PUTTING VETERANS FIRST - St. Mary Parish...
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Alex P. Allain-Franklin Amelia Bayou Vista Berwick Centerville Patterson West End-Baldwin
St. Mary Parish Library Newsletter stmarylibrary.org October 2018
The St. Mary Parish Library welcomes Johnny Smith with
the American Veteran Advocacy Program in:
PUTTING VETERANS FIRST
See my face– Feel my pain
Alex P. Allain– Franklin Library
October 27th, 2018
Saturday, 10:00 A.M.– 12:00 P.M.
The American Advocacy Program will assist veterans and their families in
understanding their rights. Learn more about
receiving the benefits you were promised without
having to wait for an appointment. Become
educated on PTSD and other diseases associated
with Agent Orange as well as many other topics of
interest. This program is open to the public.
For more information please contact
Johnny Smith at 985-859-0141 or the
Franklin Library at 337-828-5364.
LIBRARY CLOSING
All branches of the St. Mary Parish Library System will be
closed on Friday, October 19th for Staff Training Day.
Regular hours will resume on Saturday, October 20th.
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AMELIA BRANCH *Do you have a child 9-24 months? Do they enjoy making
new friends, exploring, and creating through play? Then our
mommy and me exploration program is for you. Join us on
Thursday, October 18th at 10:00 A.M. Develop better
motor skills using your senses.
*Do you want to learn to make slime? Join our Slime Lab on
Tuesday, October 23rd at 4:00 P.M. and
learn to make our featured GLOW in the
Dark slime. We will be featuring a new
slime next month so be on the lookout!
*What's ooey and gooey? Sticky and icky? You’ll have to
come to the gross games on Friday, October 26th at 4:00
P.M. to find out!
*Come one, come all! Its time to make some
crafts for fall! What better way to start fall off
than making a corn cob wreath with us on
Monday, October 29th at 4:00 P.M.
BAYOU VISTA BRANCH *Bedtime Story Hour is back!
When: The first Monday of each month.
October 1st will be the first one!
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Calling all littles to come wearing your
jammies and slippers with your blanket and
favorite stuffed animal. Join us for bedtime stories, songs,
and participate in making a fun take-home craft. A sleepy
time snack (milk & cookies) will be furnished. Although this
hour is geared to entertain the littles, all ages are welcome.
A separate story hour area will be provided, for BIG sister or
brother, in order to make this a family event.
*Calling all Ghouls, Ghosts, and Goblins! Got a little extra
blood on your fangs? Looking more glamorous and
gruesome this fall season? Shake off those spider webs and
come on down for our Halloween costume contest!
When:
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
Time:
4:00 P.M.
BERWICK BRANCH
*Come make crazy,
spooky, box spiders!
Don’t be square, be
there on Tuesday,
October 16th at
3:30 P.M.
*Come let your crafty light shine on
Friday, October
26th at 3:30 P.M.
Sixth grade and up
are invited to create
a fall lantern from
recycled bottles.
Registration is preferred due to limited space and supplies . For more information please contact the branch where it is being held.
CENTERVILLE BRANCH *Fire Safety can save a life, even yours!
Participate in our Fire Safety Program with
our local Fire Department on Friday, October
12, 2018 at 3:15 P.M. They will be
presenting various techniques to prevent fires
and to safely navigate from them, join us for an educational
yet fun program! Don’t forget, Fire Safety starts with you!
*Area Nutrition Agent - Jessica Randazzo of the LSU Ag
Center returns on Wednesday, October 17, at 3:15 P.M.
for one peacefully invigorating All Age presentation. There's
no need for YOGA mats- all you'll need is your body! For
those growling stomachs, don't worry! This Nutrition Agent
comes prepared with healthy, tasty treats!
*Hallow's Eve cackles at your door! Ghouls and Bogeymen
are ready to find out what's in store. Our trick or treats will
drive you batty at our Spooktackular Pumpkin Decoration
Party on Wednesday, October 24
at 3:30 P.M. Participants are
required to bring their own
pumpkins to this fangtastic
Halloween event.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
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PATTERSON BRANCH
*These little pumpkins can’t be pulled from the
pumpkin patch, but you can join us to make
your own using brightly colored pony beads!
These pumpkins are the perfect size to add to
any Fall decorations. The program will be held
at the Patterson Branch on Thursday, October
4th at 4:00 P.M. Participation is free of charge
and open to those in 1st grade and up.
Registration is preferred due to limited space and supplies . For more information please contact the branch where it is being held.
WEST END BRANCH *Join us on Thursday, October 11th at 4:30
P.M. and make some super cool Halloween
decorations and drawstring bags!
*Join us for our 1st Annual “Halloween Costume
Contest!” Show us your
scariest, funniest or craziest
costume on Tuesday,
October 23rd at 4:30 P.M.
Prizes will be awarded!
*Come & visit our “Haunted Alley”
on Wednesday, October 31st from 4:30 to
6:00 P.M. Stop by for
some candy and some
fun! Haunting provided
by our
Teen Advisory Board.
Don’t miss it!
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FRANKLIN BRANCH *Stop, Drop, and Roll to the Franklin
Library! Join us on Thursday,
October 4th at 4:30 P.M. All ages
are invited to attend. The Franklin
Fire Department will present the importance of fire
safety in your home. The fire truck will be on hand.
Chili Fritos will be served.
*Come and see us for a spooky
crafternoon of fun! We will create puffy
ghosts, a spider craft, and paper plate
pumpkins . All ages are invited to join
us on Tuesday, October 16th
at 4:30 P.M.
*Join us for a spooktacular Halloween party on
Tuesday, October 30th at 4:30 P.M. All ages are
invited to wear costumes. There will be spooky snacks
and prizes to be won.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
Any child who can read a bingo card, or who
has help, is invited to attend. Participation in
Word Bingo is free and open to the public.
All winners will receive a prize.
Amelia Branch:
Friday, October 5th at 2:00 P.M.
Bayou Vista Branch:
Thursday, October 11th at 3:30 P.M.
Patterson Branch:
Monday, October 15th at 3:30 P.M.
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ADULT BOOK CLUBS: ADULT PROGRAMS: AMELIA BRANCH
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Jessica Randazzo from the LSU Ag Center will be
hosting a program for Adults on Friday, October
12th at 4:00 P.M. Breast Cancer Awareness. The
program will be centered on the importance of
early detection, proper
nutrition, and the importance
of a good support system.
WEST END BRANCH ALCOHOL INK TILE PAINTING
Join us on Monday, October 8th at
10:00 A.M. for another round of
fascinating ink painting! Create
beautiful tiles for gifts or for yourself!
This is an adult only program and you
are required to sign up. Please call or
stop by the library to attend.
WEST END BRANCH RECYCLED BOOK PUMPKINS
Recycled Book Pumpkins! Join us on Monday,
October 22nd at 10:00 A.M. for
this creative way to recycle
discarded books! Perfect for
Halloween Decorating! This is an
adult only program and you are
required to sign up. Please call or
stop by the library to attend.
ADULT COLORING Fall into one of these Library branches for adult
coloring! The pages are from a variety of
coloring books designed specifically for adults.
Supplies are provided and refreshments
are served.
Centerville Branch:
Wednesday, October 10th at 10:30 A.M.
Franklin Branch:
Tuesday, October 30th at 10:30 A.M.
Bayou Vista Branch:
Wednesday, October 24th at 10:30 A.M.
TODDLER TIME Are you looking for something educational and fun for your 12-36 month
old? Parents, Grandparents, and caregivers are invited to bring your little
ones to your local library for Toddler Time. They will be exposed to different
topics by story, interactive songs, crafts, and sometimes even a tasty snack!
Give them an opportunity to socialize with other children their age in a
structured environment.
Bayou Vista Branch on Fridays at 10:30 A.M.
October 5th: Fall Leaves
October 12th: Sunflowers
October 26th: Halloween
Berwick Branch on Wednesdays at 10:30 A.M.
October 3rd: Firefighters
October 10th: Fall
October 17th: Pumpkins
October 24th: Scarecrows
October 31st: Halloween Party
Centerville Branch on Tuesdays at 10:30 A.M.
October 2nd: Leaves Are Falling
October 9th: Time For Pie
October 16th: Acorns Everywhere
October 23rd: Shake Dem Bones
October 30th: Spooky Tales
Franklin Branch on Fridays at 10:30 A.M.
October 5th: The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin
October 12th: Room On The Broom
October 26th: Trick Or Read
West End Branch on Wednesdays at 10:00 A.M.
October 3rd: Thumbkin Patch
October 10th: Frightening Frankenstein
October 17th: Footprint Ghosts
October 24th: Pumpkin Painting
October 31st: Halloween Party! *Wear a costume*
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ADULT BOOK CLUBS:
Looking for a synopsis? Check out our website, www.stmarylibrary.org.
Do you like sticky, colorful,
glittery, stretchy, fluffy things? Are
you in fourth grade and up? We
invite you to join the Bayou Vista
Branch Slime Club meeting on
Tuesday, October 30th, at 3:30
P.M. This club will meet once a
month to experiment with
different ingredients to make cool
slimes. Snacks
will be provided.
We still have a few spots open in Bayou
Vista Branch’s new Art Club! Want to be
artsy but don't have supplies or ideas? Are
you in 6th grade and up? Not a talented
artist? No worries! All supplies are
provided and we will be learning together!
Join us on Thursday, October 18th
at 3:30 P.M.
West End Branch Teen Advisory
Board Meeting
Looking for kids 6th Grade & up
that are interested in community
service, being in the library & lots of
fun! Join us on Tuesday, October
9th at 4:30 P.M. Bring your ideas
on making the Library a great place
to be!
Amelia’s Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 4th at 5:00 P.M. We will
be discussing the novel “Going Home,” by Rhonda Dennis.
Berwick’s Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 18th at 6:00 P.M. We
will be discussing the novel “Behind Closed Doors,” by B.A. Paris.
Centerville Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 17th at 10:30 A.M.
We will be discussing the novel “The Gates Of Evangeline,” by Hester Young.
Franklin Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 11th at 4:15 P.M. We
will be discussing the novel “Redeeming Love,” by Francine Rivers.
Patterson Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 18th at 5:30 P.M. We
will discuss the novel “One Thousand White Women, The Journals Of May
Dodd,” by Jim Fergus. We are currently at full capacity, please check back for
any available spots.
West End Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 16th at 4:30 P.M. We will
be discussing the novel “Jon Teel,” by Lana Laws Downing.
Bayou Vista Book Club will meet on Thursday, October 25th at 5:30 P.M. We
will be discussing the novel “Clockwork Angel,” by Cassandra Claire.
Berwick Book Club will meet on Friday, October 26th at 4:00 P.M. We will be
discussing the novel “Eliza and Her Monsters,” by Francesca Zappia.
TEEN CLUBS:
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FREE LEGAL ADVICE AT THE FRANKLIN LIBRARY!
Discuss your legal concerns one-on-one with
a local lawyer!
Schedule an appointment by calling the library. Wait times will vary. The clinic DOES NOT handle
criminal cases.
► Foreclosures
► Housing
► Medicaid
► Social Security
► SSI/SSDI
► Successions
► Taxes
► Wills
GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT:
► Bankruptcy
► Civil Lawsuits
► Collection Matters
► Custody
► Divorce
► Evictions
► FEMA/Disaster Benefits
► Food Stamps
October 22, 2018 Time: 3:00-5:00 PM
Location: Alex P. Allain Library
Memorials Mildred Madison
The Meaning Of Birds
Donated by:
Dr. Roland Degeyter
Harold “Neg” Louviere
Dance Manual: The Complete Step-By-Step Guide
To Dance
Donated by:
Dr. Roland Degeyter
Millard Paul Simoneaux
Shooter’s Bible Guide To Deer Hunting: Practical
Advice From A Master Hunter
Donated by:
Dr. Roland Degeyter
Thomas Palmer
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook
Donated by:
Dr. Roland Degeyter
Donations
James & Gail Simpson
Donated
Paperback Books
Christopher Raby
Donated
Craft Supplies
Lynn Crouch
Donated
Paperback and Hardcover Books
DVDs
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St. Mary Parish Library 206 Iberia Street Franklin, LA 70538
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Franklin Branch
206 Iberia Street
(337)828-5364
(337)828-1661
(337)413-0145 Fax
Amelia Branch
625 Lake Palourde Road
(985)631-2262
(985)631-2632 Fax
Bayou Vista Branch
1325 Belleview Drive
(985)399-9866
(985)399-6114
(985)399-4232 Fax
Berwick Branch
3527 4th Street
(985)385-2943
(985)384-6939
(985)385-6474 Fax
Centerville Branch
9340 Highway 182
(337)836-1717
(337)836-1716
(337)836-1718 Fax
Library Headquarters
206 Iberia Street
(337)828-1624
(337)828-1627
(337)828-2329 Fax
Patterson Branch
521 Catherine Street
(985)395-2777
(985)399-5125
(985)399-4469 Fax
West End Branch
100 Charenton Road
(337)923-6205
(337)923-4507 Fax
Visit our website to
browse upcoming
programs, book
clubs, or a few of
our free services! www.stmarylibary.org