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UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
Registration is now closed

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.
This event is full

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.
This event is full

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.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 2
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.

Fri, Nov 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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 15, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Gonzales
Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Sat, Nov 16, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Gonzales
Are you roaring to roam with reptiles? Spend the day visiting dinosaurs, as well as live snakes, turtles, and alligators, at our Reptile Rave!

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Is he here yet?! Count the days to Santa’s arrival on this Countdown to Christmas pizza pan calendar. Registration required.
This event is full

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Commons - Multipurpose Room
Get a face-to-face view of hawks, owls, and other birds. Registration required.

Mon, Nov 18, 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.

Mon, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Feeling BOARD? PUZZLED about what to do?

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Songs, play, and books bring smiles and laughter to baby’s face!

Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Donaldsonville - Sewing Machine
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Learn about surreal art and use watercolor to paint your favorite food. Registration required. Space is limited.

Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Make a statement while keeping your phone in the palm of your hand!

Tue, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Donaldsonville - Sewing Machine
Kickstart your creativity in the library’s new makerspace when you learn to use all the new tools. Registration required.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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