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St. Charles Parish Library News and Events

March 2019

For families with children in kindergarten through fourth grade—siblings welcome!

Six evenings of stories, food, and fun! Register today! Read more on page 3.

Inside: Bullet Journaling  Harry Potter Book Night  Teen Advisory Board

March 2019 Bookpage is published monthly to share information about the events, materials, and services of the St. Charles Parish Library.

Library Board of Control Over 100 people attended our fifth annual Harry Potter Book Night on February 7.

Celeste N. Uzee, President District VII Deborah A. Raziano, Vice-President District II Charlene Alexander-Armstrong District I Beverly A. DeLaune District III Glenn F. Gros District IV Tammy M. Windmann District V

Lori Lyons District VI Terrell Wilson, Ex-officio Member Leann Benedict, Board Secretary

Holidays and Closings Mardi Gras

Mar 4-5

Good Friday

Apr 19

Memorial Day

May 27

In This Issue Prime Time Family Reading Time

Featured Five

Adults

Friends of the Library

Monthly Calendar

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Teens

Technology

Planetarium

Children

Storytime

Locations and Hours

On the Cover Prime Time Family Reading Time begins March 19 at the East Regional Library.

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Prime Time Family Reading Time Prime Time Family Reading, a long-running program presented through the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, will debut at the St. Charles Parish Library on Tuesday, March 19.

FEATURED FIVE Upcoming Books to Movies

This six-week program will be held at the East Regional Library every Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 7:30—It will be six evenings of stories, food, prizes, and fun for everyone. Prime Time Family is for students in kindergarten through fourth grade and their families. Siblings are welcome to attend! They can stay with their parents while the storytelling is going on, or those 3 and older can also attend a library-led storytime. Families will first share a meal. After eating, a storyteller will read awardwinning children’s books, and a discussion leader will guide the group as they question and talk about what they’ve read.

The Knife of Never Letting Go Patrick Ness

Where’d You Go, Bernadette Maria Semple

The Aftermath Rhidian Brook

Families will enjoy discussing stories on a variety of topics (and get to bring books home!) while improving their reading skills by involving everyone in making learning fun. Registration is required. To register, visit www.myscpl.org, or call Lauren at 985-764-9643 x117.

Five Feet Apart Rachael Lippincott

The Sun is Also a Star Nicola Yoon 33

Adults Arts & Crafts

Food & Cooking

Flying Needles This knitting and crocheting group is open to new and experienced crafters. Come to learn a new craft or share your talents! West Regional Library Tuesdays ▪ 5 pm (except March 5)

Cookbook Book Club Enjoy the camaraderie and cuisine. Everyone chooses a different recipe from a selected cookbook and prepares it for the following meeting. This month’s cooking theme Spice it Up! These cookbooks are by McCormick and the Walker Family, best known for their Slap Ya Mama Seasoning. Paradis Branch Friday, March 8 ▪ 11 am

Painting Twists R Painting Twists is for adults who have a crafty side. This month we will be Sew-A-Saying Pillowcase using yarn. Registration is required. Paradis Branch Monday, March 11 ▪ 5:15 pm Crafters Circle R This lively group is your place to discover, create, and connect using arts and crafts every month. This month we will decorate Mardi Gras umbrellas to get ready for Mardi Gras 2020! Registration is required. St. Rose Branch Monday, March 18 ▪ 6 pm Spring Chick Planters R Turn a terracotta pot into a spring chick. We will be using paint and feathers to make this colorful planter. Registration is required. East Regional Library Monday, March 25 ▪ 6 pm

Creative Crafters R Bring your creativity and join us for our monthly craft. Registration is required. Norco Branch Thursday, March 28 ▪ noon

Books & Authors Book Discussion Group This month's selection is Camino Island by John Grisham. St. Rose Branch Wednesday, March 13 ▪ 11 am Book Discussion Group This month's selection is Josephine Baker’s Last Dance by Sherry Jones. East Regional Library Wednesday, March 20 ▪ 6:30 pm 4

Cookbook Club Everyone chooses a different recipe on the same theme and prepares it for the next month’s meeting. East Regional Library Monday, March 18 ▪ 6 pm

Games & Activities Game Night @ the Library Looking for some Friday night fun? Come to the library to play board and card games. West Regional Library Friday, March 15 ▪ 6 pm

Lifestyle All Levels Vinyasa Yoga In this class, you will perform movements with breath, focus, and mindful meditation. You must be able to get up off the floor. Bring a yoga mat. In partnership with Creative Family Solutions. West Regional Library Mondays ▪ 6 pm (except March 4) Beginning Couponing Join us at the Hahnville Branch to learn how to coupon! We will explain the basic techniques to coupon—it is easier than you think. Hahnville Branch Tuesday, March 26 ▪ 10 am

Some events require registration. If you see a R next to an event, register through our online calendar or by calling any library location.

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Technology Tech Con 3.0 Join us for our 3rd annual tech fair to play with all sorts of technology! Featuring the Cricut, Cubelets, and Ozobots robots; our 3D printer; coding lab; take-apart station and more! Presented by the St. Charles Parish Library Teen Services department. For all ages. East Regional Library Saturday, March 16 ▪ 11 am - 1 pm

March is National Craft Month Pick up your paintbrushes, warm up your hot glue guns, and sharpen your scissors—March is National Craft Month! The East Regional Library, Norco Branch, St. Rose Branch, and Paradis Branch host monthly craft programs for adults. The type of craft changes each month, so you get a chance to try your hand at different kinds of crafts. Registration is required for these, so make sure to call the library, or visit the event calendar at www.myscpl.org to register. The West Regional Library hosts “Flying Needles” each Tuesday evening at 5 pm. This knitting and crocheting group is open to new and experienced crafters. No registration is required. And don’t forget about our books and eBooks! Before embarking on a new craft journey, borrow a book to learn more about it.

Friends of the Library Meet and Greets

Spring Book Sale

We saw a lot of familiar faces and made new friends at our Friends of the St. Charles Library Meet and Greet Membership Socials last month! It’s never to late to become a Friend. Visit www.myscpl.org/support/friends for more information, or ask at any St. Charles Parish Library location.

The Friends of the St. Charles Library Spring Book Sale will be Friday, April 5 at the Book Nook, which is located next to the Hahnville Branch. Visit us to see what treasures you will find!

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Children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.

Library Closed Mardi Gras Holidays

 Storytime 10 am (C)  WeePlay 10 am (C)  Lapsit 10:30 am (C)  Totally Teens 3:30 pm (C)  Nerd Night 5:30 pm (T)

11  Painting Twists 5:15 pm (A) R  All Levels Vinyasa Yoga 6 pm (A)

12  Lapsit 10 am (C)  Storytime 10:30 am (C)  WeePlay 11 am (C)  Teen Time 4 pm (T)  Flying Needles 5 pm (A)  Minecraft 5:30 pm (Ages 6-11) R  Evening Showing 6:30 pm (Aa)

13  Storytime 10 am (C)  WeePlay 10 am (C)  Lapsit 10:30 am (C)  Book Discussion Group 11 am (A  Totally Teens 3:30 pm (C)  Nerd Night 5:30 pm (T)

18  All Levels Vinyasa Yoga 6 pm (A)  Cookbook Club 6 pm (A)  Crafters Circle: Mardi Gras Umbrellas 6 pm (A) R

19  Lapsit+WeePlay 10 am (C)  Storytime 10:30 am (C)  WeePlay 11 am (C)  Teen Time 4 pm (T)  Flying Needles 5 pm (A)  Minecraft 5:30 pm (Ages 6-11) R  Prime Time Family Reading 6 pm (F) R  Evening Showing 6:30 pm (Aa)

20  Storytime 10 am (C)  WeePlay 10 am (C)  Lapsit 10:30 am (C)  Totally Teens 3:30 pm (C)  Nerd Night 5:30 pm (T)  Book Discussion Group 6:30 pm

25  Monday Night Movie: Shrek 5 pm (F)  All Levels Vinyasa Yoga 6 pm (A)  Spring Chick Planter 6 pm (A) R

26  Beginning Couponing 10 am (A)  Lapsit 10 am (C)  Storytime 10:30 am (C)  WeePlay 11 am (C)  Teen Time 4 pm (T)  Flying Needles 5 pm (A)  Minecraft 5:30 pm (Ages 6-11) R  Prime Time Family Reading 6 pm (F) R  Evening Showing 6:30 pm (Aa)

27  Storytime 10 am (C)  WeePlay 10 am (C)  Lapsit 10:30 am (C)  Totally Teens 3:30 pm (C)  Nerd Night 5:30 pm (T)  Painting with Pizzazz 6 pm (Ages 9-11) R

All library events are free and open to the public.

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 Children’s Matinee 10 am (C, F)  Mardi Gras Shoebox Float 11 am (C)  Saturday Matinee 2 pm (Aa)

 Lapsit 9:30 am (C)  Lapsit 10:30 am (C)  Storytime 10:30 am (C)  Thursday Thrills 4 pm (T)  #Thursdays 6 pm (T)  Evening Showing 6:30 pm (Aa)

 Storytime 10:30 am (C)  Cookbook Book Club 11 am (A)  WeePlay 11 am (C)

 Children’s Matinee 10 am (C, F)  Saturday Matinee 2 pm (Aa)

14  Lapsit 9:30 am (C)  Lapsit 10:30 am (C)  Storytime 10:30 am (C)  Thursday Thrills 4 pm (T)  Kid Connection: Pencil Case Tic-Tac-Toe 4:30 pm (C)  #Thursdays 6 pm (T)  Evening Showing 6:30 pm (Aa)

15  Storytime 10:30 am (C)  WeePlay 11 am (C)  Game Night @ the Library 6 pm (A)

16  Children’s Matinee 10 am (C, F)  Tech Con 3.0 11 am - 1 pm (Aa)  Saturday Matinee 2 pm (Aa)

21  Lapsit 9:30 am (C)  Lapsit 10:30 am (C)  Storytime 10:30 am (C)  Thursday Thrills 4 pm (T)  #Thursdays 6 pm (T)  Evening Showing 6:30 pm (Aa)

22  Storytime 10:30 am (C)  WeePlay 11 am (C)  Magnetic Slime 2 pm (Ages 8-11) R

23  Children’s Matinee 10 am (C, F)  T.A.B.S. - Totally Awesome Brigade Session 10 am (T)  Saturday Matinee 2 pm (Aa)

28  Lapsit 9:30 am (C)  Lapsit 10:30 am (C)  Storytime 10:30 am (C)  Creative Crafters noon (A) R  Thursday Thrills 4 pm (T)  Kid Connection: DIY Ball & Cup Game 4:30 pm (C)  #Thursdays 6 pm (T)  Evening Showing 6:30 pm (Aa)

29  Storytime 10:30 am (C)  WeePlay 11 am (C)

30  ACT Practice Test 9:30 am - 1:30 pm (T) R  Children’s Matinee 10 am (C, F)  WeePlay 10 am - 2 pm (C)  Saturday Matinee 2 pm (Aa)

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Teens Weekly Activities

Monthly Meetings

Teen Time Join us for a variety of fun activities. All supplies will be provided. For grades 6th through 12th. St. Rose Branch Tuesdays ▪ 4 pm March 12 No-Sew Felt Pillows March 19 Mosaic Mirrors March 26 Color Changing Slime

T.A.B.S. - Totally Awesome Brigade Session Help shape your space, your collection, and your events. Share your thoughts and ideas with us at the library to make it a totally awesome place for you and your friends. This is a teen advisory board. For teens ages 12 and up. West Regional Library Saturday, March 23 ▪ 10 am

Totally Teens Join us for a variety of fun activities. Norco Branch Wednesdays ▪ 3:30 pm

School & Career

Nerd Night Join us for Nerd Night! Celebrate your fandom, make friends, play games, and have fun! For teens ages 13 and up. West Regional Library Wednesdays ▪ 5:30 pm Thursday Thrills Come to Paradis for Thursday Thrills, afternoon activities for teens ranging from arts and crafts to ping pong and fun in between. Paradis Branch Thursdays ▪ 4 pm #Thursdays Join us for a weekly activity just for teens! Snacks provided. For ages 12+. East Regional Library Thursdays ▪ 6 pm

ACT Practice Test R Warm up for the ACT and find out how you would score. Get realistic practice and try your hand at the types of questions you'll face on the actual exam. You'll receive a personalized score report pinpointing your strengths and weaknesses. Registration is required by calling 504-826-8406 OR emailing InfoNO@Review.com West Regional Library Saturday, March 30 ▪ 10 am

Technology

Always open at myscpl.org

eBooks and Digital Audiobooks with Libby Libby is the free, one-tap reading app from OverDrive and the St. Charles Parish Library. Enjoy eBooks and digital audiobooks directly from the Libby app.

It is a simple four-step process to begin using Libby: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Download the Libby app. Find St. Charles Parish Library Enter your library card number ENJOY!

Libby is frequently updated to improve your reading experience. You can read both online and offline, as well as stream your books to save storage space on your phone. Recently Libby was updated to simplify wait list information and give you helpful tips about your loans and holds. Read more about Libby at meet.libbyapp.com

Planetarium 105 Lakewood Drive in Luling | 985-785-8471

Evening Shows

Childrenâ€™s Matinee Saturday Matinee

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Saturdays

6:30 pm

10 am

2 pm

The Aurora: The Mysterious Light will treat you to spectacular, timelapse imagery of actual auroras. Learn how and why the mysterious ribbons of light form.

In Dinosaur: Passage to Pangaea, two children travel back to the time of the dinosaurs. While exploring the supercontinent Pangaea, they learn basic geology.

SpacePark360 Infinity takes you on a trip from Earth, through the solar system and beyond, with nine new amusement park rides.

Weather permitting, we will take out the telescope for a special viewing session after the show.

You and your young children will love this Claymation show!

Experience the northern lights on Arctic Coaster. Travel through the rings of Saturday on Cronus. Visit a distant exoplanet in Alien Fallout.

For All Ages

For Children

For All Ages

Doors open 15 minutes before the scheduled showtime. Due to the unusual lighting conditions in the planetarium, no one is allowed to enter once the show has started. Please come early. 9

Children Arts & Crafts

Games and Activities

Mardi Gras Shoebox Float Join the Krewe of Paradis by making a shoe box Mardi Gras float. Basic materials will be provided, but please bring any special items that you may want to use. Paradis Branch Saturday, March 2 ▪ 11 am

Saturday WeePlay WeePlay encourages caregivers to interactively "play" with their child at the library. Come ready to use your imagination and explore with different toys and activities!

Kid Connection: Pencil Case Tic-Tac-Toe Design your own Tic-Tac-Toe game! Draw your own game on a pencil case and create your own game pieces. St. Rose Branch Thursday, March 14 ▪ 4:30 pm Painting with Pizzazz R Come celebrate Youth Art Month by painting your own masterpiece. For ages 9-11. Registration is required. East Regional Library Wednesday, March 27 ▪ 6 pm Kid Connection: DIY Ball and Cup Game We will make a ball and cup game using yogurt cups and bamboo skewers. St. Rose Branch Thursday, March 28 ▪ 4:30 pm

Movies and Music Monday Night Movie: Shrek Shrek, an ogre living alone in a swamp, is suddenly invaded by a horde of fairy tale characters, such as the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs, all refugees of their homes who have been shunned by the evil Lord Farquaad. Popcorn and punch will be served. Please notify us of any food allergies. Rated PG. For all ages. Paradis Branch Monday, March 25 ▪ 5 pm

Some events require registration. If you see a R next to an event, register through our online calendar or by calling any library location.

This program is designed for children 0-6 years with their caregivers, but any child with an imagination is invited. Drop in any time! East Regional Library Saturday, March 30 ▪ 10 am - 2 pm

STEM Minecraft R Bring your friends and come play Minecraft. There are only 15 registered spots each week, so reserve your spot early. Registration required. For ages 6-11. West Regional Library Tuesdays ▪ 5:30 pm (except March 5) Magnetic Slime R Want to watch your slime move and crawl towards magnets? Come make your own magnetic slime and watch the strange stuff it can do! Registration required. For ages 8-11. Norco Branch Friday, March 22 ▪ 2 pm Tech Con 3.0 Join us for our 3rd annual tech fair to play with all sorts of technology! Featuring the Cricut, Cubelets, and Ozobots robots; our 3D printer; coding lab; take-apart station and more! Presented by the St. Charles Parish Library Teen Services department. For all ages. East Regional Library Saturday, March 16 ▪ 11 am - 1 pm

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Don’t Miss Out! Register Today! Most of our events for children do not require registration—storytime and Lapsit never do! There are time when we have limited space or specialized supplies, so we only have room for a certain number of children. Don’t forget to register for these March events! Minecraft takes place at the West Regional Library every Tuesday night at 5:30 for children ages 6-11. The Norco Branch will teach children ages 8-11 how to make magnetic slime on Friday, March 22 at 2 pm. In celebration of Youth Art Month, the East Regional Library will host “Painting with Pizzazz” for children ages 9-11 on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 pm. Register by calling any library location or by visiting our event calendar at www.myscpl.org.

Storytime, Lapsit, WeePlay Storytime features stories, activities, games, songs, and crafts. Lapsit introduces books and reading to children ages birth to 24 months. WeePlay encourages caregivers to “play” with their child and use their imaginations while exploring. Check www.myscpl.org for any schedule changes.

West Regional Library

East Regional Library

WeePlay Wednesdays, 10 am Lapsit Thursdays, 9:30 am Storytime Thursdays, 10:30 am

Storytime Wednesdays, 10 am Lapsit Thursdays, 10:30 am

Paradis Branch Storytime Tuesdays, 10:30 am WeePlay Tuesdays, 11 am

Hahnville Branch Lapsit Wednesdays, 10:30 am

St. Rose Branch Storytime Fridays, 10:30 am WeePlay Fridays, 11 am

Norco Branch Lapsit Tuesdays, 10 am WeePlay First and Third Tuesdays, after Lapsit

Visit West Regional Library

East Regional Library

985-785-8471

985-764-2366

105 Lakewood Dr. Luling, LA 70070

160 W. Campus Dr. Destrehan, LA 70047

Monday-Thursday: 9 am-8 pm Friday and Saturday: 9 am-5 pm

Hahnville Branch

Norco Branch

985-783-2341

985-764-6581

14996 River Rd. Hahnville, LA 70057

197 Good Hope St. Norco, LA 70079

Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm

Paradis Branch

St. Rose Branch

985-758-1868

504-465-0646

307 Audubon St. Paradis, LA 70080

90 East Club Dr. St. Rose, LA 70087

Monday: 10 am-8 pm Tuesday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm Friday: 9 am-5 pm Saturday: 10 am-2 pm

Bookmobile: Call 985-785-8471 for more information Planetarium: Located at the West Regional Library Showtimes: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm | Saturdays at 10 am and 2 pm