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Gonzales Speaker: Shannon Ha er, East Ascension High Career Coach  

Donaldsonville Speaker: Latonya Calvey, Donaldsonville High Career Coach

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MEET CLIFFORD 

The BIG RED DOG 

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Ascension Parish Library’s Adult Literacy Program offers FREE one‐on‐one tutoring for adults who would like to improve their reading and wri ng skills.

Adults will meet 2‐hours each week with their tutor at a me and library loca on that’s mutually convenient for both. Tutoring is tailored to each adult’s needs and learning materials are provided. Whether you want to improve your reading for work, to read to a child in your life, or to pursue further educa on, we are here to help. There is no cost except your me and dedica on.

What will you learn next? Start your journey today by calling (225) 647‐3955 to set up an appointment!

IMPROVE YOUR READING AND WRITING SKILLS. TODAY!

 

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“There is no end to educa on. It is not that you read a book, pass an examina on, and finish with educa on. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.” ~~ Jiddu Krishnamur

Reading Woman in Garden Elsa Celsing

(1880‐1974 Swedish)

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Donaldsonville / 12 Noon

On Second Thought by Kristan Higgins

Dutchtown / 6:30 PM

A Piece of the World by Chris na Baker Kline

Gonzales / 6:30 PM

Moloka’i by Alan Brennert

Galvez / 6:30 PM

Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz

If you are interested in joining a book club, please call to see if space is

available. Registra on is required.

Tuesday, November 13  10 AM   Dutchtown 

Join Nanne e Crystal, PMA®‐CPT/Fletcher Pilates® Faculty, for an informa ve lecture and movement experience at Ascension Parish Library in Dutchtown on Tuesday, November 13 at 10 AM. She will give a brief history of Joseph Pilates and her teacher and mentor Ron Fletcher followed up with a beginner mat class. Each mat exercise will be broken down with progressions given throughout. There will be a Q & A session at the end of class. Interested persons should be able to safely get up and down off the floor and provide their own mat. Comfortable clothing that one can move in suggested.

For more informa on or to register, please call 673‐8699.

All you need is your library card!!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19

At this month’s session of Kanji Klub on Monday, November 19 at 6 PM in Gonzales, it’s me to get magical. We will be watching a few episodes of the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica while cra ing DIY bowtruckles.

Kanji Klub is Ascension Parish Library’s anime club designed for adults ages 18 and up. It is dedicated to expanding crea vity and cultural apprecia on through anime and pop culture related cra ing. For more informa on about this program, call the library in Gonzales at 647‐3955.

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College Funding Seminars … con nued from page 1

Do you need money for college? A end a College Funding Seminar at Ascension Parish Library to find out more on how to finance your child’s educa on.

Career Coaches, Shannon Ha er and Latonya Calvey, from Ascension Parish Schools will share their exper se about the Free Applica on for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and TOPS. Parent and students are encouraged to a end together and hear how financial aid really works, as well as how to qualify for and keep the TOPS Award.

For more informa on about these programs, call Gonzales at 647‐3955 or Donaldsonville at 473‐8052.

Colorful lights line the streets, the sweet sound of carolers fills the air, and it’s

ge ng chilly outside. The holiday season is finally here, and that means it’s me for one of our

favorite tradi ons: Cookie Swap at APL Donaldsonville. This year, join family and friends as

we come together to create jolly candleholders. Bring your most delicious homemade cookies and recipes to share, and sample treats from others too. Registra on is required to a end, and seats

are sure to go quickly. Call the library at 473‐8052 to reserve your spot today!

Saturday,  December 8 

9 AM   Donaldsonville 

Painting  with  Visiting  Artist Ryan Tramonte    

Ryan Tramonte is a New Orleans based ar st, freelance art writer, and former art teacher. He currently has a regular column in French Quarterly Magazine in which he showcases the talents and galleries of American’s most interes ng neighborhoods. His wri ng has also been featured in NewOrleans.com, New Orleans Art and Culture, and The Houston Chronicle.

Mr. Tramonte will work with par cipants to paint holiday and winter themes on a beau ful wooden birdhouse.

The birdhouses are handcra ed by a local woodworker and can be used indoors to complement your holiday decora ons or outdoors as a func onal birdhouse.

No prior pain ng experience is needed to enjoy this program and create an original work of art. Space is limited. Call 673‐8699 to register.

As a special treat during this holiday season, Mr. Tramonte’s artwork will be on display at the Dutchtown library from

November 19 – January 5.

Wednesday, December 5 10 AM Dutchtown

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WORLD WAR I ENDS

from History.com

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ends. At 5 AM that morning, Germany, bere of manpower and supplies and faced with imminent invasion, signed an armis ce agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside Compiégne, France. The First World War le nine million soldiers dead and 21 million wounded, with Germany, Russia, Austria‐Hungary, France, and Great Britain each losing nearly a million or more lives. In addi on, at least five million civilians died from disease, starva on, or exposure.

On June 28, 1914, in an event that is widely regarded as sparking the outbreak of World War I, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro‐Hungarian empire, was shot to death with his wife by Bosnian Serb Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Ferdinand had been inspec ng his uncle’s imperial armed forces in Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite the threat of Serbian na onalists who wanted these Austro‐Hungarian possessions to join newly independent Serbia. Austria‐Hungary blamed the Serbian government for the a ack and hoped to use the incident as jus fica on for se ling the problem of Slavic na onalism once and for all. However, as Russia supported Serbia, an Austro‐Hungarian declara on of war was delayed un l its leaders received assurances from German leader Kaiser Wilhelm II that Germany would support their cause in the event of a Russian interven on.

On July 28, Austria‐Hungary declared war on Serbia, and the tenuous peace between Europe’s great powers collapsed. On July 29, Austro‐Hungarian forces began to shell the Serbian capital, Belgrade, and Russia, Serbia’s ally, ordered a troop

mobiliza on against Austria‐Hungary. France, allied with Russia, began to mobilize on August 1. France and Germany declared war against each other on August 3. A er crossing through neutral Luxembourg, the German army invaded Belgium on the night of August 3‐4, promp ng Great Britain, Belgium’s ally, to declare war against Germany.

For the most part, the people of Europe greeted the outbreak of war with jubila on. Most patrio cally assumed that their country would be victorious within months. Of the ini al belligerents, Germany was most prepared for the outbreak of hos li es, and its military leaders had forma ed a sophis cated military strategy known as the “Schlieffen Plan,” which envisioned the conquest of France through a great arcing offensive through Belgium and into northern France. Russia, slow to mobilize, was to be kept occupied by Austro‐Hungarian forces while Germany a acked France.

The Schlieffen Plan was nearly successful, but in early September the French rallied and halted the German advance at the bloody Ba le of the Marne near Paris. By the end of 1914, well over a million soldiers of various na onali es had been killed on the ba lefields of Europe, and neither for the Allies nor the Central Powers was a final victory in sight. On the western front—the ba le line that stretched across northern France and Belgium—the combatants se led down in the trenches for a terrible war of a ri on.

In 1915, the Allies a empted to break the stalemate with an amphibious invasion of Turkey, which had joined the Central Powers in October 1914, but a er heavy bloodshed the Allies were forced to retreat in early 1916. The year 1916 saw great offensives by Germany and Britain along the western front, but neither side accomplished a decisive victory. In the east, Germany was more successful, and the disorganized Russian army suffered terrible losses, spurring the outbreak of the Russian Revolu on in 1917. By the end of 1917, the Bolsheviks had seized power in Russia and immediately set about nego a ng peace with Germany. In 1918, the infusion of American troops and resources into the western front finally

pped the scale in the Allies’ favor. Germany signed an armis ce agreement with the Allies on November 11, 1918.

World War I was known as the “war to end all wars” because of the great slaughter and destruc on it caused. Unfortunately, the peace treaty that officially ended the conflict—the Treaty of Versailles of 1919—forced puni ve terms on Germany that destabilized Europe and laid the groundwork for World War II.  

If you would like to learn more about World War I, check out these  tles from the library: America and the Great War: A Library of Congress Illustrated History, Margaret E. Wagner, 940.373 WAG

America and WWI: A Traveler's Guide, Mark D. Van Ells, 940.4 VAN

Best Li le Stories from World War I: Nearly 100 True Stories, C. Brian Kelly, 940.3 KEL

Ring of Steel: Germany and Austria‐Hungary in World War I, Alexander Watson, 940.4147 WAT

World War I: The Defini ve Visual History: From Sarajevo to Versailles, R.G. Grant, 940.3 GRA

The First Eagles: The Fearless American Aces Who Flew with the RAF in World War I, Gavin Mor mer, 940.44 MOR

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Resources include: Free Small Business Counseling & Mentoring | Free Small Business Seminars | Free Small Business Guide to Licenses and Permits | Local and Na onal Website Links | Free APL Databases | Business Forms on the Web | Business Magazines / Newspapers

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The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge offers free small business consul ng by telephone designed to provide professional help in areas of financing, marke ng, and accoun ng to those wan ng to start or improve a small business. For your free confiden al telephone consulta on, call (225) 771‐4510 or (225) 771‐4307.

Ascension Parish Library and SCORE – Baton Rouge offer free counseling for new business start‐ups and mentoring for exis ng businesses. SCORE is a nonprofit associa on and a resource partner of the Small Business Administra on dedicated to entrepreneur educa on and the forma on, growth, and success of small business na onwide.

At this me, SCORE is dealing with a shortage of volunteers. As a result, the counseling and mentoring sessions are being arranged in person, through email, or over the telephone. For more informa on on types of counseling and mentoring sessions available, call (225) 215‐0080. SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs achieve new levels of success. SCORE – Baton Rouge is interested in finding new counselors who have a strong business background and a desire to share their knowledge with others in our community. To learn more, visit the SCORE website at www.scorebr.org.

Small Business Reference Center provides up to date informa on from EBSCO on relevant topics from star ng a company, opera ons management and sales, to growing or rescuing a business. The database contains nearly 400 full‐text periodicals and over 450 full‐text reference books. Features Include:

State‐specific resources

Business basics

Start‐up kit and business plans

Industry informa on by small business type

A unique, user‐friendly interface

Visit www.myAPL.org. On the home page, click on the Research Database bu on, scroll down to Small Business Resource Center, then search or browse by category or popular sources. For more informa on, call the library or ask any staff member.

 

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Advance your small business skills with expert‐led tutorials. Learn any me, anywhere. Try lynda.com today!

Visit www.myAPL.org. On the home page, click on the Online Learning bu on, find lynda.com, create a profile using your library card, then choose your course. Learn it all! For more informa on, call the library or ask any staff member.

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Through our seasonal story me series, Ascension Parish Library introduces young children to le ers, words, and sounds through a variety of fun‐filled programs designed to foster early literacy skills. Four types of story mes are offered based on the needs of developing children:

Baby me ‐ For babies from birth through crawling and their parents. Thursdays 10 AM through November 15 Gonzales & Dutchtown

Toddler Story me ‐ For young children from walking through age 2 and their parents. Wednesdays 10 AM through November 14 All Library Loca ons

Preschool Story me ‐ For children ages 3 through 5. Children must be age 3 by September 26th. Wednesdays 11 AM through November 14 Gonzales, Galvez, & Dutchtown

Bilingual Story me ‐ For children of all ages who speak Spanish, English, or both, and their families. Thursdays 11 AM November 8 Gonzales Registra on is required for all story mes. Parents can register their child by either calling or visi ng their local library loca on.

 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 11 AM   GONZALES 

      

Make connec ons and create machines with easy and swappable circuit boards. Explore circuitry safely with li leBits® and unleash your inner engineer. All li leBits® components must stay at the library for future programs, so feel free to bring a camera if you want to record all of the fun.

Designed for children in grades 2 and up. Younger children may need assistance from a parent or older sibling. Call the library in Gonzales for more informa on.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8    6:30 PM     GONZALES & GALVEZ 

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13    6:30 PM     DONALDSONVILLE & DUTCHTOWN 

If you love hearing stories before bed me, then put on your favorite PJ’s and join us for a Pajama Story me all about fun on the farm. We’ll sing songs and read stories about cows, chickens, horses, and more farm animal friends. Then, have fun pain ng a chicken to take home. We’ll provide washable paint and aprons, and take care of cleaning up the mess, but we s ll recommend that you dress accordingly.

Designed for children ages 7 and younger and their families. Call your local library loca on for more informa on.

GONZALES  (225) 647‐3955  •  GALVEZ  (225) 622‐3339  •  DUTCHTOWN  (225) 673‐8699  •  DONALDSONVILLE (225) 473‐8052 

Whether you’re a first me builder or a master at Lego construc on, you’re sure to have a fun me pu ng the pieces together at APL’s Lego Club. Build whatever you can imagine. We’ll provide the Legos, but the materials and crea ons must stay at the library, so you might want to bring a camera along to capture the moment!

For children of all ages. Duplo Blocks and Mega Bloks will be available for younger children. Please remember to leave your own Legos at home. We don’t want you to lose your favorite pieces! Call the library for more informa on.

 SATURDAY,  NOVEMBER 10 

11 AM      DUTCHTOWN 

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 

11 AM      DONALDSONVILLE 

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Calling all children in 3rd‐8th grade! Voice your opinion on your favorite book by cas ng your vote for the Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice (LYRC) Award. LYRC was established by the State Library of Louisiana to find out which books you like best. Fi een

tles have been nominated at the 3rd‐5th

grade reading level, and twelve tles have been nominated at the 6th‐8th grade reading level. The lists include popular books by award‐winning authors, and we want to know which is your favorite. Anyone who wishes to vote must read at least three of the nominated tles for their grade level before vo ng. All votes must be submi ed no later than January 26, 2019. Vo ng begins on November 1, 2018.

For more informa on, either call or visit your local library loca on.

Ascension Parish Library offers the Sesame Street eBook World for use by our library patrons. Designed to give children exposure to an enhanced learning experience, the Sesame Street eBookstore is your one‐stop des na on that houses a library of Sesame Street eBooks developed to incorporate fun into learning.

Key features include: Over 186 classic and new books; eBooks available in English and Spanish; 24/7 access; regularly added new books; downloadable to iPad for offline access; your own bookshelf for easy access; animated, interac ve, audio, and read along formats.

To access Sesame Street eBooks, visit the library’s website at www.myAPL.org and click on the icon on the main page. You will need your library card number to access this service outside of the library. For addi onal help, contact the library or ask any staff member.

  SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3     10 AM  GONZALES  

  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15   6 PM  GALVEZ  

  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21    10 AM       DUTCHTOWN  

  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29   6 PM  DONALDSONVILLE  Have you seen all of the fun pasta play ideas on Pinterest? Would you love to engage in these motor skill building ac vi es with your toddler, but just don’t have the me or energy to put it together? At Ascension Parish Library, we’ll have six mini‐sta ons set up for toddlers to play with pasta, and all you’ll have to do is sit back and enjoy the fun. All pasta, including dyed pasta, will be dry, so you don’t have to worry about stains from food coloring. Some ac vites will involve play dough, so things may get a li le messy. But don’t worry, we will take care of the clean up.

Designed for children ages 2‐3, but everyone is welcome. For more informa on, call your local library loca on.

  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6            6 PM     GALVEZ  

  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15       4 PM     DONALDSONVILLE 

It’s autumn. And at Ascension Parish Library, we’re making trees out of construc on paper and fall leaves out of book pages. Come and help us rake in the fun with this fall cra .

Designed for children in grades K‐3, but everyone is welcome. Call the library for more informa on.

L E A V E S

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11/1: LTRC vo ng begins!

11/3: ACT Prac ce Test 9 AM Dutchtown & Galvez

11/6: Fall Lanterns 4 PM Dutchtown

11/7: Kokusaika 4 PM Gonzales

11/8: Fall Lanterns 4 PM Donaldsonville

11/13: Fall Lanterns 4 PM Gonzales

11/15: Balloon Powered Race Cars 4:30 PM APSO Hickley M. Waguespack Center— Donaldsonville

11/27: Fall Lanterns 6 PM Galvez

 

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

VOTE BETWEEN NOVEMBER 1, 2018 ‐ JANUARY 26, 2019! 

Calling all teens! Voice your opinion on your favorite book at Ascension Parish Library by cas ng your vote in the Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award (LTRC). LTRC was established by the State Library of Louisiana to find out which books you like best. Ten tles have been nominated at the 9th‐12th grade reading level. The list includes popular books by award‐winning authors, and we want to know which is your favorite! Teens who wish to vote must read at least two of the nominated tles for their grade level before vo ng. Votes must be submi ed no later than January 26, 2019. Call or visit your local library loca on for more informa on.

The nominated  tles for the 2018‐2019 Louisiana Teen Reader’s Choice Award are: 

Don’t miss your opportunity to prepare for the ACT test at Ascension Parish Library! The library will administer a free prac ce ACT test, courtesy of Princeton Review of Baton Rouge, on Saturday, November 3 at our Dutchtown and Galvez loca ons. This wri en prac ce test begins at 9 AM and will last approximately 4 hours. Remember to bring your calculators to the test!

Space is limited, so registra on is required. Interested students should register by calling the library.

Practice Test

NOVEMBER 2018

Japan doesn’t have Thanksgiving the same way we understand it in the U. S., but they s ll have a Thanksgiving holiday right around the same me. It’s called kinrōkanshahi, or Labor Thanksgiving Day, and it’s a na onal holiday. It has the same roots as Thanksgiving here in the U. S.—it was once a fall harvest fes val, but has since changed meaning. Nowadays, Labor Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebra ng workers in Japan. Join us on Wednesday, November 7 at 4 PM in Gonzales, and make your own paper turkey. Don’t like cra ing? Don’t worry. We’ll also have Wii U available if you’d like to just game instead.

Kokusaika is Japanese for “interna onaliza on,” and that’s what this club is all about. If you’re interested in cosplay, anime, manga, gaming, etc., then this Japanese cultural club for teens is for you! Open to all teens ages 12‐18. Cosplay is welcome. Call the library in Gonzales for more informa on.

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for more informa on on

library programs

Balloon Powered

Ascension Parish Library is happy to partner with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office to present Balloon Powered Race Cars at the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Hickley M. Waguespack Center in Donaldsonville, located at 1201 Maginnis Street, on Thursday, November 15 at 4:30 PM.

Explore basic science concepts as you create your own balloon powered race car. Then, race them across the room to determine whose is the fastest! We’ll provide basic supplies, but feel free to bring things from home if you have specific ideas of what you want to build!

If you don’t have your own library card, we’ll be happy to sign you up for one during our visit. Anyone over the age of 14 can register for an adult library card, but you will need to provide a photo ID. (High School IDs are fine.) Children 13 and younger will need a parental signature to receive a card.

This outreach program is designed for teens, but everyone is welcome. Call 473‐8052 for more informa on.

Leaves are falling, an autumn breeze cools the air, and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. The Fall season is in full swing! Create your very own one‐of‐a‐kind lantern using raffia, a colorful variety of silk leaves, and mod podge. Place a tea light candle inside the jar, then light it later to create a glowing autumnal display. This exci ng event takes place at all four loca ons of Ascension Parish Library, so no ma er

where you live, you’ll get a chance to take part in all of the fun! Join us on Tuesday, November 6 at 4 PM in Dutchtown; Thursday, November 8 at 4 PM in Donaldsonville; Tuesday, November 13 at 4 PM in Gonzales; and Tuesday, November 27 at 6 PM in Galvez.

Open to all teens in grades 6‐12. For more informa on, call your local library loca on.

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Introduc on to Windows 10 November 12 – 6 PM ‐ Gonzales This workshop is intended for people with li le or no compu ng experience. With hands‐on prac ce, par cipants will become familiar with how to use the basic components of a computer, as well as how to open files and programs in Windows 10, the world's most popular opera ng system. Recommended for beginners.   

Internet Basics November 13 ‐ 10 AM  ‐ Gonzales Internet Basics is intended for people with li le or no experience with the Internet or the World Wide Web. Par cipants will be introduced to the Internet, learn how the World Wide Web works, and learn how to explore the World Wide Web using Microso Internet Explorer.  

Discovering E‐Mail  November 26 – 6 PM ‐ Gonzales Write le ers 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 prac ce. Already having some internet and computer experience will be helpful to par cipants.  

Introduc on to Microso  Word 2016 November 29 ‐ 10 AM ‐ Donaldsonville Par cipants will become familiar with and prac ce using the basic tools of Microso Word 2016, 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 selec ons; how to alter typeface, font size, line spacing, and margins; how to use the spell check and grammar check func ons; how to save and print documents; and how to make use of "Help.”  

Introduc on to Microso  Excel 2016 November 12 ‐ 10 AM ‐ Gonzales Par cipants will become familiar with the uses of a spreadsheet and prac ce using the basic features of Microso Excel 2016, including the Menu Bar, Tool Bar, and Formula Bar; selec ng single cells and groups

of cells; entering text and data; calcula ng sums; and forma ng the spreadsheet.  

Introduc on to Microso  Publisher 2016  November 21 ‐ 10 AM ‐ Gonzales Par cipants will become familiar with and prac ce using the basic tools of Microso Publisher 2016. Learn how to easily create, customize, and publish materials such as newsle ers, brochures, flyers, etc.  

Introduc on to Microso  PowerPoint 2016 November 13 ‐ 6 PM ‐ Gonzales This program is designed for individuals who want to learn how to enhance presenta ons by using one of the most popular presenta on so ware programs available. A endees will create a presenta on, make forma ng changes, insert clip art, and apply designs, transi ons and effects to a presenta on. Basic computer and word processing skills are needed.  

Job Searching on the Internet November 19 ‐ 6 PM ‐ Gonzales 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 lis ngs 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 Wri ng Resumés November 30 ‐ 10 AM ‐ Gonzales This workshop is designed for first‐ mers and for those looking to breathe new life into their current resumés. Resumé wri ng is an essen al 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.

Computer Training

“Educa on is what remains a er one has forgo en what one has learned in school.” ~~ Albert Einstein

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. For addi onal informa on, please contact the library or ask any staff member.

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AccessScience is the most trustworthy, mul disciplinary, online STEM educa on resource available today. It offers a wealth of informa on on fields from astronomy to zoology, wri en by world‐renowned scien sts and skillfully edited for non‐specialists.

AccessScience provides answers, context, and guidance for further explora on of the scien fic literature. Curriculum maps help faculty develop innova ve, inspira onal lessons, and the dynamic features of AccessScience provide students with an interac ve, engaging experience.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Baby me 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Library Book Clubs 12 Noon Donaldsonville 6:30 PM Gonzales, Galvez, & Dutchtown Registra on required

LYRCA Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award & LTRCA Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice Award vo ng begins today!

2 3 ACT Prac ce Test 9 AM Dutchtown & Gal‐vez Registra on required

Pasta Party 10 AM Gonzales

4 5 6 Fall Lanterns for Teens 4 PM Dutchtown

Fall Leaves 6 PM Galvez

7 Toddler Story me 10 AM All loca ons

Preschool Story me 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez, & Dutchtown

Kokusaika—Japanese Cultural Club for Teens 4 PM Gonzales

8 Baby me 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Bilingual Story me 11 AM Gonzales

Fall Lanterns for Teens 4 PM Donaldsonville

World War I: The Great War 6 PM Gonzales Registra on required

Pajama Story me 6:30 PM Gonzales & Galvez

9 10 The BIG Reveal 10 AM Galvez

College Funding Seminars 10 AM Gonzales & Donaldsonville

LEGO Club 11 AM Dutchtown

11 12 Introduc on to Microso Excel 2016 10 AM Gonzales

Introduc on to Windows 10 6 PM Gonzales

13 Internet Basics 10 AM Gonzales

Pilates 101: Basic Mat Class 10 AM Dutchtown Registra on required

Fall Lanterns for Teens 4 PM Gonzales

Introduc on to Microso PowerPoint 2016 6 PM Gonzales

Pajama Story me 6:30 Donaldsonville & Dutchtown

14 Toddler Story me 10 AM All loca ons

Preschool Story me 11 AM Gonzales, Galvez, & Dutchtown

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Baby me 10 AM Gonzales & Dutchtown

Fall Leaves 4 PM Donaldsonville

Balloon Powered Race Cars @APSO Hickley M. Waguespack Center 4:30 PM Donaldsonville

Pasta Party 6 PM Galvez

World War I: The Great War 6 PM Gonzales Registra on required

16 17 li leBits 11 AM Gonzales

18 19 Job Searching on the Internet 6 PM Gonzales

Kanji Klub 6 PM Gonzales

20 21 Introduc on to Microso Publisher 2016 10 AM Gonzales

Pasta Party 10 AM Dutchtown

22 23 24

25 26 Discovering Email 6 PM Gonzales

27 Fall Lanterns for Teens 6 PM Galvez

28 29 Introduc on to Microso Word 2016 10 AM Donaldsonville

Pasta Party 6 PM Donaldsonville

World War I: The Great War 6 PM Gonzales Registra on required

30 A Guide to Wri ng Resumés 10 AM Gonzales

1 LEGO Club 11 AM Donaldsonville

Programs in GREEN denote YOUTH programs.

Programs in BLUE denote TEEN programs.

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con respecto a los programas o 

servicios de la biblioteca, por favor 

llame a la biblioteca al 647‐3955. 

Phone: 

Gonzales … 647‐3955 

Donaldsonville … 473‐8052 

Galvez … 622‐3339 

Dutchtown … 673‐8699 

 

NON PROFIT

US POSTAGE

P A I D

GONZALES, LA

PERMIT # 32

Ascension Parish Library 

708 South Irma Boulevard 

Gonzales, LA 70737 

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W W I: T G W  “At 11 o’clock in the morning of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, World War I – 

known at the  me as the Great War – comes to an end.”  www.History.com  

As the centennial of World War I ends, Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales hosts a four‐week reading and discussion series on World War I: The Great War and invites par cipants to delve into the history of The Great War. H. G. Wells described The Great War as “the war to end war”, or today more commonly “the war to end all wars.” However, given everything that has occurred between 1918 and today, we know that war did not end. So how do we begin to make sense of The Great War and its a ermath?

Dr. Karl Roider, Alumni Professor Emeritus of Louisiana State University, leads four sessions with open discussions supported by the text, Company K by William March pen name for William Edward Campbell. Company K stems directly from the author’s experiences with the U. S. Marines in France during World War I. This series will offer the reading public an opportunity to examine this conflict and its a ermath, to understand the impact the war had on human lives, and to comprehend why “the war to end all wars” did not ul mately do so.

The series, World War I: The Great War meets Thursdays from 6‐8 PM, star ng on November 8 and concluding on December 6. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no discussion on Thursday, November 22. Par cipa on in the series is limited. Readers who are interested in commi ng to the four‐week program must register in advance either in person or by calling the library at 647‐3955. Every reader receives a copy of Company K by William March to check out, so everyone must have a current library card or apply for one.

Thursdays November 8 ‐ December 6 6 PM Gonzales