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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories help with your baby’s development.

Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - Heat Press
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Fall into creativity, and let’s hang! Registration required.

Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - Heat Press
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Spark engineering prowess when you explore, build, and create.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Gain the confidence to start a new business. Connect with resources in this virtual seminar. Registration required.
Register

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Study Commons
Let your creativity flow at this new monthly event, where you’ll chat, craft, and connect with other art lovers!

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Promote reading readiness for your child through stories and songs while having a wonderful time.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Promote reading readiness for your child through stories and songs while having a wonderful time.

Wed, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Promote reading readiness for your child through stories and songs while having a wonderful time.

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Commons - Multipurpose Room
Shine and sparkle when you make this craft! Registration required.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories help with your baby’s development.

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Spark engineering prowess when you explore, build, and create.

Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Celebra el Día de los Muertos con una manualidad, actividades divertidas, y una historia. Celebrate the Day of the Dead with a craft, fun activities, and a story.

Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Cuddles and coziness await as we enjoy stories and songs together.

Sat, Oct 19, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Become a #sittersuperstar! Registration required.
Register

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Galvez
Get information about thyroid disease and treatments.

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
This cool DIY demo will teach you to do spooky special effects makeup for your Halloween costume! Registration required.

Mon, Oct 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dutchtown
Meet with an attorney for help with your legal questions and issues.

Tue, Oct 22, 9:00am - 11:45am
Gonzales
Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories help with your baby’s development.

Tue, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
An afternoon chat with Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist and "New York Times" bestselling author.
Register

Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Spark engineering prowess when you explore, build, and create.

Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3,Meeting Room 1
Swap cuttings or seedlings for your garden and get your gardening questions answered. Registration required.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Promote reading readiness for your child through stories and songs while having a wonderful time.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Promote reading readiness for your child through stories and songs while having a wonderful time.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Promote reading readiness for your child through stories and songs while having a wonderful time.

Wed, Oct 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Donaldsonville
Meet with an attorney for help with your legal questions and issues.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories help with your baby’s development.

Thu, Oct 24, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Gonzales
Meet with an attorney for help with your legal questions and issues.

Thu, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Donaldsonville - Recording Studio
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Gonzales
Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Dutchtown
Step into the 1920s for a murder mystery party. Dress up and unravel secrets to solve a deadly crime in the Speakeasy. Registration required.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville - Recording Studio
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Galvez
Meet with an attorney for help with your legal questions and issues.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Enter your Library Era, and let's celebrate Taylor Swift and her epic Eras Tour!

Tue, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories help with your baby’s development.

Tue, Oct 29, 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.

Tue, Oct 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Treat yourself to a sweet afternoon indulging in America’s favorite frozen dessert and its history.

Tue, Oct 29, 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, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Singing, storytelling, and games help toddlers learn and explore their world.

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Promote reading readiness for your child through stories and songs while having a wonderful time.

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Promote reading readiness for your child through stories and songs while having a wonderful time.

Wed, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Promote reading readiness for your child through stories and songs while having a wonderful time.

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Movement, songs, and stories help with your baby’s development.

Fri, Nov 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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.

Fri, Nov 01, All day
Donaldsonville
Dinosaurs roar into November with this fun and easy craft kit to create your own colorful Stegosaurus.

Fri, Nov 01, All day
Dutchtown
Dinosaurs roar into November with this fun and easy craft kit to create your own colorful Stegosaurus.

Fri, Nov 01, All day
Galvez
Dinosaurs roar into November with this fun and easy craft kit to create your own colorful Stegosaurus.

Fri, Nov 01, All day
Gonzales
Dinosaurs roar into November with this fun and easy craft kit to create your own colorful Stegosaurus.

Fri, Nov 01, All day
Study Commons
Dinosaurs roar into November with this fun and easy craft kit to create your own colorful Stegosaurus.

Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Camp isn’t just for summer. You won’t want to miss this training adventure!

Mon, Nov 04, 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.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Songs, play, and books bring smiles and laughter to baby’s face!

Tue, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Make a statement while keeping your phone in the palm of your hand!

Tue, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Celebrate fall with a painting that captures the season. Registration required.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 06, 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.

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Spark imagination, enjoy socialization, and build literacy skills through stories and songs.

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Spark imagination, enjoy socialization, and build literacy skills through stories and songs.

Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Spark imagination, enjoy socialization, and build literacy skills through stories and songs.

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales Branch Parking Lot
It’s a cosmic night at the library!

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Songs, play, and books bring smiles and laughter to baby’s face!

Thu, Nov 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Donaldsonville
Join APL’s Book Club to explore the literary world and participate in quality conversations. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Relive the wonder and fun of the New Orleans World’s Fair from 40 years ago. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join the conversation with Navajo Ranger Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations in Navajoland.
Register

Thu, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 07, 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, Nov 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Create coasters and herb markers for your home and garden! Registration required.

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Come discuss tantalizing titles at Teen Book Club on the second Saturday of every month. Registration required.

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Sintoniza una conversación especial con el autor más vendido del New York Times Javier Zamora.
Register

Mon, Nov 11, 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.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Songs, play, and books bring smiles and laughter to baby’s face!

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - Cutting Machine
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Learn about surreal art and use watercolor to paint your favorite food. Registration required. Space is limited.

Tue, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - Cutting Machine
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
It’s your chance to make a real impact! Join the new Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and tell us what you want at the library!

Tue, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
It’s fall, y’all! In addition to your playful pajamas, you may need a robe for our storytime gathering.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Discover new songs, stories, and friends at Toddler Storytime.

Wed, Nov 13, 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.

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Spark imagination, enjoy socialization, and build literacy skills through stories and songs.

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Spark imagination, enjoy socialization, and build literacy skills through stories and songs.

Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Spark imagination, enjoy socialization, and build literacy skills through stories and songs.

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Commons - Multipurpose Room
Make a statement while keeping your phone in the palm of your hand!

Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Gonzales
Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Songs, play, and books bring smiles and laughter to baby’s face!

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Holiday scams are everywhere. Get educated about the most common ones and how to prevent them.

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he tells us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.
Register

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galvez
Learn the secrets of wood carving from members of the Pelican Woodcarvers Guild. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room
It’s fall, y’all! In addition to your playful pajamas, you may need a robe for our storytime gathering.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Activity Room
It’s fall, y’all! In addition to your playful pajamas, you may need a robe for our storytime gathering.

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