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UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Learn what the library has that can support your homeschooling and homework needs.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Everything is cuter when it's smaller! Create a miniature work of art to display in our Tiny Art Show!

Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Bring the wonders of winter to your front door!
Registration required. Space is limited.

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Explore shiny beetles with LSU researchers! Fun laser demos reveal their colors. ¡Explora escarabajos brillantes con investigadores de LSU! Demostraciones con láser revelan sus colores.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Activity Room
A time for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to play and socialize with others.

Tue, Jan 21, 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.
This event is full

Tue, Jan 21, 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.
This event is full

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
A time for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to play and socialize with others.

Thu, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Chat virtually with New York Times bestselling author of Cultish and The Age of Magical Overthinking, Amanda Montell.
Register

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Gonzales
Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Discover the art and skill behind this fast-paced sport that has been a part of the Olympics since 1896.

Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Discover the art and skill behind this fast-paced sport that has been a part of the Olympics since 1896.

Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Jump! Run! Sit! Stay! Un-leash your inner canine as we em-bark on Dog-Man Adventure!

Sat, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Good news! Rejoice-ify as you spend time celebrating the characters and songs of the musical Wicked.

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Donaldsonville
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Dutchtown
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Galvez
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Mon, Jan 27, All day
Gonzales
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Mon, Jan 27, 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.

Tue, Jan 28, 9:00am - 11:45am
Gonzales
Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez - Activity Room
A time for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to play and socialize with others.

Tue, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Learn the beginning stages of the publishing process.
Register

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Learn what the library has that can support your homeschooling and homework needs.

Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
A time for babies and toddlers and their caregivers to play and socialize with others.

Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 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, Jan 30, 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.
This event is full

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Donaldsonville
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Dutchtown
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Galvez
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Gonzales
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Donaldsonville
In honor of Black History Month, participate in our self-directed stained glass quilt square project celebrating Black authors.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Dutchtown
In honor of Black History Month, participate in our self-directed stained glass quilt square project celebrating Black authors.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Galvez
In honor of Black History Month, participate in our self-directed stained glass quilt square project celebrating Black authors.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Gonzales
In honor of Black History Month, participate in our self-directed stained glass quilt square project celebrating Black authors.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Study Commons
In honor of Black History Month, participate in our self-directed stained glass quilt square project celebrating Black authors.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Donaldsonville
Learn about the traditional colors of Black History Month and books from our Jeannette Jefferson Collection.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Dutchtown
Learn about the traditional colors of Black History Month and books from our Jeannette Jefferson Collection.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Galvez
Learn about the traditional colors of Black History Month and books from our Jeannette Jefferson Collection.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Gonzales
Learn about the traditional colors of Black History Month and books from our Jeannette Jefferson Collection.

Sat, Feb 01, All day
Study Commons
Learn about the traditional colors of Black History Month and books from our Jeannette Jefferson Collection.

Sat, Feb 01, 9:00am - 10:00am
Galvez - Meeting Room 1
Great things come in small packages!

Sat, Feb 01, 9:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales
Help your daughter understand the physical and emotional changes she will experience during puberty. Registration is required.

Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
It’s time for a dollhouse delivery!

Sat, Feb 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales
Explore racial realism through a conversation with Dr. Lori Latrice Martin. Registration required.

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Learn to make a scented hand warmer or a sachet using the library’s sewing machines. Space is limited. Registration required.

Tue, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Babies learn best from sharing books, songs, words, and playing together with their caregivers!

Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join this enlightening presentation on how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves.
Register

Tue, Feb 04, 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.

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales Branch Parking Lot
Come get stars in your eyes-literally!

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Hearing words repeated, clapping hands to rhythms, and participating in movement songs all entice your little one to find their voice and join in!

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Hearing words repeated, clapping hands to rhythms, and participating in movement songs all entice your little one to find their voice and join in!

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Hearing words repeated, clapping hands to rhythms, and participating in movement songs all entice your little one to find their voice and join in!

Wed, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Hearing words repeated, clapping hands to rhythms, and participating in movement songs all entice your little one to find their voice and join in!

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Enrich your child’s language development with vocabulary, rhymes, conversation, and play!

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Enrich your child’s language development with vocabulary, rhymes, conversation, and play!

Wed, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Enrich your child’s language development with vocabulary, rhymes, conversation, and play!

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Explore jewelry-making that celebrates the culture of Black art.

Thu, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Babies learn best from sharing books, songs, words, and playing together with their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales
Have you been touched by a cancer diagnosis? Get in on the action, join mindful chair yoga sessions and improve your overall well-being. Registration required.

Thu, Feb 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Donaldsonville
Join APL’s Book Club to explore the literary world and participate in quality conversations. Registration required.

Thu, Feb 06, 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.

Thu, Feb 06, 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, Feb 06, 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.

Sat, Feb 08, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Become a #sittersuperstar! Registration is required.

Sat, Feb 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Join us for a fun-filled time exploring the world of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Celebrate the season of love by creating handmade cards!

Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Teen Book Club meets on the second Saturday of every month—registration is required.

Tue, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Babies learn best from sharing books, songs, words, and playing together with their caregivers!

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 1
Hang out with your peers, plan programs, and join the Teen Advisory Board!

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville
Get ready to learn some classic and contemporary line dances.

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Don’t miss this riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book "Moon of the Turning Leaves", the hotly anticipated sequel to "Moon of the Crusted Snow".
Register

Tue, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Slip into your cuddliest pajamas and join us for a memorable evening of stories and activities about hugs and kisses.

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Hearing words repeated, clapping hands to rhythms, and participating in movement songs all entice your little one to find their voice and join in!

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Hearing words repeated, clapping hands to rhythms, and participating in movement songs all entice your little one to find their voice and join in!

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Hearing words repeated, clapping hands to rhythms, and participating in movement songs all entice your little one to find their voice and join in!

Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Hearing words repeated, clapping hands to rhythms, and participating in movement songs all entice your little one to find their voice and join in!

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Enrich your child’s language development with vocabulary, rhymes, conversation, and play!

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Enrich your child’s language development with vocabulary, rhymes, conversation, and play!

Wed, Feb 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Enrich your child’s language development with vocabulary, rhymes, conversation, and play!

Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Gonzales - Computer Classroom
Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Babies learn best from sharing books, songs, words, and playing together with their caregivers!

Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales
It’s just stuff!

Thu, Feb 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales
Have you been touched by a cancer diagnosis? Get in on the action, join mindful chair yoga sessions and improve your overall well-being. Registration required.

Thu, Feb 13, 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.

Thu, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Learn to play the world’s most popular trading card game! Space is limited. Registration required.

Thu, Feb 13, 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.

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Activity Room
Slip into your cuddliest pajamas and join us for a memorable evening of stories and activities about hugs and kisses.

Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room
Slip into your cuddliest pajamas and join us for a memorable evening of stories and activities about hugs and kisses.

Fri, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Gonzales - Computer Classroom
Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Donaldsonville
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Dutchtown
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Galvez
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Gonzales
Voting lets your voice be heard! Kindergarteners through 8th graders, we need your help to select the 2024-2025 Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award winner.

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 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.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Donaldsonville
In honor of Black History Month, participate in our self-directed stained glass quilt square project celebrating Black authors.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Dutchtown
In honor of Black History Month, participate in our self-directed stained glass quilt square project celebrating Black authors.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Galvez
In honor of Black History Month, participate in our self-directed stained glass quilt square project celebrating Black authors.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Gonzales
In honor of Black History Month, participate in our self-directed stained glass quilt square project celebrating Black authors.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Study Commons
In honor of Black History Month, participate in our self-directed stained glass quilt square project celebrating Black authors.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Donaldsonville
Learn about the traditional colors of Black History Month and books from our Jeannette Jefferson Collection.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Dutchtown
Learn about the traditional colors of Black History Month and books from our Jeannette Jefferson Collection.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Galvez
Learn about the traditional colors of Black History Month and books from our Jeannette Jefferson Collection.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Gonzales
Learn about the traditional colors of Black History Month and books from our Jeannette Jefferson Collection.

Sat, Feb 15, All day
Study Commons
Learn about the traditional colors of Black History Month and books from our Jeannette Jefferson Collection.

Sat, Feb 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
The traveling theatre returns with new stories and histories to tell!

Sat, Feb 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Galvez
Discuss the challenges Black women face as leaders. Registration required.

Sat, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gonzales - Magazine Area
The traveling theatre returns with new stories and histories to tell!

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