Summer 2016 - St. Mary Parish Library

Alex P. Allain-Franklin
Amelia Bayou Vista BerwickCentervillePattersonWest End-Baldwin
St. Mary Parish Library Newsletter  Visit our website at stmarylibrary.org  Summer 2016
2016 Summer Reading Program Kicks Off!
It’s time again for everyone to come and hang with us for our summer reading program. Research has shown that children who
participate in the summer reading programs maintain their reading skills better than children who do not read during times when
school is not in session. The library is trying to encourage and get refocused on summer READING. The library offers a
reading program with weekly activities designed to encourage reading in a fun, non-academic manner.
REGISTRATION
Early registration will begin in May and continue throughout the summer. This will also give you an opportunity to make sure you
have a library card and your record is up to date. Remember registration is allowed at only one branch, but you are welcome to
attend all programs, activities, and special performers at ANY of the seven branches of the St. Mary Parish Library System.
KICK-OFF DAY
Our kick off day will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We invite you to join us and get registered if
you haven’t, since this will be the first day to check out books that will count towards summer reading minutes.
As mentioned above, our goal is to increase reading. Therefore, we are doing things as we did last year, since it turned out
successfully. Readers will need to turn in at least the minimum 600 minutes or more. (That’s just 20 minutes of reading per day.)
We encourage higher goals, set by you, to place as a reading winner. For our finale, we will be hosting a “Pizza Extravaganza,”
featuring final awards, prizes, treats and games. No one will be allowed to attend without an invitation. The ONLY way to obtain
an invitation is to READ and turn in, at least the minimum minutes of 600.
Race in and check out the stories, crafts, music, dance, and other activities being held at the libraries located in Amelia,
Baldwin, Bayou Vista, Berwick, Centerville, Franklin and Patterson.
Performances this summer will include Queen Nur, Farmer Jason, Matthew Noel, Allan Wolf, Harvey Rabbit, Christine Audler,
The Kinders, Page Turner Adventures, Didgeridoo Down Under and Lady Chops.
Must See Performances!
Queen Nur
Karen “Queen Nur” Abdul-Malik is a highly interactive international Storyteller and Teaching Artist from
Willingboro, NJ. Following the griotic tradition, her stories capture historical victories, celebrate folkloric
traditions, and profoundly speak to the quintessence of humanity. Audiences may experience tears upon the
soul; and, within the same breath of story, have a toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time.
Appearances At:
Bayou Vista Branch on May 31st at 10 a.m.
Franklin Branch on May 31st at 2 p.m.
Farmer Jason
Farmer Jason is the brainchild of rock music legend Jason Ringenberg of Jason and the Scorchers. An
Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Ringenberg is one of the pioneers of the modern Americana and alt-country genres. In 2002 he created Farmer Jason to educate
and entertain children about farm life and the wonders of nature. The character is based on his own
farming background and love of the great outdoors. As Farmer Jason he has released 4 records and a
DVD. He has starred in the “It’s a Farmer Jason” video interstitial program which airs on several PBS
stations around the United States, earning 4 Emmy nominations and one Emmy win. Farmer Jason’s
records have won numerous awards, including the Parents’ Choice Gold Award and the Los Angeles
Times’ Children’s Record of the Year list.
Appearances At:
Patterson Branch on June 3rd at 10 a.m.
West End Branch on June 3rd at 2 p.m.
Matthew Noel
The magic yoyo man, Matthew Noel, artfully brings his stage show to audiences of all
ages using magic, yo-yos, juggling , and comedy. He has performed for tens of thousands
of people across the south over the last 10 years.
Appearances At:
Amelia Branch on June 7th at 2 p.m.
West End Branch on June 8th at 10 a.m.
Centerville Branch on June 8th at 2 p.m.
Patterson Branch on June 9th at 10 a.m.
Franklin Branch on June 9th at 2 p.m.
Berwick Branch on June 10th at 10 a.m.
Bayou Vista Branch on June 10th at 2 p.m.
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Allan Wolf
Two time winner of the North Carolina YA Book Award, Allan Wolf is an author and performance poet living
in Asheville, NC. Allan spent fifteen years as the educational director of Poetry Alive!, and he is considered one
of the founding fathers of the National Poetry Slam movement. His poetry has appeared in many diverse publications from Lady Bug Magazine to the North Carolina Literacy Review. Wolf’s many books showcase his love
of history, research, and poetry. Titles include Zane’s Trace (NC YA Book Award) and New Found Land
(winner of a Lion and the Unicorn Honor for Excellence in North American Poetry), More Than Friends: Poems
from Him and Her, and Immersed in Verse. His latest verse novel, The Watch that Ends the Night:
Voices from the Titanic, was awarded the prestigious Claudia Lewis Poetry Award for the best poetry book of
the year by Bank Street College. With literally hundreds of poems committed to memory, Wolf travels the country presenting author visits, poetry shows, and inspirational talks for all ages.
Appearances At:
West End Branch on June 13th at 10 a.m.
Berwick Branch on June 13th at 2 p.m.
Tim and Laura Allured presents :The Harvey Rabbit and
Friends Show.” The show features Harvey, the Talking Rabbit,
Cecil the Orangutan and T-Boy the Alligator. Oh yeah, they are joined by Laura and Tim Allured
who are the masters behind these hilarious puppets as they put on a fun-filled, energetic show of
ventriloquism, puppetry, music, and comedy mixed in with a whole lot of audience participation!
Appearances At:
Bayou Vista Branch on June 14th at 10 a.m.
Franklin Branch on June 14th at 2 p.m.
Christine Audler, CEO of Fight Fat Forever and author of What
Lou Can Do, will be reading, giving wellness demonstrations and a Karate
demonstration at these St. Mary Parish Libraries:
Appearances At:
Franklin Branch on June 17th at 10 a.m.
Bayou Vista Branch on June 17th at 1 p.m.
Amelia Branch on June 17th at 3 p.m.
The Kinders
Brian and Terri Kinder’s concerts for kids are lively and interactive. Combining his guitar and banjo
playing talents and his whimsical song writing skills, they amuse and entertain children of all ages.
They have the ability through their songs to bring both young and old together as they laugh, sing,
dance and clap along with the music.
Appearances At:
Amelia Branch on June 20th at 10 a.m.
Berwick Branch on June 20th at 2 p.m.
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Page Turner Adventures
features Riley Roam as the “World Famous
Storyologist,” Page Turner, and former Ringling
Bros. Clown Kenny Mikey, as her slapstick
sidekick. This Emmy Award winning duo has
wowed countless children all over the country at
theaters and festivals. Their antics and one-of-akind style of educational entertainment are
always a hit with audiences.
Appearances At:
Bayou Vista Branch on June 21st at 10 a.m.
West End Branch on June 21st at 2 p.m.
Lady Chops
Percussionist Elizabeth Vidos has an
extensive background with drumming
away on anything and everything that
produces great sound. Her OffBroadway work history includes the
show STOMP and JESUS CHRIST
SUPERSTAR. She also performed in
“Quincy Jones”, We Are the Future
concert. This is a show you do not
want to miss.
Appearances At:
Bayou Vista Branch on June 27th at 10 a.m.
is a
high-energy, Australia themed show that combines Amelia Branch on June 27th at 2 p.m.
Berwick Branch on June 28th at 10 a.m.
music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character
Centerville Branch on June 28th at 2 p.m.
building, storytelling and audience participation.
The didgeridoo, usually a hollowed out tree trunk, Franklin Branch on June 29th at 10 a.m.
Patterson Branch on June 29th at 2 p.m.
has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at
least 1,500 years and is known for its other worldly West End Branch on June 30th at 10 a.m.
sound. But Didgeridoo Down Under is much more
than music-it’s interactive educational,
motivational and super fun!
Appearances At:
Franklin Branch on June 24th at 10 a.m.
Patterson Branch on June 24th at 2 p.m.
Didgeridoo Down Under
GAMES AND ACTIVITIES!
AMELIA BRANCH LIBRARY
PRE-K-FIRST GRADE STORY HOUR 2 p.m.
June 8th-Welcome To The Chocolate Games
June 14th-Kitty Planter
June 21st-Decorate A Visor
June 28th-Gonoodle
SECOND AND THIRD GRADE PROGRAMS 2 p.m.
June 8th-Welcome To The Chocolate Games
June 15th-Hedgehog Sock Planter
June 22nd-Scrabble Mania
June 29th-Gonoodle
FOURTH GRADE AND UP WORKSHOPS 2 p.m.
June 9th-Welcome To The Chocolate Games
June 16th-Eco Can Planter
June 23rd-Balloon Bonanza
June 30th-Gonoodle
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES!
June 1st-Let’s Have A Ball (2 p.m.)
June 2nd-Doughnut On A String Contest (2 p.m.)
June 3rd-Word Bingo (2 p.m.)
June 6th-Movie Day “Hercules” (2 p.m.)
June 7th-Matthew Noel PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
June 10th-Library Olympics (2 p.m.)
June 13th-Word Bingo (2 p.m.)
June 17th-Christine Aulder PERFORMER (3 p.m.)
June 20th-Kinders PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
June 24th-Minute To Win It (Pre K-3rd Grade 2-3 p.m.)
(4th & Up 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
June 27th-Lady Chops PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
July 1st-Cupcake Walk (2 p.m.)
*JULY 1st WILL BE THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN MINUTES! THERE
WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
AWARDS/PIZZA PARTY
July 6th-6:00-7:00 p.m.
BY INVITATION ONLY!
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BAYOU VISTA BRANCH LIBRARY
TODDLERS STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m.
June 3rd-Sports Ball Mobile
June 10th-Dish/Spoon Nursery Book
June 17th-Healthy Food Mobile
June 24th-Dancing Rings
July 1st-Miniature Garden In a Jar
PRE-K-KINDERGARTEN STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m.
June 7th-Sports Ball Mobile
June 28th-Miniature Garden In a Jar
FIRST-THIRD GRADE PROGRAM 2 p.m.
June 1st-Sports Sun Catchers & Lego Twister
June 8th-Brain Games & Squishy Things
June 15th-Little Ninjas & Scavenger Hunt
June 22nd-Garden Rock Art & Life Size Connect Four
June 29th-Chocolate Games
FOURTH GRADE AND UP WORKSHOPS 2 p.m.
June 2nd-Puzzle Monogram Necklace & Healthy Smoothies
June 9th-Mexican Cooking Wars
June 16th-Live Action Hungry Hippo
June 23rd-Scrabble Jewelry & Twister
June 30th-Chocolate Games
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES!
May 31st-Queen Nur PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
June 3rd-Exercise Your Mind Upcycle Junk (2 p.m.)
June 6th-Word Bingo (2 p.m.)
June 10th-Matthew Noel PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
June 13th-Word Bingo (2 p.m.)
June 14th-Harvey Rabbit PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
June 17th-Christine Audler PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
June 20th-Movie Day “Pixels” (2 p.m.)
June 21st-Page Turners PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
June 24th-Water Relay (2 p.m.) (Do not forget your swimsuit and towel)
June 27th-Lady Chops PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
July 1st-Cupcake Walk (2 p.m.)
ADULT PROGRAM
June 15th-”Zen” Stress Free Coloring Doodlers (10:30 p.m.)
*JULY 1st WILL BE THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN MINUTES! THERE
WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
AWARDS/PIZZA PARTY
July 6th-6:00 p.m.
BY INVITATION ONLY!
BERWICK BRANCH LIBRARY
TODDLER-KINDERGARTEN STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m.
June 1st-1,2,3 Numbers
June 8th-Back to Nature
June 15th-All About You
June 22nd-Dance, Dance, Dance
June 29th-Yummy!
FIRST GRADE AND UP PROGRAM 2 p.m.
June 2nd-Balloon Tennis
June 7th-Medals & Torches
June 9th-Binary Jewelry
June 14th-Record Breaking Beards/Mustaches
June 16th-Sport Sun Catchers
June 21st-Fuel Up Your Plate
June 23rd-Sport Pennant
June 28th-Cootie-Catcher
June 30th-Fall-Back Portraits
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES!
June 3rd-Chocolate Pudding Eating Contest (10 a.m.)
June 6th-Cupcake Walk (2 p.m.)
June 10th-Matthew Noel PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
June 13th-Alan Wolf PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
June 17th-Donut Contest (10 a.m.)
June 20th-Kinders PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
June 24th-Movie Day “The Good Dinosaur” (10 a.m.)
June 27th-Water Balloon Games (2 p.m.)
July 1st-Word Bingo (10 a.m.)
ADULT PROGRAM
June 25th-Decorative Key Holder (10 a.m.)
*JULY 1st WILL BE THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN MINUTES! THERE
WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
AWARDS/PIZZA PARTY
July 7th-6:00 p.m.
BY INVITATION ONLY!
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For more information, please contact your local Library Branch!!!
CENTERVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
PRE-K-FIRST GRADE STORY HOUR 2 p.m.
June 7th-Olympic Relay
June 14th-Sport Ball Mobile
June 21st-Rain Stick Bird Feeder
SECOND AND THIRD GRADE PROGRAMS 2 p.m.
June 1st-Perler Beads Projects
June 15th-Sport Pennant
June 22nd-Back to Nature Rain Stick
June 29th-Olympic Relay
FOURTH GRADE AND UP WORKSHOPS 2 p.m.
June 2nd-Perler Beads Project
June 9th-Paint Sports Ball On Canvas
June 16th-Sport Pennant
June 23rd-Olympic Relay
June 30th-Sport Color Pencil Craft
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES! (2 p.m.)
June 3rd-Game Day
June 6th-Word Bingo
June 8th-Matthew Noel (PERFORMER)
June 10th-Craft Day
June 13th-Word Bingo
June 17th-Game Day
June 20th-Word Bingo
June 24th-Craft Day
June 27th-Word Bingo
June 28th-Lady Chops (PERFORMER)
July 1st-Craft Day
*JULY 1st WILL BE THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN MINUTES! THERE
WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
AWARDS/PIZZA PARTY
July 8th-6:00-7:00 p.m.
BY INVITATION ONLY!
FRANKLIN BRANCH LIBRARY
TODDLERS STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m.
June 3rd- Get Moving
June 10th-What My Body Tells Me
July 1st- Go and Grow
PRE-K-FIRST GRADE STORY HOUR 2 p.m.
June 7th- Shoot Where It Is
June 21st- Balloon Tennis Tournament
June 28th- Golf Ball Painting
SECOND AND THIRD GRADE PROGRAMS 2 p.m.
June 1st- Mystery Putt-Putt
June 8th- Fly-Swatter Olympics
June 15th- Championship Noodle T-Ball
June 22nd- Food-O-Rama
FOURTH GRADE AND UP WORKSHOPS 2 p.m.
June 2nd- Hit, Run, Score!
June 16th- Let the Perler Madness Begin!
June 23rd- Together Everyone Achieves More
June 30th- GO for the GOLD
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FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES!
May 31st-Queen Nur PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
June 3rd-Garden Rock Art (2 p.m.)
June 9th-Matthew Noel PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
June 10th-Sport Bingo (2 p.m.)
June 13th-Color Craze Bookmarkers (2 p.m.)
June 14th-Harvey Rabbit PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
June 17th-Christine Aulder PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
June 20th-Movie Monday “ZOOTOPOA” (2 p.m.)
June 24th-Didgeridoo Down Under PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
June 27th- Butterfly Madness (2 p.m.)
June 29th-Lady Chops PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
July 1st- Get Your Game On (2 p.m.)
*JULY 1st WILL BE THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN MINUTES! THERE
WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
ADULT PROGRAMS
June 15th-Nutrition with Becky Smith (6 p.m.)
June 22nd- Zen Doodlers (10 a.m.)
June 23rd-Dr. Kenneth Buetcher (6 p.m.)
AWARDS/PIZZA PARTY
July 7th-6:00 p.m.
BY INVITATION ONLY!
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For more information, please contact your local Library Branch!!!
PATTERSON BRANCH LIBRARY
TODDLER-KINDERGARTEN STORY HOUR 10:00 a.m.
June 7th-Plate-er-up! Healthy food plates
June 14th-Plant it, love it, watch it grow!
June 2st– All about sports! Fun sporting games
June 28th-Gotta Move! Fun dance moves
FIRST-THIRD GRADE PROGRAM 2 p.m.
June 1st–Gotta Move! Fun dance moves
June 8th-Plate-er-up! Healthy food plates
June 15th-Plant it, love it, watch it grow!
June 22nd-Game’s On! Team Relay Games
FOURTH GRADE AND UP WORKSHOPS 2 p.m.
June 2nd-On your mark, get set, read! Reading food labels
June 16th-Smooth & cool! Healthy Smoothies
June 23rd-Size matters! Portion Control
June 30th-Snack attack! Quick healthy snacks
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES!
June 3rd-Farmer Jason PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
June 6th-Word Bingo (2 p.m.)
June 9th-Matthew Noel PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
June 10th-Craft Day (2 p.m.)
June 13th-Word Bingo (2 p.m.)
June 17th-Craft Day (2 p.m.)
June 20th-Word Bingo (2 p.m.)
June 24th-Didgeridoo Down Under PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
June 27th-Word Bingo (2 p.m.)
June 29th-Lady Chops PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
July 1st-Craft Day (2 p.m.)
*JULY 1st WILL BE THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN MINUTES! THERE
WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
AWARDS/PIZZA PARTY
July 7th-6 p.m.
BY INVITATION ONLY!
WEST END BRANCH
TODDLER-PRE-KINDERGARTEN STORY HOUR 10:30 a.m.
June 1st-Shake, Shimmy & Dance
June 15th-Fitness, Games, Leap, Twirl & Jump
June 22nd-Nutrition from my head down to my toes!
June 29th-Splish, Splash Summer (Wear swimsuit and bring a towel)
KINDERGARTEN-FIRST GRADE STORY HOUR 2 p.m.
June 6th-Super Sandwich/Healthy Habit Fun Day
June 20th-Olympic Gold Medal
June 27th-Water Splash Day
SECOND AND THIRD GRADE PROGRAMS 2 p.m.
June 7th-Oreo Olympics
June 14th-Super Sports Station
June 28th-Water World/Laughing With Legos
FOURTH GRADE AND UP WORKSHOPS 2 p.m.
June 9th-Chocolate Wars Library Game Day
June 16th-Blast From the Past
June 23rd-Fearful Healthy Food Fear Factor
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FUN ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES!
June 2nd-Farmer Jason PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
June 3rd-Word Bingo 2 p.m.
June 8th-Matthew Noel PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
June 10th-Movie “Fantastic Mr. Fox” (2 p.m.)
June 13th-Alan Wolf PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
June 17th-Tamaria Hawkins Nutrition (2 p.m.)
June 21st-Page Turners PERFORMER (2 p.m.)
June 24th-Word Bingo (2 p.m.)
June 30th-Lady Chops PERFORMER (10 a.m.)
July 1st-Cupcake Walk (2 p.m.)
*JULY 1st WILL BE THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN MINUTES! THERE
WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
AWARDS/PIZZA PARTY
July 6th 6:00-7:00 p.m.
BY INVITATION ONLY!
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St. Mary Parish Library
206 Iberia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
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Library Closings
On Monday, July 4th all branches of the St. Mary Parish Library
will be closed for Independence Day. We will re-open Tuesday,
July 6th for our regular scheduled hours. Thank you and have a
safe holiday!
Patterson Branch
Adult Book Club
The Adult Book Club will meet on June 16th at 5:30 p.m. to
discuss the book The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd. We
will also meet on July 21st at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the book
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom.
We are sorry to announce that we are now at our capacity for
our Adult Book Club.
Berwick Branch
Adult Book Club
The Adult Book Club will meet on June 16th to
discuss the book The Light Between Oceans by
M.L. Stedman. We will also meet on July 21st to
discuss the book The Readers of Broken Wheel
Recommend by Katarina Bivald.
For more information please call 985-385-2943.
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Franklin Branch
Adult Book Club
The Adult Book Club will meet on June 9th at
4:15 p.m. to discuss the book The School of
Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister.
For more information please call 337-828-5364.
Centerville Branch
Adult Book Club
The Adult Book Club will meet on June 22nd at
10:30 a.m. to discuss the book Twenty Wishes
by Debbie Macomber. We will also meet on
July 27th at 10:30 p.m. to discuss the book
A Painted House by John Grisham.
For more information please call 337-836-1717.
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