Science and Social Studies Fair. Projectpalooza. St. Rose Branch East Regional West Regional November 27 November 29 December 4. For 6th - 12th grade

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1 S. C P L N E N 2018 Science and Social Studies Fair Projectpalooza East Regional West Regional November 27 November 29 December 4 More details inside! See page 3. For 6th - 12th grade Inside: Projectpalooza TrueFlix Teen Room

2 N 2018 Bookpage is published monthly to share information about the events, materials, and services of the St. Charles Parish Library. L B C Celeste N. Uzee, President District VII Tammy M. Windmann, Vice-President District V Charlene Alexander-Armstrong District I Deborah A. Raziano District II Beverly A. DeLaune District III Glenn F. Gros District IV Lori Lyons District VI Terrell Wilson, Ex-officio Member Leann Benedict, Board Secretary Over 400 people trick-or-treated around the library at our 4th Annual Halloween Extravaganza. Thank you to everyone who attended and to the community organizations and businesses who helped make it such a success! I T I Projectpalooza 3 Featured Five 3 Adults 4 Crafts for Adults 5 Friends of the Library 5 P We are helping busy parents and students get ready for the science fair with ScienceFlix, an online science resource, and Projectpalooza, a series of events that will help students prepare their science and social studies projects. ScienceFlix is an online science resource that you and your family can use from home, from the library, from school, on the go...from anywhere you can connect to the internet at any time! All you need is your library card. ScienceFlix provides students with a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on experiments, videos, recommended websites, and more Projectpalooza is a series of events that will help students prepare their science and social studies fair boards. Students will be able to spread out, print, cut, glue, color, and decorate their project boards using the library's craft supplies. Project boards may be brought from home or purchased from the library for $2. Projectpalooza will be held at three locations. Students may come any time during the event and stay until they are finished or the event is over. on Tuesday, November 27 3 pm - 6 pm FEATURED FIVE N L R My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite The Adults by Caroline Hulse H C Monthly Calendar 6-7 Teens 8 on Thursday, November 29 4 pm - 7 pm Veterans Day Nov 12 Thanksgiving Eve Nov 21 (Closing at 5 pm) Thanksgiving Nov Staff Training Dec 7 Technology 9 Planetarium 9 Children 10 on Tuesday, December 4 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Kinship of Secrets by Eugenia Kim Christmas Dec O C Locations and Hours 12 A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne Teens are invited to our Projectpalooza events to get their science and social studies fair project boards ready. Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty 2 3

3 A A C Flying Needles This knitting and crocheting group is open to new and experienced crafters. Come to learn a new craft or share your talents! Tuesdays 5 pm Creative Crafters R Bring your creativity and join us for our monthly craft time for adults only. Thursday, November 8 Noon Paint Mandala Rocks R This month we're going to get Zen by painting our own mandala rocks! All supplies provided. Monday, November 19 6 pm Painting Twists R Painting Twists is for adults who have a crafty side. This month we will create button art. Monday, November 26 5:15 pm Fall Leaves Luminary Join us for a Christmas Stocking earring craft. Monday, November 26 6 pm B A Reading Discussion Group This month's selection is The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce. Wednesday, November am Book Discussion Group This month's selection is The Leavers by Lisa Ko. Wednesday, November 14 6:30 pm F C Cookbook Book Club Enjoy the camaraderie and cuisine. Everyone chooses a different recipe from a selected cookbook and prepares it for the following meeting. This month's theme is Weight Watchers recipes. Friday, November 9 11 am Cookbook Club Everyone chooses a different recipe on the same theme and prepares it for the next month s meeting. Thursday, November 15 6 pm G A Game the Library Looking for some Friday night fun? Come to the library to play board and card games. Friday, November 16 6 pm L All Levels Vinyasa Yoga In this class, you will perform movements with breath, focus, and mindful meditation. You must be able to get up off the floor. Bring a yoga mat. In partnership with Creative Family Solutions. Mondays 6 pm (except November 12) M M Monday Movie: Show Dogs A cop and his police dog go undercover at a dog show that's home to an animal smuggling ring. Rated PG For all ages. Monday, November 5 10 am Some events require registration. If you see a R next to an event, register through our online calendar or by calling any library location. C A We have monthly craft programs for adults at the,, Paradis Branch, and the. Each month features a different craft and all materials are provided. Registration is usually required, so check our online event calendar at to check out what crafts are coming up and to register for them. F L F A The Friends of the St. Charles Library held a successful book sale on Friday, October 5. We also had pop-up book sales at the Back to School Fairs, the STEM Fair, and the Halloween Extravaganza. We enjoyed talking to everyone who stopped by! Right: Two excited patrons stop by the Friends of the Library table at the STEM Fair. 4 5

4 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat LOCATION East West Hahnville Norco St. Rose Paradis Planetarium AGE GROUP C = Children Tw = Tweens T = Teens A = Adults F = Family Aa = All Ages We welcome groups. Please call in advance. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times. Some events require registration. If you see a R next to an event, register through our online calendar or by calling any library location. 1 9:30 am (C) #Thursdays 6 pm (T) Monday Movie: Show Dogs 10 am (A) Monday Night at the Movies: The Incredibles 5 pm (F) All Levels Vinyasa Yoga 6 pm (A) am (C) Teen Time 4 pm (T) 7 10 am (C) Nerd Night 5:30 pm (T) Turkey Rocks 6 pm (Ages 7-11) R 8 9:30 am (C) Creative Crafters noon (A) R Kid Connection: Painted Lanterns 4:30 pm (Ages 8-11) #Thursdays 6 pm (T) 9 Cookbook Book Club 11 am (A) Race Car Ramp Race 2 pm (Ages 8-11) am (C) Library Closed for Veterans Day Teen Time 4 pm (T) am (C) Reading Discussion Group 11 am (A) Nerd Night 5:30 pm (T) Book Discussion Group 6:30 pm (A) 15 9:30 am (C) Cookbook Club 6 pm (A) #Thursdays 6 pm (T) 16 Game the Library 6 pm (A) Construction Time 10:30 am (Ages 0-11) Lego WeDo 11:30 am (Ages 7-12 ) Minute to Win It 2 pm (Ages 6-11) Gaming with a Raspberry Pi 3:30 pm (Ages 12-17) R Paint Mandala Rocks 6 pm (A) R All Levels Vinyasa Yoga 6 pm (A) am (C) Teen Time 4 pm (T) am (C) Nerdy Afternoon 1 pm (T) All Library Locations Closing at 5 pm Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays Painting Twists 5:15 pm (A) R All Levels Vinyasa Yoga 6 pm (A) Christmas Stocking Earrings 6 pm (A) R am (C) Projectpalooza 3 pm (T) am (C) Nerd Night 5:30 pm (T) 29 9:30 am (C) #Projectpalooza 4:30 pm (T) 30 6 All library events are free and open to the public. Check for more information and any schedule changes. 7

5 T T W A Teen Time Join us for a variety of fun activities. Games and art supplies will be provided. For grades 6th through 12th. Tuesdays 4 pm (except November 27) Totally Teens Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a variety of fun activities. Wednesdays 3:30 pm Nerd Night Join us for Nerd Night! Celebrate your fandom, make friends, play games, and have fun! For teens ages 13 and up. Wednesdays 5:30 pm (except November 21) Thursday Thrills Come to Paradis for Thursday Thrills, afternoon activities for teens ranging from arts and crafts to ping pong and fun in between. Thursdays 4 pm (except November 22) #Thursdays Join us for a weekly activity just for teens! Snacks provided. For ages 12+. Thursdays 6 pm (except November 22 and 29) G A Gaming with a Raspberry Pi R Join us for a retro gaming session using the library s mini game consoles. Registration is required. For ages Friday, November 16 6 pm Nerdy Afternoon Join us for a Nerdy Afternoon! Enjoy a longer Nerd Herd gaming session For teens ages 13 and up. Wednesday, November 21 1 pm S C Projectpalooza Decorate your Science or Social Studies Fair project board on us! Spread out and use our craft supplies. Bring your own project board or buy one from us for $2. The room will be open for you to drop in anytime during the program and work as long as you wish until the program ends. For ages 12+ Tuesday, November 27 3 pm Thursday, November 29 4:30 pm Tuesday, December 4 5:30 pm S S P? T T F Trueflix is an online resource that focuses on engaging content in science and social studies for students in grades 3-6. You and your family can use from home, from the library, from school, on the go...from anywhere you can connect to the internet at any time! It looks and works great on a computer, laptop, tablet, and smartphone. All you need is your St. Charles Parish Library card. TrueFlix has a collection of introductory videos and other media, content designed for specific reading levels, and clickable books, which allow students to feed their curiosity by jumping to the part of the book that they are most interested in. There is information in eight subject areas: Disasters, Earth Science, Ecosystems, Experiments, Extreme Nature, The Human Body, Space, American Indians, Ancient Civilizations, the Civil War, Continents, U.S. Government, U.S. Regions, and Westward Expansion. To find TrueFlix, visit click Research, look for the Students K-12 link, and choose K-5. P 105 Lakewood Drive in Luling E S C M S M Tuesdays and Thursdays Saturdays Saturdays 6:30 pm 10 am 2 pm 8 N! T R E R L Teens visit our new teen room at the. Drop in after school and enjoy a space of your own to hang out with friends. During the day, patrons of all ages will be able to visit the room to read, play board games, and make simple guided crafts. Beginning at 3 pm the room will be for teens only. During teens only time, there will be a mix of activities including robotics, 3D printing, video games, crocheting, table top RPGs, washi tape crafts, and DIY accessories. On Monday, November 26, teens will get to design projects using 3D design software and see the 3D printer in action. Autumn Stargazing highlights the stars and constellations of fall. You and your family will learn to find your way around the autumn night sky using the stars as your guide. You will also learn that there are more than just stars to observe in the evening sky. The Little Star That Could will delight you and your children. You will join "Little Star," a young, yellow star, as he travels through space in search of planets to call his own. For All Ages For Children For All Ages ASTRONOMYTHS brings to life the ancient Greek and Roman stories behind the constellations of the autumn night sky. You and your family will learn the names of the autumn constellations and see the wonders of the universe hidden in each. Doors open 15 minutes before the scheduled showtime. Due to the unusual lighting conditions in the planetarium, no one is allowed to enter once the show has started. Please come early. 9

6 C A C Turkey Rocks R Need a turkey to decorate your Thanksgiving table? Come paint a rock and decorate it to look like a unique turkey. Registration required. For ages Wednesday, November 7 6 pm Kid Connection: Painted Lantern Craft Join us to make and paint your own lantern. Supplies are limited, so come early! For ages Thursday, November 8 4:30 pm C T Minecraft R Bring your friends and come play Minecraft. There are 15 registered spots each week, so reserve your spot early. For ages Tuesdays 5:30 pm G A Construction Time Use your imagination to construct anything using LEGOs, blocks, Strawbees, and planks. For ages Monday, November 19 10:30 am Lego WeDo Do you want to know how robots work? Join us in the meeting room to build mini robots using our LEGO WeDo Kits. All materials will be provided. For ages Monday, November 19 11:30 am Minute to Win It Do you love playing games? Come see if you can win it in a minute! For ages Monday, November 19 2 pm 10 M M Monday Movie: Show Dogs A cop and his police dog go undercover at a dog show that's home to an animal smuggling ring. Rated PG. For all ages. Monday, November 5 10 am Monday Night at the Movies: The Incredibles Married superheroes Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl are forced to assume mundane lives as Bob and Helen Parr after all super-powered activities have been banned by the government. While Mr. Incredible loves his wife and kids, he longs to return to a life of adventure, and he gets a chance when summoned to an island to battle an out-of-control robot. Soon, Mr. Incredible is in trouble, and it's up to his family to save him. Popcorn and punch will be served. Rated PG. For all ages. Monday, November 5 5 pm STEM Race Car Ramp Race Got a mind for construction? Build a ramp from paper towel rolls and boxes, and send your car zipping down. How fast do you think it can go? For ages Friday, November 9 2 pm Some events require registration. If you see a R next to an event, register through our online calendar or by calling any library location. S Y T B L Join us on Monday, November 19 for some fun as Thanksgiving break begins! Construction Time Monday, November 19 10:30 am Lego WeDo Monday, November 19 11:30 am Minute to Win It Monday, November 19 2 pm Visit our online event calendar at for the most up-to-date schedule. S, L, W P features stories, activities, games, songs, and crafts. introduces books and reading to children ages birth to 24 months. encourages caregivers to play with their child and use their imaginations while exploring. Check for any schedule changes. Wednesdays, 10 am Thursdays, 9:30 am Thursdays, 10:30 am Tuesdays, 10:30 am Tuesdays, 11 am Wednesdays, 10:30 am Wednesdays, 10 am Thursdays, 10:30 am Fridays, 10:30 am Fridays, 11 am Tuesdays, 10 am First Tuesday, after 11

7 Visit Lakewood Dr. Luling, LA Monday-Thursday: 9 am-8 pm Friday and Saturday: 9 am-5 pm 160 W. Campus Dr. Destrehan, LA Monday-Thursday: 9 am-8 pm Friday and Saturday: 9 am-5 pm River Rd. Hahnville, LA Good Hope St. Norco, LA Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm Audubon St. Paradis, LA East Club Dr. St. Rose, LA Monday: 10 am-8 pm Tuesday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm Friday: 9 am-5 pm Saturday: 10 am-2 pm Monday: 10 am-8 pm Tuesday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm Friday: 9 am-5 pm Saturday: 10 am-2 pm Bookmobile: Call for more information Planetarium: Located at the Showtimes: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 pm Saturdays at 10 am and 2 pm 12