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Alex P. Allain-Franklin � Amelia � Bayou Vista � Berwick � Centerville � Patterson � West End-Baldwin St. Mary Parish Library Newsletter stmarylibrary.org December 2016

CHRISTMAS ON THE BAYOU The Franklin Library invites you to a family filled Christmas

evening celebrating the season Cajun style! With storytelling,

sweet treat decorating, and special visitors from the swamp. All

children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. To start

the evening, Cypress Bayou Casino’s pastry chef, Mr. Blake

Payne, will host a Gingerbread Boy decorating program.

Children ages ranging Toddlers-12 are allowed to participate by

registration only. The limit for the event will be 40 children. All supplies will be

included. After the sweet treats, head down the bayou to hear an enchanting

story from the “Swamp Lady,” Taunt Bazalynn. Finally, boys and girls will be

prepared for a sighting of Papa Noel who arrives from the bayou on his pirogue

along with his nine alligators!

WHERE: Franklin Library

WHEN: Thursday, December 15th

Time: 6:00 p.m.

All ages are welcome to attend the event. Ginger-bread decorating class will be limited to 40 children ages Toddler-12. Parents or Guardians must accom-pany children.

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES!!! AMELIA BRANCH

For information please call 985-631-2262

*Bring out the whole family for a very merry game of picture bingo on December 22nd at 3:00 P.M.

*Get your friends together and come out and join us on December 2nd at 4:00 P.M. for Word Bingo!

BAYOU VISTA BRANCH For information please call 985-399-9866

*Children of all ages are welcome to join us on December 8th at 4:00 P.M. for a jolly game of Christmas Word Bingo! *I built a little snowman, I gave him a carrot

nose. He can have and color scarf and hat, what do you suppose? Fourth graders and up are invited to come get creative by making a wood block snowman decoration on December 20th at 3:30 P.M. *Come out and chill December 22nd at 3:30 P.M. and make something parents will be able to treasure for years to come. First

through third graders are invited to come and create a free, festive, snowman ornament.

BERWICK BRANCH For information please call 985-385-2943

*These cute paper wreaths will come in handy for the Christmas Holidays! Come make these handprint Christmas wreaths with us December 8th at 3:30 P.M. Please call and register to attend.

*”For he's a jolly good snowman, For he's a jolly good snowman, For he's a jolly good snowman, That you can come and make.”

Join us here to make a snowman ornament and play a Santa hat cup stacking game December 20th at 3:30 P.M.

CENTERVILLE BRANCH For information please call 337-836-1717

*Join us on December 6th at 3:30 P.M. for a Christmas word Bingo for all ages. *Candy Cane wishes, and sugar

plum dreams Join us for a bedtime story hour, filled with sweet things Serving Christmas stories, milk and cookies! Bring your stuffed animal, friends, and family And come wearing your favorite Christmas jammies All ages are invited to attend December 8th at 6:00 P.M., with a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Registration is preferred due to limited space and supplies . For more information please contact the branch where it is being held.

PATTERSON BRANCH For information please call 985-395-2777

*Children in first grade and up are invited to participate in Christmas snowflake ornament decorating craft on December 6th at 4:00 P.M. These ornaments will adorn Christmas trees and become a special keepsake for years to come. Participation is free but regis-tration is required due to limited space and supplies. For more information or if interested in attending, stop by the library or give us a

call. *Merry Christmas word bingo will be held on December 12th at 3:30 P.M. Any child who can read a bingo card or who has help from a parent is invited to attend. Partici-pation in word Bingo is free and open to the public. All participants will receive a treat and all winners will select a prize. For more infor-mation please contact the Patterson Library.

WEST END BRANCH For information please call 337-923-6205

*Come out and create with us December 19th at 2:00 P.M. and take home a crafty, festive, Christmas ornament!

*Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for a joyful game of Bingo on December 20th at 2:00 P.M.

Registration is preferred due to limited space and supplies . For more information please contact the branch where it is being held.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES!

PUBLIC TODDLER TIMEPUBLIC TODDLER TIMEPUBLIC TODDLER TIME

Bayou Vista Branch at 10:30 a.m. December 1st– Mice December 9th– Bears December16th– If you give a moose a muffin December 23rd– Christmas December 30th– New Years Berwick Branch at 10:30 a.m. December 7th– Bears December 14th– Cookies December 21st– Christmas Franklin Branch at 10:30 a.m. December 2nd– Santa Claus is coming to town December 10th– Run, run, fast as you can, a gingerbread Christmas is near! West End Branch at 10:30 a.m. December 7th– Gingerbread December 14th– Christmas

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“THE BOOK HEADS”

AMELIA YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB The Book Heads will meet on Friday, December 2nd, at 5:30

P.M. to discuss chapters 6-13 of the book “The 5th Wave” by

Rick Yancey. After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive.

After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one. Now, it's the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth's last survivors. To stay alone is to stay

alive, Cassie believes, until she meets Evan Walker. Beguiling and mysterious, Evan Walker may be Cassie's only hope for rescuing her brother--or even saving herself. But Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up or to get

up. Anyone interested in joining this young adult book club or would like more information, please call the library at 985-631-2262.

BOOK CLUBSBOOK CLUBS

BERWICK BRANCH

ADULT BOOK CLUB The Berwick Branch Library Book Club for Adults will meet on Thursday, December 15th, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the book

“Christmas Jars” by Jennifer McMahon.

Rising newspaper reporter Hope Jensen uncovers the secret be-hind the "Christmas Jars" glass jars filled with coins and bills anonymously given to people in need. But Hope discovers much more than she bargained for when some unexpected news sets off a chain reaction of kindness and brings above a Christmas

Eve wish come true. If you are interested in joining or for more information, please call the Berwick Branch Library at 985-385-2943.

CENTERVILLE BRANCH

ADULT BOOK CLUB The Centerville Branch Library Book Club for Adults will meet on Wednesday, December 21st at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the book “The 13th Gift,” by Nora Roberts.

After the unexpected death of her husband, Joanne Huist Smith had no idea how she would keep herself together and be strong for her three children--especially with the holiday season approaching. But 12 days before Christmas, presents begin appearing on her doorstep with notes from their "true friends." As

the Smiths came together to solve the mystery of who the gifts were from, they began to thaw out from their grief and come together again as a family. This true story about the power of random acts of kindness will warm the heart, a beautiful reminder of the miracles of Christmas and the gift of family during the

holiday season.

If you are interested in joining or for more information, please call the Centerville Branch Library at 337-836-1717.


“THE PAGE BENDERS” CENTERVILLE YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB

The Centerville Branch Library Book Club for Young Adults will meet on Tuesday, December 20th, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the book “Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Li-brary,” by Julie T. Lamana.

Kyle Keeley is the class clown and a huge fan

of all games—board games, word games, and particularly video games. His hero, Luigi Lemoncello, the most notorious and creative gamemaker in the world, just so happens to be the genius behind the construction of the new town library. Lucky Kyle wins a coveted spot as one of twelve kids invited for an over-

night sleepover in the library, hosted by Mr. Lemoncello and riddled with lots and lots of games. But when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route! If you are interested in joining or for more information, please call the Centerville Branch Library at 337-836-1717.

FRANKLIN BRANCH

ADULT BOOK CLUB

The Franklin Branch Library Adult Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 8th, at 4:15 p.m. to discuss the book “The Perfect Christmas,” by Debbie Macomber.

For Cassie Beaumont, it's meeting her per-fect match. Cassie, at thirty-three, wants a

husband and kids, and so far nothing's worked. Not blind dates, not the internet and certainly not leaving love to chance.

What other options are there? Well…she could hire a profes-sional matchmaker. Simon Dodson has quite a reputation, but

he's very choosy about the clients he takes on—and very expensive. Cassie considers him a difficult, acerbic know-it-all, and she's astonished when he accepts her as a client. Claiming he has her perfect mate in mind, Simon assigns her three tasks to complete before she meets this paragon. Three tasks that are

all about Christmas: being a charity bell-ringer, dressing up as Santa's elf at a mall and preparing a traditional turkey dinner for her neighbors (most of whom she happens to dislike). Despite a number of comical mishaps, Cassie does it all—and then she's finally ready to meet her match. But just like the

perfect Christmas gift, he turns out to be a wonderful surprise! We are sorry to announce that our club is at full capacity.

PATTERSON BRANCH

ADULT BOOK CLUB The Patterson Branch Book Club does not meet during the month of December. The book club will resume it’s monthly meetings on

Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at 5:30 P.M.

WEST END ADULT

BOOK CLUB The West End Branch Library Book Club for Adults will meet at

the Franklin Branch Library this month on Thursday, December 8th at 4:15 p.m. for a holiday treat. These two branches are combining their book clubs to enjoy and discuss the book “The Perfect Christ-mas,” by Debbie Macomber. Come out and enjoy new scenery,

meet a variety of other book club members, and have some holiday fun. If you are interested in joining or for more

information, please call the West End Branch at 337-923-6205.

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ADULT PROGRAMS BAYOU VISTA BRANCH

ADULT COLORING Grab some friends and come join us as we get some much needed relaxation all while enjoying soft music and light lunch on

December 15th at 10:00 A.M. Coloring

pages from books designed especially for adults as well as colored pencils and crayons will be provided. For more information please call 985-399-9866.

CENTERVILLE BRANCH

ADULT COLORING Coloring is not just for kids! Join us at the

Centerville Branch Library on Wednesday,

December 7 at 10:30 A.M. for a stress-free zone of artistic expression. A selection of coloring sheets, colored pencils and markers will be available, or feel free to bring your own. Relax, have fun and make some friends. For more information please call 337-836– 1717


CENTERVILLE BRANCH Louisiana has expanded its Medicaid program to cover all people with household incomes below a certain

level. Join us here on Saturday, December 10th at

10:00 A.M. As Lashawn Druilhet, certified applica-

tion counselor at Teche Action Clinic, explains more about Medicaid expansion, the health insurance mar-ketplace deadlines, and what it means for you.

BERWICK BRANCH

CHRISTMAS CANDLE HOLDERS Pick a design from the picture, or create your own! They will be a welcome addition to any Christmas décor! Come join us on Saturday,

December 10th at 10 A.M. For more information please call 985-385-2943

FRANKLIN BRANCH

“ZEN DOODLERS”

The Zen Doodlers will not meet for the month of December. We will resume in the month of January.

CENTERVILLE BRANCH

RUSTIC TREASURES Looking for a cute and personal way to spruce up your home this holiday sea-son? Still haven’t found the perfect gift?

Join us Friday, December 16th at 6:00

P.M. for an ADULT ONLY craft. Come create your own personalized rustic treasures. This is a SIGN-UP ONLY program with limited space. Please call 337-836-1717 to register or stop by the library.

WEST END BRANCH

CHRISTMAS BOTTLE PAINTING

Come join us on December 6th at 10:00

A.M. to create one of these beautiful bottles.

Perfect for gifts or to keep! Empty bottles and paints are provided. Please call 337-923-6205 or stop by the library to register.

FRANKLIN BRANCH

Our newly formed “cookbook club,” will not meet in the month of December. We will resume in the month of January.

FAMILY PROGRAMS

Check these books out at your local St. Mary Parish Library.

AMELIA BRANCH Bring a sleeping bag or comfy blanket and join us on Friday, December 9th at 6:00 P.M. for a movie under the stars. We will be showing the movie “Alvin and the Chipmunks: A Chipmunk Christmas”. Rain or Moon. For information please call 985-631-2262

BAYOU VISTA BRANCH

Bedtime Story Hour

Carols being sung in the frosty air,

Holly wreaths are everywhere, Reindeer galloping across the sky,

Santa will be at the Bayou Vista Library, My oh my!

Come join us Thursday, December 1st at 6:30 P.M., for a Christmas bedtime story hour and a visit from Santa Claus. We will be making button wreath ornaments, and will enjoy cookies and milk as our Christmas li-brary elf reads “The Night Before Christmas”. Come get on Santa’s nice list with us at the library. For information please call 985-399-9866.

WEST END BRANCH

Bring the whole family out to join us December 9th at 6:00 P.M. as storyteller, Tony Scelfo performs “The Night Before Christmas,” followed by a puppet show per-formance of “Santa Duck.” A celebration will follow with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Hot choco-late and cookies will be served. For information call 337-923-6205

Berwick Branch

Fiddling Classics

A Christmas Recital Saturday, December 17, 2016

10:00 – 11:00 Berwick Library

3527 Fourth St - Berwick, LA Join us for

Music, Refreshments, Christmas Spirit and Fun!


St. Mary Parish Library 206 Iberia Street Franklin, LA 70538

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LIBRARY CLOSING On Saturday, December 24th through Monday, December 26th all branches of the St. Mary Parish Library will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. We will re-open on Tuesday, December 27th. St. Mary Parish Libraries will also be closed on Saturday, December 31st for the New Year. Have a very Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season!

Memorials & Donations

In Memory Of: Gladys Broussard

Donated by Fillis & Henry Friedman

Visions of Loveliness

Lee Ann Mire Donated by

Jayme K. Petrucelli The one real thing

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