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UPCOMING EVENTS

One-on-One Beginner Computer Help

Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 4:45pm

Gonzales - Computer Classroom

Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Attraction in Action - Exploring Magnetism

Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

See opposites in action. Experiment with magnets and make slime that moves during this STEM event. Registration required.

Chomp, Stomp, and Build! - ChompSaw and MakeDo Tools

Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Grab a ChompSaw and MakeDo tools and build your own cardboard dinosaur! Registration required.

This event is full

Soft Start Saturdays - Yoga for Tweens

Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Relax and reset with Soft Start Saturdays. Registration required.

Teen Book Club

Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Teen Book Club meets on the second Saturday of every month—registration is required.

ACT Practice Test - Computer-Based

Sun, Mar 15, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Gonzales - Computer Classroom

Practice taking a computer-based ACT. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Babytime

Tue, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Sharing books, songs, and playing together not only enhances literacy skills but also fosters strong bonds between caregivers and their little ones.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Donaldsonville

Encourage your little one to find their voice as we sing, clap, dance, and read!

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Encourage your little one to find their voice as we sing, clap, dance, and read!

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Galvez - Activity Room

Encourage your little one to find their voice as we sing, clap, dance, and read!

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Encourage your little one to find their voice as we sing, clap, dance, and read!

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Galvez - Activity Room

Preschool Storytime provides an exciting and playful atmosphere for learning books, songs, and rhymes.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Preschool Storytime provides an exciting and playful atmosphere for learning books, songs, and rhymes.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Mar 18, 11:00am - 11:30am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Preschool Storytime provides an exciting and playful atmosphere for learning books, songs, and rhymes.

Healthy Eating on a Budget - with Healthy Ascension

Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Gonzales

Healthy eating should not be a luxury. Learn how to build balanced meals and make informed choices, all while staying within a budget. Registration required.

Babytime

Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Sharing books, songs, and playing together not only enhances literacy skills but also fosters strong bonds between caregivers and their little ones.

Chomp, Stomp, and Build! - ChompSaw and MakeDo Tools

Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Donaldsonville - Meeting Room

Grab a ChompSaw and MakeDo tools and build your own cardboard dinosaur! Registration required.

Mindful Chair Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers - with Jada Kerek

Thu, Mar 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 is required.

Healthy Eating on a Budget - with Healthy Ascension

Thu, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Donaldsonville

Healthy eating should not be a luxury. Learn how to build balanced meals and make informed choices, all while staying within a budget. Registration required.

Amigos Time - Dr. Seuss

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Gonzales - Activity Room

Join us for a fun, bilingual storytime featuring There’s a Wocket in my Pocket! by Dr. Seuss.

Pajama Storytime

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Pajama Storytime: Unicorns! Join us for magical Wear your PJs, bring your sparkle, and join us for magical stories, songs, and fun about unicorns and imagination.

ACT Test Prep Workshop

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Learn how to use our digital education tools and resources for high school and post-secondary preparation. Registration required.

Let’s Go on a Safari

Sat, Mar 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

Donaldsonville - Children's Area,Meeting Room

Let’s explore patterns, footprints, and habitats, and go on a hunt for animals!

Writer’s Genre Workshop

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Don’t write alone! Connect with fellow creatives and hone your skills. Registration required.

ACT Practice Test - Computer-Based

Sat, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Practice taking a computer-based ACT. Registration is required, and space is limited.

One-on-One Beginner Computer Help

Mon, Mar 23, 9:00am - 11:45am

Gonzales - Computer Classroom

Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Babytime

Tue, Mar 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Sharing books, songs, and playing together not only enhances literacy skills but also fosters strong bonds between caregivers and their little ones.

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis - with Shoshana Walter and Barbara Kingsolver

Tue, Mar 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Join a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book "Rehab: An American... more

Join a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book "Rehab: An American Scandal".

Register

Aquaponic Gardening for Beginners - with Kenneth Rust

Tue, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Galvez

Explore the world of aquaculture and discover why it is becoming increasingly essential to modern farming practices. Registration required.

Sidewalk Astronomy - with Don Weinell

Tue, Mar 24, 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Gonzales Branch Parking Lot

Examine the night sky with the help of local astronomers!

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Galvez - Activity Room

Encourage your little one to find their voice as we sing, clap, dance, and read!

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Encourage your little one to find their voice as we sing, clap, dance, and read!

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Encourage your little one to find their voice as we sing, clap, dance, and read!

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Donaldsonville

Encourage your little one to find their voice as we sing, clap, dance, and read!

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Galvez - Activity Room

Preschool Storytime provides an exciting and playful atmosphere for learning books, songs, and rhymes.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Preschool Storytime provides an exciting and playful atmosphere for learning books, songs, and rhymes.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Mar 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Preschool Storytime provides an exciting and playful atmosphere for learning books, songs, and rhymes.

Babytime

Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 10:30am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Sharing books, songs, and playing together not only enhances literacy skills but also fosters strong bonds between caregivers and their little ones.

Mindful Chair Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers - with Jada Kerek

Thu, Mar 26, 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 is required.

One-on-One Beginner Computer Help

Thu, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 4:45pm

Gonzales - Computer Classroom

Improve your computer skills with one-on-one help. Registration required.

Anime Café

Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Chill with Japanese snacks, make a Sailor Moon craft, and watch an episode or two together. A low-key hangout for teens who love magic, friendship, and fun.

Babysitter's Club Bash

Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Stoneybrook comes to life! Be part of the Babysitter’s Club. Little Sisters encouraged, too!

Mindful Chair Yoga for Cancer Survivors & Caregivers - with Jada Kerek

Thu, Apr 02, 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 is required.

On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts - with Valerie Neal

Thu, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Take a journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, an emerita curator at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and an expert on human spaceflight.

Register

APL Book Clubs - Donaldsonville

Thu, Apr 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Donaldsonville

APL’s Book Club is a great place to discover new reads and enjoy thoughtful, easygoing conversations with fellow readers. Registration required.

APL Book Clubs - Gonzales

Thu, Apr 02, 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.

APL Book Clubs - Dutchtown

Thu, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB