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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Mon, Nov 02, All day
Donaldsonville
Create a mini fairy garden!

Mon, Nov 02, All day
St. Amant
Create a mini fairy garden!

Mon, Nov 02, All day
Dutchtown
Create a mini fairy garden!

Mon, Nov 02, All day
Gonzales
Create a mini fairy garden!

Mon, Nov 02, All day
Galvez
Create a mini fairy garden!

Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Babies learn best by sharing books, songs, and words and playing with their caregivers!

Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales
Learn beautiful, eco-friendly gift-wrapping ideas using reusable materials.

Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
St. Amant - Meeting Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Preschool Storytime is for kids ages 3 to 5. Each week, enjoy books, songs, and games.

Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Preschool Storytime is for kids ages 3 to 5. Each week, enjoy books, songs, and games.

Wed, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Preschool Storytime is for kids ages 3 to 5. Each week, enjoy books, songs, and games.

Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Learn how to use the library’s online education tools for high school and post-secondary prep. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Babies learn best by sharing books, songs, and words and playing with their caregivers!

Thu, Nov 05, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Have you been touched by a cancer diagnosis? Join mindful chair yoga sessions and improve your overall well-being. Registration required.

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

Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Learn how to use the library’s online education tools for high school and post-secondary prep. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville
Create a charming fall-inspired piece featuring pumpkins nestled in a rustic wagon. Registration required.
This event is full

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

Thu, Nov 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, Nov 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, Nov 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.

Fri, Nov 06, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 2
Get ready to tackle health head-on at this fun-filled morning designed to help you score big on wellness.

Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Make a hanging autumn twirler, leaf crown, and fox bookmark while enjoying seasonal drinks and snacks.

Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
St. Amant - Meeting Room
Take a trip to Sesame Street! Let’s play with letters, test different weights, and explore puzzles.

Sun, Nov 08, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Gonzales - Computer Classroom
Practice taking a computer-based ACT. Registration required.

Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales
Have you taken full advantage of your military benefits? Learn about VA disability claims, ratings, and how a Veterans Service Officer can help you navigate the process.

Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galvez
Hear unique stories of our hometown heroes, past and present.

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

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
St. Amant
Find out the basics of Medicare and how it may complement your VA benefits.

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Abigail Adams famously said, “Remember the ladies!” This informational skit spotlights women’s efforts during the American Revolution. Registration Required.

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 1
Want to eat food, play games, craft, and talk books, movies, and music? Teen Advisory Board is for you!

Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
St. Amant - Meeting Room
Snuggle up in your pajamas for cozy stories, songs, rhymes, a flannel board game, and an adorable craft!

Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville
Snuggle up in your pajamas for cozy stories, songs, rhymes, a flannel board game, and an adorable craft!

Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
St. Amant - Meeting Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Preschool Storytime is for kids ages 3 to 5. Each week, enjoy books, songs, and games.

Wed, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Preschool Storytime is for kids ages 3 to 5. Each week, enjoy books, songs, and games.

Wed, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Preschool Storytime is for kids ages 3 to 5. Each week, enjoy books, songs, and games.

Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Babies learn best by sharing books, songs, and words and playing with their caregivers!

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gonzales
Learn how to start important conversations, create a caregiving plan, and find helpful resources.

Thu, Nov 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 1
Have you been touched by a cancer diagnosis? Join mindful chair yoga sessions and improve your overall well-being. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
St. Amant
Join fellow adventurers for a game of the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. Registration required. Space is limited.

Thu, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Play the popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons with fellow adventurers. Registration required. Space is limited.

Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales
¿Quieres entender mejor cómo funciona el sistema financiero en Estados Unidos? Acompáñenos en una clase de educación financiera en español.

Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Galvez - Activity Room
Snuggle up in your pajamas for cozy stories, songs, rhymes, a flannel board game, and an adorable craft!

Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room
Snuggle up in your pajamas for cozy stories, songs, rhymes, a flannel board game, and an adorable craft!

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

Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB
Practice taking a computer-based ACT. Registration required.

Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room,Meeting Room 1,Meeting Room 2,Meeting Room 3
Create Diwali decorations and find out more about Diwali traditions. Registration required.

Mon, Nov 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gonzales
Enjoy seasonal Book Bingo with the Friends of the Ascension Public Library! Free for members. Not a member? Join online or at the event to play!

Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Babies learn best by sharing books, songs, and words and playing with their caregivers!

Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Gonzales - Magazine Area
Tap your toes to the rhythms of mariachi music at this performance by EA’s Mariachi Espartanos.

Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales Branch Parking Lot
Look up from your usual evening routine and see what’s waiting in the night sky!

Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
St. Amant - Meeting Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Donaldsonville
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Toddler Storytime is for children ages one to two.

Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Study Commons
Have you taken full advantage of your military benefits? Learn about VA disability claims, ratings, and how a Veterans Service Officer can help you navigate the process.

Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Galvez - Activity Room
Preschool Storytime is for kids ages 3 to 5. Each week, enjoy books, songs, and games.

Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Gonzales - Activity Room
Preschool Storytime is for kids ages 3 to 5. Each week, enjoy books, songs, and games.

Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Preschool Storytime is for kids ages 3 to 5. Each week, enjoy books, songs, and games.

Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Learn to play Mahjong! Registration required. Spots are limited.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Babies learn best by sharing books, songs, and words and playing with their caregivers!

Thu, Nov 19, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Have you been touched by a cancer diagnosis? Join mindful chair yoga sessions and improve your overall well-being. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Piece together some fun! Bring a puzzle to trade, join a group puzzle, or browse our bounty of puzzles.

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown
Learn how you can get more done during the busiest season of the year.

Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gonzales - Activity Room
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month! Read We Are Water Protectors by Indigenous author Carole Lindstrom, sing in English and Spanish, and make a dreamcatcher.

Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown - Activity Room
Snuggle up in your pajamas for cozy stories, songs, rhymes, a flannel board game, and an adorable craft!

Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Galvez
Ring in the season with a festive concert featuring five talented local musicians.

Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Gonzales - Meeting Room 3
Get creative with dried flowers. Registration required.

Mon, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Galvez - Meeting Room 2
Craft characters, conquer writer's block, and sharpen your storytelling!

Tue, Nov 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Donaldsonville - Meeting Room
Bring the family to play classic and modern board games suitable for all ages and skill levels!

Tue, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dutchtown
Find out the basics of Medicare and how it may complement your VA benefits.