Iberia Parish Library January Newsletter

January 2012 www.iberia.lib.la.us

January 1 New Year’s Day

All Branches Closed

January 9 Adult Tie-Dye Workshop

7:00 p.m. @ Main *Register 364.7024 & bring pre-washed shirt

January 10 Overdrive 101

2:30 & 6:30 p.m. @ Main *Register 364.7024

January 12 PJ Storytime

6:30 p.m. @ Main *Register 364.7024

January 14 American Teacher Movie Screening

1:00 p.m. @ St. Peter *Register 364.7024

January 16 Martin Luther King Day

All Branches Closed

January 17 Main Street Drop-in Craft

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. @ Main *RSVP 364.7134

January 17 L’Acadian Art Guild Art Exhibit

The Real Skinny

6:30 p.m. @ Main

January 18 Life Writing Morning Class Begins

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. @ Main *Registration & Payment Required

Your Iberia Parish Library will be closed on

Sunday, January 1st to observe New Year’s Day.

Monday, January 16 to observe Martin Luther King Day

Remember to utilize the library’s online services at

www.iberia.lib.la.us.

Monday, Jan. 9 7:00 p.m. Main Library

The children are not the only ones

getting creative and having fun this new year! Calling all adults 18 and older

who want to participate in the adult tie-dying workshop at the Main Library

on Monday, January 9 or

Tuesday, January 24 starting at

7:00 p.m. It’s time to let loose and get

colorful! All you need to do is register and bring a washed shirt or other 100%

cotton item (no fabric softener). With two different classes, you have no

reason to miss! Call 364.7024 and

register for a date that is convenient for

you! Remember space is limited. It is

sure to be a creative experience that you won’t want to miss.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 7:00 p.m. Main Library

This event is sponsored by Cox

Communications, Teche Federal Bank, Friends of the Library and your

Iberia Parish Library.

or

January 18 Life Writing Afternoon Class Begins

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ Parkview *Registration & Payment Required

January 19 Main Street Book Club

5:30 p.m. @ Main

January 20 BTOP– Basic Accounting Class

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Main *RSVP Online

www.lajacc.org/training/

January 24 Adult Tie-Dye Workshop

7:00 p.m. @ Main *Register 364.7024 & bring pre-washed shirt

January 24 Watercolor Art Class Begins

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. @ St. Peter *Registration & Payment Required

January 26 Water-based Medium Art Class Begins

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ St. Peter *Registration & Payment Required

January 30 BTOP– Getting Your Job

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Main *RSVP Online

www.lajacc.org/training/

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Thursday, Jan. 12 6:30 p.m. Main Library

What better way to welcome the

new year, than with a winter themed PJ storytime. Make sure

to bring your favorite stuffed animal to snuggle with, while you listen to a heart warming

tale. On Thursday, January 12, make sure to come to the Main

Library at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy this wonderful family event with

your little ones. Recommended

for Pre-K thru 2nd grade. Call

364.7134 to register for this

event.

It is back again! With such an interest in eBooks, it is time

you ask all of those questions that have been puzzling you.

On Tuesday, January 10

starting at 2:30 p.m. and a

second class at 6:30 p.m. at

the Main Library, find out

how to utilize the library’s FREE service using Overdrive

to check out books to your

eReader. For more

information or to register for

this program, please call the

Main Library at 364.7024.

Tuesday, January 10 2:30 p.m. Main Library

Tuesday, January 10 6:30 p.m. Main Library or

Louisiana Jobs and

Career Center Searching for a new job?

Between jobs and not quite sure what to do? Visit this database

that has a wide selection of information on becoming

employed or making yourself better trained for jobs that you

already have.

www.iberia.lib.la.us

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Main Library 445 E. Main Street, New Iberia

Front Desk: 364-7024

Children’s: 364-7134

Fax Number: 364-7042 Email: [email protected]

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fri. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sun 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Coteau Library 6308 Coteau Road, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7430

Email: [email protected]

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Jeanerette Library 411 Kentucky Street, Jeanerette

Phone: 276-4014

Fax: 276-9595

Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Loreauville Library 510 N. Main Street, Loreauville

Phone: 229-6348

Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. &

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lydia Library 4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7808


Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Parkview Library 500 Grand Pré Blvd., New Iberia

Phone: 364-7480

Fax: 364-7714

Email: [email protected] Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

St. Peter Street Library 1111 W. St. Peter Street, New Iberia

Phone: 364-7670

Fax: 364-7261 Email: [email protected]

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Delcambre Library 206 W. Main Street, Delcambre

Phone: 685-2388


Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The new year is here, and the Main Library wants to extend an

invitation to all children 4 and up to its drop-in craft! Stop by between

3-6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17 and make a sock snowman!

Younger children may need more parental assistance. Make sure to

call and RSVP to the Children’s Department at 364.7134.

This event is sponsored by the

Friends of the Library.

Tuesday, January 17 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Main Library

The library will be hosting another

viewing of American Teacher on

Saturday, January 14 at the St. Peter Library. If you were unable to attend

the first screening or wish to watch it

again, here is your chance! American

Teacher tells the collective story by

and about those closest to the issues in our educational system -- the 3.2

million teachers who spend every day in classrooms across our

country. This documentary weaves interviews of policy experts and

startling facts with the lives and careers of four teachers. Make sure

to attend this enlightening event. For more information or to register

please call the Main Library at 364.7024.

Saturday, January 14 1:00 p.m. St. Peter Library

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At the end of December 18, 2011 from The New York Times.

Print & eBook Fiction 1. The Drop by Michael Connelly.

2. 11/22/63 by Stephen King.

3. Explosive Eighteen by

Janet Evanovich. 4. The Litigators by John Grisham.

5. Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson.

Print & eBook Non-Fiction 1. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson.

2. Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly and

Martin Dugard.

3. Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo

with Lynn Vincent. 4. Being George Washington by Glenn

Beck and Kevin Balfe. 5. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.

Hardcover Fiction 1. The Drop by Michael Connelly.

2. 11/22/63 by Stephen King.

3. Explosive Eighteen by

Janet Evanovich.

4. The Litigators by John Grisham.

5. Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson.

Hardcover Non-Fiction 1. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson.

2. Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly and

Martin Dugard.

3. Being George Washington by Glenn

Beck and Kevin Balfe.

4. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. 5. Jack Kennedy by Chris Matthews

Children’s Series 1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

2. The Hunger Games by

Suzanne Collins.

3. Inheritance by Christopher Paolini.

4. The Twilight Saga by

Stephanie Meyer. 5. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling.

The Iberia Parish Library is proud to be hosting the Annual L’Acadian Art

Guild The Real Skinny art exhibit opening. Please join us in celebrating this

wonderful event on Tuesday, January 17 starting at 6:30 p.m. in the large

meeting room of the Main Library. Come and view the works of many local

talented artists and mingle with others that are like minded and enjoy the

beauty of the arts. For more information please call the Main Library at 364.7024.

Art submissions for the exhibit will be on Friday, January 6 and Saturday, January 7.

Tuesday, January 17 6:30 p.m. Main Library

Thursday, January 19

Starting at 5:30 p.m.

at the Main Library

New members are always welcome but you do not

need to be a member to join in the discussion. A

copy can be obtained by visiting any branch of your

Iberia Parish Library.

Silver

Sparrow

Every Thursday 10:00 a.m. Main Library

445 E. Main Street, New Iberia

Call 364.7134 for more information.

Tuesday, January 3 10:00 a.m. at the Parkview Library

500 Grand Pré Boulevard, New Iberia

Call 364-7480 for more information.

Wednesday, January 4 10:00 a.m. at the Jeanerette Library

411 Kentucky Street, Jeanerette


Tuesday, January 10 4:15 p.m. at the Lydia Library

4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia


Wednesday, January 11 10:00 a.m. at the Loreauville Library

510 N. Main, Loreauville


Thursday, January 12

4:30 p.m. at the Coteau Library 6308 Coteau Road, New Iberia


Wednesday, January 18

3:00 p.m. at the St. Peter Library 1111 W. St. Peter Street, New Iberia


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Text: AskIPL

To: 66746

Message and data rates apply.

Try our newest feature, Text a

Librarian. Ask any questions you

may have without emailing or

calling your branch. A librarian with the Iberia Parish Library will

respond with an answer.

Fast/easy/Available at your

library.

Calling all adults over the age of 55 who want to further their

education! The University College of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will be offering 14 week courses in partnership with the

Iberia Parish Library! Registration is open now!

Life Writing-Instructor Kim Graham-Cost for Semester $125

Learn how to capture memories, remember old friends or preserve your unique family history through writing. Iberia Parish Library has

been hosting the Life Writing Classes since 2005 and is excited to continue this wonderful program as well as work with Kim Graham

and UL. Classes will be held Wednesdays and begin on

January 18. Choose the class time that fits your schedule best and

register at the Main Library. Payment is required upon registering.

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Main Library

1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Parkview Library

Add a Splash of Color-Instructor Kate Ferry-Cost for Semester $80

Are you a seasoned artist or someone who is looking into beginning painting? This class will allow participants to explore creating art with

watercolors and different techniques that can be used with this

versatile medium. Artist Kate Ferry will take you on a colorful journey that is recommended for beginning and intermediate artists.

Class begins Tuesday, January 24 and will be held from

10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. at the St. Peter Library. Register at the

Main Library. Payment is required upon registering.

Wonderful Acrylics-Instructor Kate Ferry-Cost for Semester $80

Experienced or intermediate artists looking for new material are invited to participate in an advanced art class with artist Kate Ferry.

In this class you will learn the basics of acrylic paint, see demonstrations on different painting techniques, and work on a variety of projects. This class is not for beginners. Class begins

Thursday, January 26 and will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the

St. Peter Library. Register at the Main Library. Payment is required

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Basic Accounting will be offered on

Friday, January 20 from 9:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m. The world of accounting can

be challenging. This course presents

financial information in a method so simple, you may forget you are learning

key skills that will help you get ahead.

This class will be offered on Monday,

January 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

at the Main Library. Today’s job

market is not the same as it was even

five years ago. Knowing where to go, who to talk to, and the opportunities

that are available will help to shift you from someone who dreams about

having a job, to someone who has the

job they always wanted.

Did you know that your Iberia Parish Library is on Facebook? It’s another

great way for you to stay informed on events and programs that we are hosting. Simply look up Iberia Parish Library on Facebook, and then click

“Like.” You will instantly receive all of our posts on your newsfeed. How

simple! As always you can visit www.iberia.lib.la.us for more

information on the library and its databases.

The library newsletter can now be found another place online

in addition to the library’s website, and in a FULL

COLOR interactive display! If you are thinking of going green,

perhaps forgot your copy at

home or in the car, or just simply want to enjoy the

newsletter in full color, visit

www.issuu.com. Type in

Iberia Parish Library, or visit

our website and click the issuu

link! It’s simple, fast and FREE.

The best part about it is, you always have a copy available to

you with internet access. Make sure to check it out today!

Make sure to take advantage of the

State Library’s classes being offered

here at the Main Library. For either of

these two classes, register online by

going to www.lajacc.org/training/

and selecting Iberia Parish. Classes

are provided for free by the State

Library of Louisiana. For more

information or any questions please

call 364.7024.

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Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance,

Science, Magic and Medicine opened on

November 17. Many people enjoyed the 6

panel display, as they talked with other

fans from the area.

Lots of people came to view the exhibit.

Some of the children even dressed up.

Overall, the night was filled with a hint

of “magic” that everyone enjoyed.

Craft programs for

children.

Drop-In crafts

Storytimes Book Club

Lectures

Writings from the heart Collection of stories from the UL

And much much more!

The Main Library has

relocated its book drop from

Main Street to Civic Circle.

Have you noticed? The new home of the book

drop is located on the left side

of the library, right after the

grotto and before the parking

spaces begin. This new and improved drop has a place for

books AND now offers a slot

for CDs, DVDs, and

audiobooks. Make sure to

check it out next time you are returning your books to the

library!

In the last newsletter, there was

a challenge to see if you could find all of the snow flake clus-

ters. The total amount was 27!

Did you find all of them?

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Iberia Parish Library January Newsletter