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Donaldsonville 500 Mississippi Street Phone: (225) 473-8052 Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM Tuesday & Thursday .. 8:30AM—8:00PM Saturday ....................... 8:30AM—12:30PM Gonzales 708 S. Irma Blvd. Phone: (225) 647-3955 Monday—Thursday ... 8:30AM—8:00PM Friday & Saturday ….. 8:30AM—5:30PM Galvez 40300 Hwy. 42 Phone: (225) 622-3339 Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM Tuesday & Thursday .. 8:30AM—8:00PM Saturday ....................... 8:30AM—12:30PM Dutchtown 13278 Hwy. 73 Phone: (225) 673-8699 Mon., Wed., Fri. .......... 8:30AM—5:30PM Tuesday & Thursday .. 8:30AM—8:00PM Saturday ....................... 8:30AM—12:30PM

The Louisiana Library Association presented awards to Ascension Parish Library, Library Director Angelle M. Deshautelles, and Librarian Vivian A. Solar at the recent LLA Conference in Lafayette, LA. The awards are ...

ASCENSION PARISH LIBRARY AWARDED 2014 JAMES O. MODISETTE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE This award is presented to a public library to reward and encourage the improvement of public library service in a two-year period. This marks the third time APL has received this prestigious award recognizing excellence in library services to the community. The Modisette Award went to APL in 1994, and again in 2000.

ANGELLE M. DESHAUTELLES, APL LIBRARY DIRECTOR AWARDED ESSAE M. CULVER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD This award honoring a librarian whose professional service and achievements, whose leadership in the Louisiana association, and whose lifetime accomplishments in a field of librarianship within the state merit recognition of particular value to Louisiana librarianship. Deshautelles began her career at APL in 1987, and has served as library director since 1992. She was LLA President in 2002-2003, and was awarded the LLA Anthony H. Benoit Mid Career Award in 2004.

VIVIAN A. SOLAR, APL LIBRARIAN AWARDED LLA MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD This award publicly recognizes an individual who has demonstrated sustained and exemplary leadership and service to further the development, services, visibility and/or policies of LLA. Solar, who began her career at APL in 1990, has served as editor of the LLA publication Louisiana Libraries for the last ten years and is currently the Chair of the LLA Automation and Technology Interest Group.

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TIED UP IN KNOTTS!

A Daughter’s Tribute to a Funny & Terrific Dad

Celebrating National Library Week

APL presents K aren Knotts will be appearing in Tied Up In Knotts!, a hilarious one women show about growing up

with her famous father, Don Knotts. This fun- filled evening, dedicated to the memory of her father, is scheduled on Wednesday, April 16 at 6 PM at the library in Gonzales.

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Karen Knotts will take you on a wild journey, along with a host of zany characters all portrayed by Knotts, as she describes what life was like growing up the daughter of the legendary actor and comedian, Don Knotts.

Don starred in the long-running hit sitcoms, The Andy Griffith Show, as the bumbling Barney Fife, and in Three’s Company, as the googly-eyed Mr. Furley. From Morgantown, West Virginia, he started as a ventriloquist and finished his career with five Emmy Awards.

Karen learned her craft at the University of Southern California, where she was directed by the Emmy Award winning director, Alex Siegal. After graduation, she did shows in theaters across the country with her father. After her father passed away in 2006, Karen wanted to pay tribute to him. In Tied Up In Knotts, Karen captures the true essence of her father, the funniest man when he was just being himself.

Karen, who has appeared on A&E Biography and CNN Larry King Live, uses a unique blend of improvisation, music, and comedy which is a delight to audiences of all ages. Her ability to create characters with a clean, animated style has made her a universal demand in all markets. Tied up in Knotts has been hailed as L.A. Comedy Award’s Funniest “One Woman Show.” To register or for more information, please call 647-3955.

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Donaldsonville / 12 PM Pope Joan

by Donna Woolfork Cross

Dutchtown / 6:30 PM Moloka’l

by Alan Brennert

Gonzales / 6:30 PM One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

by Ken Kesey

Galvez / 6:30 PM Girl in Hyacinth Blue

by Susan Vreeland

If you are interested in attending a book club meeting at any location, please call to see if space is available. Registration is required.

"Anna Goeneutte" Norbert Goeneutte (1854-1894)

~SAVE THE DATE~ May 6, 2014

6 PM Dutchtown

Books & Brushes: Painting at the Library Registration required … Call 673-8699

Please join us in welcoming Dietmar Rietschier, Executive Director of the Amite River Basin Commission, to Ascension Parish Library-Galvez, on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30 PM. Mr. Rietschier will present valuable information to Louisiana residents about flooding and what you need to know in order to be prepared. Don’t be a victim! Come to this very informative program! For more information or to register, call the library at 622-3339.

Anywhere it rains, it can flood. A flood is a general and temporary condition where two or more acres of normally dry land or two or more properties are inundated by water or mudflow. Many conditions can result in a flood: hurricanes, overtopped levees, outdated or clogged drainage systems and rapid accumulation of rainfall.

Just because you haven't experienced a flood in the past doesn't mean you won't in the future. Flood risk isn't just based on history, it's also based on a number of factors: rainfall, river-flow and tidal-surge data, topography, flood-control measures, and changes due to building and development.

Actual photo of Ascension Parish flooding in 2012

April is Flood Awareness Month

Nearly 20% of flood insurance claims come from moderate‐to‐low risk areas.

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This two-hour seminar is designed for individuals who want to learn what it takes to start and run a successful small business. The program will focus on helping participants learn how to determine the feasibility of their idea as well as how to obtain a small business loan.

Topics of discussion include the purpose of developing a feasibility/business plan, assessing business risks, marketing strategy development, management planning, financial planning, identifying sources of funds for business start-up, the do’s and don'ts of borrowing money, the loan application process, and the key resources available to get assistance. Registration is required by calling the library at 473-8052.

Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A & M College - Baton Rouge

The Ascension Parish Master Gardeners Association, under the direction of the LSU AgCenter, continues the spring series of educational workshops with gardening and landscaping tips geared to both novice and advanced gardeners. The workshops are hosted by Ascension Parish Library on the following topics:

Too Darn Hot – But Not for Tropicals: Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 PM in Dutchtown Don’t just dream about lush gardens during the warmer, even HOT, months of the year. You can create your own tropical paradise in your own backyard. Dr. Jeff Kuehny, professor with the LSU AgCenter and director of the Burden Center, will explore the use of colorful, dramatic tropicals in the south Louisiana landscape and give important information for growing these plants successfully. Call 673-8699 to register.

Double Jackpot for Gardeners: Forum and Plant Swap: Thursday, April 24 at 6 PM in Gonzales As spring gardening kicks into high gear, join us for a gardening celebration – free gardening advice and free plants to boot! Craig Roussel, Ascension Parish horticulture agent with LSU AgCenter, will lead a discussion on gardening and landscaping tips and answer your gardening questions.

Following the discussion, join us for our third annual “Plant Swap.” Everyone will get to share plants with friends and neighbors. Bring your plants, cuttings, or seeds to exchange with other local gardeners. You will leave with a bonanza of new ideas and new plants for your spring garden, too. For more information or to register, please call 647-3955.

April 10, 17 & 24, 2014 Donaldsonville

Create a stylish and comfortable shawl just in time for spring at Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville. This class is designed for the more seasoned crochet students, as several advanced techniques will be used to fashion this colorful and versatile accessory. We’ll meet on three consecutive Thursday nights, beginning April 10th, continuing April 17th, and concluding April 24th, all at 6:30 PM. Registration is required to attend. For more information on this fun and challenging series, call the library at 473-8052, today!

Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 PM in Galvez

Tuesday, April 22nd is Earth Day, and what better way to celebrate than by “Upcycling?” Join us at Ascension Parish Library – Galvez on Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 PM, to create photo books using old books and scanned photographs. This is a fun and inexpensive way to recycle old books and to create terrific gifts or beautiful personal accents for a home. Please bring a scanned photograph (no larger than a 5x7) to include in the craft. The books will be provided by the library, and registration is required.

For more information or to register, please contact the library in Galvez at 622-3339.

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The Near Tragedy of Apollo 13 Edited from History.com

On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13, the

third lunar landing mission, launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying astronauts James A. Lovell, John L. Swigert, and Fred W. Haise. The spacecraft's destination was the Fra Mauro highlands of the moon, where the astronauts were to explore the Imbrium Basin and conduct geological experiments. After an oxygen tank exploded on the evening of April 13, however, the new mission objective became to get the Apollo 13 crew home alive.

At 9 PM EST on April 13, Apollo 13 was just over 200,000 miles from Earth. The crew had just completed a television broadcast and was inspecting Aquarius, the Landing Module (LM). The next day, Apollo 13 was to enter the moon's orbit, and soon after, Lovell and Haise would become the fifth and sixth men to walk on the moon. At 9:08 PM, these plans were shattered when an explosion rocked the spacecraft. Oxygen tank No. 2 had blown up, disabling the normal supply of oxygen, electricity, light, and water. Lovell reported to mission control: "Houston, we've had a problem here," and the crew scrambled to find out what had happened. Several minutes later, Lovell looked out of the left-hand window and saw that the spacecraft was venting a gas, which turned out to be the Command Module's (CM) oxygen. The landing mission was aborted.

As the CM lost pressure, its fuel cells also died, and one hour after the explosion mission control instructed the

crew to move to the LM, which had sufficient oxygen, and use it as a lifeboat. The CM was shut down but would have to be brought back on-line for Earth reentry. The LM was designed to ferry astronauts from the orbiting CM to the moon's surface and back again; its power supply was meant to support two people for 45 hours. If the crew of Apollo 13 were to make it back to Earth alive, the LM would have to support three men for at least 90 hours and successfully navigate more than 200,000 miles of space. The crew and mission control faced a formidable task.

To complete its long journey, the LM needed energy and cooling water. Both were to be conserved at the cost of the crew, who went on one-fifth water rations and would later endure cabin temperatures that hovered a few degrees above freezing. Removal of carbon dioxide was also a problem, because the square lithium hydroxide canisters from the CM were not compatible with the round openings in the LM environmental system. Mission control built an impromptu adapter out of materials known to be onboard, and the crew successfully copied their model.

Navigation was also a major problem. The LM lacked a sophisticated navigational system, and the astronauts and mission control had to work out by hand the changes in propulsion and direction needed to take the spacecraft home. On April 14, Apollo 13 swung around the moon. Swigert and Haise took pictures, and Lovell talked with mission control about the most difficult maneuver, a five-minute engine burn that would give the LM enough speed to return home before its energy ran out. Two hours after rounding the far side of the moon, the crew, using the sun as an alignment point, fired the LM's small descent engine. The procedure was a success; Apollo 13 was on its way home.

For the next three days, Lovell,

Haise, and Swigert huddled in the freezing lunar module. Haise developed a case of the flu. Mission control spent this time frantically trying to develop a procedure that would allow the astronauts to restart the CM for reentry. On April 17, a last-

minute navigational correction was made, this time using Earth as an alignment guide. Then the repressurized CM was successfully powered up after its long, cold sleep. The heavily damaged service module was shed, and one hour before re-entry the LM was disengaged from the CM. Just before 1 PM, the spacecraft

reentered Earth's atmosphere. Mission control feared that the CM's heat shields were damaged in the accident, but after four minutes of radio silence Apollo 13's parachutes were spotted, and the astronauts splashed down safely into the Pacific Ocean.

If you would like to learn more about Apollo 13 and the Apollo program, check out these items from the library.

Adult Apollo 13: The NASA Mission Reports, edited by Robert Godwin, 629.454 APO

Failure is Not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond, Gene Kranz, 629.45 KRA

Apollo: The Epic Journey to the Moon, 1963-1972, David West Reynolds, 629.454 REY

Moon Shot: The Inside Story of America's Race to the Moon, Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton, 629.454 SHE

Apollo 13: To the Edge and Back (DVD), V 629.4 APO

Children James Lovell: The Rescue of Apollo 13, Jan Goldberg, X 629.45 GOL

Danger in Space: Surviving the Apollo 13 Disaster, Henry M. Holden, X 629.454 HOL

Project Apollo, Ray Spangenburg , X 629.454 SPA

Fred Haise (left), Jack Swigert, and Jim Lovell pose on the day before launch. Swigert had just replaced Ken Mattingly as command module pilot after Mattingly was exposed to German measles.

Resources available include: Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring * Free Small Business Seminars * Free Small Business Guide to Licenses and Permits * Local and National Website Links *

Small business owners can take advantage of the free small business consulting the library offers on the second Monday of each month in Galvez and the second Wednesday of each

month in Donaldsonville. Persons wanting to start or improve a small business receive private, two-hour consulting sessions designed to provide professional help in areas of financing, marketing, and accounting.

Potential small business owners can obtain individualized, detailed assistance in areas including business plan development, financial projections, marketing, licensing requirements, and site selection.

For those wanting to improve their existing business, assistance with reversing cash flow problems, developing sound accounting practices, producing marketing materials, and packaging loan proposals is available.

This service is sponsored by Ascension Parish Library and is a partnership program with the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A & M College – Baton Rouge. All services are free and confidential. To schedule an appointment, call the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at (225) 922-0998.

Wednesday April 9

Donaldsonville

Monday April 14 Galvez

Ascension Parish Library and SCORE – Baton Rouge offer free, on-site counseling in Ascension Parish for new business start-ups and mentoring for existing businesses. Counseling sessions are held at two library locations each month by appointment: the first Tuesday morning and third Tuesday afternoon at the library in Gonzales and the second and third Thursday evenings at the library in Dutchtown.

SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business, is a nonprofit association and a resource partner of the Small Business Administration. SCORE is dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide.

Counselors are active or retired business owners and executives with extensive experience, who follow the steps on How to Start and Manage a Successful Business. This includes help on the Business Plan, Financial Forecast, Marketing & Sales, Legal and Accounting Suggestions, Business Insurance Needs, and Bank Loan Package Preparation. SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics and confidentiality.

This year SCORE will begin expanding its education opportunities in the community for small businesses with a new Simple Steps program and a stronger Community Alliance program. These new programs will help SCORE become an even more valuable resource in our community. To learn more, visit the SCORE website at www.scorebr.org.

All counseling sessions are free.

SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics and confidentiality.

Counseling sessions are by appointment only.

To schedule an appointment, call (225) 381-7130 or toll-free, (877) 381-7130.

Please specify which library location you prefer: Gonzales or Dutchtown.

Counseling sessions last for 1-hour. Sessions start and end promptly on the hour.

SCORE counselors follow a strict code of ethics

and confidentiality.

Thursday April 10 4 - 5 PM 5 - 6 PM 6 - 7 PM

Thursday April 17 4 - 5 PM 5 - 6 PM 6 - 7 PM

Tuesday April 8 9 – 10 AM 10 – 11 AM 11 – 12 Noon

Tuesday April 22 1 – 2 PM 2 – 3 PM 3 – 4 PM

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If you love hearing stories before bedtime, then put on your PJ’s, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for Pajama Storytime. In April, we’ll celebrate all things Easter with stories and songs about bunnies, Easter eggs, jelly beans, and more. You’ll even get to make your very own Easter bunny magnet to take home!

This program is designed for children ages 7 and younger and their families. For more information, call the library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 6:30 PM DONALDSONVILLE & DUTCHTOWN

THURSDAY, APRIL 10 6:30 PM GONZALES & GALVEZ

SATURDAY, APRIL 12 9 AM - 11:30 AM ALL LOCATIONS

Join us at any location of Ascension Parish Library for quality time and crafting with your little ones. At our Spring Make and Take Craft, you’ll have fun and get creative as we provide all the craft supplies you need to make bright and cheery caterpillar and butterfly magnets. You can take them home and proudly display them on your fridge for all to see. The caterpillar can even munch on a note to hold it in place for you.

This craft is designed for children ages 3-7, but is open to all ages. For more information, call the library in Donaldsonville at 473-8052, Gonzales at 647-3955, Galvez at 622-3339, or Dutchtown at 673-8699.

TUESDAY, APRIL 29 6:30 PM

DONALDSONVILLE

If you would love to attend Storytime at Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville but can’t because of your busy schedule, then now is your chance. Join us for a storytime designed for the whole family. With stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Family storytime is open to all ages. A parent or caregiver must attend with their child. For more information, call 473-8052.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 22 11 AM GONZALES

Enjoy making a yarn bookmark, bracelet, or headband at Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales. We will learn how to weave on a loom made out of soda straws. This fun and easy craft is a great introduction to weaving. Choose your own design and get creative!

This program is for children in grades 2-5. For more information, please call APL - Gonzales at 647-3955.

TUESDAY, APRIL 15 4:30 PM DONALDSONVILLE

The more we recycle, the less trash we’ll have, and it all begins with you. Earth Day is here, and there’s never been a better time to get on board in helping to conserve energy and making the world a cleaner place to live. Join in the celebration by creating your very own sun catcher at Ascension Parish Library in Donaldsonville. In addition, you’ll learn all the ins-and-outs of recycling and why it’s so important for our planet’s future.

Registration is required to attend this fun and informative event, so call 473-8052 to reserve your spot, today!

SATURDAY, APRIL 19 10 AM DUTCHTOWN Have you ever wondered what life was like during the 1970’s? Julie Albright was a child of this era, who experienced many changes in her life, but also had new possibilities open up for her. Get ready to experience some of Julie’s challenges by spotting facts from fiction, playing a trivia game, making a couple of cool ‘70’s crafts, and discovering more about Julie’s world by going on a scavenger hunt in the library.

This program is designed for children in grades 2-5, but all interested children are welcome to attend. For more information, call 673-8699.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17 6 PM GONZALES

Do you love Mario and Luigi as much as we do? Have you ever wanted to go through the Super Mario game world and fight off the goombas, defeat King Boo, and escape the evil piranha plants? Now is your chance at Ascension Parish Library in

Gonzales. You will make a Mario hat and mustache and complete the fun Mario themed obstacle course while collecting coins. Power up and join us!

This program is designed for children in grades K-3, but all ages are welcome. For more information, call 647-3955.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24 5:30 PM GALVEZ

They say a “red sky at morning, sailors take warning,” but it’ll be nothing but smooth sailing here at the Galvez location of Ascension Parish Library! Join us as we partake in a pair of seaworthy games, send messages in a bottle, and make a terrific craft that any sailor would be proud to call his catch!

This program is designed for children in grades K-5. For more information, call 622-3339.

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Gonzales 708 S. Irma Blvd Gonzales, LA 70737 (225) 647-3955 Galvez 40300 Hwy. 42 Prairieville, LA 70769 (225) 622-3339 Donaldsonville 500 Mississippi St. Donaldsonville, LA 70346 (225) 473-8052 Dutchtown 13278 Hwy 73 Geismar, LA 70734 (225) 673-8699

Online: www.myAPL.org

4/2: Kokusaika 4 PM Gonzales

4/9: Books are for Nerds 5:30 PM Gonzales

4/17: Teen Book Club 5:30 PM Galvez 4/29: Books are for Nerds 5:30 PM Galvez

4/29: Teen Open Mic 6:30 PM Dutchtown

Maybe you love books … Maybe you hate them. Either way, Books Are for Nerds is sure to be a fun time. Put on a pair of nerd glasses and join us for some major book destruction! You would be amazed at what you can create when you rip apart old books. We’ll give step by step instructions for several different craft activities, so the books won’t go to waste. If crafts aren’t your thing, there’s always the bookworm eating contest and book trailers. (They’re like movie trailers, but for novels!) If you don’t have a pair of nerd glasses, one will be provided. In this program, books aren’t just for nerds!

Join us on Wednesday, April 9 in Gonzales, or on Tuesday, April 29 in Galvez. Both programs are scheduled to take place at 5:30 PM. For more information please call the library in Gonzales at 647-3955 or Galvez at 622-3339.

No actual bookworms will be harmed during this program. Some actual books will be, though.

The Ascension Parish Library is proud to present Books Are for Nerds as part of a larger regional program, Turn the Page. Turn the Page is a literacy program which encompasses the greater New Orleans area.

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Calling talented teens - it’s time for another great round of entertainment at the public library. Bring your talent and 10 minutes of material, or two songs, to perform in front of a crowd at Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown on Tuesday, April 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Come listen and play in a supportive setting and have fun all at once.

For more information about this program, call 673-8699.

On Wednesday, April 2 at 4 PM in Gonzales, learn some basic sewing stitches and create a feltie! You can choose between Totoro and Jiji. Not everything in life is easy, but in this program, choosing which character you create will be the hard part!

Kokusaika is Japanese for “internationalization,” and that’s what this club is all about! If you’re interested in learning about the culture and history of Japan … if you like cosplay, playing Gomoku, folding origami, or discussing anime and manga, this club is for you! For more information about this program, call 647-3955.

Did you know …

April Fool’s Day may have begun in France. While some historians disagree, the most popular theory about the origins of this day for pranks and practical jokes is that it began in the 1500s in France, when the start of the New Year was moved from March to January. Word of the move traveled slowly to the rural dwellers, who continued to celebrate

the New Year in April, earning them the title of "April fools.”

Whether you’re a fan of Lauren Oliver, Scott Westerfeld, Suzanne Collins, James Patterson, or one of the other zillion authors in the world … if you like to read, and if you like to talk about the books that you’ve read, then you should check out Ascension Parish Library’s Teen Book Club. You’re not required to read a specific title; just come and discuss the book that’s sitting on the floor by your bed. There’s a good chance that someone else in the club has read it and wants to talk about it too.

Teen Book Club is held on the third Thursday of every month. Our next monthly meeting is on Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 PM in Galvez.

For further information,

call 622-3339.

Online resources are available in the library or from your home computer using your library card to log in. Some online resources may require your full library card number and PIN to access. To access our databases, visit www.myAPL.org, click on the Research Databases button or on the navigation menu, scroll down and click on the desired database. For additional information, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

Introduction to Windows 8 April 16 - 6 PM - Gonzales This workshop is intended for people with little or no computing experience. With hands-on practice, participants will become familiar with how to use the basic components of a computer, as well as how to open files and programs in Windows 8, the world's most popular operating system. Recommended for beginners.

Internet Basics April 8 - 10 AM - Gonzales Internet Basics is intended for people with little or no experience with the Internet or the World Wide Web. Participants will be introduced to the Internet, learn how the World Wide Web works, and learn how to explore the World Wide Web using Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Discovering E-Mail April 7 - 6 PM - Gonzales Write letters and instantly send them anywhere in the world with the touch of a key? It is possible! Welcome to the world of e-mail! The workshop will cover a brief history of e-mail, discuss its uses, cover the various types of e-mail (such as online service, web-based e-mail, pop-mail, etc.), discuss the features found in e-mail, and feature hands-on e-mail practice. Already having some internet and computer experience will be helpful to participants.

Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 April 23 - 6 PM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with and practice using the basic tools of Microsoft Word 2013, such as the basic elements of the Word screen, ruler and toolbar; how to select and modify text; how to cut, copy and paste text selections; how to alter typeface, font size, line spacing, and margins; how to use the spell check and grammar check functions; how to save and print documents; and how to make use of "Help.”

Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 April 16 - 10 AM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with the uses of a spreadsheet and practice using the basic features of Microsoft Excel 2013, including the Menu Bar, Tool Bar and Formula Bar; selecting

single cells and groups of cells; entering text and data; calculating sums; and formatting the spreadsheet.

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013 April 2 - 10 AM - Gonzales Participants will become familiar with and practice using the basic tools of Microsoft Publisher 2013. Learn how to easily create, customize, and publish materials such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, etc.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 April 10 - 6 PM - Gonzales This program is designed for individuals who want to learn how to enhance presentations by using one of the most popular presentation software programs available. Attendees will create a presentation, make formatting changes, insert clip art, and apply designs, transitions and effects to a presentation. Basic computer and word processing skills are needed.

Job Searching on the Internet April 1 - 10 AM - Donaldsonville Learn how to use the Internet as a vital tool in your job search. Post resumes on the Internet, send them in your e-mail, find listings of job openings, research companies and careers, and communicate and network with others in your job field. These are a few of the advantages of using the Internet in your job search. In this workshop, we will show you how to make the Internet one of your most valued tools in searching for a job. We will cover how to send your resume over the Internet via the Web, Usenet, or E-mail, and demonstrate how to find a mailing list or access newsgroups via the Web.

A Guide to Writing Resumés April 30 - 10 AM - Gonzales This workshop is designed for first-timers and for those looking to breathe new life into their current resumés. Resumé writing is an essential skill for job seekers. Learn how to write and format a resume that will stand out and create your own resumé using the library’s Career Cruising Database.

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“You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child. “ ~ Dr. Seuss

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Available everywhere — Watch movies on any Internet-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet with a Web browser! Online resources, including indieflix, are available in the library or from your home computer using your library card to log in. Some online resources may require your full library card number and PIN to access. To access indieflix, visit www.myAPL.org, click on the Digital Media button and click on indieflix. For additional information, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

April 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

* RELIC, I’ll Be Seeing You … America and World War II 6 PM Gonzales Registration required

Job Searching on the Internet 10 AM Donaldsonville

Too Darned Hot - But Not For Tropicals 6:30 PM Dutchtown Registration required

2 Introduction to Microsoft Publisher 2013 10 AM Gonzales

Kokusaika 4 PM Gonzales

3 Library Book Clubs 12 PM Donaldsonville 6:30 PM Dutchtown, Gonzales & Galvez Registration required

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7 Discovering Email 6 PM Gonzales

8 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring - Gonzales Call 381-7130 for appointment

Internet Basics 10 AM Gonzales


Flood Awareness 6:30 PM Galvez Registration required

Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Donaldsonville & Dutchtown

9 LSBDC Free Small Business Consulting—Donaldsonville Call 922-0998 for appointment

Books Are for Nerds 5:30 PM Gonzales

10 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring - Dutchtown Call 381-7130 for appointment

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 6 PM Gonzales

Pajama Storytime 6:30 PM Gonzales & Galvez

Triples & Chains: Advanced Crochet 6:30 PM Donaldsonville Registration required

11 12 Spring Make & Take Craft 9-11:30 AM All locations

13 14 LSBDC Free Small Business Consulting—Galvez Call 922-0998 for appointment

15 Earth Day Sun Catcher 4:30 PM Donaldsonville Registration required


16 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 10 AM Gonzales

Tied Up In Knotts 6 PM Gonzales Registration required

Introduction to Windows 8 6 PM Gonzales

17 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring - Dutchtown Call 381-7130 for appointment

Teen Book Club 5:30 PM Galvez

Super Mario Party 6 PM Gonzales


18 LIBRARY CLOSED for Good Friday

19 Julie, an American Girl 10 AM Dutchtown

20 21 22 SCORE Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring - Gonzales Call 381-7130 for appointment


Starting & Financing a Small Business 6:30 PM Donaldsonville Registration required

Upcycling: Book Photo Frames 6:30 PM Galvez Registration required

23 Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 6 PM Gonzales

24 Fishermen & Mermaids 5:30 PM Galvez

Double Jackpot for Gardeners: Forum and Plant Swap 6 PM Gonzales Registration required


25 LIBRARY CLOSED 8:30AM - 1:30PM for Staff Meeting

Regular evening hours apply

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27 28 29 Books Are for Nerds 5:30 PM Galvez


Teen Open Mic 6:30 PM Dutchtown

Family Storytime 6:30 PM Donaldsonville

30 A Guide to Writing Resumes 10 AM Gonzales Library Board Meeting 6 PM Donaldsonville

Atención patrocinadores de habla Hispana: Si usted tiene preguntas con respecto a los programas o servicios de la biblioteca, por favor llame a la biblioteca al 647-3955. y hable con Lloyd or Maria.

Phone ... Gonzales … 647-3955 Donaldsonville … 473-8052 Galvez … 622-3339 Dutchtown … 673-8699

Programs in BLUE denote a TEEN program for teens in 6th grade and above.

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April 13-19, 2014

~SAVE THE DATE~ May 6, 2014

6 PM Dutchtown

Books & Brushes: Painting at the Library Registration required … Call 673-8699

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Ascension Parish Library 708 S. Irma Boulevard Gonzales, LA 70737

@THELIBRARY

37,572 people

have current library cards

71,691 people

attended a library program

416,341 items

circulated

355,282 items

in the library collection 1,994 meeting / study room use

466,202 people

visited the library 25,753 E-materials

borrowed

199,578

online resource uses

Information taken from the APL Annual Report

52,182 people

used public computers

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