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UPCOMING EVENTS
Wed, Nov 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Gonzales
Have legal questions? Visit privately with an attorney and get answers.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales
Hear how the foundations and modern boundaries of today’s Middle East emerged after World War I. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed

Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Spark imagination, enjoy socialization, and build literacy skills through stories and songs.

Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Spark imagination, enjoy socialization, and build literacy skills through stories and songs.

Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Spark imagination, enjoy socialization, and build literacy skills through stories and songs.

Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel, A Council of Dolls, which was longlisted for the National Book Award and the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction.
Register

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Songs, play, and books bring smiles and laughter to baby’s face!

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Donaldsonville
Holiday scams are everywhere. Get educated about the most common ones and how to prevent them.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Make a statement while keeping your phone in the palm of your hand!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room
Explora el mundo de las formas y los panes planos destacando el libro Las Tortillas Son Redondas. Explore the world of shapes and flatbreads, highlighting the book Round Is a Tortilla.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown - Activity Room
It’s fall, y’all! In addition to your playful pajamas, you may need a robe for our storytime gathering.

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
The library wants your help covering its sidewalks with beautiful chalk art.

Sat, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Ready to fly South for the winter? Watch the Mallard family’s adventures as they journey to Jamaica while doing a fun fall family craft.

Tue, Nov 26, 9:00am - 11:45am
Gonzales
Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Tue, Nov 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Donaldsonville - Recording Studio
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Donaldsonville - Recording Studio
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.
This event is full

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Donaldsonville
It’s an important year to vote – for your favorite books! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winners.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Dutchtown
It’s an important year to vote – for your favorite books! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winners.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Galvez
It’s an important year to vote – for your favorite books! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winners.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Gonzales
It’s an important year to vote – for your favorite books! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winners.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Donaldsonville
Vote to let your opinion be known about your favorite books! High Schoolers, we need you to help to pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Dutchtown
Vote to let your opinion be known about your favorite books! High Schoolers, we need you to help to pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Galvez
Vote to let your opinion be known about your favorite books! High Schoolers, we need you to help to pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Gonzales
Vote to let your opinion be known about your favorite books! High Schoolers, we need you to help to pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Donaldsonville
It’s the time of year when we need your help decorating our trees!

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Dutchtown
It’s the time of year when we need your help decorating our trees!

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Galvez
It’s the time of year when we need your help decorating our trees!

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Gonzales
It’s the time of year when we need your help decorating our trees!

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Donaldsonville
Hey, Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help selecting the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Dutchtown
Hey, Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help selecting the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Galvez
Hey, Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help selecting the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Gonzales
Hey, Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help selecting the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Donaldsonville
High Schoolers! Help pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Dutchtown
High Schoolers! Help pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Galvez
High Schoolers! Help pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Gonzales
High Schoolers! Help pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Virtual
Relax and enjoy the end of the year when you Cozy Up with a Good Book!

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Donaldsonville
The Gingerbread Men are on the loose at the library! Join us for a fun Gingerbread Men Scavenger Hunt this December.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Dutchtown
The Gingerbread Men are on the loose at the library! Join us for a fun Gingerbread Men Scavenger Hunt this December.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Galvez
The Gingerbread Men are on the loose at the library! Join us for a fun Gingerbread Men Scavenger Hunt this December.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Study Commons
The Gingerbread Men are on the loose at the library! Join us for a fun Gingerbread Men Scavenger Hunt this December.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Gonzales
The Gingerbread Men are on the loose at the library! Join us for a fun Gingerbread Men Scavenger Hunt this December.

Mon, Dec 02, All day
Dutchtown
Bring the magical scent of Christmas home with Balsam Fir Scented Sachets!

Mon, Dec 02, All day
Gonzales
Bring the magical scent of Christmas home with Balsam Fir Scented Sachets!

Mon, Dec 02, All day
Galvez
Bring the magical scent of Christmas home with Balsam Fir Scented Sachets!

Mon, Dec 02, All day
Donaldsonville
Bring the magical scent of Christmas home with Balsam Fir Scented Sachets!

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Activity Room
A time for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to play and socialize with others.

Tue, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - Laser Cutter
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Commons - Multipurpose Room
It’s a chill holiday hangout! Registration required.

Tue, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - Laser Cutter
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Wed, Dec 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post.
Register

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
A time for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to play and socialize with others.

Thu, Dec 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Sweeten your holiday season at the library’s annual cookie swap. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Donaldsonville
Join APL’s Book Club to explore the literary world and participate in quality conversations. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Join APL’s Book Club to explore the literary world and participate in quality conversations. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Join APL’s Book Club to explore the literary world and participate in quality conversations. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Join APL’s Book Club to explore the literary world and participate in quality conversations. Registration required.

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Use your fingerprints to create a new ornament for the tree!

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Create and play when you step into this winter wonderland. Registration required.

Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Galvez
Ring in the season with this handbell performance.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Activity Room
A time for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to play and socialize with others.

Tue, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Someone wants to steal Christmas! It’s up to us to change his heart!

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales
The Teen Advisory Board will celebrate the season with the annual Carols program.

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales
Time for merry mingling at the library’s annual caroling!

Tue, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Slip on your softest and snuggliest pajamas to join us for stories and songs.

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of "The Last Thing He Told Me," Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book "The Night We Lost Him."
Register

Wed, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dutchtown
Unwrap the secrets of gift wrapping with flair! Sign up and discover how to turn ordinary household items into extraordinarily decorated presents. Registration required.

Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Gonzales
Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales Branch Parking Lot
Look up and see what’s happening in the night sky!

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
A time for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to play and socialize with others.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez
Enjoy tea while making Christmas-scented decoupage jars. Registration is required.

Thu, Dec 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - Recording Studio
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - Recording Studio
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room
Slip on your softest and snuggliest pajamas to join us for stories and songs.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Activity Room
Slip on your softest and snuggliest pajamas to join us for stories and songs.

Fri, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Gonzales
Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Fri, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gonzales - Magazine Area
Experience the music of Mariachi Espartanos played by the East Ascension Specialty Band!

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Gonzales
Try basic jewelry-making and create a beaded snowflake.

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Dutchtown
Try basic jewelry-making and create a beaded snowflake.

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Galvez
Try basic jewelry-making and create a beaded snowflake.

Sat, Dec 14, All day
Donaldsonville
Try basic jewelry-making and create a beaded snowflake.

Sat, Dec 14, 9:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales
Help your son understand the physical and emotional changes he will experience as he goes through puberty in this workshop by Our Lady of the Lake Ascension. Registration required.

Sat, Dec 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room,Magazine Area
Santa! We know him!

Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Teen Book Club meets on the second Saturday of every month—registration is required.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Donaldsonville
It’s the time of year when we need your help decorating our trees!

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Dutchtown
It’s the time of year when we need your help decorating our trees!

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Galvez
It’s the time of year when we need your help decorating our trees!

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Gonzales
It’s the time of year when we need your help decorating our trees!

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Donaldsonville
Hey, Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help selecting the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Dutchtown
Hey, Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help selecting the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Galvez
Hey, Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help selecting the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Gonzales
Hey, Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help selecting the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Donaldsonville
High Schoolers! Help pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Dutchtown
High Schoolers! Help pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Galvez
High Schoolers! Help pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Gonzales
High Schoolers! Help pick the 2024 -2025 Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Virtual
Relax and enjoy the end of the year when you Cozy Up with a Good Book!

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Donaldsonville
The Gingerbread Men are on the loose at the library! Join us for a fun Gingerbread Men Scavenger Hunt this December.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Dutchtown
The Gingerbread Men are on the loose at the library! Join us for a fun Gingerbread Men Scavenger Hunt this December.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Galvez
The Gingerbread Men are on the loose at the library! Join us for a fun Gingerbread Men Scavenger Hunt this December.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Study Commons
The Gingerbread Men are on the loose at the library! Join us for a fun Gingerbread Men Scavenger Hunt this December.

Sun, Dec 15, All day
Gonzales
The Gingerbread Men are on the loose at the library! Join us for a fun Gingerbread Men Scavenger Hunt this December.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Activity Room
A time for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to play and socialize with others.

Tue, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - 3D Printer
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Tue, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - 3D Printer
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Children's Area
Lady Chops (Elizabeth Vidos) and Madam Dulcimer (Amanda Roberts) are back to play joyful music of the holidays.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Study Commons
Let your creativity flow at this new monthly event, where you’ll chat, craft, and connect with other art lovers!

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
A time for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to play and socialize with others.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Lady Chops (Elizabeth Vidos) and Madam Dulcimer (Amanda Roberts) are back to play joyful music of the holidays.

Thu, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Roll over and create some candy sushi!

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room
¡Celebra con nosotros y descubre los tamales en un evento sensorial para niños! Celebrate with us and explore tamales at a sensory event for kids!

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Slip on your softest and snuggliest pajamas to join us for stories and songs.

Fri, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Gonzales
Holiday madness have you going to pieces? Reassemble your cheer with puzzles and treats! Registration required.

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