Are You An Anime Addict? - Livingston Parish Library

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Volume 9: Issue 10, October 2011
Growing the tree of knowledge….one book at a time
Are You An Anime Addict?
Branches Offer Anime Clubs For Teens
Do you love watching anime or reading manga? Maybe you’re sort of
interested or just wondering what all the fuss over Japanese animated
cartoons is about. Come to an Anime Addicts/Manga Maniacs meeting and
step into a world of fantasy and fun.
The Livingston Parish Library’s first anime club, Anime Addicts/Manga Maniacs,
started at the South Branch in October 2007 when youth services staff member
Nora Melancon noticed an interest in those materials at the branch. Melancon,
an anime lover herself, asked teens if they wanted to participate in a formal
club, and Anime Addicts was born. The Denham Springs-Walker and Watson
WIGGING OUT– Teens pose with their anime-inspired yarn
anime clubs were added in 2009 as interest spread.
wigs at an Anime Addicts/Manga Maniacs meeting.
“Anime is fun,” Melancon says. “It’s very visual and very different from
American cartoons like Disney. Anime is not like Disney at all because it
addresses deeper issues and goes further. I mean, you could have a character running
October Cosplay Nights
around that has a monkey tail and it’s perfectly normal. That’s anime.”
Denham Springs-Walker Branch
Anime club isn’t just about watching movies or shows, although the South Branch holds a
movie night monthly. Melancon also leads discussions about anime and manga along with
Saturday, October 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Japanese culture. Club members play card games based on anime and make interesting
South Branch
crafts such as wigs for cosplay, or costume play where members dress up as anime or
Tuesday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m.
manga characters.
Watson Branch
“Ms. Nora is our in-house anime enthusiast and she does an amazing job of planning
Wednesday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m.
activities for our anime groups,” Youth Services Librarian Tammy Mulhearn says. “This is
a great group for teens to meet and have fun with others who share their passion for all
Show off your favorite cosplay look
things anime.”
at your Anime Addicts/Manga Mania
The clubs also let teens know their interest isn’t strange or weird while giving them a
meetings this month for prizes! We’ll
chance to bond with others, Melancon says. It’s especially positive for teens who are just
have a fashion show, play some
starting to explore anime and manga because they get recommendations and support
games, talk anime, and vote for the
from other club members.
winner of our cosplay contest.
“Anime isn’t for everybody,” Melancon
All costumes must be PG and no real
says. “But especially if you are new to it,
weapons may be brought to the
[Anime Addicts] is a great place to be.
contest. For more information about
We have a lot of fun.”
the contest, call the South Branch at
(225) 698-3015.
Anime Movie Night
South Branch
HEADS UP– Above, Youth Services Staff
Member Nora Melancon shows the results
of a coin toss during a Pokemon card
game. To the right, teens pose in their
cosplay costumes.
Join your fellow anime addicts for a
movie night at the South Branch! Call
(225) 698-3015 for details.
Inside: Line Dancing 101  Mad Science Party  Kids Crafts  Computer Classes  Teen Events  Literacy Lollapalooza Contest
Line Dancing 101
Thursday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Albany-Springfield Branch
The Livingston Parish Library offers FREE
computer classes every month. Classes marked
with an * require preregistration.
Computer Basics
Mon. Oct. 03 10:00 a.m. Watson
Fri. Oct. 07 9:30 a.m. Livingston*
Mon. Oct. 10 6:30 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker*
E-mail Basics
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
Tues.
Mon.
Oct. 05
Oct. 06
Oct. 21
Oct. 24
Oct. 31
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
Albany-Springfield*
Albany-Springfield*
Livingston*
Denham Springs-Walker*
Watson
Intermediate E-mail
Mon. Oct. 31 2:00 p.m.
Excel Basics
Mon. Oct. 03 11:00 a.m. South
Tues. Oct. 18 2:00 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker*
Internet Basics
Mon. Oct. 03 2:00 p.m. Denham Springs-Walker*
Fri. Oct. 14 9:30 a.m. Livingston*
Learn how to line dance! A group of line
dancers from the Hammond Recreation
Center will demonstrate and teach several
popular line dances such as the Electric
Slide, Cupid Shuffle, Zydeco Cha Cha, and The Freeze. This
class is for ages 16 and up.
For more information, call the Albany-Springfield Branch at
(225) 567-1441. We hope to see you there!
Spanish Lessons
Monday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 2:00 p.m.
The Albany-Springfield Branch presents Spanish lessons in the
Mango Languages database as an adult group class!
Participants begin with lesson one and progress at their own
pace. The class meets once a week for six weeks. Light
refreshments will be served.
For more information, call the Albany-Springfield Branch at
(225) 567-1441.
Intermediate Internet
Mon. Oct. 17 2:00 p.m.
Make Creative Bows
Watson Branch
PowerPoint Basics
Mon. Oct. 10 2:00 p.m.
Publisher Basics
Mon. Oct. 10 11:00 a.m. South
Word Basics
Tues.
Thurs
Wed.
Thurs.
Mon.
Oct. 04
Oct. 06
Oct. 12
Oct. 13
Oct. 17
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
South
Albany-Springfield*
Albany-Springfield*
Watson
Intermediate Word
Thurs. Oct. 13 4:00 p.m. South
Wed. Oct. 26 10:00 a.m. Albany-Springfield*
Get ready for the holiday season by
learning how to make creative bows for gifts and decorations!
This class is open to adults 18 and up.
Registration is required. To register, call the Watson Branch at
(225) 664-3963.
Join us for an Evening at the Movies hosted
by the Denham Springs-Walker Branch on
Monday, October 31 at 6:30 p.m. Call
(225) 665-8118 for details.
Helping You Help Yourself
Seminar
Studies show that 85% of Americans will suffer with
lower back pain at some point in their lives. Don’t become a statistic.
Learn the common causes of back pain and treatment options with Dr.
Jorge Isaza of Baton Rouge Orthopedic at our Helping You Help
Yourself seminar.
Registration for the seminar, co-sponsored by Dutch Physical Therapy
and the Livingston Parish Library, is free. To register and for directions
to the Denham Springs-Walker Branch, call (225) 588-2068 or e-mail
[email protected].
Make an Autumn Wreath
Tuesday, October 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Livingston Branch (Main)
Create a beautiful wreath just in time for fall with Ms.
Nan Riffe. Ms. Riffe is an instructor at Louisiana Tech
College and has volunteered with the Summer Reading Program for two
years. All adults (ages 17 and up) are welcome.
Registration is required for this program. To register, call the Livingston
Branch at (225) 686-2436.
ADULT FICTION
Mr. Monk On the Couch by Lee Goldberg
Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer
The Language of Flowers by
Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Flash and Bones by Kathy Reichs
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Watson Branch
Showcase your talents at the library!
Watson Branch is holding an Open Mic
Night for patrons of all ages. Come out
and try your hand at singing a song,
reciting some poetry, or telling a story in
front of a live audience.
Registration is required for this event. For
more information or to register, call the
Watson Branch at (225) 664-3963.
SONGWRITERS CIRCLE
Watson Branch
Take part in a Songwriters Circle at the
Watson Branch. Patrons take turns
playing songs for each other while
honing their creative improvisational
skills. This is a great event for
songwriters or those interested in
learning the craft.
Seating is limited, so registration is
required. To register or for details, call
the Watson Branch at (225) 664-3963.
A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog
by Dean Koontz
The Little Book of Trading: Trend Following
Strategy For Big Winnings by Michael
W. Covel
It's All About the Dress by Vicky Tiel
The Devil All the Time by Donald
Ray Pollock
Heartwishes: An Edilean Novel by
Jude Deveraux
Kill Me If You Can by James Patterson and
Marshall Karp
Cold Vengeance by Douglas Preston and
Lincoln Child
Class Warfare: Inside
the Fight to Fix
DVDS
America's Schools by Steven Brill
The Isleños of Louisiana: On the Water's edge
by Samantha Perez
A Decade of Hope: Stories of Grief and
Endurance From 9/11 Families and Friends
by Dennis Smith with Deirdre Smith.
NONFICTION
After the First Death by Lawrence Block
The Good Thief's Guide to Venice by
Chris Ewan
The Winter of Our Disconnect by
Susan Maushart
AUDIO BOOKS
Framed in Lace by Monica Ferris
Murder by Mocha: A Coffeehouse Mystery
by Cleo Coyle
Plugged: A Daniel McEvoy Mystery by
Eoin Colfer
The Sauvignon Secret: A Wine Country
Mystery by Ellen Crosby
DVDS
Rango
Cars
Meeting Osama Bin Laden
The Astronaut's Wife
Bridge to Terabithia
Anna and the King
Rango
Cars
STORYTIME AT
THE LIBRARY
Every week, Livingston Parish Library
offers storytimes for preschool children.
Storytimes help foster early literacy
skills needed for children to be schoolready.
Baby & Preschool Storytime
Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Baby &Preschool Storytime
Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Every Monday at 9:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Every Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Storytime Rerun
Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
Spanish Storytime
Friday, October 7 at 10:30 a.m.
South Branch
Baby & Preschool Storytime
Watson Branch
Preschool Storytime
Family Storytimes
and Puppet Shows
Looking for entertainment for the
whole family? Our family storytimes
with puppet shows are fun for all
ages! Check out the dates and times
for family storytimes and puppet
shows below.
Saturday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m.
Mad Science Party
Kids ages five and up are invited to enter our Mad
Science Lab “at their own risk” to conduct freaky,
spooky, fun science experiments. Don’t worry, we’re
not resurrecting Frankenstein! Instead, we are making
slime, a hovercraft, invisible ink and much more.
For more information, call the branch hosting your preferred event.
We hope to see you there!
South Branch
Watson Branch
Cover 2 Cover Book Club
Are you a tween who loves to read? Then we need you!
The Albany-Springfield Branch hosts the Cover 2 Cover
Tween Book Club, and we want new members. Come to
this meeting to discuss the second half of A Tale of Two Castles by Gail
Carson Levine, play games, and enjoy refreshments.
Cover 2 Cover is a book club for tweens between eight and 12.
Interested in signing up? Contact the Albany-Springfield Branch at
(225) 567-1441 to join this fun reading group and reserve a copy of
the book.
Parents, please inform us of any food
allergies your child might have before
attending a program involving food.
Literacy Lollapalooza
Welcome to Literacy Lollapalooza, a series of
events hosted by the Denham Springs-Walker
Branch to promote literacy and have some fun!
For contest rules, see page eight of the
newsletter. The other events are listed below:
Literacy Lollapalooza Storytime
Our Literacy Lollapalooza Storytime features a variety of activities
for the whole family. Listen to stories, songs, and poems, play games,
and make a craft.
New Books For Kids
Aggie Gets Lost by
Lori Ries &
illustrated by Frank
Dormer
Fractions = Trouble!
by Claudia Mills
Literacy Lollapalooza Spelling Bee
Are you a tween spelling whiz? Join us for a Literacy Lollapalooza
spelling bee for prizes. This event is open to ages eight through 12.
Lost! A Dog Called
Bear by Wendy Orr
Sprite Party
Watson Branch
Be a fairy for a day! Kids are invited to listen to
fairy stories, play games, and make fairy bread
while they enjoy a magical woodland atmosphere.
Inspired by Peter Pan books and tea parties, girls
will decorate and adorn fairy wings while boys
decorate and wear “sprite” hats and cardboard daggers.
Registration is required. To register or for more information, please
call the Watson Branch at (225) 664-3963.
Trick or Treat Storytime
Children of all ages are invited to come to this special
storytime dressed in their Halloween costumes. Listen to Halloween
stories, make a scary craft, and trick or treat at the library!
Call the Albany-Springfield Branch at (225) 567-1441 for more
information. Happy Halloween!
Lunch-Box Dream by
Tony Abbott
Sylvia & Aki by
Winifred Conkling
War & Watermelon
by Rich Wallace
Yes, She Can! Women's
Sports Pioneers by
Glenn Stout
ALBANY-SPRINGFIELD BRANCH
Line Dancing 101
For ages 16 and up.
DENHAM SPRINGS-WALKER BRANCH
Young Writer’s Club
Anime Club Meeting
Teen Book Club
Monday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Book: Throat by R. A. Nelson
Young Writer’s Club
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
SOUTH BRANCH
Anime Addicts/Manga Maniacs
Movie Night
Anime Addicts/Manga Maniacs
Cosplay Night
WATSON BRANCH
Open Mic Night
Anime Addicts/Manga Mania Meeting
Songwriters Circle
Teen Zombie Night
Can you survive a zombie apocalypse at the
© Epic Records
library? Join us for a fun-filled zombie
evening with games, activities, crafts, apple
bobbing, refreshments and a zombie costume contest for prizes! For
grades seven and up.
For more information, please call the Denham Springs-Walker Branch at
(225) 665-8118.
Murder Mystery Theater
South Branch
There’s been a murder at the library, and we have
to find the person responsible! Teens will be “junior
detectives” and question “suspects” to discover who
is behind this dastardly crime. Join us for some detective work and an
exciting conclusion to the mystery.
For more information, please call the South Branch at (225) 698-3015.
Teen Spooktacular
Here’s what’s new in the YA section of the
library this month:
White Crow by Marcus Sedgwick. YA Sed.
Rip Tide by Kat Falls. YA Fal.
Nacer Bailando by Alma Flor Ada y Gabriel
M. Zubizarreta. YA Ada.
Cleopatra Confesses by Carolyn Meyer.
YA Mey.
Freshman: Tales of 9th Grade Obsessions,
Revelations, and Other Nonsense by Corinne
Mucha. YA Muc.
This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of
Victor Frankenstein by Kenneth Oppel.
YA Opp.
Torn by Margaret Peterson Haddix. YA Had.
Mr. Sam: How Sam Walton Built Walmart and
Became America’s Richest Man by Karen
Blumenthal. YA Blu.
Celebrate Halloween in style by attending
our Teen Spooktacular! We are playing
games and eating chocolate. Come in costume and enter our costume
contest. For grades seven and up.
Please call the Livingston Branch (Main) at (225) 686-2436 for details.
Picture It Painting
Teens can paint their initial on canvas at this
special painting session for Teen Read Week. The class size is limited,
so hurry to register!
To register, call the Albany-Springfield Branch at (225) 567-1441.
Teen events at Livingston Parish Library
are for grades 7 and up.
Library Book Clubs for Adults
Each month, locations of the Livingston Parish Library host book clubs for adults.
If you are interested in joining one of our clubs, please contact the branch you
are interested in attending.
Book Club
South Branch
Bookies
Thursday, October 13
10:30 a.m.
The Secret River
by Kate Grenville
5:30 p.m.
Room
by Emma Donoghue
Book Club
Watson Branch
Sunny Side Up (Inspirational)
Monday, October 3
10:00 a.m.
Year of Wonders
by Geraldine Brooks
Eclectic Book Club
Tuesday, October 18
6:30 p.m.
Her Fearful Symmetry
by Audrey Niffenegger
10:00 a.m.
One More Sunrise
by Michael Landon, Jr.
Watson Branch
Prize Winning Book Club
6:00 p.m.
The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins
Writing Groups
Each month, the Denham Springs-Walker Branch of the Livingston Parish
Library hosts writing groups for adults, teens, and children. If you are
interested in joining one of the clubs, please contact the branch at
(225) 665-8118.
Young Writers Club
Thursday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m. | Tuesday, October 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Calling all young writers! The Denham Springs-Walker Young
Writer’s Club is open to anyone between the ages of 10 and 17.
The goal of the club is to write for both publication and performance. Young
writers are encouraged to explore their writing interests and develop their voice
and style through exciting collaborative activities.
Writers Circle
Are you a writer who is looking for some feedback? Then come to
the Writer’s Circle! Published and unpublished adult writers of
fiction or nonfiction for adults, young adults, or children are welcome. The
group provides a forum for sharing writing, a venue for learning more about
the writing craft and information about publishing and self-publishing.
ALBANY-SPRINGFIELD BRANCH
Display Cases: Avon Bottles by
Barbara Young
Main Gallery: Acrylics on
Canvas and Wood by
Steve Young
DENHAM SPRINGS-WALKER
BRANCH
Display Cases and Main
Gallery: “Fall Colors” by
the Denham Springs Fine
Arts Association
LIVINGSTON BRANCH (MAIN)
Art Showing: Paintings by
Paulette Ferguson
SOUTH BRANCH
Display Cases: Pottery by
Daralyn Martin
Main Gallery: Artwork by
Bonnie Williams
WATSON BRANCH
Display Cases: Baton Rouge
Scale Modelers
Main Gallery: “Kit Kat”
Photography by Kitty Kuhnert
and Kathy Reeves
ATTENTION
Attendance at library
programs and events
constitutes consent to be
photographed for Livingston
Parish Library publicity
purposes. To decline,
please speak to a library
staff member.
Livingston Parish Library
Locations and Hours
The Denham Springs-Walker Branch presents Literacy Lollapalooza! We are holding
several writing contests from Saturday, October 1 through Monday, October 31. All
submissions will be judged and first, second, and third place winners will receive prizes.
Winners will be announced on Monday, November 14.
Please include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address single-spaced
at the top left margin of your submission. All submissions must have a centered title and
double-spaced text.
Check out the contests below! For more information, call the Denham Springs-Walker
Branch at (225) 665-8118.
Fall Into Autumn...In Five Words
Celebrate fall and express yourself at the same time! Contestants should share an
autumn-themed photos and express its message in just five (5) words. Publically
tasteful photos and messages can range from humorous to inspirational or even spooky
because of upcoming Halloween! The contest is for ages 17 and up.
Page Turner Contest
Hook readers with the first page of a story! Write and submit only the first page for
our Page Turner contest. All submissions must be typed. This contest has divisions for
10-12 years old, 13 to 16 years old , and 17 and up.
Haiku Poetry Contest
Write a haiku on any topic for our contest! A haiku is only three lines long and uses
words to create an image. The first line contains five (5) syllables, the second line
contains seven (7) syllables, and the third line contains five (5) syllables. All submissions
must be typed. This contest has divisions for 10-12 years old, 13 to 16 years old , and
17 and up.
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Livingston, LA 70754
Located at: 13986 Florida Blvd.
Phone: (225) 686-2436
Fax: (225) 686-3888
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Fri.
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Denham Springs, LA 70726
Phone: (225) 665-8118
Fax: (225) 791-6325
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FOLLS News
Friends of the Livingston Library
System (FOLLS) supports the Livingston
Parish Library by raising funds and
helping to inform the public of the
services provided by the libraries.
Folls Book Sale
Saturday, October 22
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If you are interested in learning
more about FOLLS, contact us at
[email protected].
Scan Me
to instantly
connect your
mobile device to
our website.
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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South Branch
An $8.9 million bond issue for construction
of four new Livingston Parish Library
branches passes on October 4, 2003 with
57% of the vote.
Now, the Albany-Springfield. Denham SpringsWalker, South, and Watson branches are
open and serving the public daily. The
construction of the new branches allowed for
system consolidation as well as expansion of
the collection and services to our patrons.
We are dedicated to serving our community,
so stop by and check out what the Livingston
Parish Library has to offer!
23477 LA Hwy 444
Livingston, LA 70754
Phone: (225) 698-3015
Fax: (225) 698-9979
Mon. & Wed.
Tues. & Thurs.
Fri.
Sat.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Watson Branch
36581 Outback Road
Denham Springs, LA 70706
Phone: (225) 664-3963
Fax: (225) 664-1949
Mon.-Thurs.
Fri. & Sat.
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Are You An Anime Addict? - Livingston Parish Library

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