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UPCOMING EVENTS

Capital Area Agency on Aging Annual Health Fair Expo

Tue, Oct 04, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Come find us at the Capital Area Agency on Aging Annual Health Fair Expo! We'll have information regarding free community health & wellness programs and resources available at your library.

Babytime

Tue, Oct 04, 10:00am - 10:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Enjoy quality time with your baby at this engaging storytime for babies (birth to 18 months) and their families.

Write On!

Tue, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Gonzales - Activity Room

Try a new hobby that allows you to express yourself creatively? Let’s journal!

Get Free Legal Help - with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

Wed, Oct 05, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Donaldsonville

Do you need help with a civil legal problem? Take advantage of the Civil Legal Clinic pro-bono services provided by attorneys from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. Registration required.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:25am

Galvez - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:25am

Galvez - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Babytime

Thu, Oct 06, 10:00am - 10:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Enjoy quality time with your baby at this engaging storytime for babies (birth to 18 months) and their families.

APL Book Club - Donaldsonville

Thu, Oct 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Donaldsonville

Lower your stress levels and increase your social circle. Join APL’s Book Club to explore the literary world and participate in quality conversations. Registration required.

APL Book Club - Gonzales

Thu, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Lower your stress levels and increase your social circle. Join APL’s Book Club to explore the literary world and participate in quality conversations. Registration required.

APL Book Club - Dutchtown

Thu, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Lower your stress levels and increase your social circle. Join APL’s Book Club to explore the literary world and participate in quality conversations. Registration required.

APL Book Club - Galvez

Thu, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Galvez - Meeting Room 1

Lower your stress levels and increase your social circle. Join APL’s Book Club to explore the literary world and participate in quality conversations. Registration required.

So Squirrely

Sat, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Scamper, dig, drop, and hide. It’s a day to be squirrely!

Teen Book Club

Sat, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Teen Book Club meets on the second Saturday of every month. Registration required.

Art Break

Mon, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Gonzales

Come chill out with coloring and snacks if things are going bump in the night.

Ascension Parish 2022 Fall Health Expo - in partnership with Seniors & Lawmen Together (SALT)

Tue, Oct 11, 9:00am - 11:30am

Bookmobile / Pop-up Library

Come find us at the SALT Ascension Parish 2022 Fall Health Expo! We'll have information regarding free community health & wellness programs and resources available at your library.

Babytime

Tue, Oct 11, 10:00am - 10:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Enjoy quality time with your baby at this engaging storytime for babies (birth to 18 months) and their families.

No Sew Sock Turkey

Tue, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Tweens! You’re invited to a Tuesday Turkey Bash where party fowls are encouraged. Dress up your space for your fall festivities with a funky feathered friend. Gobble gobble!

All Things Herbs - with Sylvia Lowe

Tue, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Skip the grocery store and learn to grow herbs at home! Registration required.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:25am

Galvez - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 12, 11:00am - 11:25am

Galvez - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Babytime

Thu, Oct 13, 10:00am - 10:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Enjoy quality time with your baby at this engaging storytime for babies (birth to 18 months) and their families.

AARP Fraud Prevention

Thu, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Con artists steal billions from Americans every year. Join us to learn how to recognize these scams and protect yourself and your loved ones from falling victim.

Game On!

Thu, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 7:45pm

Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Come switch things up at the library with console games on Nintendo Switch and Wii U.

Pajama Storytime

Thu, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:05pm

Gonzales - Activity Room

The day is over. It’s time for bed. But you can’t be tucked in before you hear a bedtime story.

Pajama Storytime

Thu, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 7:05pm

Galvez - Meeting Room 2

The day is over. It’s time for bed. But you can’t be tucked in before you hear a bedtime story.

So Squirrely

Sat, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Scamper, dig, drop, and hide. It’s a day to be squirrely!

Cyanotype Solar Printing

Sat, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:30am

Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Learn how to create cyanotype, the early photographic printing technique that uses the sun’s rays to create unique prints. Registration required.

Bat Sock Puppet - Packet Pick-Up

Mon, Oct 17, All day

Donaldsonville

You’ll want to sink your fangs into this glove-ly craft! Available while supplies last.

Villain Makeup Tutorial - Packet Pickup

Mon, Oct 17, All day

Dutchtown

If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will. Create your own Cruella De Vil look. Limited supply available.

Villain Makeup Tutorial - Packet Pickup

Mon, Oct 17, All day

Galvez

If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will. Create your own Cruella De Vil look. Limited supply available.

Villain Makeup Tutorial - Packet Pickup

Mon, Oct 17, All day

Gonzales

If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will. Create your own Cruella De Vil look. Limited supply available.

Villain Makeup Tutorial - Packet Pickup

Mon, Oct 17, All day

Donaldsonville

If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will. Create your own Cruella De Vil look. Limited supply available.

Babytime

Tue, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Enjoy quality time with your baby at this engaging storytime for babies (birth to 18 months) and their families.

Tea & Crafts: Confetti Bowl

Tue, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Galvez - Meeting Room 2

Sip and create with us! Have an early teatime with friends and make a confetti bowl with Mod Podge. Registration required.

Blooming Fun Stencil Painting

Wed, Oct 19, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Donaldsonville

Personalize your home with custom artwork and create a stencil bouquet.

Get Free Legal Help - with Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

Wed, Oct 19, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Donaldsonville

Do you need help with a civil legal problem? Take advantage of the Civil Legal Clinic pro-bono services provided by attorneys from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. Registration required.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:25am

Galvez - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:25am

Galvez - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Tea & Crafts: Confetti Bowl

Wed, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Galvez

Sip and create with us! Have an early teatime with friends and make a confetti bowl with Mod Podge. Registration required.

Starting and Financing a Small Business - with Sonia E. Wilson

Wed, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual

Gain the confidence to start a new business. Connect with resources in this virtual seminar. Registration required.

Blooming Fun Stencil Painting

Thu, Oct 20, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Donaldsonville

Personalize your home with custom artwork and create a stencil bouquet.

Babytime

Thu, Oct 20, 10:00am - 10:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Enjoy quality time with your baby at this engaging storytime for babies (birth to 18 months) and their families.

Bilingual Storytime

Thu, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 6:35pm

Gonzales - Activity Room

Build relationships through bilingual learning – learn Spanish and English at this storytime.

Art Break

Thu, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Galvez

Come chill out with coloring and snacks if things are going bump in the night.

Pajama Storytime

Thu, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:05pm

Dutchtown - Activity Room

The day is over. It’s time for bed. But you can’t be tucked in before you hear a bedtime story.

Blooming Fun Stencil Painting

Fri, Oct 21, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Donaldsonville

Personalize your home with custom artwork and create a stencil bouquet.

Art Break

Fri, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Come chill out with coloring and snacks if things are going bump in the night.

So Squirrely

Sat, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dutchtown - Meeting Room AB

Scamper, dig, drop, and hide. It’s a day to be squirrely!

Lawyers in Libraries - Ask-a-Lawyer Consultations

Mon, Oct 24, 9:00am - 11:00am

Galvez - Meeting Room 1

Get help with your legal questions and issues during individual consultations. First come, first served.

Lawyers in Libraries - Ask-a-Lawyer Consultations

Mon, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Galvez

Get help with your legal questions and issues during individual consultations. First come, first served.

Friends and Family CPR - Intro to Life Saving Skills

Tue, Oct 25, 9:00am - 10:00am

Dutchtown

If you see someone struggling to breathe, do you know what to do? Learn lifesaving skills in this introduction to CPR. Registration required.

Babytime

Tue, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Enjoy quality time with your baby at this engaging storytime for babies (birth to 18 months) and their families.

Art Break

Tue, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Donaldsonville

Come chill out with coloring and snacks if things are going bump in the night.

Game On!

Tue, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 7:45pm

Galvez - Activity Room

Come switch things up at the library with console games on Nintendo Switch and Wii U.

Gardening Q & A and Plant Swap - Workshop

Tue, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Get the answers to your gardening questions and swap cuttings or seedlings for your garden. Registration required.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 26, 10:00am - 10:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 26, 10:00am - 10:25am

Galvez - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Oct 26, 10:00am - 10:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:25am

Galvez - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Library Board Meeting

Wed, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Gonzales

Board Meetings are now held monthly at 4:00 PM on the last Wednesday of each month. Meetings take place in Meeting Room 3 of our Gonzales location.

Bilingual Storytime

Thu, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:35am

Galvez - Activity Room

Build relationships through bilingual learning – learn Spanish and English at this storytime.

Babytime

Thu, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Enjoy quality time with your baby at this engaging storytime for babies (birth to 18 months) and their families.

Game On!

Thu, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 7:45pm

Gonzales - Activity Room

Switch things up and get into gaming at the library!

A River Road Memoir - with Jane Goette

Thu, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church - Youth Activity Center

Join Louisiana native Jane Goette as she presents her recent release, A River Road Memoir.

Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie

Thu, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Galvez - Meeting Room 2

We don’t need to put you under a spell to join us for an interactive viewing experience of Hocus Pocus (PG).

Growing Up Boys - A Class for Preteen Boys

Sat, Oct 29, 9:00am - 10:30am

Gonzales - Meeting Room 3

Help your son understand the physical and emotional changes he will experience as he goes through puberty in this workshop by Our Lady of the Lake Ascension. Registration required.

Babytime

Tue, Nov 01, 10:00am - 10:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Enjoy quality time with your baby at this engaging storytime for babies (birth to 18 months) and their families.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Nov 02, 10:00am - 10:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Nov 02, 10:00am - 10:25am

Galvez - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Nov 02, 10:00am - 10:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Have an adventurous, active, or wiggly toddler from 15 months-2 years old? This storytime is dedicated to them.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:25am

Gonzales - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:25am

Dutchtown - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:25am

Galvez - Activity Room

Play, learn, and read! Preschool-aged children will love this time of fun and development.

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