCloud
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Check Out These June Events
from AARP:
W H AT ’ S YO U R T H I N G ?
Your Library aims to help you pursue your hobbies
• Senior Dance & Fitness Series and interests with FREE quality tools and resources
AARP has partnered with New Orleans Ballet Association at your fingertips! Go to the Digital Library at www.
to offer virtual dance and fitness classes for adults ages 55+. ebrpl.com/DigitalLibrary to discover a wealth of
The class incorporates stretching, balance, cardio and dance, digital offerings that you can enjoy from the safety and
set to fun music, and more! Join us at 10 a.m. every Monday comfort of your home. All you need is your Library
through Thursday, excluding holidays. To register visit card! Check out this month’s featured items for Local
https://bit.ly/3uXoFsb Travel and Adventure:
• Avoiding Fraud and Identity Theft Explore the sights and history of our region with
Scammers go out of their way to steal our identity. Attend the Baton Rouge Digital Archive and the Louisiana
this workshop to learn their tricks, and what you can do to Digital Library. Take a driving tour through Baton
protect yourself and your family from becoming a victim. Rouge, available from the homepage at https://ebrpl.
Join us Thursday, June 10, 9:30 a.m. To register visit https:// libguides.com/BatonRougeRoom. Invite your out of
aarp.cvent.com/StopFraud3. town friends and family to visit!
• Mary Bird Perkins Center Healthy Living, Part I
Early detection is key! Join us for an • Find activities and see what’s happening through
informative discussion with the Mary the Visit Baton Rouge and 225 Magazine
Bird Perkins Center to learn about early websites. Explore a BREC Park, Burden
detection, cancer prevention, and nutrition. Museums & Gardens, Magnolia Mound, The
Also, you’ll have a chance to see an example Rural Life Museum, or the Baton Rouge Zoo.
of a healthy meal plate presentation. Join us Explore a Louisiana State Park or the Global
Thursday, June 10 at 10:30 a.m. To register Wildlife Center.
visit https://aarp.cvent.com/d/vjq39h/ • Enjoy Louisiana music on Freegal, including
• Healthy Cooking with Chef Celeste, Part I Cajun, zydeco, blues, jazz and more!
As part of our Health Living social mission, military veteran • Try the new Playaways, traditional CD books, or
Chef Celeste joins us for a healthy cooking demonstration. download an audiobook from OverDrive, and
She’ll teach us how to prepare sautéed shrimp salad with listen to an audiobook in the car on the way!
vinaigrette. Grab your apron, and cook-along with us! Join us
Tuesday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. To register visit https://aarp. Check Out a Book to Plan an Adventure:
cvent.com/HealthyLivingCookingDemonstrations • Fodor’s New Orleans
• Prepare to Care Workshop • Haunted Baton Rouge
During this session, we will share a framework to help you • Historic Baton Rouge Architecture
make plans to care for friends, family members, or loved • Historic Neighborhoods of Baton Rouge
ones. You will have the opportunity to connect with other • The Louisiana Field Guide
family caregivers, exchange tips and advice, and learn about • Landmarks and Monuments of Baton Rouge
resources available to you and your loved ones. Join us
• Louisiana Highway 1
Wednesday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m. To register visit https://
aarp.cvent.com/PrepareToCareVirtualWorkshop061621 • Louisiana Off the Beaten Path
• Louisiana Rambles
• Mary Bird Perkins Center Healthy Living, Part II
• Louisiana Swamps and Marshes
Dr. Sarah McGinty, Certified Board Dermatologist with
the Mary Bird Perkins Center will present “Prevention Check Out a Local Magazine:
Points-Healthy Skin Is In”. The conversation will center • 225 Magazine
around skin cancer prevention, choosing the right • 64 Parishes
sunscreen, determining risk factors, and an overview of
• Country Roads
skin cancer rates in Louisiana. Join us Thursday, June
17 at 10:30 a.m. To register visit https://aarp.cvent.com/ • Louisiana Life
HealthyLivingTipsMaryBirdPerkinsCenter061721 • Louisiana Sportsman
• Healthy Cooking with Chef Celeste, Part II Check Out These Conservation/Wildlife Groups:
Chef Celeste is back with another healthy recipe! During • Baton Rouge Audubon Society
this session, she’ll teach us how to prepare Jamaican jerk • Baton Rouge Green
chicken with gluten-free past verde. Grab your apron
• Louisiana Wildlife Federation
and cook-along with us. Join us Wednesday, June 30
at 10:30 a.m. To register visit https://aarp.cvent.com/ • The Nature Conservancy Louisiana
HealthyLivingCookingDemonstrations2
East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2021, The Source 7
Adult Book Clubs Red Stick Farmers Market
@ Your Library Red Stick Farmers Market will host a seasonal mobile
market at the Main Library at Goodwood from 8 a.m. until
– Book of the Month –
noon every Tuesday in June. Red Stick Farmers Market is
Main Library at Goodwood an open air, producer only market, which ensures that all
• Mystery Lovers Virtual Book produce sold at the Market is grown locally by each farmer.
Club With more than 50 member farmers, it offers a variety of
Noon, Tuesday, June 8 locally grown products, including fresh fruits, local plants,
Mysteries set at beaches herbs and vegetables, plus meats, seafood, artisan breads,
Please register in the Events homemade pies, honey, milk and cheese and specialty food items. Cash, credit,
Calendar at ebrpl.com debit and Louisiana Purchase EBT/SNAP benefits cards all are accepted for
payment at every location of the Red Stick Farmers Market.
Fairwood Branch
• Books and Brew Greenwell Springs Outdoor Chess Club
1 p.m. Monday, June 21 Everyone is invited to the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch at 2 p.m.
The Incendiaries Saturdays, June 12 & 26, for an outdoor meeting of the Chess Club. Players of
by R.O. Kwon all skill levels and ages are welcome to join! We’ll provide the boards and an
Greenwell Springs Road instructor; all you need to bring is an interest in chess, and prior knowledge of the
Regional Branch game is not required. Gloves and a mask are required for all players, and will be
provided by the Library for those who do not bring their own. Social distancing
• *Virtual QUIRKY Ladies’ Book will also be observed. Fans will be provided to keep players ventilated.
Club
6:35 p.m. Thursday, June 17
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
*
Play Chess at Delmont Gardens
by Rebecca Skloot Would you like to play a few games of chess? Adults of all skill levels can
*Please call the branch for virtual come to the Delmont Gardens Branch at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 17, to join the
login information. Chess Club for some board gaming fun!
Jones Creek Regional Walking at the Main Library for Adults
Branch Need some exercise? Adults are invited to meet in front of the Main Library
• Historical Book Society at Goodwood at 12:30 p.m. every week day in June, (Monday-Friday) to walk
11 a.m. Thursday, June 17 through the nearby park and gardens. We walk at a steady pace, but we do not
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of jog, stopping about every 10 minutes to do a brief stretching exercise. When the
the Whaleship Essex weather is too hot, we will walk inside the Library building. Please note that
by Philbrick Nathaniel the walking path is uneven in some places, and walkers should wear a hat or
sunglasses, as we will go in and out of direct sunlight. For more information and
Pride-Chaneyville Branch to register, call Pabby at (225) 939-3794, or send her an email to parnold@ebrpl.
• Like it or Not Book Club com.
10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 19
Miss Benson’s Beetle June is National Great Outdoors Month!
By Rachel Joyce Great Outdoors Month started in 1998 as Great Outdoors Week, and it has
grown since then! Adults can come to the River Center Branch at 3 p.m. Saturday,
June 5, to enjoy a presentation on some of the different local ways we can all
enjoy the outdoors. How many national parks are in Louisiana? How about state
parks? We’ve been cooped up too long, so come learn about local biking or hiking
trails, wildlife refuge, and apps that will get you out of doors!
Life of a Survivor Book Talk with
Local Author Danita Tate
Adults are welcome at the Main Library at Goodwood
Father’s Day Movie at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 27, to join local author Danita Tate
Families are invited to the Eden for a book discussion and author party celebrating her
Park Branch at 1 p.m. Monday, June memoir Life of a Survivor. It tells of Tate’s journey through
14, to celebrate Father’s Day by the gut-wrenching loss of her sister, Chiquita, and how
watching the 1994 animated film she recovered. The story is inspiring with themes of
The Lion King. Everyone is sure to entrepreneurship, unexpected challenges, and achieving
enjoy this popular classic! goals despite horrific circumstances.
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Analyzing Records & Standards of Proof
*
In this class, adults will learn how to analyze and interpret information
from genealogical records found during research. Come to the second
floor Tech Lab at the Main Library at Goodwood at 6 p.m. Thursday, June
3. Find out about the Genealogical Proof Standard and how it can help
you resolve issues involving conflicting evidence. With the Genealogical
Proof Standard, you can build a case for the veracity of your research even
though you may lack clear evidence of a person’s identity or parentage.
Seating is limited to five attendees for the in-person option, and 15 virtual
slots are available to those who would prefer to join from home. To register CASA Celebrates
for this class, call (225) 231-3751.
27 Years of
*
Using Wills & Probate Records Casas for CASA
Adults are welcome at the second floor Tech Lab at the Main Library Playhouse
at Goodwood at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, to learn how to use wills and
probate records to trace a family tree and discover details about ancestors’
Fundraiser
lives. In this class, we’ll cover the various types of probate records, where Capital Area Court Appointed
to find them, and what they contain. Using these records, you can learn Special Advocates Association
how people were related, what kind of land and property they owned, announces the 27th annual Casas
and even find out who they were feuding with. Seating is limited to five for CASA playhouse fundraiser
attendees for the in-person option, and 15 virtual slots are available to presented by title sponsor iHeart
those who would prefer to join from home. To register for this class, call Media. Casas for CASA generates
(225) 231-3751. awareness and funding to support
CASA’s advocacy efforts on behalf
of abused children. The fundraiser
kicks off with the 2021 “Magnolia
Crafting for a Cause Mansion” CASA playhouse on
Adults are invited to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at 1 p.m. every Thursday display from June 1, until July 25,
in June for a chance to create stamped embroidery pillowcases like grandma used at the Main Library at Goodwood.
to make, and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. All skill levels are welcome. Raffle tickets are $5 each and will be
Donations of yarn, supplies or finished items are welcome. available online at www.casabr.org.
The playhouse was designed by
Mini Pool Table DIY Grab & Geaux Lilliput Play Homes and assembled
Father’s Day (June 20) is upon us, and we are all wondering what we are going by local builders Faulk and Meek
to get for the dads and special guys in our lives. Well, this mini pool table is a General Contractors. This year a
thoughtful DIY gift, and is the perfect size to slip inside a desk drawer- maybe for silent auction will be online only.
an impromptu game with a co-worker? Come to the Pride-Chaneyville Branch at Guests can register and shop online
any time in June, to pick up a FREE Grab & Geaux craft kit while supplies last! July 12 until July 25. Casas for
CASA will wrap up with a virtual
Shading & Painting Grab & Geaux CASA Fiesta on Sunday, July 25
All adults are welcome at the Eden Park Branch at any time in June, to pick up when guests can watch the event
a FREE Grab & Geaux craft kit that contains information and supplies on how to online while enjoying takeout tacos
create a painting of a vase and flowers. Available while supplies last! from Superior Grill (Highland Road
location only) at home. Tickets for
Celebrating 30 Years of Canvases,
* takeout tacos can be purchased
online for $50, and guests can take
Community and Color: Parts 1 & 2 part in a wine pull when they pick
Join us at the Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch from noon until 3 up their take out if they would like.
p.m. Friday, June 25, and again from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, June 26, for a All proceeds benefit Capital Area
FREE two-part talk and creative exercise led by Pastor Darlene Moore about her CASA Association, a nonprofit
experiences using art to connect with community and church. Light refreshments organization that recruits, trains,
will be served. Pieces of Pastor Moore’s art will be on exhibit at Greenwell Springs and supervises volunteers who
Regional Branch Library throughout June. Registration is required and limited to advocate for abused and neglected
25 attendees. To register, call (225) 274-4480. children in need of safe, permanent
homes. The fundraiser enables
All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged. Capital Area CASA to continue
To register, call the Library branch directly.
serving every child in East Baton
For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. *Registration required.
Rouge Parish who needs a voice.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2021, The Source 9
CAREER
Get FREE, Certified Professional Career &
Know Your Rights! Job Search Help Virtually!
Do you need legal assistance? Did you know that your East Baton Rouge Parish
You may be eligible for FREE civil Library’s Career Center has a YouTube channel? All
legal aid from Southeast Louisiana the career and job search help you need is at your
Legal Services (SLLS). Join other fingertips when you visit www.CareerCenterBR.com/
adults online at noon Wednesday, YouTube to see FREE video seminars on cover letter
June 16, for a webinar on Legal and résumé writing, job interview tips, computer
Services for Survivors of Domestic skills and more. The collection is updated twice
Violence led by SLLS attorney weekly, with new offerings becoming available
Michael Harrison. Go to bit. regularly. Check out these videos:
ly/3v791LC to register to attend the
virtual seminar via Zoom. For more • Introducing the Seven Deadly Sins of the Job
information, call (225) 231-3750. Search Playlist
If you keep running into dead ends on your job search, you may be thinking,
“What am I doing wrong?” The truth is, many jobseekers don’t realize that
certain behaviors are hindering their progress. In the Seven Deadly Sins
Series, we take an in-depth look at the seven most common mistakes that hold
jobseekers back in their search, as well as strategies to try instead.
• Infographic Résumés vs. Text-Based Résumés
Most people tend to think of résumés in terms of words. However, it’s useful
to pay attention to design as well. In some situations, an image-based résumé
can be more eye-catching and effective than a traditional text-based one. In
this video, we take a closer look at when to best use a traditional text-based
résumé and when an infographic style would be advantageous.
• How to Apply for a Job at Waffle House
If you like slinging hash, frying eggs, or pouring coffee, this is the video for
you. This video walkthrough shows the step-by-step process of the online
application for Waffle House.
FREE Computer
Classes at the Library
Adults are invited to the Library
this month for FREE computer classes.
Registration is required for all. For more
information and to register, call the
Library location directly. Check out the
schedule:
Introduction to Computers
10 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, Delmont Gardens Branch
*How to Use Email
10 a.m. Thursday, June 10, Zachary Branch
*How to Use the Library’s Online
Catalog
3 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, Zachary Branch
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
10 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, Delmont Gardens Branch
10 The Source, June 2021 East Baton Rouge Parish LibraryGRAB & GEAUX KITS FOR 20-SOMETHINGS
Adults ages 18-30ish are invited to come into their local Library branch to pick up a
Grab & Geaux bag filled with a fun project! Check the Online Calendar to see what
crafts are available at branches throughout the month, while supplies last. For more
information, call the Library branch directly. Here’s the schedule:
• Tuesday, June 1, Pride-Chaneyville Branch, Journal,
Imagine, and Zentangle!
• Saturday, June 5, River Center Branch, Pin Banner
• Saturday, June 5, Zachary Branch, Glitter Wine Glass
• Tuesday, June 8, Scotlandville Branch, Pompom Keychain
• Wednesday, June 9, Baker Branch, Dot Paintings • Tuesday, June 15, Eden Park Branch, DIY Bird Feeder
• Wednesday, June 9, Carver Branch, DIY Hexagon Shelves • Monday, June 21, Jones Creek Regional Branch,
CD Mosaics
• Thursday, June 10, Delmont Gardens Branch,
Upcycle Plant Hanger • Wednesday, June 23, Central Branch, Dot Paintings
• Monday, June 14, Main Library at Goodwood, • Monday, June 28, Main Library at Goodwood,
DIY Flip Flops Polymer Clay Pen
• Monday, June 14, Bluebonnet Regional Branch, • Tuesday, June 29, Fairwood Branch, Duct Tape Flowers
DIY Flip Flops
FOR TEENS
NOVAC Film Camps Get Your Game On Virtual Creative
Once again, NOVAC: BR is with Virtual D&D! Writing Workshop
partnering up with your Library to
bring FREE filmmaking summer
Calling all brave adventures for for Teens
a one-week questing adventure, no
camps to teens ages 13-17! Students will Compelling characters are a
Dungeons and Dragons experience
learn the basics of video production, requirement for any good story, no
necessary! Each mini campaign can
including design, storyboarding, matter the format of your work, be
host up to five teens and will run for
production, effects, and more through it short stories, songs, screenplays,
three sessions on Zoom (microphones
the hands-on process of creating novels, or even poetry. Teens are
required for play). All campaigns
a video, under the guidance of an invited to join us online at 3:30 p.m.
will begin at 3 p.m., and teens may
experienced local filmmaker, via Thursday, June 24, to learn how
only sign up for one. To register, call
virtual teaching sessions. The final to release your characters so that
the Main Library Teen Department at
projects for each camp will premiere they can take on a life of their own.
(225) 231-3770. Here’s the schedule:
at the Main Library at Goodwood Jumpstart your next project through
at 6 p.m. Thursday August 5. We’re writing exercises, discussion, and a
• Campaign 1—June 7, 9, & 11 question-and-answer period with
hosting eight camps this year, and
teens may only sign up for one • Campaign 2 – June 21, 23, & 25 professional writer, S.D. Perry. An
Summer Film Camp. Choose from American sci-fi and horror writer,
• Campaign 3 – July 5, 7, & 9
Monday-Friday, at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or Perry has contributed tie-in works
2-5 p.m. To register, call the Main • Campaign 4 – July 19, 21, & 23 to several long-running franchises,
Library Teen Department at (225) 231- including Resident Evil, Star Trek,
3770. Here’s the schedule: Aliens, and Predator. Resources will
include a list of places to publish your
• June 7-11 work, including upcoming creative
writing contests designed just for
• June 14-18
teens. To register and get online login
• June 21-25 information, call (225) 389-4960.
• June 28-July 2 MORE TEENS ON NEXT PAGE ➥
East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2021, The Source 11FOR TEENS
Interview a Professional Virtual • 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, River Center Branch,
Programs Pet Cat-Cus
Teens are invited to join a Scotlandville Branch librarian • 3 p.m. Thursday, June 17, Eden Park Branch,
online for two chances to watch an interview with a local Queen Moves Challenge
professional! Learn all about their job, and find out what • 3 p.m. Monday, June 21, Pride-Chaneyville Branch,
a normal day at work looks like for them. Get information Tea Light Planet
on what classes they took and what they studied in school.
At the end, viewers will have a chance to ask their own
questions! Both interviews begin at 1 p.m. To register and to
get the online login information, call (225) 354-7570. Check
out the virtual interview schedule below:
• Thursday, June 10
LSU Forensic Anthropology and Computer
Enhancement Services (FACES) Laboratory
• Thursday, June 24
LSU Veterinary School
Hogwarts Virtual Escape Room Teen Virtual Programs
Check the Library’s online Events Calendar at www.
Calling all teen fans of the Harry Potter series! Join
ebrpl.com for information about how to log on to enjoy the
Bluebonnet Regional Branch staff online for a virtual
following virtual programs just for teens:
escape room at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 15. Work in teams
with your Hogwarts house, or alone to solve the clues to
• 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, Fairy Tales and Tails Virtual
return to Hogwarts. To register and to get the online login
Scavenger Hunt
information, call the Teen Department at (225) 763-2270.
• 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, Carver Virtual Teen Advisory
Teen In-Person Programs Council
• 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3, Baker Branch, Album trivia • 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, Virtual Video Game Trivia
• 4 p.m. Thursday, June 3, Zachary Branch, • 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, Teen Fanfiction: Virtual Writing
Marshmallow Launcher • 1 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Virtual - Interview a
• 1 p.m. Monday, June 7, Bluebonnet Regional Professional - LSU FACES Lab
Branch, Good Vibes • 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, Hogwarts Virtual Escape Room
• Noon Monday, June 7, Delmont Gardens Branch, • 3 p.m. Thursday, June 17, Carver Virtual Teen Advisory
Cryptozoology Trivia Council
• 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 7, Central Branch, • 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17, Virtual Jeopardy:
Virtual Teen Advisory Board Animal Edition
• 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, Bluebonnet Regional Branch, • 3 p.m. Thursday, June 17, Virtual Weird Animal Trivia
Good Vibes
• 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, Graphic Novel Teen Book Club
• 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, Fairwood Branch,
• 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, Tails and Tales Book Discussion
Popsicle Stick Puzzle
• 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 24, Creative Writing Workshop
• 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, Jones Creek Regional
Branch, Paint Scrape Art Cards • 1 p.m. Thursday, June 24, Interview a Professional -
LSU Vet School
• 3 p.m. Monday, June 14, Scotlandville Branch,
Good Vibes • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 28, Introduction to Tinkercad
• 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, Greenwell Springs Road • 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 28, Fairy Tale Trivia
Regional Branch, Faux Stained Glass Art • 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, Percy Jackson Trivia
• 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, Main Library at Goodwood, • 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, Virtual Teen Book Club:
Tie-Dye #PrideBooks
12 The Source, June 2021 East Baton Rouge Parish LibraryTEEN GRAB & GEAUX PROJECTS
• Tuesday, June 1, Bluebonnet Regional • Friday, June 4, Jones Creek Regional • Wednesday, June 9, Central Branch,
Branch, Mini Acrylic Pour Branch, Stellar Wall Hanging Raccoon Seed Bead Pin
• Tuesday, June 1, Central Branch, • Friday, June 4, Pride-Chaneyville Branch, • Wednesday, June 9, Main Library at
Meowy Magnets Spiraling into Madness Goodwood, Call it a Draw: Drawing
robot
• Tuesday, June 1, Fairwood Branch, • Saturday, June 5, Main Library at
Dragon Quest Tin Goodwood, Mint to Be (Grow some • Wednesday, June 9, River Center Branch,
mint) Cloud Lamps
• Tuesday, June 1, Main Library at
Goodwood, House Pride (Harry Potter • Monday, June 7, Eden Park Branch, • Thursday, June 10, Carver Branch,
Pennants) Wild String Art Let It Grow!
• Tuesday, June 1, River Center Branch, • Monday, June 7, Jones Creek Regional • Thursday, June 10, Zachary Branch,
Cat Crazies Plush Toy Branch, DIY DNA Extraction Tie-Dye
• Tuesday, June 1, Baker Branch, ACT • Monday, June 7, Main Library at • Thursday, June 10, Bluebonnet Regional
Practice Test (Available all month long!) Goodwood, Video Game Collage Desk Branch, Macramé Beaded Bracelet
Art
• Tuesday, June 1, Baker Branch, Glow Jars • Thursday, June 10, Eden Park Branch,
• Monday, June 7, River Center Branch, Bishop Moves Challenge
• Tuesday, June 1, Carver Branch,
Good Vibes Vibrabot
At Home Lava Lamps! • Thursday, June 10, Fairwood Branch,
Paracord Bracelets
• Tuesday, June 1, Greenwell Springs Road
Regional Branch, Tie-Dye • Thursday, June 10, Main Library at
Goodwood, DIY T-Shirt Tote Bags
• Tuesday, June 1, Greenwell Springs Road
Regional Branch, Launch • Thursday, June 10, River Center Branch,
Mini Zen Garden
• Tuesday, June 1, Greenwell Springs Road
Regional Branch, Rubber Band Bracelet • Thursday, June 10, Baker Branch,
Code Keychain
• Tuesday, June 1, Zachary Branch,
Rubber Band Bracelet • Thursday, June 10, Delmont Gardens
Branch, Mothman Feltie
• Wednesday, June 2, Jones Creek Regional
Branch, Air Dry Clay Photo Holder • Friday, June 11, Jones Creek Regional
Branch, Rubber Band and Bead Bracelets
• Wednesday, June 2, Main Library at
Goodwood, A Hoot; Disecting Owl • Saturday, June 12, Main Library at
Pellets • Monday, June 7, Scotlandville Branch, Goodwood, Tabletop Basketball Game
• Wednesday, June 2, Delmont Gardens DIY Infinite Cube Toy • Monday, June 14, Carver Branch,
Branch, Paper Bag Book • Monday, June 7, Baker Branch, Vibrobugs LED Flashlights!
• Wednesday, June 2, Pride-Chaneyville • Monday, June 7, Carver Branch, • Monday, June 14, Greenwell Springs
Branch, DIY Plush Sloths Duct Tape Key Link Bracelets Road Regional Branch, A Tail of Two
Kitties
• Thursday, June 3, Bluebonnet Regional • Monday, June 7, Greenwell Springs Road
Branch, I’d Lather Make Soap Regional Branch, Magazine Silhouette • Monday, June 14, Greenwell Springs
Art Road Regional Branch, Owl Pellets
• Thursday, June 3, Central Branch,
Vibrobugs • Monday, June 7, Greenwell Springs Road • Monday, June 14, Pride-Chaneyville
Regional Branch, Stranded DNA crafts Branch, American Flag Pin
• Thursday, June 3, Eden Park Branch,
Knight Moves Challenge • Monday, June 7, Greenwell Springs Road • Monday, June 14, Bluebonnet Regional
Regional Branch, Perler Bead Earbud Branch, Moon & Sun String Art
• Thursday, June 3, Fairwood Branch,
Galaxy Glitter Jars • Monday, June 7, Pride-Chaneyville • Monday, June 14, Eden Park Branch,
Branch, Mini Piñata Dragon Scale Art
• Thursday, June 3, Main Library at
Goodwood, Summer Dream Jars • Tuesday, June 8, Main Library at • Monday, June 14, Jones Creek Regional
Goodwood, One in a Chameleon: Branch, Square Shooters
• Thursday, June 3, River Center Branch,
Pawsome Pup Toys Pony Bead Lizard • Monday, June 14, Main Library at
• Tuesday, June 8, Zachary Branch, Goodwood, Cotton Candy Sugar Lip
• Thursday, June 3, Scotlandville Branch,
Super Hero Mason Jars Scrub
“Indecipherable”
• Thursday, June 3, Delmont Gardens • Wednesday, June 9, Pride-Chaneyville TEEN GRAB & GEAUX PROJECTS
Branch, Black out Poetry Branch, Crystal Clear CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ➥
East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2021, The Source 13TEEN GRAB & GEAUX PROJECTS
• Monday, June 14, River Center Branch, • Monday, June 21, Scotlandville Branch, • Thursday, June 24, Carver Branch,
Binary Beads Blackout Poetry Happy Flower!
• Monday, June 14, Baker Branch, • Monday, June 21, Baker Branch, • Thursday, June 24, Zachary Branch,
Owl Pellet Dissection Origami Ninja Stars Paracord Keychains
• Tuesday, June 15, Zachary Branch, • Monday, June 21, Carver Branch, • Friday, June 25, Jones Creek Regional
Bird Watching Bingo DIY Flavored Lip Balm Branch, Six Layer Density Column
• Tuesday, June 15, Central Branch, • Monday, June 21, Greenwell Springs • Saturday, June 26, Main Library at
Origami Jumping Frog Road Regional Branch, Paracord Goodwood, Soda Tab Bracelets
Bracelets
• Tuesday, June 15, Fairwood Branch, • Monday, June 28, Bluebonnet Regional
DIY Cork Phone Holder Branch, DIY Foam Stamps
• Tuesday, June 15, Delmont Gardens • Monday, June 28, Eden Park Branch,
Branch, Animal Print String Art Mini Acrylic Pour
• Wednesday, June 16, Pride-Chaneyville • Monday, June 28, Jones Creek Regional
Branch, Floam if you want to Branch, Gravity Defying Tensegrity Table
• Wednesday, June 16, Jones Creek • Monday, June 28, River Center Branch,
Regional Branch, DIY Stickers String Paint Pull Art
• Wednesday, June 16, Main Library at • Monday, June 28, Scotlandville Branch,
Goodwood, Stuck on Slime: Magnetic Polymer Clay Splatoon Pendant
Slime
• Monday, June 28, Baker Branch,
• Thursday, June 17, Bluebonnet Regional Ping Pong Launchers
Branch, Watermelon Earbud Wrap
• Monday, June 28, Greenwell Springs
• Thursday, June 17, Fairwood Branch, • Monday, June 21, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch, Mini Acrylic Pour
Mermaid Notebooks Road Regional Branch, Magnetic Slime • Monday, June 28, Greenwell Springs
• Thursday, June 17, Main Library at • Monday, June 21, Greenwell Springs Road Regional Branch, Good Vibes
Goodwood, Painted Water Bottles Road Regional Branch, Mermaid Felties • Monday, June 28, Greenwell Springs
• Thursday, June 17, River Center Branch, • Tuesday, June 22, Fairwood Branch, Road Regional Branch, Straw Flyers
Parachuting Ostrich Bouncing Off the Wall • Monday, June 28, Pride-Chaneyville
• Thursday, June 17, Baker Branch, • Tuesday, June 22, Main Library at Branch, Wizard Feltie
A short tension span Goodwood, As If! fuzzy pen DIY • Tuesday, June 29, Central Branch,
• Thursday, June 17, Delmont Gardens • Tuesday, June 22, Delmont Gardens Square Shooter
Branch, Cat/Dog toys Branch, Owl Pellet Dissection • Tuesday, June 29, Fairwood Branch,
• Friday, June 18, Jones Creek Regional • Wednesday, June 23, Jones Creek DIY Boomerang
Branch, Wish Bracelets Regional Branch, Glue Batik • Tuesday, June 29, Main Library at
• Saturday, June 19, Main Library at • Wednesday, June 23, Main Library at Goodwood, Pop-Tart Phone Cases
Goodwood, Stranger Crafts (Stranger Goodwood, The Right Angle (Math Art • Tuesday, June 29, Delmont Gardens
Things themed pencil case) project) Branch, Tooth Brush Bug
• Sunday, June 20, Fairwood Branch, • Wednesday, June 23, River Center • Tuesday, June 29, Zachary Branch,
VibroBot Branch, Draw Manga! ACT Practice Test
• Monday, June 21, Bluebonnet Regional • Wednesday, June 23, Pride-Chaneyville • Wednesday, June 30, Jones Creek
Branch, Tired Branch, Woodland Fairy House Regional Branch, Pokeball Terrariums
• Monday, June 21, Central Branch, • Thursday, June 24, Bluebonnet Regional • Wednesday, June 30, Main Library at
Tie-Dye Branch, Tie Dye Bandanas Goodwood, Be a Gem (Alum crystals)
• Monday, June 21, Eden Park Branch, • Thursday, June 24, Eden Park Branch, • Wednesday, June 30, River Center
Canvas Zipper Bags Rook Moves Challenge Branch, Folded Star Jar
• Monday, June 21, Jones Creek Regional • Thursday, June 24, Fairwood Branch, • Wednesday, June 30, Carver Branch,
Branch, It’s a Hoot Infinite Cube Toy sound with Style
• Monday, June 21, Main Library at • Thursday, June 24, Main Library at • Wednesday, June 30, Pride-Chaneyville
Goodwood, Unicorn Poop Pendant Goodwood, DIY Bowtruckle Branch, Butterfly Card Surprise
• Monday, June 21, River Center Branch, • Thursday, June 24, Baker Branch,
Mini Stickybook of Monsters Mini Button Tree
14 The Source, June 2021 East Baton Rouge Parish LibraryIN-PERSON PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
Tails and Tales Summer Reading
Program Scavenger Hunt!
To kick off the Summer Reading
Program, pictures of animal tails are
scattered around the Children’s floor.
Come to the children’s desk and ask
a Library staff member for an answer
sheet. After finding all of the tails, turn
in the completed answer sheet for a
small prize! While supplies last.
*
The Baton Rouge Mounted
Patrol Are Back! *
Cartoons with Mike Artell
The Baton Rouge Mounted Do you love cartoons? Would you like to draw
Patrol will trot out their finest some of your own? Kids ages 7-11 can join author and
equine officers to share with former television cartoonist Mike Artell at Libraries
us a demonstration of their this summer as he shares his simple techniques for
day to day activities and drawing people, animals and objects. You don’t have
show how the Mounted Patrol to be a great artist; you just need a sense of humor!
train to serve and protect Registration is required and space is limited. Sorry, no
our community. Families are groups. Here’s the schedule:
welcome at Libraries at 10 a.m.
to meet the officers and their • 10 a.m. Monday, June 28, Bluebonnet Regional
equestrian partners. These Branch
visits will take place outside • 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 28, Greenwell Springs
of the Library. Registration is Regional Branch
required. Sorry, no groups. Here’s the schedule:
• 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, Zachary Branch
• Wednesday, June 2, Baker Branch • 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, Delmont Gardens
• Thursday, June 3, Pride-Chaneyville Branch Branch
• Wednesday, June 9, Scotlandville Branch • 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1, River Center Branch
• Thursday, June 10, Main Library at Goodwood • 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 1, Main Branch
• Wednesday, June 16, Central Branch
• Thursday, June 17, Bluebonnet Regional Branch
Baton Rouge Ballet
*
• Wednesday, June 23, Eden Park Branch
Theatre Presents
• Thursday, June 24, Carver Branch
Alice in Wonderland
• Wednesday, June 30, Fairwood Branch The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre’s Youth
• Thursday, July 1, Delmont Gardens Branch Ballet will perform a delightful rendition of
Alice in Wonderland at Libraries this month
• Thursday, July 8, Greenwell Springs Road Regional
for children ages 5+ and their families. Local youth
Branch
dancers in grades 5 through 9, will entertain us with this
• Wednesday, July 14, Zachary Branch beautifully danced ballet. Registration is required. Sorry, no
groups. Here’s the schedule:
• 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 3 & 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 7,
All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all
programs is encouraged. To register, call the Library branch directly.
Main Library at Goodwood
For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required. • 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3 & 9:30 a.m. Monday, June 7,
River Center Branch
East Baton Rouge Parish Library June 2021, The Source 15Say Cheese! A Visit from
*
Wink Danenberg, Juggler
*
Dr. Chuck Boeneke Extraordinaire!
Children ages 6-11 are invited to come discover the Have you ever wanted to learn
world of cheese-making with LSU’s Dr. Chuck Boeneke, how to juggle? Juggler extraordinaire,
who will be at Libraries this summer to present a video on Wink Danenberg, will be at Libraries
cheese-making, provide a live demonstration, and read The this summer to show children ages
Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka. Registration is required 7-11 how! Wink has been entertaining
and space is limited. Sorry, no groups. Here’s the schedule: children of all ages for more than 20
years with his juggling and comedy.
• 10 a.m. Thursday, June 10, Bluebonnet Regional Branch Wink will entertain children while helping them create
• 4 p.m. Thursday, June 10, Carver Branch their own set of juggling balls and teaching them to juggle.
The children can then take their sets home to continue
• 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17, Pride-Chaneyville Branch practicing. Registration is required and space is limited.
• 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 18, Delmont Gardens Branch Sorry, no groups. All dates will have four sessions: 10 a.m.,
11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., & 3:30 p.m. Here’s the schedule:
• 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 28, River Center Branch
• 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, Scotlandville Branch • Monday, June 7, Bluebonnet Regional Branch
• 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, Main Library at Goodwood • Wednesday, June 9, Zachary Branch
• 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, Central Branch • Friday, June 11, River Center Branch
• 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, Greenwell Springs Road • Monday, June 14, Greenwell Springs Road Regional
Regional Branch Branch
• 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29, Zachary Branch • Wednesday, June 16, Main Library at Goodwood
A Garden of Stories at Three Independence Park, and the Baker Municipal Park, to
take a stroll through the beautifully serene area and enjoy
Locations! reading stations where one-to-two pages of a children’s
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s Main Library book can be read. Story titles will change each month.
at Goodwood has partnered with BREC, and its Baker This month, read through The Garden Song by David
Branch has teamed up with the City of Baker, to bring Mallet at the Main Library, and Summer Song by Kevin
you Garden Stories. Now, the Carver Branch offers a fun Henkes, in Baker, and The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by
story walk! Families are invited to the BREC Gardens at Jon Scieszka, at the Carver Branch.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
Playmakers of Johnette Downing Presents Wild & Wooly
Baton Rouge Wiggle Songs!
June and July will be filled with Monkey around in musical merriment as
stories about the best pets ever – dogs children’s author and musician Johnette Downing
and cats! Join the Playmakers’ online shares her animal tales and tunes with summer
for storytime videos this summer. readers of all ages. Featuring interactive songs and
Access this cool content through a story or two, this program is sure to be a wild and
the Beanstack Summer Reading wooly adventure! Access this fun content Monday-
Programming Challenge, and on our Friday, June 21-25, and
EBRP Library Kid’s Programming Monday-Friday, July 26-30, through the Beanstack
Facebook Group. For more Summer Reading Programming Challenge, and on
information, call the Main Library our EBRP Library Kid’s Programming Facebook
Children’s Room at (225) 231-3760. Group. For more information, call the Main Library
Children’s Room at (225) 231-3760.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS – CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ➥
All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for all programs is encouraged.
To register, call the Library branch directly. For more information, visit www.ebrpl.com. * Registration required.
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